Water purifier control methods, systems, electronic devices, and storage media
By timing the water flow after the faucet stops and activating the sterilization mode, the water from the warm water tank outlet is heated to a high temperature before being discharged. This solves the problem of bacterial growth in water purifiers used in children's areas, achieving intelligent sterilization and improving the sterilization efficiency of the water purifier as well as user health and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Water purifier faucets in children's areas cannot use high-temperature water flow for natural disinfection, leading to excessive bacterial growth and affecting users' health.
After the water purifier stops flowing from the faucet, a timer is set. Once the preset time is reached, the sterilization mode is activated, and the water from the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to a high temperature before being discharged, thus sterilizing the faucet.
Without human intervention, it intelligently reduces health risks, improves the sterilization efficiency of water purifiers, reduces potential health hazards from drinking water, and enhances the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of water purifier technology, and in particular to a water purifier control method, system, electronic device, and storage medium. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, to ensure children's safety and avoid the risk of scalding in children's places, water purifiers generally only provide warm water at temperatures between 30℃ and 50℃, as well as cold water. However, this design also faces significant health risks. Because the faucet cannot utilize high-temperature water flow for natural disinfection, and given the mixing of warm and cold water, the faucet of the water purifier faces the risk of excessive bacterial growth, which seriously affects the drinking water health of users, especially children. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This application provides a water purifier control method, system, electronic device, and storage medium to at least solve the problem of how to sterilize the water faucet in related technologies. The technical solution of this application is as follows:
[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a water purifier control method is provided, comprising:
[0005] When the water faucet of the water purifier stops dispensing water, a timer is run to obtain the duration of the timer.
[0006] When the timer reaches the first preset duration, the water faucet sterilization mode is activated.
[0007] When the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet, the water flowing out of the water tank outlet of the water purifier is heated. When the water flowing out of the water tank outlet is heated to a preset temperature, the water outlet is turned on and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water outlet.
[0008] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a water purifier control system is provided, including a control module, a timing module, a temperature monitoring module, and a rapid heating module;
[0009] The timing module establishes a communication connection with the control module; the timing module is used to perform timing processing when the water purifier's faucet stops dispensing water, obtain the timing duration, and transmit it to the control module; the control module is used to analyze and process the timing duration, and activate the faucet sterilization mode when the timing duration reaches a first preset duration.
[0010] The rapid heating module is used to heat the water flowing from the outlet of the water purifier's warm water tank when the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet; the temperature monitoring module establishes a communication connection with the control module;
[0011] The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor and process the water temperature flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank, and transmit the water temperature flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank to the control module; the control module is also used to turn on the water tap when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to a preset temperature, and control the water heated to the preset temperature to be discharged from the water tap.
[0012] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a processor; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the method as described in any one of the first aspects above.
[0013] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein when the instructions in the computer-readable storage medium are executed by a processor of an electronic device, the electronic device is enabled to perform any of the methods described in the first aspect of the present application.
[0014] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer program product is provided, including computer instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause a computer to perform the method described in any one of the first aspects of the embodiments of this application.
[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application.
[0016] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application bring at least the following beneficial effects:
[0017] By timing the water flow when the faucet of the water purifier stops, and then activating the sterilization mode of the faucet when the timer reaches the first preset time, the water purifier can be made more intelligent without human intervention, thus reducing health risks caused by human negligence.
[0018] The water flowing from the outlet of the water purifier's warm water tank is then heated. Once the water reaches the preset temperature, the water tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the tap. This allows for precise control of the water temperature flowing from the outlet of the water purifier's warm water tank, which sterilizes the water tap, reduces potential health risks to users, and improves the sterilization efficiency of the water purifier and the user experience.
[0019] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments or prior art of this specification, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application environment according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a water purifier control method according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a water purifier head portion according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a button monitoring method according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water purifier control system according to an exemplary embodiment.
[0026] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of an electronic device for controlling a water purifier, according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 .
[0027] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of an electronic device for controlling a water purifier, according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation
[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments in the specification, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.
[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or server that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0030] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.
[0031] The term "exemplary" as used herein means "serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration." Any embodiment illustrated herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments. The term "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B, which can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Furthermore, the term "at least one" in this document means any combination of at least two of any one or more of a plurality, for example, including at least one of A, B, and C, which can represent including any one or more elements selected from the set consisting of A, B, and C.
[0032] Unless otherwise specified, the directions in this article should be understood as follows: the direction closer to the user is forward, and the direction farther from the user is backward.
[0033] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.
[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application environment according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the application environment may include a water purifier. Exemplarily, the water purifier may be an activated carbon filter water purifier, a reverse osmosis water purifier, an ultrafiltration water purifier, a combination water purifier, etc., and this application does not limit the type of water purifier.
[0035] In an optional embodiment, the water purifier can be used to perform high-temperature sterilization on the water outlet of the water purifier. The water purifier includes a water filtration system for removing impurities, contaminants, harmful chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other harmful components from the water using various filtration technologies, thereby providing safer and cleaner drinking water. The water filtration system can be divided into two pipes: a warm water tank inlet pipe and a cold water outlet pipe. The warm water tank inlet pipe can be connected to a warm water tank 1 to heat the filtered water to a temperature of 30℃-50℃.
[0036] A UV (Ultraviolet) sterilization lamp is installed at the top of the warm water tank 1 to sterilize the inside of the tank. A heating element is also installed at the bottom of the warm water tank 1 to heat the filtered water to a temperature of 30℃-50℃. The warm water tank outlet 2 has two outlet pipes: a hot water outlet pipe and a cold water outlet pipe. When the water purifier is in the faucet sterilization mode, both the hot and cold water outlet pipes are closed. The hot water outlet pipe is connected to a rapid heating module and a solenoid valve. The rapid heating module heats the water in the warm water tank to 100℃, and the solenoid valve acts as a switch for the hot water outlet pipe. The rapid heating module in this application can quickly heat the 30℃-50℃ warm water to 100℃, thereby sterilizing the faucet and effectively saving electricity. The warm water outlet pipe is connected to a warm water solenoid valve, which is the outlet switch of the warm water outlet pipe.
[0037] The water purifier is also equipped with a temperature measuring module to measure the water temperature in the warm water tank and the water temperature after being heated by the rapid heating module.
[0038] The water temperature in the cold water outlet pipe is generally 15℃. The cold water outlet pipe is connected to a pipe UV sterilization lamp and a cold water solenoid valve. The pipe UV sterilization lamp is used to sterilize the cold water outlet pipe, and the cold water solenoid valve is the outlet switch of the cold water pipe.
[0039] The hot water outlet pipe, cold water outlet pipe, and warm water outlet pipe are all connected to the water purifier's faucet.
[0040] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a water purifier control method according to an example. For example... Figure 2 As shown, it may include the following steps.
[0041] In step S201, when the water faucet of the water purifier stops dispensing water, timing is performed to obtain the timing duration.
[0042] In the embodiments of this specification, a water purifier can refer to a water purification device that improves the quality of drinking water. For example, the water purifier can be installed in a kindergarten corridor or classroom, connected to a tap water supply. The water purifier can filter and sterilize the tap water, store the sterilized water in a warm water tank, heat it to 30℃-50℃, and then keep it warm. The water purifier can be equipped with one faucet, three water outlet pipes (a hot water outlet pipe, a cold water outlet pipe, and a warm water outlet pipe), and corresponding solenoid valves for the water outlet pipes (a hot water solenoid valve for the hot water outlet pipe, a warm water solenoid valve for the warm water outlet pipe, and a cold water solenoid valve for the cold water outlet pipe). This application does not limit the components of the water purifier.
[0043] A faucet can refer to a device that dispenses water filtered by a water purifier. A timer duration can refer to a period of time during which the faucet stops dispensing water.
[0044] In one possible implementation, the water outlet status of the faucet is monitored, including both a water-flowing state and a stopped-flow state. The moment the water outlet stops flowing from the faucet, the control module in the water purifier's control system instructs the timing module to begin timing processing and obtain the duration.
[0045] In another possible implementation, the timing module enters standby mode when the water purifier's faucet is in operation. After each timing cycle, the timing module sends the duration to the control module. After sending, the duration is reset to zero so that subsequent timing can proceed directly without adjustment.
[0046] In step S203, when the timer reaches the first preset time, the water faucet sterilization mode is activated.
[0047] In the embodiments described in this specification, the first preset duration may refer to the pre-set time period during which the water tap needs to be sterilized. For example, the first preset duration may refer to 8 hours. This application does not limit the first preset duration, and it can be determined according to the actual situation.
[0048] The faucet sterilization mode can refer to a mode that uses boiling water at a preset temperature to sterilize the faucet.
[0049] In one possible implementation, when the time recorded by the water purifier's timing module reaches a first preset time, the control module activates the sterilization mode of the water tap.
[0050] For example, if the first preset duration is 8 hours, and the timing module records the timing duration, that is, the duration when the water tap stops flowing for 8 hours, or if the user does not take water within 8 hours, it indicates that the bacteria at the water tap have exceeded the standard and need to be sterilized. At this time, the control module immediately controls the water purifier to enter the water tap sterilization mode.
[0051] In another possible implementation, if the water purifier's timing duration has not reached the first preset duration, the user fills the water container, the timing module resets to zero, and the timing process restarts after the user finishes filling the water container.
[0052] When the timer reaches the first preset duration, the system enters the faucet sterilization mode and sterilizes the faucet. At this point, the timer module is reset to zero, and the timer continues even after the faucet stops dispensing water.
[0053] In step S205, when the water purifier is in the water faucet sterilization mode, the water flowing out of the water outlet of the water purifier is heated, and when the water flowing out of the water outlet of the water purifier is heated to the preset temperature, the water faucet is turned on and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water faucet.
[0054] In the embodiments of this specification, the preset temperature can refer to a pre-set sterilization temperature, for example, a preset temperature of 100°C. A warm water tank can refer to a container used to store warm water. The outlet of the warm water tank is used to release the water inside the tank.
[0055] In one possible implementation, a rapid heating module and a corresponding solenoid valve for opening the water supply are installed at the outlet of the warm water tank in the water purifier. The rapid heating module heats the water flowing out of the outlet to obtain water at a preset temperature. The rapid heating module is a water heating device, and its working principle can employ heating technology, such as rapid heating module scalding technology, which allows for rapid heating even with low output power, thereby quickly heating the water flow. In the water purifier, the rapid heating module heats the purified water to the preset temperature through its built-in heating element. This application does not limit the type of rapid heating module or the specific heating method.
[0056] Equipping a water purifier with a rapid heating module can effectively sterilize the water from the faucet and allow users to receive water at a preset temperature. This avoids the water purifier directly heating the water in the warm water tank to the preset temperature, which would consume excessive electricity. This saves electricity, reduces the cost of the water purifier, and improves the user experience.
[0057] When the water purifier is in the sterilization mode at the water tap, the control module instructs the rapid heating module to heat the water flowing out of the warm water tank outlet, and the temperature monitoring module monitors the water temperature at the rapid heating module of the water purifier.
[0058] The control module acquires the water temperature at the water purifier's rapid heating module in real time from the temperature monitoring module and analyzes and processes the water temperature at the rapid heating module. When the water flowing out of the warm water tank outlet is heated to the preset temperature, that is, when the water temperature at the rapid heating module is greater than or equal to the preset temperature, the water tap is opened, and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water tap.
[0059] In one possible implementation, when the water purifier is turned on for the first time after being turned off, the warm water tank needs to be sterilized first. During sterilization, the water filtration system does not add water to the warm water tank, leaving it empty. During sterilization, the user is given a verbal reminder, such as, "The water purifier is sterilizing; please do not add water." This application does not limit the specific steps. If the sterilization time exceeds a third preset duration, for example, more than five minutes, the sterilization of the warm water tank is complete. At this point, the water filtration system can add filtered water to the warm water tank and heat it to 30°C to 50°C. Then, the water tap is sterilized, following the same sterilization steps as in S205 above, which will not be elaborated upon here.
[0060] In one possible implementation, when the water purifier is in the sterilization mode at the water tap, the water level in the wastewater box of the water purifier is monitored to obtain the target water level in the wastewater box; when the target water level is less than or equal to the preset water level, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated, and when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the water tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
[0061] In the embodiments described in this specification, the wastewater box can refer to a container for holding the water sterilized by the water purifier, and can be installed below the water faucet. This application does not limit the capacity or shape of the wastewater box. A liquid level monitoring unit can be installed in the wastewater box for detecting and controlling the liquid level.
[0062] The target liquid level can refer to the actual liquid level in the wastewater tank detected by the liquid level monitoring unit. The preset liquid level can refer to a pre-set liquid level that can hold the sterilized water.
[0063] When the water purifier is in sterilization mode at the faucet outlet, the control module controls the level monitoring unit to monitor the level of the wastewater box and obtain the target level, i.e., the actual level of the wastewater box. If the target level is less than or equal to the preset level, the control module controls the rapid heating module to heat the water flowing from the outlet of the warm water tank. Once the water flowing from the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the faucet is opened, and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the faucet into the designated wastewater box.
[0064] For example, the wastewater box has a capacity of 1000 ml. The target liquid level is detected at 700 ml, and the preset liquid level is 800 ml. The volume of water used for sterilization at the water purifier's outlet can be 100 ml. This application does not limit the volume of water used for sterilization. When the control module detects that the target liquid level of 700 ml is less than the preset liquid level of 800 ml, it heats the water flowing from the outlet of the warm water tank to the preset temperature and opens the water faucet, controlling the water heated to the preset temperature to be discharged from the faucet into the wastewater box. At this time, the liquid level in the wastewater box is 800 ml.
[0065] In another possible implementation, if the liquid level monitoring unit detects that the target liquid level is higher than the preset liquid level, a reminder is displayed on the water purifier's visual panel, such as displaying the text "The wastewater box is full, please empty it before taking water." This application does not limit this approach. After the user binds the water purifier's program, the program can also remind the user to empty the water in the wastewater box. This establishes an interactive connection between the water purifier and the user, improving the user's drinking water health and enhancing the user experience.
[0066] After the water in the wastewater box is emptied, the liquid level monitoring unit re-monitors the liquid level in the wastewater box. If the target liquid level is detected to be less than or equal to the preset liquid level, the water faucet is disinfected at high temperature as in step S103.
[0067] In one possible implementation, when the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, a preset object is monitored within a preset distance of the water purifier to obtain a first monitoring result; when the first monitoring result indicates that there is no preset object within the preset distance, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated, and when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to a preset temperature, the water tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
[0068] In the embodiments of this specification, the preset object refers to an object in motion, such as a child or an adult; this application does not limit this. The first monitoring result includes whether the preset object exists within a preset distance and whether the preset object does not exist within a preset distance. The preset distance may refer to a pre-set distance from the water purifier, for example, within 1 meter of the water purifier; this application does not limit the preset distance.
[0069] The water purifier is equipped with a human body sensor, such as a camera or infrared sensor. This application does not limit the specific type of sensor; it can be determined according to the actual situation. When the liquid level monitoring unit detects that the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, the control module instructs the human body sensor to monitor a preset object within a preset distance of the water purifier and obtain a first monitoring result.
[0070] The control module analyzes and processes the first monitoring result. If the first monitoring result indicates that there is no preset object within the preset distance, the water flowing out of the hot water tank outlet is heated. When the water flowing out of the hot water tank outlet is heated to the preset temperature, the initial tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the tap into the wastewater box. This can protect the user from being scalded by boiling water while sterilizing, and also improves the intelligence of the water purifier.
[0071] In another possible implementation, when the human body sensor detects that a preset object is present within a preset distance as indicated by the first monitoring result, a voice reminder mode is immediately activated, such as, "The water purifier is performing sterilization treatment, please do not approach." This application does not limit this.
[0072] In one possible implementation, during the high-temperature sterilization process of the water faucet, a human body sensor monitors a preset object within a preset distance of the water purifier in real time. If the first monitoring result indicates the presence of the preset object, the water flow is immediately stopped to prevent scalding of the user.
[0073] During the high-temperature sterilization process of the water faucet, voice prompts can be continuously provided, such as "The water purifier is undergoing sterilization; please do not approach." Once sterilization is complete, the voice prompts will immediately stop.
[0074] In one possible implementation, after water heated to a preset temperature is discharged from the faucet into the wastewater box, the visual panel of the water purifier is set to standby mode; while the visual panel is in standby mode, object monitoring processing is performed at a preset distance of the water purifier to obtain a second monitoring result; if the second monitoring result indicates that a preset object exists within the preset distance, the visual panel is switched from standby mode to working mode.
[0075] In the embodiments of this specification, standby state can refer to the visualization panel being in black screen mode, i.e., rest mode. The second monitoring result includes whether a preset object exists within a preset distance of the water purifier and whether a preset object does not exist within a preset distance of the water purifier.
[0076] The working status can refer to the various working conditions of the water purifier displayed on the visual panel.
[0077] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the head section of a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, the water purifier head includes a visual panel and water dispensing buttons. The water dispensing buttons include a child lock button, a hot water button, a hot water button, and a cold water button. The visual panel displays the hot water temperature, hot water temperature, cold water temperature, and the current mode. This application does not limit the content displayed on the visual panel; it can be determined according to the actual situation. Figure 4 The visualization panel in the system is active.
[0078] After the control module completes the high-temperature sterilization process on the water faucet, it switches the current mode of the visual panel from faucet sterilization mode to normal water dispensing mode. If no user is filling the water at this time, the visual panel is set to standby mode. While the visual panel is in standby mode, the human body sensor monitors for pre-defined objects within a preset distance of the water purifier, obtaining a second monitoring result. If the second monitoring result indicates the presence of a pre-defined object within the preset distance (i.e., a user's presence), the control module switches the visual panel from standby mode to active mode. Making the visual panel's state adjustable saves power and makes the water purifier more intelligent.
[0079] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a button monitoring method according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 4 As shown, the water purifier's hot water button is monitored and processed to obtain the button monitoring results; if the button monitoring results indicate that the hot water button has been triggered more than a preset number of times within a second preset time period, the emergency water stop mode is activated; based on the emergency water stop mode, the water purifier stops discharging water.
[0080] For example, the second preset duration can be 3 seconds, and the preset number of times can be 2. The button monitoring module in the water purifier monitors the hot water button and obtains the monitoring results. The control module analyzes the monitoring results; for example, the monitoring result may show that the hot water button was pressed 3 times within 3 seconds, which is not limited in this application. If the button monitoring result shows that the button was pressed more than 2 times within the second preset duration of 3 seconds, the control module activates the emergency water stop mode, i.e., stops the water purifier from dispensing water. According to the emergency water stop mode, the water purifier stops dispensing water.
[0081] When the water purifier is in emergency water shut-off mode, it can first provide voice prompts, such as, "The water purifier has entered emergency water shut-off mode. Please unlock the child lock before taking hot water." This application does not limit this. Within the fourth preset time after the emergency water shut-off mode is triggered, the water purifier will be restored to normal water output mode.
[0082] In one possible implementation, if the button monitoring results indicate that the hot water button has been triggered less than a preset number of times within a second preset time period, the water purifier prompt mode is activated.
[0083] In the embodiments described in this specification, the water purifier prompt mode can be used to indicate that the child lock should be turned off before triggering the hot water button.
[0084] For example, if the button monitoring result shows that the hot water button is pressed once within 3 seconds, and the number of triggers does not exceed the second preset time of 3 seconds (2 times), then the water purifier's prompt mode is activated, simultaneously providing voice prompts and a visual panel display, such as "Please unlock the child lock before taking hot water." Users can operate according to the water purifier's prompts. This application places the child lock button at the top of the water purifier head, effectively preventing children from accidentally touching the child lock and causing scalding, thus improving the safety of the water purifier.
[0085] After the user fills the hot water container and turns off the hot water button, the control module immediately activates the child lock to prevent children from being scalded, effectively ensuring the safety of children when using the water.
[0086] The water purifier has a hot water solenoid valve installed in the rapid heating module, which is controlled by the control module. When the user takes hot water or when the water purifier enters the water faucet sterilization mode, the hot water solenoid valve needs to be opened to release the hot water.
[0087] In one possible implementation, during the process of sterilizing the faucet and the user taking hot water, after sterilization is completed or the user takes hot water, the control module will first turn off the rapid heating module, wait for a fifth preset time, and then turn off the hot water solenoid valve and the faucet. This setting can prevent the hot water remaining in the pipe from scalding the user during the next water intake process, and ensure the user's water intake safety.
[0088] For example, the fifth preset time period can be 2 seconds. After the water faucet has finished sterilizing, the control module will immediately shut off the rapid heating module and wait for the fifth preset time period before shutting off the water solenoid valve and the water faucet, ensuring the user's water safety. This application does not limit the fifth preset time period.
[0089] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water purifier control system as illustrated in the example. Figure 5As shown, the water purifier control system includes a control module, a timing module, a temperature monitoring module, and a rapid heating module.
[0090] A communication connection is established between the timing module and the control module. The control module monitors the water faucet and, upon detecting that the water purifier's faucet has stopped dispensing water, immediately instructs the timing module to begin timing. The timing module immediately starts timing upon receiving notification that the water purifier's faucet has stopped dispensing water, obtains the corresponding timing duration, and transmits the timing duration to the control module. The control module analyzes and processes the timing duration, and activates the faucet's sterilization mode when the timing duration reaches a first preset time.
[0091] When the water purifier is in sterilization mode at the faucet outlet, the control module also instructs the rapid heating module to heat the water flowing from the warm water tank outlet. The rapid heating module, upon receiving the heating instruction from the control module, heats the water flowing from the warm water tank outlet. A communication connection is established between the temperature monitoring module and the control module. While the control module instructs the rapid heating module to heat the water, it simultaneously instructs the temperature monitoring module to monitor the water temperature at the rapid heating module. The temperature monitoring module monitors the water temperature flowing from the warm water tank outlet according to the control module's instructions and transmits the monitored temperature to the control module. The control module analyzes the water temperature flowing from the warm water tank outlet, and once the water has been heated to the preset temperature, it opens the faucet and controls the discharge of water heated to the preset temperature from the faucet.
[0092] In one possible implementation, the water purifier control system also includes a wastewater box and a liquid level monitoring unit.
[0093] The liquid level monitoring unit establishes a communication connection with the control module. The liquid level monitoring unit is located on the inner wall of the wastewater box and is used to monitor the liquid level of the wastewater box, obtain the target liquid level of the wastewater box, and transmit the target liquid level to the control module for processing.
[0094] The control module is also used to analyze and process the target liquid level. When the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated. When the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the water tap is opened and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
[0095] In one possible implementation, the water purifier control system also includes a human body sensor. The human body sensor is located on the water faucet's head section. The human body sensor establishes a communication connection with the water purifier's control module.
[0096] The human body sensor is used to monitor and process preset objects within a preset distance of the water purifier, obtain the first monitoring result, and transmit the first monitoring result to the control module.
[0097] The control module is also used to receive the first monitoring result and analyze and process the first monitoring result. When the first monitoring result indicates that there is no preset object within the preset distance, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated. When the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the water tap is turned on and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
[0098] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.
[0099] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device for controlling a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment. The electronic device can be a terminal, and its internal structure diagram can be as follows: Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device includes a processor, memory, network interface, display screen, and input devices connected via a system bus. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The network interface is used to communicate with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a water purifier control method. The display screen can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an e-ink display. The input devices can be a touch layer covering the display screen, buttons, a trackball, or a touchpad mounted on the device's casing, or an external keyboard, touchpad, or mouse.
[0100] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 6 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device to which the present application is applied. The specific electronic device may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.
[0101] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device for controlling a water purifier according to an exemplary embodiment. The electronic device may be a server, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Figure 7As shown, the electronic device includes a processor, memory, and a network interface connected via a system bus. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The network interface is used to communicate with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a water purifier control method.
[0102] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 7 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device to which the present application is applied. The specific electronic device may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.
[0103] In an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device is also provided, including: a processor; and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the water purifier control method as described in the embodiments of this application.
[0104] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, enables the electronic device to perform the water purifier control method of the present application embodiments. The computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, or optical data storage device, etc.
[0105] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program product containing instructions is also provided, which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the water purifier control method in the embodiments of this application.
[0106] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. This computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in various forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and RAMbus dynamic RAM (RDRAM), etc.
[0107] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this application are indicated by the following claims.
[0108] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A water purifier control method, characterized in that, The method includes: When the water faucet of the water purifier stops discharging water, a timer is run to obtain the duration of the timer; the hot water outlet pipe, the cold water outlet pipe, and the warm water outlet pipe are all connected to the water faucet; If the timeout period has not reached the first preset timeout period, and the water tap is detected to be turned on, the timeout module is reset to zero, and the timeout process restarts when the water tap is turned off. When the timeout period reaches the first preset time, the water faucet sterilization mode is activated. When the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet, the water flowing out of the water outlet of the water purifier is heated, and when the water flowing out of the water outlet of the water outlet is heated to a preset temperature, the water outlet is turned on and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the water outlet. When the water purifier is turned on for the first time after it has been turned off, the warm water tank is sterilized; the warm water tank is in a dry state during the sterilization process. If the sterilization time exceeds the third preset time, the sterilization process of the warm water tank is determined to be complete; and the water faucet is sterilized.
2. The water purifier control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet, the water flowing out of the water tank outlet of the water purifier is heated, and when the water flowing out of the water tank outlet is heated to a preset temperature, the water outlet is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the water outlet, including: When the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet, the water level of the wastewater box of the water purifier is monitored to obtain the target water level of the wastewater box; When the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated, and when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the water tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
3. The water purifier control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of heating the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank when the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, and opening the water tap when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, and controlling the water heated to the preset temperature to be discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box, includes: When the target liquid level is less than or equal to the preset liquid level, a preset object is monitored within a preset distance of the water purifier to obtain a first monitoring result; the preset object refers to an object in motion. If the first monitoring result indicates that there is no preset object within the preset distance, the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated, and when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to the preset temperature, the water tap is turned on, and the water heated to the preset temperature is controlled to be discharged from the water tap into the wastewater box.
4. The water purifier control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The water purifier's hot water button is monitored and processed to obtain the button monitoring results; If the button monitoring result indicates that the hot water button has been triggered more than a preset number of times within a second preset time period, the emergency water stop mode will be activated. Based on the emergency water outage mode, the water purifier stops discharging water.
5. The water purifier control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the water heated to the preset temperature is discharged from the water outlet into the wastewater box, the visual panel of the water purifier is set to standby mode; When the visualization panel is in standby mode, the preset object monitoring process is performed on the preset distance of the water purifier to obtain a second monitoring result; If the second monitoring result indicates that the preset object is within the preset distance, the visualization panel is switched from the standby state to the working state.
6. The water purifier control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the button monitoring result indicates that the number of times the hot water button is triggered within the second preset time period is less than the preset number, the water purifier prompt mode is activated; the water purifier prompt mode is used to indicate that the child lock should be turned off before triggering the hot water button.
7. A water purifier control system, characterized in that, The water purifier control system includes a control module, a timing module, a temperature monitoring module, and a rapid heating module; The timing module establishes a communication connection with the control module; the timing module is used to perform timing processing when the water faucet of the water purifier stops dispensing water, obtain the timing duration, and transmit it to the control module; the hot water outlet pipe, cold water outlet pipe, and warm water outlet pipe are all connected to the water faucet; The control module is used to analyze and process the timing duration. When the timing duration reaches the first preset duration, the water faucet sterilization mode is activated. When the timing duration does not reach the first preset duration, the water faucet is detected to be turned on, the timing module is reset to zero, and the timing process restarts when the water faucet is turned off. The rapid heating module is used to heat the water flowing from the outlet of the water purifier's warm water tank when the water purifier is in the sterilization mode of the water outlet; the temperature monitoring module establishes a communication connection with the control module; The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor and process the water temperature flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank, and transmit the water temperature flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank to the control module; the control module is also used to turn on the water faucet when the water flowing out of the outlet of the warm water tank is heated to a preset temperature, and control the water heated to the preset temperature to be discharged from the water faucet; when the water purifier is turned on for the first time after it is turned off, the warm water tank is sterilized; the warm water tank is in a waterless state during the sterilization process; when the sterilization time exceeds a third preset time, the sterilization process of the warm water tank is determined to be completed; and the water faucet is sterilized.
8. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the instructions to implement the water purifier control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.
9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, When the instructions in the computer-readable storage medium are executed by the processor of the electronic device, the electronic device is able to perform the water purifier control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.
10. A computer program product comprising computer instructions, characterized in that, When the computer instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the water purifier control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.