A water softener state management method and device, a storage medium and a water softener

Abstract

This invention discloses a water softener status management method, device, storage medium, and water softener, mainly comprising: using a salt level detection module to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener, and determining the salt quantity status based on the detected salt level value; using a regenerated liquid concentration detection module to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid, and determining the salt quantity status based on the detected concentration value; when the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection module and the salt quantity status detected by the concentration detection module are inconsistent, determining the faulty module from among the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt quantity status of the water softener; and prompting the user to check the faulty module to determine the fault point. This invention can ensure that the water softener will not experience salt shortage due to inaccurate salt quantity status detection, thereby avoiding the use of hard water by the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water softener technology, and in particular to a water softener status management method, device, storage medium, and water softener. Background Technology

[0002] A water softener mainly consists of two parts: a brine tank and a resin filter tank. Tap water flows through the resin via pipes, where sodium ions in the resin exchange with calcium and magnesium ions in the tap water, thus adsorbing these ions and softening the water. Once the resin is saturated with calcium and magnesium ions, the softener can no longer soften the water, requiring backwashing and regeneration. Backwashing and regeneration of the water softener resin involves dissolving salt in the brine tank until it is saturated, then siphoning it into the resin filter tank. The saturated salt solution soaks the resin, causing the numerous sodium ions in the solution to replace the adsorbed calcium and magnesium ions. Once the calcium and magnesium ions are replaced, the resin is regenerated, preparing it for the next water softening cycle. Afterward, the water softener replenishes the brine tank with the same amount of dissolved salt until it is saturated, preparing the resin filter tank for the next backwashing and regeneration.

[0003] Existing technologies for managing the salt level in water softeners include: using mechanical methods to detect salt level, using sensors to detect salt level, and using salinity meters to detect salt concentration. All of these methods are susceptible to inaccurate monitoring of salt level due to malfunctions in the detection module or other equipment, which could result in users using hard water. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a water softener status management method, device, storage medium, and water softener, which can ensure that the water softener will not experience salt deficiency due to inaccurate salt level detection, thereby avoiding the use of hard water by users.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a water softener status management method, comprising: using a salt level detection module to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener, and determining the salt level detection salt quantity status based on the salt level detection value; using a regenerated liquid concentration detection module to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid, and determining the concentration detection salt quantity status based on the concentration detection value; when the salt level detection salt quantity status and the concentration detection salt quantity status are inconsistent, determining a faulty module from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt quantity status of the water softener; and prompting the faulty module to be tested to determine the fault point.

[0006] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a water softener status management device, comprising:

[0007] The system includes a salt level detection module, which uses a laser sensor to detect the current salt level in the brine tank of the water softener and determines the salt quantity status based on the detected value; a regenerated liquid concentration detection module, which uses a salinity meter to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid and determines the salt quantity status based on the detected value; a fault module confirmation module, which, when the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection module and the salt quantity status detected by the concentration detection module are inconsistent, determines the faulty module based on the current actual salt quantity status of the water softener from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component; and a prompting module, which prompts the user to check the faulty module to determine the fault location.

[0008] Thirdly, the present invention also provides a water softener, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the program to implement the water softener status management method as described in any of the present invention.

[0009] Fourthly, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the water softener status management method as described in any of the present invention.

[0010] This invention provides a water softener status management method, device, storage medium, and water softener. It utilizes a salt level detection module and a regenerated liquid concentration detection module to detect the salt level status of the water softener. When the detection results from the salt level detection module and the regenerated liquid concentration detection module are inconsistent, the fault point in the corresponding module and component is identified, and a prompt is issued to the user. This allows the user to troubleshoot the fault in a timely manner, ensuring that the water softener does not experience salt shortages due to inaccurate salt level detection, further preventing the user from using hard water and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a water softener status management method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is another flowchart illustrating the water softener status management method provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0014] Figure 3This is another flowchart illustrating the water softener status management method provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a water softener status management device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water softener provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a water softener status management method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This method can be executed by a water softener status management device provided in this embodiment, which can be implemented using software and / or hardware. In a specific embodiment, the device can be integrated into a water softener client. The following embodiments will illustrate this using the integration of the device into a water softener client as an example. (Reference) Figure 1 The method may specifically include the following steps:

[0019] Step 101: Use the salt level detection module to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener, and determine the salt level detection status based on the salt level detection value. This will help to promptly detect any discrepancies between the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status, and promptly perform fault detection on the relevant modules.

[0020] Specifically, the aforementioned salt level detection module may include sensors for detecting salt level, such as laser sensors, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, etc.

[0021] Specifically, the aforementioned salinity level detection module may include one or more of the aforementioned sensors used for salinity level detection.

[0022] Specifically, the sensor used for salt level detection can be fixedly installed in the water softener or it can be separate from the water softener.

[0023] Specifically, the process of detecting the current salt level in the brine tank of the water softener can be performed in real time.

[0024] Optionally, the process of determining the salt level detection salt quantity status based on the salt level height detection value includes: calculating the current salt quantity of the water softener based on the salt level height detection value; if the current salt quantity is less than a preset first salt quantity threshold, then the salt level detection salt quantity status is determined to be a salt shortage state; otherwise, the salt level detection salt quantity status is determined to be a normal state.

[0025] Specifically, under normal circumstances, the salt level in a salt tank corresponds to the amount of salt in the tank; the higher the salt level, the more salt there is, and vice versa. Therefore, a sensor can be used to detect the salt level, and then the amount of salt in the tank can be calculated based on the salt level.

[0026] Step 102: Use the regenerated liquid concentration detection module to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid, and determine the concentration detection salt quantity status based on the concentration detection value. This will help to promptly detect any discrepancies between the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection and the salt quantity status detected by the concentration detection, and promptly perform fault detection on the relevant modules.

[0027] Specifically, the aforementioned regenerated solution is a brine solution used to regenerate saturated water softener resin filter media during the regeneration stage.

[0028] Specifically, the above-mentioned regenerated liquid concentration detection module includes a salinity meter, which can be one or multiple salinity meters.

[0029] The salinity meter can be fixedly installed in the resin filter tank of the water softener, or it can be installed separately from the water softener.

[0030] Optionally, the process of determining the concentration detection salt level status based on the concentration detection value includes: if the concentration detection value is less than the preset regeneration concentration, the concentration detection salt level status is determined to be a salt deficiency state; otherwise, the concentration detection salt level status is determined to be a normal state.

[0031] Specifically, the above regeneration concentration can be set based on empirical values ​​to achieve high replacement efficiency and good results when regenerating saturated water softener resin filter media by ion exchange.

[0032] Specifically, when the salt content is sufficient, the regenerated solution produced by the water softener should be equal to the regeneration concentration. If the salt content is insufficient, the concentration of the regenerated solution produced by the water softener will inevitably be less than the regeneration concentration.

[0033] Specifically, the process of obtaining regenerated liquid in a water softener may include: transporting saturated brine from the brine tank to a mixing unit via a brine delivery pipeline; transporting soft water to the mixing unit via a soft water delivery pipeline; mixing the saturated brine and soft water in the mixing unit to obtain regenerated liquid; and then transporting the regenerated liquid to a resin filter tank via a regenerated liquid delivery pipeline for regeneration.

[0034] Step 103: When the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, the faulty module is determined from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt status of the water softener. This allows for timely notification to the user based on the identified faulty module, enabling the user to troubleshoot the problem and avoid salt shortage due to inaccurate salt level detection, thereby preventing the user from using hard water and improving the user experience.

[0035] Optionally, when the salinity status detected by the salinity level detection and the salinity status detected by the concentration detection are inconsistent, the process of determining the faulty module from the salinity level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salinity status of the water softener includes:

[0036] When the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, immediately perform the above-mentioned steps to determine the faulty module from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt status of the water softener.

[0037] Alternatively, if the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, step 101 is repeated: the salt level height detection module detects the current salt level in the water softener's salt tank, and the salt level detection status is determined based on the detected value. Then, step 102 is repeated: the regenerated liquid concentration detection module detects the current concentration of the regenerated liquid, and the concentration detection status is determined based on the detected value. If the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent again, the steps described above, which determine the faulty module from the salt level height detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the water softener's current actual salt level, are repeated. This eliminates detection errors caused by accidental factors.

[0038] Specifically, if the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component are all functioning correctly, the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status will necessarily be consistent. Therefore, if the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, it indicates that at least one of the three components is malfunctioning, making it impossible to accurately determine the true salt level in the water softener. This could potentially lead to a salt shortage in the water softener. Therefore, it is necessary to promptly identify the faulty module to further confirm the fault point and remind the user to troubleshoot it.

[0039] Step 104 prompts the user to inspect the faulty module to determine the fault point. This allows for timely notification to the user, enabling them to troubleshoot the problem promptly and preventing salt shortages due to inaccurate salt level detection. This, in turn, avoids the use of hard water and improves the user experience.

[0040] Specifically, prompts can be displayed as text or as voice prompts.

[0041] Specifically, prompts can be given to users through a combination of text display and voice prompts.

[0042] The following section further introduces the methods for managing the status of water softeners, such as... Figure 2 As shown, that is Figure 1 Step 103 may include the following steps:

[0043] Step 1031: Determine whether the salt level detection module has malfunctioned based on whether the current actual salt quantity status is consistent with the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection module.

[0044] Specifically, the current actual salt level can be obtained using detection devices other than the aforementioned salt level detection module and regenerated liquid concentration detection module.

[0045] Specifically, if the current actual salt quantity status is consistent with the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection, it can be determined that the salt level height detection module is not malfunctioning; conversely, if the current actual salt quantity status is inconsistent with the salt quantity status detected by the salt level detection, it can be determined that the salt level height detection module is malfunctioning.

[0046] Step 1032: Determine whether the regenerated liquid concentration detection module and the regenerated liquid supply component have malfunctioned based on whether the current actual salt quantity status is consistent with the concentration detection salt quantity status.

[0047] Specifically, if the current actual salt level is consistent with the concentration detection salt level, it can be determined that the salt level detection module and the regenerated liquid supply component are not malfunctioning. Conversely, if the current actual salt level is inconsistent with the concentration detection salt level, it can be determined that the salt level detection module or the regenerated liquid supply component is malfunctioning.

[0048] Optionally, if the current actual salt concentration is inconsistent with the concentration detection salt concentration, the current concentration of the regenerated liquid can be rechecked using a confirmed fault-free salinity meter to obtain a concentration recheck value. If the concentration recheck value is consistent with the concentration detection value mentioned above, it can be determined that the regenerated liquid concentration detection module is fault-free; otherwise, it can be determined that the regenerated liquid concentration detection module has malfunctioned.

[0049] Optionally, if the salt level detection module and the regenerated liquid concentration detection module are both functioning correctly, then it can be determined that the regenerated liquid supply component is malfunctioning.

[0050] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, if the faulty module is a regenerated liquid supply component, the process of prompting to detect the faulty module to determine the fault point includes: prompting to detect whether a fault has occurred in different parts of the regenerated liquid supply component based on the concentration detection value.

[0051] In an optional specific embodiment of the present invention, the process of detecting whether a fault has occurred in different parts of the regenerated liquid supply component based on the concentration detection value includes: if the concentration detection value is greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration, then prompting to detect whether the salt valve is blocked, whether the salt tank has a salt bridge effect, and / or whether the salt tank salt liquid delivery pipeline is leaking.

[0052] Specifically, the aforementioned salt valve is the valve between the salt tank and the brine delivery pipeline. If the salt valve becomes blocked, the brine in the salt tank cannot be delivered to the resin filter tank, and only soft water enters the resin filter tank. The salt concentration of this soft water is greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration. Salt bridging refers to the phenomenon where a "salt bridge" sometimes forms at the bottom of the salt tank. A salt bridge is a void formed at the bottom of the salt tank. If the brine below the salt bridge is depleted, the salt above cannot dissolve and participate in the water production, preventing resin regeneration. This results in only soft water with a salt concentration greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration in the resin filter tank. The formation of salt bridges is caused by an overly humid working environment and overfilling the salt tank, causing the soft water salt to absorb moisture and clump. Secondly, it is mainly due to the selection of low-purity regeneration salt with high content of impurities such as sediment and organic matter, leading to bridging in the water softener's salt tank. Normally, the brine from the brine tank is transported to the resin filter tank via a brine delivery pipeline using a pressure differential. If there is an air leak in the brine delivery pipeline, the pressure differential will not be sufficient to transport the brine, resulting in the resin filter tank containing only soft water with a salt concentration greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration.

[0053] Therefore, if the concentration detection value is greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration, it prompts the user to check whether the salt valve is blocked, whether the salt tank has a salt bridge effect, and / or whether the salt tank salt solution delivery pipeline is leaking. This helps to quickly and accurately determine the fault point, and thus facilitates timely troubleshooting.

[0054] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the process of detecting whether a fault has occurred in different parts of the regenerated liquid supply component based on the concentration detection value includes: if the concentration detection value is equal to 0, then indicating whether a blockage has occurred in the regenerated liquid delivery pipeline.

[0055] Specifically, if the concentration detection value is 0, it means that there is no salt solution in the regeneration filter tank, which indicates that the regeneration liquid delivery pipeline is blocked. Therefore, it is recommended to check whether the regeneration liquid delivery pipeline is blocked, which will help to quickly and accurately determine the fault point and facilitate timely troubleshooting.

[0056] The following section further introduces the methods for managing the status of water softeners, such as... Figure 3 As shown, it may include the following steps:

[0057] Step 301: Use the salt level detection module to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener, and determine the salt level detection salt quantity status based on the salt level detection value.

[0058] Step 302 uses the regenerated liquid concentration detection module to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid and determines the concentration detection salt quantity status based on the concentration detection value.

[0059] Step 303: When the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, the faulty module is determined from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt level status of the water softener.

[0060] Step 304 prompts for testing the faulty module to determine the fault location. This embodiment has beneficial effects.

[0061] Step 305: If the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent, a fault alarm message is sent to the user terminal.

[0062] Step 306: If the current actual salt level is low, send a low salt alarm message to the user terminal.

[0063] Step 307: If the current salt level is less than the preset second salt level threshold, a salt shortage warning message is sent to the user.

[0064] Optionally, the second salt threshold is greater than the first salt threshold, and the salt shortage warning information includes the remaining salt information and the number of days the remaining salt can be used.

[0065] The embodiments of the present invention enable users to be promptly informed of situations such as impending salt shortage, salt deficiency, or malfunction of the water softener, thereby facilitating timely troubleshooting, ensuring the normal operation of the water softener, and preventing users from drinking hard water.

[0066] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a water softener status management device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This device is suitable for executing the water softener status management method provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the device may specifically include:

[0067] The salt level detection module 401 is used to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener using a laser sensor, and to determine the salt level detection status based on the detected salt level value. This allows for timely detection of discrepancies between the detected salt level and concentration status, and timely fault detection of the relevant modules.

[0068] The regenerated liquid concentration detection module 402 is used to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid using a salinity meter, and determine the concentration detection salt level status based on the concentration detection value. This allows for timely detection of discrepancies between the salt level detection salt level status and the concentration detection salt level status, and timely fault detection of the relevant modules.

[0069] The fault module confirmation module 403 is used to determine the faulty module from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component when the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent. This allows the system to promptly alert the user based on the identified faulty module, enabling the user to troubleshoot the problem and avoid salt shortages due to inaccurate salt level detection, thus preventing the user from using hard water and improving the user experience.

[0070] The prompt module 404 is used to prompt the user to check the faulty module to determine the fault point. It can promptly prompt the user so that the user can perform fault repair in time, avoid salt deficiency due to inaccurate salt status detection, and thus avoid the use of hard water, thereby improving the user experience.

[0071] In one embodiment, the salt level detection module 401 is specifically used to: calculate the current salt level of the water softener based on the detected salt level value; if the current salt level is less than a preset first salt level threshold, then determine the salt level detection status as a salt shortage state; otherwise, determine the salt level detection status as a normal state.

[0072] In one embodiment, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module 402 can be specifically used to determine the concentration detection salt level as a salt deficiency state if the concentration detection value is less than a preset regeneration concentration, and otherwise determine the concentration detection salt level as a normal state.

[0073] In one embodiment, module 403 may be specifically used to: determine whether the salt level height detection module has malfunctioned based on whether the current actual salt level is consistent with the salt level detection salt level; and determine whether the regenerated liquid concentration detection module and the regenerated liquid supply component have malfunctioned based on whether the current actual salt level is consistent with the concentration detection salt level.

[0074] In one embodiment, the determination module 404 may be specifically used to: if the faulty module is a regenerated fluid supply component, then prompting for inspection of the faulty module to determine the fault point includes the following process:

[0075] Based on the concentration detection values, the system checks whether different parts of the regenerated solution supply components are malfunctioning.

[0076] In one embodiment, the determining module 404 may be specifically used to: if the concentration detection value is greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration, prompt to detect whether the salt valve is blocked, whether the salt tank has a salt bridge effect and / or whether the salt tank salt solution delivery pipeline is leaking; if the concentration detection value is equal to 0, prompt to detect whether the regeneration solution delivery pipeline is blocked.

[0077] In an optional embodiment of the present invention, the water softener status management device of the present invention further includes:

[0078] The alarm module can be used to send fault alarm information to the user terminal if the salt level detection status and the concentration detection status are inconsistent.

[0079] Optionally, the alarm module is specifically used to send a salt shortage alarm message to the user terminal if the current actual salt level is in a salt shortage state.

[0080] Optionally, the alarm module is specifically used to send a salt shortage warning to the user if the current salt level is less than a preset second salt level threshold.

[0081] The second salt threshold is greater than the first salt threshold. The salt shortage warning information includes the remaining salt amount and the number of days the remaining salt can be used.

[0082] The water softener status management device provided in this embodiment of the invention can detect the salt level status of the water softener using a salt level detection module and a regenerated liquid concentration detection module. When the detection results of the salt level detection module and the regenerated liquid concentration detection module are inconsistent, the device can identify the fault point in the corresponding module and component and issue a prompt to the user, so that the user can troubleshoot the fault in time. This ensures that the water softener will not lack salt due to inaccurate salt level detection, further avoids the user using hard water, and improves the user experience.

[0083] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional modules is merely an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The specific working process of the functional modules described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0084] This invention also provides a water softener, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the water softener status management method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0085] This invention also provides a computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the water softener status management method provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0086] The following is for reference. Figure 5 It shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a computer system 500 suitable for implementing embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5 The water softener shown is merely an example and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of application of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0087] like Figure 5 As shown, the computer system 500 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 501, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on programs stored in read-only memory (ROM) 502 or programs loaded from storage section 508 into random access memory (RAM) 503. The RAM 503 also stores various programs and data required for the operation of the system 500. The CPU 501, ROM 502, and RAM 503 are interconnected via a bus 504. An input / output (I / O) interface 505 is also connected to the bus 504.

[0088] The following components are connected to I / O interface 505: an input section 506 including a keyboard, mouse, etc.; an output section 507 including a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), etc., and speakers, etc.; a storage section 508 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication section 509 including a network interface card such as a LAN card, modem, etc. The communication section 509 performs communication processing via a network such as the Internet. A drive 510 is also connected to I / O interface 505 as needed. A removable medium 511, such as a disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, semiconductor memory, etc., is installed on drive 510 as needed so that computer programs read from it can be installed into storage section 508 as needed.

[0089] In particular, according to the embodiments disclosed in this invention, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments disclosed in this invention include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via communication section 509, and / or installed from removable medium 511. When the computer program is executed by central processing unit (CPU) 501, it performs the functions defined above in the system of this invention.

[0090] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium shown in this invention can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination thereof. A computer-readable storage medium can be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this invention, a computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In this invention, a computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals can take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. Computer-readable signal media can also be any computer-readable medium other than computer-readable storage media, which can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wireless, wire, optical fiber, RF, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0091] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in a block diagram or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram or flowchart, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0092] The modules and / or units described in the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in software or hardware. The described modules and / or units can also be housed in a processor; for example, a processor may include a salinity level detection module, a regenerated liquid concentration detection module, a fault confirmation module, and a prompting module. The names of these modules do not necessarily limit the functionality of the module itself.

[0093] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a computer-readable medium, which may be included in the device described in the above embodiments; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the device. The computer-readable medium carries one or more programs that, when executed by the device, cause the device to include: detecting the current salt level in the brine tank of the water softener using a salt level height detection module, and determining a salt level detection salt quantity status based on the detected salt level value; detecting the current concentration of the regenerated liquid using a regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and determining a concentration detection salt quantity status based on the detected concentration value; when the salt level detection salt quantity status and the concentration detection salt quantity status are inconsistent, determining a faulty module from the salt level height detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt quantity status of the water softener; and prompting the device to detect the faulty module to determine the fault point.

[0094] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can occur depending on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A method for managing the status of a water softener, characterized in that, include: The salt level detection module is used to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener, and the salt level detection status is determined based on the salt level detection value. The current concentration of the regenerated liquid is detected using a regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the concentration detection salt content status is determined based on the concentration detection value. When the salt level detection state and the concentration detection state are inconsistent, the faulty module is determined from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt level of the water softener. as well as The system prompts that the faulty module be inspected to determine the fault location.

2. The water softener status management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining the salinity status based on the salinity height detection value includes: The current salt level of the water softener is calculated based on the salt level height detection value; if the current salt level is less than a preset first salt level threshold, the salt level detection state is determined to be a salt shortage state; otherwise, the salt level detection state is determined to be a normal state. The process of determining the concentration detection salt level based on the concentration detection value includes: If the concentration detection value is less than the preset regeneration concentration, the concentration detection salt level is determined to be in a salt deficiency state; otherwise, the concentration detection salt level is determined to be in a normal state.

3. The water softener status management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of determining the faulty module from among the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt level of the water softener includes: Based on whether the current actual salt level status is consistent with the salt level detection status, a determination is made as to whether the salt level height detection module has malfunctioned; and Based on whether the current actual salt level is consistent with the salt level detected by concentration, it is determined whether the regenerated liquid concentration detection module and the regenerated liquid supply component have malfunctioned.

4. The water softener status management method according to claim 3, characterized in that, If the faulty module is the regenerated fluid supply component, then the process of prompting the inspection of the faulty module to determine the fault point includes: The concentration detection value indicates whether a malfunction has occurred in different parts of the regenerated liquid supply component.

5. The water softener status management method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The process of detecting whether a fault has occurred in different parts of the regenerated solution supply component based on the concentration detection value includes: If the concentration detection value is greater than 0 and less than the preset regeneration concentration, it prompts to check whether the salt valve is blocked, whether the salt tank has a salt bridge effect, and / or whether the salt tank salt solution delivery pipeline is leaking. If the concentration detection value is equal to 0, it indicates that the regenerated liquid delivery pipeline is blocked.

6. The water softener status management method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: If the salt level detection salt quantity status and the concentration detection salt quantity status are inconsistent, a fault alarm message is sent to the user terminal. If the current actual salt level is low, a low salt alarm message is sent to the user terminal.

7. The water softener status management method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: If the current salt level is less than a preset second salt level threshold, a salt shortage warning message will be sent to the user. The second salt threshold is greater than the first salt threshold, and the salt shortage warning information includes the remaining salt information and the number of days the remaining salt can be used.

8. A water softener status management device, characterized in that, include: The salt level detection module is used to detect the current salt level in the salt tank of the water softener using a laser sensor, and to determine the salt level detection status based on the detected salt level value. The regenerated liquid concentration detection module is used to detect the current concentration of the regenerated liquid using a salinity meter, and determine the concentration detection salinity status based on the concentration detection value. The fault module confirmation module is used to determine the fault module from the salt level detection module, the regenerated liquid concentration detection module, and the regenerated liquid supply component based on the current actual salt level of the water softener when the salt level detection state and the concentration detection state are inconsistent. as well as The prompting module is used to prompt the faulty module to be inspected to determine the fault location.

9. A water softener, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the water softener status management method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the water softener status management method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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