An air conditioner control method and air conditioner system based on a touch screen

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner control method based on a touch screen and an air conditioner system. The air conditioner control method comprises the following steps: displaying a preset fixed figure by the touch screen, the preset fixed figure having a plurality of vertices, each vertex representing a control parameter of the air conditioner; displaying a to-be-adjusted figure having the same number of vertices as the preset fixed figure in the preset fixed figure, the vertices of the to-be-adjusted figure corresponding to the vertices of the preset fixed figure one by one, and each vertex of the to-be-adjusted figure being located between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed figure and the center of the preset fixed figure; acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted figure to determine the adjustment position of the vertices of the to-be-adjusted figure, the movable range of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted figure being on the line between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed figure and the center of the preset fixed figure; and setting the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment position. The convenience of touch adjustment is improved, and the experience is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the air conditioning technical field, in particular to an air conditioner control method and air conditioner system based on a touch screen. BACKGROUND

[0002] An air conditioner is a kind of household electrical appliance capable of adjusting indoor ambient temperature. With the continuous development of technology, the functions of air conditioners are becoming more and more rich, and are no longer limited to single temperature adjustment. For example, some air conditioners can adjust the indoor ambient humidity, or some air conditioners have fresh air functions. In addition, more and more air conditioners also begin to use touch screen technology to adjust air conditioner parameters.

[0003] Because there are many parameters to be adjusted by the air conditioner, in the prior art, when adjusting the parameters by using the touch screen, each time one parameter is adjusted, the corresponding parameter adjustment interface needs to be called out, and the adjustment process is relatively cumbersome, and the user experience is poor. SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present application is to provide an air conditioner control method and air conditioner system based on a touch screen capable of solving any of the above problems.

[0005] A further object of the present application is to improve the flexibility of adjusting control parameters.

[0006] Another further object of the present application is to make the adjustment of control parameters more convenient and accurate.

[0007] In particular, the present application provides an air conditioner control method based on a touch screen, comprising:

[0008] displaying a preset fixed figure by the touch screen, the preset fixed figure having a plurality of vertices, each vertex representing one control parameter of the air conditioner;

[0009] displaying a to-be-adjusted figure having the same number of vertices as the preset fixed figure within the preset fixed figure, the vertices of the to-be-adjusted figure corresponding one-to-one to the vertices of the preset fixed figure, and each vertex of the to-be-adjusted figure being located between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed figure and the center of the preset fixed figure;

[0010] acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted figure to determine an adjustment position of the vertex of the to-be-adjusted figure, the movable range of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted figure being on a line between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed figure and the center of the preset fixed figure;

[0011] setting a parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment position.

[0012] Optionally, the step of displaying the preset fixed figure by the touch screen comprises, before the step of displaying the preset fixed figure by the touch screen:

[0013] acquiring a plurality of control parameters required for displaying the preset fixed pattern;

[0014] determining the number of vertices of the preset fixed pattern to be displayed according to the number of acquired control parameters.

[0015] Optionally, the step of acquiring a plurality of control parameters required for displaying the preset fixed pattern comprises:

[0016] displaying a plurality of function modes to be selected by the touch screen, each of the function modes containing a plurality of control parameters preset in advance;

[0017] acquiring a clicking action on the function modes;

[0018] determining the selected function mode according to the clicking action, thereby acquiring the corresponding plurality of control parameters.

[0019] Optionally, the step of acquiring a plurality of control parameters required for displaying the preset fixed pattern comprises:

[0020] displaying a plurality of control parameters to be selected by the touch screen;

[0021] detecting a starting selection information;

[0022] acquiring a clicking action on the control parameters until a ending selection information is detected;

[0023] acquiring all the control parameters selected by the clicking action.

[0024] Optionally, the step of acquiring the contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises:

[0025] detecting a preset touch screen action;

[0026] scaling the part of vertices of the preset fixed pattern and the vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the touch screen action.

[0027] Optionally, the step of acquiring the contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises:

[0028] detecting a preset touch action;

[0029] rotating the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the touch action.

[0030] Optionally, the step of acquiring the contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises:

[0031] receiving a preset adjustment instruction;

[0032] adjusting the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the adjustment instruction, including adding or deleting the vertices of the preset fixed pattern and the vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern, or changing the control parameters represented by the vertices of the preset fixed pattern.

[0033] Optionally, each preset fixed pattern has a first position and a second position on a line between a vertex of the preset fixed pattern and a center of the preset fixed pattern, the first position is between the second position and the vertex of the preset fixed pattern, the adjusting position is at the first position for setting the corresponding control parameter to a maximum value, and the adjusting position is at the second position for setting the corresponding control parameter to a minimum value.

[0034] The step of setting the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjusting position comprises:

[0035] Determining an interval distance between the adjusting position and the corresponding first position or the second position;

[0036] Determining a proportional relationship between the interval distance and a total distance between the first position and the second position;

[0037] Setting the parameter value of the control parameter according to the proportional relationship.

[0038] Optionally, the step of displaying the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen comprises:

[0039] Simultaneously displaying at least one fixed pattern which is proportionally scaled with the preset fixed pattern in the preset fixed pattern, for identifying the corresponding adjusting position when the corresponding control parameter is set to a preset value.

[0040] Another aspect of the present application also provides an air conditioner system, comprising:

[0041] A control device, the control device comprising a touch screen, a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a machine executable program, and the machine executable program is executed by the processor to implement the air conditioner control method of any one of the above.

[0042] The air conditioner control method based on the touch screen of the present application displays preset fixed patterns by the touch screen, the vertex of each preset fixed pattern represents a control parameter of the air conditioner, and a to-be-adjusted pattern with the same number of vertices is displayed in the preset fixed pattern, and the movable range of the vertex of each to-be-adjusted pattern is on the line between the vertex of the corresponding preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern. Then, by acquiring the contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern, the adjustment position of the vertex of each to-be-adjusted pattern can be determined, so as to adjust the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter. That is, the present scheme can display multiple control parameters of the air conditioner in a preset fixed pattern, and then adjust the corresponding control parameters by adjusting the to-be-adjusted pattern in the preset fixed pattern. Therefore, the user can adjust multiple control parameters under one interface, without the need to switch interfaces, thereby improving the convenience of touch adjustment and improving the experience. Moreover, the set values of multiple control parameters are displayed in one pattern, so that the set values of all control parameters in the pattern can be displayed as a whole to the user, facilitating the user to control all control parameters as a whole, so as to better determine the combination of the most comfortable control parameter values.

[0043] Further, the air conditioner control method based on the touch screen of the present application acquires multiple control parameters that need to be displayed in the preset fixed pattern, determines the number of vertices of the preset fixed pattern to be displayed according to the number of acquired control parameters, and then displays the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen, so that the user can select the displayed preset fixed pattern and the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment needs, improving the flexibility of adjusting the control parameters.

[0044] Still further, the air conditioner control method based on the touch screen of the present application detects a preset touch screen action, and magnifies the vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the vertex of the corresponding to-be-adjusted pattern according to the touch screen action. In the case that the control parameters displayed in the preset fixed pattern are more, the user can magnify the vertex corresponding to part of the control parameters for adjustment, so as to avoid the misadjustment of another control parameter in the case that two control parameters are close, making the adjustment of the control parameters more convenient and accurate.

[0045] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0046] Some specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers in the drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0047] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of a control device of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 2 is a schematic flow chart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a touch screen display of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a touch screen display of an air conditioner system according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a touch screen display of an air conditioner system according to yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 6 is a schematic flow chart of an air conditioner control method according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 7 is a schematic flow chart of a step of obtaining control parameters in an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 8 is a schematic flow chart of a step of obtaining control parameters in an air conditioner control method according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Figure 9 is a schematic flow chart of an air conditioner control method according to yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a touch screen display of an air conditioner system according to yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Figure 11 is a schematic flow chart of an air conditioner control method according to yet another embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Figure 12 is a schematic flow chart of an air conditioner control method according to yet another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described below are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Based on the embodiments provided by the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0060] It is noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowcharts or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a list of executable instructions for implementing logic functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer-based system, processor- based system, or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device and execute the instructions, or in conjunction with which the instructions can be executed.

[0061] As shown in Figure 1 In one embodiment, the air conditioner system comprises a control device 10, which comprises a touch screen 110, a memory 120 and a processor 130. The memory 120 stores a machine executable program 121, which, when executed by the processor 130, implements the air conditioner control method of any of the embodiments described below.

[0062] It is noted that the touch screen 110 can be provided on an indoor unit of the air conditioner system, or on a mobile remote control device.

[0063] As shown in Figure 2 In one embodiment, the air conditioner control method comprises:

[0064] In step S101, a preset fixed figure is displayed by the touch screen. The preset fixed figure has a plurality of vertices, each of which represents a control parameter of the air conditioner. Specifically, a preset fixed figure with a plurality of vertices is displayed by the touch screen, and each vertex of the preset fixed figure is displayed near the control parameter represented by the vertex.

[0065] Referring to Figure 3 In one example of a touch screen, the preset fixed figure displayed by the touch screen is a triangle, and near each vertex of the triangle, temperature, wind speed and humidity are displayed, respectively. That is, one vertex of the triangle represents the control parameter-temperature of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-wind speed of the air conditioner, and one vertex represents the control parameter-humidity of the air conditioner.

[0066] Referring to Figure 4 In another example of a touch screen, the preset fixed figure displayed by the touch screen is a hexagon, and near each vertex of the hexagon, temperature, self-cleaning, light, auxiliary heating, wind speed and humidity are displayed, respectively. That is, one vertex of the hexagon represents the control parameter-temperature of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-self-cleaning of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-light of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-auxiliary heating of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-wind speed of the air conditioner, and one vertex represents the control parameter-humidity of the air conditioner.

[0067] Referring to Figure 5 As shown in yet another example of the touch screen, the preset fixed pattern displayed by the touch screen is a heptagon, and the temperature, self-cleaning, light, auxiliary heating, wind speed, fresh air, and humidity are displayed near each vertex of the heptagon, respectively. That is, one vertex of the heptagon represents the control parameter-temperature of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-self-cleaning of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-light of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-auxiliary heating of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-wind speed of the air conditioner, one vertex represents the control parameter-fresh air of the air conditioner, and one vertex represents the control parameter-humidity of the air conditioner.

[0068] It should be noted that the control parameters in the touch screen can be displayed in the form of words, letters, symbols, or graphics.

[0069] It should be noted that the preset fixed pattern can be a regular polygon or other shape as long as it has vertices.

[0070] It should be noted that the preset fixed pattern can be a pattern formed by connecting a plurality of vertices in sequence, or a pattern represented by a color coverage range.

[0071] In addition, it should be noted that the preset fixed pattern displayed by the touch screen can be a default preset fixed pattern, a preset fixed pattern displayed when the last shutdown, or a preset fixed pattern formed by user-defined control parameters.

[0072] In step S102, a to-be-adjusted pattern having the same number of vertices as the preset fixed pattern is displayed within the preset fixed pattern. The vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern correspond one-to-one to the vertices of the preset fixed pattern, and each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern is located between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern. Specifically, within the coverage range of the preset fixed pattern, a to-be-adjusted pattern having the same number of vertices is displayed. The position of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern can be moved, thereby adjusting the corresponding control parameter.

[0073] Referring to Figure 3 As shown in an example, the large triangle is the preset fixed pattern, and the small triangles in the large triangle are to-be-adjusted patterns. The vertices of the to-be-adjusted patterns can move between the corresponding vertices of the preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern, thereby adjusting the corresponding control parameters. For example, taking the uppermost vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern as an example, the vertex corresponds to the uppermost vertex of the preset fixed pattern, that is, the humidity control parameter. By moving the uppermost vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern between the uppermost vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern, the humidity parameter can be adjusted.

[0074] It should be noted that the default graphic to be adjusted can be displayed directly, for example, the graphic to be adjusted under the working state with the optimal control parameter values ​​in different seasons; or the graphic to be adjusted can be displayed when the power was last turned off.

[0075] It should be noted that the shape to be adjusted can be a shape formed by connecting multiple vertices sequentially, or a shape represented by a color-coded area. If the shape to be adjusted is represented by a color-coded area, and the preset fixed shape is also represented by a color-coded area, then the two shapes will use different colors.

[0076] It should also be noted that the graphic to be adjusted and the preset fixed graphic can be displayed simultaneously, or the graphic to be adjusted can be displayed with a delay.

[0077] Step S103: Acquire the contact action of the graphic to be adjusted to determine the adjustment position of the vertices of the graphic to be adjusted. The movable range of each vertex of the graphic to be adjusted lies on the line connecting the vertex of the corresponding preset fixed graphic and the center of the preset fixed graphic. Specifically, the user can adjust the vertex position of the graphic to be adjusted through touch screen operation. Therefore, the control device can acquire the user's contact action of the graphic to be adjusted and determine the adjustment position of the vertices of the graphic to be adjusted after being moved based on the user's contact action.

[0078] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one example, the contact action can be a continuous pressing and dragging action of the vertex of the graphic to be adjusted. Specifically, it means pressing a vertex of the graphic to be adjusted, and while maintaining contact with the touch screen, dragging the vertex of the graphic to be adjusted between the vertex of the corresponding preset fixed graphic and the center of the preset fixed graphic, thereby changing the position of the vertex of the graphic to be adjusted. When no contact is detected, the adjustment ends, and the position of the vertex of the graphic to be adjusted at this time is the adjusted position.

[0079] It should be noted that, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The hand-shaped pattern in the image is only meant to indicate that the vertices of the graphic to be adjusted can be touched and dragged, and does not represent the actual proportional relationship between the touchscreen and the human hand.

[0080] In another example, the contact action can be a click action on any position on the line connecting a vertex of a preset fixed shape and the center of the preset fixed shape. After the click action is obtained, the vertex of the corresponding shape to be adjusted is moved to the click position, that is, the position is adjusted.

[0081] At step S104, the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter is set according to the adjustment position. Specifically, the first position is between the second position and the vertex of the preset fixed pattern, the adjustment position is at the first position to set the corresponding control parameter to the maximum value, and the adjustment position is at the second position to set the corresponding control parameter to the minimum value.

[0082] Specifically, the first position can be the vertex position of the preset fixed pattern, or a position having a certain distance from the vertex of the preset fixed pattern and close to the center of the preset fixed pattern; and the second position can be the center position of the preset fixed pattern, or a position having a certain distance from the center of the preset fixed pattern and close to the vertex of the preset fixed pattern.

[0083] The step of setting the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment position comprises: determining the interval distance between the adjustment position and the corresponding first position; determining the proportional relationship between the interval distance and the total distance between the first position and the second position; and setting the parameter value of the control parameter according to the proportional relationship.

[0084] Referring to Figure 3 For the temperature control parameter, for example, the first position is the vertex position of the preset fixed pattern, the second position can be the center position of the preset fixed pattern, the adjustment position is at the first position to set the temperature control parameter to the maximum value, for example, 30 degrees Celsius, and the adjustment position is at the second position to set the temperature control parameter to the minimum value, for example, 16 degrees Celsius.

[0085] Then, when the adjustment position of the vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern for adjusting the temperature control parameter is obtained, the interval distance between the adjustment position and the first position is determined, and then the proportional relationship between the interval distance and the total distance between the first position and the second position is obtained, so that the gap between the adjustment position and the maximum set temperature can be determined, and the parameter value of the control parameter corresponding to the adjustment position can be determined.

[0086] For example, the proportional relationship between the interval distance of the adjustment position and the first position and the total distance is 0, that is, the temperature is set to the maximum value; the proportional relationship between the interval distance of the adjustment position and the first position and the total distance is 1, that is, the temperature is set to the minimum value; the proportional relationship between the interval distance of the adjustment position and the first position and the total distance is 5:7, that is, the temperature is set to 20 degrees Celsius; and the proportional relationship between the interval distance of the adjustment position and the first position and the total distance is 2:7, that is, the temperature is set to 26 degrees Celsius.

[0087] It should be noted that the interval distance between the adjustment position and the corresponding second position can also be determined, and the principle is the same as that of determining the interval distance between the adjustment position and the corresponding first position.

[0088] In the scheme of the embodiment, preset fixed patterns are displayed by the touch screen, and each vertex of each preset fixed pattern represents a control parameter of the air conditioner. A to-be-adjusted pattern with the same number of vertices as the preset fixed pattern is displayed in the preset fixed pattern, and the movable range of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern is on a line between the vertex of the corresponding preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern. Then, by obtaining the contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern, the adjustment position of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern can be determined, so as to adjust the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter.

[0089] That is, the scheme can display multiple control parameters of the air conditioner in one preset fixed pattern, and then the corresponding control parameters can be adjusted by adjusting the to-be-adjusted pattern in the preset fixed pattern. Therefore, the user can adjust multiple control parameters under one interface, without switching interfaces, thereby improving the convenience of touch adjustment and improving the experience. Moreover, the set values of multiple control parameters are displayed in one pattern, so that the set values of all control parameters in the pattern can be displayed as a whole to the user, facilitating the user to control all control parameters as a whole, so as to better determine the combination of the most comfortable control parameter values.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 6 The air conditioner control method generally includes the following steps in one embodiment:

[0091] In step S201, multiple control parameters that need to be displayed in a preset fixed pattern are obtained. Specifically, because each vertex of the preset fixed pattern is used to represent one control parameter, the control parameters that need to be displayed in the preset fixed pattern are obtained first, so as to determine which preset fixed pattern is displayed.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 2, Figure 7 In one embodiment, the step includes the following steps:

[0093] In step S301, multiple to-be-selected function modes are displayed by the touch screen, and each function mode contains multiple control parameters that are set in advance. Specifically, multiple function modes are stored in the control device of the air conditioner in advance, and each function mode contains multiple control parameters that are set in advance. Then, the icon of each function mode is displayed on the touch screen for user selection.

[0094] Exemplarily, the touch screen can display first mode, second mode and third mode icons, the first mode including three control parameters of temperature, wind speed and humidity. The second mode including six control parameters of temperature, self-cleaning, light, auxiliary heating, wind speed and humidity. The third mode including seven control parameters of temperature, self-cleaning, light, auxiliary heating, wind speed, fresh air and humidity.

[0095] In step S302, a click action on the function mode is acquired. Specifically, a click action of a user on a mode icon displayed on the touch screen is acquired.

[0096] In step S303, the selected function mode is determined according to the click action, so as to acquire corresponding control parameters. When the click action of the user on a certain function mode is acquired, it can be determined that the user selects which function mode according to the click action, and which control parameters need to be displayed on the touch screen can be acquired.

[0097] Referring to Figure 8 In one embodiment, the present step includes:

[0098] In step S401, a plurality of control parameters to be selected are displayed by the touch screen. Specifically, all adjustable control parameters of the air conditioner are displayed on the touch screen for the user to freely select.

[0099] In step S402, start selection information is detected. That is, information that the user starts to select control parameters is received. Specifically, the information can be a first click action on any one control parameter, or a start icon can be displayed on the touch screen, and the information is a click action on the start icon.

[0100] It should be noted that the touch screen can also display preset function mode icons and custom mode icons, and the start selection information is a click action on the custom mode icon.

[0101] In step S403, a click action on the control parameter is acquired until end selection information is detected. Specifically, after the start selection information is detected, the click action of the user on the control parameter is continuously acquired until the end selection information is detected. Exemplarily, an end icon can be displayed on the touch screen, and the end selection information is a click action on the end icon.

[0102] In step S404, all control parameters selected by the click action are acquired. All control parameters selected by the click action of the user are acquired, that is, control parameters that need to be displayed on the touch screen are acquired.

[0103] It should be noted that, in the process of obtaining the click action on the control parameter, an odd number of clicks on a control parameter can indicate that the control parameter is selected, and an even number of clicks on a control parameter can indicate that the control parameter is deselected.

[0104] Step S202: Determine the number of vertices of the preset fixed graphic to be displayed based on the number of control parameters obtained. Specifically, after obtaining multiple control parameters that need to be displayed in the preset fixed graphic, the number of vertices of the preset fixed graphic can be determined based on the number of control parameters obtained. The number of vertices of the preset fixed graphic is the same as the number of control parameters obtained.

[0105] Step S203: Display a preset fixed graphic on the touchscreen. After determining the number of vertices and the control parameters to be displayed for the preset fixed graphic, it can be displayed.

[0106] Step S204: Display the graphic to be adjusted with the same number of vertices within the preset fixed graphic.

[0107] Step S205: Obtain the contact action of the graphic to be adjusted in order to determine the adjustment position of the vertices of the graphic to be adjusted.

[0108] Step S206: Set the parameter values ​​of the corresponding control parameters according to the adjustment position.

[0109] In this embodiment, by acquiring multiple control parameters that need to be displayed in a preset fixed graphic, the number of vertices of the preset fixed graphic to be displayed is determined based on the number of acquired control parameters. Then, the preset fixed graphic is displayed by the touch screen, allowing the user to select the preset fixed graphic to be displayed and the corresponding control parameters according to adjustment needs, thereby improving the flexibility of adjusting control parameters.

[0110] Furthermore, by displaying multiple selectable control parameters on the touchscreen, users can flexibly choose the combination of control parameters they need to adjust, meeting the diverse adjustment needs of different users and helping to improve the user experience.

[0111] like Figure 9 As shown, in one embodiment, the air conditioner control method generally includes:

[0112] Step S501: A preset fixed graphic is displayed on the touch screen.

[0113] Step S502: Display the graphic to be adjusted with the same number of vertices within the preset fixed graphic.

[0114] Step S503: A preset touch screen action is detected.

[0115] Step S504, according to the touch screen action, proportionally enlarges the part of the vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the vertex of the corresponding to-be-adjusted pattern.

[0116] Specifically, after the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern are displayed on the touch screen, if there are many control parameters, the user can feel inconvenient to operate, and can enlarge the vertex of the preset fixed pattern corresponding to the control parameter to be adjusted and the vertex of the corresponding to-be-adjusted pattern by applying a preset touch screen action to the touch screen.

[0117] Exemplarily, the preset touch screen action can be a double-click action on the preset region, for example, a double-click on the vicinity of one vertex of the preset fixed pattern to enlarge the vertex, or a double-click on the position between two vertices of the preset fixed pattern to enlarge the two vertices.

[0118] The preset touch screen action can also be a double-finger zoom-in action on the preset region, that is, by simultaneously contacting two points of the touch screen and sliding in opposite directions. Meanwhile, the vertex of the preset fixed pattern between the two starting contact points is enlarged.

[0119] Referring to Figure 10 , an example of the touch screen after the two vertices of the preset fixed pattern are enlarged is shown.

[0120] It should be noted that after the enlargement, the complete preset fixed pattern can be scaled and moved to the corner of the touch screen, or can not be directly displayed, and is displayed after the enlarged part is adjusted.

[0121] Step S505, a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern is obtained to determine the adjustment position of the vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern. The adjustment mode of the enlarged to-be-adjusted pattern is consistent with the adjustment mode before the enlargement, which is not described herein.

[0122] Step S506, the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter is set according to the adjustment position.

[0123] In the scheme of the embodiment, the vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the vertex of the corresponding to-be-adjusted pattern are enlarged according to the detected preset touch screen action. In the case where the preset fixed pattern displays many control parameters, the user can individually enlarge the vertex corresponding to part of the control parameters for adjustment, thereby avoiding the misadjustment of another control parameter in the case where two control parameters are close to each other, and making the adjustment of the control parameter more convenient and accurate.

[0124] As shown in Figure 11 , in one embodiment, the air conditioner control method generally includes:

[0125] Step S601, a preset fixed pattern is displayed by a touch screen.

[0126] Step S602, displaying the to-be-adjusted graph with the same number of vertices as the preset fixed graph within the preset fixed graph.

[0127] Step S603, detecting the preset touch action.

[0128] Step S604, rotating the preset fixed graph and the to-be-adjusted graph according to the touch action.

[0129] Specifically, after the preset fixed graph and the to-be-adjusted graph are displayed on the touch screen, if the user feels that it is most convenient to adjust the control parameter at a certain position, the preset fixed graph and the to-be-adjusted graph can be rotated by exerting the preset touch action on the touch screen, so as to rotate the control parameter to be adjusted to the required position.

[0130] Exemplarily, the preset touch action can be a sliding action in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, by sliding counterclockwise on the touch screen, the vertex corresponding to the temperature can be rotated upward. Figure 3

[0131] Step S605, obtaining a contact action on the to-be-adjusted graph to determine an adjustment position of a vertex of the to-be-adjusted graph.

[0132] Step S606, setting a parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment position.

[0133] In the scheme of the embodiment, the preset fixed graph and the to-be-adjusted graph are rotated by detecting the preset touch action, so that the user can rotate the control parameter to be adjusted to a suitable position according to the use habit, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0134] As shown in FIG. 6A, in one embodiment, the air conditioner control method generally includes: Figure 12 Step S701, displaying a preset fixed graph by a touch screen.

[0135] Step S702, displaying a to-be-adjusted graph with the same number of vertices as the preset fixed graph within the preset fixed graph.

[0136] Step S703, detecting a preset adjustment instruction.

[0137] Step S704, adjusting the preset fixed graph and the to-be-adjusted graph according to the adjustment instruction, including adding or deleting a vertex of the preset fixed graph and a corresponding vertex of the to-be-adjusted graph, or changing a control parameter represented by the vertex of the preset fixed graph.

[0138]

[0139] ​​Specifically, after the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern are displayed on the touch screen, if the user wants to add a control parameter to the existing preset fixed pattern, the preset adjustment instruction can be used to add the control parameter to the preset fixed pattern, so as to form a new preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern. For example, the adjustment instruction can be to display the control parameter that is not displayed in the preset fixed pattern, and then to obtain a selection action on the control parameter that is not displayed.

[0140] If the user wants to delete a control parameter from the existing preset fixed pattern, the preset adjustment instruction can be used to delete the control parameter from the preset fixed pattern, so as to form a new preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern. For example, the adjustment instruction can be a sliding action through a vertex of a preset fixed pattern.

[0141] If the user wants to replace a control parameter in the existing preset fixed pattern, the preset adjustment instruction can be used to replace the control parameter in the preset fixed pattern, so that the shape of the existing preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern is not changed, and only the control parameter represented by a vertex is changed. For example, the adjustment instruction can first determine the control parameter to be replaced, then display the control parameter that is not displayed in the preset fixed pattern, and then obtain a selection action on the control parameter that is not displayed, to replace the selected control parameter with the original control parameter to be replaced.

[0142] In step S705, a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern is obtained to determine an adjustment position of a vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern.

[0143] In step S706, a parameter value of a corresponding control parameter is set according to the adjustment position.

[0144] In the scheme of the embodiment, by receiving the preset adjustment instruction, the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern are adjusted according to the adjustment instruction, so that the user can add, delete or replace the control parameter in the preset fixed pattern as needed, thereby making the adjustment of the control parameter more flexible.

[0145] In addition, in an embodiment, the step of displaying the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen comprises: simultaneously displaying at least one fixed pattern that scales the preset fixed pattern by a preset ratio in the preset fixed pattern, for identifying a corresponding adjustment position when a corresponding control parameter is set to a preset value. Specifically, the preset fixed pattern and one or more fixed patterns concentric with the preset fixed pattern and smaller than the preset fixed pattern are displayed, for determining the corresponding adjustment position when the corresponding control parameter is set to the preset value, that is, when the vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern moves to the vertex of the small fixed pattern, the corresponding control parameter is set to the preset value. Thus, reference information can be provided to the user when the control parameter is set to the preset value, so as to facilitate the user to determine the required adjustment position.

[0146] In addition, in one embodiment, the step of displaying the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen comprises: displaying the control parameters at each vertex of the preset fixed pattern according to a preset rule. Specifically, that is, for all the control parameters displayed on the preset fixed pattern, the display position of each control parameter is set according to the preset rule. Exemplarily, the preset rule can be to display clockwise starting from the vertex of the preset fixed pattern in a preset order. Specifically, a preset order of all the control parameters is stored in the control device, and when the control parameters are displayed on the preset fixed pattern, the display is performed clockwise starting from the vertex of the preset fixed pattern in the preset order. By displaying the control parameters at each vertex of the preset fixed pattern according to the preset rule, it is helpful to display the frequently adjusted control parameters at the most conspicuous and easily adjusted positions, so as to facilitate adjustment.

[0147] At this point, those skilled in the art will recognize that, although the present application has been shown and described herein in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, nevertheless, numerous modifications or alterations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Accordingly, it is intended that all such alterations and modifications be considered as falling within the true spirit and scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner based on a touch screen, comprising: displaying a preset fixed pattern by the touch screen, the preset fixed pattern having a plurality of vertices, each vertex representing a control parameter of the air conditioner; displaying a to-be-adjusted pattern having the same number of vertices as the preset fixed pattern within the preset fixed pattern, the vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern corresponding to the vertices of the preset fixed pattern one by one, and each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern being located between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern; acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern to determine an adjusted position of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern, the movable range of each vertex of the to-be-adjusted pattern being on a line between the corresponding vertex of the preset fixed pattern and the center of the preset fixed pattern; setting a parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjusted position.

2. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, The step of displaying the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen comprises: acquiring a plurality of control parameters needed to be displayed on the preset fixed pattern; determining the number of vertices of the preset fixed pattern to be displayed according to the number of the acquired control parameters.

3. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 2, wherein, The step of acquiring a plurality of control parameters needed to be displayed on the preset fixed pattern comprises: displaying a plurality of to-be-selected function modes by the touch screen, each function mode containing a plurality of control parameters preset in advance; acquiring a click action on the function mode; determining the selected function mode according to the click action, thereby acquiring the corresponding control parameters.

4. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 2, wherein, The step of acquiring a plurality of control parameters needed to be displayed on the preset fixed pattern comprises: displaying a plurality of to-be-selected control parameters by the touch screen; detecting start selection information; acquiring a click action on the control parameter until end selection information is detected; acquiring all the control parameters selected by the click action.

5. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, The step of acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises: detecting a preset touch screen action; scaling up the part of the vertices of the preset fixed pattern and the corresponding vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the touch screen action.

6. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, The step of acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises: detecting a preset touch action; rotating the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the touch action.

7. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, The step of acquiring a contact action on the to-be-adjusted pattern comprises: receiving a preset adjustment instruction; adjusting the preset fixed pattern and the to-be-adjusted pattern according to the adjustment instruction, including adding or deleting the vertices of the preset fixed pattern and the corresponding vertices of the to-be-adjusted pattern, or changing the control parameters represented by the vertices of the preset fixed pattern.

8. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, Each of the preset fixed patterns has a first position and a second position on a line between a vertex of the preset fixed pattern and a center of the preset fixed pattern, the first position is between the second position and the vertex of the preset fixed pattern, the adjustment position is at the first position for setting the corresponding control parameter to a maximum value, and the adjustment position is at the second position for setting the corresponding control parameter to a minimum value; The step of setting the parameter value of the corresponding control parameter according to the adjustment position comprises: Determining an interval distance between the adjustment position and the corresponding first position or the second position; Determining a proportional relationship between the interval distance and a total distance between the first position and the second position; Setting the parameter value of the control parameter according to the proportional relationship.

9. The touch screen based air conditioner control method of claim 1, wherein, The step of displaying the preset fixed pattern by the touch screen comprises: Simultaneously displaying at least one fixed pattern that scales the preset fixed pattern proportionally in the preset fixed pattern, for identifying the corresponding adjustment position when the corresponding control parameter is set to a preset value.

10. An air conditioner system comprising: A control device comprising a touch screen, a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a machine executable program, and the machine executable program is executed by the processor to implement the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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