Interconnection control method and device of air conditioner and intelligent seat, and air conditioner

Abstract

The present application relates to an air conditioner and a smart seat interconnection control method and device, and the air conditioner, wherein the smart seat and the air conditioner are in the same indoor environment space.The interconnection control method comprises the following steps: receiving a seating trigger signal of the smart seat; obtaining a sitting height of a seated user on the smart seat, wherein the sitting height is a vertical distance between a highest point position of the seated user and a seat surface of the smart seat; and selectively starting a monitoring mode of the air conditioner according to the sitting height to determine a state of the seated user, so as to automatically monitor the state of the seated user, and the degree of intelligence is high, the smart interconnection of the air conditioner and the smart seat is realized, a smart home appliance interconnection scene is provided, and the degree of intelligence is effectively improved.Furthermore, the necessity and rationality of monitoring the state of the seated user are improved, unnecessary monitoring procedures are avoided, and energy consumption is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to an interconnection control method, device, and air conditioner for an air conditioner and an intelligent seat. Background Technology

[0002] As society develops and people's living standards improve, their demands for quality of life are also increasing. People are placing greater emphasis on the comfort of their living environment, and their needs for environmental control devices in daily life and work are no longer limited to traditional functions. They increasingly expect these devices to be able to adjust to users' real-time needs in various ways. Environmental control devices can include household appliances such as air conditioners used to regulate ambient air parameters. However, most current environmental control devices, due to limitations in their functionality and structure, cannot effectively embody the concept of interconnection with other devices. For example, current air conditioners and smart chairs cannot achieve effective interconnection and cannot intelligently adjust according to each other's actual conditions, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One objective of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one deficiency of the prior art and to provide an interconnected control method for an air conditioner and a smart seat to intelligently monitor the status of seated users.

[0004] Another objective of the first aspect of this invention is to increase the necessity and rationality of monitoring the status of seated users in order to reduce energy consumption.

[0005] A further objective of the first aspect of the present invention is to automatically encourage seated users to maintain proper sitting posture.

[0006] The second aspect of this invention aims to provide an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart seat, which can intelligently monitor the status of seated users.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having the above-described interconnection control device.

[0008] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart seat, wherein the smart seat and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environment space; and

[0009] The interconnection control method includes:

[0010] Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0011] The seated height of the user in the smart chair is obtained, where the seated height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user's seat and the seat surface of the smart chair; and

[0012] The monitoring mode of the air conditioner is selectively activated based on the seated user's height to determine the user's status.

[0013] Optionally, the air conditioner is equipped with a radar detection device; and

[0014] The steps for obtaining the seated user's sitting height on the smart chair include:

[0015] The radar detection device detects the vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0016] Optionally, the step of selectively activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting posture height includes:

[0017] Determine whether the sitting posture height is less than a preset height value;

[0018] If so, then continuously acquire multiple sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter;

[0019] If all of the multiple sitting heights are less than the preset height value, or if at least half of the multiple sitting heights are less than the preset height value, then the monitoring mode of the air conditioner is activated to determine the status of the seated user.

[0020] Optionally, the preset height value is the vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user in an upright sitting position and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0021] Optionally, the air conditioner is equipped with a monitoring device; and

[0022] The steps of activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the status of the seated user include:

[0023] The monitoring device is activated to obtain monitoring information about the location of the smart seat; and

[0024] The status of the seated user is determined based on the monitoring information.

[0025] Optionally, after activating the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0026] If the seated user is in an active and conscious state, the air conditioner and / or the smart seat will be controlled to issue a prompt message to remind the seated user to adjust their sitting posture.

[0027] Optionally, after activating the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0028] If the seated user is in a static resting state, a notification message indicating that the seated user is resting is sent to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or the smart seat, or no action is taken; wherein

[0029] The resting states include lying face down, lying down, supine, and with eyes closed.

[0030] Optionally, the step of selectively activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting posture height further includes:

[0031] If the sitting height is equal to the preset height value, the monitoring mode of the air conditioner will not be activated;

[0032] If the seated height is greater than a preset height value, then the gravity value borne by the smart seat is obtained; and

[0033] If the gravity value is less than the preset gravity value, a prompt message is sent to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or the smart seat to indicate that the seated user has left the smart seat.

[0034] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart seat, wherein the smart seat and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environmental space; and

[0035] The interconnection control device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing a machine-executable program, and the machine-executable program being executed by the processor to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above schemes.

[0036] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including the interconnected control device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0037] The present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart seat, where the air conditioner and the smart seat are located in the same indoor environment, facilitating collaborative operation and joint monitoring of the user's status on the smart seat. Specifically, after the user sits down, the interconnection control method acquires the user's sitting height and selectively activates the air conditioner's monitoring mode based on this height, automatically monitoring the user's status. This highly intelligent method achieves intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart seat, providing a scenario for smart home appliance interconnection and effectively enhancing the level of intelligence.

[0038] The inventors recognized that when a user sits upright, their body is almost perpendicular to the seat surface of the smart chair; when a user sits crookedly, their body is usually tilted or bent, with their head close to the table. Therefore, the user's sitting height on the smart chair varies depending on their sitting posture. In other words, the user's sitting height can accurately represent their posture to a large extent. To address this, the present invention selectively activates a monitoring mode based on the user's sitting height. That is, if it is determined that activating the monitoring mode is necessary based on the user's sitting height, then it is activated; otherwise, it is not activated. Thus, the present invention improves the necessity and rationality of monitoring the user's state, avoids unnecessary monitoring procedures, and reduces energy consumption.

[0039] Furthermore, after activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner, the interconnected control method of the present invention also issues a prompt message through the air conditioner and / or smart seat when the seated user is in a conscious sitting posture, so as to promptly remind the seated user that their sitting posture is not correct, effectively achieving the purpose of urging the seated user to correct their sitting posture. This is of great significance for minors to develop good habits and effectively prevent spinal curvature and myopia, thus promoting the healthy growth of minors.

[0040] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0041] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnected control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0049] This invention first provides a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart seat, which enables intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart seat, providing a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0050] Specifically, the smart seat and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environment so that the air conditioner and the smart seat can work together to monitor the status of the user sitting in the smart seat.

[0051] It should be noted that the methods in the following embodiments of the present invention are all described from the perspective of the interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the smart seat, that is, the relevant steps are performed by the control device. Furthermore, the premise for implementing the solutions in the following embodiments of the present invention is that the air conditioner and the smart seat are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the smart seat can be provided. This control device can receive signals sent by the air conditioner and the smart seat, and can also send signals to the air conditioner and the smart seat. This control device can be set up separately or can be installed inside the air conditioner.

[0052] The smart seat in this embodiment is intelligent because, as mentioned above, it can both send signals to and receive signals from the control device. Specifically, this can be achieved by installing a controller on the smart seat. Similarly, an air conditioner can also have its own controller, thus enabling it to both send and receive signals from the control device.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart seat according to an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 1 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0054] Step S10: Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0055] Step S20: Obtain the sitting height of the user in the smart chair; this sitting height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user's seat and the seat surface of the smart chair; and

[0056] Step S30: Selectively activate the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting height to determine the status of the seated user.

[0057] The interconnection control method of the present invention can automatically monitor the status of the seated user after the user sits down by acquiring the user's sitting height and selectively activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting height. It has a high degree of intelligence and realizes the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart seat, providing a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0058] Furthermore, the inventors recognized that when a user sits upright, their body is almost perpendicular to the seat surface of the smart chair; when a user sits improperly, their body is usually tilted or bent, with their head close to the table. Therefore, the user's sitting height on the smart chair varies depending on their posture. In other words, the user's sitting height can accurately represent their posture to a large extent. To this end, this invention selectively activates the monitoring mode based on the user's sitting height; that is, if it is determined that activating the monitoring mode is necessary based on the user's sitting height, then it is activated; if it is determined that activating the monitoring mode is unnecessary based on the user's sitting height, then it is not activated. Thus, this invention improves the necessity and rationality of monitoring the user's state, avoids unnecessary monitoring procedures, and reduces energy consumption.

[0059] In addition, the present invention selects the sitting height as the vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user and the seat surface of the smart chair, rather than the vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user and the ground, thus eliminating the detection error caused by the height-adjustable smart chair when the height is different.

[0060] Specifically, the seating trigger signal is used to indicate that a user has sat down in the smart seat. This seating trigger signal can be obtained, for example, by a pressure sensor or a gravity sensor installed on the smart seat.

[0061] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is equipped with a radar detection device. In these embodiments, step S20, which involves obtaining the sitting height of the user in the smart seat, may specifically include:

[0062] The vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user and the seat surface of the smart chair is detected by a radar detection device.

[0063] In other words, for air conditioners equipped with radar detection devices, the seating height of seated users can be obtained through radar detection devices, making full use of the existing structure of the air conditioner and eliminating the need for additional detection devices, thus reducing costs.

[0064] In some embodiments, the step of selectively activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting height may specifically include:

[0065] Determine if the seated height is less than the preset height value;

[0066] If so, then continuously obtain multiple sitting heights of the seated user within the first preset time period thereafter;

[0067] If multiple sitting heights are all less than the preset height value, or if at least half of the multiple sitting heights are less than the preset height value, the air conditioner's monitoring mode will be activated to determine the status of the seated user.

[0068] As mentioned earlier, when a user's posture is not upright, their body is usually tilted or bent, and their head is close to the table. In this case, the vertical distance between the user's highest point and the seat surface of the smart chair is inevitably small. Therefore, this invention pre-sets a preset height value. However, when the user's sitting height is less than this preset value, the air conditioner's monitoring mode is not directly activated. Instead, it continues to acquire multiple sitting heights of the user over a subsequent first preset time period. The air conditioner's monitoring mode is only activated when all acquired sitting heights are less than the preset height value, or when most of the acquired sitting heights are less than the preset height value. This eliminates the possibility of the user's posture decreasing due to occasional movement, improving the accuracy of determining when to activate the air conditioner's monitoring mode.

[0069] Specifically, Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating the interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a second embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 2 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0070] Step S10: Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0071] Step S20: Obtain the sitting height of the user in the smart chair; the sitting height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0072] Step S31: Determine whether the sitting height is less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S32.

[0073] Step S32: Continuously acquire multiple sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter;

[0074] Step S33: Determine if more than half of the multiple sitting posture heights are less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S34; and

[0075] Step S34: Activate the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user.

[0076] In some embodiments, the preset height value is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user's body when seated in an upright posture and the seat surface of the smart chair. As mentioned earlier, when the user is seated in an upright posture, their body is almost perpendicular to the seat surface of the smart chair. In this case, the vertical distance between the user's highest point (head) and the seat surface of the smart chair is significantly greater than the vertical distance between the user's highest point and the seat surface of the smart chair when their posture is not upright. Therefore, it is more reasonable for this invention to use the preset height value as the vertical distance between the highest point of the user's body when seated in an upright posture and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0077] In some alternative embodiments, the preset height value may also be slightly lower than the vertical distance between the highest point of the seated user in an upright sitting position and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0078] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is equipped with a monitoring device. In these embodiments, the step of activating the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user may specifically include:

[0079] Activate the monitoring device to obtain monitoring information about the location of the smart seat; and

[0080] The status of seated users is determined based on monitoring information.

[0081] In other words, for air conditioners with monitoring devices, the sitting height of seated users can be obtained through the monitoring device, making full use of the existing structure of the air conditioner without the need to install other monitoring equipment, thus reducing costs.

[0082] Specifically, the monitoring device can be set to be active. When the monitoring mode is not required, the monitoring device is hidden inside the indoor unit casing of the air conditioner. When the monitoring mode is required, the monitoring device is first controlled to extend out of the indoor unit casing and then controlled to capture monitoring information.

[0083] Furthermore, the monitoring device is rotatable. In this case, the steps for obtaining monitoring information about the location of the smart seat may include:

[0084] Rotate the monitoring device to bring the smart seat into its monitoring range.

[0085] Only in this way can we accurately and clearly obtain monitoring information about the location of the smart seat, and thus accurately determine the status of the seated user.

[0086] Specifically, Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating the interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a third embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 3The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0087] Step S10: Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0088] Step S20: Obtain the sitting height of the user in the smart chair; this sitting height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user's seat and the seat surface of the smart chair; and

[0089] Step S31: Determine whether the sitting height is less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S32.

[0090] Step S32: Continuously acquire multiple sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter;

[0091] Step S33: Determine whether more than half of the multiple sitting posture heights are less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S341.

[0092] Step S341: Activate the monitoring device to obtain monitoring information about the location of the smart seat; and

[0093] Step S342: Determine the status of the seated user based on the monitoring information.

[0094] In some embodiments, after activating the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user, the interconnected control method of the present invention further includes:

[0095] If the seated user is awake and active, the air conditioner and / or the smart seat will issue a prompt message to remind the user to adjust their posture.

[0096] If a seated user lowers their sitting height while in an active, conscious state (e.g., looking down at a book, writing, or hunching over), it indicates a change in posture. In this case, a prompt message can be sent via the air conditioner and / or the smart chair to promptly remind the user of their incorrect posture. This effectively encourages correct posture, which is significant for fostering good habits in minors and preventing spinal curvature and myopia, thus promoting their healthy growth.

[0097] Specifically, the types of prompts emitted by air conditioners and / or smart seats to remind seated users to adjust their posture may include voice messages, vibration messages, shaking messages, light messages, or other suitable types of messages that can accurately convey the prompting effect.

[0098] Furthermore, the prompts can be issued by either the air conditioner or the smart seat, or by both simultaneously. The types of prompts issued by the air conditioner and the smart seat can be different. For example, the air conditioner is suitable for issuing voice-based or sound and light-based prompts, while the smart seat is suitable for issuing voice-based or action-based prompts.

[0099] In some embodiments, after activating the air conditioner's monitoring mode to determine the status of the seated user, the interconnected control method of the present invention further includes:

[0100] If the seated user is in a static resting state, a notification message indicating that the user is resting is sent to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or smart seat, or no action is taken;

[0101] This resting state includes lying face down, lying down, supine position, and eyes closed.

[0102] When a user is in a static, resting state, such as lying down or closing their eyes, the reason for the lowered sitting posture is that they are resting. In this case, no reminders are needed to avoid disturbing their rest. However, for younger children, care may be required from a guardian. Therefore, a notification can be sent to the smart device connected to the air conditioner or smart seat to inform the user that they are resting and to ensure they receive timely care. For older children or teenagers, guardianship may not be necessary, and no action is required.

[0103] Specifically, Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 4 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0104] Step S10: Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0105] Step S20: Obtain the sitting height of the user in the smart chair; the sitting height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0106] Step S31: Determine whether the sitting height is less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S32.

[0107] Step S32: Continuously acquire multiple sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter;

[0108] Step S33: Determine whether more than half of the multiple sitting posture heights are less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S34.

[0109] Step S34: Activate the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the status of the seated user;

[0110] Step S35: Determine if the seated user is in a conscious, active state; if yes, proceed to step S36; if no (indicating the seated user is in a static, resting state), proceed to step S37; and

[0111] Step S36: Control the air conditioner and / or the smart seat to send a prompt message to remind the seated user to adjust their sitting posture;

[0112] Step S37: Send a notification message to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or smart seat to indicate that the seated user is resting, or do not perform any processing.

[0113] In some embodiments, the step of selectively activating the monitoring mode of the air conditioner based on the sitting posture height further includes:

[0114] If the sitting height is equal to the preset height value, the air conditioner's monitoring mode will not be activated;

[0115] If the seat height is greater than the preset height value, then obtain the gravity value borne by the smart seat; and

[0116] If the gravity value is less than the preset gravity value, a prompt message is sent to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or smart seat to indicate that the seated user should leave the smart seat.

[0117] When the sitting height equals the preset value, it indicates that the user's posture is correct and no monitoring is required. When the sitting height is lower than the preset value, several situations may exist, such as the user stretching or getting up. In this case, the system differentiates between these situations based on the weight exerted on the smart seat. If the weight exerted on the smart seat does not change significantly, it indicates the user may have stretched, and no action is needed. If the weight exerted on the smart seat is lower than the preset value, it indicates the user has gotten up and left the smart seat. In this case, a notification is sent to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or smart seat to inform the guardian that the user has left the smart seat, allowing the guardian to selectively take measures to supervise the user's learning.

[0118] Specifically, Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart seat according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 5 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0119] Step S10: Receive the seat-entry trigger signal from the smart seat;

[0120] Step S20: Obtain the sitting height of the user in the smart chair; the sitting height is the vertical distance between the highest point of the user and the seat surface of the smart chair.

[0121] Step S31: Determine whether the sitting height is less than the preset height value; if yes, proceed to step S32; if no, proceed to step S38.

[0122] Step S32: Continuously acquire multiple sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter;

[0123] Step S33: Determine whether more than half of the multiple sitting posture heights are less than the preset height value; if so, proceed to step S34.

[0124] Step S34: Activate the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the status of the seated user;

[0125] Step S381: Determine whether the sitting height is equal to the preset height value; if yes, proceed to step S382; if no, proceed to step S383.

[0126] Step S382: Do not activate the air conditioner's monitoring mode;

[0127] Step S383: Obtain the gravity value borne by the smart seat; and

[0128] Step S384: Determine whether the gravity value is less than the preset gravity value; if yes, proceed to step S385; if no, proceed to step S386.

[0129] Step S385: Send a notification message to the smart terminal connected to the air conditioner or smart seat to indicate that the seated user has left the smart seat; and

[0130] Step S386: No processing is performed.

[0131] The present invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart seat, wherein the smart seat and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environment space.

[0132] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnect control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnect control device 20 of the present invention includes a processor 21 and a memory 22. The memory 22 stores a machine-executable program 23, and when the machine-executable program 23 is executed by the processor 21, it is used to implement the interconnect control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0133] Specifically, processor 21 can be a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital processing unit, etc. Processor 21 sends and receives data via a communication interface. Memory 22 is used to store the program executed by processor 21. Memory 22 can be any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a computer; it can also be a combination of multiple memories. The aforementioned machine-executable program 23 can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to the corresponding computing / processing device or via a network (e.g., the Internet, local area network, wide area network, and / or wireless network) to a computer or external storage device.

[0134] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method between the air conditioner and the smart seat in any of the above embodiments is described from the perspective of the interconnection control device 20, that is, the interconnection control device 20 performs the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the interconnection control device 20 is data-connected to the air conditioner and the smart seat. It can be equipped with network-side devices such as servers and cloud devices to obtain various data of the set space through the network and realize relevant adjustments by remotely sending commands to the air conditioner and the smart seat.

[0135] The interconnected control device 20 can also be various centralized control equipment, arranged in a designated space, to control the air conditioner and smart seat. The data connection methods between the interconnected control device 20 and the air conditioner and smart seat include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, and ultrasonic transmission.

[0136] In some embodiments, the interconnected control device 20 may also be part of the air conditioner, located inside the air conditioner, and connected to the air conditioner's own controller. For example, the air conditioner may have a dedicated interconnected control device inside, which works in conjunction with a controller dedicated to performing component control.

[0137] The present invention also provides an air conditioner. Figure 7 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner 1 has the interconnection control device 20 described in the above embodiment. That is, the interconnection control device 20 may not be disposed outside the air conditioner 1, but may be disposed on the air conditioner 1. The interconnection control device 20 and the controller of the air conditioner 1 itself may be the same component, that is, the interconnection control device 20 is used both to control the operation of the air conditioner 1 itself and to receive signals from the smart seat and send signals to the smart seat.

[0138] Alternatively, the interconnected control device 20 and the air conditioner's own controller can be different components; that is, the controller is used to control the operation of the air conditioner itself, and the interconnected control device 20 is used to receive signals from the smart seat and send signals to the smart seat. However, the interconnected control device 20 also communicates with the controller to receive signals from the air conditioner's own controller and send signals to the controller.

[0139] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0140] It should be noted that, in the description of this invention, each functional module can be a physical module composed of multiple structures, components, or electronic devices, or a virtual module composed of multiple programs; each functional module can be an independent module or a module divided from a whole module according to its function. Those skilled in the art should understand that, provided the technical solution described in this invention can be implemented, any changes in the configuration, implementation, or positional relationship of the functional modules will not deviate from the technical principles of this invention, and therefore should all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0141] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An interconnection control method of an air conditioner and an intelligent seat, the intelligent seat and the air conditioner being in a same indoor environment space. And The interconnection control method comprises: receiving a seating trigger signal of the intelligent seat; acquiring a sitting height of the seated user on the intelligent seat, the sitting height being a vertical distance between a highest point position of the seated user and a seat surface of the intelligent seat; and selectively starting a monitoring mode of the air conditioner according to the sitting height to determine a state of the seated user.

2. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein a radar detection device is arranged on the air conditioner; and the step of acquiring the sitting height of the seated user on the intelligent seat comprises: detecting, by the radar detection device, the vertical distance between the highest point position of the seated user and the seat surface of the intelligent seat.

3. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein the step of selectively starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner according to the sitting height comprises: judging whether the sitting height is less than a preset height value; if yes, continuously acquiring a plurality of sitting heights of the seated user within a first preset time period thereafter; if all the plurality of sitting heights are less than the preset height value, or if more than half of the plurality of sitting heights are less than the preset height value, starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the state of the seated user.

4. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein the preset height value is a vertical distance between the highest point position of the seated user in a sitting posture and the seat surface of the intelligent seat.

5. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein the air conditioner is provided with a monitoring device; and the step of starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the state of the seated user comprises: starting the monitoring device to acquire monitoring information of a location where the intelligent seat is located; and judging the state of the seated user according to the monitoring information.

6. The interconnection control method according to claim 5, wherein after starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the state of the seated user, the interconnection control method further comprises: if the seated user is in an active and awake state, controlling the air conditioner and / or the intelligent seat to send prompt information for prompting the seated user to adjust a sitting posture.

7. The interconnection control method according to claim 5, wherein after starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner to determine the state of the seated user, the interconnection control method further comprises: if the seated user is in a static and resting state, sending prompt information indicating that the seated user is resting to a smart terminal interconnected with the air conditioner or the intelligent seat, or not performing any processing; wherein the resting state comprises a lying posture, a lying posture, a lying posture and a closed-eye posture.

8. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein the step of selectively starting the monitoring mode of the air conditioner according to the sitting height further comprises: if the sitting height is equal to the preset height value, the monitoring mode of the air conditioner is not started; if the sitting height is greater than the preset height value, a gravity value borne by the intelligent seat is acquired; and ​ ​ If the gravity value is less than a preset gravity value, a smart terminal interconnected with the air conditioner or the intelligent seat sends prompt information indicating that the seated user leaves the intelligent seat. 9.An interconnected control device of an air conditioner and an intelligent seat, wherein the intelligent seat and the air conditioner are in a same indoor environment space; and The interconnected control device comprises a processor and a memory, the memory stores a machine executable program, and the machine executable program is executed by the processor to implement the interconnected control method according to any one of claims 1-8. 10.An air conditioner comprising the interconnected control device according to claim 9.

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