Method and device for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner. The method comprises the steps that peculiar smell information of the space where the air conditioner is located and time information when the peculiar smell information is obtained are obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the peculiar smell information and the time information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy. The peculiar smell information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the corresponding time information are obtained, then the air conditioner is controlled according to the peculiar smell information and the time information to treat the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, and suppression treatment on peculiar smell in the space is achieved; therefore, the bad experience of the peculiar smell in the space on the life of the user is solved, and a good smell environment is created for the user. The invention further discloses a device for controlling the air conditioner, the air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of smart home appliances, for example, to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, people's requirements for the intelligence of home appliances are getting higher and higher. In terms of indoor air conditioning, air conditioners have become an indispensable household appliance. Not only in the living room and bedroom, but also in the kitchen, bathroom and other spaces, users are beginning to consider installing air conditioners to improve comfort.

[0003] In real life, it is inevitable to produce household garbage and even some odors, such as the rotting smell of kitchen waste in the kitchen and the moldy smell in the humid bathroom. These odors will bring a bad home experience to users.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium to solve the problem of bad experience caused to users by various odors in the home.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: obtaining odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located, and time information when the odor information is obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and time information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0008] In some embodiments, the time information includes the current season, and the air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor information and the time information, including: determining the odor level corresponding to the odor information; and determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor level and the current season.

[0009] In some embodiments, an air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor level and the current season, including: obtaining an air conditioning information library, the air conditioning information library storing multiple odor levels and corresponding processing methods for the multiple odor levels in different seasons; determining a target processing method that is consistent with the current season and matches the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located from the air conditioning information library; and determining the target processing method as the air conditioning strategy.

[0010] In some embodiments, the time information includes the current time, and the air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor information and the time information, including: determining the odor category of the odor information; determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor category and the current time.

[0011] In some embodiments, an air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor category and the current time, including: when the current time is in a first period when the user is sleeping, the air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor category; when the current time is in a second period when the user is active, the air conditioning strategy is determined based on the user's odor preference information and the odor category.

[0012] In some embodiments, an air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor category, including: when the odor category meets the first reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes starting a fresh air function and / or spraying aromatic substances; when the odor category meets the second reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes increasing the ambient humidity and controlling associated equipment to perform floor cleaning; wherein the first reference category includes acid odors and ammonia odors; and the second reference category includes smoke odors.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of gas sensors are provided in the space where the air conditioner is located, and odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located is obtained, including: obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors; when the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located, obtaining installation location information of the plurality of gas sensors; and determining the odor information based on the installation location information and the odor detection information.

[0014] In some embodiments, the device for controlling an air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor executes the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner when running the program instructions.

[0015] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an air conditioner main body and the device for controlling the air conditioner as described above, which is installed in the air conditioner main body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are run, the method for controlling the air conditioner as described above is executed.

[0017] The method and device for controlling an air conditioner, the air conditioner, and the storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] By obtaining the odor information and corresponding time information of the space where the air conditioner is located, and then controlling the air conditioner according to the odor information and time information to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, the odor in the space can be suppressed, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0019] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0030] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0031] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0032] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0033] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0034] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances that are formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology, and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent perception, and intelligent application. The operation process of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet, and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage the smart home appliances.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with a wireless connection function. The terminal device can communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances by connecting to the Internet, or can directly communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances through Bluetooth, WiFi, etc. In some embodiments, the terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or a vehicle-mounted device built into a hover car, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, etc., or any combination thereof, wherein wearable devices include, for example: smart watches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0037] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes: obtaining odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located, and time information when the odor information is obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and time information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0038] Optionally, the execution subject of the above steps may be an air conditioner, which is a smart home appliance. Specifically, the air conditioner obtains odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located, and time information when the odor information is obtained; the air conditioner determines an air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and time information; and controls the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0039] Optionally, the air conditioner can be equipped with a radar sensor, which can detect the electromagnetic wave signal reflected by the target object by emitting high-frequency electromagnetic waves, and calculate the distance between the radar sensor and the target object, the moving speed of the target object, etc. according to parameters such as its reflection time and signal strength. Specifically, the radar sensor may include a probe, a transmitter, and a receiver; wherein the probe is used to detect the target object, the transmitter is used to emit high-frequency electromagnetic waves, and the receiver is used to receive the reflected electromagnetic wave signal; so that the radar sensor can determine the distance between the radar sensor and the target object, and the moving speed of the target object according to the reflection time and signal strength of the received electromagnetic wave signal.

[0040] Optionally, the air conditioner may also be equipped with a camera. Specifically, the camera may be a high-definition camera. In this way, the high-definition camera and the radar sensor cooperate with each other to effectively determine the layout information in the space where the air conditioner is located. Specifically, the layout information may include the area of ​​the room, the layout of furniture in the room, etc.

[0041] In practical applications, taking the layout of furniture in a room as an example, the radar sensor can be used to determine the relative position and distance between each piece of furniture in the room and the radar sensor. Then, a high-definition camera is used to obtain image information of each piece of furniture in the room. Then, the image information is processed through computer vision technology to obtain the size, shape, and layout of each piece of furniture. Combined with the relative position and distance obtained by the radar sensor, the layout information of each piece of furniture in the room in three-dimensional space can be obtained.

[0042] Optionally, the air conditioner also has an associated gas sensor, which can be installed on the air conditioner or set at other locations in the space where the air conditioner is located. In some embodiments, there can be multiple gas sensors associated with the air conditioner, wherein the multiple gas sensors can be gas sensors of the same type or gas sensors of different types.

[0043] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is no limitation on the type of gas sensor.

[0044] In some embodiments, the gas sensor may be a semiconductor gas sensor, which may utilize the characteristics of semiconductor materials to detect the concentration and type of gas. Semiconductor gas sensors detect the interaction between gas and semiconductor materials to achieve detection of gas concentration and gas type. Specifically, semiconductor gas sensors may be used to detect combustible gases such as alcohol, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane; semiconductor gas sensors may also be used to detect gases with pungent odors such as sulfur dioxide and ammonia. Semiconductor gas sensors may also be used to detect gases such as carbon dioxide that are harmful to the human body at high concentrations.

[0045] In other embodiments, the gas sensor may be an infrared gas sensor, which may use infrared radiation as an energy source to detect the concentration and type of gas. The infrared gas sensor emits infrared rays to the gas, and then forms a specific infrared spectrum based on the different wavelengths of infrared radiation absorbed by different gases, thereby determining the gas concentration and gas type of different gases. Optionally, the infrared gas sensor includes an infrared light source, a detector, and a gas detection cell formed between the infrared light source and the detector; the infrared light source is used to emit infrared rays, and when the infrared rays pass through the gas detection cell, the detector receives the intensity of the absorbed light, thereby determining the gas concentration and gas type in the gas detection cell. Specifically, the infrared gas sensor can detect the presence of toxic and harmful gases, explosive gases and other dangerous gases.

[0046] In other embodiments, the gas sensor may be an electronic nose, which can be used to detect and identify a variety of odors and specific odors. Here, an electronic nose refers to an electronic device that can simulate the human olfactory system. Generally, an electronic nose uses detection data from multiple sensors to determine the chemical components and characteristics of the odor; then, based on the chemical components and characteristics of the odor, it determines whether the gas has an odor. Optionally, the electronic nose may be configured with a semiconductor gas sensor and / or an infrared gas sensor.

[0047] Optionally, the air conditioner can be equipped with a fresh air module. The fresh air module includes an outdoor air inlet, a fresh air fan, and an indoor air outlet. When the fresh air function of the air conditioner is started, the fresh air module runs, and the outdoor air enters the fresh air module through the outdoor air inlet driven by the fresh air fan, and then is discharged from the indoor air outlet to the indoor space where the air conditioner is located.

[0048] Optionally, the air conditioner may also be configured with an aromatherapy module, which is configured to spray directional substances into the indoor space where the air conditioner is located in a controlled manner.

[0049] Optionally, the air conditioner has an associated device, which is configured to clean the floor in a controlled manner. The associated device is in communication with the air conditioner to ensure that the air conditioner and the associated device can achieve information transmission and enable the air conditioner to send control instructions to the associated device. Specifically, the associated device can be a sweeping and mopping robot.

[0050] Optionally, the air conditioner may have an associated server, which may be deployed on a cloud server or a separately set intelligent gateway. The server has a communication connection with the air conditioner, so the server can transmit information with the air conditioner. Specifically, the server obtains the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located, and the time information when the odor information is obtained; the server determines the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and the time information; the server sends the air conditioning strategy to the air conditioner to control the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0051] Combination Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0052] S10, obtaining odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located, and time information when the odor information is obtained.

[0053] S20: Determine an air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and the time information.

[0054] S30: Control the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0055] By adopting the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, odor information and corresponding time information of the space where the air conditioner is located are obtained, and then the air conditioner is controlled according to the odor information and time information to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, the odor in the space is suppressed, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0056] In step S10, the air conditioner may obtain odor information in the following manner: obtaining odor detection information of a gas sensor configured for the air conditioner; and determining odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located based on the odor detection information.

[0057] In some embodiments, a plurality of gas sensors are provided in the space where the air conditioner is located, and odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located is obtained, including: obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors; when the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located, obtaining installation location information of the plurality of gas sensors; and determining the odor information based on the installation location information and the odor detection information.

[0058] Optionally, the installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors may be determined in the following manner: the installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors may be determined according to layout information within the space where the air conditioner is located.

[0059] In practical applications, odor information may include odor categories. According to the layout information in the space where the air conditioner is located, the installation location information of multiple gas sensors can be determined, and then based on the detection data of the multiple gas sensors and the installation location information of the multiple sensors, the odor source information of the detection data of the multiple gas sensors can be determined; when the detection data of one or more gas sensors among the multiple gas sensors indicates the presence of an odor, the odor category can be determined according to the odor source information. For example, if the detection data of the odor sensor set next to the kitchen waste bin among the multiple odor sensors indicates the presence of an odor, the odor category can be determined as kitchen waste odor. Among them, the odor categories may include: kitchen waste odor, sewer odor, moldy odor, paint odor, etc.

[0060] As an optional embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, step S10 may specifically include the following steps:

[0061] S11. Obtain odor detection information from multiple gas sensors.

[0062] S12. When the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located, obtain installation location information of multiple gas sensors.

[0063] S13. Determine odor information according to the installation location information and the odor detection information.

[0064] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is adopted to obtain the installation position information of multiple gas sensors in the space where the air conditioner is located to determine the odor information, and then control the air conditioner according to the odor information and the corresponding time information to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, so as to suppress the odor in the space, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0065] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the time information may include the current season and / or the current moment. In some embodiments, determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and the time information may include: determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current season when the odor information is obtained. In other embodiments, determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and the time information may include: determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current moment when the odor information is obtained. In other embodiments, determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information and the time information may include: determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current season and the current moment when the odor information is obtained.

[0066] In some embodiments, the time information includes the current season, and determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information includes: determining the odor level corresponding to the odor information; and determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season. The odor level may be associated with the user's sensitivity to the odor, and the user's sensitivity to the odor may be determined by the user's perception of the odor.

[0067] In practical applications, the odor level can be divided into five odor levels, including: 0-level odor, 1-level odor, 2-level odor, 3-level odor and 4-level odor. Among them, 0-level odor can be used to indicate that the user cannot perceive the odor or does not feel uncomfortable with the odor; 1-level odor can be used to indicate that the user can perceive the existence of the odor; 2-level odor can be used to indicate that the user can perceive the existence of the odor and feel uncomfortable with the odor; 3-level odor can be used to indicate that the user can perceive a strong odor and feel very uncomfortable with the odor; 4-level odor can be used to indicate that the user can perceive a strong odor and feel extremely uncomfortable with the odor.

[0068] Optionally, the odor level may also be associated with the odor category and the user's sensitivity to the odor category. Different sensitivities to different odor categories may be distinguished here, thereby defining a odor level division method corresponding to different users.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the current season may include spring, summer, autumn and winter. Specifically, according to the odor level and the current season, determining the air conditioning strategy may include: when it is determined that the odor level meets the odor level 1 or odor level 2, determining the air conditioning strategy to control the air conditioner to continue the current operation state, and controlling the air conditioner to start the fresh air function to control the operation of the fresh air module; and after the operation of the fresh air module continues for a first preset time, obtaining the odor level again, and when it is determined that the odor level meets the odor level 0, turning off the fresh air function to control the fresh air module to stop operating.

[0070] Optionally, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season may also include: when it is determined that the odor level meets the odor level 3 or odor level 4 and the current season is summer or autumn, determining the air conditioning strategy to control the air conditioner to discharge air at a high speed under the cooling condition, and controlling the air conditioner to start the fresh air function to control the operation of the fresh air module. Further, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season may also include: when it is determined that the odor level meets the odor level 3 or odor level 4 and the current season is spring or winter, determining the air conditioning strategy to control the air conditioner to discharge air at a high speed, and controlling the air conditioner to start the fresh air function to control the operation of the fresh air module; and after the high-speed air discharge operation for a second preset time, controlling the air conditioner to operate in the heating condition. Specifically, the heating condition operation may include starting the electric heating function.

[0071] As an optional embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, step S20 may specifically include the following steps:

[0072] S21, determining the odor level corresponding to the odor information.

[0073] S22. Determine the air conditioning strategy based on the odor level and the current season.

[0074] Using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure,

[0075] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is adopted to obtain odor detection information of multiple gas sensors in the space where the air conditioner is located to determine the odor level in the space, and then control the air conditioner according to the odor level and the current season to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, so as to suppress the odor in the space, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0076] Optionally, an air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor level and the current season, including: obtaining an air conditioning information library, the air conditioning information library storing multiple odor levels and corresponding processing methods for the multiple odor levels in different seasons; determining from the air conditioning information library a target processing method that is consistent with the current season and matches the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located; and determining the target processing method as the air conditioning strategy.

[0077] As an optional embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, step S22 may specifically include the following steps:

[0078] S221. Obtain an air conditioning information database, where the air conditioning information database stores a plurality of odor levels and respective processing methods corresponding to the plurality of odor levels in different seasons.

[0079] S222. Determine, from the air conditioning information library, a target treatment method that is suitable for the current season and matches the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located.

[0080] S223. Determine the target processing method as an air conditioning strategy.

[0081] By adopting the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner is controlled according to the odor level and the current season to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, so as to suppress the odor in the space, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0082] In other embodiments, the time information includes the current time, and the air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor information and the time information, including: determining the odor category of the odor information; and determining the air conditioning strategy based on the odor category and the current time.

[0083] As an optional embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, step S20 may further specifically include the following steps:

[0084] S23: Determine the odor category of the odor information.

[0085] S24. Determine the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time.

[0086] By adopting the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner is controlled according to the odor category and the current moment to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, so as to suppress the odor in the space, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0087] Optionally, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category and the current time, including: when the current time is in the first period when the user is sleeping, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category; when the current time is in the second period when the user is active, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the user's odor preference information and the odor category.

[0088] Optionally, determining an air conditioning strategy based on the odor category includes: when the odor category meets the first reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes starting a fresh air function and / or spraying aromatic substances; when the odor category meets the second reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes increasing the ambient humidity and controlling associated equipment to perform floor cleaning; wherein the first reference category includes acid odors and ammonia odors; and the second reference category includes smoke odors. Specifically, the first reference category may include plant odors and sewer odors. The second reference odor may include kitchen waste odors and oil fume odors. wherein plant odors may include the smell of fertilizers needed for plant cultivation.

[0089] Optionally, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category includes: when the odor category meets the third reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy includes first controlling the air conditioner to perform humidification operation, and controlling the air conditioner to start the fresh air function after a preset time; when the odor category meets the fourth reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy includes first controlling the air conditioner to perform humidification operation, and controlling the air conditioner to spray aromatic substances after a preset time. Specifically, the third reference category may include paint odor. The fourth reference odor may include pet or human body odor.

[0090] As an optional embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, step S24 may specifically include the following steps:

[0091] S241. When the user is currently in the first sleep period, determine the odor category.

[0092] S242. When the odor category meets the first reference category, start the fresh air function and / or spray aromatic substances.

[0093] S243. When the odor category meets the second reference category, increase the ambient humidity and control the associated equipment to perform floor cleaning.

[0094] In actual applications, if there are multiple categories of odors in the home, the priority of odor treatment can be determined according to the user's sensitivity to different odor categories, thereby determining an air conditioning strategy suitable for users in the room.

[0095] Optionally, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time may further include: when the current time meets the reference ventilation period, determining the air conditioning strategy to control the air conditioner to start the fresh air function. The reference ventilation period may be a factory setting or a manual setting by the user. For example, the reference ventilation period may be from 9:00 to 11:00 in the morning and from 2:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon.

[0096] Combination Figure 7 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 201 and a memory 202. Optionally, the device may also include a communication interface 203 and a bus 204. The processor 201, the communication interface 203, and the memory 202 may communicate with each other through the bus 204. The communication interface 203 may be used for information transmission. The processor 201 may call the logic instructions in the memory 202 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner of the above embodiment.

[0097] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 202 described above may be implemented in the form of software functional units and when sold or used as independent products, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0098] The memory 202 is a computer-readable storage medium that can be used to store software programs and computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 201 executes the function application and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 202, that is, the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiment is implemented.

[0099] The memory 202 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and an application required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 202 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0100] Combination Figure 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 100, including: an air conditioner body, and the above-mentioned device 200 for controlling an air conditioner. The device 200 for controlling an air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described here is not limited to placement inside the air conditioner, but also includes installation connections with other components of the air conditioner, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the device 200 for controlling an air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0101] By adopting the air conditioner 100 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, by obtaining odor information and corresponding time information of the space where the air conditioner 100 is located, the air conditioner 100 is controlled according to the odor information and time information to process the air in the space where the air conditioner 100 is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, thereby achieving the suppression of odor in the space, thereby solving the bad experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0102] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0103] The computer-readable storage medium mentioned above may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0104] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for enabling a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transient storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program codes, or a transient storage medium.

[0105] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible changes. Unless explicitly required, separate components and functions are optional, and the order of operation may vary. The parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace the parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular forms of "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of listings containing one or more associated ones. In addition, when used in the present application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device comprising the elements. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can refer to the description of the method part.

[0106] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementations should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians may clearly understand that, for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above may refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0107] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the units can be only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated in one unit.

[0108] The flowchart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of the code, and the module, the program segment or a part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the description corresponding to the flowchart and the block diagram in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in a different order from the order disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Acquire odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located, and time information when the odor information is acquired; Determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information; The air conditioner is controlled to execute the air conditioning strategy.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The time information includes the current season, and determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information includes: Determining an odor level corresponding to the odor information; An air conditioning strategy is determined based on the odor level and the current season.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The step of determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season includes: Obtaining an air conditioning information database, wherein the air conditioning information database stores a plurality of odor levels and respective corresponding treatment methods for the plurality of odor levels in different seasons; Determine, from the air conditioning information library, a target treatment method that is consistent with the current season and matches the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located; The target processing mode is determined as an air conditioning strategy.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The time information includes the current time, and the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information includes: Determine the odor category of the odor information; An air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category and the current time.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The step of determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time includes: In the case that the current moment is in the first sleep period of the user, determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor category; In the case that the current moment is in the second time period of user activity, an air conditioning strategy is determined according to the user's odor preference information and the odor category.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The step of determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor category comprises: In the case where the odor category meets the first reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes starting a fresh air function and / or spraying aromatic substances; In the case where the odor category meets the second reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy includes increasing the ambient humidity and controlling the associated equipment to perform floor cleaning; The first reference category includes acid odor and ammonia odor; the second reference category includes smoke odor.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The space where the air conditioner is located is provided with a plurality of gas sensors, and the step of obtaining odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located includes: Obtain odor detection information from multiple gas sensors; When the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located, obtaining installation location information of the plurality of gas sensors; The odor information is determined according to the installation location information and the odor detection information.

8. A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that: The processor is configured to execute the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when running the program instructions.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Air conditioner body; The device for controlling an air conditioner according to claim 8 is installed in the air conditioner main body.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that: When the program instructions are executed, the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is executed.

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