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

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located, and acquiring time information when the odor information is acquired; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy. According to the method, the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and corresponding time information are acquired, and then the air conditioner is controlled to process air in the space according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information, so that the odor in the space is inhibited, thereby solving the problem that the odor in the space causes an adverse experience to a user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user. The application further discloses an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, for example to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. BACKGROUND

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

[0003] In actual home life, it is inevitable to produce household garbage, and even some odors. For example, the rotten smell produced by kitchen waste in the kitchen, and the moldy smell in the humid bathroom. These odors will bring users a bad home experience.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. SUMMARY

[0005] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief overview is given below. The summary is not an overall description of the application, nor is it intended to determine the key / important elements or delineate the scope of these embodiments, but as a prelude to the detailed description below.

[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 by various odors in the home.

[0007] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner comprises: obtaining odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located, and obtaining time information when the odor information is obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the 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 determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information comprises: determining an odor level corresponding to the odor information; and determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season.

[0009] In some embodiments, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor level and the current season, including: obtaining an air conditioner information base, the air conditioner information base storing a plurality of odor levels and a plurality of processing manners corresponding to the plurality of odor levels in different seasons; determining a target processing manner from the air conditioner information base, the target processing manner matching the current season and the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located; and determining the target processing manner as the air conditioning strategy.

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

[0011] In some embodiments, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category and the current time, including: in a case where the current time is in a first time period in which a user sleeps, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category; and in a case where the current time is in a second time period in which the user is active, determining the air conditioning strategy according to odor preference information of the user and the odor category.

[0012] In some embodiments, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category, including: in a case where the odor category matches a first reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include starting a fresh air function and / or spraying a fragrance substance; and in a case where the odor category matches a second reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include increasing ambient humidity and controlling an associated device to perform floor cleaning; wherein the first reference category includes an acid odor and an ammonia odor; and the second reference category includes a smoke odor.

[0013] In some embodiments, the space where the air conditioner is located is provided with a plurality of gas sensors, and the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located is obtained, including: obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors; in a case where the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located, obtaining installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors; and determining the odor information according to the installation position information and the odor detection information.

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

[0015] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an air conditioner main body and a device for controlling the air conditioner as described above, the device being installed on the air conditioner main body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and the program instructions execute the above-mentioned method for controlling the air conditioner when running.

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

[0018] By obtaining odor information and corresponding time information of a space where the air conditioner is located, and then controlling the air conditioner to process air in the space according to a corresponding air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information, inhibition processing of odor in the space is realized, thereby solving the adverse experience of odor in the space on the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0019] The foregoing general description and the following description are merely exemplary and explanatory, and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings, which do not constitute limitation on the embodiments, elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, the drawings do not constitute proportional limitation, and wherein:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0028] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of one air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to enable a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below, and the accompanying drawings are used for reference only and do not limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, through multiple details, a sufficient understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be simplified to facilitate the drawings.

[0030] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so as to implement the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0031] Unless otherwise specified, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the objects before and after it. For example, A / B means: A or B.

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

[0034] The term "corresponding" can refer to an association or binding relationship, A corresponding to B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the smart home appliance refers to the home appliance product formed after introducing microprocessors, sensor technology, network communication technology into home appliances, with the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent perception and intelligent application. The operation process of the smart home appliance often depends on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet and electronic chips, for example, the smart home appliance can realize remote control and management of the smart home appliance by connecting electronic devices.

[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 be connected to the smart home appliance through the Internet, and can also be connected to the smart home appliance through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or the like. In some embodiments, the terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or a built-in vehicle device of a hovercar, or any combination thereof. The mobile device can include, for example, a mobile phone, a smart home device, a wearable device, a smart mobile device, a virtual reality device, or any combination thereof. The wearable device can include, for example, a smart watch, a smart bracelet, a pedometer, or the like.

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

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

[0039] Optionally, the air conditioner can be configured with a radar sensor. The radar sensor can emit high-frequency electromagnetic waves, detect electromagnetic wave signals reflected by a target object, and calculate the distance between the radar sensor and the target object, the moving speed of the target object, and the like according to parameters such as reflection time and signal strength. Specifically, the radar sensor can include a probe, a transmitter, and a receiver. The probe is used to detect a target object, the transmitter is used to emit high-frequency electromagnetic waves, and the receiver is used to receive reflected electromagnetic wave signals. In this way, 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 signals.

[0040] Optionally, the air conditioner can also be configured with a camera. Specifically, the camera can be a high-definition camera. In this way, the high-definition camera and the radar sensor can effectively determine the arrangement information in the space where the air conditioner is located. Specifically, the arrangement information can include the area of a room, the layout of furniture in the room, and the like.

[0041] In actual application, taking the acquisition of the layout of furniture in a room as an example, the relative positions and interval distances between the furniture in the room and the radar sensor can be determined by using the radar sensor. Then, the image information of the furniture in the room can be acquired by using the high-definition camera. Further, the size, shape and arrangement position of each piece of furniture can be obtained by processing the image information through computer vision technology. In combination with the relative positions and interval distances obtained by the radar sensor, the layout information of the furniture in the room in the three-dimensional space can be obtained.

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

[0043] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the type of the gas sensor is not limited.

[0044] In some embodiments, the gas sensor can be a semiconductor gas sensor, which can detect the concentration and type of gas by using the characteristics of semiconductor materials. The semiconductor gas sensor detects the interaction between the gas and the semiconductor material to detect the concentration and type of gas. Specifically, the semiconductor gas sensor can be used to detect flammable gases such as alcohol, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane; the semiconductor gas sensor can also be used to detect gases with pungent odor such as sulfur dioxide and ammonia. The semiconductor gas sensor can also be used to detect high-concentration harmful gases to the human body such as carbon dioxide.

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

[0046] In some embodiments, the gas sensor can be an electronic nose, which can be used to detect and identify a plurality of smells and specific malodor. Here, the electronic nose refers to an electronic device that can simulate the human olfactory system. Generally, the electronic nose determines the chemical components of the smell and their characteristics using the detection data of a plurality of sensors; and determines whether the gas has malodor according to the chemical components and characteristics of the smell. Optionally, the electronic nose can be configured with a semiconductor gas sensor and / or an infrared gas sensor.

[0047] Optionally, the air conditioner can be configured 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 operates, and the outdoor air enters the fresh air module through the outdoor air inlet under the drive of the fresh air fan, and is discharged to the indoor space where the air conditioner is located from the indoor air outlet.

[0048] Optionally, the air conditioner can also be configured with a fragrance module, which is configured to control the spraying of the directional substance to the indoor space where the air conditioner is located.

[0049] Optionally, the air conditioner has an associated device configured to control the cleaning of the ground. The associated device has a communication connection with the air conditioner to ensure that the air conditioner and the associated device can realize information transmission, and the air conditioner can send control instructions to the associated device. Specifically, the associated device can be a sweeping and mopping robot.

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

[0051] In combination with Figure 1 The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

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

[0053] S20, determining an air conditioning strategy according to the malodor information and the time information.

[0054] S30, controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy.

[0055] The method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can obtain odor information of a space where the air conditioner is located and corresponding time information, and then control the air conditioner to process air in the space according to a corresponding air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information, so as to achieve inhibition processing of the odor in the space, thereby solving the problem of adverse experience caused by the odor in the space to the user and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0056] In step S10, the air conditioner can obtain the odor information by the following manner: obtaining odor detection information of a gas sensor configured by the air conditioner; and determining the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located according to the odor detection information.

[0057] In some embodiments, the space where the air conditioner is located is provided with a plurality of gas sensors, and the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located is obtained by the following manner: obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors; obtaining installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors in a case where the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located; and determining the odor information according to the installation position information and the odor detection information.

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

[0059] In actual application, the odor information can include an odor category. According to the arrangement information in the space where the air conditioner is located, the installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors can be determined, and based on the detection data of the plurality of gas sensors and the installation position information of the plurality of sensors, the odor source information of the detection data of the plurality of gas sensors can be determined; in a case where the detection data of one or more gas sensors of the plurality of gas sensors indicates that there is an odor, the odor category can be determined according to the odor source information. For example, the detection data of the odor sensor arranged beside the kitchen garbage can of the plurality of odor sensors indicates that there is an odor, and then it can be determined that the odor category is kitchen odor. The odor category can include kitchen odor, sewer odor, mold odor, paint odor, etc.

[0060] As an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 The step S10 can specifically include the following steps:

[0061] S11, obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors.

[0062] S12, obtaining installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors in a case where the odor detection information indicates that there is an odor in the space where the air conditioner is located.

[0063] S13, determining the odor information according to the installation position information and the odor detection information.

[0064] By adopting the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the installation position information of a plurality of gas sensors in the space where the air conditioner is located is acquired to determine odor information, and then the air conditioner is controlled to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to a corresponding air regulation strategy according to the odor information and corresponding time information, so as to achieve the inhibition processing of the odor in the space, thereby solving the adverse experience caused by the odor in the space to the user and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0065] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the time information can include a current season and / or a current time. In some embodiments, determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information and the time information can include: determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current season when the odor information is acquired. In other embodiments, determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information and the time information can include: determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current time when the odor information is acquired. In other embodiments, determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information and the time information can include: determining the air regulation strategy according to the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located and the current season and the current time when the odor information is acquired.

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

[0067] In actual applications, the odor level can be divided into five odor levels, specifically including: 0-level odor, 1-level odor, 2-level odor, 3-level odor and 4-level odor. The 0-level odor can be used to represent that the user cannot perceive the odor or has no discomfort to the odor; the 1-level odor can be used to represent that the user can perceive the existence of the odor; the 2-level odor can be used to represent that the user can perceive the existence of the odor and feels uncomfortable to the odor; the 3-level odor can be used to represent that the user can perceive a strong odor and feels very uncomfortable to the odor; and the 4-level odor can be used to represent that the user can perceive a strong odor and feels extremely uncomfortable to the odor.

[0068] Optionally, the odor level can also be associated with an odor category and the sensitivity of the user to the odor category. Here, the sensitivity to different odor categories can be distinguished, thereby defining the odor level division mode corresponding to different users.

[0069] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the current season can include spring, summer, autumn and winter. Specifically, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season can include: in the case that it is determined that the odor level meets the 1st or 2nd odor level, determining the air conditioning strategy as controlling the air conditioner to continue the current operation state and controlling the air conditioner to start the fresh air function to control the new air module to operate; and after the new air module operates for a first preset time length, the odor level is acquired again, and in the case that it is determined that the odor level meets the 0th odor level, the fresh air function is closed to control the new air module to stop operating.

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

[0071] As an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 S20 can specifically include the following steps:

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

[0073] S22, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season.

[0074] By adopting the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure,

[0075] By adopting the method for controlling the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the odor level in the space is determined by acquiring the odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors in the space where the air conditioner is located, and then the air in the space where the air conditioner is located is processed according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season, so as to realize the inhibition processing of the odor in the space, thereby solving the adverse experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0076] Optionally, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor level and the current season, including: obtaining an air conditioner information base, the air conditioner information base storing a plurality of odor levels and a plurality of processing manners corresponding to the plurality of odor levels in different seasons; determining a target processing manner from the air conditioner information base, the target processing manner matching the current season and the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located; and determining the target processing manner as the air conditioning strategy.

[0077] As an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 4 S22 can specifically include the following steps:

[0078] S221, obtaining an air conditioner information base, the air conditioner information base storing a plurality of odor levels and a plurality of processing manners corresponding to the plurality of odor levels in different seasons.

[0079] S222, determining a target processing manner from the air conditioner information base, the target processing manner matching the current season and the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located.

[0080] S223, determining the target processing manner as the air conditioning strategy.

[0081] By using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiments 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 that the inhibition processing of the odor in the space is realized, thereby solving the adverse 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 a current time, and the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor information and the time information, including: determining an odor category of the odor information; and determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time.

[0083] As an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5 S20 can specifically include the following steps:

[0084] S23, determining an odor category of the odor information.

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

[0086] By using the method for controlling an air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the air conditioner is controlled according to the odor category and the current time to process the air in the space where the air conditioner is located according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy, so that the inhibition processing of the odor in the space is realized, thereby solving the adverse 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: in a case that the current time is in a first period in which the user is sleeping, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category; in a case that the current time is in a second period in which the user is active, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the odor preference information of the user.

[0088] Optionally, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category, including: in a case that the odor category conforms to a first reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include starting a fresh air function and / or spraying a fragrance substance; in a case that the odor category conforms to a second reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include increasing the ambient humidity and controlling an associated device to perform floor cleaning; wherein the first reference category includes an acid odor and an ammonia odor; and the second reference category includes a smoke odor. Specifically, the first reference category can include a plant odor and a sewer odor. The second reference odor can include a kitchen odor and a cooking fume odor. The plant odor can include a fertilizer odor used for plant cultivation.

[0089] Optionally, the air conditioning strategy is determined according to the odor category, including: in a case that the odor category conforms to a third reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include first controlling the air conditioner to perform humidification operation, and then controlling the air conditioner to start a fresh air function after a preset time period; in a case that the odor category conforms to a fourth reference category, determining the air conditioning strategy to include first controlling the air conditioner to perform humidification operation, and then controlling the air conditioner to spray a fragrance substance after a preset time period. Specifically, the third reference category can include a paint odor. The fourth reference odor can include a pet odor or a human body odor.

[0090] As an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 The step S24 can specifically include the following steps:

[0091] S241, in a case that the current time is in a first period in which the user is sleeping, determining the odor category.

[0092] S242, in a case that the odor category conforms to a first reference category, starting a fresh air function and / or spraying a fragrance substance.

[0093] S243, in a case that the odor category conforms to a second reference category, increasing the ambient humidity and controlling an associated device to perform floor cleaning.

[0094] In actual application, if there are multiple categories of odors in the home, the priority of odor treatment can be determined according to the sensitivity of the user to different odor categories, so as to determine the air conditioning strategy suitable for the user in the room.

[0095] Optionally, the determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time can further include: determining the air conditioning strategy as controlling the air conditioner to start a fresh air function in a case that the current time is in a reference ventilation period. The reference ventilation period can be a factory setting or a user manual setting. For example, the reference ventilation period can be from 9:00 to 11:00 in the morning and from 14:00 to 16:00 in the afternoon.

[0096] In combination with Figure 7 As shown in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device 200 for controlling an air conditioner, which includes a processor 201 and a memory 202. Optionally, the device can further include a communication interface 203 and a bus 204. The processor 201, the communication interface 203, and the memory 202 can communicate with each other through the bus 204. The communication interface 203 can be used for information transmission. The processor 201 can invoke the logic instructions in the memory 202 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0097] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 202 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, which can be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

[0098] The memory 202 as a computer readable storage medium can be used to store software programs, computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiments 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, implements the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

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

[0100] In combination with Figure 8 As shown in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an air conditioner 100, which includes an air conditioner body and the device 200 for controlling the air conditioner described above. The device 200 for controlling the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to being placed in the air conditioner, but also includes installation connection with other components of the air conditioner, including but not limited to physical connection, electrical connection or signal transmission connection, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand that the device 200 for controlling the air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, and thus other feasible embodiments can be realized.

[0101] By using the air conditioner 100 provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the odor information and the corresponding time information of the space where the air conditioner 100 is located are acquired, and then the air conditioner 100 is controlled to process the air in the space according to the corresponding air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information, so as to realize the inhibition processing of the odor in the space, thereby solving the adverse experience caused by the odor in the space to the user's life, and creating a better odor environment for the user.

[0102] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer readable storage medium, which stores computer executable instructions, and the computer executable instructions are configured to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner.

[0103] The computer readable storage medium described above can be a transitory computer readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

[0104] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to make a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes, or can be a transitory storage medium.

[0105] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0106] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples 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 implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0107] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to apparatuses, devices, etc.), can be implemented in other manners. For example, the described apparatus embodiments can be implemented only in a form of a logical function, and can be implemented by using a manner such as software (for example, application program) or the like. In some embodiments, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the displayed or discussed coupling or direct coupling or indirect coupling between different units, or the coupling or direct coupling or indirect coupling between the displayed or discussed communication connections can be in a form of electrical, mechanical or other forms.

[0108] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the drawings show the possible implementation architectures, functions and operations of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowcharts or block diagrams can represent a module, a program segment or a part of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks can occur in an order different from that noted in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and sometimes they can be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks can also occur in an order different from that disclosed in the descriptions, 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 sometimes they can be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and the combination of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining odor information of a space where an air conditioner is located, and obtaining time information when the odor information is obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information; controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy; the time information comprises a current season, and the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information comprises: determining an odor level corresponding to the odor information; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season; the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor level and the current season comprises: obtaining an air conditioner information library, the air conditioner information library storing a plurality of odor levels and a plurality of processing modes corresponding to the plurality of odor levels respectively in different seasons; determining a target processing mode from the air conditioner information library, the target processing mode matching the odor level in the space where the air conditioner is located and conforming to the current season; and determining the target processing mode as the air conditioning strategy.

2. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining odor information of a space where an air conditioner is located, and obtaining time information when the odor information is obtained; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information; controlling the air conditioner to execute the air conditioning strategy; the time information comprises a current time, and the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor information and the time information comprises: determining an odor category of the odor information; determining an air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time; the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category and the current time comprises: in a case where the current time is in a first time period in which a user sleeps, determining the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category; in a case where the current time is in a second time period in which the user is active, determining the air conditioning strategy according to odor preference information of the user and the odor category; the determining of the air conditioning strategy according to the odor category comprises: in a case where the odor category conforms to a first reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy comprises starting a fresh air function and / or spraying an aromatic substance; in a case where the odor category conforms to a second reference category, determining that the air conditioning strategy comprises increasing ambient humidity and controlling an associated device to perform floor cleaning; wherein the first reference category comprises acid odor and ammonia odor, and the second reference category comprises smoke odor.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The space where the air conditioner is located is provided with a plurality of gas sensors, and the obtaining of the odor information of the space where the air conditioner is located comprises: obtaining odor detection information of the plurality of gas sensors; in a case where the odor detection information indicates that the space where the air conditioner is located has an odor, obtaining installation position information of the plurality of gas sensors; determining the odor information according to the installation position information and the odor detection information.

4. An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory having stored 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 3 when the program instructions are executed.

5. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The method comprises: an air conditioner main body; the device for controlling an air conditioner according to claim 4 is installed on the air conditioner main body.

6. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions are executed to perform the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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