Interconnection control method and device for air conditioner and intelligent mosquito net, and air conditioner

Abstract

The present application relates to an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net interconnection control method and device, and an air conditioner. The interconnection control method comprises: acquiring the temperature and wind speed at the position of the bed body corresponding to the smart mosquito net when the air conditioner is in an operating state and the smart mosquito net is in a retracted state, and taking them as a target temperature and a target wind speed respectively; receiving a mosquito net unfolding completion signal; the mosquito net unfolding completion signal is generated after the smart mosquito net completes the unfolding action in response to the unfolding start instruction received by the smart mosquito net; selectively reducing the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner according to the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after unfolding and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after unfolding and the target wind speed, so that the internal environment parameters of the smart mosquito net after unfolding are consistent or approximate with those before unfolding, and the discomfort experience of the user caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As people's living standards gradually improve and technology advances, various devices used in homes are becoming increasingly intelligent. For example, home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, and water heaters are becoming more and more intelligent. In addition, everyday items such as curtains, windows, mosquito nets, and mattresses are also becoming intelligent, resulting in smart curtains, smart windows, smart mosquito nets, and smart mattresses.

[0003] The needs for air conditioners in daily life and work go beyond traditional functions; there's a greater desire for them to adjust to users' real-time needs in various ways. Air conditioners can refer to household appliances used to regulate ambient air parameters. However, most current air conditioners, due to limitations in their functionality and structure, cannot effectively embody the concept of interconnectivity with other devices. For example, current air conditioners cannot effectively interconnect with smart mosquito nets, failing to intelligently adjust according to the user's actual needs, resulting in a poor user experience in terms of intelligence. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The inventors recognized that when the air conditioner is running, the environmental parameters inside the mosquito net will differ from those before the net is opened due to the net's blocking and space-limiting effects. If this difference is significant, it will affect the user's comfort experience.

[0005] Therefore, one objective of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one deficiency of the prior art and provide an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, so as to automatically adjust the environmental parameters inside the smart mosquito net after the smart mosquito net is deployed.

[0006] A further objective of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the user's comfort experience in several ways.

[0007] The second aspect of this invention aims to provide an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, so as to automatically adjust the environmental parameters inside the smart mosquito net after it is deployed.

[0008] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having the above-described interconnection control device.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, wherein the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net are located in the same indoor environment space, and the interconnection control method includes:

[0010] When the air conditioner is running and the smart mosquito net is in the retracted state, the temperature and wind speed at the bed position corresponding to the smart mosquito net are obtained and used as the target temperature and target wind speed respectively.

[0011] Receive a signal indicating that the mosquito net has been fully deployed; the signal is generated by the smart mosquito net after it has completed its deployment action in response to a received deployment start command; and

[0012] Based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed, the set temperature of the air conditioner is selectively reduced and / or the set wind speed of the air conditioner is increased.

[0013] Optionally, the step of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target wind speed includes:

[0014] Obtain the air supply mode of the air conditioner;

[0015] Determine whether the air conditioner is in a gentle airflow mode with no wind.

[0016] If so, the set temperature of the air conditioner will be selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0017] Optionally, the step of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target wind speed, further includes:

[0018] Obtain the air supply mode of the air conditioner;

[0019] Determine whether the air conditioner is in a gentle airflow mode with no wind.

[0020] If not, determine whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner;

[0021] If the bed is within the air supply range of the air conditioner, the set air speed of the air conditioner is selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed; and

[0022] If the bed is outside the air supply range of the air conditioner, the set temperature of the air conditioner will be selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0023] Optionally, the step of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature includes:

[0024] Obtain the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded;

[0025] The temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature is calculated;

[0026] If the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value, the set temperature of the air conditioner is lowered, and the process returns to continuously acquire the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded; and

[0027] If the temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference value, the set temperature of the air conditioner is kept unchanged, and the process returns to continue acquiring the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded.

[0028] Optionally, the step of selectively increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed and the target wind speed includes:

[0029] Obtain the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded;

[0030] Calculate the wind speed difference between the target wind speed and the obtained internal wind speed;

[0031] If the wind speed difference is greater than a preset wind speed difference value, then the set wind speed of the air conditioner is increased, and the process returns to continue acquiring the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded; and

[0032] If the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the preset wind speed difference value, the set wind speed of the air conditioner is kept unchanged, and the process returns to continue obtaining the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded.

[0033] Optionally, the step of determining whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner includes:

[0034] The state of the air guiding structure of the air conditioner and the position of the bed in the indoor environment space are obtained;

[0035] The air supply range of the air conditioner in the indoor environment space is determined according to the state of the air guiding structure.

[0036] Determine whether the position of the bed within the indoor environment is within the air supply range of the air conditioner within the indoor environment;

[0037] If so, then it is determined that the bed is within the air supply range of the air conditioner; and

[0038] If not, then the bed is determined to be outside the air supply range of the air conditioner.

[0039] Optionally, after selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0040] Receive an air supply adjustment signal indicating a change in the air supply mode of the air conditioner; and

[0041] Return to retrieve the air supply mode of the air conditioner.

[0042] Optionally, after selectively increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed and the target wind speed, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0043] Receive an air supply adjustment signal indicating a change in the air supply mode of the air conditioner;

[0044] Return to retrieve the air supply mode of the air conditioner.

[0045] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, comprising:

[0046] A processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a machine-executable program, and the machine-executable program, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the interconnection control method described in any of the above schemes.

[0047] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including the interconnection control device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0048] In the interconnection control method between an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net provided by this invention, the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net are located in the same indoor environment, facilitating their collaborative operation and enhancing the user's intelligent experience within the indoor space. Specifically, when the air conditioner is running, the interconnection control method first acquires the wind speed and temperature at the bed position when the smart mosquito net is closed. This wind speed and temperature are those that provide comfort to the user and are therefore used as target wind speed and temperature. If, based on the air conditioner's airflow mode, the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is opened, and the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is opened, it is determined that it is necessary to lower the internal temperature and / or increase the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net, then the set temperature of the air conditioner is lowered and / or the set wind speed is increased. This ensures that the environmental parameters inside the smart mosquito net after it is opened are consistent with or approximately the same as before the smart mosquito net is opened, avoiding any discomfort caused to the user when the smart mosquito net is opened. This invention achieves the above objectives by interconnecting the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net, providing a scenario for interconnected smart home appliances with a high degree of intelligence.

[0049] Furthermore, the inventors recognized that even under the same cooling mode, different users have different preferences for the air conditioning's airflow mode. For example, some users prefer direct cold air, some prefer protection from direct airflow, and others prefer a gentle, windless airflow. Due to the obstructing effect of the smart mosquito net, its deployment significantly impacts the airflow performance. Therefore, the interconnected control method of this invention first acquires the air conditioning's airflow mode when determining whether to lower the set temperature and / or increase the set fan speed. This airflow mode characterizes the user's desired airflow experience. If the air conditioning is in a gentle, windless airflow mode, the airflow experienced after the smart mosquito net is deployed is essentially the same as before. In this case, there is no need to increase the set fan speed; simply selectively lowering the set temperature based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after deployment and the target temperature is sufficient to meet the user's comfort needs. If the air conditioner is not in a gentle, draft-free airflow mode, and the user expects direct cool air, the air conditioner's set fan speed needs to be selectively increased based on the difference between the internal airflow speed after the smart mosquito net is opened and the target airflow speed to meet the user's requirement for direct airflow. If the air conditioner is not in a gentle, draft-free airflow mode, and the user expects to avoid direct airflow, then the user will not experience direct cool air before or after the smart mosquito net is opened. In this case, it is not necessary to increase the air conditioner's set fan speed; simply lowering the air conditioner's set temperature based on the difference between the internal temperature after the smart mosquito net is opened and the target temperature will satisfy the user's comfort experience. This invention selectively adjusts the air conditioner's set fan speed or set temperature based on the airflow mode, improving the user's comfort experience in multiple ways while meeting the user's requirements for airflow.

[0050] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0051] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the invention in detail by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or portions. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set temperature of the air conditioner is selectively reduced and / or the set wind speed of the air conditioner is increased based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is deployed, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed.

[0054] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set temperature of an air conditioner is selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set wind speed of an air conditioner is selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed.

[0056] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for determining whether a bed corresponding to a smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of an air conditioner, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnected control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0059] This invention first provides a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, which enables intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net, providing a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0060] Specifically, the smart mosquito net and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environment so that the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net can work together to improve the user's smart experience in the indoor environment.

[0061] It should be noted that the methods in the following embodiments of the present invention are all described from the perspective of the interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net, that is, the relevant steps are performed by the control device. Furthermore, the premise for implementing the solutions in the following embodiments of the present invention is that the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net can be provided. This control device can receive signals sent by the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net, and can also send signals to the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net. This control device can be set up separately or can be installed inside the air conditioner.

[0062] The smart mosquito net in this embodiment is intelligent because, as mentioned above, it can both send signals to and receive signals from the control device. Specifically, this can be achieved by installing a controller on the smart mosquito net. Similarly, an air conditioner can also be equipped with its own controller, thus enabling it to both send and receive signals from the control device.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net according to an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 1 The interconnection control method between the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net of the present invention includes:

[0064] Step S10: When the air conditioner is running and the smart mosquito net is in the retracted state, obtain the temperature and wind speed at the bed position corresponding to the smart mosquito net, and use them as the target temperature and target wind speed respectively.

[0065] Step S20: Receive a signal indicating that the mosquito net has been fully deployed; this signal is generated by the smart mosquito net after it has completed the deployment action in response to the received deployment start command.

[0066] Step S30: Selectively reduce the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increase the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is unfolded, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded.

[0067] It should be noted that the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded is the same as the temperature at the bed position after the smart mosquito net is unfolded, and the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded is the same as the wind speed at the bed position after the smart mosquito net is unfolded.

[0068] The interconnected control method of this invention first acquires the wind speed and temperature at the bed position when the smart mosquito net is closed, based on the air conditioner's operating state. This wind speed and temperature are those that provide comfort to the user, and are therefore used as target wind speed and target temperature. If, based on the air conditioner's airflow mode, the difference between the internal wind speed and target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is opened, and the difference between the internal temperature and target temperature after the smart mosquito net is opened, it is determined that it is necessary to lower the internal temperature and / or increase the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net, then the air conditioner's set temperature is lowered and / or its set wind speed is increased. This ensures that the environmental parameters inside the smart mosquito net after it is opened are consistent with or approximately the same as before the net is opened, avoiding any discomfort caused to the user when the net is opened.

[0069] This invention achieves the above objectives by interconnecting an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, providing a scenario for interconnected smart home appliances with a high degree of intelligence.

[0070] The inventors recognized that even under the same cooling mode, different users have different preferences for the airflow mode of their air conditioners. For example, some users prefer direct cold air, some prefer protection from direct airflow, and others prefer a gentle, windless breeze. Due to the obstructing effect of the smart mosquito net, its deployment has a relatively large impact on the airflow performance.

[0071] Therefore, in some embodiments, step S30, which selectively lowers the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increases the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is deployed, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed, may specifically include:

[0072] Get the air conditioner's airflow mode;

[0073] Determine if the air conditioner is in a gentle, windless airflow mode;

[0074] If so, the air conditioner's set temperature will be selectively lowered based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0075] Furthermore, when the air conditioner is not in the gentle airflow mode with no wind, the set airflow speed of the air conditioner can be selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded and the target wind speed, or the set airflow speed of the air conditioner can be selectively increased based on other judgments based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded and the target wind speed.

[0076] The interconnected control method of this invention first acquires the air supply mode of the air conditioner when determining whether it is necessary to lower the set temperature and / or increase the set fan speed of the air conditioner. This air supply mode can characterize the user's desired air supply experience. If the air conditioner is in a gentle air supply mode with no wind, it means that the user does not experience a noticeable wind before the smart mosquito net is unfolded. In this case, there is essentially no difference in wind experience after the smart mosquito net is unfolded compared to before. Therefore, there is no need to increase the set fan speed of the air conditioner. It is only necessary to selectively lower the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature to alleviate the impact of the smart mosquito net unfolding on the user's cooling experience and improve the user's comfort.

[0077] In other embodiments, step S30, which selectively lowers the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increases the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is deployed, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed, may specifically include:

[0078] Get the air conditioner's airflow mode;

[0079] Determine if the air conditioner is in a gentle, windless airflow mode;

[0080] If not, determine whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner;

[0081] If the bed is within the airflow range of the air conditioner, the air conditioner's set fan speed will be selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed and the target wind speed; and

[0082] If the bed is outside the air supply range of the air conditioner, the air conditioner's set temperature will be selectively lowered based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0083] Understandably, if the bed frame corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the airflow range of the air conditioner, it means that the user expects to be directly exposed to cold air; if the bed frame corresponding to the smart mosquito net is outside the airflow range of the air conditioner, it means that the user does not expect to be directly exposed to cold air, but rather wants to avoid being directly exposed to cold air.

[0084] Furthermore, when the air conditioner is in a gentle, windless airflow mode, the set temperature of the air conditioner can be selectively lowered or other parameters of the air conditioner can be adjusted based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

[0085] The interconnected control method of this invention first acquires the air supply mode of the air conditioner when determining whether it is necessary to lower the set temperature and / or increase the set fan speed of the air conditioner. This air supply mode characterizes the user's desired air supply experience. If the air conditioner is not in a gentle, windless air supply mode, and the user expects direct cold air, then the set fan speed of the air conditioner needs to be selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded and the target wind speed to meet the user's requirement for direct airflow. If the air conditioner is not in a gentle, windless air supply mode, and the user expects protection against direct airflow, then the user will not experience direct cold air before or after the smart mosquito net is unfolded. In this case, there is no need to increase the set fan speed of the air conditioner. It is only necessary to selectively lower the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature after the smart mosquito net is unfolded and the target temperature to alleviate the impact of the smart mosquito net unfolding on the user's cooling experience and improve the user's comfort.

[0086] This invention selectively adjusts the set fan speed or set temperature of the air conditioner according to the air supply mode, thereby improving the user's comfort experience in multiple ways while meeting the user's requirements for the airflow experience.

[0087] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set temperature of an air conditioner is selectively reduced and / or the set fan speed of the air conditioner is increased based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is deployed, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed. See also Figure 2 In some other embodiments, the steps of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set fan speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature and the target temperature after the smart mosquito net is deployed, and the difference between the internal wind speed and the target wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed may specifically include:

[0088] Step S31: Obtain the air supply mode of the air conditioner;

[0089] Step S32: Determine whether the air conditioner is in a gentle airflow mode with no wind. If yes, proceed to step S33; otherwise, proceed to step S34.

[0090] Step S33: Selectively lower the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature;

[0091] Step S34: Determine whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the airflow range of the air conditioner; if yes, proceed to step S35; if no, proceed to step S33; and

[0092] Step S35: Selectively increase the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded and the target wind speed.

[0093] That is to say, Figure 2 The embodiment shown is a combination of the two embodiments described above.

[0094] In some embodiments, step S33, which involves selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature, may specifically include:

[0095] Get the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded;

[0096] The temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature is calculated;

[0097] If the temperature difference exceeds the preset temperature difference value, the air conditioner's set temperature will be lowered, and the system will return to continuously acquire the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded; and

[0098] If the temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference value, the air conditioner's set temperature will remain unchanged, and the system will return to continue acquiring the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded.

[0099] When the temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature is greater than the preset temperature difference value, it indicates that the smart mosquito net has a significant impact on the temperature of the bed after it is unfolded, resulting in a greater perceived temperature difference for the user. In this case, lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner can reduce the temperature inside the smart mosquito net to the user's desired target temperature or close to that target temperature. This will alleviate the impact of the smart mosquito net on the user's cooling experience by adjusting the temperature without changing the airflow experience.

[0100] When the temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference value, it means that the smart mosquito net has little impact on the temperature of the bed after it is unfolded, and the user will not feel a significant temperature difference. In this case, there is no need to adjust the air conditioner's set temperature. The internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded can be continuously monitored.

[0101] Specifically, Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set temperature of an air conditioner is selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature. In some embodiments, the step of selectively reducing the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature may specifically include:

[0102] Step S331: Obtain the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded;

[0103] Step S332: Calculate the temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature;

[0104] Step S333: Determine whether the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value; if yes, proceed to step S334; if no, proceed to step S335.

[0105] Step S334: Lower the set temperature of the air conditioner and return to step S331; and

[0106] Step S335: Keep the air conditioner's set temperature unchanged and return to step S331.

[0107] In some embodiments, step S35, which selectively increases the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed and the target wind speed, may specifically include:

[0108] Obtain the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded;

[0109] Calculate the wind speed difference between the target wind speed and the acquired internal wind speed;

[0110] If the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value, the set wind speed of the air conditioner will be increased, and the system will return to continuously acquire the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded; and

[0111] If the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the preset wind speed difference value, the air conditioner's set wind speed will remain unchanged, and the system will return to continue acquiring the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded.

[0112] When the difference between the obtained internal wind speed and the target wind speed is greater than the preset wind speed difference, it means that the smart mosquito net has a significant impact on the wind speed at the bed position after it is unfolded, resulting in a greater perceived difference in wind speed for the user. In this case, increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner can increase the wind speed inside the smart mosquito net to the target wind speed that the user expects or is close to that target wind speed, thereby ensuring the user's requirements for the wind experience.

[0113] When the wind speed difference between the obtained internal wind speed and the target wind speed is less than or equal to the preset wind speed difference, it means that the smart mosquito net has little impact on the wind speed at the bed position after it is unfolded, and the user will not feel a significant difference in wind speed. In this case, there is no need to adjust the set wind speed of the air conditioner, and the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded can be continuously monitored.

[0114] Specifically, Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating how, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the set airflow speed of an air conditioner is selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed. In some embodiments, see... Figure 4 The step S35, which selectively increases the set airflow speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed, may specifically include:

[0115] Step S351: Obtain the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded;

[0116] Step S352: Calculate the wind speed difference between the target wind speed and the obtained internal wind speed;

[0117] Step S353: Determine whether the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value; if yes, proceed to step S354; if no, proceed to step S355.

[0118] Step S354: Increase the set fan speed of the air conditioner and return to step S351; and

[0119] Step S355: Keep the air conditioner's set fan speed unchanged and return to step S351.

[0120] Figure 5 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a process according to an embodiment of the present invention for determining whether the bed corresponding to a smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of an air conditioner. See also, in some embodiments, […]. Figure 5 Step S34, which determines whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner, may specifically include:

[0121] Step S341: Obtain the status of the air guiding structure of the air conditioner and the position of the bed in the indoor environment space;

[0122] Step S342: Determine the air supply range of the air conditioner in the indoor environment space based on the state of the air guide structure;

[0123] Step S343: Determine whether the position of the bed in the indoor environment is within the air supply range of the air conditioner in the indoor environment; if yes, proceed to step S344; if no, proceed to step S345.

[0124] Step S344: Determine that the bed is within the air supply range of the air conditioner; and

[0125] Step S345: Determine that the bed is outside the air supply range of the air conditioner.

[0126] It should be noted that the air guiding structure of an air conditioner includes all structures that can affect the air delivery angle. For example, the air guiding structure of an air conditioner includes the air guide plate and the louver mechanism at the air outlet. The air guide plate can adjust the air delivery angle in the vertical direction, and the louver mechanism can adjust the air delivery angle in the horizontal direction.

[0127] In step S32, some of the air guiding structures may be movable. For example, when the air guide plate swings up and down and / or the louver structure swings left and right, the air supply range of the air conditioner in the indoor environment space is the set of air supply ranges at all positions of the air guiding structure on its movement trajectory.

[0128] In some embodiments, after selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target temperature, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0129] Receives an air supply adjustment signal indicating a change in the air supply mode of the air conditioner; and

[0130] Return to retrieve the air conditioner's airflow mode.

[0131] In some embodiments, after selectively increasing the set airflow speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is deployed and the target wind speed, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0132] Receives air supply adjustment signals indicating changes in the air supply mode of the air conditioner;

[0133] Return to retrieve the air conditioner's airflow mode.

[0134] Changing the air conditioner's airflow mode may affect the user's desired airflow. In this case, it is more appropriate to re-obtain the air conditioner's airflow mode and reassess whether it is necessary to adjust the air conditioner's set temperature and / or set fan speed.

[0135] In some embodiments, the temperature and wind speed at the bed location corresponding to the smart mosquito net can be obtained through a temperature detection module and a wind speed detection module installed on an air conditioner, respectively. Therefore, the temperature detection module and wind speed detection module can be integrated into the air conditioner, making them less likely to be accidentally touched or lost by the user.

[0136] In other embodiments, the temperature and wind speed at the bed location corresponding to the smart mosquito net can also be obtained through a temperature detection module and a wind speed detection module respectively located in the bed location area. Both the temperature detection module and the wind speed detection module are interconnected with an interconnected control device used to implement the above-described interconnected control method, so as to facilitate signal transmission between the temperature detection module and the interconnected control device, and between the wind speed detection module and the interconnected control device.

[0137] The present invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, wherein the smart mosquito net and the air conditioner are located in the same indoor environment space.

[0138] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnect control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnect control device 20 of the present invention includes a processor 21 and a memory 22. The memory 22 stores a machine-executable program 23, and when the machine-executable program 23 is executed by the processor 21, it is used to implement the interconnect control method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0139] Specifically, processor 21 can be a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital processing unit, etc. Processor 21 sends and receives data via a communication interface. Memory 22 is used to store the program executed by processor 21. Memory 22 can be any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures, and accessible by a computer; it can also be a combination of multiple memories. The aforementioned machine-executable program 23 can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to the corresponding computing / processing device or via a network (e.g., the Internet, local area network, wide area network, and / or wireless network) to a computer or external storage device.

[0140] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method between the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net in any of the above embodiments is described from the perspective of the interconnection control device 20, that is, the interconnection control device 20 performs the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the interconnection control device 20 is data-connected to the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net. It can be equipped with network-side devices such as servers and cloud devices to obtain various data of the set space through the network and realize relevant adjustments by remotely sending commands to the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net.

[0141] The interconnected control device 20 can also be various centralized control equipment, arranged in a designated space, to control air conditioners and smart mosquito nets. The data connection methods between the interconnected control device 20 and the air conditioner and smart mosquito net include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, and ultrasonic transmission.

[0142] In some embodiments, the interconnected control device 20 may also be part of the air conditioner, located inside the air conditioner, and connected to the air conditioner's own controller. For example, the air conditioner may have a dedicated interconnected control device inside, which works in conjunction with a controller dedicated to performing component control.

[0143] The present invention also provides an air conditioner. Figure 7 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioner 1 has the interconnection control device 20 described in the above embodiment. That is, the interconnection control device 20 may not be located outside the air conditioner 1, but may be located on the air conditioner 1. The interconnection control device 20 and the controller of the air conditioner 1 itself may be the same component, that is, the interconnection control device 20 is used to control the operation of the air conditioner 1 itself, and also to receive signals from the smart mosquito net and send signals to the smart mosquito net.

[0144] Alternatively, the interconnected control device 20 and the air conditioner's own controller can be different components. That is, the controller is used to control the operation of the air conditioner itself, and the interconnected control device 20 is used to receive signals from the smart mosquito net and send signals to the smart mosquito net. However, the interconnected control device 20 also communicates with the controller to receive signals from the air conditioner's own controller and send signals to the controller.

[0145] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0146] It should be noted that, in the description of this invention, each functional module can be a physical module composed of multiple structures, components, or electronic devices, or a virtual module composed of multiple programs; each functional module can be an independent module or a module divided from a whole module according to its function. Those skilled in the art should understand that, provided the technical solution described in this invention can be implemented, any changes in the configuration, implementation, or positional relationship of the functional modules will not deviate from the technical principles of this invention, and therefore should all fall within the protection scope of this invention.

[0147] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although numerous exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the scope of the present invention should be understood and construed as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, wherein the air conditioner and the smart mosquito net are located in the same indoor environment, and the interconnection and control method includes: When the air conditioner is running and the smart mosquito net is in the retracted state, the temperature and wind speed at the bed position corresponding to the smart mosquito net are obtained and used as the target temperature and target wind speed respectively. Receive a signal indicating that the mosquito net has been fully deployed; the signal is generated by the smart mosquito net after it has completed its deployment action in response to a received deployment start command; and Based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed, the set temperature of the air conditioner is selectively reduced and / or the set wind speed of the air conditioner is increased.

2. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein... The steps of selectively reducing the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target wind speed include: Obtain the air supply mode of the air conditioner; Determine whether the air conditioner is in a gentle airflow mode with no wind. If so, the set temperature of the air conditioner will be selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

3. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein... The steps of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner and / or increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the air supply mode of the air conditioner, the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target temperature, and the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target wind speed, further include: Obtain the air supply mode of the air conditioner; Determine whether the air conditioner is in a gentle airflow mode with no wind. If not, determine whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner; If the bed is within the air supply range of the air conditioner, the set wind speed of the air conditioner will be selectively increased based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed. as well as If the bed is outside the air supply range of the air conditioner, the set temperature of the air conditioner will be selectively reduced based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature.

4. The interconnection control method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein The step of selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature includes: Obtain the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded; The temperature difference between the obtained internal temperature and the target temperature is calculated; If the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value, the set temperature of the air conditioner is reduced, and the process returns to continue acquiring the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded. as well as If the temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference value, the set temperature of the air conditioner is kept unchanged, and the process returns to continue acquiring the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded.

5. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein The step of selectively increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target wind speed includes: Obtain the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded; Calculate the wind speed difference between the target wind speed and the obtained internal wind speed; If the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value, the set wind speed of the air conditioner is increased, and the process returns to continue acquiring the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded. as well as If the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the preset wind speed difference value, the set wind speed of the air conditioner is kept unchanged, and the process returns to continue obtaining the internal wind speed after the smart mosquito net is unfolded.

6. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein The steps for determining whether the bed corresponding to the smart mosquito net is within the air supply range of the air conditioner include: The state of the air guiding structure of the air conditioner and the position of the bed in the indoor environment space are obtained; The air supply range of the air conditioner in the indoor environment space is determined according to the state of the air guiding structure. Determine whether the position of the bed within the indoor environment is within the air supply range of the air conditioner within the indoor environment; If so, then the bed is determined to be within the air supply range of the air conditioner; as well as If not, then the bed is determined to be outside the air supply range of the air conditioner.

7. The interconnection control method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein After selectively lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal temperature of the smart mosquito net after it is unfolded and the target temperature, the interconnected control method further includes: Receive an air supply adjustment signal indicating a change in the air supply mode of the air conditioner; as well as Return to retrieve the air supply mode of the air conditioner.

8. The interconnection control method according to claim 3, wherein After selectively increasing the set wind speed of the air conditioner based on the difference between the internal wind speed of the smart mosquito net after it is deployed and the target wind speed, the interconnection control method further includes: Receive an air supply adjustment signal indicating a change in the air supply mode of the air conditioner; Return to retrieve the air supply mode of the air conditioner.

9. An interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart mosquito net, comprising: A processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores a machine-executable program, and the machine-executable program, when executed by the processor, is used to implement the interconnect control method according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. An air conditioner comprising the interconnected control device according to claim 9.

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