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

Abstract

The present application relates to an air conditioner and an intelligent device interconnection control method, device and air conditioner, the intelligent device including a smart mosquito net, a smart house door and a smart window. The interconnection control method includes: receiving a mosquito net unfolding signal; determining whether the air conditioner is in an operating state; if not, determining whether a first condition for opening the smart house door is met and whether a second condition for opening the smart window is met; if at least one of the first condition and the second condition is met, controlling the corresponding smart house door and / or smart window to open; if neither the first condition nor the second condition is met, starting the air conditioner and controlling the air conditioner to operate in a natural air supply mode to blow natural air that has not been heat exchanged to an indoor environment space. The present application automatically adjusts environmental parameters through the air conditioner, smart house door or smart window when the smart mosquito net is unfolded, effectively alleviating the discomfort experienced by the user due to the unfolding of the smart mosquito net, and has a high degree of intelligence.

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 air conditioners and intelligent devices. 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 implement the concept of interconnection with other devices and cannot 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 once the mosquito net is unfolded, users inevitably feel stuffy and have a poor experience due to its blocking and space-restricting effects.

[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 device, so as to automatically adjust the environmental parameters in the indoor environment space by means of an air conditioner or other smart device when the smart mosquito net is deployed, thereby alleviating the discomfort experience of the user inside the smart mosquito net.

[0006] Another objective of the first aspect of this invention is to save energy as much as possible without affecting the user's rest.

[0007] The second aspect of this invention aims to provide an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a smart device, which automatically adjusts the environmental parameters in the indoor space when the smart mosquito net is deployed, thereby alleviating the discomfort of the user inside the smart mosquito net.

[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 device, wherein the smart device includes a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window located in the same indoor environmental space as the air conditioner; and

[0010] The interconnection control method includes:

[0011] Receive a mosquito net deployment signal; the mosquito net deployment signal is generated when the smart mosquito net performs an deployment action in response to a received deployment start command;

[0012] Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation;

[0013] If not, determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met;

[0014] If at least one of the first and second conditions is met, then the corresponding smart door and / or smart window is controlled to open; and

[0015] If neither the first condition nor the second condition is met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

[0016] Optionally, when the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method specifically includes:

[0017] First, determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met according to a preset sequence.

[0018] If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open;

[0019] If the first condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met;

[0020] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; and

[0021] If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

[0022] Optionally, after controlling the smart door to open, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0023] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space;

[0024] If the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, then the current state is maintained;

[0025] If the internal wind speed is less than the preset wind speed value, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met;

[0026] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; and

[0027] If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

[0028] Optionally, the step of determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met includes:

[0029] Detect whether there is a human body in the space opposite to the indoor environment space located at the smart door;

[0030] If so, then the first condition is not met; and

[0031] If not, then the first condition is satisfied;

[0032] And / or;

[0033] The steps for determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met specifically include:

[0034] The internal temperature and internal wind speed within the indoor environment space, and the external temperature and external wind speed within the outdoor environment space are obtained.

[0035] Calculate the temperature difference between the internal temperature and the external temperature, and the wind speed difference between the internal wind speed and the external wind speed;

[0036] If the temperature difference is less than or equal to a preset temperature difference value and the wind speed difference is less than or equal to a preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is satisfied.

[0037] If the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value, or the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is determined not to be met.

[0038] Optionally, when the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method specifically includes:

[0039] First, determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met according to a preset sequence;

[0040] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open;

[0041] If the second condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open is met;

[0042] If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open; and

[0043] If the first condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

[0044] Optionally, after controlling the smart door to open, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0045] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space;

[0046] If the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, then the current state is maintained;

[0047] If the internal wind speed is less than the preset wind speed value, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural wind into the indoor environment.

[0048] Optionally, the step of determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met specifically includes:

[0049] The indoor noise level in the indoor environment and the outdoor noise level in the outdoor environment are obtained.

[0050] If the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is less than a preset noise value, then the second condition is satisfied; if the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, then the second condition is not satisfied.

[0051] And / or;

[0052] The steps for determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met specifically include:

[0053] The system acquires indoor noise within the indoor environment space and outdoor noise within the space on the opposite side of the smart door, which is opposite to the indoor environment space.

[0054] If the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is less than the preset noise value, then the first condition is satisfied; if the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, then the first condition is not satisfied.

[0055] Optionally, after controlling the smart window to open, the interconnection control method further includes:

[0056] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space; and

[0057] The opening degree of the smart window is adjusted according to the internal wind speed.

[0058] 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 device, the smart device including a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window located in the same indoor environment space as the air conditioner; and the interconnection control device includes:

[0059] 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.

[0060] According to a third aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides an air conditioner including the interconnection control device according to any of the above embodiments.

[0061] In the interconnection control method for air conditioners and smart mosquito nets provided by this invention, the air conditioner and smart devices are located in the same indoor environment, facilitating their collaborative operation to jointly regulate the environmental parameters within the indoor space. Specifically, the interconnection control method of this invention first determines the status of the air conditioner when the smart mosquito net is deployed. If the air conditioner is running, the indoor environment is typically relatively enclosed to ensure cooling efficiency, making it unsuitable to adjust the opening and closing status of the smart door and smart window. If the air conditioner is off, it indicates that the user has no need for cooling. Therefore, this invention only determines whether the first condition for opening the smart door and the second condition for opening the smart window are met when the air conditioner is off. If either condition is met, opening the corresponding smart door or smart window achieves ventilation of the indoor environment. If neither condition is met, the environmental parameters within the indoor space cannot be effectively regulated through the smart door and smart window. In this case, the air conditioner is activated and operates in natural ventilation mode to blow natural air into the indoor space, effectively regulating the environmental parameters as well. As can be seen, this invention achieves the goal of automatically adjusting the environmental parameters in the indoor space through the air conditioner, smart door, or smart window when the smart mosquito net is unfolded, by interconnecting the air conditioner with the smart door or smart window. This effectively alleviates the discomfort such as stuffiness caused to users when the smart mosquito net is unfolded, and the invention has a high degree of intelligence.

[0062] Furthermore, the interconnected control method of this invention first determines whether the first condition of the smart door being open and the second condition of the smart window being open are met. This aims to alleviate the discomfort caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net, such as stuffiness, by opening the smart door and / or smart window as much as possible without disturbing the user's rest. The air conditioner is only activated and operates in natural ventilation mode if neither the first nor the second condition is met. This ensures that the user is not disturbed by the opening of the smart window or smart door, and also reduces the likelihood of the air conditioner starting, saving energy. In addition, in natural ventilation mode, the airflow from the air conditioner is unheated natural wind, thus meeting the user's initial need for no cooling, providing only an airflow (similar to a fan), thereby alleviating the discomfort caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net.

[0063] 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

[0064] 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:

[0065] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0068] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0069] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an interconnected control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0071] This invention first provides a method for interconnecting and controlling air conditioners and smart devices, which enables intelligent interconnection between air conditioners and smart devices, providing a scenario for interconnection of smart home appliances and effectively improving the level of intelligence.

[0072] Specifically, smart devices include smart mosquito nets, smart doors, and smart windows located in the same indoor environment as the air conditioner, so that the air conditioner can work together with multiple smart devices to jointly regulate the environmental parameters in the indoor environment and improve the user's smart experience in the indoor environment.

[0073] 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 device, 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 device are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device between the air conditioner and the smart device can be provided. This control device can receive signals sent by the air conditioner and the smart device, and can also send signals to the air conditioner and the smart device. This control device can be set up separately or can be installed inside the air conditioner.

[0074] The intelligent device in this embodiment possesses intelligent characteristics precisely because, as mentioned above, it can both send signals to and receive signals from the control device. Specifically, this can be achieved by setting a controller on the intelligent device. Similarly, an air conditioner can also be equipped with its own controller, thereby enabling it to both send and receive signals from the control device.

[0075] Specifically, the interconnection control method between the air conditioner and the smart device of the present invention includes:

[0076] Receives a mosquito net deployment signal; this mosquito net deployment signal is generated when the smart mosquito net performs the deployment action in response to the received deployment start command;

[0077] Determine if the air conditioner is running;

[0078] If not, determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met.

[0079] If at least one of the first and second conditions is met, then the corresponding smart door and / or smart window will be opened; and

[0080] If neither the first nor the second condition is met, the air conditioner will be turned on and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

[0081] The interconnected control method of this invention first determines the status of the air conditioner when the smart mosquito net is deployed. If the air conditioner is running, the indoor environment is usually relatively closed to ensure cooling effect, so it is not suitable to adjust the opening and closing status of the smart door and smart window, and therefore it is not suitable to use the subsequent execution logic. If the air conditioner is off, it means that the user has no need for cooling. Therefore, this invention only determines whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met when the air conditioner is off. If either condition is met, opening the corresponding smart door or smart window can achieve the purpose of ventilating the indoor environment; if neither condition is met, the environmental parameters in the indoor environment cannot be effectively adjusted through the smart door and smart window. At this time, the air conditioner is started and it is set to operate in natural ventilation mode to blow natural wind into the indoor environment, which can also effectively adjust the environmental parameters in the indoor environment.

[0082] As can be seen, this invention achieves the goal of automatically adjusting the environmental parameters in the indoor space through the air conditioner, smart door, or smart window when the smart mosquito net is unfolded, by interconnecting the air conditioner with the smart door or smart window. This effectively alleviates the discomfort such as stuffiness caused to users when the smart mosquito net is unfolded, and the invention has a high degree of intelligence.

[0083] Furthermore, the interconnected control method of this invention first determines whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met. This aims to alleviate discomfort such as stuffiness caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net by opening the smart door and / or smart window as much as possible, without disturbing the user's rest. The air conditioner is only activated and operates in natural ventilation mode if neither the first nor the second condition is met. This ensures that the user is not disturbed by the opening of the smart window or smart door, and also reduces the likelihood of the air conditioner starting, thus saving energy.

[0084] In addition, in natural airflow mode, the air conditioner blows out natural air that has not been heated, thus meeting the user's initial need for no cooling and simply providing an airflow (similar to a fan), thereby alleviating the stuffiness and other discomfort caused by the smart mosquito net being set up, and ensuring the user's comfort.

[0085] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method of the present invention may specifically include:

[0086] First, determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met according to the preset sequence.

[0087] If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open;

[0088] If the first condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met;

[0089] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; and

[0090] If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner will be turned on and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0091] In other words, there is a pre-set order in which the first condition for opening the smart door and the second condition for opening the smart window are determined. In one embodiment, the first condition may be determined first, and the second condition may be determined only if the first condition is not met.

[0092] Specifically, Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 1 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0093] Step S10: Receive the signal for the mosquito net to unfold;

[0094] Step S20: Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; if not, proceed to step S310.

[0095] Step S310: Determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met; if yes, proceed to step S410; if no, proceed to step S510.

[0096] Step S410: Control the smart door to open;

[0097] Step S510: Determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met; if yes, proceed to step S610; if no, proceed to step S710.

[0098] Step S610: Control the smart window to open; and

[0099] Step S710: Start the air conditioner and control it to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0100] The inventors recognized that smart doors separate the indoor environment from other spaces within the room (such as the living room and hallway). These other spaces may be relatively enclosed or connected to the outside, thus affecting ventilation within the indoor environment when the smart door is open. If the other space on the other side of the smart door is relatively enclosed, ventilation may be poor when the door is open, failing to maintain airflow and effectively alleviating the stuffiness and discomfort caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net.

[0101] Therefore, in some embodiments, after controlling the smart door to open, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0102] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment;

[0103] If the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, the current state will be maintained.

[0104] If the internal wind speed is less than the preset wind speed value, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met;

[0105] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; and

[0106] If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner will be turned on and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0107] When the internal wind speed in the indoor environment is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, it means that the smart door has achieved a relatively obvious airflow effect in the indoor environment. At this time, the current state can be maintained, that is, there is no need to adjust the state of the smart door, smart window and air conditioner.

[0108] When the internal wind speed in the indoor environment is lower than the preset wind speed value, it indicates that the airflow effect in the indoor environment is minimal after the smart door is opened. Further measures are needed to effectively alleviate the discomfort caused to users when the smart mosquito net is deployed. Therefore, it is necessary to further determine whether the second condition of opening the smart window is met, and to selectively open the smart window or turn on the natural air supply mode of the air conditioner to ensure that a significant ventilation effect is formed in the indoor environment, thereby improving the comfort experience of users inside the smart mosquito net.

[0109] Specifically, Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 2 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0110] Step S10: Receive the signal for the mosquito net to unfold;

[0111] Step S20: Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; if not, proceed to step S310.

[0112] Step S310: Determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met; if yes, proceed to step S410; if no, proceed to step S510.

[0113] Step S410: Control the smart door to open;

[0114] Step S411: Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space;

[0115] Step S412: Determine whether the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value; if yes, proceed to step S413; if no, proceed to step S510.

[0116] Step S413: Maintain the existing state;

[0117] Step S510: Determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met; if yes, proceed to step S610; if no, proceed to step S710.

[0118] Step S610: Control the smart window to open; and

[0119] Step S710: Start the air conditioner and control it to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0120] In some embodiments, the step of determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met may specifically include:

[0121] Detect whether there is a human body in the space opposite the indoor environment space located at the smart door;

[0122] If so, then the first condition is not met; and

[0123] If not, then the first condition is satisfied.

[0124] If there is a person in the space opposite the smart door (e.g., the living room), opening the smart door may cause mutual interference. Therefore, the first condition is not met, and the smart door cannot be opened. If there is no person in the space opposite the smart door, opening the smart door will not cause any interference to the user, and the smart door can be opened.

[0125] In some embodiments, the step of determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met may specifically include:

[0126] It acquires the internal temperature and internal wind speed within an indoor environment, as well as the external temperature and external wind speed within an outdoor environment.

[0127] Calculate the temperature difference between the internal and external temperatures, and the wind speed difference between the internal and external wind speeds;

[0128] If the temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference value and the wind speed difference is less than or equal to the preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is satisfied.

[0129] If the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value, or the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is not met.

[0130] If the temperature difference between the interior and exterior is small, and the wind speed difference between the interior and exterior is also small, it means that the environmental parameters of the indoor and outdoor environments are not significantly different. In this case, opening the smart window will not cause a significant difference in the user's physical experience, so it is suitable to open the smart window.

[0131] If there is a large temperature difference between the inside and outside, or a large wind speed difference between the inside and outside, it indicates that the indoor and outdoor environments differ significantly in temperature or wind speed. Opening the smart window will cause large temperature or wind speed fluctuations in the indoor environment, resulting in significant differences in user experience. Therefore, it is not suitable to open the smart window.

[0132] In some embodiments, when the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method of the present invention specifically includes:

[0133] First, determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met according to the preset order;

[0134] If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open;

[0135] If the second condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open is met;

[0136] If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open; and

[0137] If the first condition is not met, the air conditioner will be turned on and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0138] In other words, there is a pre-set order in which the first condition for opening the smart door and the second condition for opening the smart window are determined. In one embodiment, the second condition may be determined first, and the first condition may be determined only if the second condition is not met.

[0139] Specifically, Figure 3 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 3 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0140] Step S10: Receive the signal for the mosquito net to unfold;

[0141] Step S20: Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; if not, proceed to step S320.

[0142] Step S320: Determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met; if not, proceed to step S420; if not, proceed to step S520.

[0143] Step S420: Control the smart window to open;

[0144] Step S520: Continue to determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met; if yes, proceed to step S620; if no, proceed to step S720.

[0145] Step S620: Control the smart door to open; and

[0146] Step S720: Start the air conditioner and control it to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0147] The inventors recognized that smart doors separate the indoor environment from other spaces within the room (such as the living room and hallway). These other spaces may be relatively enclosed or connected to the outside, thus affecting ventilation within the indoor environment when the smart door is open. If the other space on the other side of the smart door is relatively enclosed, ventilation may be poor when the door is open, failing to maintain airflow and effectively alleviating the stuffiness and discomfort caused by the unfolding of the smart mosquito net.

[0148] Therefore, in some embodiments, after controlling the smart door to open, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0149] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment;

[0150] If the internal wind speed is greater than the preset wind speed value, the current state will be maintained.

[0151] If the internal wind speed is lower than the preset wind speed value, the air conditioner will be turned on and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0152] When the internal wind speed in the indoor environment is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, it means that the smart door has achieved a relatively obvious airflow effect in the indoor environment. At this time, the current state can be maintained, that is, there is no need to adjust the state of the smart door, smart window and air conditioner.

[0153] When the internal wind speed in the indoor environment is lower than the preset wind speed value, it indicates that the airflow effect in the indoor environment is minimal after the smart door is opened. Further measures are needed to effectively alleviate the discomfort caused to users when the smart mosquito net is deployed. However, it is not advisable to open the smart window at this time. Instead, the air conditioner should be turned on in natural ventilation mode to ensure a significant ventilation effect in the indoor environment and improve the comfort experience of users inside the smart mosquito net.

[0154] Specifically, Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a smart device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 4 The interconnection control method of the present invention includes:

[0155] Step S10: Receive the signal for the mosquito net to unfold;

[0156] Step S20: Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; if not, proceed to step S320.

[0157] Step S320: Determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met; if not, proceed to step S420; if not, proceed to step S520.

[0158] Step S420: Control the smart window to open;

[0159] Step S520: Continue to determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met; if yes, proceed to step S620; if no, proceed to step S720.

[0160] Step S620: Control the smart door to open;

[0161] Step S621: Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space;

[0162] Step S622: Determine whether the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value; if yes, proceed to step S623; if no, proceed to step S720.

[0163] Step S623, maintain the existing state; and

[0164] Step S720: Start the air conditioner and control it to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unheated natural air into the indoor environment.

[0165] In some embodiments, the step of determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met may specifically include:

[0166] Acquire indoor noise levels within the indoor environment and outdoor noise levels within the outdoor environment;

[0167] If the noise difference between indoor and outdoor noise is less than the preset noise value, the second condition is deemed met; if the noise difference between indoor and outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, the second condition is deemed not met.

[0168] If the noise difference between indoors and outdoors is less than the preset noise level, then opening the smart window will not affect the user's rest, thus satisfying the second condition. Conversely, if the noise difference is greater than the preset level, it will affect the user's rest and will not satisfy the second condition.

[0169] In some embodiments, the step of determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met may specifically include:

[0170] It acquires indoor noise within the indoor environment and outdoor noise within the space opposite the indoor environment, located at the smart door.

[0171] If the noise difference between indoor and outdoor noise is less than the preset noise value, the first condition is met; if the noise difference between indoor and outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, the first condition is not met.

[0172] If the noise difference between indoors and outdoors is less than the preset noise level, opening the smart door will not disturb the user's rest, thus meeting the first condition. Conversely, if the difference is greater than the preset noise level, it will disturb the user's rest, and the first condition will not be met.

[0173] In some embodiments, after controlling the smart window to open, the interconnection control method of the present invention further includes:

[0174] Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment; and

[0175] The opening degree of the smart window is adjusted according to the internal wind speed.

[0176] The inventors recognized that the degree to which a smart window is open may affect the perceived wind speed in an indoor environment. Therefore, the degree to which a smart window is open can be adjusted based on the current internal wind speed, so that the airflow effect in the indoor environment just meets the user's requirements for the feeling of wind.

[0177] The present invention also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a smart device, the smart device including a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window that are located in the same indoor environment space as the air conditioner.

[0178] Figure 5 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.

[0179] 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.

[0180] As mentioned above, the interconnection control method between the air conditioner and the smart device 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 device. 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 device.

[0181] The interconnected control device 20 can also be various types of centralized control equipment, arranged in a designated space, to control air conditioners and smart devices. Data connection methods between the interconnected control device 20 and air conditioners and smart devices include, but are not limited to, wireless transmission, infrared transmission, and ultrasonic transmission.

[0182] 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.

[0183] The present invention also provides an air conditioner. Figure 6 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.

[0184] 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 device and send signals to the smart device. 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.

[0185] 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.

[0186] 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 device, wherein the smart device includes a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window that are located in the same indoor environment space as the air conditioner; and The interconnection control method includes: Receive a mosquito net deployment signal; the mosquito net deployment signal is generated when the smart mosquito net performs an deployment action in response to a received deployment start command; Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; If not, determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met; If at least one of the first and second conditions is met, then the corresponding smart door and / or smart window is controlled to open; and If neither the first condition nor the second condition is met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment. in The steps for determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met include: Detect whether there is a human body in the space opposite to the indoor environment space located at the smart door; If so, then the first condition is not met; and If not, then the first condition is satisfied; And / or; The steps for determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met specifically include: The internal temperature and internal wind speed within the indoor environment space, and the external temperature and external wind speed within the outdoor environment space are obtained. Calculate the temperature difference between the internal temperature and the external temperature, and the wind speed difference between the internal wind speed and the external wind speed; If the temperature difference is less than or equal to a preset temperature difference value and the wind speed difference is less than or equal to a preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is satisfied. If the temperature difference is greater than the preset temperature difference value, or the wind speed difference is greater than the preset wind speed difference value, then the second condition is determined not to be met.

2. The interconnection control method according to claim 1, wherein... When the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method specifically includes: First, determine whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met according to a preset sequence. If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open; If the first condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met; If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; as well as If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

3. The interconnection control method according to claim 2, wherein... After the smart door is opened, the interconnected control method further includes: Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space; If the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, then the current state is maintained; If the internal wind speed is less than the preset wind speed value, then continue to determine whether the second condition for the smart window to open is met; If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; as well as If the second condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

4. A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a smart device, wherein the smart device includes a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window that are located in the same indoor environment as the air conditioner; and The interconnection control method includes: Receive a mosquito net deployment signal; the mosquito net deployment signal is generated when the smart mosquito net performs an deployment action in response to a received deployment start command; Determine whether the air conditioner is in operation; If not, determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open and the second condition for the smart window to open are met; If at least one of the first and second conditions is met, then the corresponding smart door and / or smart window is controlled to open; and If neither the first condition nor the second condition is met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment. in The steps for determining whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met specifically include: The indoor noise level in the indoor environment and the outdoor noise level in the outdoor environment are obtained. If the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is less than a preset noise value, then the second condition is satisfied; if the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, then the second condition is not satisfied. And / or; The steps for determining whether the first condition for opening the smart door is met specifically include: The system acquires indoor noise within the indoor environment space and outdoor noise within the space on the opposite side of the smart door, which is opposite to the indoor environment space. If the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is less than the preset noise value, then the first condition is satisfied; if the noise difference between the indoor noise and the outdoor noise is greater than or equal to the preset noise value, then the first condition is not satisfied.

5. The interconnection control method according to claim 4, wherein When the air conditioner is in a stopped state, the interconnection control method specifically includes: First, determine whether the second condition for opening the smart window is met according to a preset sequence; If the second condition is met, then control the smart window to open; If the second condition is not met, then continue to determine whether the first condition for the smart door to open is met; If the first condition is met, then control the smart door to open; as well as If the first condition is not met, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural airflow mode to blow unexchanged natural air into the indoor environment.

6. The interconnection control method according to claim 5, wherein After the smart door is opened, the interconnected control method further includes: Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space; If the internal wind speed is greater than or equal to the preset wind speed value, then the current state is maintained; If the internal wind speed is less than the preset wind speed value, the air conditioner is started and controlled to operate in natural air supply mode to blow unexchanged natural wind into the indoor environment.

7. The interconnection control method according to claim 1 or 4, wherein After the smart window is opened, the interconnected control method further includes: Obtain the internal wind speed within the indoor environment space; as well as The opening degree of the smart window is adjusted according to the internal wind speed.

8. An interconnection control device for an air conditioner and smart devices, wherein the smart devices include a smart mosquito net, a smart door, and a smart window located in the same indoor environment as the air conditioner; and the interconnection control device includes: 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 1-7.

9. An air conditioner comprising the interconnected control device according to claim 8.

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