Method and device for controlling air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioner control, and discloses a method for controlling an air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: under the condition that a user in a room where the air conditioner is located falls asleep, acquiring thermal comfort information of the user falling asleep and sound information collected by a voice module; under the condition that the sound information is snore, snore degree information of the user falling asleep is determined; according to the thermal comfort degree information and the snore degree information, a target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is determined; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the target air supply scheme. According to the scheme, the airflow is mildly adjusted, so that the sleeping continuity of the snorer is not influenced, and the snorer can be naturally promoted to adjust the sleeping posture, so that the interference of snore sound on other sleepers in the same room is effectively relieved from the source, and the sleeping quality of the other sleepers in the same room is remarkably improved. The invention further discloses a device for controlling the air conditioner and the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air-conditioning control, for example, to a method and device for controlling an air-conditioning, and an air-conditioning. Background Art

[0002] At present, snoring has become a common problem in daily life, especially in a sleeping environment with multiple people. Snoring not only has a negative impact on the sleep quality of the snorer himself, but more importantly, it seriously disturbs the rest of other people in the same room, causing them to have difficulty falling asleep or waking up frequently. This continuous sleep disturbance not only affects the individual's mental state and reduces the quality of life, but may also cause tension in interpersonal relationships and have an adverse impact on family harmony.

[0003] At present, there is an intelligent sleep assistance system in the related technology. The system uses advanced sensor technology to detect the sleep state of the target user, and intelligently controls the operation of the air conditioner according to the current sleep stage (such as light sleep, deep sleep, rapid eye movement stage, etc.), so that the user enters a more suitable sleep mode, thereby providing a more comfortable and quiet sleeping environment.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that there are at least the following problems in the related art:

[0005] Although relevant technologies can improve the sleep quality of indoor users to a certain extent, they lack effective solutions to alleviate the interference of snoring on the sleep of others.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0007] In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. The summary is not an extensive review, nor is it intended to identify key / critical components or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, device and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner, which can effectively alleviate the interference of snoring on the sleep of others without disturbing the sleepers and improve the overall sleep quality.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: when it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep, obtaining thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and sound information collected by a voice module; when the sound information is snoring, determining the snoring level information of the sleeping user; determining a target air supply plan for the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

[0010] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is a low level, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is a low level or a medium level, determining that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at a first speed gear; when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is a low level, or when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is a medium level, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is a high level, determining that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at a second speed gear; when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is a low level, or when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is a medium level, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is a high level. When the thermal comfort information is a high level, or when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is a medium level, the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is determined to be controlling the air-conditioning fan to operate at the third speed gear; or, when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is a high level, the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is determined to be controlling the air-conditioning fan to operate at the fourth speed gear; wherein the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the first speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the second speed gear, the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the second speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the third speed gear, and the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the third speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when operating at the fourth speed gear.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a first amplitude; when the thermal comfort information is cool and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a second amplitude; when the thermal comfort information is comfortable and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to continue to supply air according to the current air supply temperature; when the thermal comfort information is warm and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to decrease by a second amplitude; when the thermal comfort information is hot and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to decrease by a first amplitude; wherein the first amplitude is less than the second amplitude.

[0012] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: obtaining a sleep apnea-hypopnea index and an arterial oxygen saturation of a sleeping user; and determining snoring level information according to the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and the arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user.

[0013] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: determining a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner based on thermal comfort information; and controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the target air supply area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: when the thermal comfort information is comfortable, determining the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the second area; or, when the thermal comfort information is uncomfortable, determining the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the first area; wherein the first area is the area where sleeping users are located, and the second area is the area where non-sleeping users are located.

[0015] In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: when the sound information is other sounds, determining a target adjustment scheme for the air conditioner according to thermal comfort information; and controlling the air conditioner to execute the target adjustment scheme.

[0016] In some embodiments, the device for controlling an air conditioner includes: an acquisition module, configured to, when it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep, acquire thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and sound information collected by a voice module; a first determination module, configured to, when the sound information is snoring, determine the snoring level information of the sleeping user; a second determination module, configured to determine a target air supply plan of the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information; and a control module, configured to control the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

[0017] In some embodiments, the apparatus for controlling an air conditioner includes: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the aforementioned method for controlling an air conditioner when running the program instructions.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioner body; and the aforementioned device for controlling the air conditioner, installed on the air conditioner body.

[0019] The method, device and air conditioner for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] This solution can obtain the user's thermal comfort information after determining that the user has fallen asleep. And after the voice module recognizes the user's snoring, it can determine the sleeping user's snoring level information. Then, based on the sleeping user's current thermal comfort needs and snoring level, the target air supply plan of the air conditioner is accurately customized. With this solution, by gently adjusting the airflow, it will not affect the snorer's sleep continuity, but can naturally prompt him to adjust his sleeping position, thereby effectively alleviating the interference of snoring to other sleepers in the same room at the source, and significantly improving the sleep quality of the other person in the same room.

[0021] The above general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings, which do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, and the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a method for determining snoring level information provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of another device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to be able to understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the convenience of explanation, a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments is provided through multiple details. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified for display.

[0031] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0032] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0033] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B indicates: A or B.

[0034] The term "and / or" is a description of the association relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B.

[0035] The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances that are formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technology, and network communication technology into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent perception, and intelligent application. The operation process of smart home appliances often relies on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet, and electronic chips. For example, smart home appliances can be connected to electronic devices to enable users to remotely control and manage the smart home appliances.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terminal device refers to an electronic device with a wireless connection function. The terminal device can communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances by connecting to the Internet, or can directly communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliances through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc. In some embodiments, the terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or a vehicle-mounted device built into a hover car, or any combination thereof. Mobile devices may include, for example, mobile phones, smart home devices, wearable devices, smart mobile devices, virtual reality devices, etc., or any combination thereof, wherein wearable devices include, for example: smart watches, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc.

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 1 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0039] S11, when it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep, the air conditioner obtains thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and sound information collected by the voice module.

[0040] S12, when the sound information is snoring, the air conditioner determines the snoring level information of the sleeping user.

[0041] S13, the air conditioner determines a target air supply plan of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information.

[0042] S14, the air conditioner controls the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

[0043] In this solution, the air conditioner is equipped with a radar module and a voice module. Among them, the radar module can be a millimeter wave radar or a 24GHz radar module. Specifically, the radar module can determine the position, speed and motion state of the human body by calculating information such as the frequency change and phase difference of the reflected signal. And through continuous monitoring and analysis of these data, it can identify small movements of the human body, such as breathing and heart rate changes. In this way, when the radar module detects that the human body is in a stationary state, and physiological indicators such as breathing and heart rate meet the characteristics of falling asleep, it can be judged that the user in the room where the air conditioner is located has fallen asleep. With this solution, the air conditioner can use the radar module to judge whether the user is asleep.

[0044] In an optimized solution, in order to improve the accuracy of judgment, the radar module is usually combined with machine learning or deep learning algorithms for pattern recognition and classification. In this way, the unique characteristics of the sleeping state can be learned and identified by analyzing a large amount of data.

[0045] It is understandable that the signal strength of the millimeter-wave radar is easily affected by the humidity of the environment, and the echo signal will be significantly attenuated when the humidity increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, the humidity sensor integrated in the air conditioner can also be used to detect the humidity of the environment in real time, and the threshold of the reflected signal of the millimeter-wave radar can be dynamically adjusted accordingly to ensure that the micro-movement of the human body can be accurately detected under different humidity conditions, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of detection.

[0046] Furthermore, when it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located falls asleep, the air conditioner obtains thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and sound information collected by the voice module.

[0047] Specifically, the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user can be obtained in the following ways:

[0048] The air conditioner calculates the PMV value (Predicted Mean Vote).

[0049] The air conditioner obtains the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user based on the PMV value.

[0050] Among them, the PMV value can be calculated by the following formula:

[0051]

[0052] Among them, M, I cl , W represent metabolic rate, clothing thermal resistance and external mechanical work respectively, and the external mechanical work is 0. a , v, H, tr represent the ambient temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and mean radiation temperature respectively, and the mean radiation temperature tr is related to the ambient temperature t a The values ​​are equal. a 、f cl 、h c ,t cl They represent water vapor partial pressure, clothing surface coefficient, convection heat transfer coefficient and clothing outer surface temperature respectively.

[0053] Specifically, the air conditioner obtains the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user based on the PMV value, including:

[0054] When the PMV value is the first threshold, the air conditioner determines that the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user is hot. When the PMV value is the second threshold, the air conditioner determines that the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user is warm. When the PMV value is the third threshold, the air conditioner determines that the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user is comfortable. When the PMV value is the fourth threshold, the air conditioner determines that the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user is cool. When the PMV value is the fifth threshold, the air conditioner determines that the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user is cold. Among them, the first threshold> the second threshold> the third threshold> the fourth threshold> the fifth threshold. As an example, the first threshold is 3, the second threshold is 2, the third threshold is 0, the fourth threshold is -2, and the fifth threshold is -3. With this scheme, it is convenient for the air conditioner to accurately obtain the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user.

[0055] Furthermore, the air conditioner can identify the sound information collected by the voice module to determine whether the sound information is snoring. In one example, the air conditioner can use a pre-stored algorithm to analyze and process the sound signal. The algorithm can extract characteristics such as frequency, loudness and duration of the sound signal, and compare it with known snoring characteristics. When the collected sound signal is low in frequency, high in loudness and long in duration, that is, it meets the characteristics of snoring, the air conditioner can determine that the sound information is snoring. With this solution, the accuracy and reliability of the judgment can be ensured.

[0056] Optionally, the air conditioner can determine the snoring level information of the sleeping user when the sound information is snoring. In one example, the air conditioner can determine the snoring level information of the sleeping user in combination with the pre-stored clinical condition of the sleeping user. Specifically, if the clinical condition of the sleeping user includes only slight snoring, no breath holding at night, and no major clinical symptoms, the snoring level information of the sleeping user is determined to be low level. If the clinical condition of the sleeping user includes loud snoring, no breath holding, possible mild drowsiness, and lack of concentration, the snoring level information of the sleeping user is determined to be medium level. If the clinical condition of the sleeping user includes snoring like thunder, clinical symptoms such as breath holding and waking up, and there may be substantial organ damage, such as combined hypertension and diabetes, the snoring level information of the sleeping user is determined to be high level. In another example, the air conditioner determines the snoring level information of the sleeping user, including: the air conditioner obtains the sleep apnea hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user. The air conditioner determines the snoring level information according to the sleep apnea hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user. With this solution, the snoring level information of the sleeping user can be determined by combining multiple methods.

[0057] Furthermore, the air conditioner can determine a target air supply plan for the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information, and control the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

[0058] By adopting the method for controlling the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to obtain the thermal comfort information of the user after determining that the user has fallen asleep. And after the voice module recognizes that the user is snoring, the snoring level information of the sleeping user is determined. Then, according to the current thermal comfort demand and snoring level of the sleeping user, the target air supply plan of the air conditioner is accurately customized. With this plan, by gently adjusting the airflow, it will not affect the sleep continuity of the snorer, but can naturally prompt him to adjust his sleeping position, thereby effectively alleviating the interference of snoring to other sleepers in the same room at the source, and significantly improving the sleep quality of the other person in the same room.

[0059] Optionally, in S13, the air conditioner determines a target air supply scheme of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information, including:

[0060] When the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is low, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is low or medium, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the first speed gear.

[0061] When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, or when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is medium, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner as controlling the air conditioner fan to operate at the second speed gear.

[0062] When the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is high, or when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is medium, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the third speed gear. Or,

[0063] When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the fourth speed gear.

[0064] In this solution, the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the first speed gear is lower than the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the second speed gear, the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the second speed gear is lower than the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the third speed gear, and the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the third speed gear is lower than the speed of the air conditioner fan when operating at the fourth speed gear. Specifically, the first speed gear can be a silent gear, the second speed gear can be a low wind gear, the third speed gear can be a medium wind gear, and the fourth speed gear can be a medium wind gear.

[0065] It can be understood that when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm, the user will neither feel overheated nor overcooled, and the snoring level is low, which has little impact on other users in the same room. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is at a low level, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the first speed gear. In this way, a softer air volume can be provided, which can not only maintain a suitable temperature in the room, but also avoid excessive wind stimulation that causes user discomfort or worsening snoring. This solution helps maintain the user's sleep quality while reducing interference with other users.

[0066] Understandably, when the user feels comfortable or hot, the air conditioner needs to cool down to a certain extent. When the snoring level is low or medium, although it may have a certain impact on other users in the same room, it does not constitute a serious interference. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot, and the snoring level information is low or medium, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the first speed gear. With this scheme, it can not only meet the cooling demand, but also gently stimulate the snoring user through a soft air volume, so as to reduce interference with other users.

[0067] Understandably, in a cold environment, users need the air conditioner to provide enough heat to keep warm. When the snoring level is low, the impact on other users is small. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is determined to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the second speed gear. With this scheme, compared with the first speed gear, the air volume is increased, which can increase the indoor temperature faster, while maintaining moderate stimulation to the snoring user to prevent the snoring from being aggravated by the cold.

[0068] Understandably, at a suitable temperature, the user should feel comfortable, but moderate snoring may cause some disturbance to other users in the same room. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is moderate, the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is determined to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the second speed gear. With this scheme, the snoring user is moderately stimulated by increasing the air volume, prompting him to turn over or adjust his sleeping position, thereby reducing the impact of snoring on other users.

[0069] Understandably, when the user feels comfortable or hot, high-level snoring may cause great disturbance to other users in the same room. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the second speed gear. With this scheme, the snoring user is stimulated by increasing the air volume, reducing the disturbance to other users, while maintaining a suitable indoor temperature.

[0070] Understandably, at a suitable temperature, high-level snoring requires stronger stimulation to reduce its impact. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the third speed gear. With this scheme, a stronger air volume stimulation can be provided to prompt the snoring user to turn over or adjust the sleeping position, thereby significantly reducing the interference of snoring to other users.

[0071] Understandably, in a cold environment, medium-level snoring may have a certain impact on other users in the same room. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is medium, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the third speed gear. With this scheme, the indoor temperature can be quickly increased, and the snoring user can be stimulated by a strong air volume, reducing the interference to other users.

[0072] Understandably, in extremely cold conditions, users need to quickly warm up and significantly reduce the impact of snoring on other users. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the fourth speed gear. With this scheme, the strongest air volume stimulation can be provided, while the indoor temperature can be quickly increased, ensuring that snoring users can turn over or adjust their sleeping positions, thereby reducing the serious interference of snoring to other users.

[0073] Optionally, in S13, the air conditioner determines a target air supply scheme of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information, including:

[0074] When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a first amplitude.

[0075] When the thermal comfort information is cool and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a second amplitude.

[0076] When the thermal comfort information is comfortable and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner to continuously supply air according to the current air supply temperature.

[0077] When the thermal comfort information is warm and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by a second amplitude.

[0078] When the thermal comfort information is hot and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines a target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by a first amplitude.

[0079] Among them, the first amplitude is less than the second amplitude.

[0080] In this solution, the first amplitude is less than the second amplitude. Both the first amplitude and the second amplitude can be preset. For example, the first amplitude is 1°C and the second amplitude is 2°C.

[0081] Understandably, in a cold environment, users curl up due to the cold, which may aggravate snoring. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by 1°C. With this scheme, by moderately increasing the temperature, it helps users relax their bodies and reduce muscle tension caused by the cold, which may indirectly reduce the degree of snoring. At the same time, since the first amplitude is relatively small, it avoids dry air or discomfort caused by overheating, keeps the indoor environment mild and comfortable, and helps improve the sleep quality of all users.

[0082] Understandably, in a cool environment, users generally feel more comfortable, but snoring may still affect others. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is cool and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by 2°C. With this scheme, users can relax, especially for users who snore due to slight cold, raising the temperature can help reduce snoring. Although the increase is large, it is still within the comfortable range to ensure that overheating will not occur. At the same time, the sensitivity of snoring users to temperature changes is taken into account to seek the best balance between comfort and reducing snoring.

[0083] It can be understood that in a comfortable environment, the air conditioner maintains the current air supply temperature unchanged, which can effectively avoid unnecessary temperature changes from disturbing the user's sleep. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is comfortable and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air conditioner to continue to supply air according to the current air supply temperature. With this scheme, maintaining a stable environment helps to reduce the frequent tossing or sleep interruptions of snoring users caused by temperature changes, thereby indirectly reducing the occurrence of snoring. In this way, the indoor environment can be kept stable without interfering with the user's natural sleeping habits, which is conducive to improving the overall sleep quality.

[0084] Understandably, in a warm environment, the user may turn over frequently due to overheating, which may sometimes aggravate snoring. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is warm and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by 2°C. With this scheme, by moderately lowering the indoor temperature, the cooling effect is ensured, and the discomfort caused by overcooling is avoided, which helps to maintain the comfort and balance of the indoor environment.

[0085] Understandably, in a hot environment, users may feel extremely uncomfortable due to the high temperature and frequently turn over, which not only affects their own sleep but may also aggravate snoring. Therefore, when the thermal comfort information is hot and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, the air conditioner determines the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by 1°C. With this scheme, the irritability and turning over caused by high temperature are reduced, which helps users to fall asleep peacefully and indirectly reduces the impact of snoring on users in the same room. The choice of the first amplitude avoids the discomfort that may be caused by a sharp drop in temperature and ensures a gentle transition of the indoor environment.

[0086] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a method for determining snoring level information provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 As shown, optionally, in S12, the air conditioner determines the snoring level information of the sleeping user, including:

[0087] S21, the air conditioner obtains the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user;

[0088] S22, the air conditioner determines the snoring level information according to the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user.

[0089] In this solution, the air conditioner can obtain the sleep apnea-hypopnea index of the sleeping user through its associated sleep monitoring device or a wearable device with integrated sleep monitoring function. The air conditioner can also obtain arterial blood oxygen saturation through its associated blood oxygen monitoring sensor. With this solution, the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial blood oxygen saturation of the sleeping user can be accurately obtained.

[0090] Further, the air conditioner can determine the snoring level information in combination with the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user. Specifically, the air conditioner determines the snoring level information according to the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user, including: when the sleep apnea-hypopnea index of the sleeping user is in the first index interval and the arterial oxygen saturation is in the first saturation interval, the snoring level information is determined to be a low level. When the sleep apnea-hypopnea index of the sleeping user is in the second index interval and the arterial oxygen saturation is in the second saturation interval, the snoring level information is determined to be a medium level. When the sleep apnea-hypopnea index of the sleeping user is in the third index interval and the arterial oxygen saturation is in the third saturation interval, the snoring level information is determined to be a high level. Among them, the first index interval is [5, 15], the second index interval is [15, 30], the third index interval is [30, +∞], the first saturation interval is [85%, 90%], the second saturation interval is [80%, 85%], and the third saturation interval is [-∞, 80%]. With this solution, the sleep apnea hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user can be used to accurately judge the user's snoring level information, providing an important basis for formulating personalized sleep health management and improvement plans.

[0091] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 As shown, optionally, after obtaining the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user, the method further includes:

[0092] S31, the air conditioner determines a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information.

[0093] S32, the air conditioner controls the air conditioner to supply air to the target air supply area.

[0094] In this solution, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information, including: when the thermal comfort information is comfortable, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the second area. Alternatively, when the thermal comfort information is uncomfortable, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the first area. Among them, the first area is the area where sleeping users are located, and the second area is the area where non-sleeping users are located. Furthermore, the air conditioner controls it to supply air to the target air supply area. With this solution, through intelligent analysis of thermal comfort information, precise positioning of the air supply area, and targeted adjustment of wind stimulation, the interference of snoring users' snoring to other people in the same room can be effectively reduced, while optimizing the personal sleeping environment, thereby significantly improving the sleep quality and comfort of the entire room.

[0095] Optionally, in S31, the air conditioner determines a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information, including:

[0096] When the thermal comfort information is comfortable, the air conditioner determines that the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner is the second area. Or,

[0097] When the thermal comfort information is non-comfortable, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the first area.

[0098] In this solution, the first area is the area where the sleeping user is located, and the second area is the area where the non-sleeping user is located. In an optimized solution, the area where the non-sleeping user is located is preferably the surrounding area of ​​the sleeping user.

[0099] Optionally, when the thermal comfort information is comfortable, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the second area. In this solution, by setting the air supply target to the area around the snoring user instead of directly supplying air to the snoring user, the snoring of the snoring user can be effectively reduced by indirect stimulation, thereby avoiding the interference of snoring to other users in the same room and significantly improving the overall sleep quality.

[0100] Optionally, when the thermal comfort information is non-comfortable, the air conditioner determines the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner as the first area. In this way, it can ensure that the first area where the snoring user is located is given priority air supply. This rapid response mechanism helps to quickly improve the indoor temperature and enhance the thermal comfort of the user. At the same time, through direct stimulation, it promotes the snoring user to adjust the sleeping position or turn over, thereby reducing the snoring sound.

[0101] Figure 4 is another schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 As shown, optionally, after obtaining the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user, the method further includes:

[0102] S41, when the sound information is other sounds, the air conditioner determines a target adjustment scheme of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information.

[0103] S42, the air conditioner controls the air conditioner to execute the target adjustment plan.

[0104] In this solution, other sounds are non-snoring sounds. In this way, when the sound information is other sounds, the air conditioner can determine the target adjustment scheme of the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information. Here, the air conditioner can pre-store the adjustment schemes corresponding to different thermal comfort information. Among them, the adjustment schemes include temperature adjustment schemes, wind speed adjustment schemes, and wind direction adjustment schemes. Furthermore, the air conditioner can match the target adjustment scheme of the air conditioner in combination with the determined thermal comfort information, and then control the air conditioner to execute the target adjustment scheme. With this solution, the air conditioner can more accurately judge the real needs of the user, and perform intelligent adjustments accordingly, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the system.

[0105] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 200 for controlling an air conditioner, including an acquisition module 51, a first determination module 52, a second determination module 53 and a control module 54. The acquisition module 51 is configured to, when it is determined that the user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep, acquire the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and the sound information collected by the voice module. The first determination module 52 is configured to, when the sound information is snoring, determine the snoring level information of the sleeping user. The second determination module 53 is configured to determine the target air supply plan of the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information. The control module 54 is configured to control the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

[0106] The device 200 for controlling an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can obtain the thermal comfort information of the user after determining that the user has fallen asleep. And after the voice module recognizes that the user is snoring, the snoring level information of the sleeping user is determined. Then, according to the current thermal comfort demand and snoring level of the sleeping user, the target air supply plan of the air conditioner is accurately customized. With this plan, by gently adjusting the airflow, it will not affect the sleep continuity of the snorer, but can naturally prompt him to adjust his sleeping position, thereby effectively alleviating the interference of snoring to other sleepers in the same room at the source, and significantly improving the sleep quality of the other person in the same room.

[0107] Figure 6 is another schematic diagram of a device for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 As shown, the embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 300 for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor 301 and a memory 302. Optionally, the device 300 may also include a communication interface 303 and a bus 304. The processor 301, the communication interface 303, and the memory 302 may communicate with each other through the bus 304. The communication interface 303 may be used for information transmission. The processor 301 may call the logic instructions in the memory 302 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner of the above embodiment.

[0108] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 302 described above may be implemented in the form of software functional units and when sold or used as independent products, may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0109] The memory 302 is a computer-readable storage medium that can be used to store software programs and computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 301 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 302, that is, implementing the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiment.

[0110] The memory 302 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and an application required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 302 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

[0111] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 100, comprising: an air conditioner body, and the above-mentioned device 200 (300) for controlling an air conditioner. The device 200 (300) for controlling an air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described here is not limited to placement inside the air conditioner body, but also includes installation connections with other components of the air conditioner 100, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections or signal transmission connections, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand that the device 200 (300) for controlling an air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0112] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

[0113] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions for causing a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transient storage medium, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program codes.

[0114] The above description and the accompanying drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, process and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible changes. Unless explicitly required, separate components and functions are optional, and the order of operation may vary. The parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace the parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the words used in this application are only used to describe the embodiments and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, unless the context clearly indicates, the singular forms of "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include plural forms as well. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of listings containing one or more associated ones. In addition, when used in the present application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and / or comprising refer to the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprising a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device comprising the elements. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments may refer to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can refer to the description of the method part.

[0115] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The technicians may use different methods for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementations should not be considered to exceed the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians may clearly understand that, for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above may refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only schematic. For example, the division of the units can be only a logical function division. There may be other division methods in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, which can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be integrated in a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated in one unit.

[0117] The flowchart and block diagram in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of the code, and the module, the program segment or a part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order from the order marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the description corresponding to the flowchart and the block diagram in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in a different order from the order disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. Each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner is equipped with a voice module, and the method comprises: When it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep, thermal comfort information of the sleeping user and sound information collected by the voice module are obtained; In the case where the sound information is snoring, determining snoring level information of the sleeping user; Determine the target air supply plan for the air conditioner based on the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information; Control the air conditioner to execute the target air supply plan.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that According to the thermal comfort information and snoring level information of the sleeping user, the target air supply plan of the air conditioner is determined, including: When the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is low, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is low or medium, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at a first speed gear; When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, or when the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is medium, or when the thermal comfort information is comfortable or hot and the snoring level information is high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the second speed gear; When the thermal comfort information is cool or warm and the snoring level information is high, or when the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is medium, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the third speed gear; or When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner fan to operate at the fourth speed gear; Among them, the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the first speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the second speed gear, the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the second speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the third speed gear, and the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the third speed gear is lower than the speed of the air-conditioning fan when running at the fourth speed gear.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that According to the thermal comfort information and snoring level information, determine the target air supply plan of the air conditioner, including: When the thermal comfort information is cold and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a first amplitude; When the thermal comfort information is cool and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to increase by a second amplitude; When the thermal comfort information is comfortable and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air conditioner to continuously supply air according to the current air supply temperature; When the thermal comfort information is warm and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by a second amplitude; When the thermal comfort information is hot and the snoring level information is low, medium or high, determining the target air supply scheme of the air conditioner is to control the air supply temperature of the air conditioner to be lowered by a first amplitude; Among them, the first amplitude is less than the second amplitude.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Determine the snoring level of the sleeping user, including: Obtain the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial blood oxygen saturation of the sleeping user; The snoring level information is determined according to the sleep apnea-hypopnea index and arterial oxygen saturation of the sleeping user.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After obtaining the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user, the method further includes: Determine the target air supply area for air conditioning based on thermal comfort information; Control the air conditioner to supply air to the target air supply area.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that Based on the thermal comfort information, determine the target air supply area for the air conditioner, including: When the thermal comfort information is comfortable, determining the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the second area; or, When the thermal comfort information is non-comfortable, determining the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner to be the first area; The first area is where sleeping users are located, and the second area is where non-sleeping users are located.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After obtaining the thermal comfort information of the sleeping user, the method further includes: When the sound information is other sounds, determining a target adjustment scheme of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information; Control the air conditioner to execute the target adjustment plan.

8. A device for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An acquisition module is configured to acquire thermal comfort information of a sleeping user and sound information collected by the voice module when it is determined that a user in the room where the air conditioner is located is asleep; A first determination module is configured to determine the snoring level information of the sleeping user when the sound information is snoring; A second determination module is configured to determine a target air supply scheme of the air conditioner according to the thermal comfort information and the snoring level information; The control module is configured to control the air conditioner to execute a target air supply plan.

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

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Air conditioner body; The device for controlling an air conditioner as described in claim 8 or 9 is installed on the air conditioner body.

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