Method and device for protecting air conditioner operation logic, air conditioner, storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for protecting air conditioner operation logic. The method for protecting air conditioner operation logic comprises the following steps: acquiring an ambient temperature; counting a duration during which the ambient temperature continuously stays in a set temperature interval; determining a possibility that the air conditioner operation logic is monitored and analyzed according to the counted duration; and running a deceptive logic in the case that the air conditioner operation logic is possibly monitored and analyzed; wherein the deceptive logic is different from normal operation logic of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner operation logic has the possibility of being monitored, the running of the deceptive logic adjusts the operation state of the air conditioner, thereby interfering with the monitoring of the operation state of the air conditioner and reducing the possibility of obtaining the air conditioner operation logic by monitoring and analyzing the operation state of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of smart home appliances, and in particular to a method and device for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] At present, many air conditioners do not have relevant anti-leakage mechanisms, which makes it easy for counterfeiters to imitate the operating logic of the air conditioners after they enter the market.

[0003] To address the issue of leaking the air conditioner's operating logic, related technologies primarily involve installing an encryption chip in the air conditioner and using the encryption algorithm within the chip to verify the password entered into the air conditioner. If the verification fails, the air conditioner's normal control program cannot be accessed, effectively preventing the air conditioner's operating logic from being revealed.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it was found that there are at least the following problems in the related technology: the related technology prevents the air conditioner's operating logic from being stolen by encrypting the air conditioner, but during the normal operation of the air conditioner, the air conditioner's operating logic can still be obtained by monitoring and analyzing the air conditioner's operating status, resulting in the leakage of the air conditioner's operating logic.

[0005] 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 this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0006] 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 elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0007] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium, which can reduce the possibility of obtaining the operating logic of the air conditioner by monitoring and analyzing the operating status of the air conditioner.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner includes: obtaining the ambient temperature; counting the duration for which the ambient temperature remains within a set temperature range; determining the possibility of the operating logic of the air conditioner being monitored and analyzed based on the counted duration; and running the obfuscation logic when the operating logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed; wherein the obfuscation logic is different from the normal operating logic of the air conditioner.

[0009] By counting the duration during which the ambient temperature continuously stays within the set temperature range, the possibility of monitoring and analyzing the operation logic of the air conditioner is determined. When there is a possibility of monitoring the operation logic of the air conditioner, the operation state of the air conditioner is adjusted by running a confusing logic, thereby interfering with the monitoring of the operation state of the air conditioner and reducing the possibility of obtaining the operation logic of the air conditioner by monitoring and analyzing its operation state.

[0010] Optionally, the ambient temperature includes the outdoor ambient temperature and / or the indoor ambient temperature.

[0011] Optionally, when the ambient temperature includes the outdoor ambient temperature, counting the duration during which the ambient temperature continuously stays within the set temperature range includes: counting the duration during which the outdoor ambient temperature continuously stays within the first set temperature range to obtain the first cumulative duration; or counting the duration during which the outdoor ambient temperature continuously stays within the second set temperature range to obtain the second cumulative duration.

[0012] Optionally, the first set temperature range is [5°C, 46°C].

[0013] Optionally, the first set temperature range includes [5°C, 9°C], or [30°C, 38°C], or [40°C, 46°C].

[0014] Optionally, the second set temperature range is (0°C, 4°C).

[0015] Optionally, the second set temperature range includes [1°C, 3°C].

[0016] Optionally, determining the possibility of monitoring and analyzing the operation logic of the air conditioner according to the counted duration includes: determining that the operation logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed when t1 > T1; or determining that the operation logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed when t2 > T2; where t1 represents the first cumulative duration, T1 is the first duration threshold, t2 represents the second cumulative duration, and T2 is the second duration threshold.

[0017] Optionally, T1 = T2.

[0018] Optionally, 5 hours < T1 < 7 hours, or 5 hours < T2 < 7 hours.

[0019] Optionally, the running confusing logic includes: running the first confusing logic when t1 > T1; or running the second confusing logic when t2 > T2.

[0020] Optionally, running the first confusing logic includes: reducing the frequency of the compressor by a set percentage.

[0021] Optionally, the set percentage is 50%. <

[0022] Optionally, the reduced frequency of the compressor is greater than the rated minimum frequency of the air conditioner.

[0023] Optionally, the operation of the second confusing logic includes: changing the defrosting time of the air conditioner to the maximum defrosting time allowed by the compressor.

[0024] Optionally, when the ambient temperature includes the indoor ambient temperature, the duration for which the ambient temperature continuously remains within the set temperature range is counted, including: counting the duration for which the indoor ambient temperature continuously remains within the third set temperature range to obtain the third cumulative duration.

[0025] Optionally, the third set temperature range is [17°C, 23°C], or [24°C, 30°C].

[0026] Optionally, determining the possibility that the operation logic of the air conditioner is monitored and analyzed based on the counted duration includes: when t3 > T3, determining whether the user-set temperature belongs to the fourth temperature range; when the user-set temperature belongs to the fourth set temperature range, determining whether the air conditioner has experienced temperature-reached shutdown within T3; if the air conditioner has not experienced temperature-reached shutdown within T3, determining that the operation logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed; where t3 represents the third cumulative duration and T3 is the third duration threshold.

[0027] Optionally, when the third set temperature range is [17°C, 23°C], the fourth set temperature range is (28°C, +∞); when the third set temperature range is [24°C, 30°C], the fourth set temperature range is (-∞, 19°C).

[0028] Optionally, 3 hours < T3 < 5 hours.

[0029] Optionally, the operation of the confusing logic includes: when t3 > T3, operating the third confusing logic.

[0030] Optionally, the operation of the third confusing logic includes: controlling the shutdown set duration of the air conditioner.

[0031] Optionally, the set duration is greater than or equal to 3 minutes.

[0032] Optionally, it further includes: after the third confusing logic is operated, counting the number of times the third confusing logic is operated; determining the processing mode when the air conditioner issues an alarm based on the number of times the third confusing logic is operated.

[0033] Optionally, the processing mode when the air conditioner alarm occurs is determined based on the number of times the third obfuscation logic is run, including: when m≤M, powering off and restarting the air conditioner; when m>M, replacing the computer board of the air conditioner; wherein m represents the number of times the third obfuscation logic is run, and M is the number threshold.

[0034] Optionally, M>2.

[0035] Optionally, the method further includes: when an error alarm occurs on the air conditioner, the error alarm is shielded by dialing a code on a computer board and inputting a set account and password.

[0036] In some embodiments, the device for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and is characterized in that the processor is configured to execute the method for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner as described above when running the program instructions.

[0037] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an air conditioner body; and the device for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner as described above, which is installed in the air conditioner body.

[0038] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are run, the method for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner as described above is executed.

[0039] 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

[0040] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are considered similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation. In addition,

[0041] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 5is a schematic diagram of a device for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content 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 accompanying drawings are for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of 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.

[0048] In the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as in the accompanying drawings, the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to distinguish similar items and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or precedence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner are interchangeable where appropriate to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure herein. In addition, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0049] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "middle", "outside", "front", "back" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly intended to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements or components to having a specific direction, or to be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Moreover, in addition to being used to indicate directions or positional relationships, some of the above terms may also be used to indicate other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0050] Furthermore, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediary, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] Unless otherwise stated, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0052] 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 means: A or B.

[0053] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0054] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0055] The air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure comprises an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, with the computer board installed in either the outdoor unit or the indoor unit. The outdoor unit includes a compressor and a heat exchanger, while the indoor unit includes another heat exchanger. The outdoor and indoor units work together to achieve the cooling and heating functions of the air conditioner. The cooling function corresponds to the cooling mode of the air conditioner, while the heating function corresponds to the heating mode.

[0056] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes:

[0057] In step S101, the air conditioner obtains the ambient temperature.

[0058] In step S102, the air conditioner counts the duration that the ambient temperature remains within the set temperature range.

[0059] In step S103, the air conditioner determines the possibility of the air conditioner operation logic being monitored and analyzed based on the statistical duration.

[0060] In step S104, the air conditioner runs a decoy logic when its operating logic may be monitored and analyzed, wherein the decoy logic is different from the normal operating logic of the air conditioner.

[0061] The normal operating logic of an air conditioner is to control the compressor to operate at a set frequency, cooling or heating the air conditioner and gradually reaching the user's set temperature. When the user's set temperature is reached, the compressor pauses, and the air conditioner stops cooling or heating. If the ambient temperature gradually rises or falls and the difference between the ambient temperature and the user's set temperature is large, the compressor is controlled to operate at the set frequency again. Within the set time, the compressor cycle according to this operating logic completes the cooling or heating of the air conditioner.

[0062] The deception logic is different from the normal operation logic of the air conditioner. When the air conditioner has been running for a set time, the compressor is controlled to run at a low frequency (lower than the set frequency when the compressor is in normal operation) or in a shutdown state. This interferes with the monitoring of the normal operating frequency of the compressor.

[0063] The method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is adopted. By obtaining the temperature of the air conditioner, the duration for which the temperature of the air conditioner remains within the set temperature range is counted. Based on the counted duration, the possibility of the operating logic of the air conditioner being monitored and analyzed is determined. In the case where the operating logic of the air conditioner is likely to be monitored and analyzed, the obfuscation logic is run. The obfuscation logic is different from the normal operating logic of the air conditioner. When there is a possibility that the operating logic of the air conditioner is monitored, the operating state of the air conditioner is adjusted by running the obfuscation logic, thereby interfering with the monitoring of the operating state of the air conditioner and reducing the possibility of obtaining the operating logic of the air conditioner by monitoring and analyzing the operating state of the air conditioner.

[0064] Optionally, the ambient temperature includes an outdoor ambient temperature. By obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit is likely to be monitored. When it is determined that the operating logic of the outdoor unit is likely to be monitored and analyzed, obfuscation logic is executed to interfere with the monitoring of the operating logic of the outdoor unit.

[0065] Optionally, the ambient temperature includes an indoor ambient temperature. By obtaining the indoor ambient temperature, it is determined whether the operating logic of the indoor unit is likely to be monitored. When it is determined that the operating logic of the indoor unit is likely to be monitored and analyzed, obfuscation logic is executed to interfere with the monitoring of the operating logic of the indoor unit.

[0066] Optionally, the ambient temperature includes an outdoor ambient temperature and an indoor ambient temperature. By obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature and the indoor ambient temperature, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit and the indoor unit is likely to be monitored. If it is determined that the operating logic of the outdoor unit and the indoor unit is likely to be monitored and analyzed, obfuscation logic is executed to interfere with the monitoring of the operating logic of the outdoor unit and the indoor unit.

[0067] The following describes how to interfere with the monitoring of the outdoor unit's operating logic by obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0068] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner. Figure 2 As shown, the method includes:

[0069] In step S201, the air conditioner obtains the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0070] When the outdoor ambient temperature falls within the first set temperature range, step S202 is executed.

[0071] Step S202: Count the duration of the outdoor ambient temperature being within the first set temperature range to obtain a first cumulative duration. Then, execute step S204.

[0072] Optionally, the first set temperature interval is [5°C, 46°C].

[0073] Optionally, the first set temperature interval includes [5°C, 9°C], or [30°C, 38°C], or [40°C, 46°C].

[0074] When the air conditioner meets the rated heating condition, the first set temperature range includes [5°C, 9°C]. By counting the duration that the outdoor ambient temperature remains within this temperature range, it is possible to determine whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the rated heating condition is likely to be monitored.

[0075] Specifically, if the outdoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within the temperature range, only the duration of one temperature within the temperature range is counted. If the outdoor ambient temperature fluctuates within the temperature range, the duration of multiple temperatures within the temperature range is counted.

[0076] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 7°C, the duration of the 7°C temperature is counted. Based on the duration, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the rated heating condition is likely to be monitored.

[0077] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 6°C in the first time period and 7°C in the second time period, and the first and second time periods are two consecutive time periods, the duration of the 6°C and 7°C periods are counted separately. Based on the cumulative value of the two time periods, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the rated heating condition is likely to be monitored.

[0078] When the air conditioner meets the rated cooling condition, the first set temperature range includes [30°C, 38°C]. By counting the duration that the outdoor ambient temperature remains within this temperature range, it is possible to determine whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the rated cooling condition is likely to be monitored.

[0079] Specifically, if the outdoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within the temperature range, only the duration of one temperature within the temperature range is counted. If the outdoor ambient temperature fluctuates within the temperature range, the duration of multiple temperatures within the temperature range is counted.

[0080] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 35°C, the duration of the temperature at 35°C is counted. Based on the duration, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the rated cooling condition is likely to be monitored.

[0081] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 34°C in the first time period and 35°C in the second time period, and the first and second time periods are two consecutive time periods, the duration of the 34°C and 35°C periods are counted separately. Based on the cumulative value of the two time periods, it is determined whether the operating logic of the outdoor unit under rated cooling conditions is likely to be monitored.

[0082] When the air conditioner meets the maximum cooling condition, the first set temperature range includes [40°C, 46°C]. By counting the duration for which the outdoor ambient temperature continuously remains within this temperature range, it is possible to determine whether there is a possibility of monitoring the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the maximum cooling condition.

[0083] Specifically, if the outdoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within this temperature range, only the duration for which one temperature remains within this temperature range is counted. If the outdoor ambient temperature fluctuates within this temperature range, the durations for which multiple temperatures remain within this temperature range are counted.

[0084] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 43°C, the duration for which 43°C remains is counted. Based on this duration, it is determined whether there is a possibility of monitoring the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the maximum cooling condition.

[0085] For another example, the outdoor ambient temperature is 42°C in the first time period and 43°C in the second time period, and the first time period and the second time period are two consecutive time periods. Then the durations for which 42°C and 43°C remain are counted respectively, and based on the cumulative value of the two durations, it is determined whether there is a possibility of monitoring the operating logic of the outdoor unit under the maximum cooling condition.

[0086] Step S204, when t1 > T1 for the air conditioner, it is determined that the operating logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed. Here, t1 represents the first cumulative duration, and T1 is the first duration threshold. Then step S206 is executed.

[0087] Optionally, 5 hours < T1 < 7 hours.

[0088] Specifically, T1 can be 5.5 hours or 6 hours. The larger T1 is, the greater the possibility that the operating logic of the air conditioner is monitored and analyzed when t1 > T1.

[0089] Step S206, the air conditioner runs the first confusing logic.

[0090] Optionally, running the first confusing logic includes: reducing the frequency of the compressor by a set percentage.

[0091] When running the first confusing logic, by reducing the frequency of the compressor, the monitoring of the normal operating frequency of the compressor is interfered.

[0092] Optionally, the set percentage is 50%.

[0093] Optionally, the frequency of the compressor after reduction is greater than the rated minimum frequency of the air conditioner.

[0094] If the operating frequency of the compressor is less than twice the rated minimum frequency of the air conditioner, reducing the frequency of the compressor by 50% will cause the air conditioner to stop running. Therefore, by ensuring that the reduced frequency of the compressor is greater than the rated minimum frequency of the air conditioner, it is ensured that the adjusted air conditioner remains in operation, avoiding affecting the user's use due to the too low frequency of the compressor after adjustment resulting in the air conditioner being unable to run.

[0095] When the outdoor ambient temperature is within the second set temperature range, step S203 is executed.

[0096] Step S203: Statistically calculate the duration for which the outdoor ambient temperature continuously remains within the second set temperature range to obtain the second cumulative duration. Then step S205 is executed.

[0097] Optionally, the second set temperature range is (0°C, 4°C).

[0098] When the air conditioner meets the defrosting temperature condition under the heating operation mode, the second set temperature range is obtained. By statistically calculating the duration for which the outdoor ambient temperature continuously remains within this temperature range, it can be determined whether there is a possibility that the operating logic of the outdoor unit is being monitored.

[0099] Optionally, the second set temperature range includes [1°C, 3°C].

[0100] If the outdoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within the second set temperature range, only the duration for which one temperature remains within this temperature range is statistically calculated. If the outdoor ambient temperature fluctuates within this temperature range, the durations for which multiple temperatures remain within this temperature range are statistically calculated.

[0101] For example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 2°C, the duration for which 2°C remains is statistically calculated. Based on this duration, it is determined whether there is a possibility that the operating logic of the outdoor unit is being monitored.

[0102] For another example, if the outdoor ambient temperature is 1°C in the first time period and 2°C in the second time period, and the first time period and the second time period are two consecutive time periods. Then the duration for which 1°C remains and the duration for which 2°C remains are respectively statistically calculated, and based on the cumulative value of the two durations, it is determined whether there is a possibility that the operating logic of the outdoor unit is being monitored.

[0103] Step S205: When t2 > T2 for the air conditioner, it is determined that the operating logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed. Here, t2 represents the second cumulative duration, and T2 is the second duration threshold. Then step S207 is executed.

[0104] Optionally, 5 hours < T2 < 7 hours.

[0105] Specifically, T2 may be 5.5 hours or 6 hours. The larger T2 is, the more likely the operating logic of the air conditioner is to be monitored and analyzed when t2>T2.

[0106] Optionally, T1=T2.

[0107] Step S207: The air conditioner runs the second deception logic.

[0108] Optionally, running the second deception logic includes: changing the defrost time of the air conditioner to a maximum defrost time allowed by the compressor.

[0109] When the air conditioner meets the defrost temperature requirements under heating mode, the second deception logic is activated. Since the compressor is operating at a low frequency or shut down during defrosting, the air conditioner's defrost time is adjusted to the maximum allowed by the compressor, ensuring that the air conditioner is always defrosting during this time. This, in turn, causes the compressor to operate at a low frequency or shut down during this time. This can interfere with monitoring of the compressor's normal operating frequency.

[0110] By obtaining the outdoor ambient temperature, the duration for which the outdoor ambient temperature remains continuously within the first set temperature range is calculated to obtain a first cumulative length. When the first cumulative length is greater than the first length threshold, it is determined that the indoor unit operating logic may be monitored and analyzed. The first decoy logic is then run to reduce the frequency of the compressor. In this way, the monitoring of the normal operating frequency of the compressor can be interfered with, thereby reducing the possibility of obtaining the outdoor unit operating logic by monitoring and analyzing the operating status of the outdoor unit. Alternatively, the duration for which the outdoor ambient temperature remains continuously within the second set temperature range is calculated to obtain a second cumulative length. When the second cumulative length is greater than the second length threshold, it is determined that the indoor unit operating logic may be monitored and analyzed. The second decoy logic is then run to put the air conditioner in a defrost state to reduce the frequency of the compressor. In this way, the monitoring of the normal operating frequency of the compressor can be interfered with, thereby reducing the possibility of obtaining the outdoor unit operating logic by monitoring and analyzing the operating status of the outdoor unit.

[0111] The following describes how to interfere with the monitoring of the indoor unit operation logic by obtaining the indoor ambient temperature in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0112] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0113] Step S301: The air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature.

[0114] In step S302, the air conditioner counts the duration during which the indoor ambient temperature is continuously within the third set temperature range to obtain a third accumulated duration.

[0115] Optionally, the third set temperature interval is [17° C., 23° C.], or [24° C., 30° C.].

[0116] When the air conditioner meets the heating condition, the third set temperature range is [17°C, 23°C]. By counting the duration that the indoor ambient temperature remains within this temperature range, it is possible to determine whether the operating logic of the indoor unit in the heating condition is likely to be monitored.

[0117] Specifically, if the indoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within the temperature range, only the duration of one temperature within the temperature range is counted. If the indoor ambient temperature fluctuates within the temperature range, the duration of multiple temperatures within the temperature range is counted.

[0118] For example, if the indoor ambient temperature is 20°C, the duration of the temperature at 20°C is counted. Based on this duration, it is determined whether the operating logic of the indoor unit in the heating mode is likely to be monitored.

[0119] For example, if the indoor ambient temperature is 19°C in the first time period and 20°C in the second time period, and the first and second time periods are two consecutive time periods, the duration of the 19°C and 20°C periods are counted separately. Based on the cumulative value of the two time periods, it is determined whether the indoor unit's operating logic in heating mode is likely to be monitored.

[0120] When the air conditioner meets the cooling condition, the third set temperature range is [24°C, 30°C]. By counting the duration that the indoor ambient temperature remains within this temperature range, it is possible to determine whether the operating logic of the indoor unit in the cooling condition is likely to be monitored.

[0121] Specifically, if the indoor ambient temperature does not fluctuate within the temperature range, only the duration of one temperature within the temperature range is counted. If the indoor ambient temperature fluctuates within the temperature range, the duration of multiple temperatures within the temperature range is counted.

[0122] For example, if the indoor ambient temperature is 27°C, the duration of the temperature at 27°C is counted. Based on this duration, it is determined whether the operating logic of the indoor unit in the cooling mode is likely to be monitored.

[0123] For example, if the indoor ambient temperature is 26°C in the first time period and 27°C in the second time period, and the first and second time periods are two consecutive time periods, the duration of the 26°C and 27°C periods are counted respectively. Based on the cumulative value of the two time periods, it is determined whether the indoor unit's operating logic in cooling mode is likely to be monitored.

[0124] Step S303: The air conditioner determines whether the condition t3 > T3 holds. Here, t3 represents the third cumulative duration, and T3 is the third duration threshold. When t3 is less than or equal to T3, the air conditioner continues to obtain the indoor ambient temperature.

[0125] Optionally, 3 hours < T3 < 5 hours.

[0126] Specifically, T3 can be 3.5 hours or 4 hours. The larger T3 is, the greater the possibility that the operating logic of the air conditioner is monitored and analyzed when t3 > T3.

[0127] Step S304: When t3 > T3, the air conditioner determines whether the user - set temperature belongs to the fourth set - temperature range. When the user - set temperature does not belong to the fourth set - temperature range, the air conditioner continues to obtain the indoor ambient temperature.

[0128] Optionally, when the third set - temperature range is [17°C, 23°C], the fourth set - temperature range is (28°C, +∞). When the third set - temperature range is [24°C, 30°C], the fourth set - temperature range is (-∞, 19°C).

[0129] When the third set - temperature range is [17°C, 23°C], the air conditioner is in the heating mode. If the user - set temperature belongs to the fourth set - temperature range (28°C, +∞), it indicates that the air conditioner in the heating mode does not raise the indoor ambient temperature to the user - set temperature.

[0130] Similarly, when the third set - temperature range is [24°C, 30°C], the air conditioner is in the cooling mode. If the user - set temperature belongs to the fourth set - temperature range (-∞, 19°C), it indicates that the air conditioner in the cooling mode does not lower the indoor ambient temperature to the user - set temperature.

[0131] Step S305: When the user - set temperature belongs to the fourth set - temperature range, the air conditioner determines whether there has been a temperature - reaching shutdown within T3. When there has been a temperature - reaching shutdown within T3, the air conditioner continues to obtain the indoor ambient temperature.

[0132] Temperature - reaching shutdown refers to the shutdown situation that occurs when the air conditioner detects that the indoor ambient temperature reaches the user - set temperature.

[0133] Step S306: When there has been no temperature - reaching shutdown within T3, it is determined that the operating logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed. Then step S307 is executed.

[0134] If the air conditioner experienced a temperature shutdown during T3, it has reached the user-set temperature within that timeframe, which is consistent with actual operating conditions. Conversely, if the air conditioner did not experience a temperature shutdown during T3, it indicates that the air conditioner never reached the user-set temperature during that timeframe. This is inconsistent with actual operating conditions, and the air conditioner's operating logic may need to be monitored and analyzed.

[0135] Step S307: the air conditioner runs the third deception logic.

[0136] Optionally, running the third deception logic includes: controlling the air conditioner to stop for a set duration.

[0137] By controlling the air conditioner to shut down, the indoor unit stops running, thereby interfering with the monitoring of the indoor unit's operating status.

[0138] Optionally, the duration is set to be greater than or equal to 3 minutes.

[0139] Specifically, the set time length may be 3 minutes or 4 minutes. The longer the set time length is, the less monitoring of the indoor unit's operating status can be performed.

[0140] By obtaining the indoor ambient temperature, the time during which the indoor ambient temperature remains within the third set temperature range is counted to obtain the third cumulative time. In the case of t3>T3, it is determined whether the user-set temperature belongs to the fourth temperature range. In the case that the user-set temperature belongs to the fourth set temperature range, it is determined whether the air conditioner has ever been shut down due to temperature reaching within T3. If the air conditioner has not been shut down due to temperature reaching within T3, it is determined that the indoor unit operation logic may be monitored and analyzed. Wherein, t3 represents the third cumulative time, and T3 is the third time threshold. Then the third deception logic is run to control the air conditioner shutdown setting time, so that the indoor unit stops running within the time, thereby interfering with the monitoring of the indoor unit operation status, thereby reducing the possibility of obtaining the indoor unit operation logic by monitoring and analyzing the operation status of the indoor unit.

[0141] The following describes how to handle the shutdown alarm issued by the air conditioner after the third deception logic is executed, with reference to specific embodiments.

[0142] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes:

[0143] Step S401: The air conditioner obtains the outdoor ambient temperature.

[0144] In step S402, the air conditioner counts the duration during which the outdoor ambient temperature remains within the third set temperature range to obtain a third accumulated duration.

[0145] In step S403, the air conditioner determines the possibility of the air conditioner operation logic being monitored and analyzed based on the third accumulated time.

[0146] Step S404: The air conditioner runs the third deception logic when the operating logic may be monitored and analyzed.

[0147] Step S405: The air conditioner counts the number of times the third deception logic is executed.

[0148] Step S406: The air conditioner determines a processing mode for when an alarm occurs based on the number of times the third deception logic is executed.

[0149] If the air conditioner's operating logic is potentially being monitored and analyzed, a third deception logic is executed to shut down the air conditioner. By counting the number of times the third deception logic is executed, a corresponding response mode is determined based on the number of times the third deception logic is executed. This fully considers the user experience and enhances the user-friendly design of the product.

[0150] Optionally, determining a processing mode when an alarm occurs in the air conditioner according to the number of times the third obfuscation logic is executed includes:

[0151] When m≤M, the air conditioner is powered off and restarted.

[0152] If m>M, replace the computer board of the air conditioner.

[0153] Here, m represents the number of times the third obfuscation logic is executed, and M is the number threshold.

[0154] When the third deception logic is run for no more than M times, the air conditioner is powered off and restarted to solve the problem of the air conditioner's shutdown alarm.

[0155] When the third deception logic is run for more than M times, the computer board of the air conditioner is locked. At this time, the only way to solve the problem of the air conditioner shutdown alarm is to replace the computer board.

[0156] Optionally, M>2.

[0157] Specifically, M can be 3 or 4. The smaller M is, the easier it is for the computer board to be locked, and the more it can play a protective role when the air conditioner operation logic is monitored.

[0158] Optionally, when an error alarm occurs on the air conditioner, the error alarm can be shielded by dialing a code on the computer board and entering a set account and password.

[0159] In some special scenarios, the user-set temperature may be exceptionally high. Even when the air conditioner is operating normally, the indoor ambient temperature may not reach the user-set temperature within the third time threshold, meaning that the air conditioner has not experienced a temperature shutdown within the third time threshold. This triggers the third deception logic, causing the air conditioner to shut down. If a false shutdown alarm occurs in this scenario, you can disable it by dialing the number on the computer and entering the preset account and password.

[0160] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a device for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0161] like Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device 500 for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner, including a processor 510 and a memory 511. Optionally, the device may also include a communication interface 512 and a bus 513. The processor 510, the communication interface 512, and the memory 511 can communicate with each other through the bus 513. The communication interface 512 can be used for information transmission. The processor 510 can call the logic instructions in the memory 511 to execute the method for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner according to the above embodiment.

[0162] In addition, the logic instructions in the memory 511 can be implemented in the form of software functional units and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product.

[0163] Memory 511, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Processor 510 executes the program instructions / modules stored in memory 511 to perform functional applications and data processing, thereby implementing the methods for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner in the above-described embodiments.

[0164] The memory 511 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store an operating system and at least one application required for a function; the data storage area may store data generated based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 511 may include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory.

[0165] Combine Figure 6As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner 600, comprising: an air conditioner body, and the above-mentioned device 500 for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner. The device 500 for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described here is not limited to placement inside the product, but also includes installation connections with other components of the product, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections or signal transmission connections. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the device 500 for protecting the operating logic of the air conditioner can be adapted to a feasible product body, thereby realizing other feasible embodiments.

[0166] 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 control method for an air conditioner.

[0167] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0168] The technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure may 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 of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program code, or a transient storage medium.

[0169] 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 variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace 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 claims, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used in this application refers to any and all possible combinations of one or more associated listings. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "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 of these. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method or device that includes the element. In this article, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced 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 be found in the description of the method part.

[0170] 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 to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered to be beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The technicians will clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can refer to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0171] 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 merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units can be merely a logical functional division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, 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, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown 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 to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. In addition, the functional units in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be integrated into a processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0172] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible implementation architectures, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment or part of the code, and the module, program segment or part of the code contains one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical functions. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in an order different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, or they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, which can depend on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different boxes can also occur in an order different from that 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, or 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 function or action, or may be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Get the ambient temperature; Count the duration of time the ambient temperature remains within the set temperature range; According to the statistical duration, determine the possibility of the air conditioner operation logic being monitored and analyzed; In the case where the operating logic of the air conditioner may be monitored and analyzed, the deception logic is operated; wherein the deception logic is different from the normal operating logic of the air conditioner.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The ambient temperature includes outdoor ambient temperature and / or indoor ambient temperature.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that When the ambient temperature includes the outdoor ambient temperature, the duration of time the ambient temperature remains within the set temperature range is counted, including: Counting the duration of time during which the outdoor ambient temperature remains within the first set temperature range to obtain a first cumulative duration; or The duration during which the outdoor ambient temperature remains within the second set temperature range is counted to obtain a second accumulated duration.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that Determining the possibility of the air conditioner operation logic being monitored and analyzed based on the statistical duration includes: In the case of t1>T1, it is determined that the air conditioner operation logic may be monitored and analyzed; or, In the case of t2>T2, it is determined that the air conditioner operation logic may be monitored and analyzed; Wherein, t1 represents the first accumulated duration, T1 is the first duration threshold, t2 represents the second accumulated duration, and T2 is the second duration threshold.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that The running obfuscation logic includes: In the case of t1>T1, run the first obfuscation logic; or, In the case of t2>T2, the second obfuscation logic is executed.

6. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that When the ambient temperature includes the indoor ambient temperature, the duration of time the ambient temperature remains within the set temperature range is counted, including: The duration during which the indoor ambient temperature is continuously within the third set temperature range is counted to obtain a third accumulated duration.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that Determining the possibility of the air conditioner operation logic being monitored and analyzed based on the statistical duration includes: When t3>T3, determine whether the user-set temperature belongs to the fourth set temperature range; When the user set temperature belongs to the fourth set temperature range, determining whether the air conditioner has reached the temperature and shut down within T3; If the air conditioner has not experienced temperature shutdown within T3, it is determined that the air conditioner operation logic may be monitored and analyzed; Among them, t3 represents the third accumulated duration, and T3 is the third duration threshold.

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

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Air conditioner body; as well as, The device for protecting the operating logic of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 8 is installed in the air conditioner body.

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

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