Air conditioner system and control method thereof

By having the air conditioner system detect the remote control's location and issue a prompt sound after reconnecting the power, the problem of users not being able to find the remote control is solved, thus improving the user experience.

CN119374212BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202310939616.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-07-27
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2043-07-27

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Users often can't find the remote control when they reuse their wall-mounted air conditioner. Current technology requires users to actively press a button to find it, which is inconvenient.

Method used

After the air conditioner system is reconnected to the power, it checks whether the search function is set and determines whether the remote control is within the preset range. If it is not within the range, it will emit a prompt sound so that the user can find the remote control according to their usage habits. If it is within the range, it will remain silent to avoid unnecessary prompt sounds.

Benefits of technology

It improves the user experience, reduces the possibility of startling or disturbing users with the prompts, conforms to user habits, and makes it easier to find the remote control.

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Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner system and a control method thereof, wherein the air conditioner system comprises an air conditioner and a remote controller with air conditioner control authority, and the control method comprises the following steps: after the air conditioner is connected to power again, detecting whether the air conditioner system is set with a search function for searching the remote controller; if yes, obtaining a storage position of the remote controller recorded in the set search function; obtaining a current position of the remote controller; judging whether the current position is in a preset range of the storage position; if the current position is not in the preset range, controlling the remote controller to send a prompt sound; and if the current position is in the preset range, keeping the air conditioner and / or the remote controller inaction. The control method of the air conditioner system can facilitate the remote controller of the air conditioner to be found by a user, and make the search function of the air conditioner for the remote controller meet the use habit of the user, so as to facilitate the use of the user and improve the user experience.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner system and a control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] As an electric appliance for heating in winter and cooling in summer, air conditioners are deeply loved by users. However, in the north, because heating is provided by a heating system in winter, air conditioners are generally only used for cooling in summer, and the air conditioner is unplugged in winter and not used for a long time. When the air conditioner is plugged in again for use, the remote controller is often not found, especially for a wall-mounted air conditioner, which cannot be adjusted by the air conditioner keys as a cabinet machine. Therefore, it brings inconvenience to the user and reduces the user experience.

[0003] At present, in the prior art, there is a function of finding a remote controller, specifically, a finding button is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit body, but the user needs to press the button, and the remote controller will beep, which is very inconvenient. Especially for a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit, after the user climbs high to connect the power supply of the air conditioner, if the remote controller is found to be missing, the user still needs to climb high again to press the button, which still brings inconvenience to the user. SUMMARY

[0004] An object of the present application is to provide an air conditioner system and a control method thereof capable of solving at least one of the defects in the prior art.

[0005] A further object of the present application is to make the remote controller of the air conditioner easy to be found by the user, and to make the function of finding the remote controller of the air conditioner conform to the use habit of the user, easy to use, and improve the user experience.

[0006] In particular, the present application provides a control method of an air conditioner system, wherein the air conditioner system comprises an air conditioner and a remote controller having an air conditioner control authority, and the control method comprises:

[0007] After the air conditioner is connected to the power supply again, it is detected whether the air conditioner system is set with a finding function for finding the remote controller;

[0008] If yes, the storage position of the remote controller recorded in the set finding function is acquired;

[0009] The current position of the remote controller is acquired;

[0010] It is judged whether the current position is within a preset range of the storage position;

[0011] If the current position is not within the preset range, the remote controller is controlled to emit a prompt sound;

[0012] If the current position is within the preset range, the air conditioner and / or the remote controller are kept inaction.

[0013] Further, after the step of controlling the remote controller to issue the prompt sound, the control method further comprises:

[0014] detecting whether the remote controller has been taken by the user of the air conditioner after a preset time length;

[0015] if not, performing the step of controlling the remote controller to issue the prompt sound.

[0016] Further, after the step of keeping the air conditioner and / or the remote controller inaction, the control method further comprises:

[0017] judging whether the remote controller has been taken by the user of the air conditioner after a predetermined time length;

[0018] if not, obtaining the spatial article layout information in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located;

[0019] determining the prompt information containing the articles in the indoor space where the storage location is located or adjacent to the storage location according to the spatial article layout information and the storage location;

[0020] informing the user of the air conditioner of the prompt information.

[0021] Further, in the case that the air conditioner system receives a setting request of the search function, the control method further comprises:

[0022] informing the user of the air conditioner of the notification information that the remote controller will be placed in the pre-placement location within a specified time length;

[0023] obtaining the location where the remote controller is placed;

[0024] recording the location where the remote controller is placed as the storage location.

[0025] Further, the setting request is received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is connected to power for the first time after being installed in the indoor space.

[0026] Further, the setting request is received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is running in a mode for adjusting the air in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located.

[0027] Further, before the step of recording the location where the remote controller is placed as the storage location, the control method further comprises:

[0028] detecting whether the search function has been set by the air conditioner system;

[0029] if not, performing the step of recording the location where the remote controller is placed as the storage location;

[0030] if yes, updating the recorded storage location.

[0031] Further, in the case that the air conditioner is first connected to power supply when being installed in an indoor space, the control method further comprises:

[0032] sending inquiry information to the user of the air conditioner whether to set the search function;

[0033] detecting whether the air conditioner system receives feedback information of the inquiry information;

[0034] judging whether the feedback information is yes;

[0035] if yes, informing the user of the notice information that the remote controller is placed in the pre-placement position within a specified time length;

[0036] acquiring the position where the remote controller is placed;

[0037] recording the position where the remote controller is placed as the storage position.

[0038] In particular, the application further provides an air conditioner system, comprising:

[0039] an air conditioner and a remote controller having air conditioner control authority;

[0040] a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a machine executable program, and the machine executable program is executed by the processor to realize the control method of the air conditioner system described above.

[0041] Further, the remote controller is provided with a search setting button.

[0042] The control method of the air conditioner system of the present application can actively control the air conditioner to emit a prompt sound when the air conditioner is connected to the power supply again, so that the user can find the air conditioner, and the user does not need to operate the remote controller to emit the prompt sound, which is convenient for the user and improves the user experience. Moreover, it can be known that after the power supply of the air conditioner is plugged into the socket by the user, the user will look for the remote controller in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller. If the remote controller is placed in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller at this time, the user will probably find the remote controller, and the prompt sound emitted by the remote controller is not needed by the user, and the emission of the prompt sound will scare the user or make the user feel noisy. However, if the remote controller is not placed in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller, the user will probably not find the remote controller. Furthermore, the control method can determine whether the remote controller is placed in the storage position set in the search function by the user by determining whether the current position is in the preset range of the storage position, and the remote controller can emit the prompt sound when the current position is not in the preset range, so that the user can find the remote controller through the sound. When the current position is in the preset range, the user can look for the remote controller in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller according to the previous use habit, and the control method can keep the air conditioner and / or the remote controller in a state of inaction to avoid the situation that the prompt sound scares or disturbs the user. Therefore, the control method of the air conditioner system of the present application can facilitate the user to find the remote controller of the air conditioner, and make the search function of the air conditioner for the remote controller meet the use habit of the user, which is convenient for the user and improves the user experience.

[0043] The air conditioner system of the present application can achieve the control method of the air conditioner system described above, and therefore has the beneficial effects of the control method of the air conditioner system.

[0044] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0045] Some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and wherein:

[0046] Figure 1 is a connection schematic block diagram of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a remote controller in an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 3 is a flow chart of a control method of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 4 is a flow chart of a control method of an air conditioner system according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 5 is a flow chart of a setting method of a search function in a control method of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 6 is a flow chart of a setting method of a search function in a control method of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] In the description of the present embodiments, it is to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0053] Unless specifically defined otherwise, the terms "mount", "connect", "set", and the like are to be construed broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be direct connection, can also be indirect connection through an intermediate medium, can be internal communication of two elements or interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise specifically limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application according to the specific circumstances.

[0054] In addition, in the description of the present embodiments, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or can include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of the present embodiments, the first feature "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is higher in horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature "below", "under", or "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is lower in horizontal height than the second feature.

[0055] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments presented herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

[0056] In the description of the embodiments, the description referring to the terms "embodiments" and the like means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Also, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in an appropriate manner.

[0057] The air conditioner system of the embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 and 2 The air conditioner system of the embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a connection schematic block diagram of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a remote controller in an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0058] Referring to Figure 1 In the present embodiment, the air conditioner system 100 includes an air conditioner 120, a remote controller 130 having control authority of the air conditioner 120, and a controller 110; the controller 110 includes a memory 111 and a processor 112, wherein the memory 111 stores a machine executable program 1111, and the machine executable program 1111 is executed by the processor 112 to implement the control method of the air conditioner system 100 of the embodiments described below. Further, the air conditioner system of the present embodiment also has the beneficial effects of the control method of the embodiments described below.

[0059] Referring to Figure 2 In the present embodiment, the remote controller 130 is provided with a search setting button 131. Moreover, the search setting button 131 can be a physical button or a virtual button displayed on the display screen 132 of the remote controller 130.

[0060] In the present embodiment, the remote controller 130 is further provided with a buzzer for emitting a prompt sound.

[0061] In the present embodiment, the air conditioner system 100 can include a camera device, which can be used to acquire space article layout information in an indoor space where the air conditioner 120 is located.

[0062] In the embodiment, the air conditioner system 100 can include a voice module, which can be used to send the user of the air conditioner 120 inquiry information about whether to set the search function, feedback information of the inquiry information, notification information to the user of the air conditioner 120 that the remote controller 130 is placed in the preset position, and prompt information to the user of the air conditioner 120.

[0063] In the embodiment, the controller 110 can be the controller 110 arranged on the remote controller 130, or the controller 110 arranged on the air conditioner 120, or the controller 110 installed independently of the air conditioner 120 or the remote controller 130.

[0064] In the embodiment, the camera, the voice module, and the buzzer can be electrically connected to the controller 110 in a wireless communication manner and / or a wired communication manner.

[0065] Referring to Figure 2 In the embodiment, the remote controller 130 can further include a display screen 132.

[0066] The control method of the air conditioner system in the embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 3 to 6

[0067] Figure 3 is a flowchart of the control method of the air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application, and referring to Figure 3 In the embodiment, the control method of the air conditioner system includes:

[0068] In step S302, after the air conditioner is connected to the power supply again, it is detected whether the search function for searching the remote controller is set in the air conditioner system; if yes, step S304 is executed; if no, no action is performed; or in the case where it is detected that the search function is not set in the air conditioner system, it can be executed that it is detected whether the air conditioner system receives the setting request of the search function, and in the case where the air conditioner system receives the setting request of the search function, step S502 of the following embodiment is executed; or in the case where it is detected that the search function is not set in the air conditioner system, step S602 of the following embodiment can also be executed.

[0069] In step S304, the storage position of the remote controller recorded in the set search function is acquired.

[0070] In step S306, the current position of the remote controller is acquired.

[0071] In step S308, it is judged whether the current position is within the preset range of the storage position; if no, i.e., if the current position is not within the preset range, step S310 is executed; if yes, i.e., if the current position is within the preset range, step S312 is executed.

[0072] ​Step S310, the remote controller sends a prompt sound.

[0073] Step S312, the air conditioner and / or the remote controller are kept inaction.

[0074] Due to the control method of the air conditioner system, when the air conditioner is connected to the power supply again, the air conditioner can be actively controlled to send a prompt sound, which is convenient for the user to find the air conditioner, and the user does not need to further operate the remote controller to send the prompt sound, which is convenient for the user to use and improves the user experience. It can be known that when the power supply of the air conditioner is plugged into the socket by the user, the user will look for the remote controller in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller according to the use habit. If the remote controller is placed in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller at this time, the user will probably find the remote controller, and the prompt sound sent by the remote controller is not needed by the user, and the sending of the prompt sound will scare the user or make the user feel noisy. However, if the remote controller is not placed in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller, the user will probably not find the remote controller. Further, the control method can determine whether the remote controller is placed in the storage position set by the user in the previous search function by determining whether the current position is in the preset range of the storage position. When the current position is not in the preset range, the remote controller can be controlled to send a prompt sound, and the user can find the remote controller through the sound. When the current position is in the preset range, the user can look for the remote controller in the place where the user is used to placing the remote controller according to the previous use habit, and the control method keeps the air conditioner and / or the remote controller inaction to avoid the situation that the prompt sound scares or disturbs the user. Therefore, the control method can facilitate the user to find the remote controller of the air conditioner, and make the search function of the air conditioner for the remote controller meet the use habit of the user, which is convenient for the user to use and improves the user experience.

[0075] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a control method of an air conditioner system according to another embodiment of the application, referring to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the control method of the air conditioner system comprises:

[0076] Step S402, after the air conditioner is connected to the power supply again, it is detected whether the air conditioner system is set with a search function for searching for the remote controller. If yes, step S404 is performed. If no, no action is performed. Or, in the case that it is detected that the air conditioner system is not set with the search function, it can be performed that it is detected whether the air conditioner system receives a setting request of the search function, and in the case that the air conditioner system receives the setting request of the search function, step S502 of the following embodiment is performed. Or, in the case that it is detected that the air conditioner system is not set with the search function, step S602 of the following embodiment can also be performed.

[0077] Step S404, obtaining the storage position of the remote controller recorded in the set search function.

[0078] Step S406, obtaining the current position of the remote controller.

[0079] Step S408, judging whether the current position is in the preset range of the storage position; if not, executing step S410; if yes, executing step S414.

[0080] Step S410, controlling the remote controller to emit a prompt sound, and executing step S412 after a preset time length.

[0081] Step S412, detecting whether the remote controller has been taken by the user of the air conditioner; if not, executing the step of controlling the remote controller to emit a prompt sound, i.e., returning to execute step S410; ending the control method of the embodiment.

[0082] It can be understood that the user can find the remote controller through step S412.

[0083] In addition, at least one micro-current (current value less than 0.5 mA) emission contact area and at least one micro-current receiving contact area can be respectively arranged on both sides of the hand holding part of the remote controller. When the remote controller is taken by the user, the micro-current emission contact area reaches the micro-current receiving contact area through the hand of the user, and then it can be determined that the remote controller is taken by the user. When the micro-current emission contact area and the micro-current receiving contact area are not conductive, it can be determined that the remote controller is not taken by the user. A gyroscope sensor for detecting whether the remote controller is taken, touched or moved can also be arranged in the remote controller. The remote controller can also be detected by detecting whether the air conditioner receives the remote control instruction emitted by the remote controller within a preset time length. If the remote control instruction is received, it means that the remote controller is taken by the user. If the remote control instruction is not received, it means that the remote controller is not taken by the user. In this way, whether the remote controller has been taken by the user of the air conditioner can be detected.

[0084] Reference Figure 4 In the embodiment, in the case that the current position is in the preset range, the control method further comprises:

[0085] Step S414, keeping the air conditioner and / or the remote controller inaction, and executing step S416 after a predetermined time length.

[0086] Step S416, judging whether the user of the air conditioner has taken the remote controller; if not, executing step S418 or step S410; if yes, ending the control method.

[0087] Step S418, obtaining the space article layout information in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located.

[0088] In step S420, prompt information of the article in the indoor space where the storage position is located or adjacent to the storage position is determined according to the spatial article layout information and the storage position. For example, the bedside table in the indoor space is located at the same position as the storage position, and the prompt information that the remote controller is in the bedside table is determined. For another example, the storage position is closest to the position of the television in the indoor space, and the storage position is located at the rear side of the position of the television, and the prompt information that the remote controller is located at the rear side of the television is determined.

[0089] In step S422, the prompt information is informed to the user of the air conditioner.

[0090] It can be understood that after the user searches for the remote controller at the position where the remote controller is usually placed by memory, if the user still does not get the remote controller after a predetermined time, it indicates that the user may have forgotten the storage position. At this moment, the approximate position or the accurate position where the remote controller is placed can be reminded and informed to the user through steps S416 to S422, so as to facilitate the user to find the remote controller, facilitate the user, and meet the user's habit of searching for the remote controller, and improve the user experience.

[0091] In addition, after the prompt information is informed to the user of the air conditioner in step S422, the control method can further include judging again whether the user of the air conditioner has got the remote controller. If the user has got the remote controller, the control method is ended. If the user still does not get the remote controller, step S422 is returned to be executed, so as to ensure that the user can find the remote controller.

[0092] It can be understood that in step S416, the same hardware as that for implementing step S412 or the same control method as that for implementing step S412 can be used to judge whether the user has got the remote controller. In step S418, the spatial article layout information in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located is acquired. The spatial article layout information can be generated by photographing and recognizing the articles in the indoor space by the camera in the above embodiment, or can be manually input into the air conditioner system by the installer according to the length, width, height and indoor articles of the indoor space when the air conditioner is installed into the indoor space. In step S422, the prompt information is informed to the user of the air conditioner. The prompt information is played to the user in the form of sound by the voice module in the above embodiment; can also be text information / audio information sent to the user's mobile phone through wireless communication technology; or can be text information displayed on the display screen arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit body. The prompt information is informed to the user of the air conditioner.

[0093] Figure 5 is one of flowcharts of a setting method of a search function in a control method of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application, and the setting method of the search function is described in detail with reference to Figure 5In the present embodiment, in the case that the air conditioner system receives a setting request of the search function, the control method further comprises:

[0094] In step S502, the user of the air conditioner is informed of the notification information that the remote controller will be placed in the pre-put position within a specified time length.

[0095] In step S504, the position where the remote controller is placed is acquired.

[0096] In step S506, it is detected whether the search function has been set in the air conditioner system; if not, step S508 is executed; if yes, step S510 is executed.

[0097] In step S508, the position where the remote controller is placed is recorded as the storage position. After step S508, the setting of the search function is completed.

[0098] In step S510, the recorded storage position is updated. After step S510, the setting of the search function is completed.

[0099] It can be understood that the (re)setting of the search function can be realized through steps S502 to S502.

[0100] In the present embodiment, the setting request can be received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is connected to power for the first time after being installed in an indoor space, can also be received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is running in a mode (for example, a cooling mode, a heating mode, a ventilation mode, a dehumidification mode, a humidification mode, a fresh air mode) for adjusting the air in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located, and can also be received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is in standby. Since the air conditioner system can set or not set the search function in the aforementioned cases, the normal implementation of the control method can be ensured through step S506. The setting request can be sent by the user to the air conditioner system by operating the remote controller (clicking or pressing the search setting button on the remote controller) or the mobile phone carried by the user.

[0101] In addition, the implementation form of step S502, informing the user of the air conditioner of the notification information that the remote controller will be placed in the pre-put position within a specified time length, can be the implementation form of the prompt information in step S422, and can also be text information displayed on the display screen of the remote controller.

[0102] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a setting method of a search function in a control method of an air conditioner system according to an embodiment of the present application, and Figure 6 In the present embodiment, in the case that the air conditioner is connected to power for the first time after being installed in an indoor space, the control method further comprises:

[0103] Step S602, send the inquiry information to the user of the air conditioner whether to set the search function.

[0104] Step S604, detect whether the air conditioner system receives the feedback information of the inquiry information; if yes, execute step S606; if no, end the control method, and return to execute step S602 when the air conditioner runs in the cooling mode, the heating mode or the standby mode, etc.

[0105] Step S606, judge whether the feedback information is yes. If yes, execute step S608; if yes, end the control method, and execute step S602 before, during or after the air conditioner is powered off.

[0106] Step S608, inform the user with the notification information that the remote controller is placed in the pre-placing position within the specified time length.

[0107] Step S610, obtain the position where the remote controller is placed.

[0108] Step S612, record the position where the remote controller is placed as the storage position.

[0109] It can be understood that the setting of the search function can also be realized through steps S602 to S612. Moreover, the control method can directly inquire the user whether to set the search function after the air conditioner is installed in the indoor space, avoid the situation that the user forgets to set and is difficult to find the remote controller, and ensure the user experience of using the air conditioner.

[0110] In addition, the implementation form of step S602, sending the inquiry information to the user of the air conditioner whether to set the search function, can be the same implementation form as step S502 to inquire the user whether to set the search function. Moreover, corresponding, when the control system plays the audio information whether to set the search function through the voice module, step S604, detects whether the air conditioner system receives the feedback information of the inquiry information, and the feedback information can also be the sound emitted by the user; when the control system sends the text information / audio information to the user's mobile phone through the wireless communication technology, the feedback information can also be the instruction information fed back by the user through the mobile phone or the sound information collected by the mobile phone; when the air conditioner system displays the inquiry information on the panel display screen on the air conditioner indoor unit body or the display screen on the remote controller, the feedback information can also be the instruction information emitted by the user through the operation of the remote controller. Moreover, the implementation form of step S608, informing the user with the notification information that the remote controller is placed in the pre-placing position within the specified time length, can be the same as the implementation form of step S502.

[0111] At this point, those skilled in the art will appreciate that although specific exemplary embodiments of the application have been described herein, the present application also encompasses many other variations or modifications in accordance with the principles of the application as set forth above. Accordingly, the scope of the present application should be understood to include all such variations and modifications.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner system, wherein, The air conditioner system comprises an air conditioner and a remote controller having the control authority of the air conditioner; And, The control method comprises: After the air conditioner is connected to power again, it is detected whether the air conditioner system has set a search function for searching for the remote controller; If yes, the storage position of the remote controller recorded in the set search function is acquired; The current position of the remote controller is acquired; It is judged whether the current position is within a preset range of the storage position; If the current position is not within the preset range, the remote controller is controlled to issue a prompt sound; If the current position is within the preset range, the air conditioner and / or the remote controller are kept inaction; After the step of keeping the air conditioner and / or the remote controller inaction, the control method further comprises: It is judged whether the user of the air conditioner has taken the remote controller after a predetermined time length; If no, the spatial article layout information in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located is acquired; The prompt information containing the articles in the indoor space where the storage position is located or adjacent to the storage position is determined according to the spatial article layout information and the storage position; The prompt information is informed to the user of the air conditioner.

2. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 1, wherein, After the step of controlling the remote controller to issue a prompt sound, the control method further comprises: It is detected whether the remote controller has been taken by the user of the air conditioner after a preset time length; If no, the step of controlling the remote controller to issue a prompt sound is executed.

3. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 1, wherein, In the case that the air conditioner system receives a setting request of the search function, the control method further comprises: The notification information that the remote controller is placed to a pre-placement position within a specified time length is informed to the user of the air conditioner; The position where the remote controller is placed is acquired; The position where the remote controller is placed is recorded as the storage position.

4. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 3, wherein, The setting request is received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner is connected to power for the first time after being installed in an indoor space.

5. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 3, wherein, The setting request is received by the air conditioner system in the case that the air conditioner operates in a mode for adjusting the air in the indoor space where the air conditioner is located.

6. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 3, wherein, Before the step of recording the position where the remote controller is placed as the storage position, the control method further comprises: It is detected whether the air conditioner system has set the search function; If no, the step of recording the position where the remote controller is placed as the storage position is executed; If yes, the recorded storage position is updated.

7. The control method of the air conditioner system according to claim 1, wherein, In the case that the air conditioner is connected to power for the first time after being installed in an indoor space, the control method further comprises: sending inquiry information to a user of the air conditioner system whether to set the search function; detecting whether the air conditioner system receives feedback information of the inquiry information; judging whether the feedback information is yes; if yes, informing the user of notification information that the remote controller is placed in a predetermined storage position within a predetermined time length; acquiring a position where the remote controller is placed; recording the position where the remote controller is placed as the storage position. 8.An air conditioner system, comprising: an air conditioner and a remote controller having control authority of the air conditioner; a controller comprising a memory and a processor, wherein a machine executable program is stored in the memory, and the machine executable program is executed by the processor to implement the control method of the air conditioner system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9.The air conditioner system according to claim 8, wherein a search setting button is arranged on the remote controller.

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