Air conditioner and control method thereof, computer device and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an air conditioner and a control method thereof, a computer device and a readable storage medium, and the control method of the air conditioner comprises the following steps: after receiving a startup signal, judging whether the current time is in a cold supply season or not; if yes, entering a heating locking mode, and in the heating locking mode, not responding to the received request information for entering the heating mode; and after the heating unlocking signal is received, the heating locking mode is quitted. According to the control method of the air conditioner, mistaken touch can be prevented, the control accuracy of the air conditioner is improved, and the comfort during use is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioner and a control method thereof, a computer device and a readable storage medium. Background Art

[0002] It is impossible to lock the remote control during the operation of existing air conditioners. Therefore, for example in summer, when the user is asleep or a child accidentally touches the remote control, the cooling mode may be switched to the heating mode, which will cause discomfort. Similarly, in winter, if the heating mode is switched to the cooling mode by accidentally touching the remote control, the user will be woken up by the cold, causing an uncomfortable experience.

[0003] There is an existing air conditioner remote control, which is provided with a child lock button, which needs to be operated each time to enter the lock mode. If the user forgets to lock, there is still a possibility of accidental touch, and the user experience is poor. Summary of the invention

[0004] The first object of the present invention is to provide a control method for an air conditioner which can prevent accidental touches, improve the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensure comfortable use.

[0005] The second object of the present invention is to provide another method for controlling an air conditioner that can prevent accidental touches, improve the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensure comfortable use.

[0006] A third object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that implements the above control method.

[0007] A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a computer device for implementing the above control method.

[0008] A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a readable storage medium for implementing the above-mentioned control method.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned first purpose, the present invention provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising: after receiving a power-on signal, determining whether the current time is in the cooling season; if so, entering a heating lock mode, and in the heating lock mode, not responding to a request to enter the heating mode; after receiving a heating unlock signal, exiting the heating lock mode.

[0010] As can be seen from the above scheme, by judging whether it is in the cooling season according to the current time when the air conditioner is used, when it is in the cooling season, it automatically enters the heating lock mode. In this heating lock mode, when the user cannot switch to the heating mode, the user needs to unlock the mode before exiting the heating lock mode. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the remote control to enter the lock mode, and the effect of preventing accidental touch of the remote control can be achieved, thereby avoiding the problem of heating in summer, improving the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensuring comfort during use.

[0011] A preferred solution is that the step of receiving the heating unlocking signal includes: receiving information that a preset button is triggered a preset number of times within a first preset time period.

[0012] It can be seen that by continuously pressing the preset button within the first preset time period, when the number of presses reaches the preset number, the heating lock mode is exited, which can further reduce the possibility of misoperation compared to the existing one-key lock and one-key unlock method. The preset button can be a specific button or more than two specific buttons, and the setting method can be more flexible.

[0013] In a preferred solution, the step of receiving the heating unlocking signal includes: receiving at least two request messages for entering the heating mode within a first preset time period.

[0014] It can be seen that after receiving more than two request messages for entering the heating mode within the first preset time period, that is, after pressing the heating button at least twice, the heating lock mode is exited.

[0015] A preferred solution is that in cooling mode, after the operating time exceeds the second preset time period, if a request signal for switching to heating mode is received, the heating lock mode is entered; after a heating unlock signal is received, the heating lock mode is exited.

[0016] It can be seen that when the operating time in cooling mode exceeds the second preset time period, it means that the air conditioner is already in stable cooling mode. If the mode is switched at this time, it may be caused by the user's accidental touch. Automatically entering the heating lock mode can prevent accidental touches to the greatest extent and ensure comfort during use.

[0017] A preferred solution is that the control method also includes the following steps: determining whether the current time is in the heating season; if so, entering the refrigeration lock mode, and in the refrigeration lock mode, not responding to the received request information to enter the refrigeration mode; after receiving the refrigeration unlocking signal, exiting the refrigeration lock mode.

[0018] It can be seen that the current time when the air conditioner is used determines whether it is in the heating season. When it is in the heating season, it automatically enters the cooling lock mode. In this cooling lock mode, the user cannot switch to the cooling mode. The user needs to unlock the air conditioner before exiting the cooling lock mode. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the remote control to enter the lock mode, which can prevent the remote control from being accidentally touched, thereby avoiding the problem of winter cooling, improving the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensuring comfort during use.

[0019] A further solution is that in the heating mode, after the running time exceeds the third preset time period, if a request signal for switching to the cooling mode is received, the cooling lock mode is entered; after a cooling unlock signal is received, the cooling lock mode is exited.

[0020] It can be seen that when the operating time in the heating mode exceeds the third preset time period, it means that the air conditioner is already in the stable heating mode. If the mode is switched at this time, it may be caused by the user's accidental touch. Automatically entering the cooling lock mode can prevent accidental touches to the greatest extent and ensure comfort during use.

[0021] A further solution is, after receiving the power-on signal, determining whether the current time is in the transition season; if the current time is in the transition season, further determining whether the current time is in the heating lock mode, if so, exiting the heating lock mode; if it is determined that the current time is in the transition season, further determining whether the current time is in the cooling lock mode, if so, exiting the cooling lock mode.

[0022] This shows that in the transition season, users can adjust the cooling and heating needs by themselves, avoiding the situation where the user needs to frequently press the remote control button to unlock the mode when the mode does not match the user's needs, resulting in a bad user experience.

[0023] A preferred solution is that the control method further includes the following steps: establishing a correspondence table between initial dates and seasons; after receiving a power-on signal, searching the correspondence table to obtain the season corresponding to the current time.

[0024] A further solution is that the control method further includes: updating the corresponding relationship table according to the frequency of entering the cooling mode and the heating mode in a year.

[0025] It can be seen that due to the different temperatures corresponding to the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons in different regions, the required cooling and heating times are also different. By collecting the frequency of users entering cooling mode and heating mode in a year to update the corresponding relationship table, the time corresponding to the heating season and the time corresponding to the cooling season can be updated more accurately, thereby improving the user experience.

[0026] To achieve the above-mentioned second purpose, the present invention provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including: after receiving a power-on signal, determining whether the current time is in the heating season; if so, entering a cooling lock mode, and in the cooling lock mode, not responding to the received request information for entering the cooling mode; after receiving a cooling unlocking signal, exiting the cooling lock mode.

[0027] As can be seen from the above scheme, whether it is in the heating season is determined according to the current time when the air conditioner is used. When it is in the heating season, it automatically enters the cooling lock mode. In this cooling lock mode, when the user cannot switch to the cooling mode, the user needs to unlock the mode before exiting the cooling lock mode. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the remote control to enter the lock mode, and the effect of preventing accidental touch of the remote control can be achieved, thereby avoiding the problem of winter cooling, improving the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensuring comfort during use.

[0028] To achieve the third objective, the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes a processor, and the processor is used to implement the above control method when executing a program stored in a memory.

[0029] To achieve the fourth objective, the present invention provides a computer device, which includes a processor, and the processor is used to implement the above control method when executing a program stored in a memory.

[0030] To achieve the fifth objective, the present invention provides a readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, and the program implements the control method when executed by a processor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a flow chart of an embodiment of a control method for an air conditioner of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of switching modes in cooling mode in an embodiment of a control method of an air conditioner of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 It is a flow chart of switching modes in heating mode in an embodiment of a control method of an air conditioner of the present invention.

[0034] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The description of the exemplary embodiments is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention and its application or use. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to make the present invention thorough and complete and to fully express the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, the composition of the materials, the numerical expressions and the numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as limitations.

[0036] The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. The words "include" or "comprise" and similar words mean that the elements before the word include the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of including other elements. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0037] In the present invention, when a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device. When a specific device is described as being connected to other devices, the specific device may be directly connected to the other devices without an intermediate device, or may not be directly connected to the other devices but have an intermediate device.

[0038] All terms (including technical terms or scientific terms) used in the present invention have the same meanings as those understood by ordinary technicians in the field, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or extremely formal sense, unless explicitly defined herein.

[0039] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered as part of the specification.

[0040] Air conditioner and control method thereof embodiment:

[0041] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes a processor, and the processor is used to implement the following control method when executing the program stored in the memory.

[0042] The control method of the air conditioner comprises the following steps:

[0043] See also Figure 1 First, execute step S1 to establish a correspondence table between initial dates and seasons. As shown in Table 1, the initial correspondence table can set the cooling season as June, July and August, the heating season as December, January and February, and March, April, May, September, October and November as transition seasons.

[0044] Table 1 Correspondence between dates and seasons

[0045] date December, January, February March, April, May June, July and August September, October, November Corresponding season Heating season Transition Season Cooling season Transition Season

[0046] Next, execute step S2, after receiving the power-on signal, search the corresponding relationship table to obtain the season corresponding to the current time.

[0047] Next, execute step S3 to determine whether the current time is in the cooling season.

[0048] If the current time is in the cooling season, execute step S41 to enter the heating lock mode. In the heating lock mode, the air conditioner does not respond to the received request information to enter the heating mode. That is, when the air conditioner is in the heating lock mode, the air conditioner will not enter the heating mode when the user presses the mode switch button or presses the heating button.

[0049] Next, step S42 is executed. If a heating unlock signal is received, step S43 is executed to exit the heating lock mode. The step of receiving the heating unlock signal includes: receiving at least two request messages to enter the heating mode within a first preset time period. Optionally, the first preset time period can be 2 seconds. For example, when the user presses the heating button twice in succession within 2 seconds, the lock is released and the heating lock mode is exited. After exiting the heating lock mode, the user can trigger the heating mode, but whether the heating mode is turned on depends on the temperature of the internal and external environment of the unit and the refrigerant status limit of the air conditioning system.

[0050] If the current time is not in the cooling season, step S5 is executed to further determine whether the current time is in the heating season.

[0051] If the current time is in the heating season, execute step S51 to enter the cooling lock mode. In the cooling lock mode, the air conditioner does not respond to the received request information to enter the cooling mode. That is, when the air conditioner is in the cooling lock mode, the air conditioner will not enter the cooling mode when the user presses the mode switch button or presses the cooling button.

[0052] Next, step S52 is executed. If a cooling unlock signal is received, step S53 is executed to exit the cooling lock mode. The step of receiving the cooling unlock signal includes: receiving at least two request messages to enter the cooling mode within a fourth preset time period. Optionally, the fourth preset time period can be 2 seconds. For example, when the user presses the cooling button twice in succession within 2 seconds, the lock is released and the cooling lock mode is exited. After exiting the cooling lock mode, the user can trigger the cooling mode, but whether the cooling mode is turned on depends on the temperature of the internal and external environment of the unit and the refrigerant status limit of the air conditioning system.

[0053] If the current time is not in the heating season, it means that the current time is in the transition season, then step S54 is executed to further determine whether it is currently in the heating lock mode, and if so, step S55 is executed to exit the heating lock mode; if it is determined that the current time is in the transition season, step S56 is also executed to further determine whether it is currently in the cooling lock mode, and if so, step S57 is executed to exit the cooling lock mode. In the transition season, there is no need to enter the heating lock mode and the cooling lock mode, and the user can adjust the cooling and heating needs by himself.

[0054] The control method further comprises the following steps:

[0055] See also Figure 2 First, step S61 is performed, in cooling mode, after the air conditioner operation time exceeds the second preset time period. Preferably, the second preset time period is 30 minutes.

[0056] Next, step S62 is executed. If a request signal for switching to the heating mode is received, step S63 is executed to enter the heating lock mode.

[0057] Next, execute step S64, and if a heating unlock signal is received, execute step S65 to exit the heating lock mode.

[0058] When the operating time in cooling mode exceeds the second preset time period, it means that the air conditioner is already in stable cooling mode. If the mode is switched at this time, it may be caused by the user's accidental touch. Automatically entering the heating lock mode can minimize the discomfort caused by the user accidentally triggering the opposite mode.

[0059] Similarly, the control method also includes the following steps:

[0060] See also Figure 3 First, step S71 is performed after the operation time in the heating mode exceeds the third preset time period. Preferably, the third preset time period is 30 minutes.

[0061] Next, execute step S72, and if a request signal for switching to the cooling mode is received, execute step S73 to enter the cooling lock mode.

[0062] Next, execute step S74. If a cooling unlocking signal is received, execute step S75 to exit the cooling locking mode.

[0063] When the operating time in heating mode exceeds the third preset time period, it means that the air conditioner is already in stable heating mode. If the mode is switched at this time, it may be caused by the user's accidental touch. Automatically entering the cooling lock mode can minimize the discomfort caused by the user accidentally triggering the opposite mode.

[0064] The control method also includes: updating the corresponding relationship table according to the frequency of entering the cooling mode and the heating mode in a year. Since the temperatures corresponding to the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons in different regions are different, the required cooling and heating times are also different. By collecting the frequency of users entering the cooling mode and the heating mode in a year to update the corresponding relationship table, that is, updating the dates corresponding to the cooling season and the heating season in a year, the time corresponding to the heating season and the time corresponding to the cooling season can be updated more accurately, thereby improving the user experience.

[0065] It can be seen that the current time when the air conditioner is used is used to determine whether it is in the heating season or the cooling season. When it is in the heating season, it automatically enters the cooling lock mode. In this cooling lock mode, when the user cannot switch to the cooling mode, the user needs to unlock the system before exiting the cooling lock mode. When it is in the cooling season, it automatically enters the heating lock mode. In this heating lock mode, when the user cannot switch to the heating mode, the user needs to unlock the system before exiting the heating lock mode. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the remote control to enter the lock mode, and the effect of preventing accidental touching of the remote control can be achieved, thereby avoiding the problems of cooling in winter and heating in summer, improving the control accuracy of the air conditioner, and ensuring comfort during use.

[0066] In addition, the step of receiving the heating unlocking signal may also be: receiving information that the preset button is triggered a preset number of times within the first preset time period. Press the preset button continuously within the first preset time period, and when the number of presses reaches the preset number, exit the heating lock mode. The preset number of times can be once or more than twice. When it is more than two times, compared with the existing one-key locking and one-key unlocking method, the possibility of misoperation can be further reduced. The preset button can be a specific button or more than two specific buttons, and the setting method can be more flexible. The above changes can also achieve the purpose of the present invention.

[0067] Computer device embodiment:

[0068] The computer device of the present invention is a controller, including a processor and a memory, such as a single chip microcomputer including a central processing unit, etc. Moreover, the processor is used to implement the steps of the above control method when executing the computer program stored in the memory.

[0069] The processor may be a central processing unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor, etc.

[0070] The memory may mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system, an application required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.), etc.; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, a phone book, etc.), etc. In addition, the memory may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory, such as a hard disk, a memory, a plug-in hard disk, a smart memory card (Smart Med ia Card, SMC), a secure digital (Secure Digital, SD) card, a flash card (Flash Card), at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

[0071] Computer readable storage medium embodiment:

[0072] The computer-readable storage medium of the present invention can be any form of storage medium that can be read by the processor of a computer device, including but not limited to non-volatile memory, volatile memory, ferroelectric memory, etc. A computer program is stored on the computer-readable storage medium. When the processor of the computer device reads and executes the computer program stored in the memory, the steps of the above-mentioned control method can be implemented.

[0073] A computer program includes computer program code, which may be in source code form, object code form, executable file or some intermediate form, etc. Computer readable media may include: any entity or device capable of carrying computer program code, recording medium, USB flash drive, mobile hard disk, magnetic disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electric carrier signal, telecommunication signal and software distribution medium, etc. It should be noted that the content contained in the computer readable medium may be appropriately increased or decreased according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in the jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, computer readable media do not include electric carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0074] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: After receiving the power-on signal, determine whether the current time is in the cooling season; If yes, entering the heating lock mode, in which the received request information for entering the heating mode is not responded; After receiving the heating unlocking signal, the heating locking mode is exited.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steps of receiving the heating unlocking signal include: Information that a preset button is triggered a preset number of times is received within a first preset time period.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steps of receiving the heating unlock signal include: At least two request messages for entering the heating mode are received within a first preset time period.

4. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: In the cooling mode, after the running time exceeds the second preset time period, if a request signal for switching to the heating mode is received, the heating lock mode is entered; After receiving the heating unlocking signal, exit the heating locking mode.

5. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The control method further comprises the following steps: Determine whether the current time is in the heating season; If yes, entering into a cooling lock mode, in which the received request information to enter the cooling mode is not responded; After receiving the refrigeration unlocking signal, exit the refrigeration locking mode.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the heating mode, after the running time exceeds the third preset time period, if a request signal for switching to the cooling mode is received, the cooling lock mode is entered; After receiving the refrigeration unlocking signal, exit the refrigeration locking mode.

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: After receiving the power-on signal, determine whether the current time is in a transition season; If the current time is in the transition season, further determine whether the current time is in the heating lock mode, and if so, exit the heating lock mode; If it is determined that the current time is in a transitional season, it is further determined whether the current time is in the refrigeration lock mode. If so, the refrigeration lock mode is exited.

8. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The control method further comprises the following steps: Establish a correspondence table between initial date and season; After receiving the power-on signal, the corresponding relationship table is searched to obtain the season corresponding to the current time.

9. The control method according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control method further includes: updating the corresponding relationship table according to the frequency of entering the cooling mode and the heating mode in a year.

10. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: After receiving the power-on signal, determine whether the current time is in the heating season; If yes, entering into a cooling lock mode, in which the received request information to enter the cooling mode is not responded; After receiving the refrigeration unlocking signal, exit the refrigeration locking mode.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises a processor, and the processor is used to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 when executing a program stored in a memory.

12. A computer device, characterized in that: The computer device comprises a processor, and the processor is configured to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 when executing a program stored in a memory.

13. A readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program is executed by a processor, the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is implemented.

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