Control method of air conditioner, air conditioner and computer readable storage medium

By detecting the relative position of the user and the air conditioner using ultrasonic waves and a sound source localization module, the air conditioner's airflow direction is adjusted, solving the problem of unintelligent airflow control, improving the user experience, and reducing detection costs.

CN119492142BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +2
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Application Number
CN202311053202.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-21
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-21

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners lack intelligent air supply control and cannot accurately adjust the air supply direction according to the user's location, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

The distance between the user and the air conditioner is detected by an ultrasonic module, and the user's current location is obtained by a sound source localization module. The air conditioner's airflow direction is then adjusted to either avoid or follow the user.

Benefits of technology

It enables intelligent adjustment of the air conditioning airflow direction, improves the user experience, reduces unnecessary orientation detection processes, improves detection accuracy, and reduces costs.

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Abstract

The application provides a control method of an air conditioner, the air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium. The control method of the air conditioner comprises the following steps: receiving a trigger signal for starting an intelligent air supply mode; acquiring a distance between an indoor user and the air conditioner; judging whether the distance falls into a preset distance range; if yes, acquiring a current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner; and adjusting an air supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation. The application realizes the intelligent adjustment of the air supply direction of the air conditioner and improves the user experience.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, in particular to a control method of an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, users have higher and higher demand for the intelligence of household appliances. As a commonly used large household appliance, the intelligent control of air conditioners can significantly improve user experience.

[0003] As is known to all, the role of an air conditioner is to regulate indoor air, including cooling or heating regulation. The air conditioner is provided with a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a fan and an indoor heat exchanger. Under the forced action of the fan, indoor air enters the indoor unit and exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger to form cold air or hot air, which is then blown into the room. Under the action of the fan, the cold air or hot air spreads in the room, achieving cooling or heating of the indoor environment.

[0004] In this process, the temperature of the cold air is significantly lower than the cooling target temperature, and the temperature of the hot air is significantly higher than the heating target temperature. In some cases, the user does not want to be directly blown by the cold air or hot air. In other cases, the user may want to be directly blown by the cold air or hot air. Whether the air supply avoids the user or follows the user, intelligent control of the air conditioner is needed.

[0005] Therefore, how to realize the intelligent control of the air conditioner on the air supply has become an important issue in the field of air conditioners. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide a control method of an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a computer readable storage medium which can overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0007] The purpose of the present application is to realize the intelligent adjustment of the air supply direction of the air conditioner and improve user experience.

[0008] The purpose of the present application is to reduce unnecessary judgment process for the user's orientation.

[0009] In one aspect, the present application provides a control method of an air conditioner, comprising:

[0010] receiving a trigger signal for starting an intelligent air supply mode;

[0011] obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner;

[0012] determining whether the distance falls within a preset distance range;

[0013] if yes, obtaining the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner; and

[0014] adjusting a blowing direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation.

[0015] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, the step of obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner comprises:

[0016] An ultrasonic module of the air conditioner detects the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner, and obtains the distance.

[0017] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, the step of obtaining the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner comprises:

[0018] A sound source positioning module of the air conditioner receives a sound emitted by the user.

[0019] The sound source positioning module determines the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner according to the sound emitted by the user.

[0020] The current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner is obtained from the sound source positioning module.

[0021] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, the step of controlling the sound source positioning module of the air conditioner to receive a sound emitted by the user comprises:

[0022] Receiving a voice instruction or a footstep sound emitted by the user.

[0023] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, the step of adjusting the blowing direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation comprises:

[0024] The air conditioner blows air away from the human body.

[0025] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, the step of adjusting the blowing direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation comprises:

[0026] The air conditioner blows air following the human body.

[0027] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, after the step of obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner, the method further comprises:

[0028] Adjusting an air volume of the air conditioner according to the distance.

[0029] Optionally, in the control method of the air conditioner, after the step of determining whether the distance falls within a preset distance range, the method further comprises:

[0030] If not, the air conditioner blows air in a sweeping manner.

[0031] In another aspect, the present application also provides an air conditioner comprising a controller, wherein the controller comprises a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program, and the computer program is executed by the processor to implement the control method according to any one of the above.

[0032] In yet another aspect, the present application also provides a computer readable storage medium storing a computer program, and the computer program is executed by a processor to implement the control method according to any one of the above.

[0033] The air conditioner of the present application has an intelligent air supply mode, which adjusts the air supply direction of the air conditioner by detecting the distance between the user and the air conditioner and the current position of the user, so as to realize the air supply effect of following or avoiding the human body, realizes the intelligent adjustment of the air supply direction, and improves the user experience.

[0034] In particular, in the control method of the air conditioner of the present application, the air conditioner does not detect the distance between the user and the air conditioner and the current position of the user at the same time, but first detects the distance between the user and the air conditioner, and then detects the current position of the user when the distance falls within the preset distance range of the air conditioner, adjusts the air supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current position, and performs the air supply following or avoiding the human body. Because if the distance between the user and the air conditioner is too far, the air supply flow of the air conditioner itself is very weak when it reaches this place, the user's wind feeling is very weak, and it is not meaningful to adjust the air supply direction according to the user's position, but the air conditioner performs a lot of unnecessary "position detection" process.

[0035] Further, the control method of the air conditioner of the present application uses an ultrasonic module to detect the distance between the user and the air conditioner, and uses a sound source positioning module to obtain the current position of the user, both detection modules can maximize their own advantages, so that the accuracy of distance detection and position detection is higher, and the air conditioner body cost is lower.

[0036] 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

[0037] Some specific embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are exemplary and not limiting. The same reference signs in the drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of a computer readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a control method of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The control method of an air conditioner, the air conditioner and the computer readable storage medium of the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 5

[0044] The flowchart provided by the embodiments is not intended to indicate that the operations of the method are executed in any particular order, or that all of the operations included in the method are included in every case. In addition, the method can include additional operations. Additional changes can be made to the above-described method within the scope of the technical ideas provided by the embodiments.

[0045] Here, it should be noted that the logic and / or the steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a list of executable instructions for implementing the logic function, which can be embodied in any computer readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus or device, such as a computer-based system, a system including a processor or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus or device and execute the instructions, or in conjunction with these instructions.

[0046] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the drawings show the possible implementation architecture, function and operation of the system, method and computer program product according to the embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, a program segment or a part of instructions, which includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logic function. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block can also occur in different order from that noted in the drawing. For example, two consecutive blocks can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and sometimes they can be executed in reverse order, depending on the function involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of blocks in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or can be implemented by a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0047] The embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioner. ​

[0048] The air conditioner is used for adjusting indoor air, including adjusting temperature, humidity, air quality of the air, humidifying, dehumidifying, introducing fresh air, etc. of the indoor air. The air conditioner can be composed of an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, a throttling device, a four-way valve and other necessary elements to form a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system, so as to output cold air / warm air by a fan 400 to realize refrigeration and heating of the indoor environment.

[0049] The embodiment of the present application does not make any limitation on the specific form of the air conditioner, which can be various forms of household air conditioners, commercial central air conditioners, etc. Taking a household air conditioner as an example, the specific form of the air conditioner can be various forms such as a split wall-mounted type, a split upright type, an integrated type, a ceiling type, etc., and the embodiment of the present application does not make any limitation thereon.

[0050] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0051] As shown in Figure 1 , the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application can generally include a controller 800. The controller 800 includes a processor 810 and a memory 820, and the memory 820 stores a computer program 821, which is executed by the processor 810 to implement the control method of the air conditioner of any one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0052] The processor 810 can be a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital processing unit, etc. The processor 810 transmits and receives data through a communication interface. The memory 820 is used to store the program executed by the processor 810. The memory 820 is any medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and capable of being accessed by a computer, and can also be a combination of multiple memories 820. The above computer program 821 can be downloaded from a computer readable storage medium to a corresponding computing / processing device or downloaded and installed to the controller 800 via a network (such as the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network and / or a wireless network).

[0053] The present application also provides a computer readable storage medium.

[0054] Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of a computer readable storage medium according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0055] As shown in Figure 2 , the computer readable storage medium 700 of the embodiment of the present application stores a computer program 821, and the computer program 821, when running, causes the device where the computer readable storage medium 700 is located to execute the control method of the air conditioner of any one of the embodiments of the present application.

[0056] The computer readable storage medium 700 of the embodiment of the present application can be an electronic memory such as a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM, a hard disk, or a ROM. The computer readable storage medium 700 has a storage space for the computer programs 821 for executing any of the method steps in the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application. The computer programs 821 can be read from or written to one or more computer program products. The computer program products include a program code carrier such as a hard disk, a compact disk (CD), a memory card, or a floppy disk. The device in which the computer readable storage medium 700 is located executes the above computer programs 821, and can perform each of the steps in the method described in the present application.

[0057] It should be understood that parts of the present application can be realized by hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above-described embodiments, a plurality of steps or methods can be realized by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if realized by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be realized by any one or a combination of the following technologies known in the art: discrete logic circuit having logic gates for implementing logical functions of data signals, application specific integrated circuit having suitable combination logic gates, programmable gate array (PGA), field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0058] The present application also provides a control method of an air conditioner.

[0059] The air conditioner is the air conditioner of any of the above-described embodiments of the present application. The control method of any of the embodiments of the present application is described from the side of the controller 800, i.e., the relevant steps of the control method are executed by the controller 800, which will not be emphasized below.

[0060] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the control method of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0061] As shown in Figure 3 , the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application can generally include the following steps:

[0062] Step S302: receiving a trigger signal for starting the intelligent air supply mode.

[0063] Step S304: acquiring the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner.

[0064] Step S306: determining whether the distance falls within a preset distance range, if yes, executing step S308; if no, returning to execute step S304.

[0065] Step S308: Obtain the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner.

[0066] Step S310: Adjust the air supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, in the step S302, the trigger signal of the intelligent air supply mode can be sent by the user in various ways. For example, the user can send the trigger signal through the display device or voice device on the air conditioner. Alternatively, the user can send the trigger signal through the remote controller configured by the air conditioner. Alternatively, the user can also send the trigger signal through the mobile terminal bound to the air conditioner. The mobile terminal can be a smart device that is convenient to move, such as a smart phone, a smart tablet, a wearable device such as a bracelet, etc.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, in the step S304, the air conditioner can use a distance sensor to detect the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner to form detection data. It can be set to detect once every preset time, for example, 2s. The controller 800 of the air conditioner receives the distance data sent by the distance sensor. In the actual detection process of the air conditioner, the distance between the user and the distance sensor can be taken as the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner. The distance sensor can detect the distance by using radar ranging, infrared ranging, ultrasonic ranging, etc. These principles are prior art and will not be described here.

[0069] The specific setting position of the distance sensor is related to the main air supply direction of the air conditioner. For example, the vertical air conditioner and the wall-mounted air conditioner mainly supply air to the front and supply air to the left and right sides, but not to the back, so the distance sensor can be set on the front panel of the air conditioner to mainly detect the activity of the user in front of the air conditioner.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present application, in the step S306, the "preset distance range" is a pre-set value and is stored in the memory 820 of the controller 800. The specific value of the "preset distance range" can be reasonably set according to the air supply capacity of the air conditioner. A preferred setting principle is that outside the preset distance range, the air supply flow of the air conditioner should be attenuated to a weak level, so that the human body feels very light and does not feel much wind power, so the human body here does not pay attention to the air supply direction, and thus there is no need to specially design the air supply for the human body here.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present application, in the step S308, the current orientation of the user can be detected by using sound source positioning. Sound source positioning refers to collecting the sound emitted by the user, finding the sound source, and determining the position of the user.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present application, in the step S310, adjusting the air supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation includes the following ways:

[0073] (1) Make air conditioning to avoid human body air supply, realize the effect of preventing direct blowing.

[0074] (2) Make air conditioning to follow human body air supply, that is, make air conditioning air to move with people.

[0075] (3) In addition, it can also make air conditioning always air supply to the space around the user, achieve the effect of not direct blowing but the cooling / heating effect is very obvious.

[0076] The "intelligent air supply mode" can only set one of the above air supply modes. For example, only set "avoid human body air supply", the control end (such as remote controller, display device, mobile terminal) of the air conditioning displays a button with "prevent direct blowing" or similar words, and the user presses the button, and the air conditioning enters the above "intelligent air supply mode", so that the air conditioning avoids human body air supply, and realizes the effect of preventing direct blowing.

[0077] Or, only set the air supply mode of "follow human body air supply". The control end (such as remote controller, display device, mobile terminal) of the air conditioning displays a button with "follow" or similar words, and the user presses the button, and the air conditioning enters the above "intelligent air supply mode", so that the air conditioning follows human body air supply, and realizes the air supply effect of air moving with people.

[0078] Or, the "intelligent air supply mode" of the air conditioning simultaneously sets multiple air supply modes, and the control end (such as remote controller, display device, mobile terminal) of the air conditioning has multiple function buttons accordingly, and the user presses different buttons to control the air conditioning to enter the corresponding "intelligent air supply mode".

[0079] In some embodiments of the present application, in the above step S310, the air conditioning can further include a wind guide component 300. The wind guide component 300 is arranged at the air outlet of the air conditioning, and is used to adjust the air supply direction of the air conditioning. The motor of the wind guide component 300 is in signal connection with the controller 800, and is used to receive the control of the controller 800, so that the controller 800 adjusts the air supply direction of the air outlet according to the demand.

[0080] Specifically, the wind guide component 300 can be in the form of a wind guide plate, a wind guide swing leaf and the like, which are all prior art in the field of air conditioning and will not be introduced in detail here.

[0081] The air conditioning of the embodiments of the present application has an intelligent air supply mode, and the air supply direction of the air conditioning is adjusted by detecting the distance between the user and the air conditioning and the current position of the user, so that the air supply effect of following or avoiding human body air supply is realized, the intelligentization of air supply direction adjustment is realized, and the user experience is improved.

[0082] Particularly, the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application does not detect the distance between the user and the air conditioner and the current orientation of the user at the same time. Instead, the distance between the user and the air conditioner is detected first, and when the distance falls within a preset distance range, the current orientation of the user is detected, the air supply direction of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the current orientation, and the air supply following the human body or avoiding the human body is performed. If the distance between the user and the air conditioner is too far, the air supply airflow of the air conditioner is very weak to reach the place, the user has a weak wind feeling at the place, and it is not meaningful to adjust the air supply direction according to the position of the user, and the air conditioner performs a lot of unnecessary orientation detection processes.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 The air conditioner further comprises an ultrasonic module 100. In the control method of the air conditioner, the step of "obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner" comprises: obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner from the ultrasonic module 100 of the air conditioner.

[0084] Specifically, the ultrasonic module 100 can comprise an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver. The ultrasonic transmitter is controlled to send ultrasonic waves to the user to be supplied with air, and the ultrasonic receiver is controlled to receive the reflected ultrasonic signals to determine the distance between the user and the ultrasonic receiver. The ultrasonic module 100 is in signal connection with the controller 800 to transmit the distance data to the controller 800.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 The air conditioner further comprises a sound source positioning module 200. In the control method of the air conditioner, the step of "obtaining the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner" comprises:

[0086] The sound source positioning module 200 of the air conditioner receives the sound emitted by the user; specifically, the step comprises: receiving the voice instruction or the footstep sound emitted by the user, and further comprises other sound emitted by the user. The voice instruction refers to the sound emitted by the user for controlling the running state of the air conditioner, including turning on, adjusting the temperature, adjusting the air speed, and the like.

[0087] The sound source positioning module 200 judges the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner according to the sound emitted by the user.

[0088] The current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner is obtained from the sound source positioning module 200.

[0089] The sound source positioning module 200 can receive the sound signal and can judge the source of the sound. The specific principle is prior art, which is not described here.

[0090] In some alternative embodiments, higher technical effects can be achieved through further optimization and configuration of the above steps. The control method of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to an alternative execution flow of the present invention. This embodiment is only an example of the execution flow. In specific implementation, the execution order and running conditions of some steps can be modified according to specific implementation requirements.

[0091] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of an air conditioner control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner control method of this embodiment of the present invention generally performs the following steps in sequence:

[0093] Step S402: Receive the trigger signal to activate the intelligent air supply mode.

[0094] Step S404: The ultrasonic module 100 controlling the air conditioner detects the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner and obtains the distance.

[0095] Step S406: Determine whether the distance falls within the preset distance range. If yes, proceed to step S408. If no, return to step S404.

[0096] Step S408: Control the sound source localization module 200 of the air conditioner to receive the sound emitted by the user. Step S410: Cause the sound source localization module 200 to determine the user's current location relative to the air conditioner based on the sound emitted by the user.

[0097] Step S412: Obtain the user's current position relative to the air conditioner from the sound source localization module 200.

[0098] Step S414: Adjust the airflow direction of the air conditioner according to the current location. The air conditioner control method of the present invention uses an ultrasonic module 100 to detect the distance between the user and the air conditioner, and a sound source localization module 200 to obtain the user's current location. Both detection modules can maximize their advantages, resulting in higher accuracy in distance and location detection and lower overall cost of the air conditioner.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioning control method further includes, after the step of "obtaining the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner", adjusting the air volume of the air conditioner according to the distance so that the air volume can match the user's needs.

[0100] Specifically, the air volume of the air conditioner can be increased with the distance, so that users far away from the air conditioner can better feel the cooling / heating effect.

[0101] In some embodiments, the air conditioner can include a fan 400, and the air volume of the air conditioner can be adjusted by adjusting the rotating speed of the fan 400.

[0102] In some optional embodiments, higher technical effects can be achieved by further optimization and configuration of the above steps. The control method of the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in combination with the introduction of an optional execution flow of the embodiments of the present application. The embodiment is only an example of the execution flow, and in specific implementation, the execution order and running conditions of some steps can be modified according to specific implementation requirements.

[0103] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a control method of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present application.

[0104] As shown in Figure 5 , the control method of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application generally executes the following steps in sequence:

[0105] Step S502: receiving a trigger signal for starting the intelligent air supply mode.

[0106] Step S504: acquiring the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner. After step S504, step S506 and step S512 are executed.

[0107] Step S506: judging whether the distance falls within a preset distance range. If yes, step S508 is executed; if no, step S504 is returned.

[0108] Step S508: acquiring the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner.

[0109] Step S510: adjusting the air supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation.

[0110] Step S512: adjusting the air volume of the air conditioner according to the distance.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present application, the control method of the air conditioner further includes: if no, making the air conditioner perform air sweeping after the step of judging whether the distance falls within a preset distance range.

[0112] Specifically, the air sweeping can be performed by using the air guiding component 300 of the air conditioner. For example, for a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit, the air can be swept up and down by using the air deflector, and the air can be swept left and right by using the swing leaf.

[0113] 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 of an air conditioner, comprising: receiving a trigger signal for starting an intelligent air supply mode; acquiring a distance between an indoor user and the air conditioner; judging whether the distance falls into a preset distance range; if yes, acquiring a current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner; and adjusting a supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation. 2.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of acquiring the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner comprises: controlling an ultrasonic module of the air conditioner to detect the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner, and acquiring the distance. 3.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of acquiring the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner comprises: controlling a sound source positioning module of the air conditioner to receive a sound emitted by the user; causing the sound source positioning module to judge the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner according to the sound emitted by the user; and acquiring the current orientation of the user relative to the air conditioner from the sound source positioning module. 4.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the step of controlling the sound source positioning module of the air conditioner to receive the sound emitted by the user comprises: receiving a voice instruction or a footstep sound emitted by the user. 5.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of adjusting the supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation comprises: causing the air conditioner to supply air away from the human body. 6.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of adjusting the supply direction of the air conditioner according to the current orientation comprises: causing the air conditioner to supply air following the human body. 7.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of acquiring the distance between the indoor user and the air conditioner further comprises: adjusting an air volume of the air conditioner according to the distance. 8.The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the step of judging whether the distance falls into the preset distance range further comprises: if no, causing the air conditioner to perform a sweeping air supply. 9.An air conditioner comprising a controller, the controller comprising a memory and a processor, the memory storing a computer program, the computer program being executed by the processor to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8. 10.A computer readable storage medium storing a computer program, the computer program being executed by a processor to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8. ​

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