Partitioned diversion control system and method for air outlet of air conditioner

Through the air conditioning air outlet partition flow control system integrating image sensors, sound pickup microphones and control units, the problem that the existing air conditioning system cannot provide accurate air conditioning services according to user needs is solved, and personalized air conditioning services and energy-saving effects are improved.

CN119594470AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11CHONGQING UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411886523.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing air conditioning system lacks intelligent and personalized functions, and cannot provide accurate air conditioning services according to users' actual needs and location, resulting in poor user comfort and energy saving effects.

Method used

Design an air conditioner outlet partition flow diversion control system, integrates image sensors, sound pickup microphones and control units, and accurately identify user location, identity information and environmental preferences through technologies such as image recognition, wireless communication and audio acquisition, and automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet, as well as the swing angle of the swing plate.

Benefits of technology

It realizes accurate identification of user location and needs, provides personalized air-conditioning services, improves user comfort and the energy efficiency ratio of the air-conditioning system, and achieves energy saving and consumption reduction.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner air outlet partition flow guide control system in the field of smart home, which comprises an air conditioner indoor unit, the bottom of the air outlet end of the air conditioner indoor unit separately communicates with a plurality of independent air outlets and corresponding temperature adjusting cavities, and the inner side wall of each air outlet is rotatably connected with a plurality of up-down swing plates and left-right swing plates. An image sensor, a pickup microphone and a control unit are integrated in the air conditioner indoor unit, the motor, the temperature sensor and the air speed sensor are all connected with the control unit, and the control unit is used for automatically adjusting the air supply temperature and the air speed of an air outlet close to a user according to identity information, position information, environment preference and the like of the user. The swinging angles of the up-down swinging plate and the left-right swinging plate are controlled. The intelligent air conditioner is scientific and reasonable, the multiple air outlets, the temperature adjusting cavity, the image sensor, the pickup microphone and the control unit are integrated, identification and tracking of identity information, user positions and environment preferences are achieved, and accurate regulation and control of air supply parameters are conducted.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of smart home, and in particular relates to a partitioned flow diversion control system and method for air outlets of an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In existing air conditioning systems, although basic temperature adjustment and wind direction control have been achieved, most systems still lack intelligent and personalized functions. Traditional air conditioning systems can only uniformly adjust the temperature and wind speed of the entire room, and cannot provide accurate personalized air conditioning services based on the user's actual needs and location.

[0003] With the continuous development of smart home technology, more and more families are pursuing a more intelligent and personalized air conditioning experience. Most of the current household air conditioners are split air conditioners. Split air conditioners usually include an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and an air conditioning control system. Most of the existing air conditioning control systems lack effective user identification and location tracking technology, and cannot accurately adjust the air supply parameters of the air conditioner according to the user's identity information, location, and environmental preferences. This results in users often not being able to obtain the best comfort and energy-saving effects when enjoying air conditioning services. Although some high-end air conditioning systems are equipped with image recognition and voice recognition technologies, these technologies can often only realize simple user identity recognition and voice control functions, and cannot perform intelligent air conditioning partition diversion adjustment according to the user's actual needs and location.

[0004] In summary, how to improve the partition diversion level of split air conditioners has become an urgent problem to be solved by technicians in this field. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a partition diversion control system and method for air conditioner outlets. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system and method, which realizes accurate identification and tracking of user location, identity information and environmental preferences by integrating a number of air outlets, temperature control chambers, image sensors, sound pickup microphones and control unit intelligent components.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the present invention is as follows: an air-conditioning outlet partition diversion control system comprises an air-conditioning indoor unit, wherein the bottom of the air outlet end of the air-conditioning indoor unit is respectively connected with a plurality of independent air outlets and corresponding temperature adjustment chambers, wherein the inner side wall of each air outlet is respectively rotatably connected with a plurality of up and down swing plates and left and right swing plates, wherein a linkage rod is provided on one side of the up and down swing plates and the left and right swing plates in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, wherein the up and down swing plates and the left and right swing plates are both rotatably connected with the linkage rod, and the inner side wall of the air outlet is provided with swing grooves in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, The inner side walls of one end of the swing groove in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are fixedly connected to the motor, the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the screw rod, the screw rod is threaded with a nut base, the linkage rod is fixedly connected to the nut base in the corresponding direction, and a small fan is fixedly connected to the bottom of each temperature adjustment chamber. A fresh air outlet is also provided in the temperature adjustment chamber, the input end of the fresh air outlet extends to the outside and the inner side wall of the input end is detachably connected to a filter screen, the connection between the temperature adjustment chamber and the air outlet is fixedly connected to a guide plate, and the inner side wall of the guide plate is fixedly connected to a temperature sensor and a wind speed sensor; The air conditioner indoor unit is integrated with an image sensor, a sound pickup microphone and a control unit. The motor, temperature sensor and wind speed sensor are all connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to adjust the air outlet and fresh air volume of the air conditioner indoor unit near the air outlet according to the user identity information, location information, user preset environmental preferences and whether the user is using a mobile terminal collected by the image sensor and the sound pickup microphone, mix them evenly in the temperature control chamber to control the supply air temperature, control the wind speed by adjusting the fan speed, and control the swing angles of the up and down swing plates and the left and right swing plates through the motor.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a data acquisition module, which is connected to the data interaction device signal; the data acquisition module is used to obtain the connection status and data interaction amount between the user mobile terminal and the data interaction device, and the data acquisition module is connected to the control unit; If the data interaction volume is lower than the preset threshold, including no data transmission for a long time or the interaction frequency is lower than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is in the area but in a low activity state; if the data interaction volume is higher than the preset threshold, including frequent data transmission or the interaction frequency is higher than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is actively engaged in the area.

[0008] Furthermore, the control unit includes a wireless communication module, an image acquisition module, a position acquisition module and an air outlet control module. The acquisition mode is divided into image acquisition and non-image acquisition. In the image acquisition mode, the wireless communication module is used to receive the signal sent by the user's mobile terminal, and simultaneously obtain the user's position information and identity information, and transmit the user's position information and identity information to the air outlet control module.

[0009] Furthermore, the image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the area covered by the image sensor to obtain acquired images, and to identify human objects in the acquired images based on a convolutional neural network, to obtain identity information and user status of the human objects, and to transmit the identity information and user status to the position acquisition module.

[0010] Furthermore, the position acquisition module is used to perform person and position recognition based on the collected image data provided by the image acquisition module in combination with a convolutional neural network, obtain the user's position information in the area covered by the image sensor, and then transmit the identity information, user status and position information to the wind control module.

[0011] Furthermore, the air outlet control module is used to automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed near the air outlet, as well as the swing angles of the up and down swing plates and the left and right swing plates based on the identity information, user status and location information transmitted by the wireless communication module, the image acquisition module and the location acquisition module, and the environmental preferences preset by the user. The environmental preferences include the indoor air temperature, wind speed and low temperature tolerance under different working conditions. The air outlet control module is preset with a straight blowing mode and an oblique blowing mode. The straight blowing mode is a straight blowing in the wind direction, and the oblique blowing mode is a wind direction deviation of 10°.

[0012] Furthermore, when using a non-image acquisition method, the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user mobile terminal and the data interaction device, obtains the user identity information and user location, obtains the data interaction volume between the user mobile terminal and the data interaction device, determines whether the user is using the mobile terminal normally, obtains the user status, and sends the data information to the air outlet control module.

[0013] Furthermore, when the pickup microphone detects that the audio device is being used, it determines whether the user is using the corresponding audio device normally, obtains the user status, and the control unit makes a position judgment based on the preset audio device position map and sends the data information to the air outlet control module.

[0014] Furthermore, when the pickup microphone detects the sound of the door opening and closing and determines that the user enters the room at this time, the control unit performs identity judgment. If the data interaction device detects an increase in the connection terminal, it is judged that the user is carrying a mobile terminal, and the identity information and location information are directly obtained through the wireless communication module; if the data interaction device does not detect an increase in the connection terminal, it is judged that the user does not carry a mobile terminal, and the routing device is used to detect the change in the data volume of the mobile terminal within the entire home to assist in judging the identity information and location information; if there is no change in the data volume of the mobile terminal, it is impossible to assist in judging the user's identity, and the control unit will activate the image sensor again for collection and judgment to confirm the user's identity and location information, and send the data information to the air outlet control module.

[0015] A method for controlling the flow diversion of air-conditioning outlets by zones is as follows: Step 1: Image acquisition: Capture images of the covered area through image sensors, and use convolutional neural networks to perform character recognition and identity information acquisition.

[0016] Step 2: Wireless analysis: When the image acquisition mode cannot accurately identify the person and identity information, the wireless communication module and routing device are used to obtain the user's identity information, location information, and the connection status and data interaction volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device.

[0017] Step 3, non-image acquisition: When using non-image acquisition methods, the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device, obtains the user's identity information and user location, and automatically adjusts the air temperature and wind speed of the air outlet, as well as the swing angle of the swing plate.

[0018] Step 4, audio collection: When the user enters the room and triggers the audio device, identity judgment is performed. If the user carries a mobile terminal, the identity information is directly obtained; if not, the routing device is used to detect the change in the amount of data from the mobile terminal to assist in determining the identity; Step 5: Collection integrity verification: If the non-image collection method cannot assist in determining the user's identity, return to step 1 and activate the image sensor again for collection and determination until the user's identity is identified; Step six, air outlet control: based on the user's location information, identity information, environmental preferences and whether the user is using a mobile terminal or other device normally, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the air temperature and wind speed of the air outlet, as well as the swing angle of the swing plate.

[0019] The following principles and beneficial effects are achieved by adopting the above scheme: Basic principle: Based on the integrated image sensor, pickup microphone and control unit, the control unit captures the image of the coverage area through the image sensor, and uses the convolutional neural network to accurately identify and track the user's identity information, location and environmental preferences. Based on image recognition, this solution improves the reliability and accuracy of user identity information recognition by adding non-image acquisition, audio acquisition and acquisition integrity verification.

[0020] At the same time, the user's location information, identity information, and the connection status and data exchange volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device are obtained through the wireless communication module and the routing device. Based on this information and the design of several air outlets and temperature control chambers, the control unit can automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed of each air outlet, as well as the up and down, left and right swing angles of the swing plate, to achieve precise diversion control of different areas. And through the input end of the fresh air outlet extending to the outside world (i.e., outdoors), it can introduce outdoor fresh air during the air mixing process in the temperature control chamber, reduce the indoor carbon dioxide concentration, and improve the indoor air quality.

[0021] Beneficial effects: 1. The present invention can accurately identify the identity and location information of the user, and the system can automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed near the air outlet to ensure that the air conditioning service in the user's area better meets their actual needs, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0022] 2. The present invention can perform intelligent air conditioning zone diversion adjustment according to the actual needs and location of the user, realize on-demand cooling or heating, avoid unnecessary energy waste, improve the energy efficiency ratio of the air conditioner, and achieve energy saving and consumption reduction.

[0023] 3. The present invention integrates a variety of intelligent components, which can realize real-time tracking and automatic adjustment of identity information, user location and environmental preferences, realize intelligent management, and improve the intelligent control level of the air-conditioning system.

[0024] 4. The control unit of the present invention is preset with environmental preferences corresponding to the identity information of the person object, including temperature, wind speed, low temperature tolerance, etc., and can be accurately adjusted according to the personalized needs of the user to provide personalized air-conditioning services.

[0025] 5. The present invention can be flexibly configured and adjusted according to the actual needs of users. For example, for privacy reasons, the image acquisition mode may not be adopted, and user information may be obtained through non-image acquisition methods, and identity judgment may be performed through audio acquisition, etc., thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of the system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a system flow chart of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a flow chart of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is an axonometric diagram of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an upper and lower swing plate of an air outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the left and right swing plates of the air outlet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: 1. air conditioner indoor unit; 2. image sensor; 3. air outlet; 4. sound pickup microphone; 5. up and down swing plate; 6. left and right swing plate; 7. guide plate; 8. filter; 9. fan; 10. temperature control chamber; 11. motor; 12. linkage rod; 13. nut base; 14. swing slot; 15. screw rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods: Example 1 As attached Figure 1 to Figure 6 As shown: an air-conditioning outlet 3-zone diversion control system comprises an air-conditioning indoor unit 1, the bottom of the air outlet end of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1 is respectively connected with a plurality of air outlets 3 and corresponding temperature adjustment chambers 10, the inner side wall of each air outlet 3 is respectively rotatably connected with a plurality of up and down swing plates 5 and left and right swing plates 6, and a linkage rod 12 is provided on one side of the up and down swing plates 5 and left and right swing plates 6 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the up and down swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 are rotatably connected with the linkage rod 12, and the inner side wall of the air outlet 3 is provided with a swing groove 14 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the inner side wall at one end of the swing groove 14 is fixedly connected with a motor 11 by screws, and the output shaft of the motor 11 is fixedly connected with a screw rod 15 (of course, in actual use, the output shaft of the motor is directly fixed coaxially with the input shaft of the reducer, and then It is fixed by the output shaft of the reducer and the screw rod, but now there are more products that have integrated the motor and the reducer. The integrated product is selected in this embodiment). The screw rod 15 is threaded with a nut base 13, and the linkage rod 12 is fixedly connected to the nut base 13 in the corresponding direction by screws. A small fan 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of each temperature control chamber 10 by bolts. A fresh air outlet is also provided in the temperature control chamber 10, and the input end of the fresh air outlet extends to the outside (specifically, an air duct is provided at the fresh air outlet, one end of the air duct is connected to the fresh air outlet, and the other end is connected to the outside), and the inner side wall of the input end is detachably connected to a filter screen 8, and the connection between the temperature control chamber 10 and the air outlet 3 is fixedly connected to a guide plate 7 by screws, and a temperature sensor and a wind speed sensor are embedded in the inner wall of the guide plate 7.

[0029] The air conditioner indoor unit 1 integrates an image sensor 2, a sound pickup microphone 4 and a control unit, and also includes a data acquisition module, which is connected to the data interaction device by signal; the data acquisition module is used to obtain the connection status and data interaction volume between the user mobile terminal and the data interaction device; if the data interaction volume is lower than the preset threshold, including no data transmission for a long time or the interaction frequency is lower than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is in a low activity state (such as sleeping state) although in the area. If the data interaction volume is higher than the preset threshold, including frequent data transmission or the interaction frequency is higher than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is actively active in the area (such as awake state). The data acquisition module, the motor 11, the temperature sensor and the wind speed sensor are all connected to the control unit.

[0030] The control unit includes a wireless communication module, an image acquisition module, a position acquisition module and an air flow control module (such as Figure 1As shown in the figure, the acquisition mode is divided into image acquisition and non-image acquisition. In the image acquisition mode, the wireless communication module is used to receive the signal sent by the user's mobile terminal, and at the same time obtain the user's identity information and location information, and transmit the user's location information and identity information to the wind control module. The image acquisition module is used to acquire images of the area covered by the image sensor 2 to obtain acquired images, and identify the human objects in the acquired images based on the convolutional neural network, obtain the identity information and user status (including operating status, clothing, etc.) of the human objects, and transmit the identity information and user status to the location acquisition module. The location acquisition module is used to perform human and location recognition based on the acquired image data provided by the image acquisition module in combination with the convolutional neural network, obtain the user's location information in the area covered by the image sensor 2, and then transmit the identity information, user status and location information to the wind control module.

[0031] The air outlet control module is used to automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed near the air outlet 3, as well as the swing angles of the up and down swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 according to the identity information, user status, location information and the user's preset environmental preferences transmitted by the wireless communication module, the image acquisition module and the location acquisition module. The environmental preferences include temperature, wind speed and low temperature tolerance. The air outlet control module is preset with a straight blowing mode and an oblique blowing mode. The straight blowing mode is a straight blowing in the wind direction, and the oblique blowing mode is a wind direction deviation of 10°.

[0032] The control unit is used to adjust the air outlet volume of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1 adjacent to the air outlet 3 according to the user identity information, location information, user preset environmental preferences and whether the user is using a mobile terminal collected by the image sensor 2 and the sound pickup microphone 4, and control the electric regulating valve on the air duct connected to the fresh air outlet of the temperature control chamber 10 to adjust the fresh air volume to adjust the supply air temperature, control the wind speed by adjusting the rotation speed of the fan 9, and control the swing angles of the up and down swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 by the motor 11.

[0033] When using non-image acquisition methods, the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user's mobile terminal and the data interaction device, obtains the user's identity information and user location, obtains the amount of data interaction between the user's mobile terminal and the data interaction device, determines whether the user is using the mobile terminal normally, obtains the user status, and sends the data information to the air outlet control module. The data interaction device is a router.

[0034] When the pickup microphone 4 detects that the audio device is being used, it determines whether the user is using the corresponding audio device normally, obtains the user status, and the control unit makes a position judgment based on the preset audio device position map, and sends the data information to the air outlet control module. When the pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of the door opening and closing and determines that the user enters the room at this time, the control unit makes an identity judgment. If the data interaction device detects an increase in the connection terminal, it determines that the user is carrying a mobile terminal, and directly obtains the identity information and location information through the wireless communication module; if the data interaction device does not detect an increase in the connection terminal, it determines that the user does not carry a mobile terminal, and detects the change in the data volume of the mobile terminal within the entire home through the routing device to assist in determining the identity information and location information; if there is no change in the data volume of the mobile terminal, it is impossible to assist in determining the user's identity, and the control unit will activate the image sensor 2 for collection and judgment to confirm the user's identity and location information, and send the data information to the air outlet control module.

[0035] Specific implementation steps: First, the control unit is started, and each module is initialized, including the image sensor 2, the sound pickup microphone 4, and the wireless communication module.

[0036] User information and environmental preference configuration: Configure user identity information, environmental preferences, and air outlet 3 control mode through the user mobile terminal or control unit. Environmental preferences include temperature, wind speed, low temperature tolerance, etc., and air outlet 3 mode includes straight blowing mode and oblique blowing mode.

[0037] If image recognition is enabled, the image sensor 2 starts capturing images of the room or other designated area. The image acquisition module receives the image data and performs character recognition based on a convolutional neural network to obtain the user's identity information, location information, and clothing.

[0038] In non-image recognition mode, the wireless communication module detects the connection status and data interaction volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device to determine whether the user is present and active.

[0039] The sound pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of a user entering a room or the sound of an audio device being used, and assists in determining the user's status.

[0040] If the user carries a mobile terminal, the identity information and location information are directly obtained through the wireless communication module. If the user does not carry a mobile terminal, the routing device detects the change in the amount of data of the mobile terminal within the home range, and combines the image sensor 2 to perform character recognition to confirm the user's identity and location.

[0041] The control unit reads the preset user environmental preferences. According to the user's identity, location information, clothing, environmental preferences and active status, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the temperature and wind speed near the air outlet 3. The fan 9 at the bottom of the temperature control chamber 10 starts working. The input end of the new air outlet extends to the outside to introduce fresh air from the outside. In order to ensure the quality of the inhaled air, a filter 8 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the input end. This filter 8 can effectively filter out dust, pollen and other impurities in the air, providing fresh and clean air for the room. When the fan 9 inhales outside air, the air is introduced into the temperature control chamber 10. In the temperature control chamber 10, the mixing ratio of the outdoor fresh air volume and the air blown out after the heat and humidity treatment of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is adjusted, and the temperature sensor can ensure that the temperature of the gas in the temperature control chamber 10 reaches the ideal set value.

[0042] Once the air temperature in the temperature-adjusting chamber 10 is adjusted to a preset value, the gas is transported to the corresponding air outlets 3 through the guide plate 7. The air outlet control module drives the screw 15 through the motor 11, driving the nut base 13 and the linkage rod 12, thereby adjusting the swing angles of the upper and lower swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6, achieving precise control of the wind direction and ensuring that the wind direction is appropriate.

[0043] The control unit continuously monitors the user status and environmental changes, such as the user's moving position, adjusting environmental preferences or device usage status. Based on the monitoring results, the control unit dynamically adjusts the setting parameters of the air outlet 3 to ensure that the user is always in a comfortable air-conditioned environment. The control unit regularly detects the working status of each module, such as the motor 11, temperature sensor, wind speed sensor, etc. If a fault or abnormality is found, the control unit immediately alarms and prompts the user to perform maintenance or repair.

[0044] Example 1: Image recognition when the user is in the living room The image sensor 2 integrated in the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner starts working to capture the image of the living room area. The image acquisition module in the control unit receives the image data and recognizes the person in the image based on the convolutional neural network. The user's identity information, clothing, current status such as sitting and standing, etc. are identified. The position acquisition module determines the specific location of the user in the living room based on the person recognition results in the image data. The control unit reads the preset user environmental preferences, including temperature, wind speed, low temperature tolerance, etc. The air outlet control module automatically adjusts the temperature and wind speed near the air outlet 3 in the living room area according to the user's location, identity information and environmental preferences. At the same time, the swing angles of the upper and lower swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 are adjusted to provide the best wind direction and comfort. If the user prefers the straight wind mode, the wind direction blows straight; if the oblique wind mode is preferred, the wind direction deviates by 10°.

[0045] Example 2: When the user does not use image recognition The user's mobile terminal establishes a connection with the routing device, and the wireless communication module extracts the connection status and data interaction volume. The control unit determines whether the user is using the mobile terminal normally based on the data interaction volume. If the data interaction volume is large, it is considered that the user is using the mobile terminal; if the data interaction volume is small or zero, it is considered that the user may not be using it or has left the room. If the user is using a mobile terminal and the location information is located through GPS positioning or network information, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the air outlet 3 setting parameters according to the preset environmental preferences and current environmental conditions. The control unit continuously monitors the user status and environmental changes, and makes dynamic adjustments as needed to ensure that the user is always in a comfortable air-conditioned environment.

[0046] Example 3: When microphone 4 detects the sound of a door entering the room The pickup microphone 4 can capture the sound signal of the user entering the door. After receiving the sound signal, the control unit performs identity judgment. If the user carries a mobile terminal and has established a connection with the routing device, the user identity information and location information are directly obtained through the wireless communication module. If the user does not carry a mobile terminal, the routing device detects the change in the amount of data of the mobile terminal within the entire home to assist in judging the user's identity and location information. If the user's identity and location information cannot be confirmed in the above manner, the control unit activates the image sensor 2 for collection and judgment. The image sensor 2 captures the user's image and performs character recognition and location acquisition through a convolutional neural network. According to the user's identity information and environmental preferences, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet 3 near the entrance area. At the same time, adjust the swing angles of the up and down swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 to provide appropriate wind direction and comfort. The control unit continuously monitors the user's status and environmental changes, and makes dynamic adjustments as needed to ensure that the user can enjoy a comfortable air-conditioned environment from the entrance to any position in the room.

[0047] Example 4: A user enters a room and sits on the sofa using a mobile terminal The pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of the user entering the room, and the control unit starts the identity judgment process. The user carries a mobile terminal, and the wireless communication module obtains the connection status and data interaction volume of the user's mobile terminal through the routing device, thereby obtaining the user's identity information and location information. Since the user is using the mobile terminal, the wireless communication module determines that the user is active based on the data interaction volume. The control unit reads the preset user environmental preferences, including temperature, wind speed, low temperature tolerance, etc. According to the user's location information, such as sitting on the sofa, as well as identity information and environmental preferences, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the air supply temperature and speed of the air outlet 3 near the sofa. At the same time, adjust the swing angles of the upper and lower swing plates 5 and the left and right swing plates 6 to ensure that the wind direction is appropriate. If the user prefers the oblique blowing mode, the wind direction deviates by 10°. The control unit continuously monitors the user status and environmental changes. If the user moves or adjusts the environmental preferences, the control unit will automatically make corresponding adjustments.

[0048] Example 5: The user enters the room without a mobile terminal and uses the audio device The pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of the user entering the room, and the control unit starts the identity judgment process. The user does not carry a mobile terminal, and the control unit detects changes in the amount of data of the mobile terminal throughout the home through the routing device, but no obvious changes are detected, so the user's identity and location information cannot be directly obtained. When the pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of the user using an audio device, such as a TV, the control unit determines that the user is active. According to the preset audio device location map, the sofa position corresponding to the TV is obtained, and the location information is sent to the control unit. The control unit reads the location information environment preference and automatically adjusts the air outlet 3 setting parameters according to the location information and status. The control unit continuously monitors the user status and environmental changes to ensure that the user is always in a comfortable air-conditioned environment.

[0049] Example 6: A user brings a mobile terminal into the room but does not use any device The pickup microphone 4 detects the sound of the user entering the room, and the control unit starts the identity judgment process. The user carries a mobile terminal, and the wireless communication module obtains the connection status and data interaction volume of the user's mobile terminal through the routing device, thereby obtaining the user's identity information and location information. Since the user is not using a mobile terminal or other device, the wireless communication module determines that the user is in an inactive state based on the data interaction volume. The control unit reads the preset user environment preferences and automatically adjusts the air outlet 3 setting parameters to a preset comfort state based on the user's location information. Since the user is in an inactive state, the control unit may adopt a more conservative adjustment strategy, such as slightly adjusting the temperature and wind speed, to avoid disturbing the user. At the same time, the control unit continuously monitors the user status and environmental changes, and is ready to make quick adjustments when the user needs it.

[0050] Example 2 The method flow is as follows Figure 2 As shown, a method for controlling the flow diversion of air conditioner outlets in three zones comprises the following steps: Step 1: Image acquisition: The image of the covered area is captured by the image sensor 2, and the person recognition and identity information are obtained through the convolutional neural network.

[0051] Step 2: Wireless analysis: When the image acquisition mode cannot accurately identify the person and identity information, the wireless communication module and routing device are used to obtain the user's location information, identity information, and the connection status and data interaction volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device.

[0052] Step 3, non-image acquisition: When using non-image acquisition, the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user mobile terminal and the routing device, obtains the user identity information and user location, and automatically adjusts the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet 3, as well as the swing angle of the swing plate.

[0053] Step 4, audio collection: When the user enters the room and triggers the audio device, identity judgment is performed. If the user carries a mobile terminal, the identity information is directly obtained; if not, the routing device detects the change in the mobile terminal data volume to assist in identity judgment.

[0054] Step 5: Collection integrity verification: If the user identity cannot be determined by non-image collection methods, return to step 1 to activate image sensor 2 for collection and judgment.

[0055] Step six, air outlet control: automatically adjust the air supply temperature and speed of the air outlet 3 and the swing angle of the swing plate according to the user's location information, identity information, environmental preferences and whether the user is using the mobile terminal or other devices normally.

[0056] Specific implementation steps: Step 1: Image acquisition and person recognition: Capture images of the living room or other designated areas through the image sensor 2 integrated in the air conditioner indoor unit 1. Use the convolutional neural network to perform person recognition on the captured image to obtain the user's identity information and current location.

[0057] Step 2: Wireless analysis and user status judgment. Through the wireless communication module and routing device, the connection status and data interaction volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device are detected. According to the data interaction volume, it is judged whether the user is using the mobile terminal normally, so as to infer the user's active status.

[0058] Step 3: Intelligent air outlet control, read the user's temperature, wind speed, low temperature tolerance and other information from the preset user environment preferences. According to the user's location information, identity information, clothing, environment preferences and activity status, automatically adjust the air supply temperature and speed of the air outlet 3, as well as the swing angles of the up and down swing plate 5 and the left and right swing plate 6 to achieve a personalized air conditioning experience.

[0059] Step 4: Control in non-image acquisition mode: When it is impossible to obtain user information through image acquisition, the connection information between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device is extracted through the wireless communication module. According to the extracted connection information, the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet 3 and the swing angle of the swing plate are automatically adjusted to maintain the comfort of the indoor environment.

[0060] Step 5: Audio collection and identity determination: When the user enters the room and triggers the audio device, the pickup microphone 4 captures the sound signal. If the user carries a mobile terminal and has established a connection with the routing device, the identity information is directly obtained; if not, the routing device detects the change in the data volume of the mobile terminal within the home range to assist in determining the user's identity.

[0061] Step 6: Collection integrity verification and final judgment, if the user's identity and location information cannot be confirmed through the above methods, activate the image sensor 2 for collection and judgment. Combined with multiple means such as image recognition, wireless communication and audio collection, the user's identity and location information are finally determined.

[0062] Assume that user A is watching TV in the living room, and his mobile phone is connected to the router at home. At this time, the three-zone diversion control method of the air conditioner outlet will be performed according to the following steps.

[0063] Image acquisition: Image sensor 2 captures the image of the living room and recognizes A's identity and location.

[0064] Wireless analysis: The wireless communication module detects that the connection status and data interaction volume between A's mobile phone and the routing device are large, and determines that A is using the mobile phone.

[0065] Air outlet control: Based on A's location information, identity information and preset environmental preferences, such as the temperature is set to 25°C, the wind speed is set to medium wind, and the oblique blowing mode is preferred, the control unit automatically adjusts the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet 3 near A in the living room area, and adjusts the swing angle of the swing plate to make the wind direction deviate from A's any direction by 10° to avoid discomfort caused by direct blowing.

[0066] The control unit continuously monitors A's status and environmental changes. If A moves or adjusts his environmental preferences, it will automatically make corresponding adjustments to ensure that A is always in a comfortable air-conditioned environment.

[0067] Example 3 Compared with Example 1, the only difference is that it also includes a carbon dioxide sensor, which is located indoors and is used to detect the carbon dioxide concentration in the indoor air and feed it back to the control unit. The temperature control chamber is provided with a fresh air inlet and an indoor return air inlet, and the fan is fixed at the air outlet and is located in the temperature control chamber. The fresh air inlet and the indoor return air inlet are both provided with electric regulating valves. The control unit is also used to adjust the outdoor fresh air volume according to the carbon dioxide concentration in the indoor air; then adjust the return air volume according to the comfort requirements of the personnel, and the fresh air, return air and indoor unit outlet air are evenly mixed in the temperature control chamber to achieve the required air supply temperature.

[0068] The above is only an embodiment of the present invention. The common sense such as the known specific structure and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field know all the common technical knowledge in the technical field of the invention before the application date or priority date, can know all the existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply the conventional experimental means before that date. The ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement this scheme in combination with their own abilities under the enlightenment given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, which will not affect the effect of the implementation of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The protection scope required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet zone diversion control system for an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner indoor unit (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the air outlet end of the air conditioner indoor unit (1) is connected to a plurality of independent air outlets (3) and corresponding temperature adjustment chambers (10), and the inner side wall of each air outlet (3) is rotatably connected to a plurality of up and down swing plates (5) and left and right swing plates (6), and a linkage rod (12) is provided in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction on one side of the up and down swing plates (5) and the left and right swing plates (6), and the up and down swing plates (5) and the left and right swing plates (6) are rotatably connected to the linkage rod (12), and the inner side wall of the air outlet (3) is provided with a swing groove (14) in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the inner side wall of one end of the swing groove (14) is fixedly connected to a motor (11), and the output shaft of the motor (11) Each of the temperature regulating chambers (10) is fixedly connected to a screw rod (15), and each of the screw rods (15) is threadedly matched with a nut base (13). The linkage rods (12) are fixedly connected to the nut base (13) in the corresponding direction. A small fan (9) is fixedly connected to the bottom of each temperature regulating chamber (10). A fresh air outlet is also provided in the temperature regulating chamber (10). The input end of the fresh air outlet extends to the outside and a filter screen (8) is detachably connected to the inner wall of the input end. A guide plate (7) is fixedly connected to the connection between the temperature regulating chamber (10) and the air outlet (3). A temperature sensor and a wind speed sensor are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the guide plate (7); the number of the temperature regulating chambers (10) and the air outlets (3) corresponds one to one. An air conditioner indoor unit (1) is integrated with an image sensor (2), a sound pickup microphone (4) and a control unit. A motor (11), a temperature sensor and a wind speed sensor are all connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to adjust the air volume and fresh air volume of the air conditioner indoor unit (1) adjacent to the air outlet (3) according to user identity information, location information, user preset environmental preferences and whether the user is using a mobile terminal collected by the image sensor (2) and the sound pickup microphone (4), and to evenly mix the fresh air in the temperature adjustment chamber (10) to control the supply air temperature. The wind speed is controlled by adjusting the rotation speed of the fan (9), and the swing angles of the up-and-down swing plate (5) and the left-and-right swing plate (6) are controlled by the motor (11).

2. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a data acquisition module, which is connected to the data interaction device by signal; the data acquisition module is used to obtain the connection status and data interaction amount between the user mobile terminal and the data interaction device, and the data acquisition module is connected to the control unit by signal; If the data interaction volume is lower than the preset threshold, including no data transmission for a long time or the interaction frequency is lower than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is in the area but in a low activity state; if the data interaction volume is higher than the preset threshold, including frequent data transmission or the interaction frequency is higher than the preset threshold, it is judged that the user is actively engaged in the area.

3. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit includes a wireless communication module, an image acquisition module, a position acquisition module and an air outlet control module. The acquisition mode is divided into image acquisition and non-image acquisition. In the image acquisition mode, the wireless communication module is used to receive the signal sent by the user's mobile terminal, and at the same time obtain the user's identity information and location information, and transmit the user's identity information and location information to the air outlet control module.

4. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The image acquisition module is used to acquire an image of the area covered by the image sensor (2) to obtain an acquired image, and to identify a person object in the acquired image based on a convolutional neural network, to obtain identity information and a user status of the person object, and to transmit the identity information and the user status to the position acquisition module.

5. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The position acquisition module is used to perform person and position recognition based on the collected image data provided by the image acquisition module in combination with a convolutional neural network, obtain the user's position information within the coverage area of ​​the image sensor (2), and then transmit the identity information, user status and position information to the wind control module.

6. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air outlet control module is used to automatically adjust the temperature and wind speed of the air outlet (3) and the swing angles of the up and down swing plates (5) and the left and right swing plates (6) according to the identity information, user status and location information transmitted by the wireless communication module, the image acquisition module and the location acquisition module and the user's preset environmental preferences, wherein the environmental preferences include the temperature, wind speed and low temperature tolerance under different working conditions. The air outlet control module is preset with a straight blowing mode and an oblique blowing mode. The straight blowing mode is a straight blowing mode, and the oblique blowing mode is a 10° deviation in wind direction.

7. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 6, characterized in that: When using non-image acquisition methods, the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user's mobile terminal and the data interaction device, obtains the user's identity information and user location, obtains the amount of data interaction between the user's mobile terminal and the data interaction device, determines whether the user is using the mobile terminal normally, obtains the user status, and sends the data information to the air outlet control module.

8. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the sound pickup microphone (4) detects that an audio device is being used, it determines whether the user is using the corresponding audio device normally, obtains the user status, and the control unit performs position determination according to a preset audio device position map, and sends data information to the air outlet control module.

9. The air-conditioning outlet zone diversion control system according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the sound pickup microphone (4) detects the sound of the door opening and closing and determines that the user has entered the room, the control unit performs identity judgment. If the data interaction device detects an increase in the connection end, it is determined that the user is carrying a mobile terminal, and the identity information and location information are directly obtained through the wireless communication module; if the data interaction device does not detect an increase in the connection end, it is determined that the user is not carrying a mobile terminal, and the routing device is used to detect the change in the data volume of the mobile terminal within the entire home to assist in judging the identity information and location information. If the data volume of the mobile terminal does not change, it is impossible to assist in judging the user's identity. The control unit activates the image sensor (2) to collect and judge to confirm the user's identity and location information, and sends the data information to the air outlet control module.

10. A method for controlling the diversion of air conditioner outlets by zones, characterized in that: The steps include: Step 1: Image acquisition: Capture an image of the covered area through an image sensor (2), and perform person recognition and identity information acquisition through a convolutional neural network; Step 2: Wireless analysis: When the image acquisition mode cannot accurately identify the person and identity information, the wireless communication module and the routing device are used to obtain the user's location information, identity information, and the connection status and data interaction volume between the user's mobile terminal and the routing device; Step 3, non-image acquisition: When the wireless communication module extracts the connection established between the user mobile terminal and the routing device through the non-image acquisition method, obtains the user identity information and the user location, and automatically adjusts the air temperature and wind speed of the air outlet (3) and the swing angle of the swing plate; Step 4, audio collection: When the user enters the room and triggers the audio device, identity judgment is performed. If the user carries a mobile terminal, the identity information is directly obtained; if not, the routing device is used to detect the change in the amount of data from the mobile terminal to assist in determining the identity; Step 5: Collection integrity verification: If the user identity cannot be determined by non-image collection methods, return to step 1 and activate the image sensor (2) again to collect and determine until the user identity is identified and the identity information is obtained; Step 6, air outlet control: based on the user's location information, identity information, environmental preferences, and whether the user is using a mobile terminal or other device normally, the air outlet control module automatically adjusts the air temperature and wind speed of the air outlet (3) and the swing angle of the swing plate.

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