Equipment control methods, devices, residential units and storage media

Abstract

This application relates to a control method, apparatus, residential unit, and storage medium for a device. The method includes: when it is determined that a relay module in a first thermostat in the device needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal; acquiring detection information of the control signal detected by a signal detection module in the first thermostat; and when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, sending a control request through a communication module in the first thermostat to a communication module in a second thermostat in the device, so that when the second thermostat receives the control request, its relay module outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled in the device for control. This application allows switching to another thermostat for control when one thermostat in the device fails, ensuring reliable use of the device and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of residential unit technology, and more particularly to a control method, device, residential unit, and storage medium for a device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, non-communication residential air conditioning units are usually equipped with thermostats. The thermostat is connected to the indoor and outdoor units of the non-communication residential air conditioning unit via a 24V signal line. The thermostat controls the on / off state of the relay in the thermostat according to its own control logic to realize the information transmission between the indoor and outdoor units of the non-communication residential air conditioning unit.

[0003] However, most existing non-communication residential units are only equipped with a single thermostat. The reliability of the relay in the thermostat is limited by the lifespan of the relay itself. Once the relay fails, the control of the non-communication residential unit will also be abnormal, thus affecting the reliable use of the non-communication residential unit. Furthermore, non-communication residential units are mainly used in cold regions with furnaces and other equipment, making maintenance difficult after a failure, which seriously affects the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a control method, apparatus, residential unit, and storage medium for a device to solve the technical problems of low reliability and poor user experience in the use of residential units in the prior art.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a method for controlling a device, the device including a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module, the two communication modules are connected to each other, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The method includes:

[0006] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the relay module is controlled to output a control signal.

[0007] Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller;

[0008] When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs the control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0009] In an optional implementation, controlling the relay module to output a control signal when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal includes:

[0010] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the first operating duration of the first temperature controller is determined.

[0011] When the first working time has not reached the first preset time, the relay module is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset time is used to indicate the lower limit of the first working time corresponding to the second temperature controller.

[0012] In one optional implementation, each of the relay modules includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths;

[0013] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal includes:

[0014] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is determined;

[0015] Determine the first number of on / off cycles of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal;

[0016] When the first on / off count has not reached the first preset count, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset count is used to characterize the lower limit of the first on / off count corresponding to switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller.

[0017] In one optional implementation, each of the relay modules includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths;

[0018] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal includes:

[0019] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the second operating duration of the first temperature controller and the second on / off count of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal are determined.

[0020] Based on the second working time and the second number of on / off cycles, a target state value corresponding to the first thermostat is determined, and the target state value is used to characterize the degree of use of the first thermostat.

[0021] When the target state value does not exceed the preset state value, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is controlled to output the control signal. The preset state value is used to characterize the lower limit of the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller.

[0022] In an optional implementation, determining the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second operating duration and the second on / off count includes:

[0023] The second preset duration corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second preset number of times corresponding to the control path used to output the control signal are obtained. The second preset duration is used to characterize the lower limit value of switching the first temperature controller to the second working duration corresponding to the second temperature controller, and the second preset number of times is used to characterize the lower limit value of the second on / off number of times switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller.

[0024] Based on the second working duration and the second preset duration, a first target weight corresponding to the second working duration is determined, and based on the second number of on / off cycles and the second preset number of cycles, a second target weight corresponding to the second number of on / off cycles is determined;

[0025] The target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined based on the second working time, the first target weight, the second number of on / off cycles, and the second target weight.

[0026] In an optional implementation, determining the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second working duration, the first target weight, the second on / off count, and the second target weight includes:

[0027] Based on the second working time and the first target weight, determine the first state value corresponding to the first temperature controller, and based on the second on / off count and the second target weight, determine the second state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

[0028] The average value between the first state value and the second state value is determined to obtain the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

[0029] In an optional implementation, both the first and second temperature controllers further include a low-power module, and the two low-power modules are connected to each other.

[0030] When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, the method of sending a control request to the communication module of the second temperature controller via the communication module of the first temperature controller includes:

[0031] When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a low-power activation signal is sent from the low-power module in the first temperature controller to the low-power module in the second temperature controller. When the low-power module in the second temperature controller receives the low-power activation signal, the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller.

[0032] After the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller, a control request is sent to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller.

[0033] Secondly, this application provides a control device for an equipment, the equipment including a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are connected to each other, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The device includes:

[0034] The control module is used to control the relay module to output a control signal when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal;

[0035] The acquisition module is used to acquire detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller;

[0036] The control module is further configured to send a control request to the communication module of the second temperature controller through the communication module of the first temperature controller when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal. When the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module of the second temperature controller outputs the control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

[0037] Thirdly, this application provides a residential unit, including: a first thermostat, a second thermostat, and a device to be controlled. The first thermostat and the second thermostat each include a communication module, a relay module, a signal detection module, and a memory connected to a processor. The relay module in the first thermostat is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second thermostat is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are connected to each other, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled.

[0038] Each processor is used to execute a device control program stored in the memory to implement the device control method described above.

[0039] Fourthly, this application provides a storage medium that stores one or more programs, which can be executed by one or more processors to implement the node event configuration method described above.

[0040] Compared with the prior art, the technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages. The control method for the device provided in this application is applied to a device including a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, the relay module in the second temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, the two communication modules are connected, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The method includes: when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal; acquiring the detection information of the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller; when the detection information indicates that the control signal is abnormal, sending a control request to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller, so that when the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled. By employing the above method, this application sets up two identical temperature controllers in the device and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller. When the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Thus, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established through the communication modules set in the two temperature controllers, enabling the relay module in the other temperature controller to output a control signal to the device to be controlled. This achieves control of the device to be controlled, and allows switching to the other temperature controller for control when one temperature controller in the device fails, ensuring the reliable use of the device and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0041] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0042] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0043] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0044] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart illustrating a device control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a control method for another device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another device control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating another device control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for an apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a residential unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] In the attached diagrams above:

[0052] 10. Control module; 20. Acquisition module;

[0053] 700. Residential unit; 701. Processor; 702. Memory; 7021. Operating system; 7022. Application program; 703. User interface; 704. Network interface; 705. Bus system. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0055] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0056] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device provided in an embodiment of this application. The device provided in this embodiment includes: a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. The first and second temperature controllers have identical structures. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, a signal detection module, a power supply module, and a low-power module. Specifically, for both the first and second temperature controllers, the power supply module in the first temperature controller is connected to the communication module, relay module, signal detection module, and low-power module, respectively. Similarly, the power supply module in the second temperature controller is connected to the communication module, relay module, signal detection module, and low-power module, respectively. The power supply modules are connected to a 24V AC power supply to power the communication module, relay module, signal detection module, and low-power module connected to them. The two power supply modules share the same 24V power supply.

[0057] Both relay modules are connected to the device under control, and each relay module outputs a control signal to the device under control. Specifically, each relay module includes multiple control paths, and each relay module outputs control signals to the device under control through these multiple control paths to enable the device to operate. The device under control can be a compressor, a four-way valve, an internal fan, an electric heater, etc.

[0058] The signal detection module in the first temperature controller is connected to the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the relay module. The signal detection module detects the control signals output by the relay modules connected to it to determine if there are any abnormalities in the control signals output by the relay modules. Specifically, the signal detection module is connected to multiple control paths in the relay module to detect whether there are any abnormalities in the control signals output by each control path.

[0059] The two communication modules are connected to each other, and each communication module is used for information exchange between the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller.

[0060] Two low-power modules are connected to each other. The low-power modules in the first and second temperature controllers are used to detect a low-power activation signal to wake up the other temperature controller, which is in a low-power state, when the low-power activation signal is detected. The input of the low-power module in the first temperature controller is provided by the output of the low-power module in the second temperature controller, and similarly, the input of the low-power module in the second temperature controller is provided by the output of the low-power module in the first temperature controller.

[0061] In this embodiment, the first and second temperature controllers also include control devices. The control device in the first temperature controller is connected to the communication module, relay module, signal detection module, and power supply module of the first temperature controller, respectively. Similarly, the control device in the second temperature controller is connected to the communication module, relay module, signal detection module, and power supply module of the second temperature controller, respectively. The power supply module is also used to supply power to the control devices. Each control device interacts with its respective connected communication module, relay module, and signal detection module to complete the control of the device to be controlled in the equipment.

[0062] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a device control method provided in an embodiment of this application. The device control method provided in this application includes the following steps:

[0063] S201: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, control the relay module to output a control signal.

[0064] In this embodiment, the equipment described above is a residential unit, and the execution entity of the method described above is the control device in the first thermostat. The control signal is used to control the device to be controlled within the equipment. When the control device in the first thermostat determines that the device to be controlled needs to be controlled, it outputs a corresponding signal to the relay module in the first thermostat, causing the relay module to output a control signal. After the relay module outputs the control signal, to ensure the reliability of the equipment and improve the user experience, the signal detection module in the first thermostat detects the control signal output by the relay module to check for any abnormalities. If an abnormality is detected in the control signal output by the relay module, the first thermostat in the equipment is switched to ensure reliable equipment operation and improve the user experience.

[0065] S202: Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller.

[0066] In this embodiment, after the relay module outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to the relay module in the first temperature controller can detect the detection information corresponding to the control signal. This detection information includes whether the control signal is normal or abnormal. After the signal detection module detects the detection information corresponding to the control signal, it transmits this information to the control device in the equipment, enabling the control device to acquire the detection information and switch the control of the first temperature controller based on it.

[0067] S203: When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. When the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device.

[0068] In this embodiment, when the detection information indicates a normal control signal, there is no need to switch the first temperature controller; the control signal output by the relay module can be used directly to control the device under control. However, if the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, continuing to use the same temperature controller to control the device under control will affect the reliable operation of the equipment and thus the user experience. Therefore, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, the control device in the first temperature controller sends a control request for controlling the device under control to the communication module in the second temperature controller via the communication module in the first temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the control device in the second temperature controller interacts with the relay module, causing the relay module in the second temperature controller to output a control signal to the device under control, thereby achieving control of the device under control.

[0069] The control signal is defined as follows: a normal control signal indicates that the control signal output by the relay module is 24V; an abnormal control signal indicates that the control signal output by the relay module is not 24V. When switching to the second temperature controller to control the device under test, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs the aforementioned control signal. Simultaneously, a signal detection module connected to the relay module detects the control signal output by the relay module, thereby obtaining the detection information corresponding to the control signal. If the detection information indicates that the control signal is normal, the relay module in the second temperature controller can continue to control the device under test. If the detection information indicates that the control signal is abnormal, it indicates that the second temperature controller also has an abnormality. At this time, a fault is reported and a code is displayed, and control of the device under test is stopped.

[0070] Specifically, in step S203 above, when the detected information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller, including:

[0071] When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a low-power activation signal is sent from the low-power module in the first temperature controller to the low-power module in the second temperature controller. When the low-power module in the second temperature controller receives the low-power activation signal, the second temperature controller activates the communication module, relay module, and signal detection module in the second temperature controller.

[0072] After the communication module, relay module and signal detection module in the second temperature controller are activated, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first and second temperature controllers can be installed in different locations as needed by the user. Specifically, the temperature controller that controls the device to be controlled is designated as the first temperature controller, and the temperature controller that does not control the device to be controlled is designated as the second temperature controller. Both the first and second temperature controllers can be set to a low-power state. When the first temperature controller needs to operate, it is in a non-low-power state, while the second temperature controller is in a low-power state to reduce energy loss. When switching from the first to the second temperature controller, since the second temperature controller is in a low-power state, a low-power activation signal is first output from the low-power module in the first temperature controller to the low-power module in the second temperature controller, thereby activating all modules in the second temperature controller and enabling control of the device to be controlled using the second temperature controller.

[0074] In this process, after switching from the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller to control the device to be controlled, the second temperature controller is set as the first temperature controller, and the first temperature controller is set as the second temperature controller. Thus, when the first temperature controller is controlling the device to be controlled, if the second temperature controller has not been operated for a period of time, the second temperature controller enters a low-power state, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0075] This embodiment provides a device control method by setting two identical temperature controllers in the device and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller. When the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Therefore, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established between the two temperature controllers through the communication module, so that the relay module in the other temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby realizing the control of the device to be controlled. Furthermore, when one temperature controller in the device fails, control can be switched to the other temperature controller, ensuring the reliable use of the device and improving the user experience.

[0076] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another device control method provided in an embodiment of this application. The device control method provided in this application includes the following steps:

[0077] S301: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the first working duration of the first temperature controller is determined.

[0078] S302: When the first working time has not reached the first preset time, the control relay module outputs a control signal.

[0079] Regarding steps S201 and S202, the first preset duration represents the lower limit of the first operating duration required to switch the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller. The first operating duration represents the already operating time of the first temperature controller. To avoid affecting the lifespan of a single temperature controller due to prolonged operation, a cyclical approach can be used for balancing. Therefore, when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the first operating duration of the first temperature controller is determined. If the first operating duration has not reached the first preset duration, it indicates that there is no need to switch the first temperature controller, and the relay module in the first temperature controller continues to output control signals. When the first operating duration reaches the first preset duration, it indicates that the first temperature controller needs to be switched. At this time, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0080] It should be noted that the first preset duration can be set according to actual needs, and the specific value of the first preset duration is not limited in this embodiment.

[0081] S303: Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller.

[0082] S304: When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0083] Regarding steps S303 and S304, step S303 is the same as step S202, and step S304 is the same as step S203. For details, please refer to steps S202 and S203. In this embodiment, they will not be repeated.

[0084] This embodiment provides a device control method by setting two identical temperature controllers in the device and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller. When the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Therefore, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established between the two temperature controllers through the communication module, so that the relay module in the other temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby realizing the control of the device to be controlled. Furthermore, when one temperature controller in the device fails, control can be switched to the other temperature controller, ensuring the reliable use of the device and improving the user experience.

[0085] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating another device control method provided in an embodiment of this application. The device control method provided in this application includes the following steps:

[0086] S401: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is determined.

[0087] S402: Determine the first on / off count of the control path used to output control signals in the relay module.

[0088] S403: When the first on / off count has not reached the first preset count, the control path in the control relay module used to output the control signal outputs the control signal.

[0089] For steps S401 to S403, the first preset number of times represents the lower limit of the first on / off number of times corresponding to switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller. To avoid affecting the service life of a single temperature controller due to prolonged operation, a cyclical approach can be used for balancing. Therefore, when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the first on / off number of the control path in the relay used to output the control signal is determined. If the first on / off number has not reached the first preset number, it indicates that there is no need to switch the first temperature controller, and the relay module in the first temperature controller continues to output the control signal. When the first on / off number reaches the first preset number, it indicates that the first temperature controller needs to be switched. At this time, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. When the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

[0090] It should be noted that the first preset number of times can be set according to actual needs, and the specific value of the first preset duration is not limited in this embodiment. The first and second temperature controllers each have an independent count for the number of times each control path is switched on and off. For example, from off to on, the count increments by 1; from on to off, the count increments by 1. An independent switching threshold can be set for the number of times each control path is switched on and off. When the number of times a certain control path is switched on and off reaches the corresponding switching threshold, the temperature controller holding the signal control will send a control request to the other temperature controller through the communication module. When the other temperature controller receives the control request, it will take over the signal output from the existing temperature controller.

[0091] S404: Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller.

[0092] S405: When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0093] Regarding steps S404 and S405, step S404 is the same as step S202, and step S405 is the same as step S203. For details, please refer to steps S202 and S203. In this embodiment, they will not be repeated.

[0094] This embodiment provides a device control method by setting two identical temperature controllers in the device and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller. When the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Therefore, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established between the two temperature controllers through the communication module, so that the relay module in the other temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby realizing the control of the device to be controlled. Furthermore, when one temperature controller in the device fails, control can be switched to the other temperature controller, ensuring the reliable use of the device and improving the user experience.

[0095] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating another device control method provided in an embodiment of this application. The device control method provided in this application includes the following steps:

[0096] S501: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the second operating time of the first temperature controller and the second on / off count of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal are determined.

[0097] S502: Determine the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second working duration and the second on / off count.

[0098] S503: When the target state value has not reached the preset state value, the control path in the control relay module used to output the control signal outputs the control signal.

[0099] Regarding steps S501 to S503 described above, the target state value characterizes the usage level of the first thermostat, and the preset state value characterizes the lower limit of the target state value corresponding to switching the first thermostat to the second thermostat. To avoid affecting the lifespan of a single thermostat due to prolonged operation, a cyclic method can be used for balancing. Therefore, when it is determined that the relay module in the first thermostat needs to output a control signal, a cyclic method can be used. Furthermore, to improve the accuracy of the cyclic method between the first and second thermostats, this embodiment determines whether cyclic method between the first and second thermostats is needed based on two parameters affecting the usage level of the first thermostat. Therefore, when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the second operating time of the first temperature controller and the second on / off count of the control path in the relay used to output the control signal are determined. Based on the second operating time and the second on / off count, a target state value representing the usage level of the first temperature controller is determined. When the target state value has not reached the preset state value, it indicates that the first temperature controller does not need to be switched, and the relay module in the first temperature controller continues to output a control signal. When the target state value reaches the preset state value, it indicates that the first temperature controller needs to be switched. At this time, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. When the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

[0100] It should be noted that the target state value can be set according to actual needs, and the specific value of the target device is not limited in this embodiment. The second working time is actually the working time of the first temperature controller. The method for determining the second on / off count is the same as the method for determining the first on / off count described above. For details, please refer to the method for determining the first on / off count described above. It will not be repeated here in this embodiment.

[0101] Specifically, in step S502 above, determining the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second working duration and the second on / off count includes:

[0102] The second preset duration corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second preset number of times corresponding to the control path used to output the control signal are obtained. The second preset duration is used to characterize the lower limit value of the second working duration corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second preset number of times corresponding to the second temperature controller.

[0103] Based on the second working time and the second preset time, determine the first target weight corresponding to the second working time, and based on the second number of on / off cycles and the second preset number of cycles, determine the second target weight corresponding to the second number of on / off cycles.

[0104] The target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined based on the second working time, the first target weight, the second on / off count, and the second target weight.

[0105] The second preset duration and the second preset number of times can be set according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the specific values ​​of the second preset duration and the second preset number of times are not specifically limited. After obtaining the second working duration corresponding to the first thermostat, the first ratio between the second working duration and the second preset duration can be determined. Then, based on the correspondence between the preset ratios and preset weights, the first target weight corresponding to the first ratio can be determined. Similarly, after obtaining the second on / off number of times corresponding to the first thermostat, the second ratio between the second on / off number and the second preset number of times can be determined. Then, based on the correspondence between the preset ratios and preset weights, the first target weight corresponding to the second ratio can be determined. Then, based on the second working duration, the first target weight, the second on / off number of times, and the second target weight, the target state value corresponding to the first thermostat can be determined. Based on the target state value, it can be determined whether it is necessary to cycle between the first thermostat and the second thermostat, which improves the accuracy of the cycle between the first thermostat and the second thermostat.

[0106] More specifically, the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined based on the second working duration, the first target weight, the second on / off count, and the second target weight, including:

[0107] Based on the second working time and the first target weight, the first state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined, and based on the second number of on / off cycles and the second target weight, the second state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined.

[0108] Determine the average value between the first state value and the second state value to obtain the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

[0109] Specifically, after determining the second operating time and the first target weight, the product between the second operating time and the first target weight can be determined, and this product is used as the first state value affecting the usage level of the first thermostat. After determining the second on / off count and the second target weight, the product between the second on / off count and the second target weight can be determined, and this product is used as the second state value affecting the usage level of the second thermostat. After obtaining the first state value and the second state value, the average between the first state value and the second state value can be calculated to obtain the target state value corresponding to the first thermostat. Using the target state value, it can be determined whether cycling between the first thermostat and the second thermostat is necessary, thus improving the accuracy of the cycling between the first thermostat and the second thermostat.

[0110] S504: Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller.

[0111] S505: When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0112] Regarding steps S504 and S405, step S504 is the same as step S202, and step S505 is the same as step S203. For details, please refer to steps S202 and S203. In this embodiment, they will not be repeated.

[0113] This embodiment provides a device control method by setting two identical temperature controllers in the device and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller. When the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Therefore, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established between the two temperature controllers through the communication module, so that the relay module in the other temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby realizing the control of the device to be controlled. Furthermore, when one temperature controller in the device fails, control can be switched to the other temperature controller, ensuring the reliable use of the device and improving the user experience.

[0114] refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for an apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application. This application provides a control device for an equipment. The equipment includes a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are connected to each other, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The device includes: a control module 10, used to control the relay module in the first temperature controller to output a control signal when it is determined that the relay module needs to output a control signal; and an acquisition module 20, used to acquire detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller. The control module 10 is further used to send a control request to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs the control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

[0115] In this embodiment, the control module 10 is further configured to:

[0116] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the first operating duration of the first temperature controller is determined.

[0117] When the first working time has not reached the first preset time, the relay module is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset time is used to indicate the lower limit of the first working time corresponding to the second temperature controller.

[0118] In this embodiment, each relay module includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths; the control module 10 is further configured to:

[0119] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is determined;

[0120] Determine the first number of on / off cycles of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal;

[0121] When the first on / off count has not reached the first preset count, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset count is used to characterize the lower limit of the first on / off count corresponding to switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller.

[0122] In this embodiment, each relay module includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths; the control module 10 is further configured to:

[0123] When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the second operating duration of the first temperature controller and the second on / off count of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal are determined.

[0124] Based on the second working time and the second number of on / off cycles, a target state value corresponding to the first thermostat is determined, and the target state value is used to characterize the degree of use of the first thermostat.

[0125] When the target state value does not exceed the preset state value, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is controlled to output the control signal. The preset state value is used to characterize the lower limit of the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller.

[0126] In this embodiment, the control module 10 is further configured to:

[0127] The second preset duration corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second preset number of times corresponding to the control path used to output the control signal are obtained. The second preset duration is used to characterize the lower limit value of switching the first temperature controller to the second working duration corresponding to the second temperature controller, and the second preset number of times is used to characterize the lower limit value of the second on / off number of times switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller.

[0128] Based on the second working duration and the second preset duration, a first target weight corresponding to the second working duration is determined, and based on the second number of on / off cycles and the second preset number of cycles, a second target weight corresponding to the second number of on / off cycles is determined;

[0129] The target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined based on the second working time, the first target weight, the second number of on / off cycles, and the second target weight.

[0130] In this embodiment, the control module 10 is further configured to:

[0131] Based on the second working time and the first target weight, determine the first state value corresponding to the first temperature controller, and based on the second on / off count and the second target weight, determine the second state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

[0132] The average value between the first state value and the second state value is determined to obtain the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

[0133] In this embodiment, both the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller further include a low-power module, and the two low-power modules are connected to each other; the control module 10 is further configured to: when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, send a low-power activation signal from the low-power module in the first temperature controller to the low-power module in the second temperature controller, so that when the low-power module in the second temperature controller receives the low-power activation signal, the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller;

[0134] After the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller, a control request is sent to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller.

[0135] This embodiment provides a control device for an equipment. By setting two identical temperature controllers in the equipment and a signal detection module connected to the respective relay module in each temperature controller, when the relay module in one temperature controller outputs a control signal, the signal detection module connected to that relay module obtains the detection information of the control signal. Thus, when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, communication can be established between the two temperature controllers through the communication module, allowing the relay module in the other temperature controller to output a control signal to the device to be controlled. This enables control of the device to be controlled, and allows switching to the other temperature controller for control when one temperature controller in the equipment fails, ensuring reliable use of the equipment and improving the user experience.

[0136] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a residential unit provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7The residential unit 700 shown includes a first thermostat, a second thermostat, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second thermostats include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first thermostat is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second thermostat is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are interconnected, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The first and second thermostats also include at least one processor 701, a memory 702, at least one network interface 704, and other user interfaces 703 connected to the communication module, relay module, and signal detection module. The various components in the residential unit 700 are coupled together via a bus system 705. It is understood that the bus system 705 is used to realize communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 705 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, ... Figure 7 The general labeled all buses as Bus System 705.

[0137] The user interface 703 may include a display, keyboard, or clicking device (e.g., mouse, trackball, touchpad, or touchscreen).

[0138] It is understood that the memory 702 in the embodiments of the present invention can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. The volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM), Synchronous Link DRAM (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 702 described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0139] In some implementations, memory 702 stores elements, executable units or data structures, or subsets thereof, or extended sets thereof: operating system 7021 and application program 7022.

[0140] The operating system 7021 includes various system programs, such as the framework layer, core library layer, and driver layer, used to implement various basic business functions and handle hardware-based tasks. The application program 7022 includes various applications, such as a media player and a browser, used to implement various application functions. The program implementing the method of this embodiment can be included in the application program 7022.

[0141] In this embodiment of the invention, by calling the program or instructions stored in the memory 702, specifically the program or instructions stored in the application program 7022, the processor 701 is used to execute the method steps provided in each method embodiment, such as: when it is determined that the relay module in the first thermostat needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal; obtaining the detection information of the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first thermostat; when the detection information indicates that the control signal is abnormal, sending a control request to the communication module in the second thermostat through the communication module in the first thermostat, so that when the second thermostat receives the control request, the relay module in the second thermostat outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

[0142] The methods disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention can be applied to or implemented by processor 701. Processor 701 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In the implementation process, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuit of the hardware in processor 701 or by instructions in software form. The processor 701 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software units in the decoding processor. The software units may be located in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 702. Processor 701 reads the information in memory 702 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0143] It is understood that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or a combination thereof. For hardware implementation, the processing unit can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, other electronic units for performing the functions described herein, or combinations thereof.

[0144] For software implementation, the techniques described herein can be implemented by units that perform the functions described herein. The software code can be stored in memory and executed by a processor. The memory can be implemented in the processor or external to the processor.

[0145] The residential unit provided in this embodiment can be as follows: Figure 7 The residential unit shown can perform the following: Figures 2-5 All steps of the control method for the equipment in the middle, thereby realizing Figures 2-5 For details on the technical effects of the control method of the device shown, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 2-5 The relevant descriptions are presented concisely and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0146] This invention also provides a storage medium (computer-readable storage medium). This storage medium stores one or more programs. The storage medium may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; the memory may also include non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive; the memory may also include combinations of the above types of memory.

[0147] When one or more programs in the storage medium can be executed by one or more processors to implement the device control method described above, which is executed on the device control device side.

[0148] The processor is used to execute the device control program stored in the memory to implement the following steps of the device control method executed on the device control device side: when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the processor controls the relay module to output a control signal; the processor acquires the detection information of the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller; when the detection information indicates that the control signal is abnormal, the processor sends a control request to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller, so that when the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs a control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

[0149] Those skilled in the art will further recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0150] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in hardware, a software module executed by a processor, or a combination of both. The software module can be located in random access memory (RAM), main memory, read-only memory (ROM), electrically programmable ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art.

[0151] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a device, characterized in that, The device includes a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are interconnected, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The method includes: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, the relay module is controlled to output a control signal, including: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the first operating duration of the first temperature controller is determined. When the first working time has not reached the first preset time, the relay module is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset time is used to indicate that the first temperature controller needs to be switched to the lower limit of the first working time corresponding to the second temperature controller. Obtain the detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller; When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a control request is sent from the communication module in the first temperature controller to the communication module in the second temperature controller. Upon receiving the control request, the relay module in the second temperature controller outputs the control signal to the device to be controlled, thereby controlling the device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the relay modules includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths; When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal includes: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is determined; Determine the first number of on / off cycles of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal; When the first on / off count has not reached the first preset count, the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset count is used to characterize the lower limit of the first on / off count corresponding to switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the relay modules includes multiple control paths, and the relay module is connected to the device to be controlled through the multiple control paths; When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal, controlling the relay module to output a control signal includes: When it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal, the second operating duration of the first temperature controller and the second on / off count of the control path in the relay module used to output the control signal are determined. Based on the second working time and the second number of on / off cycles, a target state value corresponding to the first thermostat is determined, and the target state value is used to characterize the degree of use of the first thermostat. When the target state value does not exceed the preset state value, the control path in the relay module that outputs the control signal outputs the control signal. The preset state value is used to characterize the lower limit of the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of determining the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second working duration and the second on / off count includes: The second preset duration corresponding to the first temperature controller and the second preset number of times corresponding to the control path used to output the control signal are obtained. The second preset duration is used to characterize the lower limit value of switching the first temperature controller to the second working duration corresponding to the second temperature controller, and the second preset number of times is used to characterize the lower limit value of the second on / off number of times switching the first temperature controller to the second temperature controller. Based on the second working duration and the second preset duration, a first target weight corresponding to the second working duration is determined, and based on the second number of on / off cycles and the second preset number of cycles, a second target weight corresponding to the second number of on / off cycles is determined; The target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller is determined based on the second working time, the first target weight, the second number of on / off cycles, and the second target weight.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of determining the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller based on the second working duration, the first target weight, the second on / off count, and the second target weight includes: Based on the second working time and the first target weight, determine the first state value corresponding to the first temperature controller, and based on the second on / off count and the second target weight, determine the second state value corresponding to the first temperature controller. The average value between the first state value and the second state value is determined to obtain the target state value corresponding to the first temperature controller.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first temperature controller and the second temperature controller further include a low-power module, and the two low-power modules are connected to each other; When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, the method of sending a control request to the communication module of the second temperature controller via the communication module of the first temperature controller includes: When the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal, a low-power activation signal is sent from the low-power module in the first temperature controller to the low-power module in the second temperature controller. When the low-power module in the second temperature controller receives the low-power activation signal, the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller. After the second temperature controller activates the communication module, the relay module, and the signal detection module in the second temperature controller, a control request is sent to the communication module in the second temperature controller through the communication module in the first temperature controller.

7. A control device for an equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, and a signal detection module. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are interconnected, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. The device includes: The control module is used to control the relay module to output a control signal when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output a control signal; The control module is also used to determine a first operating duration of the first temperature controller when it is determined that the relay module in the first temperature controller needs to output the control signal; When the first working time has not reached the first preset time, the relay module is controlled to output the control signal. The first preset time is used to indicate that the first temperature controller needs to be switched to the lower limit of the first working time corresponding to the second temperature controller. The acquisition module is used to acquire detection information corresponding to the control signal detected by the signal detection module in the first temperature controller; The control module is further configured to send a control request to the communication module of the second temperature controller through the communication module of the first temperature controller when the detection information indicates an abnormal control signal. When the second temperature controller receives the control request, the relay module of the second temperature controller outputs the control signal to the device to be controlled, so as to control the device to be controlled.

8. A residential-type unit, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a first temperature controller, a second temperature controller, and a device to be controlled. Both the first and second temperature controllers include a communication module, a relay module, a signal detection module, and a memory connected to a processor. The relay module in the first temperature controller is connected to the signal detection module, and the relay module in the second temperature controller is also connected to the signal detection module. The two communication modules are connected to each other, and both relay modules are connected to the device to be controlled. Each of the processors is configured to execute a device control program stored in the memory to implement the device control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores one or more programs, which can be executed by one or more processors to implement the control method of the device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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