Control method of air conditioning equipment, control panel, air conditioning equipment and application program

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a control method of an air conditioning equipment, a control screen, an air conditioning equipment and an application, and belongs to the technical field of air conditioning equipment and smart home. The air conditioning equipment comprises at least one indoor unit and a first control screen, and the first control screen is connected with the at least one indoor unit to realize the control function of the indoor unit. The method comprises: obtaining installation information of a target component of a controlled device of the first control screen, wherein the controlled device of the first control screen is one of the indoor units; determining a first display page and a first function based on the installation information of the target component; and replacing the current page and the current function of the first control screen to the first display page and the first function. Thus, the installation information of the target component can reflect the user demand, so that the function and the display page of the control screen are more matched with the user demand, the individualization, the automatic configuration and the display of the function and the page of the control screen can be realized, and the user experience is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the fields of air conditioning equipment and smart home technology, and in particular to a control method, control panel, air conditioning equipment, application program, storage medium and electronic device for an air conditioning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, control panels are widely used in smart homes, building management, industrial automation, and other fields. However, in this field, control panels suffer from a low degree of matching with user needs, which negatively impacts the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a control method, control panel, air conditioning equipment, application program, storage medium, electronic device, apparatus, and computer program product for air conditioning equipment, to at least solve the problem of low matching degree between control panels and user needs in related technologies. The technical solution of this disclosure is as follows:

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control method for an air conditioning device is provided. The air conditioning device includes at least one indoor unit and a first control panel, wherein the first control panel is connected to the at least one indoor unit to realize the control function of the indoor unit. The method includes: acquiring installation information of a target component of a controlled device of the first control panel, wherein the controlled device of the first control panel is one of the indoor units; determining a first display page and a first function based on the installation information of the target component; and replacing the current page and current function of the first control panel with the first display page and the first function.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a control panel is provided, the control panel being configured to implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioning device is provided, the air conditioning device including the control panel described in the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an application is provided, wherein the control screen is configured to implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0009] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including a processor; a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is configured to implement the steps of the method described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0010] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a control device for an air conditioning unit is provided. The air conditioning unit includes at least one indoor unit and a first control panel, wherein the first control panel is connected to the at least one indoor unit to realize the control function of the indoor unit. The device includes: a first acquisition module, configured to acquire installation information of a target component of a controlled device of the first control panel, wherein the controlled device of the first control panel is one of the indoor units; a determination module, configured to determine a first display page and a first function based on the installation information of the target component; and a first switching module, configured to replace the current page and current function of the first control panel with the first display page and the first function.

[0011] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, the computer program implements the steps of the method as described in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0012] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of this disclosure brings at least the following beneficial effects: It obtains the installation information of the target component of the controlled device of the first control screen, wherein the controlled device of the first control screen is one of the indoor units; it determines the first display page and the first function based on the installation information of the target component; and it replaces the current page and current function of the first control screen with the first display page and the first function. Therefore, by taking into account the installation information of the target component of the controlled device, the functions and pages of the control screen can be replaced, making the functions and pages of the control screen more compatible with the installation information of the target component. The installation information of the target component can reflect user needs, thus making the functions and pages of the control screen more compatible with user needs. This enables personalized and automated configuration and display of the functions and pages of the control screen, optimizing the user experience.

[0013] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure, and are not intended to unduly limit this disclosure.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0017] Figure 3This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device for an air conditioning unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0024] The acquisition, storage, use, and processing of data in this disclosed technical solution all comply with the relevant laws and regulations.

[0025] The control method for air conditioning equipment provided in this disclosure will be explained below with reference to the following embodiments. The control method for air conditioning equipment provided in this disclosure is applicable to air conditioning equipment, which may include at least one indoor unit and a first control panel. The first control panel is connected to at least one indoor unit to realize the control function of the indoor unit. The connection method between the control panel and the indoor unit is not limited in many ways; for example, it may include wired connection, wireless connection, etc. The wired connection method is not limited in many ways; for example, it may be a direct wired connection or an indirect wired connection.

[0026] Optionally, control panels with the same spatial attribute can be directly wired to indoor units to achieve paired connection between control panels with the same spatial attribute and indoor units, while control panels with different spatial attributes can be indirectly wired to indoor units.

[0027] Optionally, the first control panel is directly wired to the first indoor unit, and the first control panel is indirectly wired to the second indoor unit.

[0028] Optionally, at least two indoor units are directly wired connected, while the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected via a connecting cable between the first and second indoor units; or...

[0029] The outdoor unit of the air conditioning equipment is directly wired to at least two indoor units, while the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired together through the connecting lines between the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit and the outdoor unit, respectively.

[0030] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioning equipment includes an outdoor unit, indoor units 1 to 3, and control panels 1 to 3. Indoor unit 1 and control panel 1 each have a spatial attribute of space A; indoor unit 2 and control panel 2 each have a spatial attribute of space B; and indoor unit 3 and control panel 3 each have a spatial attribute of space C. It should be noted that the spatial attribute of an object may differ from its actual physical space and can be customized by the user. For example, if the actual physical space of an object is a bedroom, its spatial attribute could be either a bedroom or a living room.

[0031] Control panel 1 is wired to indoor units 1 to 3, control panel 2 is wired to indoor units 1 to 3, control panel 3 is wired to indoor units 1 to 3, and outdoor unit is wired to indoor units 1 to 3.

[0032] Taking control panel 1 as an example, control panel 1 is directly wired to indoor unit 1, that is, control panel 1 and indoor unit 1 are paired and connected. Control panel 1 and indoor unit 2 are indirectly wired connected through the connecting line between indoor unit 1 and indoor unit 2. Control panel 1 and indoor unit 3 are indirectly wired connected through the connecting line between indoor unit 1 and indoor unit 3.

[0033] Taking control panel 2 as an example, control panel 2 is directly wired to indoor unit 2, that is, control panel 2 and indoor unit 2 are paired and connected. Control panel 2 and indoor unit 1 are indirectly wired connected through the connection line between indoor unit 1 and indoor unit 2. Control panel 2 and indoor unit 3 are indirectly wired connected through the connection line between indoor unit 2 and indoor unit 3.

[0034] Taking control panel 3 as an example, control panel 3 is directly wired to indoor unit 3, that is, control panel 3 and indoor unit 3 are paired and connected. Control panel 3 and indoor unit 1 are indirectly wired connected through the connection line between indoor unit 1 and indoor unit 3. Control panel 3 and indoor unit 2 are indirectly wired connected through the connection line between indoor unit 2 and indoor unit 3.

[0035] Optionally, the control panel has the function of controlling smart home devices.

[0036] Alternatively, smart home devices include at least one of humidifiers, fresh air systems, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, heaters, and aroma diffusers.

[0037] Optionally, the control panel has wireless control capabilities for smart home devices.

[0038] Continue with Figure 4 For example, smart home devices 1 to 3 each have a spatial attribute of space A, smart home devices 4 to 6 each have a spatial attribute of space B, and smart home devices 7 to 9 each have a spatial attribute of space C. Control panel 1 is wirelessly connected to smart home devices 1 to 3, control panel 2 is wirelessly connected to smart home devices 4 to 6, and control panel 3 is wirelessly connected to smart home devices 7 to 9. For example, control panels 1 to 3 can be wirelessly connected to terminal devices and servers via a router. For example, the server may include an IoT (Internet of Things) platform.

[0039] For example, indoor unit 1 is located in space A, control panel 2, indoor unit 1, and smart home device 5 are located in space B, and smart home device 7 is located in space C. The spatial attributes of indoor unit 1, control panel 2, and smart home devices 5 and 7 can be the same or different. For instance, indoor unit 1, control panel 2, and smart home devices 5 and 7 can all have the same spatial attribute: bedroom. Another example is that control panel 2 and smart home device 5 have the spatial attribute of bedroom, while indoor unit 1 and smart home device 7 have the spatial attribute of living room. Similarly, control panel 1, indoor unit 1, and smart home devices 1 and 2 are located in space A. Their spatial attributes can also be the same or different. For instance, control panel 1, indoor unit 1, and smart home devices 1 and 2 can all have the same spatial attribute: bedroom. Another example is that control panel 1 and smart home device 1 have the spatial attribute of bedroom, while indoor unit 1 and smart home device 2 have the spatial attribute of living room.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the control method of the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0041] S101, Obtain the installation information of the target components of the controlled device on the first control panel.

[0042] It should be noted that the execution subject of the air conditioning equipment control method in this embodiment is an electronic device, such as a control screen, terminal device, server, chip, etc. The control screen includes the air conditioning equipment's control screen, central control screen, etc., and the terminal device includes mobile phones, laptops, vehicle terminals, smart home appliances, etc. The air conditioning equipment control method in this embodiment can be executed by the air conditioning equipment control device in this embodiment, and the air conditioning equipment control device in this embodiment can be configured in any electronic device to execute the air conditioning equipment control method in this embodiment.

[0043] It should be noted that the controlled device is not subject to excessive limitations. For example, it includes devices that communicate with the control panel. This communication connection includes at least one of wired and wireless connections, which are not further limited here. For instance, the controlled device may include the indoor unit of an air conditioner, and may also include other smart home devices, such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers, lights, curtains, etc.

[0044] In some embodiments, the control panel and the controlled device may or may not be located in the same space; no further limitations are imposed here.

[0045] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, indoor units 1 to 3 and smart home devices 1 to 3 are all selectable controlled devices on control panel 1; indoor units 1 to 3 and smart home devices 4 to 6 are all selectable controlled devices on control panel 2; and indoor units 1 to 3 and smart home devices 7 to 9 are all selectable controlled devices on control panel 3.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first control screen may include any of the control screens described above. For example, the first control screen may be control screen 1, control screen 2, or control screen 3. As another example, the first control screen may include at least two of control screens 1 to 3.

[0047] In some embodiments, the controlled device of the first control panel may be one of the indoor units.

[0048] In some embodiments, the controlled device of the first control panel can be one of the smart home devices.

[0049] It should be noted that the controlled equipment consists of at least one component. For example, taking the indoor unit of an air conditioning unit as an example, the indoor unit includes components such as a compressor, heat exchanger, sensor, expansion valve, fan, air guide assembly, fresh air assembly, and humidification assembly. There are no strict restrictions on the installation information of the target component; however, it may include whether the target component is installed on the controlled equipment, the installation time of the target component, and the equipment information of the installed target component.

[0050] It should be noted that the process of obtaining the installation information of the target component is not subject to many limitations. In some embodiments, taking the first control screen as an example, the first control screen can receive the installation information of the target component sent by at least one of the controlled device, terminal device, and server.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first control panel may obtain installation information of the target component from local storage space.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first control panel can identify whether the component mounting interface of the controlled device has a target component installed, so as to obtain the installation information of the target component.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first control panel may determine that the controlled device has the target component installed in response to detecting a signal sent by the target component, and determine that the controlled device has not installed the target component in response to not detecting a signal sent by the target component within a set time period.

[0054] In some embodiments, taking the controlled device as an indoor unit as an example, the target component of the indoor unit can be an air outlet panel, which can be a panel of a specific model.

[0055] In some embodiments, taking the indoor unit as an example, the target component of the indoor unit can be an auxiliary component, such as a humidification component that can be built into the air outlet of the indoor unit. This disclosure does not impose excessive limitations on the type of target component.

[0056] S102, based on the installation information of the target component, determine the first display page and the first function.

[0057] In some embodiments, the mapping relationships between different components, functions, and pages can be pre-configured. After obtaining the installation information of the target component, the target component installed on the controlled device can be determined based on the installation information of the target component. Furthermore, based on the target component and the above mapping relationship, the first function and the first display page corresponding to the target component can be determined.

[0058] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, it is determined that the target component of the controlled device has switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, and the first display page is determined to be the first page.

[0059] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, it is determined that the target component of the controlled device switches from the installed state to the uninstalled state, and the first display page is determined to be the second page.

[0060] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, it is determined that the target component of the controlled device has switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, and the first function is determined to be a first type of function.

[0061] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, it is determined that the target component of the controlled device switches from the installed state to the uninstalled state, and the first function is determined to be a second type of function.

[0062] Different target components may correspond to different functions. For example, the functions of a fan include fan speed adjustment, while the functions of a 3D (Dimensional) air outlet panel include ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing. It should be noted that the gentle breeze function refers to the air conditioner adjusting the angle of the air outlet panel to generate a gentle, even, and dispersed airflow, reducing the feeling of direct airflow onto the body, or simulating natural wind, making the indoor airflow closer to a natural state and increasing comfort. The wind sensing function refers to the air conditioner adjusting the angle of the air outlet panel to regulate the direction and intensity of the airflow. It also includes a human avoidance function, that is, when someone is detected approaching the air outlet panel, the airflow path is changed to avoid direct airflow onto the body and causing discomfort. It also includes zoned airflow functions, etc.

[0063] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the target component installed in indoor unit 1 is a 3D air outlet panel, then at least one of the functions corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel, such as ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions, is designated as a first-class function. Furthermore, the first display page corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel can be defined as the first page. For example, the first page may include page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel, meaning the first page may include icons for at least one of the functions: ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions.

[0064] If the components not installed on indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the first function can be identified as a second type of function. For example, the second type of function does not include the ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind-sensing functions corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel. Furthermore, the first display page corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel can be identified as the second page. For example, the second page does not include the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel, meaning the second page does not include icons for the ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind-sensing functions.

[0065] S103, replace the current page and current function of the first control screen with the first display page and first function.

[0066] Understandably, after determining the first display page corresponding to the target component, the current page of the first control screen can be replaced or updated based on the first display page; and after determining the first function corresponding to the target component, the current function of the first control screen can be replaced or updated based on the first function.

[0067] In embodiments of this disclosure, the current function of the first control screen is replaced based on the installation information of the target component, including at least one of the following operations:

[0068] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, the target component installed on the controlled device is determined, and the current function of the first control panel can be replaced with the first type of function corresponding to the installation of the target component.

[0069] In some embodiments, the function corresponding to the target component can be added to the current function of the first control screen to replace the current function of the first control screen with the first type of function.

[0070] In some embodiments, the current function of the first control screen can be configured according to the function corresponding to the target component, so as to replace the current function of the first control screen with the first type of function.

[0071] This ensures that when the controlled device is equipped with the target component, the first control panel has the function corresponding to that target component.

[0072] It is understandable that there is a correspondence between target components and functions. The function corresponding to the target component refers to the function that the control panel can additionally expand when the controlled device has never had the target component installed before, and then changes to have the target component installed, so as to realize the function control of the target component.

[0073] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, the controlled device of control panel 1 is indoor unit 1. The functions corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel include ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing.

[0074] If the components installed in the indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, add the corresponding functions of the 3D air outlet panel to the current functions of the control panel 1. For example, add the functions of ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing to the current functions of the control panel 1, so as to replace the current functions of the control panel 1 with the first type of functions.

[0075] In some embodiments, the function corresponding to the target component on the first control screen can also be configured to be enabled.

[0076] This ensures that when the target component is installed on the controlled device, the corresponding function of the target component on the first control panel can be used normally.

[0077] In some embodiments, before configuring the function corresponding to the installed target component to the enabled state, the method further includes adding the function corresponding to the installed target component to the current function of the first control screen, so as to replace the current function of the first control screen with the first type of function.

[0078] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components installed in the indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the control panel 1 will configure the corresponding functions of the 3D air outlet panel to be enabled, such as enabling the ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing functions.

[0079] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, if the target component that is not installed on the controlled device is determined, the current function of the first control panel can be replaced with the second type of function corresponding to the absence of the target component.

[0080] In some embodiments, the function corresponding to the target component can be deleted from the current function of the first control screen to replace the current function of the first control screen with the second type of function.

[0081] In some embodiments, the current function of the first control screen can be configured according to the function corresponding to the target component, so as to replace the current function of the first control screen with the second type of function.

[0082] This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the first control panel does not have the function corresponding to the target component.

[0083] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components not installed in the indoor unit 1 include the 3D air outlet panel, the function corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel can be deleted from the function of the control panel 1 to replace the current function of the control panel 1 with the second type of function, that is, the functions of ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing can be deleted from the function of the control panel 1.

[0084] In some embodiments, the function corresponding to the target component in the current function of the first control screen is configured to be disabled or hidden, so as to replace the current function of the first control screen with the second type of function. This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the function corresponding to the target component on the first control screen is unusable.

[0085] It is understandable that the function corresponding to the target component had already been added to the first control screen before the function corresponding to the target component was configured to be disabled or hidden.

[0086] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the indoor unit 1 does not have a 3D air outlet panel installed, the control panel 1 will configure the corresponding function of the 3D air outlet panel to be disabled or hidden, thereby replacing the current function of the control panel 1 with the second type of function. That is, the ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, soft wind, and wind sensing functions in the current function of the control panel 1 will all be configured to be disabled or hidden.

[0087] In embodiments of this disclosure, replacing the display page of the first control screen based on the installation information of the target component includes at least one of the following operations:

[0088] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, the target component installed on the controlled device is determined, and the current page of the first control screen can be replaced with the first page corresponding to the installation of the target component.

[0089] In some embodiments, page elements corresponding to the target component can be added to the current page of the first control screen to replace the current page of the first control screen with the first page.

[0090] In some embodiments, the current page of the first control screen can be configured according to the page element corresponding to the target component, so as to replace the current function of the first control screen with the first page.

[0091] This ensures that when a component is installed on the controlled device, the page element corresponding to the target component is displayed on the first control screen.

[0092] It should be noted that there is a correspondence between the target component and the page element. There are no excessive restrictions on the page element corresponding to the target component, such as the function icon, style, display style, etc. of the component.

[0093] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components installed in indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel can be added to the current page of control screen 1 to replace the current function of control screen 1 with the first page. That is, the icons for ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing functions can all be added to the display page of control screen 1.

[0094] In some embodiments, the method further includes configuring the display style of the page element corresponding to the installed target component as a first style.

[0095] This ensures that when the target component is installed on the controlled device, the page elements corresponding to the target component are displayed on the first control screen in the first style.

[0096] In some embodiments, before configuring the display style of the page element corresponding to the installed target component to the first style, the method further includes adding the page element corresponding to the installed target component to the current page of the first control screen.

[0097] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components installed in the indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the control panel 1 can configure the display style of the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel as the first style, such as configuring the display style of the icons for ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing functions as the first style.

[0098] In some embodiments, based on the installation information of the target component, if the target component that is not installed on the controlled device is determined, the current function of the first control screen can be replaced with the second page corresponding to the case where the target component is not installed.

[0099] In some embodiments, the page element corresponding to the target component can be deleted from the current page of the first control screen to replace the current function of the first control screen with the second page.

[0100] In some embodiments, the current page of the first control screen can be configured according to the page element corresponding to the target component, so as to replace the current page of the first control screen with the second page.

[0101] This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the page element corresponding to the target component will not be displayed on the first control screen.

[0102] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components not installed on indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel can be deleted from the display page of control panel 1. For example, the icons for ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing functions can be deleted from the display page of control panel 1.

[0103] In some embodiments, the display style of the page element corresponding to the target component that is not installed is configured to the second style.

[0104] This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the page elements corresponding to the target component are displayed on the first control screen in the second style.

[0105] In some embodiments, before configuring the display style of the page element corresponding to the uninstalled target component to the second style, the page element corresponding to the target component has already been added to the first control screen.

[0106] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the first style and the second style; the first style and the second style are different display styles.

[0107] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, if the components not installed in the indoor unit 1 include a 3D air outlet panel, the control panel 1 can configure the display style of the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel to the second style, such as configuring the display style of the icons for ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing functions to the second style.

[0108] In some embodiments, the current functions of the first control panel can be updated or replaced based on the installation information of the target component.

[0109] In some embodiments, the current page of the first control screen can be updated or replaced based on the installation information of the target component.

[0110] In other words, based on the installation information of the target components, the current page and / or current functions of the first control screen are updated or replaced.

[0111] The air conditioning equipment control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure obtains the installation information of the target component of the controlled equipment on a first control screen. Based on the installation information of the target component, a first display page and a first function are determined, and the current page and current function of the first control screen are replaced with the first display page and the first function. Therefore, by taking into account the installation information of the target component of the controlled equipment, the functions and display pages of the control screen can be replaced, making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with the installation information of the target component. The installation information of the target component can reflect user needs, thus making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with user needs. This enables personalized and automated configuration and display of the functions and display pages of the control screen, optimizing the user experience.

[0112] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the control method of the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0113] S201, Obtain the installation information of the target components of the controlled device on the first control panel.

[0114] For details regarding step S201, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0115] S202, based on the installation information of the target component, identifies whether the controlled device has the target component installed.

[0116] S203, in response to the fact that the controlled device is equipped with the target component, replace the current function of the first control panel with the first type of function.

[0117] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the controlled device has the target component installed based on the installation information of the target component, that is, when the target component is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, steps S203 and S205 are executed.

[0118] S204, in response to the controlled device not having the target component installed, replace the current function of the first control panel with the second type of function.

[0119] In some embodiments, when it is determined based on the installation information of the target component that the controlled device has the target component installed, that is, when the target component changes from the installed state to the uninstalled state or has never been installed, steps S204 and S206 are executed.

[0120] It should be noted that the first type of function differs from the second type of function, and there are no excessive restrictions on the target components, the first type of function, or the second type of function. For example, taking the controlled device as an indoor unit, the target components include the 3D air outlet panel.

[0121] In some embodiments, the first type of function includes the second type of function, that is, when the controlled device is equipped with the target component, the first control panel has more control functions for the controlled device, and when the controlled device is not equipped with the target component, the first control panel has fewer control functions for the controlled device.

[0122] In some embodiments, the first type of function includes Q-item control functions, and the second type of function includes P-item control functions, where Q and P are integers greater than or equal to 1; the Q-item control functions include at least the P-item control functions.

[0123] In some embodiments, Q is greater than P, and the control functions of Q and P partially overlap.

[0124] In some embodiments, replacing the current function of the first control panel with a first type of function includes adding the function corresponding to the target component to the current function. This ensures that when the controlled device has the target component installed, the first control panel has the function corresponding to the target component.

[0125] In some embodiments, replacing the current function of the first control panel with a first type of function includes adding the function corresponding to the target component to the current function and configuring it to be enabled. This ensures that when the controlled device has the target component installed, the function corresponding to the target component on the first control panel can be used normally.

[0126] In some embodiments, when the first function is airflow control, the air outlet panel of the set model of the air conditioning equipment is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, and the first function is determined to be a first type of function that includes wind speed adjustment function and at least one of the following functions: ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, gentle wind, and wind sensation.

[0127] In some embodiments, the current function of the control panel is replaced with a second type of function, including deleting the function corresponding to the target component from the current function. This ensures that the first control panel does not have the function corresponding to the target component when the controlled device is not equipped with the target component.

[0128] In some examples, the current function of the first control panel is replaced with a second type of function, and the function corresponding to the target component in the current function is configured to be disabled or hidden. This ensures that the function corresponding to the target component on the first control panel is unusable when the controlled device does not have the target component installed.

[0129] In some embodiments, when the first function is an airflow control function, in response to the air outlet panel of a set model switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first function is determined to be a second type of function that only includes wind speed adjustment.

[0130] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, the controlled device of control panel 1 is indoor unit 1. The functions corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel include ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing.

[0131] If the indoor unit 1 is equipped with a 3D air outlet panel, add the corresponding function of the 3D air outlet panel to the current function of the control panel 1. That is, add the ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, gentle wind, and wind sensing functions to the current function of the control panel 1, so as to replace the current function of the control panel 1 with the first type of function; or, configure the function corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel in the current function to the enabled state, that is, configure the ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, gentle wind, and wind sensing functions in the current function to the enabled state, so as to replace the current function of the control panel 1 with the first type of function.

[0132] If the indoor unit 1 does not have a 3D air outlet panel installed, delete the function corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel from the current functions, and replace the current function of the control panel 1 with the second type of function. That is, delete the ion purification, up and down air swing, left and right air swing, soft wind, and wind sensing functions from the current functions. Alternatively, configure the function corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel in the current functions to a disabled or hidden state. That is, configure the ion purification, up and down air swing, left and right air swing, soft wind, and wind sensing functions in the current functions to a disabled or hidden state, and replace the current function of the control panel 1 with the second type of function.

[0133] S205, replace the current page of the first control screen with the first page.

[0134] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the controlled device has the target component installed based on the installation information of the target component, that is, when the target component is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, step S205 can be executed at the same time as step S203; or, step S205 can be executed after step S203.

[0135] S206, replace the current page of the first control screen with the second page.

[0136] In some embodiments, if it is determined based on the installation information of the target component that the controlled device does not have the target component installed, that is, if the target component changes from the installed state to the uninstalled state or has never been installed, step S206 can be executed at the same time as step S204; or, step S206 can be executed after step S204.

[0137] It should be noted that the first page and the second page are different display pages, and there are no restrictions on either the first page or the second page.

[0138] In some embodiments, the page elements in the first page and the second page are different; for example, the function icons included are different.

[0139] In some embodiments, at least some page elements in the first page and the second page are arranged differently. For example, the same page element may be displayed in different colors, or the same page element may be displayed in different sizes, or the same page element may be displayed in different positions.

[0140] In some embodiments, the first page includes N page elements and the second page includes M page elements, where N and M are integers greater than or equal to 1; the N page elements include at least M page elements.

[0141] In some embodiments, N is greater than M, and N page elements partially overlap with M page elements.

[0142] In some embodiments, replacing the current page of the first control screen with the first page includes adding the page element corresponding to the target component to the current page. This ensures that when the target component is installed on the controlled device, the page element corresponding to the target component is displayed on the control screen.

[0143] In some embodiments, replacing the current page of the first control screen with the first page includes configuring the display style of the page element corresponding to the target component in the current page to a first style. This ensures that when the target component is installed on the controlled device, the page element corresponding to the target component is displayed on the first control screen in the first style.

[0144] In some embodiments, when the first display page is an airflow control page, the air outlet panel of the specified model of the air conditioning unit switches from an uninstalled state to an installed state, thus defining the first display page as the first page. The first page is a page with an icon for fan speed adjustment and at least one of the following functions: ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind feel. The page elements are arranged according to a first layout method. For example, on the first page, ion purification, vertical airflow, horizontal airflow, gentle breeze, and wind feel can be displayed at the top or front, while other functions can be displayed by swiping the screen.

[0145] In some embodiments, replacing the current page of the first control screen with the second page includes deleting the page element corresponding to the target component from the current page. This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the page element corresponding to the target component is not displayed on the first control screen.

[0146] In some examples, the current page of the first control screen is replaced with the second page, including configuring the display style of the page elements corresponding to the target component on the current page to the second style. This ensures that when the controlled device does not have the target component installed, the page elements corresponding to the target component are displayed on the first control screen in the second style.

[0147] In some embodiments, when the first display page is an airflow control page, the air outlet panel of a specific model of the air conditioning unit switches from an installed state to an uninstalled state, and the first display page is determined to be the second page. The second page is a page that only has a fan speed adjustment function icon, and the page elements are arranged according to a second layout. For example, in the second page, the fan speed adjustment function is displayed in the center.

[0148] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, the controlled device of control panel 1 is indoor unit 1. The functions corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel include ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind sensing.

[0149] If indoor unit 1 is equipped with a 3D air outlet panel, add the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel to the current page, such as adding the icons for ion purification, up-and-down airflow, left-and-right airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions to the current page, so as to replace the current page of control panel 1 with the first page; or, configure the display style of the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel in the current page to the first style, such as configuring the display style of the icons for ion purification, up-and-down airflow, left-and-right airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions in the current page to the first style, so as to replace the current page of control panel 1 with the first page.

[0150] If indoor unit 1 does not have a 3D air outlet panel installed, delete the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel from the current page, such as deleting the icons for ion purification, up-and-down airflow, left-and-right airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions from the current page, so as to replace the current page of control panel 1 with the second page; or, configure the display style of the page elements corresponding to the 3D air outlet panel on the current page to the second style, such as configuring the display style of the icons for ion purification, up-and-down airflow, left-and-right airflow, gentle breeze, and wind sensing functions on the second page to the second style, so as to replace the current page of control panel 1 with the second page.

[0151] The air conditioning equipment control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure identifies whether the controlled equipment has the target component installed based on the installation information of the target component. In response to the controlled equipment having the target component installed, the current function of the first control screen is replaced with a first type of function; in response to the controlled equipment not having the target component installed, the current function of the first control screen is replaced with a second type of function. Therefore, by considering whether the controlled equipment has the target component installed, the function of the first control screen can be replaced, enabling personalized and automated updates of the control screen's functions and optimizing the user experience.

[0152] Furthermore, in response to the controlled device installing the target component, the current page of the first control screen is replaced with the first page; in response to the controlled device not installing the target component, the current page of the first control screen is replaced with the second page. Thus, by considering whether the controlled device has the target component installed, the page of the first control screen can be replaced accordingly, enabling personalized and automated updates of the control screen's display page and optimizing the user experience.

[0153] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the control method of the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0154] S301, Obtain the installation information of the target components of the controlled device on the first control panel.

[0155] S302, based on the installation information of the target component, configure at least one of the functions and pages of the first control screen.

[0156] For details regarding steps S301-S302, please refer to the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0157] S303, in response to a change in the installation information of the target component, at least one of the functions and pages of the first control screen is adjusted.

[0158] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the functions of the first control screen are adjusted, including the following possible implementation methods:

[0159] Method 1: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first control panel is replaced with a second type of function instead of a first type of function.

[0160] Method 2: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the first control screen is replaced from the second type of function to the first type of function.

[0161] It should be noted that the relevant content of the first type of function and the second type of function can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0162] Therefore, the first control screen can be functionally replaced when the target component switches between installed and uninstalled states.

[0163] Method 3: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the function corresponding to the target component is deleted from the functions of the first control panel, so as to replace the first control panel from the first type of function to the second type of function.

[0164] Therefore, when the target component switches from the installed state to the uninstalled state, the function corresponding to the target component can be deleted from the current function of the first control panel, ensuring that the first control panel does not have the function corresponding to the target component when the controlled device does not have the target component installed.

[0165] Method 4: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, add the function corresponding to the target component to the current function of the first control screen, so as to replace the first control screen from the second type of function to the first type of function.

[0166] Therefore, when the target component is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the function corresponding to the target component can be added to the current function of the first control screen, ensuring that the first control screen has the function corresponding to the target component when the controlled device has the target component installed.

[0167] Method 5: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the function corresponding to the target component is switched from an enabled state to a disabled state or a hidden state, so as to replace the first control panel from the first type of function to the second type of function.

[0168] Therefore, when the target component switches from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the corresponding function of the target component can be switched from an enabled state to a disabled state or a hidden state, ensuring that the function of the target component on the first control screen cannot be used when the controlled device does not have the target component installed.

[0169] Method 6: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, switch the corresponding function of the target component from a disabled or hidden state to an enabled state, so as to replace the first control screen from the second type of function to the first type of function.

[0170] Therefore, when the target component is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the corresponding function of the target component can be switched from a disabled or hidden state to an enabled state, which can ensure that the function of the target component on the first control screen can be used normally when the target component is installed on the controlled device.

[0171] In the embodiments of this disclosure, adjusting the current page of the control screen includes the following possible implementation methods:

[0172] Method 1: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first control screen switches from the first page to the second page.

[0173] Method 2: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, switch the first control screen from the second page to the first page.

[0174] It should be noted that the relevant content of the first page and the second page can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0175] Therefore, the display page on the control screen can be switched when the target component is switched between installed and uninstalled states.

[0176] Method 3: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, delete the page element corresponding to the target component from the current page of the first control screen, so as to switch the first control screen from the first page to the second page.

[0177] Therefore, when the target component switches from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the page element corresponding to the target component can be deleted from the display page of the first control screen, ensuring that the page element corresponding to the target component is not displayed on the control screen when the controlled device does not have the target component installed.

[0178] Method 4: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, add the page element corresponding to the target component to the display page of the control screen to switch the first control screen from the second page to the first page.

[0179] Therefore, when the target component is switched from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the page elements corresponding to the target component can be added to the display page of the control screen, ensuring that the page elements corresponding to the target component are displayed on the control screen when the controlled device has the target component installed.

[0180] Method 5: In response to the target component of the controlled device switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the display style of the page element corresponding to the target component is switched from the first style to the second style, so as to switch the first control screen from the first page to the second page.

[0181] Method 6: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, switch the display style of the page element corresponding to the target component from the second style to the first style, so as to switch the first control screen from the second page to the first page.

[0182] It should be noted that the relevant content of the first and second styles can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0183] Therefore, the display style of the page elements corresponding to the target component can be switched when the target component switches between an installed state and an uninstalled state.

[0184] The air conditioning equipment control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure adjusts at least one of the functions and pages of a first control screen in response to changes in the installation information of a target component. Therefore, when the installation information of the target component changes, the functions and / or pages of the first control screen can be adjusted to match the latest installation information of the target component. Since the installation information of the target component reflects user needs, the functions and / or pages of the first control screen can be matched with the latest user needs, enabling real-time updates of the functions and / or pages of the first control screen and optimizing the user experience.

[0185] In some embodiments, the air conditioning equipment includes at least two indoor units, and a first control panel is connected to the at least two indoor units to realize the control function of the indoor units.

[0186] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the control method of the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment includes the following steps.

[0187] S501, obtain the switching command for switching indoor units, wherein the switching command is triggered based on the operation of the first control panel.

[0188] S502, based on the switching command, switches the controlled device on the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit.

[0189] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit are different indoor units of an air conditioning system.

[0190] In one implementation, the first control panel is directly wired connected to the first indoor unit, and indirectly wired connected to the second indoor unit. This allows the controlled device on the first control panel to be switched from a directly wired indoor unit to an indirectly wired indoor unit. For example, continuing with... Figure 4 For example, a switching command triggered by control panel 1 can be obtained to switch the controlled device of control panel 1 from indoor unit 1 to indoor unit 2.

[0191] In one implementation, the first control panel is directly wired connected to the second indoor unit, and indirectly wired connected to the first indoor unit. This allows the controlled device on the first control panel to be switched from an indirectly wired indoor unit to a directly wired indoor unit. For example, continuing with... Figure 4For example, a switching command triggered by control panel 1 can be obtained to switch the controlled device of control panel 1 from indoor unit 2 to indoor unit 1.

[0192] In one implementation, the control panel is indirectly wired connected to both the first and second indoor units. This allows the controlled device on the control panel to be switched from one indirectly wired indoor unit to another. For example, continuing with... Figure 4 For example, a switching command triggered by control panel 1 can be obtained to switch the controlled device of control panel 1 from indoor unit 2 to indoor unit 3.

[0193] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the method of generating the switching command is not limited in many ways. For example, it can be triggered based on pressing, rotating, or touching operations on the first control screen.

[0194] In one implementation, obtaining a switching command for switching indoor units includes displaying a list of indoor units on a first control screen, obtaining a selection operation for the indoor units included in the list, and generating a switching command.

[0195] Based on a switching command, the controlled device on the first control panel is switched from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit. This includes determining the selected indoor unit based on the switching command, and switching the controlled device on the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the selected indoor unit if the selected indoor unit is different from the first indoor unit. Therefore, a list of indoor units can be displayed on the first control panel, and the controlled device on the first control panel can be switched from the first indoor unit to the selected indoor unit if the selected indoor unit is different from the first indoor unit.

[0196] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, an indoor unit list can be displayed on control panel 1, which includes indoor units 1 to 3. The selection operation of indoor unit 2 in the indoor unit list is obtained, and a switching instruction is generated. At this time, the selected indoor unit is indoor unit 2. If the controlled device of control panel 1 is indoor unit 1, the selected indoor unit is inconsistent with the first indoor unit, and the controlled device of control panel 1 is switched from indoor unit 1 to indoor unit 2.

[0197] In the embodiments of this disclosure, switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit includes at least one of the following operations:

[0198] Operation 1: Switch the display page of the first control panel from the control page of the first indoor unit to the control page of the second indoor unit.

[0199] In some embodiments, before switching the display page of the first control screen to the control page of the second indoor unit, the method further includes loading the control page of the second indoor unit.

[0200] In some embodiments, after switching the controlled device of the first control screen from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, the method further includes acquiring at least one of the following: environmental information of the target space attribute corresponding to the second indoor unit, operating information of the second indoor unit, and device information of the second indoor unit. This information is then used as target information to be displayed on the first control screen. Thus, after switching the controlled device of the first control screen, at least one of the environmental information, operating information, and device information associated with the second indoor unit can be displayed on the first control screen.

[0201] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, switching the controlled device of control panel 1 from indoor unit 1 to indoor unit 2 includes switching the display page of control panel 1 from the control page of indoor unit 1 to the control page of indoor unit 2.

[0202] After switching the display page of the control panel 1 from the control page of the indoor unit 1 to the control page of the indoor unit 2, at least one of the following information can be displayed on the control panel 1: environmental information of space B, operating information of the indoor unit 2, and equipment information of the indoor unit 2.

[0203] Operation 2: Disable or hide the control function of the first indoor unit on the first control panel, and activate the control function of the second indoor unit.

[0204] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, the controlled device of the control panel 1 is switched from indoor unit 1 to indoor unit 2, including disabling or hiding the control function of indoor unit 1 and activating the control function of indoor unit 2.

[0205] Understandably, the control panel has the function of controlling the indoor unit, and does not impose too many restrictions on the control function of the indoor unit, such as controlling the set temperature, fan speed, operating mode (such as cooling, heating, dehumidification), opening or closing, and air swing mode of the indoor unit.

[0206] In some embodiments, controlling the first control panel to activate the control functions of the second indoor unit includes, when the first control panel and the second indoor unit are directly wired connected, controlling the first control panel to activate a first type of control function of the second indoor unit; and when the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected, controlling the first control panel to activate a second type of control function of the second indoor unit. Therefore, the connection method between the first control panel and the second indoor unit can be taken into account when switching functions on the first control panel, improving the flexibility of function switching.

[0207] In some embodiments, the first type of control functions includes S control functions, and the second type of control functions includes T control functions, where S and T are integers greater than or equal to 1. Optionally, the S control functions include at least the T control functions; alternatively, S is greater than T, and the S control functions and the T control functions partially overlap. Therefore, when the first control panel is directly wired connected to the second indoor unit, the first control panel activates more control functions of the second indoor unit; when the first control panel is indirectly wired connected to the second indoor unit, the first control panel activates fewer control functions of the second indoor unit.

[0208] It should be noted that there are no excessive restrictions on either the first or second type of control functions. For example, compared to the first type of control functions, the second type of control functions lacks settings, centralized control, scene functions, and button control functions.

[0209] The air conditioning equipment control method provided in the embodiments of this disclosure obtains a switching command for switching indoor units. The switching command is triggered by a first operation on a first control panel. Based on the switching command, the controlled device on the first control panel is switched from a first indoor unit to a second indoor unit. Therefore, by simply switching the indoor units on the control panel, multiple indoor units can be controlled through a single control panel, simplifying user operation and optimizing the user experience.

[0210] Based on any of the above embodiments, after switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, it further includes controlling the first control panel to activate the centralized control function of at least two indoor units when the first control panel and the second indoor unit are directly wired connected, so as to ensure that the centralized control function can be used normally.

[0211] When the first control panel and the second indoor unit are connected by a wire, the control panel can disable or hide the centralized control function of at least two indoor units, meaning the centralized control function cannot be used.

[0212] For example, continue with Figure 4 For example, after switching the controlled device of control panel 1 from indoor unit 1 to indoor unit 2, control panel 1 can disable or hide the centralized control function of indoor units 1 to 3.

[0213] After switching the controlled device from indoor unit 2 to indoor unit 1 on the control panel 1, the control panel 1 can be controlled to activate the centralized control function of indoor units 1 to 3.

[0214] Based on any of the above embodiments, before switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, the method further includes determining that the second indoor unit is not in an upgrade state. Therefore, by determining that the second indoor unit is not in an upgrade state before switching the controlled device of the first control panel to the second indoor unit, the situation where the second indoor unit might not function properly due to an upgrade, and the controlled device of the first control panel is still switched to the second indoor unit, is avoided, thus optimizing the user experience.

[0215] It should be noted that there are no major restrictions on the upgrade methods for indoor units, such as OTA (Over-The-Air) upgrades.

[0216] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also proposes a control panel configured to implement the control method for the air conditioning equipment provided in this disclosure.

[0217] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also proposes an air conditioning device, including the control panel provided in this disclosure.

[0218] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also proposes an application configured to execute the control method for the air conditioning equipment provided in this disclosure.

[0219] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device for an air conditioning unit according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0220] Reference Figure 6 The control device 100 of the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment includes: a first acquisition module 110, a determination module 120 and a switching module 130.

[0221] The first acquisition module 110 is used to acquire the installation information of the target components of the controlled device of the first control panel, wherein the controlled device of the first control panel is one of the indoor units;

[0222] The determining module 120 is used to determine the first display page and the first function based on the installation information of the target component;

[0223] The first switching module 130 is used to replace the current page and current function of the first control screen with the first display page and first function.

[0224] In some embodiments, the determining module 120 is further configured to:

[0225] In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the first displayed page is determined to be the first page;

[0226] In response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first display page is determined to be the second page.

[0227] In some embodiments, at least one of the following objects—the arrangement of page elements and at least some page elements—is different between the first page and the second page.

[0228] In some embodiments, the first page includes N page elements, and the second page includes M page elements, where N and M are integers greater than or equal to 1;

[0229] The N page elements include at least the M page elements; or...

[0230] The N is greater than the M, and the N page elements partially overlap with the M page elements.

[0231] In some embodiments, when the first display page is an airflow control page, the determining module 120 is further configured to: in response to the air outlet panel of the set model of the air conditioning equipment switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, determine that the first display page is a first page, wherein the first page has a wind speed adjustment function icon and at least one function icon among ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind feeling, and the page elements are arranged according to a first arrangement method.

[0232] In some embodiments, the determining module 120 is further configured to: in response to the air outlet panel of the specified model switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, determine that the first display page is a second page, wherein the second page is a page that only has a wind speed adjustment function icon and the page elements are arranged in a second layout manner.

[0233] In some embodiments, the determining module 120 is further configured to: determine the first function as a first type of function in response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state; and determine the first function as a second type of function in response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state.

[0234] In some embodiments, the first type of function includes a Q-item control function, and the second type of function includes a P-item control function, wherein Q and P are integers greater than or equal to 1; the Q-item control function includes at least the P-item control function; or, Q is greater than P, and the Q-item control function and the P-item control function partially overlap.

[0235] In some embodiments, when the first function is an airflow control function, the determining module 602 is further configured to: in response to the air outlet panel of the set model of the air conditioning equipment switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, determine that the first function is a first type of function including wind speed adjustment function and including at least one of ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind feeling.

[0236] In some embodiments, the determining module 120 is further configured to: in response to the air outlet panel of the specified model switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, determine that the first function is a second type of function that only includes the wind speed adjustment function.

[0237] In some embodiments, the air conditioning equipment includes at least two indoor units, and the first control panel is connected to the at least two indoor units to realize the control function of the indoor units;

[0238] like Figure 6 The control device 100 of the air conditioning equipment shown also includes: a second acquisition module 140 and a second switching module 150.

[0239] The second acquisition module 140 is used to acquire a switching instruction for switching indoor units, wherein the switching instruction is triggered based on a first operation of the first control panel;

[0240] The second switching module 150 is used to switch the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit based on the switching command.

[0241] In some embodiments, the first control panel is directly wired to the first indoor unit, and indirectly wired to the second indoor unit.

[0242] In some embodiments, the at least two indoor units are directly wired connected, while the first control panel and the first indoor unit are indirectly wired connected via a connection cable between the first and second indoor units; or...

[0243] The outdoor unit of the air conditioning equipment is directly wired to the at least two indoor units, and the first control panel and the first indoor unit are indirectly wired connected through the connection lines between the first indoor unit, the second indoor unit and the outdoor unit, respectively.

[0244] In some embodiments, the second switching module 150 is further configured to perform at least one of the following operations: control the display page of the first control screen to switch from the control page of the first indoor unit to the control page of the second indoor unit; control the first control screen to disable or hide the control function of the first indoor unit and activate the control function of the second indoor unit.

[0245] In some embodiments, the second acquisition module 140 is further configured to: acquire at least one of the following: environmental information of the target space attribute corresponding to the second indoor unit, operating information of the second indoor unit, and device information of the second indoor unit, as target information to be displayed on the first control screen; and display the target information on the first control screen.

[0246] In some embodiments, the second switching module 150 is further configured to: control the first control screen to activate the first type of control function of the second indoor unit when the first control screen and the second indoor unit are directly wired connected; and control the first control screen to activate the second type of control function of the second indoor unit when the first control screen and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected.

[0247] In some embodiments, the first type of control function includes S control functions, and the second type of control function includes T control functions, where S and T are integers greater than or equal to 1; the S control functions include at least the T control functions; or, S is greater than T, and the S control functions and the T control functions partially overlap.

[0248] In some embodiments, the second switching module 150 is further configured to: when the first control panel and the second indoor unit are directly wired connected, control the first control panel to activate the centralized control function of the at least two indoor units; when the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected, control the first control panel to disable or hide the centralized control function of the at least two indoor units.

[0249] In some embodiments, the second acquisition module 140 is further configured to: display an indoor unit list on the first control screen; acquire the selection operation of the indoor units included in the indoor unit list, and generate the switching instruction;

[0250] In some embodiments, the second switching module 150 is further configured to: determine the selected indoor unit based on the switching instruction; and, if the selected indoor unit is inconsistent with the first indoor unit, switch the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the selected indoor unit.

[0251] In some embodiments, the second switching module 150 is further configured to: determine that the second indoor unit is not in an upgrade state.

[0252] In this disclosure, the installation information of the target components of the controlled device can be taken into account to replace the functions and display pages of the control screen, making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with the installation information of the target components. The installation information of the target components reflects user needs, thus making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with user needs. This enables personalized and automated configuration and display of the functions and pages of the control screen, optimizing the user experience. Furthermore, a switching command for switching indoor units is obtained, wherein the switching command is triggered based on a first operation of the first control screen. Based on the switching command, the controlled device of the first control screen is switched from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit. Therefore, by simply switching the indoor units on the control screen, multiple indoor units can be controlled through one control screen, simplifying user operation and optimizing the user experience.

[0253] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0254] like Figure 7 As shown, the above-mentioned electronic device 200 includes:

[0255] The system includes a memory 210 and a processor 220, and a bus 230 connecting different components (including the memory 210 and the processor 220). The memory 210 stores a computer program, and when the processor 220 executes the program, it implements the control method of the air conditioning equipment described in this embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0256] Bus 230 represents one or more of several bus architectures, including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, a graphics acceleration port, a processor, or a local bus using any of the various bus architectures. Examples of these architectures include, but are not limited to, the Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, the Micro Channel Architecture (MAC) bus, the Enhanced ISA bus, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local bus, and the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus.

[0257] Electronic device 200 typically includes a variety of electronic device readable media. These media can be any available media that can be accessed by electronic device 200, including volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media.

[0258] Memory 210 may also include computer system readable media in the form of volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) 240 and / or cache memory 250. Electronic device 200 may further include other removable / non-removable, volatile / non-volatile computer system storage media. By way of example only, storage system 260 may be used to read and write non-removable, non-volatile magnetic media (… Figure 7Not shown; usually referred to as a "hard drive"). Although Figure 7 Not shown, a disk drive for reading and writing to a removable non-volatile disk (e.g., a "floppy disk") and an optical disk drive for reading and writing to a removable non-volatile optical disk (e.g., a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other optical media) may be provided. In these cases, each drive may be connected to bus 230 via one or more data media interfaces. Memory 210 may include at least one program product having a set (e.g., at least one) of program modules configured to perform the functions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0259] A program / utility 280 having a set (at least one) of program modules 270 may be stored, for example, in memory 210. Such program modules 270 include—but are not limited to—an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, and program data. Each or some combination of these examples may include an implementation of a network environment. Program modules 270 typically perform the functions and / or methods described in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0260] Electronic device 200 can also communicate with one or more external devices 290 (e.g., keyboard, pointing device, display 291, etc.), and with one or more devices that enable a user to interact with the electronic device 200, and / or with any device that enables the electronic device 200 to communicate with one or more other computing devices (e.g., network card, modem, etc.). This communication can be performed via input / output (I / O) interface 292. Furthermore, electronic device 200 can also communicate with one or more networks (e.g., local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and / or public networks, such as the Internet) via network adapter 293. Figure 7 As shown, network adapter 293 communicates with other modules of electronic device 200 via bus 230. It should be understood that, although not shown in the figure, other hardware and / or software modules can be used in conjunction with electronic device 200, including but not limited to: microcode, device drivers, redundant processing units, external disk drive arrays, RAID systems, tape drives, and data backup storage systems.

[0261] The processor 220 performs various functional applications and data processing by running programs stored in the memory 210.

[0262] It should be noted that the implementation process and technical principles of the electronic device in this embodiment are explained in the foregoing description of the control method of the air conditioning device in the present disclosure embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0263] The electronic device provided in this disclosure can execute the control method for air conditioning equipment as described above. It can consider the installation information of the target components of the controlled equipment and replace the functions and display pages of the control screen, making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with the installation information of the target components. The installation information of the target components can reflect user needs, thus making the functions and display pages of the control screen more compatible with user needs. This enables personalized and automated configuration and display of the functions and display pages of the control screen, optimizing the user experience. Furthermore, a switching instruction for switching indoor units is obtained, wherein the switching instruction is triggered based on a first operation of the first control screen. Based on the switching instruction, the controlled equipment of the first control screen is switched from a first indoor unit to a second indoor unit. Therefore, by simply switching the indoor units on the control screen, multiple indoor units can be controlled through one control screen, simplifying user operation and optimizing the user experience.

[0264] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method for the air conditioning equipment provided in this disclosure.

[0265] Alternatively, the computer-readable storage medium may be ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0266] To implement the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, characterized in that, when the computer program is executed by the processor of an electronic device, it implements the control method of the air conditioning equipment as described above.

[0267] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0268] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioning device, characterized in that, The air conditioning equipment includes: at least one indoor unit and a first control panel, wherein the first control panel is connected to the at least one indoor unit to realize the control function of the indoor unit; The method includes: Obtain the installation information of the target components of the controlled device of the first control panel, wherein the controlled device of the first control panel is one of the indoor units; The first display page and the first function are determined based on the installation information of the target component; Replace the current page and current function of the first control screen with the first display page and the first function; The step of determining the first display page based on the installation information of the target component includes: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the first displayed page is determined to be the first page; In response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first display page is determined to be the second page.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first page differs from the second page in at least one of the following: the arrangement of page elements, or at least some of the page elements.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first page includes N page elements, and the second page includes M page elements, where N and M are integers greater than or equal to 1; The N page elements include at least the M page elements; or, The N is greater than the M, and the N page elements partially overlap with the M page elements.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first display page is an airflow control page, the step of determining the first display page as the first page in response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state includes: In response to the air outlet panel of the set model of the air conditioning equipment switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the first display page is determined to be the first page. The first page is a page with a fan speed adjustment function icon and at least one function icon among ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind feeling, and the page elements are arranged according to the first layout method.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of determining the first displayed page as the second page in response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state includes: In response to the air outlet panel of the specified model switching from the installed state to the uninstalled state, the first display page is determined to be the second page, which is a page with only the fan speed adjustment function icon and the page elements are arranged according to the second layout method.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Determining the first function based on the installation information of the target component includes: In response to the target component switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, the first function is determined to be a first type of function; In response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, the first function is determined to be a second type of function.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first type of function includes Q-item control function, and the second type of function includes P-item control function, where Q and P are integers greater than or equal to 1; The Q-item control function includes at least the P-item control function; or... The Q is greater than the P, and the Q-item control function and the P-item control function partially overlap.

8. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the first function is an airflow control function, the step of determining the first function as a first-class function in response to the target component switching from an ininstalled state to an installed state includes: In response to the air outlet panel of the set model of the air conditioning equipment switching from an uninstalled state to an installed state, it is determined that the first function is a first type of function that includes wind speed adjustment function and at least one of the following functions: ion purification, up and down air sweeping, left and right air sweeping, soft wind, and wind feeling.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The response to the target component switching from an installed state to an uninstalled state, determining the first function as a second type of function, includes: In response to the air outlet panel of the specified model switching from the installed state to the uninstalled state, it is determined that the first function is a second type of function that only includes the wind speed adjustment function.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The air conditioning equipment includes at least two indoor units, and the first control panel is connected to the at least two indoor units to realize the control function of the indoor units; The method further includes: Obtain a switching command to switch indoor units, wherein the switching command is triggered based on a first operation of the first control panel; Based on the switching command, the controlled device of the first control panel is switched from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first control panel is directly wired to the first indoor unit, and indirectly wired to the second indoor unit.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The at least two indoor units are directly wired connected, and the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected through a connecting cable between the first and second indoor units; or... The outdoor unit of the air conditioning equipment is directly wired to the at least two indoor units, and the first control panel and the second indoor unit are indirectly wired connected through the connection lines between the first indoor unit, the second indoor unit and the outdoor unit, respectively.

13. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, Switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit includes at least one of the following operations: The display page of the first control panel is switched from the control page of the first indoor unit to the control page of the second indoor unit; The first control panel can be used to disable or hide the control functions of the first indoor unit and activate the control functions of the second indoor unit.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, After switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, the method further includes: At least one of the following information is obtained: environmental information of the target space attribute corresponding to the second indoor unit, operating information of the second indoor unit, and device information of the second indoor unit, as the target information to be displayed on the first control screen; The target information is displayed on the first control screen.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, Controlling the first control panel to activate the control function of the second indoor unit includes: When the first control panel is directly wired to the second indoor unit, the first control panel is controlled to activate the first type of control function of the second indoor unit; When the first control panel is indirectly connected to the second indoor unit via a wired connection, the first control panel is controlled to activate the second type of control function of the second indoor unit.

16. The method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first type of control function includes S control functions, and the second type of control function includes T control functions, where S and T are integers greater than or equal to 1. The S-item control function includes at least the T-item control function; or... S is greater than T, and the S-item control function and the T-item control function partially overlap.

17. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, After switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, the method further includes: When the first control panel and the second indoor unit are directly wired together, the first control panel is controlled to activate the centralized control function of the at least two indoor units. When the first control panel is indirectly connected to the second indoor unit via a wired connection, the first control panel can be controlled to disable or hide the centralized control function of the at least two indoor units.

18. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the switching command for switching indoor units includes: Display a list of indoor units on the first control screen; Obtain the selection operation of the indoor units included in the indoor unit list, and generate the switching instruction; The step of switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit based on the switching command includes: Based on the switching command, the selected indoor unit is determined; If the selected indoor unit is different from the first indoor unit, the controlled device of the first control panel will be switched from the first indoor unit to the selected indoor unit.

19. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, Before switching the controlled device of the first control panel from the first indoor unit to the second indoor unit, the method further includes: It was determined that the second indoor unit was not in an upgrade state.

20. A control panel, characterized in that, The control panel is configured to implement the method of any one of claims 1-19.

21. An air conditioning device, characterized in that, The air conditioning equipment includes the control panel as described in claim 20.

22. A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor of the electronic device, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-19.

23. A computer-readable storage medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the program instructions implement the steps of the method described in any one of claims 1-19.

24. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured as follows: The steps for implementing the method according to any one of claims 1-19.

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