Water treatment equipment control methods, control devices, media and water treatment equipment

By monitoring ambient temperature and automatically starting and stopping the cooling function of the water treatment equipment, combined with a start-stop time control strategy, the problem of users frequently having to manually control the cooling switch is solved, achieving energy saving and optimizing the user experience.

CN119774686BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05FOSHAN MIDEA CHUNGHO WATER PURIFICATION MFG +1
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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FOSHAN MIDEA CHUNGHO WATER PURIFICATION MFG
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Users need to frequently manually control the cooling switch of the water treatment equipment to reduce energy consumption, which affects the user experience.

Method used

By monitoring the ambient temperature, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is automatically started and stopped. Combined with the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time, the start-stop of the cooling function is controlled based on the temperature dimension to save energy and optimize the user experience.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic start and stop of cooling when the temperature is high, avoiding frequent manual operation, saving equipment energy consumption and improving user experience, and preventing equipment damage caused by frequent start and stop due to temperature fluctuations.

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Abstract

This application discloses a control method, control device, medium, and water treatment equipment for a water treatment device. The method includes: monitoring the ambient temperature; activating the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature; obtaining the current equipment time while the automatic cooling start-stop function is active, determining a start-stop time control strategy for the automatic cooling start-stop function, and using the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time to control the start-stop function of the water treatment equipment; and deactivating the cooling function and the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function deactivation temperature. The function deactivation temperature is lower than the function activation temperature. This method solves the technical problem that users need to frequently manually control the cooling switch of the water treatment equipment to reduce energy consumption, thus affecting the user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water treatment equipment technology, and in particular to a control method, control device, medium and water treatment equipment for water treatment equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the gradual improvement of living standards, the public's demand for chilled water supply has also gradually increased. For water treatment equipment with cooling functions, the chilled water supply has obvious seasonality and significant differences throughout the day, requiring users to frequently manually control the cooling on / off switch of the water treatment equipment in order to reduce energy consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a control method, control device, medium, and water treatment equipment, which can solve the technical problem that users need to frequently manually control the cooling switch of the water treatment equipment in order to reduce the energy consumption of the water treatment equipment, thereby affecting the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a water treatment device, the method comprising:

[0005] Monitor the ambient temperature; when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature, activate the automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment.

[0006] When the automatic cooling start-stop function is enabled, the current equipment time is obtained, the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic cooling start-stop function is determined, and the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time are used to control the start-stop function of the water treatment equipment.

[0007] When the ambient temperature is determined to be less than or equal to the function shutdown temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment are turned off, and the function shutdown temperature is less than the function activation temperature.

[0008] Optionally, determining the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of cooling includes:

[0009] Obtain the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function;

[0010] The function activation time for the cooling function is determined based on the activation time configuration information, and the function deactivation time for the cooling function is determined based on the deactivation time configuration information.

[0011] Using the function activation time and the function deactivation time, determine the function activation period and function deactivation period for the cooling function;

[0012] Using the function's on-time period and off-time period, a start-stop time control strategy is generated for the automatic start-stop function of the cooling system.

[0013] Optionally, the step of controlling the start-stop function of the water treatment equipment using the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time includes:

[0014] The function activation time period and function deactivation time period are determined based on the aforementioned start / stop time control strategy;

[0015] When the current device time is within the function activation period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be activated.

[0016] When the current device time is within the function shutdown period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be turned off.

[0017] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0018] Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start temperature and historical function stop temperature for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information;

[0019] The function activation temperature is determined based on the historical function activation temperature, and the function deactivation temperature is determined based on the historical function deactivation temperature.

[0020] Optionally, obtaining the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function includes:

[0021] Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start time and historical function stop time for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information;

[0022] The on-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function on-time, and the off-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function off-time.

[0023] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0024] Obtain the cooling function control configuration information for the target user, and set the function on-temperature and function off-temperature of the water treatment equipment based on the cooling function control configuration information;

[0025] Based on the cooling function control configuration information, the start-stop time control strategy corresponding to the water treatment equipment is set.

[0026] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0027] Determine the target user group and obtain the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user in the target user group;

[0028] Targeted cooling function control configuration information for the target user group is generated using the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user.

[0029] Based on the target cooling function control configuration information, set the corresponding function start temperature and function stop temperature of the water treatment equipment;

[0030] Based on the target cooling function control configuration information, the start-stop time control strategy corresponding to the water treatment equipment is set.

[0031] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a control device for a water treatment equipment, the device comprising:

[0032] processor; and,

[0033] A memory storing a computer program that, when executed by the processor, implements the control method of the water treatment equipment described in any one of the above descriptions.

[0034] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a water treatment device, including the control device of the water treatment device described above.

[0035] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium that stores one or more programs, which, when executed by a processor, implement the method described in any one of the above-described methods.

[0036] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided in this application embodiment include at least the following: When the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature, the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment is activated, so that the automatic cooling start-stop function can be automatically activated when the ambient temperature is high, thereby avoiding the need for users to frequently turn the cooling function on and off throughout the day when the temperature is high. When the automatic cooling start-stop function is activated, the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time are used to control the start-stop of the cooling function, thereby controlling the start-stop of the cooling function in both temperature and time dimensions to save equipment energy consumption and optimize the user experience; When the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function deactivation temperature, the cooling function and the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment are deactivated, so that the cooling function and the automatic cooling start-stop function can be automatically deactivated when the ambient temperature is low, thereby flexibly controlling the activation or deactivation of the cooling function of the water treatment equipment based on the temperature dimension. Furthermore, since the user's cold water supply demand is more affected by temperature factors than by time factors, in this embodiment, the temperature dimension prioritizes the control of the water treatment equipment's cooling function on and off over the time dimension. This effectively integrates the time and temperature dimensions for controlling the start and stop of the water treatment equipment's cooling function, thereby saving equipment energy consumption while optimizing the user experience. In addition, to avoid frequently turning the cooling function and automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment on and off, the control function's off temperature is lower than the function's on temperature. This prevents the cooling function and automatic cooling start-stop function from frequently turning on and off due to short-term temperature fluctuations after they are turned on, thus avoiding equipment damage to the water treatment equipment. This solves the technical problem that users need to frequently manually control the cooling switch of the water treatment equipment to reduce energy consumption, which affects the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart illustrating a control method for a water treatment device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a start / stop time control strategy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interface of the software used to control the water treatment equipment in a terminal paired with the water treatment equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 4 This application provides a schematic flowchart for a start-stop control process.

[0042] Figure 5 This application provides a schematic flowchart for a start-stop control process.

[0043] Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram of a process for determining start-up time configuration information and stop-down time configuration information in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Figure 7 This application provides a schematic diagram of a process for setting control parameters of a water treatment device for a target user, as provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0045] Figure 8 This application provides a schematic diagram of a process for setting control parameters of water treatment equipment for a target user group.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a water treatment equipment provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the features and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] Currently, public demand for chilled water exhibits a significant seasonal pattern, with demand increasing dramatically in summer and decreasing in winter. Furthermore, the difference in chilled water demand between day and night is also quite pronounced, with high demand during the day and low demand at night. Water treatment equipment with cooling functions in related technologies allows users to manually adjust the cooling level based on their individual needs. However, this manual operation is inconvenient. If users wish to save energy, they need to manually turn off the cooling switch at night and turn it back on in the morning. Conversely, if users do not turn off the cooling switch at night, the lower demand for chilled water at night leads to unnecessary energy waste, resulting in economic losses for the user.

[0050] To address the existing technical problems, this application provides a control method for a water treatment device. The method includes: monitoring the ambient temperature; activating the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment device when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature; obtaining the current device time while the automatic cooling start-stop function is active, determining a start-stop time control strategy for the automatic cooling start-stop function, and using the start-stop time control strategy and the current device time to control the start-stop operation of the cooling function of the water treatment device; and deactivating the cooling function and the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment device when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function deactivation temperature, wherein the function deactivation temperature is less than the function activation temperature.

[0051] The embodiments provided in this application activate the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function's activation temperature. This allows the automatic cooling start-stop function to be activated automatically when the ambient temperature is high, avoiding the need for users to frequently turn the cooling function on and off throughout the day. When the automatic cooling start-stop function is active, the start-stop time control strategy and the current device time are used to control the cooling function's start-stop operation, thereby controlling the cooling function's start-stop operation in both temperature and time dimensions to save equipment energy and optimize the user experience. When the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function's shutdown temperature, the cooling function and the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment are deactivated, allowing it to automatically shut down when the ambient temperature is low. The system includes a cooling function and an automatic cooling start / stop function, allowing for flexible control of the cooling function's on / off state based on temperature. Since the user's cold water supply demand is more influenced by temperature than time, this embodiment prioritizes temperature-based control over the cooling function's on / off state compared to time-based control. This effectively integrates both time and temperature dimensions for cooling function control, saving energy while optimizing the user experience. It also solves the technical problem of users frequently needing to manually control the cooling function to reduce energy consumption, thus impacting the user experience.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a water treatment device provided in an embodiment of this application. The entity executing the control method for the water treatment device can be the water treatment device itself, or it can be a controller within the water treatment device. Here, the water treatment device includes, but is not limited to, water dispensers and water purifiers with cooling functions. Figure 1 As shown, the control method based on the water treatment equipment includes:

[0053] S102: Monitor ambient temperature.

[0054] In this system, after the water treatment equipment is turned on, the ambient temperature corresponding to the water treatment equipment can be monitored using the temperature sensor within the equipment to obtain a first monitored temperature, which can then be used as the ambient temperature. Alternatively, the target location of the water treatment equipment can be determined using the positioning module within the equipment, and then a second monitored temperature corresponding to that target location can be queried using the communication module; this second monitored temperature can then be used as the ambient temperature.

[0055] To avoid significant differences between the local ambient temperature and the external ambient temperature due to the specific local environment (such as an air-conditioned room or sauna), which could affect the control of the cooling function of the water treatment equipment, when the water treatment equipment monitors a first and a second temperature, the larger or smaller temperature can be selected as the ambient temperature. This reduces the impact of relying solely on the local ambient temperature or solely on the external ambient temperature on the control of the cooling function's on / off state.

[0056] S104: When the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature, activate the automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment.

[0057] The function activation temperature can be the trigger temperature used to activate the cooling function in the water treatment equipment, and it is manually preset by the user. For example, in a terminal paired with the water treatment equipment, the user can manually set the function activation temperature in the software used to control the water treatment equipment. Of course, the function activation temperature can also be automatically generated based on the user's daily habits, such as using the ambient temperature at which the user usually activates the cooling function of the water treatment equipment as the function activation temperature.

[0058] When the ambient temperature is determined to be greater than or equal to the function's activation temperature, it indicates a high ambient temperature and a user's need for chilled water supply. Therefore, the automatic cooling start-stop function can be activated. This function controls the on / off operation of the cooling function in the water treatment equipment over time. For example, when the automatic cooling start-stop function is activated, the cooling function is controlled to be on during the first time period and off during the second time period. When the cooling function is on, the cooling module in the water treatment equipment operates to provide chilled water to the user promptly; when the cooling function is off, the cooling module stops operating.

[0059] S106: When the automatic start-stop function for cooling is enabled, obtain the current equipment time, determine the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function for cooling, and use the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time to perform start-stop control processing on the cooling function of the water treatment equipment.

[0060] As is easily understood, when the automatic start-stop function for cooling is activated, the automatic start-stop function is in the active state. Since the automatic start-stop function for cooling is used to control the on / off state of the cooling function in the water treatment equipment in the time dimension, the current equipment time corresponding to the water treatment equipment can be obtained, and the start / stop time control strategy corresponding to the automatic start-stop function for cooling can be determined. Then, the start / stop time control strategy and the current equipment time are used to perform start / stop control processing of the cooling function in the time dimension.

[0061] For example, when the automatic start / stop function for cooling is enabled, and the start / stop time control strategy is to enable the cooling function from 7:00 to 21:00 and disable the cooling function from 21:00 to 7:00, the system controls the cooling function to be enabled or disabled based on the time period the current device time falls into. For instance, if the current device time falls between 7:00 and 21:00, the cooling function is enabled; if the current device time falls between 21:00 and 7:00, the cooling function is disabled.

[0062] S108: When the ambient temperature is determined to be less than or equal to the function shutdown temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment shall be turned off, and the function shutdown temperature shall be less than the function start temperature.

[0063] Specifically, when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function shutdown temperature, it indicates that the ambient temperature is moderate or low, and the user's demand for chilled water is relatively small. Therefore, the cooling function and automatic start-stop function of the water treatment equipment can be turned off at this time, thereby saving energy consumption. To avoid frequently turning the cooling function and automatic start-stop function of the water treatment equipment on and off, the function shutdown temperature is controlled to be lower than the function activation temperature. This prevents the cooling function and automatic start-stop function from frequently turning on and off due to short-term temperature fluctuations, thus avoiding damage to the water treatment equipment.

[0064] The embodiments provided in this application activate the automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function's activation temperature. This allows the automatic cooling start-stop function to be activated automatically when the ambient temperature is high, avoiding the need for users to frequently turn the cooling function on and off throughout the day. When the automatic cooling start-stop function is activated, the start-stop time control strategy and the current device time are used to control the cooling function's start-stop operation, thereby controlling the cooling function's start-stop operation in both temperature and time dimensions to save equipment energy and optimize the user experience. When the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function's deactivation temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start-stop function of the water treatment equipment are deactivated, allowing the cooling function and automatic cooling start-stop function to be automatically deactivated when the ambient temperature is low. This provides flexible control of the water treatment equipment's cooling function's activation or deactivation based on temperature, and also addresses the user's cooling needs. Water supply demand is more affected by temperature than by time. Therefore, in this embodiment, the temperature dimension prioritizes the control of the cooling function of the water treatment equipment over the time dimension. This effectively integrates the time and temperature dimensions for controlling the cooling function, saving energy and optimizing the user experience. Furthermore, to avoid frequent switching on and off of the cooling function and automatic start-stop function, the control temperature for shutting off the function is lower than the function's activation temperature. This prevents the cooling function and automatic start-stop function from frequently switching on and off due to short-term temperature fluctuations, thus avoiding damage to the water treatment equipment. This solves the technical problem of users needing to frequently manually control the cooling switch of the water treatment equipment to reduce energy consumption, which negatively impacts the user experience.

[0065] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining start / stop time control, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 As shown, S106 defines the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of cooling, including:

[0066] S202: Obtain the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function.

[0067] The on-time configuration information includes the on-time for the cooling function, and the off-time configuration information includes the off-time for the cooling function. The on-time configuration information can be manually preset by the user. For example, in a terminal paired with the water treatment equipment, the user can manually set the on-time in the software used to control the water treatment equipment. Alternatively, the on-time can be automatically generated based on the user's daily habits, such as using the user's preferred on-time for the cooling function of the water treatment equipment.

[0068] Similarly, the shutdown time configuration information can be manually preset by the user. For example, in a terminal paired with a water treatment device, the user can manually set the function shutdown time in the software used to control the water treatment device. Of course, the function shutdown time can also be automatically generated based on the user's daily habits, such as using the user's usual shutdown time for the cooling function of the water treatment device as the function shutdown time.

[0069] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interface of the software used to control the water treatment equipment in a terminal paired with the water treatment equipment provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The interface includes a sub-interface for temperature settings and a sub-interface for time settings. Within the temperature settings sub-interface... Figure 3 The start-up temperature setting is used to set the operating temperature of the water treatment equipment. Figure 3 The opening temperature is T1. Figure 3 The shut-off temperature setting is used to set the functional shut-off temperature of the water treatment equipment. Figure 3 The off temperature is set to T2; in the sub-interface corresponding to the time setting. Figure 3 The start time is used to set the start time of the water treatment equipment. Figure 3 The opening time is t1. Figure 3 The shutdown time is used to set the shutdown time of the water treatment equipment. Figure 3 The closing time is t2.

[0070] S204: Determine the function activation time for the cooling function based on the activation time configuration information, and determine the function deactivation time for the cooling function based on the deactivation time configuration information.

[0071] Specifically, after determining the start-up time configuration information, the start-up time for the cooling function is obtained from the start-up time configuration information; after determining the shutdown time configuration information, the shutdown time for the cooling function is obtained from the shutdown time configuration information.

[0072] For example, the function's start time can be t1, and the function's stop time can be t2. When both the function's start and stop times are expressed in 24-hour format, t2 is greater than t1. For instance, the function's start time can be 7:00, and the function's stop time can be 21:00. Of course, the function's start and stop times can also be other times; there are no restrictions here.

[0073] S206: Determine the function activation time and function deactivation time for the cooling function using the function activation time and function deactivation time.

[0074] Specifically, after determining the function's start time and end time, the function start time and the time period after the function start time but before the next function end time are defined as the function start time; similarly, the function end time and the time period after the function end time but before the next function start time are defined as the function end time.

[0075] For example, if the function is enabled at 7:00 and disabled at 21:00, the function's enabled period is from 7:00 onwards and before 21:00; the function's disabled period is from 21:00 onwards and before 7:00.

[0076] S208: Generate a start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of cooling by utilizing the function's on-time period and off-time period.

[0077] Specifically, after determining the function's on-time and off-time periods, a start-stop time control strategy for the automatic cooling start-stop function is generated using these time periods. This strategy ensures that when the automatic cooling start-stop function is on, the cooling function is controlled to be on when the current device time falls within the function's on-time period, and the cooling function is controlled to be off when the current device time falls within the function's off-time period.

[0078] In the embodiments provided in this application, the on-time and off-time configuration information of the cooling function are used to determine the on-time and off-time of the cooling function. Then, the on-time and off-time are used to determine the on-time and off-time periods of the cooling function. Finally, the on-time and off-time periods are used to generate a start-stop time control strategy, thereby realizing the automatic generation of start-stop time control strategy based on the on-time and off-time configuration information, thus improving the control efficiency of water treatment equipment.

[0079] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a start-stop control process provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 As shown, S106 utilizes the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time to perform start-stop control processing on the cooling function of the water treatment equipment, including:

[0080] S402: Determine the function start time period and function stop time period based on the start-stop time control strategy.

[0081] Specifically, after determining the start-stop time control strategy, the function start-up time period and function stop-down time period are obtained from the start-stop time control strategy to determine the time period in which the current equipment time falls. When the current equipment time falls into the function start-up time period, it indicates that the cooling function of the water treatment equipment should be turned on at this time; when the current equipment time falls into the function stop-down time period, it indicates that the cooling function of the water treatment equipment should be turned off at this time.

[0082] S404: When the current device time is within the function activation period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is activated.

[0083] Specifically, when the current device time falls within the function-on period, it indicates that the cooling function of the water treatment equipment should be activated. Therefore, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is kept on until the current device time falls into the next function-off period, at which point the cooling function is activated again. It should be noted that when the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the function-off temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment will be shut down. In other words, the control logic based on the temperature dimension has higher priority than the control logic based on the time dimension.

[0084] S406: When the current device time is within the function shutdown period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is turned off.

[0085] Specifically, when the current device time is determined to be within the function-off period, it indicates that the cooling function of the water treatment equipment should be turned off at this time. Therefore, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be off until the current device time falls into the next function-on period and the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be on again.

[0086] In the embodiments provided in this application, when the current device time is in the function-on period, the cooling function of the water treatment device is controlled to be on; when the current device time is in the function-off period, the cooling function of the water treatment device is controlled to be off. This allows for automatic control of the on and off of the cooling function in the time dimension, thereby avoiding user intervention and optimizing the user experience.

[0087] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a start-stop control process provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 As shown, the control method for water treatment equipment also includes:

[0088] S502: Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start temperature and historical function stop temperature for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information.

[0089] The historical manual start / stop command information consists of records of user-manually activated or deactivated cooling functions stored in the water treatment equipment. This information includes the start / stop command, the corresponding ambient temperature, and the corresponding equipment time. Specifically, the start / stop command can be either an instruction to activate or deactivate the cooling function. Here, the ambient temperature corresponding to the instruction to activate the cooling function is the historical activation temperature, and the ambient temperature corresponding to the instruction to deactivate the cooling function is the historical deactivation temperature.

[0090] S504: Determine the function activation temperature based on historical function activation temperatures, and determine the function deactivation temperature based on historical function deactivation temperatures.

[0091] The process involves cleaning and analyzing historical function activation temperatures to remove outliers and determine high-frequency activation temperature ranges. Users activate the cooling function more or less frequently within these high-frequency activation temperature ranges. The length of the high-frequency activation temperature range is the first preset length value. The temperature corresponding to the midpoint of the high-frequency activation temperature range is then used as the function activation temperature.

[0092] The historical function shutdown temperatures are cleaned and analyzed to remove outliers and determine the high-frequency shutdown temperature range. The frequency with which the user shuts off the cooling function within the high-frequency shutdown temperature range is greater than or equal to the second preset frequency. The length of the high-frequency shutdown temperature range is the second preset length value. Then, the temperature corresponding to the midpoint of the high-frequency shutdown temperature range is taken as the function shutdown temperature.

[0093] In the embodiments provided in this application, by determining the historical manual start-stop command information for the cooling function, the historical function start temperature and historical function stop temperature for the cooling function are determined, thereby obtaining the user's usage habits of turning the cooling function on and off in terms of temperature for the corresponding user of the water treatment equipment, and then determining the function start temperature and function stop temperature based on the user's usage habits.

[0094] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a process for determining start-up time configuration information and stop-down time configuration information, provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, in S202, the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function are obtained, including:

[0095] S602: Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start time and historical function stop time for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information.

[0096] The historical manual start / stop command information consists of records of user-manually activated or deactivated cooling functions stored in the water treatment equipment. This information includes the start / stop command, the corresponding ambient temperature, and the corresponding equipment time. Specifically, the start / stop command can be either an instruction to activate or deactivate the cooling function. Here, the equipment time corresponding to the instruction to activate the cooling function is the historical function activation time, and the equipment time corresponding to the instruction to deactivate the cooling function is the historical function deactivation time.

[0097] S604: Determine the start time configuration information for the cooling function based on the historical function start time, and determine the shutdown time configuration information for the cooling function based on the historical function shutdown time.

[0098] The process involves cleaning and analyzing historical function activation times to remove outliers and determine high-frequency activation time intervals. Users activate the cooling function more than or equal to a third preset frequency within these intervals. The interval length is the third preset length value. The time corresponding to the midpoint of the high-frequency activation time interval is then used as the function activation time, and activation time configuration information is determined based on these activation times.

[0099] The historical function shutdown times are cleaned and analyzed to remove outliers and determine high-frequency shutdown time intervals. The frequency with which the user shuts down the cooling function within the high-frequency shutdown time interval is greater than or equal to the fourth preset frequency. The interval length of the high-frequency shutdown time interval is the fourth preset length value. Then, the time corresponding to the midpoint of the interval in the high-frequency shutdown time interval is taken as the function shutdown time, and the shutdown time configuration information is determined based on the function shutdown time.

[0100] In the embodiments provided in this application, by determining the historical manual start-stop command information for the cooling function, the historical function start time and historical function stop time for the cooling function are determined, thereby obtaining the user's usage habits of turning the cooling function on and off in the time dimension, and then determining the start time configuration information and stop time configuration information based on the user's usage habits.

[0101] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a process for setting control parameters of a water treatment device for a target user, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 As shown, the method includes:

[0102] S702: Obtain the cooling function control configuration information for the target user, and set the corresponding function start temperature and function stop temperature of the water treatment equipment based on the cooling function control configuration information.

[0103] Among them, the water treatment equipment can activate a personal mode for the target user. When the water treatment equipment activates the personal mode, it obtains the cooling function control configuration information for the target user. Each target user has its own corresponding cooling function control configuration information. The cooling function control configuration information can be the configuration information that the target user has set in advance based on personal preferences. The cooling function control configuration information includes function activation temperature configuration information, function deactivation temperature configuration information, and start / stop time control strategy configuration information.

[0104] The function activation temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the function activation temperature configuration information with user preference characteristics, and the function deactivation temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the function deactivation temperature configuration information with user preference characteristics.

[0105] S704: Set the start-stop time control strategy for water treatment equipment based on the cooling function control configuration information.

[0106] Specifically, the start-stop time control strategy configuration information in the cooling function control configuration information is determined, and the start-stop time control strategy corresponding to the water treatment equipment is set using the start-stop time control strategy configuration information with user preference characteristics.

[0107] In the embodiments provided in this application, the control of the cooling function of the water treatment equipment can be customized based on the cooling function control configuration information of the target user, so that the cooling function of the water treatment equipment can be personalized to meet the user's needs when different target users have different user preferences.

[0108] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a process for setting control parameters of water treatment equipment for a target user group, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 As shown, the method includes:

[0109] S802: Determine the target user group and obtain the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user in the target user group.

[0110] Water treatment equipment is typically used by multiple users, forming a target user group. These users usually have different control requirements for the cooling function. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the cooling function control configuration information for each target user within the target user group. Each target user has its own corresponding cooling function control configuration information, which can be pre-set based on the user's personal preferences. This configuration information includes the function activation temperature configuration, the function deactivation temperature configuration, and the start / stop time control strategy configuration.

[0111] S804: Generate target cooling function control configuration information for the target user group by utilizing the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user.

[0112] Specifically, the following steps are taken: First, target function activation temperature configuration information is generated for the target user group using the function activation temperature configuration information corresponding to each target user. Second, target function deactivation temperature configuration information is generated for the target user group using the function deactivation temperature configuration information corresponding to each target user. Third, target start-stop time control strategy configuration information is generated for the target user group using the start-stop time control strategy configuration information corresponding to each target user. Finally, target cooling function control configuration information is determined for the target user group based on the target function activation temperature configuration information, target function deactivation temperature configuration information, and target start-stop time control strategy configuration information.

[0113] When generating target function activation temperature configuration information for a target user group using the function activation temperature configuration information corresponding to each target user, the function activation temperature corresponding to each target user is determined, and then the high-frequency activation temperature range corresponding to the function activation temperature of each target user is determined. The frequency of activating the cooling function in the high-frequency activation temperature range of the user group is greater than or equal to the fifth preset frequency, and the interval length of the high-frequency activation temperature range of the user group is the fifth preset length value. Then, the temperature corresponding to the midpoint of the interval in the high-frequency activation temperature range of the user group is taken as the function activation temperature corresponding to the target user group. Finally, the target function activation temperature configuration information is determined based on the function activation temperature corresponding to the target user group.

[0114] When generating target function shutdown temperature configuration information for a target user group using the function shutdown temperature configuration information corresponding to each target user, the function shutdown temperature corresponding to each target user is determined, and then the high-frequency shutdown temperature range corresponding to the function shutdown temperature of each target user is determined. The frequency of shutting down the cooling function in the high-frequency shutdown temperature range of the user group is greater than or equal to the sixth preset frequency, and the interval length of the high-frequency shutdown temperature range of the user group is the sixth preset length value. Then, the temperature corresponding to the midpoint of the interval in the high-frequency shutdown temperature range of the user group is taken as the function shutdown temperature corresponding to the target user group. Finally, the target function shutdown temperature configuration information is determined based on the function shutdown temperature corresponding to the target user group.

[0115] When generating target start-stop time control strategy configuration information for a target user group using the start-stop time control strategy configuration information corresponding to each target user, the target function start time of the target user group can be determined by using the function start time corresponding to each target user, and the target function shutdown time of the target user group can be determined by using the function shutdown time corresponding to each target user. Then, the target start-stop time control strategy configuration information is determined based on the target function start time and the target function shutdown time.

[0116] The target function activation time for the target user group is determined by utilizing the function activation time corresponding to each target user. After determining the function activation time corresponding to each target user, the high-frequency activation time interval of the user group corresponding to the function activation time of each target user is determined. The frequency of activating the cooling function in the high-frequency activation time interval of the user group is greater than or equal to the seventh preset frequency. The interval length of the high-frequency activation time interval of the user group is the seventh preset length value. Then, the time corresponding to the midpoint of the interval in the high-frequency activation time interval of the user group is taken as the target function activation time corresponding to the target user group.

[0117] The target function shutdown time for the target user group is determined by utilizing the function shutdown time corresponding to each target user. After determining the function shutdown time corresponding to each target user, the high-frequency shutdown time interval of the user group corresponding to the function shutdown time of each target user is determined. The frequency of shutting down the cooling function in the high-frequency shutdown time interval of the user group is greater than or equal to the eighth preset frequency. The interval length of the high-frequency shutdown time interval of the user group is the eighth preset length value. Then, the time corresponding to the midpoint of the interval in the high-frequency shutdown time interval of the user group is taken as the target function shutdown time corresponding to the target user group.

[0118] S806: Based on the target cooling function control configuration information, set the corresponding function start temperature and function stop temperature of the water treatment equipment.

[0119] Specifically, the function-on temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the target cooling function control configuration information with the preference characteristics of the target user group, and the function-off temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the target cooling function control configuration information with the preference characteristics of the target user group.

[0120] Specifically, the function activation temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the function activation temperature corresponding to the target user group, and the function deactivation temperature of the water treatment equipment is set based on the function deactivation temperature corresponding to the target user group.

[0121] S808: Set the start-stop time control strategy for water treatment equipment based on the target cooling function control configuration information.

[0122] Specifically, the start-up and shutdown time control strategies for water treatment equipment are set based on the target cooling function control configuration information that reflects the preferences of the target user group. In particular, the start-up and shutdown time control strategies for water treatment equipment are set based on the target function's on / off time corresponding to the target user group.

[0123] In the embodiments provided in this application, the target cooling function control configuration information corresponding to the target user group is generated by using the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user in the target user group, thereby integrating the user preference features of each target user to obtain the target user group preference features of the target user group, and then using the target cooling function control configuration information to set the function start temperature, function stop temperature and start / stop time control strategy of the water treatment equipment.

[0124] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a water treatment equipment provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 As shown, the control device 900 of the water treatment equipment includes:

[0125] Processor 910; and,

[0126] The memory 920 stores a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method of the water treatment equipment described above.

[0127] The processor 910 may include one or more processing cores. The processor 910 connects to various parts of the control device within the entire water treatment equipment using various interfaces and lines. It executes various functions of the water treatment equipment's control device and processes data by running or executing instructions, programs, code sets, or instruction sets stored in the memory 920, and by calling data stored in the memory 920. Optionally, the processor 910 may be implemented using at least one of the following hardware forms: Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and Programmable Logic Array (PLA). The processor 910 may integrate one or a combination of several of the following: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), and modem. The CPU primarily handles the operating system, user interface, and applications; the GPU is responsible for rendering and drawing the content required for display on the screen; and the modem handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem may also be implemented separately as a single chip, without being integrated into the processor 910.

[0128] The memory 920 may include random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM). Optionally, the memory 920 may include a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The memory 920 may be used to store instructions, programs, code, code sets, or instruction sets. The memory 920 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store instructions for implementing an operating system, instructions for at least one function (such as touch functionality, sound playback functionality, image playback functionality, etc.), and instructions for implementing the various method embodiments described above. The data storage area may store data involved in the various method embodiments described above.

[0129] In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that the structure of the control device 900 of the water treatment equipment shown in the above figures does not constitute a limitation on the control device 900 of the water treatment equipment. The control device 900 of the water treatment equipment may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements. For example, the control device 900 of the water treatment equipment may also include radio frequency circuits, input units, sensors, audio circuits, wireless fidelity (WiFi) modules, power supplies, Bluetooth modules, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0130] Specifically, when executing a computer program, processor 910 performs the following:

[0131] Monitor ambient temperature; when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature, activate the automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment.

[0132] When the automatic start-stop function of cooling is enabled, the current equipment time is obtained, the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of cooling is determined, and the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time are used to control the start-stop function of the cooling function of the water treatment equipment.

[0133] When the ambient temperature is determined to be less than or equal to the function shutdown temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment shall be turned off, provided that the function shutdown temperature is less than the function start temperature.

[0134] Optionally, when the processor 910 executes the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of cooling, it specifically performs the following:

[0135] Obtain the on-time and off-time configuration information for the cooling function;

[0136] The function activation time for the cooling function is determined based on the activation time configuration information, and the function deactivation time for the cooling function is determined based on the deactivation time configuration information.

[0137] By utilizing the function's on / off time, determine the function's on / off time periods for the cooling function;

[0138] By utilizing the function's on-time and off-time periods, a start-stop time control strategy is generated for the automatic start-stop function of cooling.

[0139] Optionally, when the processor 910 executes start-stop control processing for the cooling function of the water treatment equipment using the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time, it specifically performs the following:

[0140] The start-up and stop-down time periods are determined based on the start-up and stop-down time control strategy;

[0141] When the current device time is within the function activation period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is activated.

[0142] When the current device time is within the function shutdown period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is turned off.

[0143] Optionally, the processor 910 is also adapted to perform:

[0144] Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start temperature and historical function stop temperature for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information;

[0145] The function activation temperature is determined based on historical function activation temperatures, and the function deactivation temperature is determined based on historical function deactivation temperatures.

[0146] Optionally, when the processor 910 executes the process of obtaining the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function, it specifically performs the following:

[0147] Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start time and historical function stop time for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information;

[0148] The on-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function on-time, and the off-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function off-time.

[0149] Optionally, the processor 910 is also adapted to perform:

[0150] Obtain the cooling function control configuration information for the target user, and set the corresponding function start temperature and function stop temperature of the water treatment equipment based on the cooling function control configuration information;

[0151] The start-stop time control strategy for water treatment equipment is set based on the cooling function control configuration information.

[0152] Optionally, the processor 910 is also adapted to perform:

[0153] Identify the target user group and obtain the cooling function control configuration information for each target user in the target user group;

[0154] Generate target cooling function control configuration information for the target user group using the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user;

[0155] Set the function-on temperature and function-off temperature of the water treatment equipment based on the target cooling function control configuration information;

[0156] Set the start-stop time control strategy for water treatment equipment based on the target cooling function control configuration information.

[0157] In the embodiments provided in this application, a water treatment device is also provided, which includes the control device of the above-mentioned water treatment device.

[0158] In the embodiments provided in this application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, which stores one or more programs, which, when executed by a processor, implement the control method of the water treatment device described above.

[0159] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of modules is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple modules or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or modules may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0160] The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0161] Furthermore, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing module, or each module can exist physically separately, or two or more modules can be integrated into one module. The integrated modules described above can be implemented in hardware or as software functional modules.

[0162] If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application embodiment, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0163] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the foregoing method embodiments are all described as a series of actions. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of this application are not limited to the described order of actions, because according to the embodiments of this application, some steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily essential to the embodiments of this application.

[0164] It should be noted that the information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.), and signals involved in the embodiments of this application are all authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use, and processing of related data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of the relevant countries and regions. For example, the object characteristics, interactive behavior characteristics, and user information involved in this application were all obtained with full authorization.

[0165] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the methods described above. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory, or random access memory, etc.

[0166] The above is a description of a control method, control device, medium, and water treatment equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, based on the ideas of the embodiments of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation on the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A control method for a water treatment device, characterized in that, The method includes: Monitor the ambient temperature; when the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to the function activation temperature, activate the automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment. When the automatic cooling start-stop function is enabled, the current equipment time is obtained, the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic cooling start-stop function is determined, and the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time are used to control the start-stop function of the water treatment equipment. When the ambient temperature is determined to be less than or equal to the function shutdown temperature, the cooling function and automatic cooling start / stop function of the water treatment equipment are turned off, and the function shutdown temperature is less than the function activation temperature.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of the start-stop time control strategy for the automatic start-stop function of the refrigeration includes: Obtain the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function; The function activation time for the cooling function is determined based on the activation time configuration information, and the function deactivation time for the cooling function is determined based on the deactivation time configuration information. Using the function activation time and the function deactivation time, determine the function activation period and function deactivation period for the cooling function; Using the function's on-time period and off-time period, a start-stop time control strategy is generated for the automatic start-stop function of the cooling system.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The process of controlling the start-stop function of the water treatment equipment using the start-stop time control strategy and the current equipment time includes: The function activation time period and function deactivation time period are determined based on the aforementioned start / stop time control strategy; When the current device time is within the function activation period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be activated. When the current device time is within the function shutdown period, the cooling function of the water treatment equipment is controlled to be turned off.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start temperature and historical function stop temperature for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information; The function activation temperature is determined based on the historical function activation temperature, and the function deactivation temperature is determined based on the historical function deactivation temperature.

5. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the on-time configuration information and off-time configuration information for the cooling function includes: Determine the historical manual start / stop command information for the cooling function, and determine the historical function start time and historical function stop time for the cooling function based on the historical manual start / stop command information; The on-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function on-time, and the off-time configuration information for the cooling function is determined based on the historical function off-time.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain the cooling function control configuration information for the target user, and set the function on-temperature and function off-temperature of the water treatment equipment based on the cooling function control configuration information; Based on the cooling function control configuration information, the start-stop time control strategy corresponding to the water treatment equipment is set.

7. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the target user group and obtain the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user in the target user group; Targeted cooling function control configuration information for the target user group is generated using the cooling function control configuration information corresponding to each target user. Based on the target cooling function control configuration information, set the corresponding function start temperature and function stop temperature of the water treatment equipment; Based on the target cooling function control configuration information, the start-stop time control strategy corresponding to the water treatment equipment is set.

8. A control device for a water treatment equipment, characterized in that, The device includes: processor; and, A memory storing a computer program that, when executed by the processor, implements the control method of the water treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A water treatment device, characterized in that, Includes the control device for the water treatment equipment as described in claim 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores one or more programs that, when executed by a processor, implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 7.

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