Method and apparatus for reminding self-cleaning, electronic device, storage medium

By acquiring the environmental parameters and operating status of the air conditioner, calculating the self-cleaning coefficient, and recommending a suitable self-cleaning mode, the difficulty for users in selecting the air conditioner's self-cleaning mode is solved, improving the self-cleaning effect and user experience.

CN119778841BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +3
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD
Filing Date
2023-10-08
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Users find it difficult to select the appropriate self-cleaning mode for their air conditioners, and existing technologies cannot reasonably recommend self-cleaning types based on environmental parameters and operating status.

Method used

By acquiring environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and standby time, the system uses a preset algorithm to calculate the self-cleaning coefficient, determine the self-cleaning type, and display prompts to the user to recommend a suitable self-cleaning mode.

Benefits of technology

Based on the level of dirt and mold growth on the air conditioner, we can recommend appropriate self-cleaning types to improve the accuracy of user selection and the effectiveness of the air conditioner's self-cleaning function.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a method for reminding self-cleaning, which comprises the following steps: acquiring an environmental parameter, an air conditioner running time length and an air conditioner standby time length; determining a self-cleaning type according to the environmental parameter, the air conditioner running time length and the air conditioner standby time length; determining prompt information according to the self-cleaning type, and showing the prompt information to a user. In this way, the environmental parameter, the air conditioner running time length and the air conditioner standby time length can affect the dirt condition and the mold breeding condition of the air conditioner. Therefore, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be determined according to the environmental parameter, the air conditioner running time length and the air conditioner standby time length. Furthermore, the prompt information can be determined according to the self-cleaning type, and the prompt information is shown to the user, so that the self-cleaning type of the air conditioner can be reasonably recommended, and the user can select a suitable self-cleaning mode. The application further discloses a device for reminding self-cleaning, an electronic equipment and a storage medium.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, such as a method and apparatus for reminding self-cleaning, electronic devices, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With continuous innovation in air conditioner self-cleaning technology, air conditioner self-cleaning modes have become increasingly diverse. Common self-cleaning modes include: indoor unit self-cleaning, indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning, and high-temperature self-cleaning. Because different self-cleaning modes have their own advantages and disadvantages, users are often unsure which mode to choose. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0004] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium for reminding users to self-clean, so that users can select a suitable self-cleaning mode.

[0005] In some embodiments, the method for reminding self-cleaning includes: acquiring environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; determining a self-cleaning type based on the environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; determining a prompt message based on the self-cleaning type, and displaying the prompt message to the user.

[0006] In some embodiments, determining the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time includes: determining a self-cleaning coefficient based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; and determining the self-cleaning type based on the self-cleaning coefficient.

[0007] In some embodiments, determining the self-cleaning coefficient based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time includes: determining an environmental coefficient based on environmental parameters; and calculating the self-cleaning coefficient using the environmental coefficient, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time according to a preset algorithm.

[0008] In some embodiments, determining environmental coefficients based on environmental parameters includes: using a preset coefficient database to perform a lookup operation on the environmental parameters to obtain the environmental coefficients corresponding to the environmental parameters; the coefficient database stores the correspondence between environmental parameters and environmental coefficients.

[0009] In some embodiments, determining the self-cleaning type based on the self-cleaning coefficient includes: obtaining the current month and the self-cleaning duration; the self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients from the current date to the last air conditioner self-cleaning date; and determining the self-cleaning type based on the current month and the self-cleaning duration.

[0010] In some embodiments, determining the prompt information based on the self-cleaning type includes: using a preset prompt database to perform a table lookup operation on the self-cleaning type to obtain the prompt information corresponding to the self-cleaning type; the prompt database stores the correspondence between self-cleaning types and prompt information.

[0011] In some embodiments, after determining the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner runtime, and air conditioner standby time, the method further includes: determining the operation to be performed based on the self-cleaning type; and triggering the air conditioner to run according to the operation to be performed.

[0012] In some embodiments, the device for reminding self-cleaning includes: an acquisition module configured to acquire environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; a type determination module configured to determine a self-cleaning type based on the environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; and a prompting module configured to determine prompting information based on the self-cleaning type and display the prompting information to the user.

[0013] In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the above-described method for prompting self-cleaning when the program instructions are executed.

[0014] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions that, when executed, perform the aforementioned method for reminding self-cleaning.

[0015] The method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium for reminding users to self-clean provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects: By acquiring environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time, a self-cleaning type is determined based on these parameters. A prompt message is then determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user. Since environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time affect the level of dirt and mold growth on the air conditioner, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be determined based on these parameters. Furthermore, by determining and displaying the prompt message based on the self-cleaning type, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be recommended for the air conditioner, allowing the user to select a suitable self-cleaning mode.

[0016] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a method for reminding self-cleaning provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another method for reminding self-cleaning provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for reminding self-cleaning provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for reminding self-cleaning provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another method for reminding self-cleaning provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0025] 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 for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0026] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0028] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0029] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0030] In some embodiments, electronic devices include air conditioners, servers, etc.

[0031] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for reminding self-cleaning includes:

[0032] Step S101: The electronic device acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0033] In step S102, the electronic device determines the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0034] In step S103, the electronic device determines the prompt information based on the self-cleaning type and displays the prompt information to the user.

[0035] The method for reminding users to self-clean, as provided in this embodiment, acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. A self-cleaning type is determined based on these parameters. A prompt message is then determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user. Since environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and standby time affect the level of dirt and mold growth on the air conditioner, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be determined based on these parameters. Furthermore, by determining and displaying the prompt message based on the self-cleaning type, a suitable self-cleaning type can be reasonably recommended, allowing the user to choose the appropriate self-cleaning mode.

[0036] Optionally, before acquiring environmental parameters, air conditioner runtime, and air conditioner standby time, the method further includes acquiring the air conditioner protocol. If a preset protocol exists in the air conditioner protocol, the environmental parameters, air conditioner runtime, and air conditioner standby time are acquired. In some embodiments, the preset protocol is a cleaning mode protocol.

[0037] Optionally, environmental parameters include target PM2.5, target humidity, and target temperature. Environmental parameters are obtained as follows: It is determined whether indoor humidity data is received; if not, outdoor humidity is set as the target humidity; if indoor humidity data is received, indoor humidity is set as the target humidity. It is also determined whether indoor temperature data is received; if not, outdoor temperature is set as the target temperature; if indoor temperature data is received, indoor temperature is set as the target temperature. Outdoor PM2.5 is obtained, and the target PM2.5 is obtained by calculating a conversion factor multiplied by the outdoor PM2.5 value. The conversion factor is preset, for example, 0.67.

[0038] In some embodiments, indoor temperature and humidity are obtained via a temperature and humidity sensor in the room where the air conditioner is located. Outdoor humidity, outdoor temperature, and outdoor PM2.5 are obtained via a network. Optionally, weather forecasts for the city where the air conditioner is located are obtained via a network, and the 24-hour average of PM2.5 in the weather forecast is used as the outdoor PM2.5. The 24-hour average of humidity in the weather forecast is used as the outdoor humidity. The 24-hour average of temperature in the weather forecast is used as the outdoor temperature.

[0039] In some embodiments, the air conditioner's operating time is the duration the air conditioner is in the on-state. The air conditioner's standby time is the duration the air conditioner is in standby mode. Generally, the air conditioner's standby time = 24 - the air conditioner's operating time. However, if the device is offline, the sum of the air conditioner's standby time and operating time will be less than 24. Here, "=" represents an equal sign, and "-" represents a minus sign.

[0040] Optionally, the self-cleaning type can be determined based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time, including: determining the self-cleaning coefficient based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; and determining the self-cleaning type based on the self-cleaning coefficient.

[0041] Furthermore, the self-cleaning coefficient is determined based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time, including: determining the environmental coefficient based on environmental parameters; and calculating the self-cleaning coefficient using the environmental coefficient, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time according to a preset algorithm.

[0042] Furthermore, environmental coefficients are determined based on environmental parameters, including: using a pre-defined coefficient database to perform a lookup operation on the environmental parameters to obtain the corresponding environmental coefficients; the coefficient database stores the correspondence between environmental parameters and environmental coefficients.

[0043] In some embodiments, environmental parameters include: target PM2.5, target humidity, and target temperature. A lookup operation is performed on the target PM2.5 using a preset coefficient database to obtain the corresponding environmental coefficient. A lookup operation is also performed on the humidity and temperature using the preset coefficient database to obtain the environmental coefficient corresponding to both temperature and humidity. For example, using the preset coefficient database to look up the target PM2.5 results in a PM2.5 coefficient of 1. Using the preset coefficient database to look up the target temperature and target humidity results in an environmental coefficient of 1.5 corresponding to both target temperature and target humidity.

[0044] In some embodiments, for ease of distinction, the environmental coefficient corresponding to the target PM2.5 is referred to as the PM2.5 coefficient. Table 1 is an example table showing the correspondence between target PM2.5 and PM2.5 coefficients in the coefficient database. As shown in Table 1, when the target PM2.5 is greater than 250, the PM2.5 coefficient is 1.5.

[0045] Table 1

[0046] Target PM2.5 PM2.5 coefficient 0<PM2.5≤75 1 75<PM2.5≤150 1.2 150<PM2.5≤250 1.4 250<PM2.5 1.5

[0047] In some embodiments, for ease of distinction, the environmental coefficient corresponding to both target temperature and target humidity is referred to as the temperature and humidity coefficient. Table 2 is an example table showing the correspondence between target temperature, target humidity, and temperature and humidity coefficient in the coefficient database. As shown in Table 2, the temperature and humidity coefficient corresponding to the target humidity "[75,100]" and the target temperature "[20,35)" is 1.5.

[0048] Table 2

[0049]

[0050] Furthermore, the environmental coefficient includes a PM2.5 coefficient and a temperature and humidity coefficient. A self-cleaning coefficient is calculated using a preset algorithm based on the environmental coefficient, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. This calculation includes: calculating PM2.5 coefficient × temperature and humidity coefficient × (operating time coefficient × air conditioner operating time + standby time coefficient × air conditioner standby time) to obtain the self-cleaning coefficient. Both the operating time coefficient and the standby time coefficient are preset coefficients. In some embodiments, the operating time coefficient is, for example, 0.6, and the standby time coefficient is, for example, 0.2.

[0051] In some embodiments, device A is located in region B. Device A has a cleaning mode and does not receive indoor humidity and indoor temperature data. The weather forecast for region B on July 23, 2023, shows an average 24-hour temperature of 26°C, an average 24-hour humidity of 88%, and an average 24-hour PM2.5 level of 31%. By calculating the conversion factor multiplied by the outdoor PM2.5, the target PM2.5 level is obtained as 20.77. Therefore, the target temperature is 26°C, the target humidity is 88%, and the target PM2.5 level is 20.77. Using a preset coefficient database, a lookup operation is performed on the target PM2.5 level, yielding a PM2.5 coefficient of 1. A lookup operation is also performed on the target temperature and target humidity levels using the preset coefficient database, yielding a temperature and humidity coefficient of 1.5 for both. Device A operated for 6.3 hours on July 23, 2023, and had a standby time of 17.7 hours. The self-cleaning coefficient for July 23, 2023 can be calculated on July 24, 2023. For example, calculate 1 × 1.5 × [0.6 × 6.3 + 0.2 × (24 - 6.3)] = 10.98. Therefore, the self-cleaning coefficient for July 23, 2023 is 10.98.

[0052] Optionally, the self-cleaning type is determined based on the self-cleaning coefficient, including: obtaining the current month and the self-cleaning duration. The self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients from the current date to the last self-cleaning date of the air conditioner. The self-cleaning type is determined based on the current month and the self-cleaning duration. The last self-cleaning date of the air conditioner is the date the air conditioner last performed a self-cleaning operation. Optionally, a user's cleaning command is received, triggering the air conditioner to perform a self-cleaning operation. The self-cleaning operation is the execution of the pending operation corresponding to the self-cleaning type.

[0053] In some embodiments, in response to a user's modification instruction, the last self-cleaning date of the air conditioner is modified through the application corresponding to the air conditioner.

[0054] In some embodiments, the current date is assumed to be July 24, 2023, and the last self-cleaning date of the air conditioner was July 21, 2023. The self-cleaning duration is equal to the self-cleaning factor on July 22, 2023, plus the self-cleaning factor on July 23, 2023.

[0055] Furthermore, the self-cleaning type is determined based on the current month and self-cleaning duration, including: using a preset type database to perform a lookup operation on the current month and self-cleaning duration to obtain the self-cleaning type that corresponds to both the current month and self-cleaning duration; the type database stores the correspondence between the current month and self-cleaning duration.

[0056] In some embodiments, if the self-cleaning duration is greater than or equal to 220 hours and the current month is between June and September, the self-cleaning type is determined to be indoor / outdoor unit self-cleaning. If the self-cleaning duration is between 220 and 360 hours and the current month is not between June and September, the self-cleaning type is determined to be indoor unit self-cleaning. If the self-cleaning duration is greater than 360 hours and the current month is not between June and September, the self-cleaning type is determined to be high-temperature self-cleaning.

[0057] Combination Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for reminding self-cleaning includes:

[0058] Step S201: The electronic device acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0059] In step S202, the electronic device determines the self-cleaning coefficient based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0060] Step S203: The electronic device obtains the current month and self-cleaning duration; the self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients between the current date and the last air conditioner self-cleaning date.

[0061] Step S204: The electronic device determines the self-cleaning type based on the current month and self-cleaning duration.

[0062] In step S205, the electronic device determines the prompt information based on the self-cleaning type and displays the prompt information to the user.

[0063] The method for reminding users to self-clean, as provided in this embodiment, acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. A self-cleaning coefficient is determined based on these parameters. The current month and self-cleaning duration are acquired; the self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients from the current date to the last self-cleaning date. A self-cleaning type is determined based on the current month and self-cleaning duration. Since the degree of dirt and mold growth on air conditioners varies in different months, determining the self-cleaning type based on the current month and self-cleaning duration ensures that the determined self-cleaning type is more closely aligned with actual conditions. Furthermore, a prompt message is determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user, allowing for a more reasonable recommendation of the air conditioner's self-cleaning type and facilitating the user's selection of the appropriate self-cleaning mode.

[0064] Optionally, the prompt information is determined based on the self-cleaning type, including: using a preset prompt database to perform a table lookup operation on the self-cleaning type to obtain the prompt information corresponding to the self-cleaning type; the prompt database stores the correspondence between self-cleaning types and prompt information.

[0065] In some embodiments, it is assumed that the self-cleaning type is indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning. Using a preset prompt database, a lookup operation is performed on the self-cleaning type "indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning" to obtain the prompt information corresponding to "indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning": "Your air conditioner has been used for at least 220 hours since the last cleaning. It is recommended to enable indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning on the air conditioner page."

[0066] Optionally, the system may display prompts to the user, including displaying prompts a preset number of times within a preset duration. For example, displaying prompts twice within a week.

[0067] Optionally, displaying a prompt message to the user includes: sending the prompt message to a preset user terminal and triggering the user terminal to display the prompt message.

[0068] Combination Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, a method for reminding self-cleaning includes:

[0069] Step S301: The air conditioner acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0070] Step S302: The air conditioner determines the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0071] Step S303: The air conditioner determines the prompt information based on the self-cleaning type.

[0072] Step S304: The air conditioner sends a notification message to the user terminal.

[0073] In step S305, the user terminal receives and displays the prompt message.

[0074] The method for reminding users to self-clean, as provided in this embodiment, acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time from the air conditioner. The self-cleaning type is determined based on these parameters. A prompt message is then determined based on the self-cleaning type. This prompt message is sent to the user terminal. The user terminal receives and displays the prompt message. In this way, by sending and displaying the prompt message to the user terminal, users can easily understand which self-cleaning type should be used to clean the air conditioner.

[0075] Optionally, after determining the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time, the method further includes: determining the operation to be performed based on the self-cleaning type; and triggering the air conditioner to run according to the operation to be performed.

[0076] Furthermore, the operation to be performed is determined based on the self-cleaning type, including: using a preset execution database to perform a table lookup operation on the self-cleaning type to obtain the operation to be performed corresponding to the self-cleaning type; the execution database stores the correspondence between self-cleaning types and operations to be performed.

[0077] In some embodiments, the operation to be performed corresponding to the self-cleaning type is to execute the operation steps corresponding to that self-cleaning type. For example, the self-cleaning type is indoor unit self-cleaning. The operation to be performed corresponding to indoor unit self-cleaning is: "Control the air conditioner to operate in cooling mode and turn off the indoor unit's fan. Detect the coil temperature of the indoor unit; when the coil temperature is lower than the defrosting critical temperature, control the fan to run at a first speed for a first time length; control the air conditioner to operate in heating mode to defrost and clean the indoor unit."

[0078] Combination Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for reminding self-cleaning includes:

[0079] Step S401: The electronic device acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0080] In step S402, the electronic device determines the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time.

[0081] In step S403, the electronic device determines the operation to be performed based on the self-cleaning type; and triggers the air conditioner to run according to the operation to be performed.

[0082] In step S404, the electronic device determines the prompt information based on the self-cleaning type and displays the prompt information to the user.

[0083] The method for reminding users to perform self-cleaning, as provided in this embodiment, acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. A self-cleaning type is determined based on these parameters. An operation to be performed is determined based on the self-cleaning type; the air conditioner is then triggered to run according to the operation. A prompt message is determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user. This method, by determining the operation to be performed based on the self-cleaning type and triggering the air conditioner to run according to the operation, enables the air conditioner to automatically perform self-cleaning according to the appropriate self-cleaning type. Users do not need to perform any extra operations, making the process more convenient and faster, and improving the user experience.

[0084] Combination Figure 5As shown in the figure, this disclosure provides a device 4 for reminding users to self-clean, including: an acquisition module 1, a type determination module 2, and a prompting module 3. The acquisition module 1 is configured to acquire environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time; the type determination module 2 is configured to determine the self-cleaning type based on the environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time; the prompting module 3 is configured to determine prompt information based on the self-cleaning type and display the prompt information to the user.

[0085] The device for reminding users to self-clean, as provided in this embodiment, acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time via an acquisition module. A type determination module determines the self-cleaning type based on these parameters. A prompting module determines prompt information based on the self-cleaning type and displays this information to the user. Since environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and standby time affect the level of dirt and mold growth on the air conditioner, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be determined based on these parameters. Furthermore, by determining and displaying prompt information based on the self-cleaning type, a suitable self-cleaning type can be recommended, allowing the user to choose the appropriate self-cleaning mode.

[0086] Combination Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides an electronic device 9, including a processor 5 and a memory 6. Optionally, the electronic device may further include a communication interface 7 and a bus 8. The processor 5, communication interface 7, and memory 6 can communicate with each other via the bus 8. The communication interface 7 can be used for information transmission. The processor 5 can call logical instructions in the memory 6 to execute the self-cleaning reminder method described in the above embodiment.

[0087] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 6 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0088] The memory 6, as a computer-readable storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 5 executes the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 6 to perform functional applications and data processing, thereby implementing the self-cleaning reminder method described in the above embodiments.

[0089] The memory 6 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 6 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0090] The electronic device provided in this disclosure acquires environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. Based on these parameters, a self-cleaning type is determined. A prompt message is then determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user. Since environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time affect the level of dirt and mold growth on the air conditioner, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be determined based on these parameters. Furthermore, by determining and displaying the prompt message based on the self-cleaning type, a reasonable self-cleaning type can be recommended, allowing the user to select the appropriate self-cleaning mode.

[0091] This disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for reminding self-cleaning.

[0092] This disclosure provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the aforementioned method for reminding self-cleaning.

[0093] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transient computer-readable storage medium or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0094] The technical solutions of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more 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 method described in this disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and other media capable of storing program code; it can also be a transient storage medium.

[0095] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0096] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0097] The methods and products (including but not limited to devices and equipment) disclosed in the embodiments herein can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units may be merely a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the shown or discussed units may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to implement this embodiment according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the embodiments of this disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

[0098] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for reminding self-cleaning, characterized in that, include: Obtain environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time; The self-cleaning coefficient is determined based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time. Get the current month and self-cleaning duration; the self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients from the current date to the last air conditioner self-cleaning date. The self-cleaning type is determined based on the current month and the self-cleaning duration; wherein, the self-cleaning type is either indoor / outdoor unit self-cleaning, indoor unit self-cleaning, or high-temperature self-cleaning. The prompt message is determined based on the self-cleaning type and displayed to the user.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The self-cleaning coefficient is determined based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time, including: Determine the environmental coefficient based on environmental parameters; The self-cleaning coefficient is calculated based on the environmental factor, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time using a preset algorithm.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Environmental coefficients are determined based on environmental parameters, including: Using a pre-defined coefficient database, a lookup operation is performed on the environmental parameters to obtain the corresponding environmental coefficients; the coefficient database stores the correspondence between environmental parameters and environmental coefficients.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The prompt message is determined based on the self-cleaning type, including: Using a pre-defined prompt database, a lookup operation is performed on the self-cleaning type to obtain the corresponding prompt information; the prompt database stores the correspondence between self-cleaning types and prompt information.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, After determining the self-cleaning type based on environmental parameters, air conditioner operating time, and air conditioner standby time, it also includes: Determine the operation to be performed based on the self-cleaning type; The air conditioner is triggered to run according to the pending operation.

6. A device for reminding self-cleaning, characterized in that, include: The acquisition module is configured to acquire environmental parameters, air conditioner runtime, and air conditioner standby time. The type determination module is configured to determine the self-cleaning coefficient based on environmental parameters, air conditioner running time, and air conditioner standby time; obtain the current month and self-cleaning duration; the self-cleaning duration is the sum of the self-cleaning coefficients from the current date to the last air conditioner self-cleaning date; and determine the self-cleaning type based on the current month and self-cleaning duration; wherein the self-cleaning type is indoor / outdoor unit self-cleaning, indoor unit self-cleaning, or high-temperature self-cleaning. The prompt module is configured to determine the prompt message based on the self-cleaning type and display the prompt message to the user.

7. An electronic device comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to, when executing the program instructions, perform the method for reminding self-cleaning as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, When the program instructions are executed, they perform the method for reminding self-cleaning as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.