Configuration method and device of air conditioning equipment, electronic equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a configuration method and device of air conditioning equipment, electronic equipment and a storage medium, the air conditioning equipment comprises an outdoor unit and a plurality of indoor units, the outdoor unit and the indoor units are connected in a wired mode, and the method comprises the steps that in response to an operation instruction, an air conditioner identifier is displayed on an interface of a first application of terminal equipment, the air conditioner identifier is obtained by aggregating a plurality of indoor units. According to the scheme, one aggregated air conditioner identifier can be displayed on the terminal, so that unified configuration operation management is carried out on the indoor units, manual configuration and frequent interaction of the indoor units one by one by a user are avoided, and user non-sensibility during configuration of the indoor units is enhanced; and the identification is displayed on the interface, so that the user operation interface is simplified.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of household appliance control, and in particular to a configuration method and device for air-conditioning equipment, an electronic device and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In the field of air-conditioning control, the air-conditioning can be controlled through the control panel, for example, the air-conditioning temperature, wind speed and mode, etc. In order to control the air-conditioning using the control panel, it is necessary to configure the network, corresponding air-conditioning equipment, etc. for the control panel. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides a configuration method and device for air conditioning equipment, an electronic device and a storage medium to solve the problems in the related art.

[0004] A first aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a configuration method for an air-conditioning device, wherein the air-conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, and the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected. The method includes: in response to an operation instruction, displaying an air-conditioning logo on an interface of a first application of a terminal device, and the air-conditioning logo is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

[0005] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the operation instruction is an add device operation instruction.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of indoor units include a first indoor unit, and the method further includes: after adding the device operation instruction, establishing a first communication connection with the first indoor unit.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first indoor unit is an indoor unit having the strongest signal among the detected multiple indoor units.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, before establishing the first communication connection with the first indoor unit, an operation of selecting an air conditioner identifier is also included.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first communication connection includes a Bluetooth connection.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method includes: in response to a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, performing connection configuration on the first indoor unit.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method further includes: configuring connections for other indoor units by using the first indoor unit as a proxy.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first indoor unit is used as an agent to configure the connection of other indoor units, including: sending a first request message to the first indoor unit to request a list of other indoor units; and automatically configuring the connection of other indoor units.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, connection configuration of the first indoor unit includes: establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and a server; and connection configuration of the first indoor unit through the second communication connection.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server includes: displaying a network selection interface; obtaining a first network name and a first network password entered in the network selection interface to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method further includes: after establishing the second communication connection, displaying a list of multiple indoor units on an interface of the first application of the terminal device.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method further includes: in response to an operation instruction for an indoor unit on the list for which connection configuration has been completed, displaying a first configuration interface.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first configuration interface is an interface related to configuring room attributes.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the server includes at least one of a cloud server and a central server.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are wired connected, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected or indirectly connected through an outdoor unit.

[0020] A second aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a configuration method for an air-conditioning device, wherein the air-conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, and the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected. The method includes: executing a connection configuration process, wherein the connection configuration process is triggered by a network distribution operation instruction for an air-conditioning logo, and the air-conditioning logo is displayed on an interface of a first application of a terminal device, and the air-conditioning logo is aggregated from multiple indoor units.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method further includes: automatically establishing a first communication connection between a first indoor unit and a terminal device, the first indoor unit being an indoor unit having the strongest signal among a plurality of indoor units detected by the terminal device.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, executing the connection configuration process includes: executing the connection configuration process of the first indoor unit in response to the network configuration operation instruction of the air conditioner identifier; the first indoor unit acts as an agent to execute the connection configuration process of other indoor units.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, in response to a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, a connection configuration process for a first indoor unit is executed, including: obtaining a first network name and a first network password entered in a network selection interface of a first application of a terminal device to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and a server; and executing the connection configuration process for the first indoor unit through the second communication connection.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first indoor unit acts as an agent to execute connection configuration of other indoor units, including: receiving a first request message sent by a terminal device so that the terminal device obtains a list of other indoor units; collecting at least one of the device identification, product identification, and binding status of each of the other indoor units to form a list of other indoor units; and sending the list to the terminal device in response to the first request message.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are wired connected, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected or indirectly connected through an outdoor unit.

[0026] The third aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an indoor unit of an air-conditioning device, characterized in that the indoor unit is used to execute any method in the second aspect of the present disclosure, or the indoor unit is any one of a plurality of indoor units as described in any one of the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0027] The fourth aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an air-conditioning device, characterized in that the air-conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected, any one of the multiple indoor units can execute the method described in the second aspect embodiment of the present disclosure, or the indoor unit is any one of the multiple indoor units as described in any one of the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0028] The fifth aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes an electronic device, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor so that the at least one processor can execute the method described in the first aspect and the second aspect embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] The sixth aspect embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions, wherein the computer instructions are used to enable a computer to execute the methods described in the first and second aspects embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] In summary, the configuration method of air-conditioning equipment proposed in the present invention can display an aggregated air-conditioning logo on the terminal, thereby realizing unified configuration operation management of multiple indoor units, avoiding users' manual configuration and frequent interactions on each indoor unit one by one, and enhancing user insensitivity when configuring multiple indoor units; and by displaying an logo on the interface, the user operation interface is simplified.

[0031] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure, and do not constitute improper limitations on the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 A flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 2 A flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 3 A flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 4 A flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 5A A schematic diagram of the architecture of an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 5B A schematic diagram of a page for a terminal device to scan nearby devices provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 5C A schematic diagram of a page for selecting a network for a terminal device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Figure 5D A schematic diagram of a page for connecting a terminal device to a device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Figure 5EA schematic diagram of a terminal device loading page provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Fig. 5F A schematic diagram of a terminal device configuration status page provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 5G A schematic diagram of a terminal device configuration device name page provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Fig. 6A A schematic diagram of the structure of a configuration device for air conditioning equipment provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 6B A schematic diagram of the structure of another configuration device for air conditioning equipment provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the chip structure provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0049] Air conditioners can provide people with a living environment with suitable temperature and have become an indispensable household appliance for every household. By adjusting the temperature, wind speed and other parameters of the air conditioner, the temperature requirements of different users can be met in different scenarios. At present, in the scenario where the air conditioner equipment can be connected to the Internet, the air conditioner can be controlled by the control panel. One control panel can control one air conditioner accordingly. The control panel can control the air conditioner by connecting to the same wireless network (WIFI) as the air conditioner equipment.

[0050] When there are multiple air-conditioning devices and control panels in the same wireless network, it is necessary to configure corresponding air-conditioning devices for the control panel. For example, in a one-to-many scenario, that is, when multiple air-conditioning devices use the same air-conditioning outdoor unit, it is necessary to match the control panel and the air-conditioning devices one by one. For example, in a home scenario, each room usually has an air-conditioning indoor unit and a control panel installed. At this time, it is necessary to match the control panel and the air-conditioning device in the room one by one, that is, it is necessary to configure the air-conditioning information corresponding to the room on the control panel.

[0051] When configuring the information of the air-conditioning device on the control panel, it is usually necessary to configure the network information for the control panel, and it is necessary to configure the corresponding air-conditioning device for the control panel. After the configuration is completed, when the air-conditioning device and the control panel are both connected to the configured network, the air-conditioning can be controlled through the control panel. Specifically, when configuring the network information for the control panel, the user can establish a connection with the control panel through the terminal device (such as a Bluetooth connection), and the user can send information related to the configuration network to the control panel through the terminal device, such as the network name, key, etc., and the control panel can establish a connection with the server according to the information related to the configuration network to complete the network configuration.

[0052] However, the actual usage scenario has a larger site scope. For example, in a factory area, due to the limited scanning range of the terminal device, the terminal device can only scan the control screen in the area near the terminal device, and can only perform network configuration and other operations for the scanned control screen. At this time, the user needs to constantly move the position to connect with the control screens in different areas in order to control and manage the control screen, which is inefficient.

[0053] The present disclosure provides an air conditioning device, the air conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and a plurality of indoor units, the outdoor unit and the plurality of indoor units are connected, and the connection may be a wired connection. Alternatively, the connection may be other connection relationships, such as a communication connection, including a wireless connection, which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0054] Optionally, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, and the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected, and optionally, the connection can be through a bus connection. Optionally, the connection can be other connection relationships, such as communication connections, including wireless connections, which are not limited in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the wired connection can be a connection between multiple indoor units through a bus, or a connection between control panels corresponding to multiple indoor units through a bus, or a connection between multiple control panels and the indoor unit through a bus, or a connection between the indoor unit (control panel) and the outdoor unit through a bus, etc.

[0055] Optionally, any indoor unit can correspond to one control screen; optionally, any indoor unit can correspond to at least two control screens, for example, two, wherein the two control screens can be divided into a main screen and a secondary screen, to achieve multi-terminal control of the indoor unit. The main screen and the secondary screen can set control priority to avoid control conflicts.

[0056] Optionally, a plurality of indoor units are directly connected to each other or indirectly connected via an outdoor unit.

[0057] Optionally, the terminal device can communicate with the air conditioning device. Optionally, the terminal device can communicate with the indoor unit of the air conditioning device. Optionally, the terminal device can communicate with the control panel.

[0058] In the present disclosure, the outdoor unit can be called an air conditioner outdoor unit, the indoor unit can be called an air conditioner indoor unit, one air conditioner indoor unit can correspond to one room of the user, and the control screen can be called a control panel, a central control screen, etc., which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0059] In the present disclosure, the indoor unit can be a whole integrated by the indoor unit and the control panel, or the indoor unit and the control panel can be separate independent devices, which is not limited by the present disclosure. In the following description of the present disclosure, the descriptions related to the indoor unit distribution network, the linkage display of the indoor unit and the terminal, and the aggregation of the indoor unit as a whole on the terminal for display and overall control can be regarded as the indoor unit and the control panel being equivalently replaceable. In other words, when the control panel and the indoor unit are integrated into a whole, the operation of the control panel is equivalent to the operation of the indoor unit or the indoor unit. When the control panel and the indoor unit are separate independent devices and communicate through a bus connection, the operation of the indoor unit is equivalent to the operation of the control panel.

[0060] In the present disclosure, among the multiple indoor units of the above-mentioned air-conditioning equipment, there may be one or some indoor units 1 (or control screens) that communicate with the terminal, and there may also be one or some indoor units 2 (or control screens) that do not communicate with the terminal. The indoor unit 1 can act as an agent or hub to realize the control or configuration of the indoor unit 2.

[0061] In some embodiments, optionally, the air-conditioning equipment can be a multi-split equipment or a central air-conditioning, for example, it can be a one-to-many air-conditioning, that is, multiple air-conditioning indoor units share the same air-conditioning outdoor unit. At this time, each air-conditioning indoor unit can be configured with at least one control screen for controlling the air conditioner. Optionally, one control screen can control one air-conditioning indoor unit. One control screen can be configured to control the air-conditioning indoor unit equipment in the same room. Optionally, one control screen can also be used to control other networked devices in the room. For example, one control screen can control the air-conditioning indoor unit equipment, smart lights, fresh air fans, etc. in a room, and the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0062] In the present disclosure, a first application may be installed on the terminal device. The first application may be a management and control application for the user's home appliances, and specifically, may be a management and control application for smart home devices such as air conditioners.

[0063] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure proposes a configuration method for air-conditioning equipment, which can aggregate multiple indoor units, facilitate unified management of multiple indoor units, improve management efficiency and improve user experience.

[0064] The specific contents of this method are as follows.

[0065] Figure 1The following is a flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the method can be executed by a terminal device. The method can include the following steps.

[0066] Step 101, in response to an operation instruction, displaying an air conditioner logo on the interface of a first application of a terminal device.

[0067] In some embodiments, the air conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected by wire, the terminal device is communicatively connected with the air conditioning device, and the air conditioning identifier is obtained by aggregating the multiple indoor units.

[0068] In some embodiments, multiple indoor units are aggregated to obtain an air conditioner identifier, wherein the multiple indoor units may be multiple indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit, that is, multiple indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit may be aggregated.

[0069] In some embodiments, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected via a bus, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected or indirectly connected via an outdoor unit. The indoor unit may, for example, include an air conditioner indoor unit device (indoor unit) and a control panel for controlling the air conditioner indoor unit device, or the indoor unit may be an air conditioner indoor unit device with a control plug-in. In the solution of the present disclosure, aggregating multiple indoor units may also be aggregating the air conditioner indoor unit devices, or may be aggregating the control panels corresponding to the air conditioner indoor unit devices.

[0070] In some embodiments, the terminal device can obtain data packets broadcast by multiple indoor units of at least one air-conditioning device, and the data packets include at least the outdoor unit identification code corresponding to each control panel. In other words, the terminal device can obtain data packets broadcast by multiple control panels. For example, the terminal device can turn on Bluetooth and scan the data packets broadcast by the control panels around the terminal device through Bluetooth, that is, the broadcast data packets can be Bluetooth broadcast data packets. Among them, each control panel can broadcast data packets separately, and the data packets broadcast by each control panel can include the identification code of the air-conditioning outdoor unit device corresponding to the control panel, such as the outdoor unit serial number (SN). Optionally, the outdoor unit serial number can be written into the broadcast data packet by the air-conditioning device, for example, it can be written into the air-conditioning indoor unit or the air-conditioning outdoor unit device, and the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0071] In some embodiments, the terminal device can aggregate indoor units with the same outdoor unit serial number into one air conditioner identification. In other words, the terminal device can aggregate indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit into one air conditioner identification and display it on the interface of the first application.

[0072] In some embodiments, multiple air-conditioning indoor devices may share one air-conditioning outdoor device, and the outdoor SN of at least one air-conditioning indoor device sharing one outdoor device is the same. When the actual use scenario range is large, at least one air-conditioning device may be included. For example, in a multi-story building or factory area, multiple groups of air-conditioning devices may be installed. In some embodiments, a plurality of indoor units may be aggregated to obtain a device group, such as a first device group, which may be displayed as an air-conditioning logo on the first application interface of the terminal device, that is, in the solution of the present disclosure, the logo of the first device group is the air-conditioning logo displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device.

[0073] In some embodiments, optionally, the terminal device may include a first application, which may be used to control at least one indoor unit of the air-conditioning device, or the first application may be used to control at least one control panel corresponding to the indoor unit, that is, the indoor unit corresponds to the control panel, and the first application includes configuration information of at least one control panel (indoor unit), such as the networking information of the control panel, the networking information of the air-conditioning indoor unit corresponding to the control panel, the number of the air-conditioning indoor unit corresponding to the control panel, and the current setting parameters of the air-conditioning indoor unit corresponding to the control panel, such as temperature, wind speed, etc. The terminal device may be a smart phone, a tablet, a wearable smart device, etc., which is not limited by the present disclosure.

[0074] In some embodiments, the operation instruction is an add device operation instruction. That is, the user can click on add device in the interface of the first application of the terminal to trigger the add device operation instruction, after which the terminal device can turn on Bluetooth and scan the nearby Bluetooth signal, and the indoor unit (control screen) can broadcast the Bluetooth signal. After scanning the nearby Bluetooth signal, the terminal device can determine the corresponding broadcast data packet according to the Bluetooth signal, and can aggregate the scanned multiple indoor units according to the broadcast data packet. Optionally, the outdoor unit SN corresponding to the indoor unit can be determined according to the broadcast data packet, and the outdoor unit SN corresponding to the air conditioner indoor unit device can be aggregated, and the aggregation result can be displayed on the interface of the terminal device, that is, after the aggregation is completed, the air conditioner identifier can be obtained, where the air conditioner identifier is the identifier of the first device group obtained by aggregation, and after the aggregation is completed, it can be displayed as only one air conditioner identifier on the terminal device.

[0075] In some embodiments, the configuration type corresponding to the control panel (air conditioner indoor device) can be determined, and aggregation is performed when the configuration type meets the aggregation condition. Optionally, the terminal device can receive the data packet broadcast by the control panel (air conditioner indoor device) when adding the device, and determine the configuration type of the control panel (air conditioner indoor device) according to the data in the data packet. In the above embodiment, the broadcast data packet can include the outdoor unit SN and the product identifier (Product Identifier, PID) corresponding to the control panel. The terminal device can obtain the configuration type corresponding to the control panel from the configuration information of the Internet of Things (IOT) platform according to the PID corresponding to the control panel. Optionally, the configuration type can be determined by the values ​​of the parameters sc_type and eth_type. For example, when sc_type=25ð_type=4, it can be determined that at least two control panels need to be aggregated, that is, at least two control panels meet the aggregation condition, that is, the configuration type can be used to indicate whether the control panel is supported for aggregation, or to indicate whether the control panel needs to be aggregated, that is, when sc_type=25ð_type=4, the configuration type of at least two control panels is to support aggregated distribution network.

[0076] In some embodiments, the plurality of indoor units include a first indoor unit, and the method further includes: after adding a device operation instruction, establishing a first communication connection with the first indoor unit. The operation instruction in step 101 may be an add device operation instruction.

[0077] In other words, the first indoor unit can be determined from the scanned multiple indoor units, and optionally, the first indoor unit is the indoor unit with the strongest signal among the multiple indoor units detected. The indoor unit with the strongest signal can be determined based on the communication signal strength, and the communication signal strength can be, for example, the strength of the Bluetooth signal.

[0078] Optionally, the first indoor unit may also be randomly selected from a plurality of indoor units detected by the terminal.

[0079] Optionally, the first device group may include indoor units scanned by the terminal device, and may also include indoor units that are connected to the same outdoor unit as the scanned indoor units but are not scanned by the terminal device, that is, the multiple indoor units scanned by the terminal device may be all or part of the indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit. Preferably, since when the indoor unit with the strongest communication signal strength establishes a communication connection with the terminal device, the communication connection is more stable and reliable, the indoor unit with the strongest communication signal strength with the terminal device can be determined as the first indoor unit, or the first indoor unit can be randomly determined from the indoor units scanned by the terminal device, and the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0080] In some embodiments, the number of first indoor units can be multiple, that is, the terminal device can establish connections with multiple scanned indoor units, for example, it can establish connections with all scanned indoor units. At this time, all indoor units scanned by the terminal device can be determined as first indoor units. At this time, the terminal device can directly configure the network for multiple first indoor units, and the multiple first indoor units can be configured separately. Optionally, at this time, a proxy indoor unit can be determined from at least one indoor unit to perform proxy network configuration for indoor units that have not been scanned by the terminal device. The method for determining the proxy indoor unit can be, for example, the one with the strongest communication signal strength or a random determination, which is not limited by the present disclosure.

[0081] In some embodiments, when there are multiple groups of air-conditioning equipment around the terminal device, the terminal device can aggregate the indoor units of each group of air-conditioning equipment to obtain multiple equipment groups, and each equipment group can display an air-conditioning logo on the terminal interface, that is, the air-conditioning logo is obtained by aggregating the multiple scanned indoor units. In the scenario of multiple air-conditioning equipment, the multiple indoor units detected by each air-conditioning equipment are each aggregated into an air-conditioning logo, and the first indoor unit is the one with the strongest signal among the multiple indoor units contained in a group of air-conditioning equipment scanned by each air-conditioning equipment, that is, a first indoor unit can be determined for each air-conditioning equipment group, and optionally, the logo of the first indoor unit can be determined as the above-mentioned air-conditioning logo.

[0082] In some embodiments, since the communication signal strength between the terminal device and the indoor unit is affected by the distance between the terminal device and the indoor unit, generally the longer the distance, the weaker the communication signal strength. When the first indoor unit is determined based on the communication signal strength between the terminal device and the indoor unit, if the user is in a moving process, the communication signal strength between the terminal device and the indoor unit will change, which may cause the second indoor unit to change constantly and the displayed air conditioner logo to change. Therefore, after the first application of the terminal device establishes a binding relationship with the air-conditioning device and determines the first indoor unit for the first time, the parameter information of the determined first indoor unit can be stored in the memory cache of the first application. Even if the communication signal strength changes subsequently, the first indoor unit will not change, and the displayed air conditioner logo will no longer change, thereby avoiding affecting the user experience.

[0083] In some embodiments, when at least one indoor unit is aggregated and the terminal device is connected to the first indoor unit, the relevant process may be displayed or not displayed on the first application interface of the terminal device. In the case of no display, the user's insensitivity can be enhanced. After the terminal device successfully establishes a connection with the first indoor unit and the air conditioner identifier is determined, the air conditioner identifier can be displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device, that is, the interface of the first application only displays the icon, identifier, number, etc. of the first indoor unit. For example, the "central air conditioner (A316)" and the corresponding icon can be displayed on the page of scanning nearby devices on the terminal device side.

[0084] In some embodiments, the air conditioner identification can be determined based on the attribute information of the first indoor unit, wherein the attribute information includes at least one of an icon, a name, and a code. In other words, after the aggregation is completed, the identification of the air conditioner displayed on the page of the terminal device can be determined based on the attribute information related to the first indoor unit among the multiple indoor units scanned by the air conditioner, wherein the identification of the air conditioner displayed on the terminal device interface can represent the identification of the entire first device group obtained by aggregation.

[0085] In some embodiments, before establishing the first communication connection with the first indoor unit, an operation of selecting the air conditioner logo is also included. In other words, after the terminal device completes aggregation and displays the air conditioner logo, the user can select the air conditioner logo, and the terminal device can establish the first communication connection with the first indoor unit by itself, wherein the first communication connection includes a Bluetooth connection.

[0086] In some embodiments, the method includes: in response to a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, performing connection configuration on the first indoor unit.

[0087] In some embodiments, the method further includes: configuring the connection of other indoor units by using the first indoor unit as a proxy.

[0088] In some embodiments, the user can trigger the network configuration operation instruction for the air conditioner identification on the terminal device, and then configure the indoor unit. Optionally, configuring the connection of the air conditioner may include establishing a communication connection between the indoor unit and the server, and writing the information related to the indoor unit to the server. In the scheme of the present disclosure, configuring the connection of the air conditioner and configuring the network of the air conditioner can be equivalently replaced. Among them, configuring the network of the air conditioner can refer to configuring the network of at least one indoor unit of the air conditioner, or configuring the network of all indoor units of the air conditioner, wherein the indoor unit 1 that performs the network configuration can be connected to the terminal device, such as Bluetooth connection, and the indoor unit 1 can realize the connection of the indoor unit 1 with the wireless network through the Bluetooth connection with the terminal. For example, the indoor unit 2 that performs the network configuration may not be connected to the terminal device, for example, it is far away from the terminal device and cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. The indoor unit 2 can use other indoor units (such as indoor unit 1) that can establish a connection with the terminal as agents, and realize the connection of the indoor unit 2 with the wireless network through wired connections between indoor units.

[0089] In other words, other indoor units may be indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit as the first indoor unit, other indoor units may be indoor units scanned by the terminal device, or indoor units not scanned by the terminal device, and the terminal device may establish a first communication connection with the first indoor unit to complete the connection configuration of the first indoor unit, and use the first indoor unit as a proxy to complete the connection configuration of other indoor units. A typical case is that the terminal can configure other indoor units that have not been scanned and are connected to the same outdoor unit as the indoor unit with the strongest signal through the indoor unit with the strongest signal among the scanned indoor units for connection configuration.

[0090] In some embodiments, the server includes at least one of a cloud server and a hub server, wherein the hub server may be, for example, a hub gateway. In one example, the hub gateway may serve as a connection hub between a plurality of air conditioning devices and the cloud server. For example, the hub gateway may be connected to a plurality of air conditioning devices via Bluetooth and wirelessly connected to the cloud server.

[0091] An optional example is that during the control and management of the air-conditioning equipment, a list of the indoor units (or control screens) of the air-conditioning equipment can be displayed on the interface of the first application, and the user can operate each indoor unit to trigger the above-mentioned network distribution operation instruction. The network distribution operation instruction can be to directly distribute the network to a certain indoor unit, or to select "distribute all networks" after displaying the next interface, thereby realizing the distribution of other indoor units through the distribution of a certain indoor unit.

[0092] Another optional example is to display an air conditioner logo on the interface of the first application, where the air conditioner logo is obtained by aggregating control plug-ins of multiple indoor units, and the multiple indoor units are connected to the same outdoor unit. The user can trigger the network configuration operation instruction by operating the air conditioner logo, thereby realizing the network configuration of all indoor units associated with the air conditioner logo; or, optionally, the user can click the air conditioner logo, enter the network name and network password corresponding to the indoor unit on the interface of the first application, and click the confirmation button to trigger the network configuration operation instruction.

[0093] In some embodiments, during the process of configuring the communication connection of the air-conditioning device, the control screen of the terminal and the air-conditioning device can be displayed in linkage, so as to facilitate the user to correspond to which control screen of which room the indoor unit being configured corresponds to.

[0094] In some embodiments, a first configuration interface may be displayed on the terminal device, the first configuration interface including a list of indoor units being configured, and correspondingly, the control screen corresponding to the indoor units being configured displays the first configuration status.

[0095] Optionally, the first configuration interface may display all indoor units scanned by the terminal, and these indoor units may not be connected to the same outdoor unit.

[0096] Optionally, the first configuration interface may display an indoor unit 1 connected to the terminal and an indoor unit 2 not connected to the terminal, and the connection may be a Bluetooth connection. Both the indoor unit 1 and the indoor unit 2 are connected to the same outdoor unit. The number of indoor units 1 and indoor units 2 may be one or more. For example, "the first configuration interface includes a list of indoor units being configured" may mean that during the display of the first configuration interface, the terminal is performing network configuration for the indoor units in the list, and these indoor units are performing network configuration one by one or simultaneously. "Indoor units being configured" may refer to indoor units being configured, and these indoor units may have dynamically configured identifiers (such as a rotating small circle). When the configuration is completed or the configuration is successful, the dynamically configured identifier may be displayed as a success identifier (such as a check mark identifier or an arrow identifier used to indicate that the next operation can be performed on the indoor unit) to indicate that the indoor unit has been configured; when the configuration fails, the representation of the dynamic configuration may be displayed as a failure identifier (such as an exclamation mark identifier) ​​to indicate that the indoor unit has failed to be configured.

[0097] In some examples, the first configuration interface may be displayed directly after the user triggers the network configuration operation instruction, or it may be displayed after the user triggers the network configuration operation instruction, first executes the addition of a device (such as a Bluetooth network search), and connects to an indoor unit with the strongest signal.

[0098] In some embodiments, the terminal device can be connected to an indoor unit in the first device group, that is, after the terminal device is connected to the first indoor unit and the first indoor unit is networked, other indoor units belonging to the same air-conditioning device as the first indoor unit can be connected via wired connection, and the first indoor unit can perform the network configuration on behalf of the other indoor units. The terminal device only needs to communicate with one indoor unit to realize the network configuration operation of a group of air-conditioning devices, that is, the aggregation operation of the indoor units can be realized. At this time, the terminal device can still configure the network for the indoor units that have not been scanned without switching positions, that is, the above-mentioned aggregation operation can improve the management efficiency of the equipment.

[0099] In summary, this solution can display an aggregated air conditioning logo on the terminal, thereby realizing unified configuration and operation management of multiple indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit, avoiding users from manually configuring each indoor unit one by one, and avoiding frequent interactions with users during the configuration process. In addition, by displaying a logo on the interface, the user operation interface is simplified, and user insensitivity when configuring multiple indoor units of the same outdoor unit is enhanced.

[0100] Figure 2 The following is a flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the method can be executed by a terminal device based on Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the method may further include the following steps.

[0101] Step 201: Use the first indoor unit as a proxy to configure connections to other indoor units.

[0102] In some embodiments, the first indoor unit may be preferentially connected and configured, and the connection configuration of the first indoor unit includes: establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server; and connecting and configuring the first indoor unit through the second communication connection. The connection configuration of the first indoor unit through the second communication connection may be that the first indoor unit writes information related to the first indoor unit to the server through the second communication connection, and the server may subsequently control the first indoor unit as a relay.

[0103] In some embodiments, establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server includes: displaying a network selection interface; obtaining a first network name and a first network password entered in the network selection interface to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server.

[0104] In some embodiments, after determining the first indoor unit, a network selection page can be displayed. The network selection page can be used to select network-related information to which the first indoor unit needs to be connected. The network-related information is information related to the server to which the first indoor unit needs to be connected, such as a network name, a network password, etc. The user can enter the network-related information or select the network information stored in the terminal device. At this time, the terminal device can obtain the network name and network password entered by the user through the network selection interface, and establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server based on the network name and network password entered through the network selection interface, and display a connection progress interface.

[0105] In some embodiments, the connection progress interface can be used to display the connection progress between the second control screen and the server. For example, it can display "connecting device progress 20%", etc., and can be used to prompt the user of the connection progress. After the second control screen is successfully connected to the server, the connection progress interface automatically jumps to the loading waiting interface.

[0106] In some embodiments, the method further includes: after establishing the second communication connection, displaying a list of multiple indoor units on the interface of the first application of the terminal device, wherein the list of multiple indoor units includes indoor units scanned and detected by the terminal device, and other indoor units obtained through the first indoor unit.

[0107] In some embodiments, the method further includes: configuring the connection of other indoor units by using the first indoor unit as a proxy.

[0108] In some embodiments, the first indoor unit is used as a proxy to configure the connection of other indoor units, including: sending a first request message to the first indoor unit to request a list of other indoor units; and automatically configuring the connection of other indoor units.

[0109] In some embodiments, the list of indoor units includes at least one of a device identifier (DID), a product identifier (PID), and a binding status corresponding to at least one indoor unit.

[0110] In other words, during the process of displaying the loading waiting interface, the terminal device can request other indoor units belonging to the same air-conditioning device as the first indoor unit from the first indoor unit, that is, after the first indoor unit is connected and configured, the terminal device can obtain indoor units in the air-conditioning device that have not yet been networked. After receiving the request message, the first indoor unit can collect information about indoor units that are not networked through the priority connection between indoor units, generate a list, and send the list to the terminal device. The first request message can be, for example, a Remote Procedure Call Protocol (RPC) command.

[0111] In some embodiments, after the terminal device obtains the list, the indoor units that have not yet been networked can be networked according to the list. At this time, other indoor units can receive network-related information sent by the first indoor unit according to the bus connection, such as the network name, network password, etc., to establish a communication connection between the other indoor units and the server, and write the information related to the indoor units to the server through the communication connection.

[0112] In some embodiments, if in actual usage scenarios, other indoor units and the first indoor unit do not belong to the same network coverage, the first indoor unit cannot be used to perform network configuration for other indoor units. For example, the first indoor unit is in area A, and other indoor units are in area B, and the networks used in areas A and B are different (for example, the network name or network password is different), after the network configuration of the first indoor unit is completed, the user needs to move to area B and use the network of area B to configure the indoor units in area B. Optionally, the method of configuring the networks of other indoor units at this time is the same as the method of configuring the network of the first indoor unit, which will not be repeated here.

[0113] In some embodiments, when the list is obtained, information related to the list can be displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device, that is, information related to other indoor units belonging to the same air-conditioning device as the first indoor unit can be displayed. Optionally, the binding status of other indoor units can be displayed, which can be used to indicate whether the indoor unit has established a connection with the cloud and whether the binding with the network account has been completed. Different icons can be used to distinguish between successful binding and unbound status, which can facilitate users to determine the binding process.

[0114] Optionally, the indoor unit can determine a corresponding device name for itself, such as central air conditioning (1), central air conditioning (2), etc. Multiple indoor units can be distinguished by different device names, that is, the device name corresponding to the indoor unit is determined by the indoor unit itself, and the indoor unit can notify the terminal device of the determined device name, and the device name determined by the indoor unit can be displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device. Optionally, when other indoor units have not established a first communication connection with the terminal device, the other indoor units can send the device name to the first indoor unit based on the bus connection between the first indoor unit, and the first indoor unit can forward the device name of the other indoor units to the terminal device, or can notify the terminal device in other ways, which is not limited by the present disclosure.

[0115] In some embodiments, the method further includes: in response to an operation instruction for an indoor unit on the list that has completed the connection configuration, displaying a first configuration interface. In other words, optionally, the connection configuration status of the indoor unit can be updated in real time on the interface of the terminal device. After the connection configuration of the indoor unit is completed, the user can click on the logo of the indoor unit that has completed the connection configuration on the interface of the terminal device to trigger the operation instruction to display the first configuration interface. Optionally, the first configuration interface is an interface related to configuring room attributes. The first configuration interface is used for the user to select a room, or to enter a room name and a device name, so that the user can easily correspond each room to each indoor unit.

[0116] In the above embodiment, the device name or number of the indoor unit displayed on the first configuration interface can be automatically generated by the indoor unit and reported to the terminal device, and the device name or number can be a default name or number. After the indoor unit connection configuration is successful, the user can customize the name of the indoor unit through the second configuration interface to facilitate distinction, and the user can configure the corresponding room for the indoor unit, which can facilitate the user to distinguish the indoor units of different rooms and facilitate the user to correspond the content displayed on the terminal to each room or the indoor unit of each room.

[0117] In summary, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application can determine the first indoor unit with the strongest signal from multiple indoor units scanned by the terminal device. The terminal device can prioritize the connection configuration for the first indoor unit, and then can configure the network for other indoor units based on the communication connection between the first indoor unit and the other indoor units. After aggregation, the terminal device only needs to be connected to one indoor unit. When the terminal device has not scanned all the indoor units, it can also complete the network configuration of a group of indoor units, which can improve the network configuration efficiency of the indoor units. There is no need for the user to move to connect and configure the network for each indoor unit in turn, which can improve the user experience.

[0118] Figure 3The following is a flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 As shown, the method can be executed by the air conditioning device, specifically, can be executed by the indoor unit of the air conditioning device, or by the control panel of the air conditioning device. The method includes the following steps.

[0119] Step 301, executing the connection configuration process.

[0120] In some embodiments, the connection configuration process is triggered by a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, and the air conditioner identifier is displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device. The air conditioner identifier is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

[0121] In some embodiments, the indoor unit may broadcast a Bluetooth signal so that the terminal device can perform the adding of the device. Optionally, all or part of the indoor units of the air-conditioning device may broadcast a data packet, the terminal device may obtain a data packet broadcasted by at least one indoor unit, the terminal device may obtain a broadcast data packet within a certain range, the terminal device may determine whether the indoor units can be aggregated and whether the aggregation conditions are met based on the acquired data packets, and may aggregate to obtain the first device group when the aggregation conditions are met.

[0122] In some embodiments, the data packet includes at least an outdoor unit identification code corresponding to each indoor unit, and the outdoor unit identification code is used by the terminal device to aggregate the first indoor unit with the same outdoor unit identification code among multiple indoor units into one air-conditioning identification (or in other words, aggregate into a first device group), and the air-conditioning identification is displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device.

[0123] In some embodiments, among multiple indoor units detected by the terminal device, the indoor unit with the strongest communication signal strength with the terminal device is determined as the first indoor unit; or a randomly selected indoor unit is determined as the first indoor unit.

[0124] In some embodiments, the data packet also includes a product identification, and the configuration type is determined based on the product identification. When the configuration type supports aggregated distribution network, it is determined that the indoor unit meets the aggregation conditions, and the indoor units that meet the aggregation conditions and have the same outdoor unit identification code (i.e., connected to the same outdoor unit) are aggregated into one air conditioner identification.

[0125] In some embodiments, the method also includes: automatically establishing a first communication connection between a first indoor unit and a terminal device, the first indoor unit being the indoor unit with the strongest signal among multiple indoor units detected by the terminal device; executing connection configuration of the first indoor unit in response to a network distribution operation instruction identified by the air conditioner; the first indoor unit acts as an agent to execute connection configuration of other indoor units.

[0126] In the above embodiment, after determining the first indoor unit, the terminal device can establish a connection with the first indoor unit, and provide network configuration for other indoor units according to the connection between the terminal device and the first indoor unit, and the other indoor units are indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit as the first indoor unit, and then the network configuration for other indoor units can be performed through the communication connection between the first indoor unit and the other indoor units. The number of the first indoor units can be one or more, that is, the terminal device can establish a connection with at least one indoor unit, and the network configuration of a group of indoor units can be completed through the connection, wherein a group of indoor units belong to the same air-conditioning device, and the air-conditioning outdoor units corresponding to a group of indoor units have the same SN.

[0127] In summary, this solution can display an aggregated air conditioning logo on the terminal, thereby realizing unified configuration and operation management of multiple indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit, avoiding users from manually configuring each indoor unit one by one, and avoiding frequent interactions with users during the configuration process. In addition, by displaying a logo on the interface, the user operation interface is simplified, and user insensitivity when configuring multiple indoor units of the same outdoor unit is enhanced.

[0128] Figure 4 The following is a flow chart of a method for configuring an air conditioning device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 As shown, the following steps may be included.

[0129] Step 401: automatically establish a first communication connection between a first indoor unit and a terminal device.

[0130] In some embodiments, a first communication connection may be automatically established between the terminal device and the first indoor unit, and the first communication connection may be, for example, a Bluetooth connection. The terminal device may send network configuration-related information to the indoor unit through the first communication connection to facilitate network configuration of the indoor unit. Step 402: In response to a network configuration operation instruction for the air conditioner identifier, execute connection configuration of the first indoor unit.

[0131] In some embodiments, in response to a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, a connection configuration of a first indoor unit is executed, including: obtaining a first network name and a first network password entered in a network selection interface of a first application of a terminal device to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and a server; and executing the connection configuration of the first indoor unit through the second communication connection.

[0132] Optionally, the indoor unit can determine the corresponding server according to the first network name and the first network password, and send a binding request to the server, and then complete the binding according to the binding key fed back by the server, so as to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server, and then the first indoor unit can send information related to the first indoor unit to the server through the second communication connection, and store it in the server, and then the server can control the first indoor unit according to the information related to the first indoor unit. Step 403, the first indoor unit acts as a proxy to execute the connection configuration of other indoor units.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first indoor unit acts as an agent to execute connection configuration of other indoor units, including: receiving a first request message sent by a terminal device so that the terminal device obtains a list of other indoor units; collecting at least one of the device identification, product identification, and binding status of each of the other indoor units to form a list of other indoor units; and sending the list to the terminal device in response to the first request message.

[0134] In other words, the terminal device can obtain a list of other indoor units belonging to the same air-conditioning device as the first indoor unit through the first indoor unit, and can realize automatic networking of a group of indoor units through communication connections between indoor units and connections between the first indoor unit and the terminal device. It is unnecessary for each indoor unit to be connected to the terminal device, thereby improving networking efficiency.

[0135] In some embodiments, the method also includes: other indoor units sending a binding request to the first indoor unit, and the first indoor unit sending the binding request to the server through a second communication connection; other indoor units receiving the binding key sent by the first indoor unit and fed back by the server to establish a communication connection between the other indoor units and the server.

[0136] In other words, other indoor units can send binding requests to the server and receive binding keys fed back by the server forwarded by the first indoor unit through the communication connection between the first indoor units and the communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server, so as to realize connection configuration of other indoor units through the first indoor unit as an agent.

[0137] In summary, this solution can display an aggregated air conditioning logo on the terminal, thereby realizing unified configuration and operation management of multiple indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit, avoiding users from manually configuring each indoor unit one by one, and avoiding frequent interactions with users during the configuration process. In addition, by displaying a logo on the interface, the user operation interface is simplified, and user insensitivity when configuring multiple indoor units of the same outdoor unit is enhanced.

[0138] The technical solution of the present disclosure is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific application examples.

[0139] The following is an aggregation method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, which can realize the aggregation of the control screens of the air-conditioning equipment, and can facilitate the unified management of the control screens of the air-conditioning equipment, such as Figure 5A As shown, it is an architecture diagram of air-conditioning equipment in a home scenario, wherein the air-conditioning central control screen is the control screen of the air-conditioning equipment. The name of the control screen of the air-conditioning equipment can also be central control screen, control panel, air-conditioning panel, etc., which is not limited in the present disclosure.

[0140] In the above architecture, the control panel can not only control the air-conditioning equipment, but also can be used to control other smart home devices, such as smart etc., smart switches, etc. Each air-conditioning equipment can correspond to at least one control panel, and an air-conditioning equipment can include an air-conditioning outdoor equipment and at least one air-conditioning indoor equipment, as well as at least one control panel corresponding to each air-conditioning indoor equipment.

[0141] In a specific example, the method steps include:

[0142] 1) If Figure 5B As shown, on the discovery page in the terminal device application, the Bluetooth broadcast packet sent by the control screen is scanned within the surrounding area of ​​the application. The Bluetooth broadcast packet carries the SN number of the external unit. The scanned control screen is aggregated according to the SN number of the external unit, and the device aggregation is displayed on the discovery page in the application.

[0143] Optionally, the air conditioning device can write the SN number of the outdoor unit into the Bluetooth broadcast package corresponding to the control panel. The Bluetooth broadcast package can also include the product identification PID corresponding to the control panel. The configuration type corresponding to the control panel, such as sc_type and eth_type, can be obtained from the IOT platform according to the PID. After receiving the Bluetooth broadcast package, the terminal device can determine whether the control panel needs to be aggregated according to the parameter value corresponding to the configuration type. For example, when sc_type=25ð_type=4, the control panel can be aggregated. Optionally, the control panels with the same SN number of the outdoor unit can be aggregated, and only one device can be displayed on the discovery page of the application. For example, only the air conditioning indoor device corresponding to the control panel with the strongest RSSI can be displayed. That is, the icon (ICON), name and code of the air conditioning indoor device model (Model) with the strongest RSSI can be used as the overall icon, name and code of the aggregated display device, and in order to prevent the icon and name from changing due to RSSI changes caused by user movement, the first determined icon and name need to be stored in the memory cache and remain unchanged during the application life cycle.

[0144] 2) After the aggregation is completed, the terminal device can select a control screen Bluetooth connection, such as Figure 5C As shown, after the connection is completed, you can select a network (such as a wireless network Wi-Fi), such as Figure 5D As shown, after the network is successfully selected, the main device can be configured. The main device is the control screen connected to the terminal device via Bluetooth. The configuration can include operations such as transmitting routing information and authentication.

[0145] 3) If Figure 5E As shown, a loading page can be displayed during the network configuration process. After the network configuration of the main device is successful, the terminal device sends an RPC command to the main device to obtain a device list and network configuration status of other devices.

[0146] 4) The master device can send back the list of discovered devices and other device network configuration status to the terminal device, which can be displayed on the terminal device interface. Fig. 5F The returned device list needs to include DID and PID. After the main device is successfully networked, it applies for the binding key (Bindkey) on behalf of other control panels through the internal bus to complete the binding, that is, it realizes network configuration for other control panels.

[0147] 5) After the configuration is completed, Figure 5G As shown, on the terminal device side, the corresponding room name and device name can be configured for the control panel.

[0148] In summary, the above examples of the present application can aggregate at least one control panel included in the air-conditioning equipment, which can facilitate unified management of the aggregated control panels, for example, unified network distribution can be performed to improve network distribution efficiency.

[0149] Fig. 6A FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a configuration device 600 for an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 6A As shown, it includes: a display module 601 and a processing module 602.

[0150] In some embodiments, the display module is used to display an air-conditioning logo on the interface of the first application of the terminal device in response to an operation instruction, and the air-conditioning logo is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

[0151] In some embodiments, the operation instruction is an add device operation instruction.

[0152] In some embodiments, the plurality of indoor units include a first indoor unit, and the processing module is used to establish a first communication connection with the first indoor unit after adding the device operation instruction.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first indoor unit is an indoor unit having the strongest signal among the detected multiple indoor units.

[0154] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to perform a selection operation on the air conditioner identification.

[0155] In some embodiments, the first communication connection comprises a Bluetooth connection.

[0156] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to perform connection configuration on the first indoor unit in response to a network configuration operation instruction for the air conditioner identifier.

[0157] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to configure the connections of other indoor units by using the first indoor unit as a proxy.

[0158] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to send a first request message to the first indoor unit to request to obtain a list of other indoor units; and automatically perform connection configuration on other indoor units.

[0159] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server; and to perform connection configuration on the first indoor unit through the second communication connection.

[0160] In some embodiments, the display module is used to display a network selection interface.

[0161] In some embodiments, the processing module is used to obtain the first network name and the first network password input in the network selection interface to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server.

[0162] In some embodiments, the display module is used to display a list of multiple indoor units on the interface of the first application of the terminal device after the second communication connection is established.

[0163] In some embodiments, the display module is used to display a first configuration interface in response to an operation instruction for an indoor unit on the list that has completed connection configuration.

[0164] In some embodiments, the first configuration interface is an interface related to configuring room properties.

[0165] In some embodiments, the server includes at least one of a cloud server and a hub server.

[0166] In some embodiments, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are wired, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected or indirectly connected through an outdoor unit. In summary, the configuration device 600 of the air-conditioning device can realize the aggregation of at least one indoor unit included in the air-conditioning device, which can facilitate the unified management of the aggregated indoor units, for example, unified network distribution can be performed to improve network distribution efficiency.

[0167] Figure 6BFIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a configuration device 610 for an air conditioning device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6B As shown, the device includes: a processing module 611.

[0168] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used to execute a connection configuration process, wherein the connection configuration process is triggered by a network configuration operation instruction for an air conditioner identifier, the air conditioner identifier is displayed on an interface of a first application of a terminal device, and the air conditioner identifier is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

[0169] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used to broadcast a Bluetooth signal so that the terminal device executes adding a device.

[0170] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used to automatically establish a first communication connection between a first indoor unit and a terminal device, wherein the first indoor unit is the indoor unit with the strongest signal among multiple indoor units detected by the terminal device; in response to a network distribution operation instruction identified by the air conditioner, the connection configuration of the first indoor unit is executed; the first indoor unit acts as an agent to execute the connection configuration of other indoor units.

[0171] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used to obtain a first network name and a first network password entered in a network selection interface of a first application of a terminal device to establish a second communication connection between an indoor unit and a server; and execute connection configuration of the first indoor unit through the second communication connection.

[0172] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used to receive a first request message sent by a terminal device so that the terminal device automatically configures connections to other indoor units; collects at least one of the device identification, product identification, and binding status of each of the other indoor units to form a first list; and sends the first list to the terminal device in response to the first request message.

[0173] In some embodiments, the processing unit is used for other indoor units to send a binding request to the first indoor unit, and the first indoor unit sends the binding request to the server through the second communication connection; the other indoor units receive the binding key sent by the first indoor unit and fed back by the server to establish a communication connection between the other indoor units and the server.

[0174] In some embodiments, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected by wire, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected or indirectly connected through an outdoor unit.

[0175] In summary, the configuration device 610 of the air-conditioning equipment can aggregate the indoor units of the air-conditioning equipment according to the data packet, which can facilitate unified management of the aggregated indoor units, for example, unified network distribution can be performed to improve network distribution efficiency.

[0176] In the embodiments provided in the present application, the methods and devices provided in the embodiments of the present application are introduced. In order to implement the functions in the methods provided in the embodiments of the present application, the electronic device may include a hardware structure and a software module, and implement the functions in the form of a hardware structure, a software module, or a hardware structure plus a software module. A function of the functions may be executed in the form of a hardware structure, a software module, or a hardware structure plus a software module.

[0177] Figure 7 is a block diagram of an electronic device 700 for implementing the above method according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device 700 may be a mobile phone, a computer, a messaging device, a game console, a tablet device, a medical device, a fitness device, a personal digital assistant, etc.

[0178] Reference Figure 7 , the electronic device 700 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 702 , a memory 704 , a power component 706 , a multimedia component 708 , an audio component 710 , an input / output (I / O) interface 712 , a sensor component 714 , and a communication component 716 .

[0179] The processing component 702 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 700, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operations, and recording operations. The processing component 702 may include one or more processors 720 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the above-mentioned method. In addition, the processing component 702 may include one or more modules to facilitate the interaction between the processing component 702 and other components. For example, the processing component 702 may include a multimedia module to facilitate the interaction between the multimedia component 708 and the processing component 702.

[0180] The memory 704 is configured to store various types of data to support operations on the electronic device 700. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device 700, contact data, phone book data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. The memory 704 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disk or optical disk.

[0181] The power supply component 706 provides power to the various components of the electronic device 700. The power supply component 706 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the electronic device 700.

[0182] The multimedia component 708 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the electronic device 700 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touch, slide, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensor may not only sense the boundaries of the touch or slide action, but also detect the duration and pressure associated with the touch or slide operation. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 708 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. When the electronic device 700 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front camera and / or the rear camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front camera and rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0183] The audio component 710 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 710 includes a microphone (MIC), and when the electronic device 700 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode, the microphone is configured to receive an external audio signal. The received audio signal can be further stored in the memory 704 or sent via the communication component 716. In some embodiments, the audio component 710 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0184] I / O interface 712 provides an interface between processing component 702 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include but are not limited to: a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0185] The sensor assembly 714 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the electronic device 700. For example, the sensor assembly 714 can detect the open / closed state of the electronic device 700, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the electronic device 700, and the sensor assembly 714 can also detect the position change of the electronic device 700 or a component of the electronic device 700, the presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device 700, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the electronic device 700, and the temperature change of the electronic device 700. The sensor assembly 714 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 714 may also include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 714 may also include an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0186] The communication component 716 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device 700 and other devices. The electronic device 700 can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 2G or 3G, 4G LTE, 5G NR (NewRadio) or a combination thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 716 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In an exemplary embodiment, the communication component 716 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[0187] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 700 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the above methods.

[0188] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 704 including instructions, and the instructions can be executed by a processor 720 of an electronic device 700 to perform the above method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, etc.

[0189] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions, wherein the computer instructions are used to enable a computer to execute the method described in the above embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0190] An embodiment of the present disclosure also proposes a system, which includes a terminal device and an air-conditioning device, the air-conditioning device includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected by wire, any one of the multiple indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected by wire, and the multiple indoor units are directly connected to each other or indirectly connected through the outdoor unit, wherein: any one of the multiple indoor units is used to implement the method described in the embodiment of the second aspect of the present disclosure, the terminal device can be used to implement the method described in the embodiment of the first aspect of the present disclosure, or the indoor unit is any one of the multiple indoor units as described in any one of the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0191] The embodiments of the present disclosure further provide a computer program product, including a computer program, which executes the method described in the above embodiments of the present disclosure when a processor is used.

[0192] An embodiment of the present disclosure also proposes an indoor unit of an air-conditioning device, characterized in that the indoor unit is used to execute any method in the second aspect of the present disclosure, or the indoor unit is any one of a plurality of indoor units as described in any one of the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0193] An embodiment of the present disclosure also proposes an air-conditioning device, comprising an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, the outdoor unit and the multiple indoor units are connected by wire, any one of the multiple indoor units comprises an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected by wire, the multiple indoor units are directly connected to each other or indirectly connected through the outdoor unit, any one of the multiple indoor units can execute any method as described in the second aspect of the present disclosure, or the indoor unit is any one of the multiple indoor units as described in any one of the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0194] Figure 8 FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a chip 800 for implementing the above method according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 8 The chip 800 includes a communication interface 801 and at least one processor 802. The communication interface 801 is used to receive signals input into the chip 800 or signals output from the above chip 800. The processor 802 communicates with the communication interface 801 and implements the method described in the above embodiment of the present disclosure through logic circuits or executing code instructions.

[0195] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0196] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any at least one embodiment or example in a suitable manner.

[0197] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a specific logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes alternative implementations in which functions may not be performed in the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0198] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as an ordered list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus (such as a computer-based system, a system including a processing module, or other system that can fetch instructions from an instruction execution system, device or apparatus and execute instructions), or in combination with these instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses. For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate or transmit a program for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus, or in combination with these instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses. More specific examples of computer-readable media (a non-exhaustive list) include the following: an electrical connection having at least one wiring (control method), a portable computer disk box (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber device, and a portable compact disk read-only memory (CDROM). In addition, the computer-readable medium may even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program is printed, since the program may be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium and then editing, interpreting or otherwise processing in a suitable manner if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0199] It should be understood that the various parts of the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented by any one of the following technologies known in the art or their combination: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function for a data signal, a dedicated integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0200] A person skilled in the art may understand that all or part of the steps in the method for implementing the above-mentioned embodiment may be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which, when executed, includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

[0201] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into a processing module, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned storage medium may be a read-only memory, a disk or an optical disk, etc.

[0202] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention. A person skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for configuring an air conditioning device, characterized in that: The air conditioning device comprises an outdoor unit and a plurality of indoor units, the outdoor unit and the plurality of indoor units are connected, and the method comprises: In response to the operation instruction, an air-conditioning logo is displayed on the interface of the first application of the terminal device, and the air-conditioning logo is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The operation instruction is an add device operation instruction.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The plurality of indoor units include a first indoor unit, and the method further includes: After the adding device operation instruction, a first communication connection is established with the first indoor unit.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The first indoor unit is an indoor unit having the strongest signal among the plurality of indoor units detected.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: Before establishing the first communication connection with the first indoor unit, the method further includes selecting the air conditioner identifier.

6. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The first communication connection comprises a Bluetooth connection.

7. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The method comprises: In response to the network configuration operation instruction for the air conditioner identifier, the first indoor unit is connected and configured.

8. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The method further comprises: The first indoor unit is used as a proxy to connect and configure the other indoor units.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that The step of configuring the connection of the other indoor units by using the first indoor unit as a proxy includes: Sending a first request message to the first indoor unit to request to obtain a list of other indoor units; The other indoor units are automatically configured for connection.

10. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The connecting configuration of the first indoor unit includes: establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server; The first indoor unit is connected and configured via the second communication connection.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The establishing a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server includes: Display the network selection interface; The first network name and the first network password input in the network selection interface are obtained to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and the server.

12. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The method further comprises: After the second communication connection is established, a list of the plurality of indoor units is displayed on an interface of the first application of the terminal device.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The method further comprises: In response to an operation instruction for an indoor unit on the list for which connection configuration has been completed, a first configuration interface is displayed.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The first configuration interface is an interface for configuring room attributes.

15. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that The server includes at least one of a cloud server and a central server.

16. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Any one of the plurality of indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected by wire, and the plurality of indoor units are directly connected to each other or indirectly connected through the outdoor unit.

17. A method for configuring air conditioning equipment, characterized in that: The air conditioning device comprises an outdoor unit and a plurality of indoor units, the outdoor unit and the plurality of indoor units are connected, and the method comprises: Execute a connection configuration process, wherein the connection configuration process is triggered by a network configuration operation instruction for an air-conditioning logo, the air-conditioning logo is displayed on an interface of a first application of a terminal device, and the air-conditioning logo is obtained by aggregating multiple indoor units.

18. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that The method further comprises: A first communication connection is established between a first indoor unit and the terminal device, wherein the first indoor unit is an indoor unit having the strongest signal among the multiple indoor units detected by the terminal device.

19. The method according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that The execution connection configuration process includes: In response to the network distribution operation instruction, executing a connection configuration process of the first indoor unit; The first indoor unit acts as a proxy to execute the connection configuration process of other indoor units.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The step of executing the connection configuration process of the first indoor unit in response to the network configuration operation instruction for the air conditioner identifier includes: Acquire a first network name and a first network password inputted in a network selection interface of a first application of the terminal device to establish a second communication connection between the first indoor unit and a server; The connection configuration process of the first indoor unit is executed through the second communication connection.

21. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that The first indoor unit acts as a proxy to execute connection configuration of other indoor units, including: The first indoor unit receives a first request message sent by the terminal device, so that the terminal device obtains a list of other indoor units; Collect at least one of the device identification, product identification, and binding status of each of the other indoor units to form a list of the other indoor units; In response to the first request message, the list is sent to the terminal device.

22. The method according to claim 17, characterized in that Any one of the plurality of indoor units includes an indoor unit and at least one control panel, the indoor unit and the at least one control panel are connected by wire, and the plurality of indoor units are directly connected to each other or indirectly connected through the outdoor unit.

23. An indoor unit of an air conditioning device, characterized in that: The indoor unit is used to perform the method according to any one of claims 17 to 22, or the indoor unit is any one of the plurality of indoor units according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

24. An air conditioning device, characterized in that: The air-conditioning equipment includes an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, the outdoor unit is connected to the multiple indoor units, any one of the multiple indoor units is capable of executing the method as described in any one of claims 17 to 22, or the indoor unit is any one of the multiple indoor units as described in any one of claims 1 to 16.

25. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: at least one processor; as well as a memory communicatively connected to the at least one processor; wherein, The memory stores instructions executable by the at least one processor, and the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the at least one processor to execute the method of any one of claims 1-16, or to execute the method of any one of claims 17-22.

26. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions, characterized in that: The computer instructions are used to cause the computer to execute the method according to any one of claims 1-16, or to execute the method according to any one of claims 17-22.

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