Household equipment control method and device, electronic equipment and storage medium

By configuring a sound wave interference module in a smart home device, and automatically controlling a sound wave interference with user behavior information and device environment information, the privacy and security of smart home devices being maliciously eavesdropped is solved, and the security of device communication and convenience of privacy protection are achieved.

CN119916702APending Publication Date: 2025-05-02GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411934840.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-05-02

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Technical Problem

Because smart home devices need to continuously monitor user voice commands, they have the risk of being maliciously used for eavesdropping, resulting in privacy and security issues.

Method used

A sound wave interference module is configured in home appliances. By obtaining user behavior information and device environment information, it automatically determines whether to trigger the start or stop the sound wave interference to ensure the safety of device communication.

Benefits of technology

Through sound wave interference technology, it effectively prevents eavesdropping and provides a brand new privacy protection method. It can automatically start and stop sound wave interference based on environmental monitoring and user behavior, improving the convenience and effectiveness of privacy protection.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a household equipment control method and device, electronic equipment and a storage medium, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining the user behavior information of first household equipment and / or the current equipment environment information of the first household equipment, the first household appliance is a household appliance configured with a sound wave interference module used for carrying out sound wave interference; judging whether to trigger to start or stop sound wave interference of a sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and / or the equipment environment information; and controlling the sound wave interference module to start or stop sound wave interference when judging that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop. According to the embodiment of the invention, the sound wave interference module is configured on the household appliance, and the sound wave interference can be automatically started or stopped in combination with the user behavior information and / or the equipment environment information, so that the communication security of the household appliance is ensured.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of home appliance control technology, and in particular to a home appliance control method and device, electronic equipment, and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet of Things (IOT) technology, smart home devices are becoming more and more popular. These devices include smart speakers, smart TVs, smart air conditioners, smart lighting control systems, etc. They can realize intelligent control and management of the home environment through voice recognition and artificial intelligence technology. The popularity of smart homes has greatly improved people's quality of life and convenience.

[0003] Although smart home devices have brought many conveniences, they have also caused some privacy and security issues. For example, some smart home devices that use voice control technology need to continuously monitor the user's voice commands, so there is a risk of being maliciously exploited for eavesdropping. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, a method and device for controlling household appliances, an electronic device, and a storage medium are proposed to overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, including:

[0005] A household device control method, the method comprising:

[0006] Acquiring user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0007] Based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger starting or stopping the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0008] When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop, the sound wave interference module is controlled to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes:

[0010] When determining to trigger starting or stopping the acoustic interference of the acoustic interference module in the first household appliance, determining a second household appliance associated with the first household appliance, wherein the second household appliance is a household appliance equipped with the acoustic interference module for performing acoustic interference;

[0011] The control data of the sound wave interference module is sent to the second household appliance to control the second household appliance to turn on or off the sound wave interference, and the control data is for the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes:

[0013] In response to a first configuration operation for the acoustic wave interference module, configuring a first triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to start acoustic wave interference and a second triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to stop acoustic wave interference;

[0014] Wherein, judging whether to trigger starting or stopping the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information includes:

[0015] Determine whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the first trigger condition, so as to determine whether to trigger and start the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0016] Determine whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the first trigger condition to determine whether to trigger turning off the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance.

[0017] Optionally, it also includes:

[0018] In response to a second configuration operation for the acoustic interference module, configuring a startup mode and / or startup parameters of the acoustic interference module;

[0019] When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop, controlling the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference includes:

[0020] When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start,

[0021] Determine a target startup mode and / or target startup parameters corresponding to the user behavior information and / or the device environment information;

[0022] The acoustic interference module is controlled to start the acoustic interference according to the target startup mode and the target startup parameter.

[0023] Optionally, after configuring a first triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to start acoustic wave interference and a second triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to stop acoustic wave interference, the method includes:

[0024] Initializing the sound wave interference module.

[0025] Optionally, it also includes:

[0026] Obtaining feedback information of the target user on the sound wave interference control performed by the sound wave interference module;

[0027] The configuration data of the acoustic interference module is adjusted based on the feedback information, wherein the configuration data includes any one or more of a first trigger condition, a second trigger condition, a startup mode, and a startup parameter.

[0028] Optionally, it also includes:

[0029] When the sound wave interference module turns on the sound wave interference, the first household appliance is controlled to execute a preset data security measure.

[0030] Optionally, the data security measures include any one or more of the following:

[0031] When it is detected that the first household appliance communicates with other devices, encrypting the transmitted data;

[0032] When it is detected that the first household appliance stores data, encrypting the data to be stored;

[0033] When it is detected that the first household appliance is performing parameter setting or updating, an identity authentication is performed on the user performing the operation.

[0034] Optionally, it also includes:

[0035] After the first household appliance starts the sound wave interference, the sound wave interference module is controlled to release ultrasonic waves in a preset direction and a preset area.

[0036] A household equipment control device, the device comprising:

[0037] a data acquisition module, used to acquire user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0038] A judgment module, used for judging whether to trigger starting or stopping the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information;

[0039] The device control module is used to control the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance to start or stop the sound wave interference when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0040] An electronic device comprises a processor, a memory and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein the computer program implements the household appliance control method as described above when executed by the processor.

[0041] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the household appliance control method as described above is implemented.

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, user behavior information of a first household appliance and / or current device environment information of the first household appliance are obtained, wherein the first household appliance is a household appliance configured with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference; based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, it can be determined whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance; and when it is determined that the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered, the sound wave interference module is controlled to start or stop the sound wave interference, thereby achieving that by configuring the sound wave interference module on the household appliance, the sound wave interference can be automatically turned on or off in combination with the user behavior information and / or the device environment information to ensure the communication security of the household appliance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative labor.

[0045] Figure 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a household appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 is a flowchart of another method for controlling household appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 3 is a flowchart of another method for controlling household appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 4 is a flowchart of another method for controlling household appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a control process of a sound wave control module of a household appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a home appliance control device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] With the development of Internet of Things (IOT) technology, smart home devices are becoming more and more popular. These devices include smart speakers, smart TVs, smart air conditioners, smart lighting control systems, etc. They can achieve intelligent control and management of the home environment through voice recognition and artificial intelligence technology. The popularity of smart homes has greatly improved people's quality of life and convenience.

[0053] Voice control technology is an important part of smart home. By embedding microphones and voice recognition modules, smart home devices can receive and recognize user voice commands, thereby achieving remote control of the devices. This voice control technology greatly simplifies the user's operation process and provides users with a more natural and intuitive way of interaction.

[0054] Although smart home devices bring many conveniences, they also raise some privacy and security issues. Since these smart home devices need to continuously monitor the user's voice commands during use, there is a risk of being maliciously exploited for eavesdropping. Hackers can illegally invade home devices and obtain the user's voice data, thereby infringing on the user's privacy. In addition, the design of some smart home devices may have security vulnerabilities, which may be exploited by criminals for eavesdropping and recording.

[0055] At present, privacy protection measures for smart home devices mainly include data encryption, device authentication, access control, etc. However, these measures are mainly focused on data transmission and storage, and cannot effectively prevent the device itself from being used as an eavesdropping tool. In addition, existing privacy protection measures often require complex configuration and management, which are difficult for ordinary users to operate and maintain.

[0056] In the embodiment of the present invention, by configuring a sound wave interference module on the home appliance, the sound wave interference can be automatically turned on or off in combination with user behavior information and device environment information to ensure the communication security of the home appliance.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 , shows a flowchart of a method for controlling a household appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which is applied to a first household appliance and may specifically include the following steps:

[0058] Step S101, obtaining user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0059] In the embodiment of the present invention, improvements can be made to household appliances to ensure that the household appliances can safely implement voice control technology. Specifically, a sound wave interference module can be set in the household appliance, and the sound wave interference module generates interference sound waves to prevent other devices from stealing relevant voice data of the household appliance. The interference sound wave can be an ultrasonic wave. When the ultrasonic interference is released, since the frequency of the ultrasonic wave is higher than the human hearing range, it will not affect the normal hearing of humans, but it will interfere with the normal operation of the recording device used to steal voice data, thereby realizing safe voice control of the household appliance.

[0060] In practical applications, the first home appliance may be a smart home appliance such as a smart TV or smart control. The first home appliance is provided with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference. During the operation of the first home appliance, the current user behavior information and the current device environment information of the first home appliance may be obtained. The user behavior data may be behaviors related to voice control, such as the user's behavior of starting the voice control function, the user's behavior of using the voice control function, etc. The device environment information of the first home appliance may be the sound information in the environment where the first home appliance is located. In practical applications, a sound collection module, such as a microphone module, may be provided in the first home appliance, and the sound information in the surrounding environment may be collected through the sound collection device.

[0061] The user behavior and / or environmental information related to voice control can reflect the environmental safety status of the first household appliance, and then the interference control of the sound wave interference module can be performed by analyzing the user behavior and environmental information.

[0062] Step S102, based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0063] After obtaining user behavior information and / or device environment information, if the first home appliance currently does not start the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module, it can be determined based on the acquired information whether to trigger the start of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first home appliance. If the first home appliance currently starts the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference mode, it can be determined based on the acquired information whether the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first home appliance needs to be turned off.

[0064] Step S103, when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household electrical appliance is triggered to start or stop, control the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0065] When analyzing the first home appliance in combination with the user behavior information and / or environmental information of the first home appliance, if the current user behavior information and / or environmental information of the first home appliance indicates that the voice data of the first home appliance is easily eavesdropped by other devices when the voice control function is currently used, and the current environment of the first home appliance is unsafe, it is determined to trigger the start of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first home appliance, and then control the sound wave interference module to start the sound wave interference to ensure the safety of the first home appliance. If the first home appliance is currently in the first home appliance safety state, the sound wave interference module maintains the sound wave interference state; if the current user behavior information and environmental information of the first home appliance indicates that the voice data of the first home appliance is not easily eavesdropped by other devices when the voice control function is currently used, and the current environment of the first home appliance is relatively safe, the already running sound wave interference module can be turned off.

[0066] In the embodiments of the present invention, sound waves of a specific frequency are emitted to effectively interfere with the normal operation of the recording device, thereby preventing eavesdropping from the source. Unlike traditional privacy protection measures (such as data encryption and access control), sound wave interference technology can directly affect the working principle of the recording device, providing a new privacy protection method. At the same time, sound wave interference can be automatically started and stopped according to environmental monitoring and user behavior, providing convenient privacy protection.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present invention, the user is supported to perform personalized settings and control the sound wave interference function according to personal needs through the control application. Preset modes and custom options are provided, and the user can easily adjust the sound wave interference parameters to improve the applicability of the system and user satisfaction. In actual applications, the sound wave interference module can be configured and adjusted in the first home appliance, and the configuration items may include but are not limited to any one or more of the following:

[0068] The first trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to start sound wave interference, the second trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to stop sound wave interference, the sound wave start mode, and the start parameters (such as band, frequency, time, area and other parameters).

[0069] Specifically, the first household appliance may be provided with a configuration function of the sound wave interference module, and the user may configure the sound wave interference module through the configuration function of the sound wave interference module.

[0070] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first household appliance can configure a first trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to start the sound wave interference and a second trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to stop the sound wave interference in response to the first configuration operation for the sound wave interference module. Then, it can be determined whether to trigger the start of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance by judging whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the first trigger condition; and it can be determined whether to trigger the shutdown of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance by judging whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the second trigger condition.

[0071] In actual applications, the user can configure the first trigger condition for the acoustic interference module to start the acoustic interference and the second trigger condition for closing the acoustic interference. Furthermore, by matching the user behavior information and / or the device environment information with the configured trigger condition, it can be determined whether the acoustic interference will be triggered or closed.

[0072] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first household appliance can configure the startup mode and / or startup parameters of the sound wave interference module in response to the second configuration operation for the sound wave interference module, and then when determining to trigger the startup of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance, determine the target startup mode and / or target startup parameters corresponding to the user behavior information and / or device environment information; and control the sound wave interference module to start the sound wave interference according to the target startup mode and target startup parameters.

[0073] In practical applications, the start-up mode and / or start-up parameters of the acoustic interference module may also be pre-configured to control the acoustic interference module to execute the acoustic interference according to the configured parameters when it is triggered to start.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, after configuring a first trigger condition for triggering the acoustic interference module to start acoustic interference and a second trigger condition for triggering the acoustic interference module to stop acoustic interference, the acoustic interference module can be initialized to update the configuration of the acoustic interference module.

[0075] In actual applications, after the first household appliance is powered on, the system self-check is performed. After the self-check is passed, the acoustic interference module can be executed for initialization, and then the acoustic interference module can be applied to implement acoustic interference. The user can also personalize the first household appliance. After completing the personalized configuration, the acoustic interference module can be initialized to update the configuration of the acoustic interference module.

[0076] In one embodiment of the present invention, an intelligent control system can also be developed for the first household appliance, which can automatically determine when to start or stop the sound wave interference by combining environmental monitoring (such as sound detection, user location recognition) and voice recognition technology. In the intelligent control system, a machine learning algorithm can also be used to improve the intelligence and accuracy of the system. For example, a data-based machine module can be trained through data, and the machine module can output the analysis result of triggering or starting the sound wave interference module according to the input user behavior information and device environment information, and then step S103 can be executed based on the judgment result.

[0077] In the embodiment of the present invention, a suitable sound wave interference technology can be selected, such as high-frequency sound wave interference: the high-frequency sound wave interference is used to protect the privacy of users and prevent eavesdropping devices (such as hidden microphones) from capturing the content of conversations. The advantage is that high-frequency sound waves are not easily detected by human ears and will not interfere with daily life.

[0078] When using high-frequency sound waves, it can be ensured that the high-frequency sound waves do not interfere with the normal operation of other electronic devices. To achieve this goal, the following measures can be taken in the first household appliance:

[0079] (1) Use signal isolation and shielding: Use sound-absorbing or shielding materials around the acoustic interference module to reduce the diffusion and reflection of sound waves and reduce the impact on other devices.

[0080] (2) Isolation design: In the internal design of the equipment, isolation technology (such as shielding covers and isolation layers) is used to prevent acoustic signals from interfering with other electronic components.

[0081] (3) Directional sound wave technology: Directional sound wave technology is used to focus sound waves in a specific direction and area, reducing the impact on other equipment. For example, directional ultrasonic speakers are used around doors and windows to generate sound wave interference only in the area that needs protection.

[0082] (4) Frequency modulation and dynamic adjustment:

[0083] Frequency hopping technology: Use frequency hopping technology to quickly switch the acoustic interference signal between multiple frequencies to avoid staying on one frequency for a long time, thereby reducing interference to specific equipment.

[0084] Real-time monitoring and dynamic adjustment: Sensors are used to monitor the working status of electronic devices in the environment in real time, and the frequency and intensity of acoustic interference are dynamically adjusted. For example, when a Wi-Fi signal is detected, the acoustic interference in that frequency band can be temporarily avoided.

[0085] (5) User settings and personalized adjustments

[0086] User-friendly settings interface: Provide a user-friendly settings interface so that users can adjust the frequency and intensity of the sound wave interference device according to actual needs. For example, a "low interference mode" option can be provided in the application.

[0087] Preset Mode: Multiple preset modes are provided, and users can choose the appropriate mode according to different scenarios. For example, "Night Mode" can reduce the intensity of sound waves and reduce the impact on sleep.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sound wave interference module also needs to consider compatibility with household electrical appliances to ensure that the sound wave interference technology is compatible with existing smart home devices and home environment and does not have a negative impact on other electronic devices.

[0089] To achieve the above effects, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive compatibility tests on the acoustic interference module to ensure that the acoustic interference signal does not interfere with the normal operation of other electronic devices. Shielding and isolation measures should be designed to prevent the acoustic interference signal from spreading to unnecessary areas.

[0090] Compatibility testing may include the following processes:

[0091] (1) Laboratory testing

[0092] Test environment preparation: Build a simulated home environment in the laboratory, including various common smart home devices, such as smart bulbs, smart speakers, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices, smart TVs, etc.

[0093] Equipment List: List all equipment that needs to be tested, making sure to cover common makes and models.

[0094] Baseline test: Without sound interference, record the normal working status and performance parameters of each device, such as network connection speed, response time, sound quality, etc.

[0095] (2) Sound wave interference test

[0096] Acoustic interference is turned on: After the baseline test is completed, the acoustic interference equipment is gradually turned on, adjusting different frequencies and intensities, and recording the performance changes of each device.

[0097] Frequency scan: Perform a frequency scan to determine which frequency bands may interfere with existing equipment, and record the specific frequencies and corresponding equipment responses.

[0098] Intensity test: Test the impact of sound wave interference on the equipment at different intensities to find the critical intensity value.

[0099] (3) Actual environment testing

[0100] Home environment testing: Install the sound wave interference device in an actual home environment and conduct long-term testing (such as several days to several weeks) to observe the performance of the device in daily use.

[0101] User feedback: Collect feedback from family members to find out if they have experienced device failures or performance degradation during use.

[0102] (4) Data analysis and optimization

[0103] Data analysis: Analyze test data from labs and real environments to identify interference sources and affected devices.

[0104] Optimization and adjustment: Based on the analysis results, the frequency, intensity and working mode of the sound wave interference equipment are optimized and adjusted to ensure compatibility.

[0105] In the embodiment of the present invention, the acoustic interference module can be seamlessly integrated into the smart home device without affecting the normal function and user experience of the device. And through the above comprehensive compatibility testing and design, it is ensured that the acoustic interference technology is compatible with existing smart home devices and home environments, and does not have a negative impact on other electronic devices.

[0106] In an embodiment of the present invention, user behavior information of a first household appliance and current device environment information of the first household appliance are obtained, wherein the first household appliance is a household appliance configured with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference; based on the user behavior information and the device environment information, it can be determined whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance; and when it is determined that the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered, the sound wave interference module is controlled to start or stop the sound wave interference, thereby realizing that by configuring the sound wave interference module on the household appliance, the sound wave interference can be automatically turned on or off in combination with the user behavior information and the device environment information, so as to ensure the communication security of the household appliance.

[0107] Reference Figure 2 , shows a flowchart of another method for controlling home appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which may specifically include the following steps:

[0108] Step S201, obtaining user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0109] Step S202, based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0110] Step S203, when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household electrical appliance is triggered to start or stop, control the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0111] Step S204, when determining to trigger the start or stop of the acoustic interference of the acoustic interference module in the first home appliance, determining a second home appliance associated with the first home appliance, wherein the second home appliance is a home appliance equipped with the acoustic interference module for performing acoustic interference;

[0112] In actual applications, when the voice control process of a first home appliance may be unsafe, if the first home appliance is associated with one or more second home appliances, the second home appliances can be notified for collaborative control to ensure the voice data security of the second home appliances.

[0113] The second associated home appliance can be determined based on factors such as the type of the first home appliance and the area where it is located. For example, when one home appliance performs sound wave interference, home appliances of the same type in the same area can notify another home appliance to turn on sound wave interference at the same time.

[0114] At the same time, in practical applications, communication protocols and coordination algorithms can be developed between multiple home appliances to enable multiple devices to share information and work together, ensuring the coverage and consistency of acoustic interference signals and avoiding interference blind spots.

[0115] Step S205: sending the control data of the sound wave interference module to the second household appliance to control the second household appliance to turn on or off.

[0116] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the acoustic interference of the first household appliance is activated, the acoustic control module of the second household appliance associated with collaborative control can be triggered to ensure that multiple associated household appliances are in a safe communication environment. That is, a multi-device collaborative working mechanism is provided in an embodiment of the present invention, so that multiple smart home devices can share information and work together to ensure the privacy protection effect of the entire home environment. In addition, the coverage and consistency of the acoustic interference signal can be achieved through the communication protocol and coordination algorithm between devices, avoiding interference blind spots and improving the overall privacy protection level.

[0117] Reference Figure 3 , shows a flowchart of another method for controlling home appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which may specifically include the following steps:

[0118] Step S301, obtaining user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0119] Step S302, based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0120] Step S303, when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household electrical appliance is triggered to start or stop, control the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0121] Step S304, obtaining feedback information of the target user on the sound wave interference control performed by the sound wave interference module;

[0122] User feedback information may include user satisfaction, user modification suggestions and other feedback information.

[0123] Step S305, adjusting the configuration data of the acoustic interference module based on the feedback information;

[0124] The configuration data includes any one or more of the first trigger condition, the second trigger condition, the startup mode, and the startup parameters.

[0125] Specifically, it may include a first trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to start sound wave interference, a second trigger condition for triggering the sound wave interference module to stop sound wave interference, a sound wave start-up mode, and start-up parameters (such as band, frequency, time, area and other parameters).

[0126] In the embodiment of the present invention, the currently configured sound wave interference module can be optimized by receiving user feedback information on the existing sound wave interference module to ensure that the sound wave interference module is more coordinated.

[0127] Reference Figure 4 , shows a flowchart of another method for controlling home appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which may specifically include the following steps:

[0128] Step S401, obtaining user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0129] Step S402, based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0130] Step S403, when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household electrical appliance is triggered to start or stop, control the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0131] Step S404, when the sound wave interference module turns on the sound wave interference, control the first household appliance to execute a preset data security measure.

[0132] Among them, data security measures include any one or more of the following:

[0133] (1) When it is detected that the first household appliance communicates with other devices, encrypting the transmitted data;

[0134] (2) When it is detected that the first household appliance stores data, data encryption processing is performed on the data to be stored; the encryption method can be set according to actual needs, and no excessive restrictions are imposed on this in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0135] (3) When it is detected that the first household appliance is performing parameter setting or updating, the user performing the operation is authenticated, for example, in accordance with a preset authentication method, such as password or fingerprint authentication.

[0136] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the first household appliance turns on the sound wave interference, the data security of the first household appliance can be further optimized by executing data security measures.

[0137] The system structure of the household appliance in the embodiment of the present invention can be divided into a hardware part and a software part, wherein the hardware part may include an acoustic interference module, an environmental monitoring module, a control center and a communication module, and the acoustic interference module is used to be integrated inside the household appliance to emit interference sound waves. The environmental monitoring module includes a microphone and a camera to capture environmental sounds and monitor user behavior. The control center includes a built-in processing unit for analyzing data and controlling the acoustic interference module. The communication module can support data sharing and remote control between devices.

[0138] The software part is divided into operating system, intelligent analysis algorithm, user interface and mobile application. Among them, the operating system can run on the control center of the home appliance to manage the hardware and software resources of the device. The intelligent analysis algorithm can be used to analyze the ambient sound and user behavior to determine whether it is necessary to start the sound wave interference. The user interface and mobile application can provide user settings, status monitoring and feedback functions.

[0139] Reference Figure 5 , shows a schematic diagram of the control process of a sound wave control module of a household appliance in the implementation of the present invention, which may specifically include the following steps:

[0140] Step S501, device power on: the home appliance automatically starts after being powered on. The control center performs a system self-check to ensure that all modules are working properly.

[0141] Step S502, initialization of the acoustic interference module: the acoustic interference module performs a self-check and calibrates the working status of the transmitter and the receiver.

[0142] Step S503: User settings and personalized configuration

[0143] (1) User interface and mobile applications:

[0144] Users set up the home appliance through the touch screen or mobile application.

[0145] Users can choose preset privacy protection modes or customize settings (such as sound wave frequency, intensity, etc.).

[0146] (2) Personalized configuration:

[0147] Users can adjust the trigger conditions of sound wave interference (such as specific time periods, specific environmental sounds, etc.).

[0148] Users can set different privacy protection areas and priorities.

[0149] Step S504: real-time environmental sound capture:

[0150] (1) Environmental sound capture:

[0151] The microphone in the environmental monitoring module captures environmental sounds in real time and transmits them to the control center.

[0152] (2) Data analysis:

[0153] Intelligent analysis algorithms analyze environmental sounds and user behavior data to determine whether there is a risk of privacy leakage.

[0154] Step S505, intelligent judgment and automatic control:

[0155] (1) Determine whether to start the acoustic interference:

[0156] Based on the analysis results, the intelligent control module determines whether it is necessary to start the sound wave interference.

[0157] If it is determined that it needs to be started, the sound wave interference module is activated to emit interference sound waves.

[0158] If it is determined that startup is not necessary, continue with environmental monitoring.

[0159] After activating the sound waves, multiple devices can work together.

[0160] (1) Inter-device communication: Home appliances share data with other devices through communication modules to ensure privacy protection of the overall environment.

[0161] (2) Coordination algorithm: Through the coordination algorithm, the acoustic interference of multiple devices is ensured to work at different frequencies or time periods to avoid mutual interference.

[0162] Step S506, data encryption and user authentication: Encryption technology is used for communication between devices and data storage to ensure data security. Users need to pass identity authentication (such as password, fingerprint) to set and adjust. Among them, the encryption algorithm used in the encryption technology can be set according to the actual scenario, and this is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0163] In practical applications, system reliability testing can be performed on home appliances: regular system self-checks and reliability tests can be performed to ensure long-term stable operation of the equipment, handle faults and abnormal situations, and provide fault reports and solutions.

[0164] Step S507, real-time monitoring and status display: the user can monitor the device status and environmental conditions in real time through the interface or mobile application.

[0165] In addition, for the home appliances in the embodiments of the present invention, users can provide feedback, and the system can adjust and optimize itself according to the feedback. At the same time, the system can record environmental data and user behavior data, continuously optimize the intelligent analysis algorithm, and improve the privacy protection effect.

[0166] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the method embodiments are described as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should be aware that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited by the order of the actions described, because according to the embodiments of the present invention, certain steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions involved are not necessarily required by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0167] Reference Figure 6 , shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a home appliance control device provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which may specifically include the following modules:

[0168] A data acquisition module 601 is used to acquire user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference;

[0169] A determination module 602 is used to determine whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information;

[0170] The device control module 603 is used to control the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance to start or stop the sound wave interference when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0171] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device may further include:

[0172] A second home appliance determining module, configured to determine a second home appliance associated with the first home appliance when determining to trigger starting or stopping the acoustic interference of the acoustic interference module in the first home appliance, wherein the second home appliance is a home appliance equipped with the acoustic interference module for performing acoustic interference;

[0173] The collaborative control module is used to send the control data of the sound wave interference module to the second household appliance to control the second household appliance to turn on or off the sound wave interference, and the control data is for the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

[0174] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0175] A first configuration module, configured to, in response to a first configuration operation for the acoustic wave interference module, configure a first triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to start acoustic wave interference and a second triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to stop acoustic wave interference;

[0176] The judging module may include the following submodules:

[0177] A first judgment submodule, used for judging whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the first trigger condition, so as to judge whether to trigger and start the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0178] The second judgment submodule is used to judge whether to trigger the closing of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the second trigger condition.

[0179] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0180] A second configuration module, configured to configure a startup mode and / or startup parameters of the acoustic wave interference module in response to a second configuration operation for the acoustic wave interference module;

[0181] Wherein, the device control module may include:

[0182] a startup data determination submodule, configured to determine a target startup mode and / or target startup parameters corresponding to the user behavior information and / or the device environment information when determining the sound wave interference that triggers the startup of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance;

[0183] The acoustic interference start-up submodule is used to control the acoustic interference module to start the acoustic interference according to the target start-up mode and the target start-up parameter.

[0184] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0185] The initialization submodule is used to initialize the sound wave interference module.

[0186] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0187] A feedback information acquisition module, used to acquire feedback information of a target user on the sound wave interference control performed by the sound wave interference module;

[0188] A feedback adjustment module is used to adjust the configuration data of the acoustic interference module based on the feedback information, wherein the configuration data includes any one or more of a first trigger condition, a second trigger condition, a startup mode, and a startup parameter.

[0189] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0190] The data security measure execution module is used to control the first household appliance to execute preset data security measures when the sound wave interference module turns on the sound wave interference.

[0191] In one embodiment of the present invention, the data security measures include any one or more of the following:

[0192] When it is detected that the first household appliance communicates with other devices, encrypting the transmitted data;

[0193] When it is detected that the first household appliance stores data, performing data encryption processing on the data to be stored;

[0194] When it is detected that the first household appliance is performing parameter setting or updating, an identity authentication is performed on the user performing the operation.

[0195] In one embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises:

[0196] The ultrasonic wave releasing module is used to control the acoustic wave interference module to release ultrasonic waves in a preset direction and a preset area after the first household appliance starts the acoustic wave interference.

[0197] In an embodiment of the present invention, user behavior information of a first household appliance and current device environment information of the first household appliance are obtained, wherein the first household appliance is a household appliance configured with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference; based on the user behavior information and the device environment information, it can be determined whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance; and when it is determined that the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered, the sound wave interference module is controlled to start or stop the sound wave interference, thereby realizing that by configuring the sound wave interference module on the household appliance, the sound wave interference can be automatically turned on or off in combination with the user behavior information and the device environment information to ensure the communication security of the household appliance.

[0198] An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, which may include a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor. When the computer program is executed by the processor, the above-mentioned home appliance control method is implemented.

[0199] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the above-mentioned method for controlling home appliances is implemented.

[0200] As for the device embodiment, since it is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the partial description of the method embodiment.

[0201] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0202] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention may be provided as methods, devices, or computer program products. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a complete hardware embodiment, a complete software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Moreover, the embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program codes.

[0203] The embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that each process and / or block in the flowchart and / or block diagram, as well as the combination of the processes and / or blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, an embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to generate a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device generate instructions for implementing the processes in the flowchart and / or block diagram. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in a block or multiple blocks.

[0204] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory capable of directing a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a specific manner, so that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce a manufactured product including an instruction device, which implements the process Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A function specified in one or more boxes.

[0205] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device so that a series of operating steps are executed on the computer or other programmable terminal device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions for executing on the computer or other programmable terminal device to implement the process. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A step that specifies a function in one or more boxes.

[0206] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0207] Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or terminal device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or terminal device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "including one..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or terminal device including the elements.

[0208] The above is a detailed introduction to a home appliance control method and device, an electronic device, and a storage medium. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and its core idea. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling household appliances, characterized in that: The method comprises: Acquiring user behavior information of a first home appliance and / or current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference; Based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information, determining whether to trigger starting or stopping the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance; When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop, the sound wave interference module is controlled to start or stop the sound wave interference.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: When determining to trigger starting or stopping the acoustic interference of the acoustic interference module in the first household appliance, determining a second household appliance associated with the first household appliance, wherein the second household appliance is a household appliance equipped with the acoustic interference module for performing acoustic interference; The control data of the sound wave interference module is sent to the second household appliance to control the second household appliance to turn on or off the sound wave interference, and the control data is for the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: In response to a first configuration operation for the acoustic wave interference module, configuring a first triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to start acoustic wave interference and a second triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to stop acoustic wave interference; Wherein, judging whether to trigger starting or stopping the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and / or the device environment information includes: Determine whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the first trigger condition, so as to determine whether to trigger and start the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance; Determine whether the user behavior information and / or the device environment information matches the second trigger condition to determine whether to trigger turning off the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: In response to a second configuration operation for the acoustic interference module, configuring a startup mode and / or startup parameters of the acoustic interference module; When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop, controlling the sound wave interference module to start or stop the sound wave interference includes: When it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start, Determine a target startup mode and / or target startup parameters corresponding to the user behavior information and / or the device environment information; The acoustic interference module is controlled to start the acoustic interference according to the target startup mode and the target startup parameter.

5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: After configuring a first triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to start acoustic wave interference and a second triggering condition for triggering the acoustic wave interference module to stop acoustic wave interference, the method includes: Initializing the sound wave interference module.

6. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: Also includes: Acquiring feedback information of the target user on the sound wave interference control performed by the sound wave interference module; The configuration data of the acoustic interference module is adjusted based on the feedback information, wherein the configuration data includes any one or more of a first trigger condition, a second trigger condition, a startup mode, and a startup parameter.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: When the sound wave interference module turns on the sound wave interference, the first household appliance is controlled to execute a preset data security measure.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that The data security measures include any one or more of the following: When it is detected that the first household appliance communicates with other devices, encrypting the transmitted data; When it is detected that the first household appliance stores data, performing data encryption processing on the data to be stored; When it is detected that the first household appliance is performing parameter setting or updating, an identity authentication is performed on the user performing the operation.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: After the first household appliance starts the sound wave interference, the sound wave interference module is controlled to release ultrasonic waves in a preset direction and a preset area.

10. A home appliance control device, characterized in that: The device comprises: a data acquisition module, configured to acquire user behavior information of a first home appliance and current device environment information of the first home appliance, wherein the first home appliance is a home appliance equipped with a sound wave interference module for performing sound wave interference; A judgment module, used for judging whether to trigger the start or stop of the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance based on the user behavior information and the device environment information; The device control module is used to control the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance to start or stop the sound wave interference when it is determined that the sound wave interference of the sound wave interference module in the first household appliance is triggered to start or stop the sound wave interference.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: The method comprises a processor, a memory and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method for controlling a household appliance as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented.

12. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the home appliance control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented.

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