Control method and device based on air conditioning equipment, storage medium and air conditioning equipment

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a control method, apparatus, storage medium, and air conditioning equipment based on an air conditioning device. The method, in particular, involves: responding to a first control command to control a first controlled device, determining whether the first controlled device can be controlled during an air conditioning upgrade process based on a currently upgraded device within the air conditioning equipment; and, if it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, sending the first control command to a server to control the first controlled device. By applying the technical solution of this disclosure, if it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled via a server, a first control command can be sent to the server to control the first controlled device. This provides users with control functions for other controlled devices besides the air conditioning equipment during the air conditioning upgrade process, reducing the functional limitations of the control panel during the upgrade, meeting more user needs, and effectively improving the user's home experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method, device, storage medium, and air conditioning equipment based on air conditioning equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of air conditioning technology, air conditioners are becoming increasingly intelligent and feature-rich, requiring frequent maintenance and upgrades.

[0003] Currently, the relevant technology prevents users from operating the functions on the control panel of the air conditioner that is being upgraded, thus failing to meet more of the user's needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a control method, apparatus, storage medium, and air conditioning equipment based on air conditioning equipment. The main purpose is to improve the technical problem that users cannot operate the functions on the control panel of air conditioners that are currently being upgraded, thus failing to meet the users' diverse usage needs.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control method based on an air conditioning device is provided, the air conditioning device including one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each of the multiple indoor units having its own corresponding control panel, including:

[0006] In response to a first control command to control the first controlled device, it is determined whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process, based on the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment.

[0007] If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, the first control command is sent to the server to control the first controlled device.

[0008] Optionally, based on the currently upgraded equipment in the air conditioning system, determining whether the first controlled equipment can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process includes:

[0009] If the currently upgraded device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, then it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled, and the first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

[0010] Optionally, determining whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process, based on the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment, further includes:

[0011] If the currently upgraded device is the outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled.

[0012] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0013] The first control state of the first controlled device is recorded in the first control panel, and the first control state is synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, wherein the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit.

[0014] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0015] Receive the second control status of the first controlled device sent by the second control panel;

[0016] The first control state recorded is updated according to the second control state.

[0017] Optionally, the first control panel is wiredly connected to the second controlled device, and the method further includes:

[0018] In response to a second control command to control the second controlled device, the second controlled device is controlled via a wired control method.

[0019] Optionally, the second controlled device is also wiredly connected to a second control panel, wherein the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit, and the method further includes:

[0020] If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then the control status of the second controlled device is synchronized to the second control panel through the power line communication line between the first control panel and the second control panel;

[0021] If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel, the second control panel, or the first indoor unit, then it is determined that the communication with the second control panel is disconnected, and the control status of the second controlled device is not synchronized to the second control panel.

[0022] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0023] If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, then other control panels other than the first control panel are suspended and the first control panel is used instead. The first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

[0024] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a control device based on an air conditioning unit is provided, the air conditioning unit including one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each of the multiple indoor units having its own corresponding control panel, the device comprising:

[0025] The control module is configured to respond to a first control command to control the first controlled device, and determine whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process based on the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment.

[0026] The control module is configured to send the first control command to the server to control the first controlled device when it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled.

[0027] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in the first aspect.

[0028] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioning device is provided, including a storage medium, a processor, and a computer program stored on the storage medium and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor executes the computer program to implement the method described in the first aspect.

[0029] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in the first aspect.

[0030] By utilizing the above technical solutions, this disclosure provides a control method, apparatus, storage medium, and air conditioning equipment based on air conditioning equipment. Specifically, the air conditioning equipment includes one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each with its own corresponding control panel. In response to a first control command to control a first controlled device, the system determines whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process, based on the currently upgraded equipment within the air conditioning equipment. If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, the system sends the first control command to the server to control the first controlled device. By applying the technical solution of this disclosure, after responding to the first control command to control the first controlled device, it can be determined whether the first controlled device can be controlled through the server during the current upgrade process. If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, the first control command can be sent to the server to control the first controlled device. This provides users with control functions for other controlled devices besides the air conditioning equipment during the air conditioning upgrade process, reducing the functional limitations of the control panel during the upgrade process, meeting more user needs, and effectively improving the user's home experience.

[0031] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart of a device control method provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a device control apparatus provided in an embodiment of this disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Some embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail herein, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. Various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure, except for operations that must be performed in a particular order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0036] The embodiments described in the following examples of this disclosure are not representative of all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method based on an air conditioning device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes the following steps.

[0038] Step 101: In response to the first control command to control the first controlled device, determine whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process based on the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment.

[0039] In some embodiments, a first control command can be received through the control panel corresponding to multiple indoor units. The control panel can first obtain the current upgraded device of the air conditioning equipment, and determine whether the first controlled device can be controlled by the server based on the control lines available during the upgrade process of the current upgraded device, such as server control lines (e.g., cloud control lines) and wired lines (wired control lines), in order to meet the user's needs.

[0040] In some examples, the server may include a cloud server, or a central server, etc.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first control instruction can be generated by the user when the user needs to change the operating state of the first controlled device, and can be an instruction that controls the first controlled device through the server. The first controlled device can be a home appliance that is wirelessly connected to the control screen and can receive control instructions sent by the server. Through technologies such as the Internet, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), various appliances and systems in the home can be interconnected and improve living comfort, safety and energy efficiency through automation and remote control. Examples include air humidifiers, robot vacuum cleaners, washing machines, range hoods, smart TVs, smart refrigerators, etc.

[0042] The air conditioning equipment may include one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each with its own control panel. Current upgrades may include, but are not limited to, indoor units, outdoor units, and control panels. In specific application scenarios, for multi-split air conditioners, one outdoor unit can connect to multiple indoor units. The outdoor unit provides refrigerant circulation, forming a centralized cooling / heating system. The indoor units distribute refrigerant to each room and adjust parameters such as temperature and fan speed. Each indoor unit can be controlled independently or in conjunction with other units according to user needs, meeting the personalized requirements of different rooms and improving user comfort.

[0043] Step 102: If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, send a first control command to the server to control the first controlled device.

[0044] In some embodiments, when it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled by the server based on the current upgraded equipment, a first control command can be sent to the server through the first control panel to execute the control operation corresponding to the first control command, thereby controlling the first controlled device. This satisfies the user's needs for the first controlled device and reduces the functional limitations of the control panel during the air conditioner upgrade process. For example, the first control panel can connect to the first controlled device via wireless network, Bluetooth, or other means, and issue the first control command to the first controlled device, realizing cloud control of the first controlled device and effectively improving the user's home experience.

[0045] Compared with current related technologies, the air conditioning equipment in this embodiment may include one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units. Each indoor unit has its own corresponding control panel. In response to a first control command to control the first controlled device, the system determines whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process, based on the current upgrade equipment in the air conditioning system. If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, a first control command is sent to the server to control the first controlled device. By applying the technical solution of this disclosure, after responding to the first control command to control the first controlled device, it can be determined whether the first controlled device can be controlled through the server during the current upgrade process. If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, a first control command can be sent to the server to control the first controlled device through the server. This provides users with control functionality for the first controlled device during the air conditioning upgrade process, reduces the functional limitations of the control panel during the upgrade process, meets more user needs, and effectively improves the user's home experience.

[0046] Optionally, depending on the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment, determining whether the first controlled device can be controlled by the server during the air conditioning upgrade process may specifically include: if the current upgrade device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, then it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled, and the first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first control panel may include a control panel corresponding to the indoor unit, such as a main control panel or a secondary control panel. The control panel is the main interface for user interaction with the air conditioning system, and can be used to receive first control commands, allowing users to set the temperature, adjust the operating mode (such as cooling, heating, dehumidification, etc.), and set the fan speed and direction. The control panel is not limited to traditional physical buttons or knobs, but also includes touchscreens, remote controls, and remote control via a smartphone application (APP). For example, users can trigger the first control command through the physical buttons on the first control panel, or send the first control command to the first control panel through the corresponding application, thereby remotely controlling the first controlled device through a server and meeting more user needs.

[0048] For example, if the air conditioner enters the update process of the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, and the update is not completed, that is, the firmware of the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel is being updated, the server control line between the first control panel and the first controlled device can be suspended, and the first controlled device cannot be controlled through the server, thereby reducing the impact on the current upgrade of the device and improving the upgrade efficiency of the current upgrade of the device.

[0049] Optionally, determining whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process, based on the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment, may further include: if the currently upgraded device is the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled.

[0050] The first control panel may include multiple physical buttons, which can be used to connect physical lights or turn into wireless switches to set up automation scenes and control multiple home devices.

[0051] For example, if the device being upgraded is the outdoor unit, the un-upgraded indoor unit and its corresponding control panel, as well as the cloud control line of the first controlled device, will not be affected, and the first controlled device can still be controlled. Specifically, the user can input a first control command through the physical buttons on the first control panel. In response to the first control command, the first control panel can send the first control command to the server to control the first controlled device, thereby reducing the impact on the user during the upgrade process and effectively improving the user's home experience.

[0052] The second indoor unit can be located in a different room from the first indoor unit, providing users with personalized air conditioning configurations. For example, if the first indoor unit is in the current room and neither the first indoor unit nor its corresponding control panel has been upgraded, while the second indoor unit is in another room and its control panel is undergoing an upgrade, the network connection between the second indoor unit and the first controlled device can be suspended. Controlling the first controlled device using the control panel corresponding to the second indoor unit will also be suspended. The cloud control line between the first indoor unit and the first controlled device will not be affected, and the first control panel corresponding to the first indoor unit can be used to send first control commands to the server to control the first controlled device, thereby reducing the impact on users during the upgrade process.

[0053] Further optionally, the method in this embodiment may also include: recording the first control state of the first controlled device in the first control panel, and synchronizing the first control state to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, wherein the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first control state can be the current state of the first controlled device. The first control panel can be used to control the first controlled device in real time and synchronize the first control state to the second control panel, making it convenient for users to control the same home appliance using different control panels. Correspondingly, the first control panel and the second control panel can be connected via power line communication lines as a data transmission medium, allowing the transmission of electrical energy and digital information on the same power line without the need to lay additional dedicated communication cables. This is suitable for scenarios that require simplified wiring and improved system integration, such as smart homes, smart grids, and building automation systems.

[0055] In specific application scenarios, the first control panel and the second control panel can be control panels located at different positions corresponding to the first indoor unit, to meet the user's need to control the same home appliance from different locations and provide operational convenience. For example, the first control panel can be the main control panel of the first indoor unit, and the second control panel can be the secondary control panel of the first indoor unit. The main control panel can have more functions than the secondary control panel; for example, the air conditioner's automation function can be controlled only through the main control panel. Correspondingly, multiple control panels can be deployed in the same room. These multiple control panels in the same room can be connected via power line communication lines to synchronize the control status of each associated home appliance. For example, if the main control panel receives a "turn on humidifier" control command and turns it on, it can synchronize the humidifier's status to the secondary control panel, displaying the humidifier as on in the secondary control panel.

[0056] In some embodiments, users can configure whether data synchronization is needed between the first and second control screens on a mobile terminal. If the user configures the synchronization of the status of various home devices, a synchronization request can be generated between the first and second control screens via the mobile terminal and sent to the server. After receiving the synchronization request, the server sends the synchronization request to the first and second control screens, instructing them to synchronize the status of various home devices in real time. Correspondingly, the first and second control screens can synchronize data via a power line communication connection or via a server to provide users with more home services. For example, the server may include, but is not limited to, cloud servers, servers, etc. The server-side refers to the party in the network architecture responsible for handling client requests and providing data or resources. It typically runs on server hardware, communicates with clients through network protocols, and performs tasks such as business logic, data storage, and data retrieval.

[0057] Optionally, the method in this embodiment may further include: receiving the second control status of the first controlled device sent by the second control panel; and updating the recorded first control status according to the second control status.

[0058] For example, the second control state can be obtained by the user controlling the first controlled device through the second control panel. The user can use the second control panel to issue control commands to the first controlled device, changing the first control state of the first controlled device to the second control state. Then, the second control panel records the second control state and synchronizes it to the first control panel. Correspondingly, after receiving the second control state of the first controlled device sent by the second control panel through the power line communication line, the first control panel can perform corresponding status updates to maintain synchronized recording with the second control panel.

[0059] In this way, after a user operates the first controlled device through the first control screen, the first control screen can synchronize the status of the first controlled device to the second control screen. Based on the current device status, the user can control the first controlled device and change its status to the second control status. This satisfies the user's need to continue operating on other control screens after operating on one control screen. It also makes it convenient for users to obtain and control the status information of the first and / or second controlled devices in different rooms, making the control functions of the control screen more diversified. This satisfies the user's need to control various home devices in different locations and improves the user's home experience.

[0060] Optionally, the first control panel is wired to the second controlled device. The method in this embodiment may further include: responding to a second control command to control the second controlled device, controlling the second controlled device via wired control.

[0061] In some embodiments, the wired control method can send control commands via power line communication to control a second controlled device. The second controlled device can be a home appliance, such as a light, that is wired to the first control panel. The second controlled device is controlled via physical buttons on the first control panel. During an air conditioner upgrade, the first control panel can receive and execute the corresponding second control commands via the physical buttons on the second controlled device, unaffected by the upgrade. This satisfies the user's need to control multiple home appliances and enhances the user's home experience.

[0062] Optionally, the second controlled device is also wired to the second control panel. The first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit. The method in this embodiment may further include: if the current upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is an outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then the control status of the second controlled device is synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel; if the current upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel, or the second control panel, or the first indoor unit, then the communication with the second control panel is determined to be disconnected, and the control status of the second controlled device is not synchronized to the second control panel.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second controlled device can be wiredly connected to the first control panel and / or the second control panel corresponding to the first indoor unit. For example, if the outdoor unit, the second indoor unit corresponding to another room, or the air conditioning control panel of the second indoor unit is being upgraded, and the wired control line between the first indoor unit and the second controlled device in the current room is not affected, the first control panel and the second control panel corresponding to the first indoor unit can maintain control over the second controlled device via wired control and synchronously record the control status of the second controlled device.

[0064] Correspondingly, if the air conditioner is upgraded to the first control panel, second control panel, or first indoor unit of the current room according to the air conditioner upgrade process, the communication between the first control panel and the second control panel can be suspended, thereby suspending the state synchronization between the first control panel and the second control panel. The first control panel does not need to synchronize the control state of the second controlled device to the second control panel, so as to reduce the impact on the air conditioner upgrade.

[0065] In some embodiments, users can configure home devices associated with the first control screen and / or the second control screen on a mobile terminal. Specifically, the home devices associated with each physical button corresponding to the first control screen and / or the second control screen can be configured, and one physical button can be configured to be associated with one or more home devices.

[0066] Optionally, the method in this embodiment may further include: if the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, then other control panels other than the first control panel are suspended and the first control panel is used instead, wherein the first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

[0067] For example, if the first control panel in the current room, or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, is being upgraded, other control panels in other rooms can be paused and the first control panel can be used instead, in order to reduce the impact on the equipment during the upgrade process.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first control panel may include three physical buttons: a left button, a middle button, and a right button. The left button can be used to control the air conditioner, while the middle and right buttons can be used to associate with a first controlled device or a second controlled device, serving as switches for different home appliances to meet various user needs. In some embodiments, the right button on the first or second control panel can be configured to associate with the first controlled device and / or the second controlled device. Control commands can be input via the right button, and these commands may include control of the first controlled device and / or the second controlled device.

[0069] For example, right-clicking can be configured to connect wired lights and wireless humidifiers. If the currently upgraded device is an outdoor unit, a second indoor unit in another room, or the control panel corresponding to the second indoor unit, then clicking the right button will simultaneously turn on the lights and the humidifier. If the currently upgraded device is the first indoor unit, or the first control panel corresponding to the first indoor unit, then clicking the right button will control the lights to turn on and off, but not the humidifier. Correspondingly, if the air conditioner is being upgraded, the air conditioner service corresponding to the left-click button can be paused. In this way, home appliances connected to different lines can be linked and controlled in a coordinated manner based on the currently upgraded device, achieving batch control of multiple home appliances. While ensuring the air conditioner upgrade, it provides users with automated control of multiple home appliances, meeting their home needs.

[0070] Compared with current related technologies, this embodiment can determine the control status of the first controlled device based on the current upgrade device. If the current upgrade device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled by the server, so as to reduce the impact on the air conditioner upgrade. The first control status of the first controlled device can be synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, so that users can use different control panels to control the same home device. This ensures that the air conditioner upgrade meets the user's various usage needs for home devices and improves the user's home experience.

[0071] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device based on an air conditioning unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The device includes: a control module 21.

[0072] The control module 21 is configured to respond to a first control command to control the first controlled device, and determine whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioner upgrade process based on the current upgrade device in the air conditioner equipment; if it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, the first control command is sent to the server to control the first controlled device. The air conditioner equipment includes one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, and the multiple indoor units have their own corresponding control panels.

[0073] In some examples of this embodiment, the control module 21 is specifically configured to determine that the first controlled device cannot be controlled if the current upgrade device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel. The first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

[0074] In some examples of this embodiment, the control module 21 is further configured to determine that the first controlled device can be controlled by the server if the current upgrade device is an outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit.

[0075] In some examples of this embodiment, the control module 21 is further configured to record the first control state of the first controlled device in the first control panel, and synchronize the first control state to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, wherein the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit.

[0076] In some examples of this embodiment, the control module 21 is specifically configured to receive the second control state of the first controlled device sent by the second control screen; and update the recorded first control state according to the second control state.

[0077] In some examples of this embodiment, the first control panel is wired to the second controlled device, and the control module 21 is specifically configured to control the second controlled device via wired control in response to a second control command for controlling the second controlled device.

[0078] In some examples of this embodiment, the second controlled device is also wiredly connected to the second control panel. The first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit. The control module 21 is specifically configured to synchronize the control status of the second controlled device to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel if the current upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the outdoor unit, or the second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit; if the current upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel, or the second control panel, or the first indoor unit, then the communication with the second control panel is determined to be disconnected, and the control status of the second controlled device is not synchronized to the second control panel.

[0079] In some examples of this embodiment, the control module 21 is further configured to, if the current upgrade device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control screen or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control screen, then pause other control screens other than the first control screen and switch to use the first control screen, where the first control screen is the control screen that receives the first control command.

[0080] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0081] Based on the above, Figure 1 Accordingly, this embodiment also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method. Figure 1 The method shown.

[0082] Based on the above, Figure 1Accordingly, this embodiment also provides a computer program product having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-described method. Figure 1 The method shown.

[0083] Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, which can be stored in a non-volatile storage medium (such as a CD-ROM, USB flash drive, or portable hard drive) and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (such as a personal computer, server, or network device) to execute the methods of various implementation scenarios of this disclosure.

[0084] Based on the above, Figure 1 The method shown, and Figure 2 To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure also provides an air conditioning device, as illustrated in the virtual device embodiment. This device includes a storage medium and a processor; the storage medium stores a computer program; the processor executes the computer program to implement the above-described... Figure 1 The method shown.

[0085] Optionally, the aforementioned physical devices may also include a user interface, a network interface, a camera, radio frequency (RF) circuitry, sensors, audio circuitry, a Wi-Fi module, etc. The user interface may include a display screen, input units such as a keyboard, etc., and optional user interfaces may also include USB interfaces, card reader interfaces, etc. The network interface may optionally include standard wired interfaces, wireless interfaces (such as Wi-Fi interfaces), etc.

[0086] Those skilled in the art will understand that the physical device structure provided in this embodiment does not constitute a limitation on the physical device, and may include more or fewer components, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0087] The storage medium may also include an operating system and a network communication module. The operating system is a program that manages the hardware and software resources of the aforementioned physical device, supporting the operation of information processing programs and other software and / or programs. The network communication module is used to enable communication between the various components within the storage medium, as well as communication with other hardware and software in the information processing physical device.

[0088] Based on the above, Figure 1 The method shown, and Figure 2The virtual device embodiment shown also provides a chip including one or more interface circuits and one or more processors; the interface circuits are used to receive signals from the memory of an electronic device and send the signals to the processors, the signals including computer instructions stored in the memory; when the processor executes the computer instructions, it causes the electronic device to perform the above-described... Figure 1 The method shown.

[0089] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that this disclosure can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, or it can be implemented by hardware. By applying the solution of this embodiment, compared with the prior art, this embodiment can determine the control status of the first controlled device based on the current upgrade device. If the current upgrade device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled by the server, so as to reduce the impact on the air conditioner upgrade. The first control status of the first controlled device can be synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, so that users can use different control panels to control the same home device, thereby ensuring that the air conditioner upgrade meets the user's various usage needs for home devices and improves the user's home experience.

[0090] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0091] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An air conditioning apparatus-based control method, characterized by, The air conditioning equipment includes one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each of which has its own corresponding control panel, including: In response to a first control command to control a first controlled device, and based on the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment, determining whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process includes: if the currently upgraded device is the outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled through the server; if the currently upgraded device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled through the server; the first control panel is a control panel that receives the first control command; the first controlled device is a home appliance wirelessly connected to the control panel; If it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled, the first control command is sent to the server to control the first controlled device.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: The first control state of the first controlled device is recorded in the first control panel, and the first control state is synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel, wherein the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The method further includes: Receive the second control status of the first controlled device sent by the second control panel; The first control state recorded is updated according to the second control state.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The first control panel is wiredly connected to the second controlled device, and the method further includes: In response to a second control command to control the second controlled device, the second controlled device is controlled via a wired control method.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second controlled device is also wiredly connected to the second control panel, and the first control panel and the second control panel correspond to the same first indoor unit. The method further includes: If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then the control status of the second controlled device is synchronized to the second control panel through the connection between the first control panel and the second control panel; If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel, the second control panel, or the first indoor unit, then it is determined that the communication with the second control panel is disconnected, and the control status of the second controlled device is not synchronized to the second control panel.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: If the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment is the first control panel or the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, then other control panels other than the first control panel are suspended and the first control panel is used instead. The first control panel is the control panel that receives the first control command.

7. An air conditioning apparatus-based control device characterized by comprising: The air conditioning equipment includes one outdoor unit and multiple indoor units, each of which has its own corresponding control panel. The device includes: The control module is configured to respond to a first control command to control a first controlled device, and determine whether the first controlled device can be controlled during the air conditioning upgrade process based on the currently upgraded device in the air conditioning equipment. This includes: if the currently upgraded device is the outdoor unit, or a second indoor unit different from the first indoor unit corresponding to the first control panel, or the control panel of the second indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled via the server; if the currently upgraded device is the first control panel or the first indoor unit, then it is determined that the first controlled device cannot be controlled via the server. The first control panel is a control panel that receives the first control command; the first controlled device is a home appliance wirelessly connected to the control panel. The control module is configured to send the first control command to the server to control the first controlled device when it is determined that the first controlled device can be controlled.

8. A computer readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. An air conditioning device, comprising a storage medium, a processor, and a computer program stored on the storage medium and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method of any one of claims 1 to 6.

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