Flow calibration method, beverage output device, beverage output system and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a flow calibration method of a distributor, a beverage output device, a beverage output system and a computer storage medium, the flow calibration method of the distributor is used for the beverage output device, the beverage output device comprises the distributor, and the flow calibration method comprises the steps of obtaining a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow; acquiring a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography; obtaining the geographic position of the beverage output equipment; acquiring flow data corresponding to the geographic position based on the first preset relation, the second preset relation and the geographic position; and updating the flow data of the calibration distributor by using the flow data. The structure complexity of the beverage output equipment can be reduced, the cost is reduced, the user experience is improved, and the accuracy of the flow data of the distributor is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly to a flow calibration method for a dispenser, a beverage output device, a beverage output system, and a computer storage medium. Background Art

[0002] In today's society, beverage output devices increasingly appear in people's daily lives. Beverage output devices often need to count the beverage flow output by the beverage output device through the flow data of the dispenser. In existing beverage output devices, a flow meter needs to be added to count the flow data of the dispenser. This setting has a complex structure and low accuracy. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a flow calibration method for a dispenser, a beverage output device, a beverage output system, and a computer storage medium. The present application can reduce the structural complexity of the beverage output device, reduce costs, and improve the accuracy of the flow data of the dispenser.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a flow calibration method for a dispenser. The flow calibration method for the dispenser is used for a beverage output device. The beverage output device includes a dispenser. The flow calibration method includes: obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device; obtaining the flow data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location; and updating and calibrating the flow data of the dispenser by using the flow data.

[0005] Among them, obtaining the flow data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location includes: obtaining the water pressure of the geographical location based on the geographical location and the second preset relationship; and obtaining the flow data corresponding to the geographical location based on the water pressure and the first preset relationship.

[0006] Among them, before obtaining the flow data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, the flow calibration method further includes: obtaining the flow data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures; fitting to obtain a first fitting curve based on the multiple different preset water pressures and the flow data under the preset water pressures; and determining the first fitting curve as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow.

[0007] Among them, before obtaining the flow data corresponding to the geographical location based on the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, the flow calibration method further includes: obtaining the flow data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures; fitting to obtain a first relational expression based on the multiple different preset water pressures and the flow data under the preset water pressures; determining the first relational expression as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

[0008] Among them, obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device includes: obtaining the IP address of the wireless network of the beverage output device; obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the IP address.

[0009] Among them, obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device includes: controlling the communication device to establish a communication connection with the beverage output device; obtaining the location information of the communication device; obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the location information of the communication device.

[0010] Among them, using the flow data to update the flow data of the calibration dispenser includes: in response to a calibration operation, sending the flow data to the controller of the beverage output device so that the controller updates the flow data of the calibration dispenser.

[0011] To solve the above technical problems, the present application further provides a beverage output device, which includes a dispenser and a controller. The controller is connected to the dispenser, and the flow calibration method is used to calibrate the flow data of the dispenser.

[0012] To solve the above technical problems, the present application further provides a beverage output system, which includes a beverage output device and a control terminal. The beverage output device is provided with a dispenser and a controller; the control terminal is connected to the controller, and the flow calibration method is used to calibrate the flow data of the dispenser.

[0013] To solve the above technical problems, the present application further provides a computer storage medium, wherein program instructions are stored on the computer storage medium, and the program instructions are executed by a processor to perform the flow calibration method of the above dispenser.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: By obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location of the beverage output device, the present application can intelligently query or calculate the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, the water pressure situation at this geographical location, and the flow rate data of the beverage output device under this water pressure condition, and can calibrate the flow rate data of the dispenser of the beverage output device based on this flow rate data. This method does not require manual participation and does not require additional statistical tools such as flow meters. Therefore, this method can not only reduce the structural complexity of the beverage output device and improve the user experience, but also improve the accurate statistics and control of the beverage output flow rate, reduce the error between the beverage flow rate output by the dispenser based on the flow rate data and the actual beverage flow rate output by the dispenser, and further improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser; moreover, the flow rate data obtained by this method corresponds to the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, can improve the problem that different water pressures are caused by different geographical locations, and further lead to different flow rate data of the dispenser, and can further improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. Among them:

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the flow rate calibration method of the dispenser of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of step S11 in the embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic flowchart of another embodiment of step S11 in the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of step S12 in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic flowchart of another embodiment of obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the beverage output device of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the beverage output system of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the computer storage medium of the present application. Specific embodiments

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. According to the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the present application are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element is fixed to another element, it includes directly fixing the element to the other element, or fixing the element to the other element through at least one intermediate other element. When an element is connected to another element, it includes directly connecting the element to the other element, or connecting the element to the other element through at least one intermediate other element.

[0028] The flow calibration method of the dispenser proposed in the present application can be executed by a control end such as the cloud or the terminal, or by the controller of the beverage output device itself. In this article, the flow calibration method executed through the cloud will be used as an example for description.

[0029] The present application first proposes a flow calibration method for a dispenser, as Figure 1 shown, Figure 1 It is a schematic flowchart of an embodiment of the flow calibration method of the dispenser of the present application. The flow calibration method of the dispenser is used for a beverage output device, and the beverage output device includes a dispenser. The flow calibration method includes steps S11 to S13.

[0030] Step S11: Obtain the geographical location of the beverage output device.

[0031] Here, the beverage output device is the beverage output device for which the flow data is to be calibrated, and its geographical location is obtained for later use.

[0032] Optionally, step S11 can be implemented by the method shown in Figure 2 shown,Figure 2 The method shown specifically includes steps S21 to S22.

[0033] Step S21: Obtain the IP address of the wireless network of the beverage output device.

[0034] In an application scenario, when the beverage output device is used for the first time, it is connected to the cloud through the wireless network for network configuration, and the cloud can obtain the IP address of the wireless network of the beverage output device.

[0035] Step S22: Obtain the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the IP address.

[0036] For example, in an application scenario, since the beverage output device usually does not change its geographical location (such as switching the city where it is located) during daily use, when the beverage output device is used for the first time, the cloud can obtain its geographical location based on the IP address of the wireless network of the beverage output device; for another example, after each connection of the beverage output device to the network, the cloud can update its geographical location based on the IP address of the beverage output device; for another example, in response to an instruction to update the geographical location, the geographical location of the beverage output device can be obtained based on the IP address.

[0037] The settings of steps S21 to S22 can achieve automatic acquisition of the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the wireless network, without manual operation, and can achieve precise positioning of the beverage output device.

[0038] In other embodiments, the geographical location of the beverage output device can also be obtained by manual input.

[0039] In other embodiments, it can also be through Figure 3 The method shown implements step S11, Figure 3 The method shown specifically includes steps S31 to S33.

[0040] Step S31: Control the communication device to establish a communication connection with the beverage output device.

[0041] For example, a communication connection can be established between the communication device and the beverage output device. For example, when the beverage output device is used for the first time, it can be network-configured in this way.

[0042] Step S32: Obtain the location information of the communication device.

[0043] For example, the cloud can obtain the location information of the communication device that has established a communication connection with the beverage output device.

[0044] Step S33: Obtain the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the location information of the communication device.

[0045] When a user uses the beverage output device for the first time and configures the network, the communication device used is usually located in the same geographical location as the beverage output device (for example, in the same indoor space), and the cloud can automatically obtain the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the location information of the communication device.

[0046] The settings from step S31 to step S33 can automatically obtain the geographical location of the beverage output device based on the location information of the communication device, without manual operation, and can achieve precise positioning of the beverage output device.

[0047] In another application scenario, the beverage output device includes a controller, and step S11 can be directly executed by the beverage output device itself, that is, to obtain its own geographical location.

[0048] Step S12: Based on the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, obtain the flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location.

[0049] Based on the obtained geographical location of the beverage output device, the cloud can call the second preset relationship to obtain the water pressure situation of the beverage output device at this geographical location. Further, based on this water pressure situation, the cloud can call the first preset relationship, so as to look up or calculate the actual flow rate data of the beverage output device under this water pressure.

[0050] Optionally, step S12 can be implemented by Figure 4 the method shown, Figure 4 the method shown includes steps S41 to S42.

[0051] Step S41: Based on the geographical location and the second preset relationship, obtain the water pressure of the geographical location.

[0052] Step S42: Based on the water pressure and the first preset relationship, obtain the flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location.

[0053] Steps S41 to S42 obtain the flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location in this way. Without manual intervention, the water pressure situation faced by the beverage output device at its geographical location and its actual flow rate data under this water pressure can be obtained. The whole process is fast and convenient, improving the user experience.

[0054] Optionally, before executing step S12, the process calibration method of this embodiment further includes obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

[0055] In the daily use of a beverage output device, if the geographical location where the beverage output device is located is different, due to the different water pressures at different geographical locations, the flow rate data of the dispenser of the beverage output device at different geographical locations will be different when actually outputting beverages under the action of different water pressures. In the prior art, it is usually necessary to add a flow meter in the beverage output device, and the flow rate data with available accuracy can be obtained by counting the flow rate through the flow meter; otherwise, when facing different water pressures, there will be a large error between the pre-stored flow rate data and the actual flow rate data, which will cause a large error between the flow rate counted by the beverage output device based on the flow rate data and the actual output flow rate, thereby affecting the flow rate accuracy of beverage output and reducing the user experience of using the beverage output device.

[0056] To reduce the use of flow meters and improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser, the method introduced in this embodiment first obtains the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, that is, from this first preset relationship, the flow rate data of the dispenser of the beverage output device under different water pressures can be known.

[0057] In an application scenario, the data such as water pressure and flow rate required to establish the first preset relationship can be measured in a laboratory before the product (such as a beverage output device) leaves the factory and stored in the controller of the product (such as a beverage output device). The controller obtains these data and establishes the first preset relationship; when the product is used for the first time, the pre-stored first preset relationship can be directly used through the controller of the product.

[0058] In an application scenario, the data such as water pressure and flow rate required to establish the first preset relationship can be stored in the cloud or the terminal. The cloud or the terminal establishes the first preset relationship based on these data. The beverage output device can establish a communication connection with the cloud or the terminal. After the beverage output device is successfully connected to the cloud or the terminal for the first time through network configuration, the cloud or the terminal can send the pre-stored first preset relationship to the controller of the beverage output device.

[0059] In an application scenario, the data such as water pressure and flow rate required to establish the first preset relationship can be stored in the cloud or the terminal. The cloud or the terminal establishes the first preset relationship based on these data. The beverage output device can establish a communication connection with the cloud or the terminal. After the beverage output device is successfully connected to the cloud or the terminal for the first time through network configuration, the cloud or the terminal can directly use the pre-stored first preset relationship.

[0060] Optionally, before executing step S12, to obtain the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, it can be specifically implemented by Figure 5 the method shown, Figure 5 and the method shown specifically includes steps S51 to S53.

[0061] Step S51: Obtain the flow rate data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures.

[0062] In an application scenario, multiple different preset water pressures can be set for the beverage output device first, and the actual flow rate data of the dispenser, that is, the actual flow rate data of the beverage output device, can be measured respectively under different preset water pressures, so that the flow rate data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures can be obtained.

[0063] In an application scenario, the beverage output device further includes a controller and a sensor. The above experimental process can be realized by the controller of the beverage output device controlling the water pressure change based on the preset water pressure, and the sensor detecting the actual flow rate data under multiple different preset water pressures. The preset water pressure can be manually input into the controller of the beverage output device, or the controller of the beverage output device can randomly generate it within a certain reasonable value range.

[0064] In an application scenario, a flow rate detection device, a pressure control device, and a beverage output device to be tested are connected in the cloud or the terminal. The cloud or the terminal can control the water pressure of the beverage output device to be tested through the pressure control device, and set multiple different preset water pressures for it based on this. At the same time, the cloud or the terminal can detect the actual flow rate data of the beverage output device to be tested under multiple different preset water pressures through the flow rate detection device. This preset water pressure and the corresponding flow rate data can be stored in the cloud or the terminal for calling when needed. For example, the cloud or the terminal can send this preset water pressure and the corresponding flow rate data to the controller of the beverage output device after the beverage output device is successfully networked and connected to the cloud or the terminal for the first time.

[0065] Step S52: Fit and obtain the first fitting curve based on multiple different preset water pressures and the flow rate data under the preset water pressures.

[0066] In an application scenario, according to the measured multiple groups of preset water pressures and the flow rate data under the preset water pressures, a continuous function (that is, a curve) can be found to fit the measured data, and the obtained curve is determined as the first fitting curve. This process can be assisted by data analysis software, or completed by the cloud, or also completed by the controller of the beverage output device.

[0067] Step S53: Determine the first fitting curve as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

[0068] By experimentally measuring the flow rate data of the beverage output device at different preset water pressures and fitting the first fitting curve based on these data, the flow rate data of the beverage output device at other non-preset water pressures can be predicted according to the first fitting curve. Theoretically speaking, the more preset water pressures are set and the corresponding flow rate data are measured, the more accurate the first fitting curve can be obtained, that is, the flow rate data of the beverage output device at other non-preset water pressures can be predicted more accurately. However, setting too many preset water pressures will also increase a large amount of labor costs. Therefore, in an application scenario, after the number of preset water pressures is set to enable the first fitting curve to reach a certain prediction accuracy, it will not be further increased. Therefore, determining the first preset relationship in this way is beneficial to improving the accuracy and application scope of the first preset relationship, and the flow rate data actually output by the beverage output device at different water pressures can be obtained through the first preset relationship.

[0069] Similarly, determining the first fitting curve as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate can be executed by the beverage output device for data storage, or can be executed and completed by the cloud to store the data, so as to call this first preset relationship when needed.

[0070] Optionally, before executing step S12, obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate can also be achieved Figure 6 by the method shown, Figure 6 and the method shown specifically includes steps S61 to S63.

[0071] Step S61: Obtain the flow rate data of the beverage output device at multiple different preset water pressures.

[0072] For the specific implementation manner of step S61, reference can be made to step S51, which will not be elaborated here.

[0073] Step S62: Based on multiple different preset water pressures and the flow rate data at the preset water pressures, fit to obtain the first relationship.

[0074] In an application scenario, according to the measured multiple groups of preset water pressures and the flow rate data at the preset water pressures, a relationship between water pressure and flow rate that fits the known data can be found. This relationship can be a continuous equation or a more dense discrete equation. The obtained relationship is determined as the first relationship.

[0075] In an application scenario, this process can be assisted by data analysis software, or can be completed by the cloud, or can be completed by the beverage output device.

[0076] Step S63: Determine the first relationship as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

[0077] Similarly, the first relational expression is determined as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate. This data storage can be performed by the beverage output device or by the cloud to complete the data storage and call this first preset relationship when needed.

[0078] Determining the first preset relationship in this way is beneficial to improving the accuracy and application scope of the first preset relationship, and the flow rate data actually output by the beverage output device under different water pressures can be calculated through the first preset relationship.

[0079] In other embodiments, multiple groups of flow rate data of the beverage output device under preset water pressures can also be measured through experiments, and their one-to-one correspondence relationships are stored in the beverage output device or the cloud in the form of a table for use when looking up the table as needed. This method can reduce the calculation pressure brought by data fitting and improve the accuracy of flow rate data calibration.

[0080] Optionally, before performing step S12, the process calibration method of this embodiment further includes obtaining the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography.

[0081] Since the water pressures in different geographical locations are different, in an application scenario, the cloud or the beverage output device can obtain the latest correspondence relationship between water pressure and geography by accessing the Internet, and determine the water pressure geographical location model based on this correspondence relationship. This model can be determined as the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography.

[0082] In another application scenario, the latest correspondence relationship between water pressure and geography can also be manually imported into the cloud or the beverage output device, and this correspondence relationship is determined as the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography and stored in the cloud or the beverage output device.

[0083] In another application scenario, the cloud or the beverage output device can regularly send data requests to the Internet to obtain the latest correspondence relationship between water pressure and geography, such as once a quarter; it can also respond to the user's second preset relationship calibration requirement or the calibration requirement of the flow rate data of the dispenser, and send a data request to the Internet to obtain the latest correspondence relationship between water pressure and geography, so as to determine the latest second preset relationship between water pressure and geography for use when needed.

[0084] It should be noted that the latest correspondence relationship between water pressure and geography can come from the data statistically and publicly released by relevant units in each city, or can also be manually statistically data.

[0085] Step S13: Update and calibrate the flow rate data of the dispenser using the flow rate data.

[0086] The cloud updates and calibrates the flow rate data of the dispenser using the flow rate data. In other embodiments, step S13 can be performed by the beverage output device.

[0087] The beneficial effects of steps S11 to S13 are as follows. By obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location of the beverage output device, the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, the water pressure condition at this geographical location, and the flow rate data of the beverage output device under this water pressure condition can be intelligently queried or calculated. Based on this flow rate data, the flow rate data of the dispenser of the beverage output device can be calibrated. This method does not require manual participation or additional statistical tools such as flow meters. Therefore, this method can not only reduce the structural complexity of the beverage output device, reduce costs, and improve the user experience, but also improve the accurate statistics and control of the beverage output flow rate, reduce the error between the beverage flow rate output by the dispenser based on the flow rate data and the actual beverage flow rate output by the dispenser, and thus improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser. Moreover, the flow rate data obtained in this way corresponds to the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, can improve the problem that different water pressures are caused by different geographical locations, and then different flow rate data of the dispenser, and can further improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser.

[0088] Optionally, the cloud in communication connection with the beverage output device can, in response to the calibration operation, send the flow rate data obtained based on the first preset relationship, the second preset relationship, and the geographical location to the controller of the beverage output device, so that the controller updates and calibrates the flow rate data of the dispenser.

[0089] This setting method can use the cloud to implement data calculation processes such as data fitting, data querying and calculation. The beverage output device can only receive the flow rate data for calibration, which can reduce the hardware requirements for the beverage output device and reduce production costs and assembly costs.

[0090] In other embodiments, similar improvements can be made to the flow rate calibration method for the dispenser, which will not be elaborated here.

[0091] The present application further proposes a beverage output device, such as Figure 7 shown Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the beverage output device of the present application. The beverage output device of this embodiment includes a dispenser 70 and a controller 71. The controller 71 is connected to the dispenser 70, and the flow rate data of the dispenser 70 is calibrated by using the above flow rate calibration method.

[0092] Optionally, the beverage output device of this embodiment can be set on a refrigerator.

[0093] The present application further proposes a beverage output system, such as Figure 8 shown Figure 8It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the beverage output system of the present application. The beverage output system includes a beverage output device 80 and a control terminal 81. The beverage output device 80 is provided with a dispenser 801 and a controller 802; the control terminal 81 is connected to the controller 802, and the flow rate data of the dispenser 801 is calibrated by using the above flow rate calibration method.

[0094] The beverage output system can be applied to the user's smart home system; the control terminal 81 can be a cloud or a terminal device associated by the product manufacturer for all the beverage output devices 80 leaving the factory, that is, all the beverage output devices 80 leaving the factory can establish a communication connection with the cloud or the terminal device to complete relevant configurations and daily data communication.

[0095] The present application further provides a computer storage medium, such as Figure 9 shown Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the computer storage medium of the present application. Program instructions are stored on the computer storage medium 90, and the program instructions are executed by a processor to implement the flow rate calibration method of the above dispenser.

[0096] Among them, the program instructions can form a program file and be stored in the above storage medium in the form of a software product, so that an electronic device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) or a processor can execute all or part of the steps of the methods in various embodiments of the present application. The foregoing storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disc, or a terminal device such as a computer, a server, a mobile phone, or a tablet.

[0097] The computer storage medium 90 of this embodiment can be, but is not limited to, a USB flash drive, an SD card, a PD optical drive, a mobile hard disk, a large-capacity floppy drive, a flash memory, a multimedia memory card, a server, etc.

[0098] In one embodiment, a computer program product or a computer program is provided. The computer program product or the computer program includes computer instructions, and the computer instructions are stored in a computer storage medium. The processor of the electronic device reads the computer instructions from the computer storage medium, and the processor executes the computer instructions, so that the electronic device executes the steps in the above method embodiments.

[0099] In addition, when the above functions are implemented in the form of software functions and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a storage medium readable by a mobile terminal. That is, the present application also provides a storage device storing program data, and the program data can be executed to implement the methods of the above embodiments. The storage device can be a USB flash drive, an optical disc, a server, etc. That is to say, the present application can be embodied in the form of a software product, which includes several instructions for causing an intelligent terminal to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments.

[0100] Different from the prior art, the present application can intelligently query or calculate the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, the water pressure condition at this geographical location, and the flow rate data of the beverage output device under this water pressure condition by obtaining the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, the second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location of the beverage output device. Based on this flow rate data, the flow rate data of the dispenser of the beverage output device can be calibrated. This method does not require manual participation or additional statistical tools such as flow meters. Therefore, this method can not only reduce the structural complexity of the beverage output device, reduce costs, and improve the user experience, but also improve the accurate statistics and control of the beverage output flow rate, reduce the error between the beverage flow rate output by the dispenser based on the flow rate data and the actual beverage flow rate output by the dispenser, and further improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser. Moreover, the flow rate data obtained in this way corresponds to the geographical location where the beverage output device is located, which can improve the problem that different water pressures caused by different geographical locations lead to different flow rate data of the dispenser, and can further improve the accuracy of the flow rate data of the dispenser.

[0101] In the description of the present application, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0102] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0103] Any process or method description represented in a flowchart or described otherwise herein can be understood to represent a module, segment, or portion of code including one or more executable instructions for implementing a specific logical function or process. The scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes additional implementations, where functions may be executed in a manner not shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently according to the involved functions or in a reverse order, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present application pertain.

[0104] The logic and / or steps represented in a flowchart or described otherwise herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing a logical function, and can be specifically implemented in any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (which can be a personal computer, server, network device, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, a "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium include the following: an electrical connection portion with one or more wirings (electronic device), a portable computer diskette (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), an optical fiber device, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). Additionally, the computer-readable medium can even be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, because the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other media, followed by editing, interpretation, or other appropriate processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0105] If the technical solution of this application involves personal information, the product using the technical solution of this application has clearly informed the personal information processing rules and obtained the individual's voluntary consent before processing the personal information. If the technical solution of this application involves sensitive personal information, the product using the technical solution of this application has obtained the individual's separate consent before processing the sensitive personal information, and at the same time meets the "explicit consent" requirement. For example, on personal information collection devices such as cameras, clear and prominent signs are set to inform that the personal information collection scope has been entered and personal information will be collected. If the individual voluntarily enters the collection scope, it is deemed that he or she agrees to the collection of his or her personal information; or on the device that processes personal information, the personal information processing rules are notified by obvious signs / information, and the individual's authorization is obtained through pop-up information or by asking the individual to upload his or her personal information; among them, the personal information processing rules may include information such as the personal information processor, the purpose of personal information processing, the processing method, and the type of personal information processed.

[0106] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A flow calibration method for a dispenser, characterized in that, for a beverage output device, the beverage output device includes a dispenser, and the flow calibration method includes: Obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device; Based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, obtaining flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location; Using the flow rate data to update and calibrate the flow rate data of the dispenser.

2. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The obtaining flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location includes: Based on the geographical location and the second preset relationship, obtaining the water pressure at the geographical location; Based on the water pressure and the first preset relationship, obtaining flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location.

3. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before obtaining the flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, the flow calibration method further includes: Obtaining flow rate data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures; Based on the multiple different preset water pressures and the flow rate data under the preset water pressures, fitting to obtain a first fitting curve; Determining the first fitting curve as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

4. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before obtaining the flow rate data corresponding to the geographical location based on a first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate, a second preset relationship between water pressure and geography, and the geographical location, the flow calibration method further includes: Obtaining flow rate data of the beverage output device under multiple different preset water pressures; Based on the multiple different preset water pressures and the flow rate data under the preset water pressures, fitting to obtain a first relational expression; Determining the first relational expression as the first preset relationship between water pressure and flow rate.

5. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device includes: Obtaining the IP address of the wireless network of the beverage output device; Based on the IP address, obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device.

6. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device includes: Controlling a communication device to establish a communication connection with the beverage output device; Obtaining the location information of the communication device; Based on the location information of the communication device, obtaining the geographical location of the beverage output device.

7. The flow calibration method for a dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The using the flow rate data to update and calibrate the flow rate data of the dispenser includes: In response to a calibration operation, sending the flow rate data to the controller of the beverage output device, so that the controller updates and calibrates the flow rate data of the dispenser.

8. A beverage output device, characterized in that, including: Dispenser; A controller, connected to the dispenser, calibrates the flow rate data of the dispenser by using the flow rate calibration method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A beverage output system, characterized in that it includes: A beverage output device, provided with a dispenser and a controller; A control terminal, connected to the controller, calibrates the flow rate data of the dispenser by using the flow rate calibration method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer storage medium, characterized in that Program instructions are stored on the computer storage medium, and the program instructions are executed by a processor to implement the flow rate calibration method of the dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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