Multifunctional mode operation method, device and electrical appliance

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of electrical appliance application technology, and discloses a multi-function mode operation method, device and electrical appliance. The present invention is applied to an electrical appliance, and the electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different functional modes for a user to select a target functional mode, and the functional modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode and an alarm clock mode. In response to the target functional mode selected by the user, the OLED panel is controlled to switch to a corresponding visual display state, and based on the target functional mode, corresponding functional mode operations are performed, thereby increasing the practicality and functional richness of the electrical product and meeting the potential needs of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electrical appliance application technology, and in particular to a multi-function mode operation method, device and electrical appliance. Background Art

[0002] Since gas water heaters produce nitrogen oxides during the combustion process and harmful gases such as CO due to incomplete combustion, users often choose to install gas water heaters in the kitchen during the installation process. However, gas water heaters currently do not have functions that are suitable for kitchen scenarios. Gas water heaters are only designed and developed around the main function of hot water supply. The current panels of gas water heaters mainly serve the functions of viewing, touch adjustment, heat insulation and sound insulation. However, in modern home design, multi-functional design has become the mainstream of home products. The single function of current gas water heaters may not meet the potential needs of users, and the user experience is low. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a multi-function mode operation method, device and appliance to solve the problem that the single function of the current gas water heater may not meet the potential needs of users and the user experience is low.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a multi-function mode operation method, which is applied to an electrical appliance, wherein the electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different function modes for a user to select a target function mode, wherein the function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode, and the visual display states of the OLED panels corresponding to different function modes are different. The method includes: in response to a target function mode selected by the user, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state; based on the target function mode, executing a corresponding function mode operation; when the target function mode is a wallpaper mode, the electrical appliance locally stores a wallpaper collection, and executing a corresponding function mode operation based on the target function mode includes: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and a preset quantity threshold.

[0005] The multi-function mode operation method provided in this embodiment is applied to an electrical appliance, which includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual symbols representing different function modes for the user to select a target function mode, and the function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode and an alarm mode. In response to the target function mode selected by the user, the OLED panel is controlled to switch to a corresponding visual display state, and based on the target function mode, corresponding function mode operations are performed to increase the practicality and functional richness of the electrical product and meet the potential needs of users. Because the main function of the electrical appliance is not the wallpaper setting function, a quantity threshold needs to be set to prevent the storage capacity of the electrical system from being excessively occupied, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the electrical system in wallpaper-related functions.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, if the target functional mode is the mirror mode, controlling the OLED panel to switch to the corresponding visual display state includes: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state, so that the OLED panel is transformed into a mirror form under the reflection of the backplane metal.

[0007] The present invention can transform a touch panel that can only be used for information output into a mirror for daily mirroring needs by simply switching the OLED panel to a transparent state, thereby broadening the functional boundaries of electrical products and increasing the practicality and attractiveness of the products.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, if the target functional mode is wallpaper mode, the OLED panel is controlled to switch to a corresponding visual display state, and based on the target functional mode, corresponding functional mode operations are performed, including: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a color display state, prompting the user whether to choose to switch the wallpaper; if the user chooses to switch the wallpaper, providing the user with a wallpaper import interface, the wallpaper import interface includes an indicator mark of the mobile terminal import function and an indicator mark of the local import function; in response to the user selecting the mobile terminal import function, establishing a communication channel for data transmission with the mobile terminal; receiving the wallpaper uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal, and setting the wallpaper as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0009] The OLED panel designed in the present invention has high contrast and good color expression. Users can combine their own aesthetic diversity and variability to adjust the display appearance of the touch panel by changing the wallpaper function, thereby satisfying users' different pursuits of beauty at different times and enhancing the fun of using electrical appliances.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the wallpaper import interface initially displays the wallpaper currently displayed on the touch panel, and the indicator mark of the local import function includes an indicator mark for switching wallpapers and a confirmation mark. The method also includes: in response to the user clicking the indicator mark for switching wallpapers, displaying the first wallpaper stored locally in the wallpaper import interface, the first wallpaper representing any other wallpaper in the local storage except the wallpaper displayed on the current wallpaper import interface; in response to the user clicking the confirmation mark, setting the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0011] The present invention meets the expectations of most users for convenient interaction and improves operational efficiency by providing a simple and intuitive operation method of an indication mark and a confirmation mark for switching wallpapers in the interface.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the updating of the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and the preset quantity threshold includes: storing the wallpapers uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal locally, and determining whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset quantity threshold; if the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset quantity threshold, deleting the earliest stored wallpaper in the local storage in order of storage time.

[0013] The present invention can effectively prevent the storage capacity of the electrical system from being excessively occupied by judging whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds a preset number threshold and deleting the excess part, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the electrical system in wallpaper-related functions.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the appliance is equipped with a voice prompt device. If the target function mode is the alarm mode, the corresponding function mode operation is performed based on the target function mode, including: providing an alarm function selection interface to the user for the user to select the countdown function or the timing function; if the user selects the countdown function and sets the target timing duration, the timing starts; when the current timing duration reaches the target timing duration, a prompt is issued to the user through the voice prompt device.

[0015] The present invention sets the alarm clock function in the appliance to meet the diverse needs of users in different scenarios. For example, in the cooking scenario, the user can set the countdown function on the appliance to accurately control the cooking time, thereby enhancing the interaction between the user and the appliance and improving the user's sense of control and usage experience of the product.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the execution of the corresponding functional mode operation based on the target functional mode also includes monitoring the current time if the user selects the timing function and sets the target time; when the current time is consistent with the target time, a prompt is issued to the user through a voice prompt device.

[0017] The present invention integrates the timing reminder function with the electrical system, further improving the intelligence level of electrical products and the convenience of life, and meeting users' pursuit of smart life.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a multi-function mode operation device, which is applied to an electrical appliance, wherein the electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual symbols representing different function modes for the user to select a target function mode, and the function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode and an alarm mode. The visual display states of the OLED panels corresponding to different function modes are different. The device includes: a state switching module, which is used to control the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state in response to the target function mode selected by the user; a mode operation module, which is used to perform corresponding function mode operations based on the target function mode; when the target function mode is a wallpaper mode, the electrical appliance locally stores a wallpaper collection, and the corresponding function mode operations based on the target function mode include: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and a preset quantity threshold.

[0019] In a third aspect, the present invention provides an electrical appliance, comprising: an OLED panel as a touch panel, an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, and a controller, wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different functional modes for a user to select a target functional mode, the functional modes including at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode, and the visual display states of the OLED panels corresponding to different functional modes are different, and the controller comprises: a memory and a processor, the memory and the processor being communicatively connected to each other, the memory storing computer instructions, and the processor executing the computer instructions to execute the multi-function mode operation method of the above-mentioned first aspect or any corresponding embodiment thereof.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the electrical appliance is a gas water heater.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the metal with reflective properties is sheet metal. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 is a display example diagram of the main interface of the touch panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a flowchart of a multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a flowchart of another multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 is a specific example diagram of the multi-function mode operation according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a flowchart of another multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 is an example diagram of a process for setting a wallpaper mode according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 is a structural block diagram of an electrical appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 is a structural block diagram of a multi-function mode operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the hardware structure of the controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of a multi-function mode operation method is provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart of the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer executable instructions, and although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described can be executed in an order different from that shown here.

[0034] In this embodiment, a multi-function mode operation method is provided, which is applied to an electrical appliance, wherein the electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, an OLED back panel having a metal with reflective properties, the touch panel displays visual symbols representing different function modes, for allowing a user to select a target function mode, the function modes including but not limited to temperature adjustment mode, mirror mode, wallpaper mode and alarm mode, and the visual display states of the OLED panel corresponding to different function modes are different. The electrical appliance involved in the embodiment of the present invention can be an electrical appliance with a control panel, such as a gas water heater, a range hood, a drinking fountain, etc. As an example only, there is no limitation on the function modes that can be set on the touch panel, and they can be set according to actual needs. It is only necessary to write the control program corresponding to the function mode into the controller mainboard of the electrical appliance, and connect the corresponding sensor to the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel to realize touch operation and set the corresponding visual display state of the OLED panel. When the user is in an indoor area such as a kitchen, the user can touch the screen to activate the control panel. After activation, the touch panel will display the visual symbols of each set function, such as Figure 1 As shown, the touch panel can display icons corresponding to temperature adjustment (icons corresponding to temperature increase and temperature decrease), mirror, wallpaper and alarm mode. Just as an example, because the OLED screen has the characteristics of self-luminous properties, high contrast and transparency, the touch function can be integrated by covering a layer of touch sensor on the OLED screen, so that the user can operate directly on the screen, such as adjusting the temperature, switching modes, etc. The OLED screen supports high resolution and rich color display, which can realize transparent display of some areas. When no content is displayed, the screen can become almost completely transparent, so the embodiment of the present invention designs an OLED panel. The board is used as the touch panel, and the OLED back panel is designed to have a metal with reflective properties as the reflective surface, so that the OLED panel has a mirror function, and the user can operate it like looking in the mirror. There is no limit on the type of metal, such as silver, aluminum, gold, sheet metal and other metals with reflective properties. After the appliance is turned on, there is no limit on the display content of the main interface of the touch panel. It can display the wallpaper that was last turned on or the factory setting, or the display state set by the user, such as eye protection mode, night mode, low brightness or high brightness display state. The icons corresponding to each function mode displayed on the main interface of the touch panel can be transparent, just as an example.

[0035] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0036] Step S201 , in response to a target functional mode selected by a user, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state.

[0037] The embodiment of the present invention is designed to design different functional modes to control the OLED panel to display its corresponding visual display state to achieve corresponding functions. For example, the visual display state of the OLED panel corresponding to the mirror mode can be a transparent state, or a dark state, or the wallpaper of its corresponding interface is a completely black wallpaper, so that the user can use the touch panel to look in the mirror. After the user exits the mirror mode, the main interface can be restored to the initial display state; the visual display state of the OLED panel corresponding to the wallpaper mode can be a color display state, and the controller can set the wallpaper selected by the user on the touch panel; the visual display state of the OLED panel corresponding to the alarm clock mode can maintain the original main interface display state, or it can be a color display state, which is used to enable the user to customize the brightness, contrast or wallpaper of the alarm clock interface display. Just as an example, in response to the user clicking the touch button corresponding to the target functional mode according to needs, the OLED panel can be controlled to display the corresponding visual display state.

[0038] Step S202: Execute corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode.

[0039] Among them, when the target function mode is wallpaper mode, the appliance locally stores a wallpaper collection, and based on the target function mode, performs corresponding function mode operations, including: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and the preset quantity threshold.

[0040] The embodiments of the present invention can perform corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode selected by the user. For example, when the user selects the mirror mode, the operation of switching to a full-black color wallpaper can be performed, or the OLED can be controlled to adjust to the corresponding brightness or contrast parameters based on the brightness or contrast parameters adjusted by the user; when the user selects the wallpaper mode, the wallpaper uploaded or selected by the user can be set on the main interface of the touch panel; when the user selects the alarm clock mode, a series of operations such as time monitoring, trigger condition judgment, and starting reminders are performed based on the timing function set by the user, just as an example.

[0041] The embodiment of the present invention pre-sets a threshold for the number of locally stored wallpapers. After the user uploads a wallpaper and stores the uploaded wallpaper locally, it can be determined whether the number of locally stored wallpapers reaches the preset threshold. If the preset threshold is reached, other historical wallpapers stored locally can be deleted to avoid exceeding the wallpaper storage capacity of the system.

[0042] The multi-function mode operation method provided in this embodiment is applied to an electrical appliance, which includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different function modes for the user to select a target function mode, and the function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm clock mode. In response to the target function mode selected by the user, the OLED panel is controlled to switch to a corresponding visual display state, and based on the target function mode, corresponding function mode operations are performed, thereby increasing the practicality and functional richness of the electrical product and meeting the potential needs of users.

[0043] In this embodiment, a multi-function mode operation method is provided, which is applied to an electrical appliance. The electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED back panel having a metal with reflective properties. The touch panel displays visual symbols representing different function modes for a user to select a target function mode. The function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode. Figure 3 is a flow chart of a multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0044] Step S301 , in response to a target functional mode selected by a user, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state.

[0045] Specifically, if the target functional mode is the mirror mode, step S301 includes:

[0046] Step S3011, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state, so that the OLED panel is transformed into a mirror state under the reflection effect of the back plate metal.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present invention, when a user needs to use a mirror, he or she can click the mirror mode icon with one button. When the controller responds to the user's selected target function mode being the mirror mode, it can control the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state so that it can be transformed into a mirror shape under the reflection of metal with reflective ability. The user can then use the touch panel of the appliance to look in the mirror.

[0048] The present invention can transform a touch panel that can only be used for information output into a mirror for daily mirroring needs by simply switching the OLED panel to a transparent state, thereby broadening the functional boundaries of electrical products and increasing the practicality and attractiveness of the products.

[0049] Step S302: Based on the target functional mode, perform the corresponding functional mode operation. Figure 2 Step S202 of the illustrated embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the appliance is equipped with a voice prompt device. If the target function mode is the alarm mode, the corresponding function mode operation is performed based on the target function mode, including: providing the user with an alarm function selection interface for the user to select the countdown function or the timing function; if the user selects the countdown function and sets the target timing duration, the timing starts; when the current timing duration reaches the target timing duration, a prompt is issued to the user through the voice prompt device.

[0051] The embodiment of the present invention does not limit the type of voice prompt device, and it can be a component that issues a voice prompt, such as a buzzer and a speaker. The buzzer and the speaker can be assembled according to the rationality of the research and development design structure, and their structure is not limited, as long as the buzzer and the speaker can be effectively connected to the mainboard and the OLED panel to successfully realize the alarm clock function; Figure 4 As shown, when the user needs to use the alarm function, he directly clicks the icon corresponding to the alarm mode displayed on the main interface, and the touch panel can enter the alarm function selection interface to allow the user to select the countdown function or the timing function; if the user selects the countdown function, the countdown setting interface can be entered to allow the user to set the target timing duration. After the controller responds to the target timing duration set by the user, it starts timing. When the current timing duration reaches the target timing duration, components such as the buzzer or speaker will sound to remind the user.

[0052] The present invention sets the alarm clock function in the appliance to meet the diverse needs of users in different scenarios. For example, in the cooking scenario, the user can set the countdown function on the appliance to accurately control the cooking time, thereby enhancing the interaction between the user and the appliance and improving the user's sense of control and usage experience of the product.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, based on the target function mode, the corresponding function mode operation is executed, and if the user selects the timing function and sets the target time, the current time is monitored; when the current time is consistent with the target time, a prompt is issued to the user through a voice prompt device.

[0054] In this embodiment of the present invention, if the user selects the timing function in the alarm function selection interface, Figure 4 As shown, you can enter the timing setting interface, the user can set the target time in the timing setting interface, the controller can monitor the current time in real time, and when the current time is consistent with the target time, components such as the buzzer or speaker will sound to remind the user.

[0055] The present invention integrates the timing reminder function with the electrical system, further improving the intelligence level of electrical products and the convenience of life, and meeting users' pursuit of smart life.

[0056] In this embodiment, a multi-function mode operation method is provided, which is applied to an electrical appliance. The electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED back panel having a metal with reflective properties. The touch panel displays visual symbols representing different function modes for a user to select a target function mode. The function modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode. Figure 5 is a flow chart of a multi-function mode operation method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0057] Step S501: In response to the target function mode selected by the user, the OLED panel is controlled to switch to the corresponding visual display state. Please refer to step S301 of the above embodiment for details, which will not be repeated here.

[0058] Step S502: Execute corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode.

[0059] Specifically, if the target functional mode is wallpaper mode, the above step S402 includes:

[0060] Step S5021, controlling the OLED panel to switch to the color display state, prompting the user whether to choose to switch the wallpaper.

[0061] Step S5022: If the user chooses to switch wallpapers, a wallpaper import interface is provided to the user. The wallpaper import interface includes an indicator for a mobile terminal import function and an indicator for a local import function.

[0062] Step S5023: In response to the user selecting the mobile terminal import function, a communication channel for data transmission is established with the mobile terminal.

[0063] Step S5024: receiving the wallpaper uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal, and setting the wallpaper as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0064] When the user of the embodiment of the present invention needs to use the wallpaper mode, he can click the wallpaper mode button on the touch panel. At this time, the controller can control the OLED panel to switch to the color display state, such as Figure 4As shown, a wallpaper setting interface (interface one) can be provided to the user, wherein the wallpaper setting interface mainly displays the wallpaper displayed on the current main interface, and prompts the user whether to choose to switch wallpapers through a customized prompt mark (such as text marks of "yes" and "no"). When the user chooses to switch wallpapers, the wallpaper import interface (interface two) is entered. The wallpaper import interface includes an identifier of the mobile import function (such as a text identifier of "mobile phone upload" or "more") and an indication identifier of the local import function. Among them, the indication identifier of the local import function can be a text identifier of "local import". When the user clicks the text identifier of "local import", the locally stored wallpaper (system wallpaper) is displayed in the interface to enable the user to select the target wallpaper. This is just an example.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present invention, in response to the user clicking the text mark "mobile phone upload", a communication channel for data transmission can be established with the mobile terminal. The method of establishing the communication channel for data transmission is not limited. The controller of the appliance can send a wallpaper upload link or text message to the mobile terminal, and the user can enter the wallpaper selection interface to select the target wallpaper after clicking the link or text message on the mobile terminal. Alternatively, Figure 6 As shown, the controller automatically turns on Bluetooth and enters the Bluetooth matching interface to prompt the user to turn on Bluetooth on the mobile terminal (such as a mobile phone or tablet device). At this time, the Bluetooth matching interface displays all connectable Bluetooth devices. The user can select the connected device on the Bluetooth matching interface to connect the mobile phone, and can choose to upload the wallpaper of the controller on the connected mobile terminal and click confirm. The wallpaper uploaded by the mobile terminal can be successfully set as the wallpaper of the touch panel of the appliance.

[0066] The OLED panel designed in the present invention has high contrast and good color expression. Users can combine their own aesthetic diversity and variability to adjust the display appearance of the touch panel by changing the wallpaper function, thereby satisfying users' different pursuits of beauty at different times and enhancing the fun of using electrical appliances.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, the wallpaper import interface initially displays the wallpaper currently displayed on the touch panel, and the indicator mark of the local import function includes an indicator mark for switching wallpapers and a confirmation mark. In response to the user clicking the indicator mark for switching wallpapers, the first wallpaper stored locally is displayed in the wallpaper import interface, and the first wallpaper represents any other wallpaper in the local storage except the wallpaper displayed after the user clicks the indicator mark for switching wallpapers in the wallpaper import interface; in response to the user clicking the confirmation mark, the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface is set as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0068] like Figure 6As shown, the wallpaper import interface of the embodiment of the present invention initially displays the wallpaper currently displayed on the touch panel (that is, the wallpaper stored locally), and the designed indication mark of the local import function may include an indication mark for switching wallpapers (such as "switch left" and "switch right"), which is used by the user to switch the wallpaper displayed on the wallpaper import interface, and the switched wallpaper is the locally stored wallpaper, and also includes a confirmation mark, which is used to set the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel after the user clicks the confirmation mark.

[0069] The present invention meets the expectations of most users for convenient interaction and improves operational efficiency by providing a simple and intuitive operation method of an indication mark and a confirmation mark for switching wallpapers in the interface.

[0070] In an optional embodiment, the wallpapers uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal are stored locally, and it is determined whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds a preset threshold; if the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset threshold, a deletion operation is performed on the earliest stored wallpaper in the local storage in order of storage time.

[0071] like Figure 4 As shown, the initial wallpaper stored locally is imported by the manufacturer. The embodiment of the present invention can store the wallpaper uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal locally, and determine whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset number threshold. If the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset number threshold, the earliest stored wallpaper in the local storage in the order of storage time can be deleted. For example, the preset number threshold is set to 2 (reflecting the memory function of the electrical system). Before uploading the wallpaper setting through the mobile phone this time, the user set wallpaper A through the mobile phone. When the user sets wallpaper B on the mobile phone, the user can choose wallpaper A or wallpaper B the next time he selects the locally stored wallpaper setting. If the user continues to upload wallpaper C through the mobile phone, the locally stored A address will be automatically deleted considering the storage capacity of the electrical system.

[0072] The present invention can effectively prevent the storage capacity of the electrical system from being excessively occupied by judging whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds a preset number threshold and deleting the excess part, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the electrical system in wallpaper-related functions.

[0073] In this embodiment, an electrical appliance is also provided, such as Figure 7As shown, the appliance includes an OLED panel as a touch panel, an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, and a controller, wherein the touch panel displays visual symbols representing different functional modes for the user to select the target functional mode, and the functional modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode. The controller includes: a memory and a processor, the memory and the processor are communicatively connected to each other, the memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the multi-function mode operation method by executing the computer instructions.

[0074] The embodiment of the present invention does not limit the type of electrical appliances, and the above-mentioned multi-function mode operation method can be applied to any device including a touch panel. Specifically, a multi-function gas water heater is taken as an example.

[0075] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the metal with reflective properties is sheet metal, which has good reflective properties and low cost.

[0076] This embodiment also provides a multi-function mode operation device for implementing the above-mentioned embodiments and preferred embodiments. Details already described will not be repeated here. As used below, the term "module" may refer to a combination of software and / or hardware that implements a predetermined function. Although the devices described in the following embodiments are preferably implemented in software, implementation using hardware, or a combination of software and hardware, is also possible and contemplated.

[0077] This embodiment provides a multi-function mode operation device, which is applied to an electrical appliance. The electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, and an OLED back panel having a metal with reflective properties. The touch panel displays visual symbols representing different functional modes for the user to select a target functional mode. The functional modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode. Different functional modes correspond to different visual display states of the OLED panel, such as Figure 8 As shown, it includes: a state switching module 801, which is used to respond to the target function mode selected by the user and control the OLED panel to switch to the corresponding visual display state; a mode operation module 802, which is used to perform corresponding function mode operations based on the target function mode; when the target function mode is wallpaper mode, the appliance has a wallpaper collection stored locally, and based on the target function mode, it performs corresponding function mode operations, including: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpaper uploaded by the user and the preset number threshold

[0078] In some optional embodiments, if the target functional mode is the mirror mode, the state switching module 801 includes: a transparent state switching unit, used to control the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state, and used to transform the OLED panel into a mirror state under the reflection of the backplane metal.

[0079] In some optional embodiments, if the target function mode is wallpaper mode, the mode operation module 802 includes: a wallpaper switching selection unit, which is used to control the OLED panel to switch to the color display state, and prompt the user whether to choose to switch the wallpaper; an interface prompt unit, which is used to provide the user with a wallpaper import interface if the user chooses to switch the wallpaper, and the wallpaper import interface includes an indicator mark of the mobile terminal import function and an indicator mark of the local import function; a channel establishment unit, which is used to respond to the user selecting the mobile terminal import function and establish a communication channel for data transmission with the mobile terminal; a wallpaper setting unit, which is used to receive wallpapers uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal, and set the wallpaper as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0080] In some optional embodiments, the wallpaper import interface initially displays the wallpaper currently displayed on the touch panel, and the indicator mark of the local import function includes an indicator mark for switching wallpapers and a confirmation mark. The mode operation module 802 also includes: a wallpaper display switching unit, which is used to respond to the user clicking the indicator mark for switching wallpapers, and display the first wallpaper stored locally in the wallpaper import interface, where the first wallpaper represents any other wallpaper in the local storage except the wallpaper displayed on the current wallpaper import interface; a wallpaper confirmation unit, which is used to respond to the user clicking the confirmation mark and set the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

[0081] In some optional embodiments, the multi-function mode operation device also includes: a quantity judgment module, which is used to store the wallpapers uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal locally, and judge whether the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds a preset number threshold; a wallpaper deletion module, which is used to delete the earliest stored wallpaper in the local storage in order of storage time if the number of locally stored wallpapers exceeds the preset number threshold.

[0082] In some optional embodiments, the appliance is equipped with a voice prompt device. If the target function mode is the alarm mode, the mode operation module 802 also includes: an alarm function selection unit, which is used to provide the user with an alarm function selection interface for the user to select the countdown function or the timing function; a timing unit, which is used to start timing if the user selects the countdown function and sets the target timing duration; and an alarm prompt unit, which is used to prompt the user through the voice prompt device when the current timing duration reaches the target timing duration.

[0083] In some optional embodiments, the mode operation module 802 also includes: a time monitoring unit, which is used to monitor the current time if the user selects the timing function and sets the target time; an alarm prompt unit, which is used to issue a prompt to the user through a voice prompt device when the current time is consistent with the target time.

[0084] The further functional description of each of the above modules and units is the same as that of the above corresponding embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0085] The multi-function mode operation device in this embodiment is presented in the form of a functional unit, where the unit refers to an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) circuit, a processor and memory that executes one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0086] The embodiment of the present invention further provides a controller having the above Figure 8 The multi-function mode shown operates the device.

[0087] See also Figure 9 , Figure 9 : is a schematic diagram of the structure of a controller provided by an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the controller includes: one or more processors 10, a memory 20, and interfaces for connecting various components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The various components utilize different buses to communicate with each other and can be installed on a common mainboard or installed in other ways as needed. The processor can process instructions executed in the controller, including instructions stored in or on the memory to display graphical information of a GUI on an external input / output device (such as a display device coupled to the interface). In some optional embodiments, if necessary, multiple processors and / or multiple buses can be used together with multiple memories and multiple memories. Similarly, multiple controllers can be connected, and each device provides some necessary operations (for example, as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multi-processor system). Figure 9 A processor 10 is taken as an example.

[0088] The processor 10 may be a central processing unit, a network processor, or a combination thereof. The processor 10 may further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip may be an application-specific integrated circuit, a programmable logic device, or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device may be a complex programmable logic device, a field programmable gate array, a general purpose array logic, or any combination thereof.

[0089] The memory 20 stores instructions that can be executed by at least one processor 10, so as to enable at least one processor 10 to execute the method shown in the above embodiment.

[0090] The memory 20 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the controller, etc. In addition, the memory 20 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-transient memory, such as at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other non-transient solid-state storage device. In some optional embodiments, the memory 20 may optionally include a memory remotely located relative to the processor 10, and these remote memories may be connected to the controller via a network. Examples of the above-mentioned network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof.

[0091] The memory 20 may include a volatile memory, such as a random access memory; the memory may also include a non-volatile memory, such as a flash memory, a hard disk or a solid-state drive; the memory 20 may also include a combination of the above types of memory.

[0092] The controller also includes an input device 30 and an output device 40. The processor 10, the memory 20, the input device 30 and the output device 40 can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 9 The bus connection is taken as an example.

[0093] The input device 30 can receive input digital or character information and generate key signal input related to user settings and function control of the controller. Examples include a touch screen, keypad, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, pointer, one or more mouse buttons, trackball, joystick, etc. The output device 40 can include a display device, auxiliary lighting devices (e.g., LEDs), and tactile feedback devices (e.g., vibration motors). Such display devices include, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays, light emitting diodes, monitors, and plasma displays. In some optional embodiments, the display device can be a touch screen.

[0094] The embodiment of the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The above-mentioned method according to the embodiment of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, firmware, or implemented as a computer code that can be recorded in a storage medium, or implemented as a computer code that is originally stored in a remote storage medium or a non-temporary machine-readable storage medium and downloaded through a network and will be stored in a local storage medium, so that the method described herein can be stored in such software processing on a storage medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware. Among them, the storage medium can be a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a read-only storage memory, a random access memory, a flash memory, a hard disk or a solid-state drive, etc.; further, the storage medium can also include a combination of the above-mentioned types of memory. It can be understood that a computer, a processor, a microprocessor controller or programmable hardware includes a storage component that can store or receive software or computer code. When the software or computer code is accessed and executed by a computer, a processor or hardware, the method shown in the above embodiment is implemented.

[0095] A portion of the present invention may be applied as a computer program product, such as a computer program instruction, which, when executed by a computer, can call or provide the method and / or technical solution according to the present invention through the operation of the computer. Those skilled in the art should understand that the form in which the computer program instruction exists in a computer-readable medium includes, but is not limited to, a source file, an executable file, an installation package file, etc. Accordingly, the way in which the computer program instruction is executed by the computer includes, but is not limited to: the computer directly executes the instruction, or the computer compiles the instruction and then executes the corresponding compiled program, or the computer reads and executes the instruction, or the computer reads and installs the instruction and then executes the corresponding installed program. Here, the computer-readable medium may be any available computer-readable storage medium or communication medium that can be accessed by the computer.

[0096] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-function mode operation method, characterized in that: A controller for an electrical appliance, the appliance comprising: an OLED panel serving as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane comprising a metal having reflective properties, wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different functional modes for a user to select a target functional mode, the functional modes comprising at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode, the visual display states of the OLED panel corresponding to different functional modes being different, the controller integrating control programs corresponding to the different functional modes, and correspondingly connecting corresponding sensors to the OLED panel to implement touch operations and set the corresponding visual display states of the OLED panel, the method comprising: In response to a target functional mode selected by a user, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state; If the target functional mode is the mirror mode, the controlling the OLED panel to switch to the corresponding visual display state includes: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state, so that the OLED panel is transformed into a mirror state under the reflection of the back plate metal; Based on the target functional mode, executing corresponding functional mode operations; When the target functional mode is wallpaper mode, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state includes: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a color display state, the appliance locally stores a wallpaper collection, and performing corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode, including: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and a preset quantity threshold.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that If the target functional mode is the wallpaper mode, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state and performing corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode include: Controlling the OLED panel to switch to a color display state, and prompting the user whether to choose to switch wallpaper; If the user chooses to switch wallpapers, a wallpaper import interface is provided to the user, wherein the wallpaper import interface includes an indicator for a mobile terminal import function and an indicator for a local import function; In response to a user selecting a mobile terminal import function, establishing a communication channel for data transmission with the mobile terminal; Receive wallpapers uploaded by users through a mobile terminal, and set the wallpapers as wallpapers displayed on the touch panel.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The wallpaper import interface initially displays the wallpaper currently displayed on the touch panel, the indicator mark of the local import function includes an indicator mark for switching wallpapers and a confirmation mark, and the method further includes: In response to a user clicking an indication mark for switching wallpapers, displaying a first wallpaper stored locally on the wallpaper import interface, wherein the first wallpaper represents any other wallpaper in the local storage except the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface; In response to the user clicking the confirmation mark, the wallpaper currently displayed on the wallpaper import interface is set as the wallpaper displayed on the touch panel.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The updating of the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and the preset number threshold includes: The wallpapers uploaded by the user through the mobile terminal are stored locally, and the number of locally stored wallpapers is determined to be greater than a preset threshold. If the number of wallpapers stored locally exceeds a preset threshold, the earliest wallpaper stored in the local storage is deleted in order of storage time.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The electrical appliance is equipped with a voice prompt device. If the target function mode is the alarm mode, performing corresponding function mode operations based on the target function mode includes: Provide users with an alarm function selection interface for selecting countdown function or timing function; If the user selects the countdown function and sets the target timing duration, the countdown will start; When the current timing duration reaches the target timing duration, a prompt is issued to the user through a voice prompt device.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that The performing corresponding functional mode operation based on the target functional mode further includes: If the user selects the timing function and sets the target time, the current time will be monitored; When the current time is consistent with the target time, a prompt is issued to the user through the voice prompt device.

7. A multi-function mode operation device, characterized in that: A controller for an electrical appliance, the appliance comprising: an OLED panel serving as a touch panel, and an OLED backplane comprising a metal having reflective properties; wherein the touch panel displays visual identifiers representing different functional modes for a user to select a target functional mode; the functional modes comprising at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode; different functional modes correspond to different visual display states of the OLED panel; the controller integrates control programs corresponding to the different functional modes, connects corresponding sensors to the OLED panel to implement touch operations, and sets the corresponding visual display states of the OLED panel; the device comprises: A state switching module, configured to control the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state in response to a target functional mode selected by a user; If the target functional mode is the mirror mode, the controlling the OLED panel to switch to the corresponding visual display state includes: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a transparent state, so that the OLED panel is transformed into a mirror state under the reflection of the back plate metal; A mode operation module, configured to execute corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode; When the target functional mode is wallpaper mode, controlling the OLED panel to switch to a corresponding visual display state includes: controlling the OLED panel to switch to a color display state, the appliance locally stores a wallpaper collection, and performing corresponding functional mode operations based on the target functional mode, including: updating the locally stored wallpaper collection based on the wallpapers uploaded by the user and a preset quantity threshold.

8. An electrical appliance, characterized in that: The electrical appliance includes: an OLED panel as a touch panel, an OLED backplane having a metal with reflective properties, and a controller, wherein the touch panel displays visual symbols representing different functional modes for the user to select the target functional mode, and the functional modes include at least a temperature adjustment mode, a mirror mode, a wallpaper mode, and an alarm mode. The visual display states of the OLED panels corresponding to different functional modes are different. The controller integrates control programs corresponding to different functional modes, and connects corresponding sensors to the OLED panels to realize touch operations and set the corresponding visual display states of the OLED panels. The controller includes: a memory and a processor, the memory and the processor are communicatively connected to each other, the memory stores computer instructions, and the processor executes the multi-function mode operation method described in any one of claims 1 to 6 by executing the computer instructions.

9. The electrical appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that The electrical appliance is a gas water heater.

10. The electrical appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that The metal with reflective properties is sheet metal.

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