Air conditioner control method and air conditioner system

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an air conditioner control method and an air conditioner system, and relates to the technical field of electric appliances. According to the control method of the air conditioner, different use scenes of a user can be met through the operation mode that the user-defined parameters can change along with time. The control method comprises the steps of setting an operation scene of the air conditioner in response to scene creating operation of a user; the operation scene comprises a starting scene and at least one changing scene, air conditioner starting operation parameters are stored in the starting scene, an interval of set duration exists between the changing scene and the starting scene, and newly-set air conditioner operation parameters are stored in the changing scene; storing the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to the scene storage operation of the user; and responding to the operation of starting the air conditioner by the user, starting the air conditioner, and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the stored operation scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular to a control method for an air conditioner and an air conditioner system. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, the application of air conditioners has become more and more common, and the daily lives of more and more people have been closely related to air conditioners.

[0003] Currently, there are three types of scenario triggering methods supported by intelligent air conditioner Apps: manual execution, timed execution, and linkage execution. After starting the air conditioner in these three ways, the air conditioner executes according to the parameters such as the mode, temperature, air volume, and air direction set at startup.

[0004] The user's perceived experience will change with time and the environment, but the execution method of the above air conditioner does not change with time and the environment. Currently, the operation of the air conditioner is executed according to a certain set parameter, and the parameter remains unchanged during the execution process, which does not match the user's perceived experience and there is a certain difference from the optimal comfort pursued by the user. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner and an air conditioner system. The control method for the air conditioner can meet different usage scenarios of users by a running mode with customizable parameters that can change with time.

[0006] In a first aspect, a control method for an air conditioner is provided. The control method is applied to a control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner; the control method is applied to a control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner.

[0007] In response to an operation of a user to create a new scenario, set the running scenario of the air conditioner; the running scenario includes a startup scenario and at least one change scenario. The startup scenario stores the air conditioner startup operation parameters, and there is an interval with a set duration between the change scenario and the startup scenario. The change scenario stores newly set air conditioner operation parameters; in response to an operation of the user to save the scenario, save the running scenario of the air conditioner; in response to an operation of the user to turn on the air conditioner, start the air conditioner and control the air conditioner to operate according to the saved running scenario.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the control method of the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present invention mainly controls the operation of the air conditioner through the control device of the air conditioner. The user creates a new scene in the startup scene interface of the air conditioner APP; sets parameters such as temperature and wind speed mode for the air conditioner by clicking on the parameter box in the startup scene interface; then, if the user does not want to always be in one air conditioner state, the user can click on the option of parameter changing over time in the startup scene interface to open the parameter change setting interface (change scene interface), and additional parameter setting boxes can be added in the parameter change setting interface to increase the air conditioner operation parameters, and the time interval between two parameter setting boxes can be changed. Then the user clicks the OK option to exit the parameter change setting interface, and clicks the save option in the startup scene interface to save the created scene to the air conditioner APP. Then select the air conditioner device to be started in the air conditioner APP and click to start. The air conditioner control method in this application can set in advance that the operation of the air conditioner executes according to different parameters at different times, which is more in line with the different states of the user and can provide better comfort for the user.

[0009] In some embodiments, setting the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of creating a new scene includes: in response to the user's operation of setting the air conditioner startup operation parameters, saving the air conditioner startup operation parameters.

[0010] In some embodiments, setting the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of creating a new scene further includes: in response to the user's operation of opening the option of parameter changing over time, displaying the parameter change setting interface; the parameter change setting interface includes an initial parameter setting box, and the initial parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters; in response to the user's operation of clicking to add a parameter setting box, adding a parameter setting box in the parameter change setting interface; the parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters of the previous parameter setting box.

[0011] In some embodiments, setting the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of creating a new scene further includes: in response to the user's operation of clicking on the newly added parameter setting box, displaying the parameter adjustment interface; in response to the user's operation of adjusting the air conditioner operation parameters, saving the air conditioner operation parameters; the parameter setting box stores the newly set air conditioner operation parameters.

[0012] In some embodiments, the parameter adjustment interface includes: a temperature adjustment area, a mode adjustment area, an air volume adjustment area, and a wind direction adjustment area; the temperature adjustment area includes a temperature adjustment slider, the mode adjustment area includes multiple mode options, the air volume adjustment area includes multiple air volume options, and the wind direction adjustment area includes multiple wind direction options; the operation of adjusting the air conditioner operation parameters in response to the user includes: in response to the user dragging the temperature adjustment slider, clicking on the mode option, clicking on the air volume option, and clicking on the wind direction option.

[0013] In some embodiments, setting the operating scenario of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of creating a new scenario further includes: saving the time interval of the change in the operating parameters of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of adjusting the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box.

[0014] In some embodiments, the operation of adjusting the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box in response to the user includes: reducing the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box in response to the user's operation of dragging the current parameter setting box upward; increasing the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box in response to the user's operation of dragging the current parameter setting box downward; deleting the current parameter setting box in response to the user's operation of swiping the current parameter setting box to the right.

[0015] In some embodiments, saving the operating scenario of the air conditioner in response to the user's operation of saving the scenario includes: saving the operating scenario of the air conditioner in response to the user's click on the save option.

[0016] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner system, which includes: an air conditioner and a control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner, and the control device executes the above-mentioned control method of the air conditioner.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner are the same as those of the above-mentioned control method of the air conditioner, and will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0018] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of the present invention, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the technical solutions of the present invention, and do not constitute a limitation to the technical solutions of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of establishing an air conditioner scenario provided in the prior art;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the composition of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a flowchart of establishing an air conditioner scenario provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a flowchart of an air conditioner operating scenario provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a flowchart of another air conditioner operating scenario provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6Another flowchart of an air conditioner operation scenario provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of an air conditioner APP startup scenario interface provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of an operation of the main control interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 Another schematic diagram of an operation of the main control interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 Another schematic diagram of an operation of the main control interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of an operation of the switching interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 12 Another schematic diagram of an operation of the switching interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of a parameter change interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of an operation of a parameter change interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 15 Another schematic diagram of an operation of a parameter change interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 16 Another schematic diagram of an operation of a parameter change interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of a parameter adjustment interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 18 Schematic diagram of saving a parameter adjustment interface of an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 19 Another flowchart of an air conditioner control method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 20 Schematic diagram of moving up a parameter setting box on an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 21 Schematic diagram of a parameter setting box moved down in an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 22 Schematic diagram of a parameter setting box deleted in an air conditioner APP provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Specific embodiments

[0041] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0043] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations. In addition, when describing pipelines, the terms "connected" and "coupled" used in the present invention have the meaning of conducting. The specific meaning needs to be understood in combination with the context.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present invention, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or explanations. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of the present invention should not be construed as being more preferred or having more advantages than other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific manner.

[0046] As described in the background art, currently, in the air-conditioning industry, through control products such as control terminals equipped with smart air-conditioning apps, air-conditioning wired controllers with screens, and centralized controllers, the operation of air conditioners can be controlled, and users can establish air-conditioning scenarios through the above control devices. Among them, there are three types of scenario triggering methods supported by smart air-conditioning apps: manual execution, timed execution, and linkage execution. After starting the air conditioner in these three ways, the air conditioner executes according to the parameters such as mode, temperature, air volume, and air direction set at startup.

[0047] The user's perceived experience changes with time and environment, but the execution method and parameters of the above air conditioner do not change with time and environment. Currently, the operation of the air conditioner is executed according to a set parameter, and the parameter remains unchanged during the execution process, which does not match the user's perceived experience and there is a certain difference from the optimal comfort pursued by the user.

[0048] Exemplarily, the following provides the process of a user performing an operation to establish an air-conditioning scenario in the prior art, as Figure 1 shown. Taking the example of a user using an air-conditioning app to establish an air-conditioning scenario, the specific operation process is as follows:

[0049] S101, create a new scenario. Open the air-conditioning app and create a new scenario. The specific operation is, for example: in the startup scenario interface, create a new scenario.

[0050] S102, set startup parameters. In the startup scenario interface, set parameters for the selected air-conditioning device. For example, parameters such as temperature, wind speed, and mode can be set.

[0051] S103, save the scenario. After completing the parameter setting, click the save scenario option to save the established scenario to the air-conditioning app.

[0052] S104, execute the scenario. When it is necessary to apply the above-set air-conditioning device parameters to the air-conditioning device, just select this scenario on the terminal device of the air conditioner.

[0053] During the user's use of the air conditioner, in addition to the spatial dimension, there is also the time dimension. Because after the air conditioner changes the user's perceived temperature and the user's state changes, the demand for the air conditioner also needs to change. Currently, the operation of the air conditioner is executed according to a set parameter, and the parameter remains unchanged during the execution process, which does not match the change in the user's state and there is a certain difference from the optimal comfort pursued by the user.

[0054] It should be noted that the user can start the air conditioner through three methods: manual execution, timed execution, and linkage execution.

[0055] Manual execution can be that the user starts the air conditioner through a remote control or an air conditioner APP; timed execution can be that the user sets that the air conditioner will start according to the set parameters at 19:00 every day; linked execution can be that the user turns on the wearable intelligent device to interact with the air conditioner. The intelligent device can collect the user's body temperature and various indicators, and then feedback to the air conditioner to make adjustments.

[0056] This way of linked execution has better real-time performance, but the execution conditions are too harsh. The user needs to wear a wearable intelligent device, which is connected to a mobile phone (or a Bluetooth gateway). The mobile phone uploads the information to the cloud. After the cloud completes the calculation, it sends a adjustment instruction to the air conditioner. Except for the body temperature, the wearable device does not have reference conditions for adjusting other parameters. Therefore, this method is not a good solution.

[0057] Based on this, the embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioner and a control method corresponding to the air conditioner, which can meet different usage scenarios of users by customizing an operation mode in which parameters can change over time.

[0058] Figure 2 The following is a schematic diagram of the composition of an air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present application. The air conditioner includes an air conditioner and a control system for controlling the operation of the air conditioner. It should be noted that the air conditioner involved in the embodiments of the present application can be a common air conditioner composed of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or a multi-connected air conditioner commonly known as one outdoor unit with multiple indoor units. For the convenience of description, different types of air conditioners are all described by taking Figure 2 the structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner shown as an example.

[0059] As Figure 2 shown, the air conditioner system 1000 includes: an air conditioner 500 and a control device 300; the air conditioner 500 includes: an outdoor unit 100 and an indoor unit 200; the control device 300 is connected to the air conditioner 500. The control device 300 can be, for example, a wired controller with a screen, or a centralized controller with a screen, or a control terminal with a screen. For example, the control terminal is a mobile phone, and the mobile phone is equipped with an air conditioner APP. Among them, the control device 300 can display the operation interface of the air conditioner APP.

[0060] To facilitate the understanding of the solution of the present application, the following introduces the process of the user performing the operation of establishing an air conditioner scenario from the user's perspective. As Figure 3 shown, taking the user using the air conditioner APP in the control device to establish an air conditioner scenario as an example, the specific operation process is as follows:

[0061] S201. Create a new scenario. Open the air conditioner APP and create a new scenario. The specific operation is, for example: in the startup scenario interface, create a new scenario.

[0062] S202. Set startup parameters. In the startup scene interface, set parameters for the selected air conditioner device. For example, parameters such as temperature, wind speed, and mode can be set.

[0063] S203. Set parameters to change over time. In the startup scene interface, the parameter change settings interface (change scene interface) can be opened by clicking the option for parameters to change over time. In the parameter change settings interface, parameter setting boxes can be added to increase the air conditioner operation parameters, and the time interval between two parameter setting boxes can be changed.

[0064] S204. Save the scene. After completing the parameter settings, click the save scene option to save the created scene to the air conditioner APP.

[0065] S205. Execute the scene. When it is necessary to apply the above - set air conditioner device parameters to the air conditioner device, simply select this scene on the terminal device of the air conditioner.

[0066] To make up for the difference between the optimal comfort pursued by users and the air conditioner parameters, the control method of this air conditioner uses an operation mode in which custom parameters can change over time, and this mode can meet different usage scenarios of users.

[0067] In summary, compared with the prior art, after the user opens the air conditioner APP, the air conditioner runs according to a certain set parameter, and the parameter remains unchanged during the execution process; the air conditioner control method in this application can set in advance that the air conditioner runs according to different parameters at different times, which is more in line with different states of users and can provide better comfort for users.

[0068] The following introduces, from the perspective of the control device, the control method of the air conditioner provided by some embodiments of this application. (Refer to Figure 4 ) This control method is applied to the control device. That is to say, the execution subject of the following steps is the control device. The control method of the above - mentioned air conditioner includes:

[0069] S1. In response to the user's operation of creating a new scene, set the operation scene of the air conditioner; the operation scene includes a startup scene and at least one change scene. The startup scene stores the air conditioner startup operation parameters, there is an interval of a set duration between the change scene and the startup scene, and the change scene stores the newly set air conditioner operation parameters.

[0070] Among them, S1 corresponds to S201, S202, and S203 in the operation steps of the user creating the air conditioner scene above.

[0071] S2. In response to the user's operation of saving the scene, save the operation scene of the air conditioner.

[0072] Among them, S2 corresponds to S204 in the operation steps for the user to establish the air conditioner scenario described above.

[0073] S3. In response to the user's operation of turning on the air conditioner, start the air conditioner and control the air conditioner to operate according to the saved operation scenario.

[0074] Among them, S3 corresponds to S205 in the operation steps for the user to establish the air conditioner scenario described above.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the air conditioner mainly controls the operation of the air conditioner through the control device of the air conditioner. The user creates a new scenario in the start scenario interface of the air conditioner APP; sets parameters such as temperature and wind speed mode for the air conditioner by clicking on the parameter box in the start scenario interface; then, if the user does not want to always be in one air conditioner state, the user can click on the option of parameter changing over time in the start scenario interface to open the parameter change setting interface (change scenario interface), and additional parameter setting boxes can be added in the parameter change setting interface to increase the air conditioner operation parameters, and the time interval between two parameter setting boxes can be changed. Then the user clicks the OK option to exit the parameter change setting interface, and clicks the save option in the start scenario interface to save the created scenario to the air conditioner APP. Then select the air conditioner device to be turned on in the air conditioner APP and click start. The air conditioner control method in this application can set in advance that the operation of the air conditioner at different times is executed according to different parameters, which is more in line with the different states of the user and can provide better comfort for the user.

[0076] Such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, S1. In response to the user's operation of creating a new scenario, setting the operation scenario of the air conditioner includes:

[0077] S11. In response to the user's operation of setting the air conditioner startup operation parameters, save the air conditioner startup operation parameters.

[0078] Among them, the air conditioner startup operation parameters can be understood as the initial air conditioner operation parameters. If the user only needs one set of air conditioner parameters, then the air conditioner startup operation parameters are the final execution scenario parameters.

[0079] Such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, S1. In response to the user's operation of creating a new scenario, setting the operation scenario of the air conditioner further includes:

[0080] S12. In response to the user's operation of opening the option of parameter changing over time, display the parameter change setting interface.

[0081] The parameter change setting interface includes an initial parameter setting box, and the initial parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters.

[0082] Among them, the option switch for parameters changing with time is defaultly in the off state. That is to say, when the option for parameters changing with time is in the off state, the parameter change setting interface cannot be entered. Therefore, the user needs to first click on the option for parameters changing with time to turn it on, and then click on the parameter change option to enter the parameter change setting interface.

[0083] Entering the parameter change setting interface will defaultly display an initial parameter setting box, which stores the air conditioner operation parameters. These air conditioner operation parameters refer to the air conditioner parameters set by the user in the startup scene interface.

[0084] If the user enters the parameter change setting interface without any action, clicks the exit option, then saves the scene and executes the scene, the air conditioner will operate according to the air conditioner startup operation parameters (the parameters in the initial parameter setting box).

[0085] S13. In response to the user's operation of clicking on the new parameter setting box, a new parameter setting box is added in the parameter change setting interface.

[0086] The parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters of the previous parameter setting box.

[0087] If the user needs to add parameter changes, they can click on the new parameter setting box, and then a new parameter setting box will be added in the parameter change setting interface. This parameter setting box is located below the initial parameter setting box.

[0088] That the parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters of the previous parameter setting box means that: if adding the first parameter setting box, the parameters of the first parameter setting box are the parameters of the initial parameter setting box; if adding to the second parameter setting box, the parameters of the second parameter setting box are the parameters of the first parameter setting box, and so on.

[0089] Such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, S1. In response to the user's operation of creating a new scene, setting the operation scene of the air conditioner also includes:

[0090] S14. In response to the user's operation of clicking on the newly added parameter setting box, the parameter adjustment interface is displayed.

[0091] After adding a new parameter setting box in the parameter change setting interface, when the user clicks on the newly added parameter setting box, the parameter adjustment interface can be entered. Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 17 , this parameter adjustment interface 4 includes: a temperature adjustment area 41, a mode adjustment area 42, an air volume adjustment area 43, and a wind direction adjustment area 44; the temperature adjustment area 41 includes a temperature adjustment slider, the mode adjustment area 42 includes multiple mode options, the air volume adjustment area 43 includes multiple air volume options, and the wind direction adjustment area 44 includes multiple wind direction options.

[0092] S15. In response to the operation of the user to adjust the operating parameters of the air conditioner, save the operating parameters of the air conditioner.

[0093] Among them, the parameter setting box stores the newly set operating parameters of the air conditioner.

[0094] Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , S15. In response to the operation of the user to adjust the operating parameters of the air conditioner, includes: in response to the user dragging the temperature adjustment slider, clicking on the mode option, clicking on the air volume option, and clicking on the air direction option.

[0095] Among them, the temperature adjustment area 41 is used to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner; the temperature adjustment area 41, in addition to including the temperature adjustment slider, also includes a minus option and a plus option located at both ends of the temperature adjustment slider.

[0096] Step S15 includes step S151: In response to the operation of the user dragging the adjustment slider, change the temperature of the air conditioner; or, in response to the operation of the user clicking on the minus option, lower the temperature of the air conditioner; or, in response to the operation of the user clicking on the plus option, raise the temperature of the air conditioner.

[0097] It should be noted that the temperature adjusted by the user in the temperature adjustment area 41 can be displayed on the display panel of the air conditioner.

[0098] In some embodiments, the mode adjustment area 42 includes: a cooling option, a heating option, a dehumidification option, a blowing option, and an automatic option.

[0099] Step S15 includes step S152: The mode adjustment area 42 controls the operating mode of the air conditioner in response to the operation of the user clicking on a certain mode option.

[0100] In some embodiments, the air volume adjustment area 43 includes: a gentle breeze option, a low wind option, a medium wind option, a high wind option, and an automatic option.

[0101] Step S15 includes step S153: The air volume adjustment area 43 controls the air volume output of the air conditioner in response to the operation of the user clicking on a certain air volume option.

[0102] In some embodiments, the air direction adjustment area 44 includes: a 45° option at the lower left, a 25° option at the lower left, a directly below option, a 25° option at the lower right, and a 45° option at the lower right.

[0103] Step S15 includes step S154: The air direction adjustment area 44 controls the air direction of the air conditioner in response to the operation of the user clicking on a certain air direction option.

[0104] It should be noted that Figure 8Only an exemplary operation sequence of steps S151 to S154 included in step S15 is shown. In fact, there is no limitation on the order of setting the temperature, mode, air volume, etc. of the air conditioner, that is, there is no distinction in the operation order of steps S151 to S154. For example, step S154 can be performed first and then step S151.

[0105] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , after the user opens the air conditioner APP, the user can first click on the scene type option 3 to select the method, and then adjust the parameters of the air conditioner on the parameter adjustment interface 4. As Figure 8 shown, for example: in summer, the user is reading at home; at this time, the user can click on the temperature adjustment area 41 in the parameter adjustment interface 4, drag the adjustment slider to the left, and adjust the temperature to 21 °C; then click on the cooling option in the mode adjustment area 42, click on the gentle breeze option in the air volume adjustment area 43, and click on the lower left 45° option in the air direction adjustment area 44 (this option is selected according to the relative position of the air conditioner and the user).

[0106] If the user only needs one air conditioner parameter, then the start-up operation parameters of the air conditioner are the final execution scene parameters. Referring to Figure 9 , the user clicks on the save option 2 to save the above air conditioner parameters.

[0107] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , after the user clicks on the save option 2, a save selection box will pop up, and the user can choose to save the air conditioner parameters to the first scene, the second scene... the Nth scene, or can choose to save to all scenes. Among them, the scene can be renamed and saved.

[0108] For example, the first scene is the home scene, and the air conditioner parameters corresponding to the home scene are: temperature is 16 °C, mode is cooling, air volume is high wind, and air direction is 45° at the lower left. In summer, it is very hot outside. When the user comes home from outside, the user can choose the home scene to start the air conditioner, so that the user can adjust the air conditioner to the appropriate parameters in the first place.

[0109] The second scene is the reading scene, and the air conditioner parameters corresponding to the reading scene are: temperature is 25 °C, mode is cooling, air volume is gentle breeze, and air direction is 45° at the lower left. When the user is reading at home, the user can choose the reading scene to start the air conditioner, so that the user can adjust the air conditioner to the appropriate parameters in the first place.

[0110] Among them, the user needs to set the required air conditioner parameters in advance and save them to the corresponding scene so that the air conditioner parameters of the corresponding scene can be opened in the first place when needed.

[0111] As Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the specific process of S12, in response to the user's operation of opening the option of parameter changing over time, to display the parameter change setting interface is as follows:

[0112] The user needs to first click on the option of parameter changing over time to make it in an open state, and then click on the parameter change option to enter the parameter change setting interface.

[0113] As Figure 13 and Figure 14 shown, when entering the parameter change setting interface, an initial parameter setting box will be displayed by default. The initial parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters, and the air conditioner operation parameters refer to the air conditioner parameters set by the user in the startup scene interface.

[0114] If the user enters the parameter change setting interface without any action, clicks on the OK option or clicks on the exit option in the upper left corner, and then saves the scene and executes the scene, the air conditioner will operate according to the air conditioner startup operation parameters (the parameters in the initial parameter setting box).

[0115] As Figure 13 、 Figure 15 、 Figure 16 and Figure 17 shown, if the user needs to add parameter changes, they can click on the new parameter setting box, and then a new parameter setting box will be added in the parameter change setting interface. This parameter setting box is located below the initial parameter setting box. After adding a new parameter setting box in the parameter change setting interface, the user clicks on the newly added parameter setting box to enter the parameter adjustment interface. At this time, the user can set the new parameter, and the specific setting process can refer to Figure 8 the setting process.

[0116] As Figure 18 shown, after the user finishes setting in the parameter adjustment interface, they can click on the save option 2 to save, and then will return to the previous interface (the parameter change setting interface).

[0117] As Figure 5 shown, the operation of setting the air conditioner operation scene in response to the user's operation of creating a new scene further includes:

[0118] S16, in response to the user's operation of adjusting the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box, saves the time interval of the air conditioner operation parameter change.

[0119] Among them, after the user clicks on the newly added parameter setting box, the default interval duration is 60 minutes.

[0120] As Figure 19 shown, S16, in response to the user's operation of adjusting the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box, includes:

[0121] S161. In response to the user's operation of dragging this parameter setting box upward, reduce the time interval between this parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box.

[0122] Refer to Figure 20 , when the user drags this parameter setting box upward, change the time interval between this parameter setting box and the initial parameter setting box from 60 minutes to 30 minutes.

[0123] S162. In response to the user's operation of dragging this parameter setting box downward, increase the time interval between this parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box.

[0124] Refer to Figure 21 , when the user drags this parameter setting box downward, change the time interval between this parameter setting box and the initial parameter setting box from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.

[0125] S163. In response to the user's operation of swiping this parameter setting box to the right, delete this parameter setting box (refer to Figure 22 ).

[0126] That is to say, the user can reduce or increase the interval time of two parameter changes by dragging up and down. At the same time, if the user does not need this parameter, he can also swipe it to the right to delete this parameter setting box.

[0127] For example, the first scenario is the home scenario. The air conditioner parameters corresponding to the home scenario are: temperature is 16°C, mode is cooling, air volume is high, and air direction is 45° to the lower left; after 30 minutes of time interval, the air conditioner parameters corresponding to the home scenario become: temperature is 25°C, mode is cooling, air volume is low, and air direction is 45° to the lower left.

[0128] In summer, it is very hot outside. When the user comes home from the outside, he can choose the home scenario to start the air conditioner, so that the user can adjust the air conditioner to the appropriate parameters in the first time, and can lower the user's perceived temperature. After the user's perceived temperature drops, the temperature of the air conditioner can be increased after 30 minutes to meet the user's needs. A too cold environment for a long time is also uncomfortable for the user.

[0129] For the sleeping scenario: In summer, when sleeping, the human body temperature gradually decreases after falling asleep. If a constant temperature is maintained, it is easy to make people catch a cold. At this time, the air conditioner temperature can rise; that is to say, the air conditioner parameters corresponding to the sleeping scenario can be first decreased and then increased, so that the user's perception is better.

[0130] For the exercise scenario: At the beginning of exercise, the body temperature decreases. As the amount of exercise increases, the body temperature will rise. At this time, the air conditioner temperature needs to be decreased; that is to say, the air conditioner parameters corresponding to the exercise scenario can be first increased and then decreased, so that the user's perception is better.

[0131] To sum up, refer to Figures 7 to 22, the control method of the air conditioner will be specifically introduced below in combination with the operation process from the user's perspective and the process from the perspective of the control device (or the air conditioner APP).

[0132] The user creates a new scene in the startup scene interface of the air conditioner APP.

[0133] The user can choose different ways to start by clicking on the scene type option: manual execution, timed execution, and linkage execution. These three ways are used to start the air conditioner. Manual execution can be that the user turns on the air conditioner by clicking the start air conditioner option in the air conditioner APP; Timed execution can be that the user can set a certain time for the air conditioner to start according to the set parameters; Linkage execution can be that the user interacts with the air conditioner through other smart devices to turn on the air conditioner.

[0134] Then the user sets parameters such as temperature and wind speed mode for the air conditioner by clicking on the parameter box in the startup scene interface. If the user does not want to always be in one air conditioner state, the user can click on the option of parameter changing over time in the startup scene interface to open the parameter change setting interface.

[0135] The user needs to first click on the option of parameter changing over time to make the option of parameter changing over time in an open state, and then click on the parameter change option to enter the parameter change setting interface.

[0136] The parameter change setting interface can add parameter setting boxes to increase the air conditioner operation parameters, and can change the time interval between two parameter setting boxes. If the user needs to add parameter changes, the user can click on the new parameter setting box, and then a new parameter setting box will be added in the parameter change setting interface. This parameter setting box is located below the initial parameter setting box. If the user needs to adjust the time interval, the user can reduce or increase the interval time between two parameter changes by dragging up and down; If the user does not need this parameter, the user can also swipe right to delete this parameter setting box.

[0137] The user clicks on the newly added parameter setting box to enter the parameter adjustment interface. At this time, the user can set the newly added parameters. In response to the user's operation of adjusting the air conditioner operation parameters, including: in response to the user's operation of dragging the temperature adjustment slider, clicking on the mode option, clicking on the air volume option, and clicking on the wind direction option.

[0138] The user clicks on the save option to save the air conditioner operation parameters and returns to the parameter change setting interface.

[0139] Then the user clicks on the OK option to exit the parameter change setting interface, clicks on the save option in the startup scene interface to save the air conditioner parameters to the scene option, clicks on the created scene to name and save it. Then in the air conditioner APP, select the air conditioner device that needs to be turned on for the corresponding scene and click start.

[0140] The air conditioner control method in this application can be set in advance so that the air conditioner operates according to different parameters at different times, which better suits different user states and can provide better comfort for users.

[0141] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The control method is applied to a control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner; In response to an operation by the user to create a new scene, set the operation scene of the air conditioner; the operation scene includes a startup scene and at least one changing scene. The startup scene stores the air conditioner startup operation parameters. There is a set time interval between the changing scene and the startup scene, and the changing scene stores newly set air conditioner operation parameters; In response to an operation by the user to save the scene, save the operation scene of the air conditioner; In response to an operation by the user to turn on the air conditioner, start the air conditioner and control the air conditioner to operate according to the saved operation scene.

2. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The setting of the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to an operation by the user to create a new scene includes; In response to an operation by the user to set the air conditioner startup operation parameters, save the air conditioner startup operation parameters.

3. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The setting of the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to an operation by the user to create a new scene further includes; In response to an operation by the user to turn on the option for parameters to change over time, display a parameter change setting interface; the parameter change setting interface includes an initial parameter setting box that stores the air conditioner operation parameters; In response to an operation by the user to click on the add parameter setting box, add a parameter setting box in the parameter change setting interface; the parameter setting box stores the air conditioner operation parameters of the previous parameter setting box.

4. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The setting of the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to an operation by the user to create a new scene further includes; In response to an operation by the user to click on the newly added parameter setting box, display a parameter adjustment interface; In response to an operation by the user to adjust the air conditioner operation parameters, save the air conditioner operation parameters; the parameter setting box stores the newly set air conditioner operation parameters.

5. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein The parameter adjustment interface includes: a temperature adjustment area, a mode adjustment area, an air volume adjustment area, and a wind direction adjustment area; The temperature adjustment area includes a temperature adjustment slider, the mode adjustment area includes multiple mode options, the air volume adjustment area includes multiple air volume options, and the wind direction adjustment area includes multiple wind direction options; The operation of the user to adjust the air conditioner operation parameters in response includes the operations of the user dragging the temperature adjustment slider, clicking on the mode option, clicking on the air volume option, and clicking on the wind direction option.

6. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The setting of the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to an operation by the user to create a new scene further includes; In response to an operation by the user to adjust the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box, save the time interval for the change of the air conditioner operation parameters.

7. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein, The operation of the user to adjust the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box in response includes: In response to an operation by the user to drag the current parameter setting box upward, reduce the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box; In response to an operation by the user to drag the current parameter setting box downward, increase the time interval between the current parameter setting box and the previous parameter setting box; In response to an operation by the user to slide the current parameter setting box to the right, delete the current parameter setting box.

8. The control method of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The saving of the operation scene of the air conditioner in response to an operation by the user to save the scene includes: In response to an operation by the user to click on the save option, save the operation scene of the air conditioner.

9. An air-conditioning system, characterized in that, Includes: An air conditioner; A control device for controlling the operation of the air conditioner, the control device executing the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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