Centralized controller distribution network system

Abstract

The invention discloses a centralized controller network distribution system, and the system comprises a mobile terminal which displays a list of centralized controllers to be subjected to network distribution in a network distribution mode, selects one centralized controller from the list of the centralized controllers, and transmits a first broadcast guiding instruction which comprises the MAC address of the selected centralized controller; the centralized controller is used for receiving the first broadcast guide instruction in the distribution network mode and judging whether a pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guide instruction; if yes, the centralized controller is a target centralized controller, and a prompt is given out. According to the centralized controller network distribution system, when the centralized controller judges that the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guide instruction, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller, and the prompt is sent out to prompt a user, so that the user can quickly find the target centralized controller in the space, and the user experience is improved. The technical problem that the target centralized controller in the space cannot be quickly found in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of centralized controller network distribution, and in particular to a centralized controller network distribution system. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, installing air conditioners in homes, hotels and other places to improve environmental comfort has become an important choice for people to improve their comfort needs.

[0003] In a multi-split air conditioner, a centralized controller can be used to connect to the Internet and control multiple indoor units.

[0004] When configuring multiple centralized controllers, the interaction between them and the phone is non-directional. When searching for devices, the phone often finds multiple centralized controllers in the same space that are already configured. This confuses the user, as they don't know which centralized controller they're operating corresponds to on the phone's search page, nor do they know which of the multiple centralized controllers listed on the phone's page correspond to each other in the space, causing confusion.

[0005] Therefore, when multiple centralized controllers in a space are configured for network connection at the same time, multiple centralized controllers will appear on the APP page, making it difficult for users to choose. It is not easy for users to find the target centralized controller, which reduces the network connection efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention proposes a centralized controller distribution network system, which solves the technical problem in the prior art that a target centralized controller cannot be found quickly.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] The present invention provides a centralized controller network distribution system, comprising:

[0009] The mobile terminal, in a network configuration mode, displays a list of central controllers to be configured, selects a central controller from the list, and sends a first broadcast guidance instruction, where the first broadcast guidance instruction includes a MAC address of the selected central controller;

[0010] The centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode and determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction; if they are consistent, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller and issues a prompt.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the first broadcast guidance instruction further includes a guidance mark;

[0012] After determining that it is the target centralized controller, the centralized controller determines whether the guidance flag in the received first broadcast guidance instruction is set. If the guidance flag is set, the centralized controller issues a corresponding prompt according to the guidance flag.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the guidance sign in the first broadcast guidance instruction includes a light guidance sign and / or a sound guidance sign;

[0014] The centralized controller issues a light prompt when determining that the light guidance mark is set;

[0015] The centralized controller issues a sound prompt when determining that the sound guidance mark is set.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller;

[0017] The mobile terminal is further configured to provide a light prompt in the interface area where the centralized controller selected from the list of centralized controllers to be networked is located upon receiving the first response instruction.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller; the first response instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller;

[0019] The mobile terminal is also used to find the centralized controller whose MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the first response instruction in the list of centralized controllers to be configured when receiving the first response instruction, and control the interface area where the centralized controller is located to provide a light prompt.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, when the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the selected central controller;

[0021] When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the selected central controller itself.

[0022] Centralized controller distribution network system, including:

[0023] The central controller, in the network distribution mode, sends a second broadcast guidance instruction after detecting the guidance operation, where the second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the central controller;

[0024] The mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction in the network configuration mode, and determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be configured with the MAC address consistent with the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction. If so, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a light prompt.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, after detecting a guidance operation, the centralized controller provides light and / or sound prompts.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present application, the mobile terminal is further configured to send a second response instruction when it is determined that a central controller with the same MAC address as the second broadcast guidance instruction exists in the list of central controllers to be networked;

[0027] The centralized controller is further configured to issue a prompt upon receiving the second response instruction.

[0028] In some embodiments of the present application, when the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the central controller;

[0029] When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the centralized controller itself.

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention has the following technical effects compared with the existing technology: the centralized controller network distribution system of the present invention, by designing a mobile terminal to display a list of centralized controllers to be networked in the network distribution mode, after selecting a centralized controller from the centralized controller list, sends a first broadcast guidance instruction, and the first broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the selected centralized controller; the centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode, and determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction; if they are consistent, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller, and a prompt is issued to prompt the user, so that the user can quickly find the target centralized controller in the space, which solves the technical problem of the existing technology that the target centralized controller in the space cannot be quickly found, and can quickly find the target device, improve the network distribution efficiency, and enhance the user experience.

[0031] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent after reading the detailed description of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only 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.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2A flowchart of an embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart of an embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 A flowchart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a flow chart of another embodiment of the steps executed by the centralized controller distribution network system of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0045] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature therebetween. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0048] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0049] Air conditioners use a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator to perform their cooling and heating cycles. A controller controls the flow of refrigerant and the opening of the expansion valve. These cycles involve a series of processes, including compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation, supplying refrigerant to the conditioned and heat-exchanged air.

[0050] The compressor compresses high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant gas and discharges the compressed gas. The discharged refrigerant gas flows into the condenser. The condenser condenses the compressed refrigerant into a liquid phase, releasing heat into the surrounding environment through the condensation process.

[0051] The expansion valve expands the high-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant condensed in the condenser to a lower-pressure liquid. The evaporator evaporates the refrigerant expanded in the expansion valve and returns the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to the compressor. The evaporator achieves cooling by utilizing the latent heat of evaporation to exchange heat with the material being cooled. Throughout this cycle, the air conditioner regulates the temperature of the indoor space.

[0052] The air conditioner outdoor unit refers to a portion of a refrigeration cycle including a compressor and an outdoor heat exchanger, the air conditioner indoor unit includes an indoor heat exchanger, and the expansion valve may be provided in the air conditioner outdoor unit or the indoor unit.

[0053] The indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger function as a condenser or an evaporator. When the indoor heat exchanger functions as a condenser, the air conditioner functions as a heater in heating mode, and when the indoor heat exchanger functions as an evaporator, the air conditioner functions as a cooler in cooling mode.

[0054] A multi-split air conditioner consists of an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units. Each indoor unit is connected to an outdoor unit.

[0055] Example 1

[0056] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment includes a mobile terminal and a centralized controller. The mobile terminal communicates wirelessly with the centralized controller, and the centralized controller controls the operation of the multi-split air conditioner. Figure 1 The mobile terminal is a mobile phone, PAD, etc.

[0057] The mobile terminal displays a list of central controllers to be configured in a network configuration mode, selects a central controller from the list, and sends a first broadcast guidance instruction including a MAC address of the selected central controller.

[0058] The centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode and determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction; if they are consistent, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller and issues a prompt.

[0059] The centralized controller automatically enters the network distribution mode after power-on.

[0060] After entering network configuration mode, the mobile terminal scans for devices in the surrounding area. Multiple centralized controllers may be present in the surrounding area. The mobile terminal displays the search results, which are a list of the centralized controllers to be configured. A centralized controller is selected from the list as the target centralized controller. The mobile terminal then sends a first broadcast guidance instruction, which includes the MAC address of the selected centralized controller (the target centralized controller).

[0061] The central controller has pre-stored MAC addresses, including the MAC address of the central controller itself and / or the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the central controller (ie, the Bluetooth MAC address).

[0062] The central controller determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction.

[0063] If the MAC address pre-stored in the centralized controller is inconsistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction, the centralized controller does not issue a prompt.

[0064] If the MAC address pre-stored in the centralized controller is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction, then the centralized controller is the target centralized controller, and the centralized controller issues a prompt to the user, so that the user can quickly find the target centralized controller in the space.

[0065] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment performs the following steps, see Figure 2 shown.

[0066] Step S11: The mobile terminal is in the network configuration mode, displays a list of centralized controllers to be configured, selects a centralized controller from the list, and sends a first broadcast guidance instruction.

[0067] Step S12: The centralized controller receives a first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode.

[0068] Step S13: The central controller determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction.

[0069] If they are inconsistent, step S14 is executed: the centralized controller is not the target centralized controller, and no prompt is issued.

[0070] If they are consistent, step S15 is executed: the centralized controller is determined to be the target centralized controller, and a prompt is issued.

[0071] The centralized controller network distribution system of this embodiment is designed to display a list of centralized controllers to be distributed in the network distribution mode on the mobile terminal. After selecting a centralized controller from the list of centralized controllers, a first broadcast guidance instruction is sent, and the first broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the selected centralized controller; the centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode, and determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction; if they are consistent, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller, and a prompt is issued to prompt the user, so that the user can quickly find the target centralized controller in the space, which solves the technical problem of the existing technology that the target centralized controller in the space cannot be quickly found, and can quickly find the target device, improve the network distribution efficiency, and enhance the user experience.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present application, the first broadcast guidance instruction also includes a guidance flag; the centralized controller sets the guidance flag, that is, the guidance flag = 1.

[0073] After determining that it is the target centralized controller, the centralized controller determines whether the guidance flag in the received first broadcast guidance instruction is set. If the guidance flag is set, it issues a corresponding prompt according to the guidance flag to help the user quickly find the target centralized controller.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present application, the guidance sign in the first broadcast guidance instruction includes a light guidance sign and / or a sound guidance sign.

[0075] When the central controller determines that the light guide mark is set, it will emit a light prompt to remind the user of the spatial location of the target central controller, so that the user can quickly find the target central controller. For example, the indicator light and / or screen of the target central controller will flash.

[0076] When the central controller determines that the sound guidance mark is set, it issues a sound prompt to remind the user of the spatial location of the target central controller, so that the user can quickly find the target central controller. For example, the buzzer of the target central controller sounds.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, it is possible to first determine whether the light guidance mark is set, and then determine whether the sound guidance mark is set. In some embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller issues a prompt, specifically including the following steps, see Figure 3 shown.

[0078] Step S21: Determine whether the light guidance flag is set.

[0079] If not, then step S22 is executed: the centralized controller does not issue a light prompt, and then step S24 is executed.

[0080] If yes, then step S23 is executed: the centralized controller issues a light prompt, and then step S24 is executed.

[0081] Step S24: Determine whether the sound guidance flag is set.

[0082] If not, step S25 is executed: the centralized controller does not issue a sound prompt.

[0083] If yes, step S26 is executed: the centralized controller issues a sound prompt.

[0084] In some other embodiments of the present application, it is possible to first determine whether the sound guidance mark is set, and then determine whether the light guidance mark is set. In some other embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller issues a prompt, specifically including the following steps, see Figure 4 shown.

[0085] Step S31: Determine whether the sound guidance flag is set.

[0086] If not, then step S32 is executed: the centralized controller does not issue a sound prompt, and then step S34 is executed.

[0087] If yes, then step S33 is executed: the centralized controller issues a sound prompt, and then step S34 is executed.

[0088] Step S34: Determine whether the light guidance flag is set.

[0089] If not, step S35 is executed: the centralized controller does not issue a light prompt.

[0090] If yes, step S36 is executed: the centralized controller issues a light prompt.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller.

[0092] The mobile terminal is further configured to provide a light prompt on the interface area where the selected centralized controller is located in the list of centralized controllers to be configured when receiving the first response instruction, so as to remind the user of the interface location of the selected centralized controller.

[0093] When the centralized controller determines that it is the target centralized controller, it issues a first response instruction. After receiving the first response instruction, the mobile terminal illuminates the interface area where the centralized controller selected in the centralized controller list (i.e., the target centralized controller) is located to remind the user of the interface location of the target centralized controller, making it easier for the user to check whether the centralized controller selected in the list is the target centralized controller.

[0094] For example, in the list of centralized controllers to be configured, the interface area where the selected centralized controller is located is brighter than other areas, or the interface area where the selected centralized controller is located is flashing.

[0095] For example, each centralized controller in the centralized controller list is displayed in the form of a card. When the first response instruction is received, the card of the selected centralized controller flashes.

[0096] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment performs the following steps, see Figure 5 shown.

[0097] Step S41: When the centralized controller determines that it is the target centralized controller, it issues a first response instruction.

[0098] Step S42: upon receiving the first response instruction, the mobile terminal controls the interface area where the centralized controller selected in the list of centralized controllers to be networked is located to provide a light prompt, so as to remind the user of the interface location of the selected centralized controller.

[0099] In some further embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller; the first response instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller.

[0100] The mobile terminal is also used to, when receiving the first response instruction, find the controller whose MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the first response instruction in the list of controllers to be configured, and control the interface area where the controller is located to provide a light prompt to remind the user of the interface location of the target controller, so as to facilitate the user to detect whether the controller selected in the list is the target controller.

[0101] That is, by including the MAC address in the first response instruction, the mobile terminal further determines the target centralized controller in the centralized controller list, and then controls the interface area where the centralized controller is located to provide a light prompt, thereby improving accuracy.

[0102] For example, the interface area where the centralized controller is located flashes to prompt the user, or the centralized controller card flashes.

[0103] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment performs the following process, see Figure 6 shown.

[0104] Step S51: When the centralized controller determines that it is the target centralized controller, it issues a first response instruction. The first response instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller, such as the MAC address of the centralized controller itself or the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the centralized controller (i.e., the Bluetooth MAC address).

[0105] Step S52: When the mobile terminal receives the first response instruction, it finds the controller whose MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the first response instruction in the list of controllers to be configured, and controls the interface area where the controller is located to provide a light prompt to remind the user of the interface location of the target controller.

[0106] Because some centralized controllers communicate with other devices via Bluetooth, and others via SoftAP, network configuration modes include Bluetooth and SoftAP. Mobile terminals can select either mode.

[0107] In Bluetooth network configuration mode, the mobile terminal and the central controller are connected via Bluetooth.

[0108] In the SoftAP network configuration mode, the mobile terminal and the centralized controller are connected via SoftAP.

[0109] When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the selected central controller, that is, the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the central controller.

[0110] When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the selected central controller itself.

[0111] The mobile terminal can choose either Bluetooth network configuration mode or SoftAP network configuration mode. It can configure the network for the centralized controller via Bluetooth communication or the centralized controller via SoftAP communication. It is flexible and convenient to use and has a wide range of applications.

[0112] In the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first response instruction is the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the central controller (ie, the Bluetooth MAC address).

[0113] In Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first response instruction is the MAC address of the centralized controller itself.

[0114] In some other embodiments of the present application, the mobile terminal communicates with the centralized controller through a cloud server.

[0115] The mobile terminal sends a first broadcast guidance instruction, the cloud server receives the first broadcast guidance instruction, and sends the received first broadcast guidance instruction to the centralized controller. The centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction sent by the cloud server.

[0116] The central controller sends a first response instruction, the cloud server receives the first response instruction, and sends the received first response instruction to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives the first response instruction sent by the cloud server.

[0117] Below, combined with the attached Figure 7 , specifically explain the network distribution process of the centralized controller distribution system.

[0118] Step S61: The centralized controller is powered on and automatically enters the network distribution mode.

[0119] The centralized controller using Bluetooth communication automatically enters Bluetooth network configuration mode after power-on.

[0120] The centralized controller using Softap communication automatically enters Softap network distribution mode after power-on.

[0121] Step S62: The mobile terminal selects to enter the Bluetooth network configuration mode or the SoftAP network configuration mode, scans the Bluetooth devices or SoftAP devices in the surrounding space, and displays the searched centralized controllers to be configured in a list.

[0122] Step S63: Select the centralized controller to be configured in the list of centralized controllers to be configured, and use the selected centralized controller as the target centralized controller.

[0123] Each centralized controller in the centralized controller list is displayed in the form of a card. Click the "guidance" icon in the selected centralized controller card, and the mobile terminal sends a first broadcast guidance instruction to the Bluetooth channel or Softap channel.

[0124] The first broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the selected central controller and a guidance flag, and the guidance flag is set.

[0125] Step S64: After receiving the first broadcast guidance instruction, the centralized controller determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction.

[0126] If the MAC address pre-stored in the centralized controller is inconsistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction, step S65 is executed: the centralized controller is not the target centralized controller, and no prompt is issued.

[0127] If the MAC address pre-stored in the centralized controller is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction, step S66 is executed: the centralized controller is determined to be the target centralized controller, and then step S67 is executed.

[0128] Step S67: Determine whether the guidance flag in the received first broadcast guidance instruction is set.

[0129] If the guidance flag is set, step S68 is executed.

[0130] Step S68: The centralized controller flashes the screen and / or the indicator light according to the guidance mark. The centralized controller issues a first response instruction.

[0131] Step S69: When the mobile terminal receives the first response instruction, the card of the target centralized controller flashes at the same frequency.

[0132] The user determines the target device based on the flashing condition and completes the network configuration.

[0133] When a list of centralized controllers to be networked is displayed on the mobile terminal APP and there are multiple centralized controllers in the space, the centralized controller network configuration system of this embodiment can be used to quickly determine the centralized controller in the space corresponding to the centralized controller selected from the list.

[0134] In some other embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller, in the network distribution mode, sends a second broadcast guidance instruction after detecting a guidance operation, and the second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller.

[0135] The mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction in the network configuration mode, and determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be configured with the MAC address consistent with the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction. If so, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a light prompt.

[0136] Through the above design, the user can be prompted to quickly find the corresponding centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be configured, solving the technical problem in the prior art of being unable to quickly find the corresponding centralized controller on the mobile terminal display interface.

[0137] The mobile terminal APP displays a list of centralized controllers to be networked. When the user operates one of the centralized controllers in the space, the centralized controller network configuration system of this embodiment can quickly determine the centralized controller in the list corresponding to the centralized controller the user is operating.

[0138] Example 2

[0139] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment includes a mobile terminal and a centralized controller. The mobile terminal communicates wirelessly with the centralized controller, and the centralized controller controls the operation of the multi-split air conditioner.

[0140] The central controller, in the network distribution mode, sends a second broadcast guidance instruction after detecting the guidance operation, where the second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the central controller.

[0141] The mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction in the network configuration mode, and determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be configured with the MAC address consistent with the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction. If so, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a light prompt.

[0142] The central controller automatically enters the network configuration mode after power-on. The central controller has pre-stored MAC addresses, including the central controller's own MAC address and / or the MAC address of the central controller's Bluetooth module (i.e., the Bluetooth MAC address).

[0143] After detecting a guidance operation, such as when a guidance button of the centralized controller is pressed, the centralized controller sends a second broadcast guidance instruction, where the second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller.

[0144] After the mobile terminal enters the network configuration mode, it scans the surrounding space for devices. There may be multiple centralized controllers to be configured in the surrounding space. The mobile terminal displays the search results and a list of centralized controllers to be configured.

[0145] After the mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction, it compares whether there is a controller in the list of controllers to be configured that has the same MAC address as in the second broadcast guidance instruction. If so, it controls the interface area where the controller is located to provide a light prompt to prompt the user, so that the user can quickly find the corresponding controller in the list.

[0146] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment performs the following process, see Figure 8 shown.

[0147] Step S71: The central controller detects a guidance operation in the network configuration mode and sends a second broadcast guidance instruction. The second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the central controller, such as the MAC address of the central controller itself or the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the central controller (i.e., the Bluetooth MAC address).

[0148] Step S72: The mobile terminal is in the network configuration mode, displays a list of central controllers to be configured, and receives a second broadcast guidance instruction.

[0149] Step S73: The mobile terminal determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be networked that has the same MAC address as that in the second broadcast guidance instruction.

[0150] If it does not exist, the mobile terminal's list of centralized controllers to be configured will not display a light prompt.

[0151] If it exists, execute step S74: control the interface area where the central controller is located to provide light prompts.

[0152] For example, in the list of centralized controllers to be networked, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is brighter than other areas, or the interface area where the centralized controller is located is flashing.

[0153] For example, each controller in the controller list is displayed in card form, and the controller card flashes.

[0154] The centralized controller network distribution system of this embodiment is designed to send a second broadcast guidance instruction after detecting a guidance operation in the network distribution mode. The second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller; the mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode, and determines whether there is a centralized controller with the same MAC address as the second broadcast guidance instruction in the list of centralized controllers to be networked. If so, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a lighting prompt to prompt the user, so that the user can quickly find the corresponding centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be networked. This solves the technical problem in the prior art that the corresponding centralized controller on the mobile terminal display interface cannot be quickly found, and can quickly find the target device, improve network distribution efficiency, and enhance user experience.

[0155] In some embodiments of the present application, after detecting a guidance operation, the centralized controller performs a light and / or sound prompt to remind the user that the centralized controller is performing a guidance operation.

[0156] In some embodiments of the present application, the centralized controller performs light and / or sound prompts, specifically including: the screen of the centralized controller flashing and / or the indicator light of the centralized controller flashing, so as to remind the user and give the user an intuitive feeling.

[0157] In some embodiments of the present application, the mobile terminal is further configured to send a second response instruction when it is determined that there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be networked that has the same MAC address as that in the second broadcast guidance instruction.

[0158] The centralized controller is further configured to issue a prompt, such as a light and / or sound prompt, when receiving the second response instruction, to prompt the user that the target centralized controller has been found in the list, indicating that the operation is successful.

[0159] The centralized controller distribution network system of this embodiment performs the following process, see Figure 9 shown.

[0160] Step S81: When the mobile terminal determines that there is a central controller in the list of central controllers to be networked that has the same MAC address as that in the second broadcast guidance instruction, the mobile terminal sends a second response instruction.

[0161] Step S82: When the centralized controller receives the second response instruction, it issues a prompt, such as a light and / or sound prompt, to remind the user that the guidance operation is successful.

[0162] In some embodiments of the present application, when the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the central controller; that is, the MAC address of the Bluetooth module of the central controller.

[0163] When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the centralized controller itself.

[0164] The mobile terminal can choose either Bluetooth network configuration mode or SoftAP network configuration mode. It can configure the network for the centralized controller via Bluetooth communication or the centralized controller via SoftAP communication. It is flexible and convenient to use and has a wide range of applications.

[0165] Below, combined with the attached Figure 10 , specifically explain the network distribution process of the centralized controller distribution system.

[0166] Step S91: The centralized controller is powered on and automatically enters the network distribution mode.

[0167] The centralized controller using Bluetooth communication automatically enters Bluetooth network configuration mode after power-on.

[0168] The centralized controller using Softap communication automatically enters Softap network distribution mode after power-on.

[0169] Step S92: The mobile terminal selects to enter the Bluetooth network configuration mode or the SoftAP network configuration mode, scans the Bluetooth devices or SoftAP devices in the surrounding space, and displays the searched centralized controllers to be configured in a list.

[0170] Step S93: When the central controller detects that the guidance button is pressed in the network configuration mode, the screen or indicator light of the central controller flashes. At the same time, the central controller sends a second broadcast guidance instruction to the Bluetooth channel or SoftAP channel.

[0171] The second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the central controller (the MAC address of the central controller itself or the Bluetooth MAC address of the central controller).

[0172] Step S94: After receiving the second broadcast guidance instruction, the mobile terminal determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be networked that has the same MAC address as that in the second broadcast guidance instruction.

[0173] If it does not exist, step S95 is executed: the list of centralized controllers to be networked by the mobile terminal does not provide a light prompt.

[0174] If yes, then step S96 is executed: the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a light prompt, for example, the card of the centralized controller on the display interface of the mobile terminal flashes at the same frequency.

[0175] The user determines the target device based on the flashing condition and completes the network configuration.

[0176] The mobile terminal APP displays a list of centralized controllers to be networked. When the user operates one of the centralized controllers in the space, the centralized controller network configuration system of this embodiment can quickly determine the centralized controller in the list corresponding to the centralized controller the user is operating.

[0177] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0178] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. The centralized controller distribution network system is characterized by: include: The mobile terminal, in a network configuration mode, displays a list of central controllers to be configured, selects a central controller from the list, and sends a first broadcast guidance instruction, wherein the first broadcast guidance instruction includes a MAC address of the selected central controller; The centralized controller receives the first broadcast guidance instruction in the network distribution mode and determines whether the pre-stored MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the received first broadcast guidance instruction; if they are consistent, the centralized controller is the target centralized controller and issues a prompt.

2. The centralized controller distribution network system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first broadcast guidance instruction also includes a guidance mark; After determining that it is the target centralized controller, the centralized controller determines whether the guidance flag in the received first broadcast guidance instruction is set. If the guidance flag is set, the centralized controller issues a corresponding prompt according to the guidance flag.

3. The centralized controller distribution network system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guidance sign in the first broadcast guidance instruction includes a light guidance sign and / or a sound guidance sign; The centralized controller issues a light prompt when determining that the light guidance mark is set; The centralized controller issues a sound prompt when determining that the sound guidance mark is set.

4. The centralized controller distribution network system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller; The mobile terminal is further configured to provide a light prompt in the interface area where the centralized controller selected from the list of centralized controllers to be networked is located upon receiving the first response instruction.

5. The centralized controller distribution network system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The centralized controller is further configured to issue a first response instruction when determining that it is the target centralized controller; the first response instruction includes the MAC address of the centralized controller; The mobile terminal is also used to find the centralized controller whose MAC address is consistent with the MAC address in the first response instruction in the list of centralized controllers to be configured when receiving the first response instruction, and control the interface area where the centralized controller is located to provide a light prompt.

6. The centralized controller distribution network system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the selected central controller; When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the first broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the selected central controller itself.

7. The centralized controller distribution network system is characterized by: include: The central controller, in the network distribution mode, sends a second broadcast guidance instruction after detecting the guidance operation, where the second broadcast guidance instruction includes the MAC address of the central controller; The mobile terminal receives the second broadcast guidance instruction in the network configuration mode, and determines whether there is a centralized controller in the list of centralized controllers to be configured with the MAC address consistent with the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction. If so, the interface area where the centralized controller is located is controlled to provide a light prompt.

8. The centralized controller network distribution system according to claim 7, characterized in that: After detecting the guidance operation, the centralized controller provides light and / or sound prompts.

9. The centralized controller network distribution system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mobile terminal is further configured to send a second response instruction when it is determined that a centralized controller with the same MAC address as the one in the second broadcast guidance instruction exists in the list of centralized controllers to be networked; The centralized controller is further configured to issue a prompt upon receiving the second response instruction.

10. The centralized controller distribution network system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Bluetooth network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the Bluetooth MAC address of the central controller; When the network configuration mode selected by the mobile terminal is the Softap network configuration mode, the MAC address in the second broadcast guidance instruction is the MAC address of the centralized controller itself.

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