Air conditioner control method and device, air conditioner, storage medium and program product

Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner control method and device, an air conditioner, a storage medium and a computer program product, and the method comprises the steps that after the air conditioner is started, the operation mode and the set temperature of the air conditioner are determined according to the current season and the outdoor environment temperature, and the operation mode comprises the heating mode and the refrigeration mode; and in the process that the air conditioner operates in the heating mode or the refrigerating mode, the compressor frequency and the inner fan rotating speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor environment temperature and the set temperature. According to the scheme, the appropriate operation mode and the set temperature are automatically determined after the air conditioner is started, so that the air conditioner is controlled to operate, the indoor comfortable environment is achieved, user intervention is not needed in the whole process, and the use convenience and comfort of the air conditioner are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular relates to a control method and device for an air conditioner, an air conditioner, a storage medium, and a computer program product. Background Art

[0002] When using air conditioners, in order to achieve a more satisfactory indoor environment, users are usually required to frequently manually set parameters such as temperature, wind speed, and mode. This process is complicated and not very user-friendly, especially for the elderly or users who are not familiar with smart devices, which reduces the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0003] The above content is only used to assist in understanding the technical solution of the present invention and does not constitute an admission that the above content is prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner control method, device, air conditioner, storage medium and computer program product to solve the problem in related solutions that the operation of the air conditioner during use is complicated and many parameters need to be manually set to make the indoor environment comfortable, which affects the user experience. The method can automatically determine the appropriate operating mode and set temperature after the air conditioner is turned on, thereby controlling the air conditioner operation and achieving a comfortable indoor environment. The entire process does not require user intervention, thereby improving the convenience and comfort of using the air conditioner.

[0005] The present invention provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising: after turning on the air conditioner, obtaining the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature; determining an operating mode and a set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operating mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; and when the air conditioner is operating in the heating mode or the cooling mode, controlling the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature.

[0006] In some embodiments, the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner are determined according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature, including: when the current season is summer, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset first cooling target temperature; when the current season is winter, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is heating mode, and the set temperature is a preset first heating target temperature; when the current season is spring, judging the size of the outdoor ambient temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset second cooling target temperature; If the outdoor temperature is less than or equal to the preset spring outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; when the current season is autumn, the size of the outdoor ambient temperature is judged; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; wherein, the preset first cooling target temperature is less than the preset second cooling target temperature, and the preset first heating target temperature is greater than the preset second heating target temperature.

[0007] In some embodiments, during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature, including: during the operation of the air conditioner in cooling mode, the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is recorded as the indoor temperature difference, and the size of the indoor temperature difference is judged; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than a preset first cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset first frequency, and the internal fan speed is the preset first speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset first cooling temperature difference and greater than the preset second cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset second frequency, and the internal fan speed is the preset second speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset second cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset third frequency, and the internal fan speed is the preset third speed; wherein, the preset first cooling temperature difference > the preset second cooling temperature difference, the preset first frequency > the preset second frequency > the preset third frequency, and the preset first speed > the preset second speed > the preset third speed.

[0008] In some embodiments, during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature, and the method further includes: during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode, the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is recorded as the indoor temperature difference, and the size of the indoor temperature difference is judged; if the indoor temperature difference is less than the preset first heating temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset fourth frequency, and the internal fan speed is a preset fourth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset first heating temperature difference and less than the preset second heating temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset fifth frequency, and the internal fan speed is a preset fifth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset sixth frequency, and the internal fan speed is a preset sixth speed; wherein, the preset first heating temperature difference < the preset second heating temperature difference, the preset fourth frequency > the preset fifth frequency > the preset sixth frequency, and the preset fourth speed > the preset fifth speed > the preset sixth speed.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method further includes: after determining the set temperature, obtaining the age and gender of the indoor occupant; and adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupant.

[0010] In some embodiments, adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants includes: judging the age of the indoor occupants; if the age of the indoor occupants is greater than a preset first age or less than a preset second age, increasing the set temperature; if the age of the indoor occupants is less than or equal to the preset first age and greater than or equal to the preset second age, not adjusting the set temperature; and / or, judging the gender of the indoor occupants; if the gender of the indoor occupants is all male, not adjusting the set temperature; if the gender of the indoor occupants is female, increasing the set temperature.

[0011] Matching the above method, the present invention provides, on the other hand, a control device for an air conditioner, comprising: an acquisition unit, configured to acquire the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature after the air conditioner is turned on; a control unit, configured to determine the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operating mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; the control unit is further configured to control the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode or the cooling mode.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control unit determines the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature, including: when the current season is summer, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset first cooling target temperature; when the current season is winter, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is heating mode, and the set temperature is a preset first heating target temperature; when the current season is spring, judging the size of the outdoor ambient temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset second cooling target temperature; If the temperature is less than or equal to the preset spring outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; when the current season is autumn, the size of the outdoor ambient temperature is judged; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; wherein, the preset first cooling target temperature is less than the preset second cooling target temperature, and the preset first heating target temperature is greater than the preset second heating target temperature.

[0013] In some embodiments, the control unit controls the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode or the cooling mode, including: during the operation of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than the preset first cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset first frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset first speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset first cooling temperature difference and greater than the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset second frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset second speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset third frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset third speed; wherein, the preset first cooling temperature difference > the preset second cooling temperature difference, the preset first frequency > the preset second frequency > the preset third frequency, and the preset first speed > the preset second speed > the preset third speed.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control unit controls the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode or the cooling mode, and also includes: during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is less than the preset first heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to be a preset fourth frequency, and the internal fan speed to be a preset fourth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset first heating temperature difference and less than the preset second heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to be a preset fifth frequency, and the internal fan speed to be a preset fifth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to be a preset sixth frequency, and the internal fan speed to be a preset sixth speed; wherein, the preset first heating temperature difference < the preset second heating temperature difference, the preset fourth frequency > the preset fifth frequency > the preset sixth frequency, and the preset fourth speed > the preset fifth speed > the preset sixth speed.

[0015] In some embodiments, the acquisition unit is further configured to acquire the age and gender of the indoor occupants after determining the set temperature; and the control unit is further configured to adjust the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants.

[0016] In some embodiments, the control unit adjusts the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants, including: judging the age of the indoor occupants; if there is an indoor occupant whose age is greater than a preset first age or less than a preset second age, raising the set temperature; if the age of the indoor occupants is less than or equal to the preset first age and greater than or equal to the preset second age, not adjusting the set temperature; and / or judging the gender of the indoor occupants; if the gender of the indoor occupants is all male, not adjusting the set temperature; if there is an indoor occupant whose gender is female, raising the set temperature.

[0017] Matching the above device, the present invention further provides an air conditioner, comprising: the control device of the air conditioner described above.

[0018] In accordance with the above method, the present invention further provides a storage medium, which includes a stored program, wherein when the program is running, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the above-mentioned air conditioning control method.

[0019] In accordance with the above method, the present invention further provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program product is processed and executed, the steps of the above air conditioner control method are implemented.

[0020] The solution of the present invention determines the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner after it is turned on, based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. When the air conditioner is operating in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, controlling its operation to achieve a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present invention.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A flow chart of an embodiment of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner control device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention.

[0026] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the reference numerals in the embodiments of the present invention are as follows:

[0027] 102 - acquisition unit; 104 - control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling an air conditioner is provided. Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of an embodiment of the method of the present invention. The air conditioner control method may include steps S110 to S130.

[0030] In step S110 , after the air conditioner is turned on, the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature are obtained.

[0031] When the user turns on the air conditioner, it automatically connects to the network and obtains the current date from the network time server. Based on this date information, it determines the season. For example, March to May is considered spring, June to August is summer, September to November is autumn, and December to February is winter. This method of obtaining the date and then determining the season through the network ensures that the air conditioner obtains accurate and real-time seasonal information, unaffected by manual user settings.

[0032] To obtain the outdoor ambient temperature, you can use a built-in temperature sensor. This sensor is typically installed on the air conditioner's outdoor unit. It directly senses outdoor temperature changes, converts the temperature signal into an electrical signal, and transmits it to the air conditioner's control system for processing. The air conditioner can also obtain local real-time ambient temperature data from a professional meteorological data server via an internet connection. This method provides data from a wider range of sources and higher accuracy, and provides more comprehensive and accurate temperature information monitored by local meteorological authorities, including temperature averages and trends for different areas. The indoor ambient temperature is detected by a temperature sensor installed on the indoor unit.

[0033] In step S120, the operation mode and set temperature of the air conditioner are determined according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operation mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode.

[0034] In some embodiments, in step S120, the specific process of determining the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature includes: when the current season is summer, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset first cooling target temperature; when the current season is winter, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is heating mode, and the set temperature is a preset first heating target temperature; when the current season is spring, judging the size of the outdoor ambient temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset second cooling target temperature; if the current season is spring, If the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset spring outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; when the current season is autumn, the size of the outdoor ambient temperature is judged; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; wherein, the preset first cooling target temperature is less than the preset second cooling target temperature, and the preset first heating target temperature is greater than the preset second heating target temperature.

[0035] The set temperature is the target indoor temperature. After the air conditioner obtains the current season and outdoor temperature, if it is winter, it will directly operate in heating mode, and the target temperature will be the preset first heating target temperature corresponding to winter, quickly raising the indoor temperature to a warm range; if it is summer, it will directly operate in cooling mode, and the target temperature will be the preset first cooling target temperature corresponding to summer, quickly lowering the indoor temperature to a cool range, realizing automatic mode switching and basic temperature control under seasonal scenarios.

[0036] In spring, the system determines the operating mode based on the outdoor temperature and matches the corresponding set temperature. The default spring outdoor temperature setting is 18°C. If the outdoor temperature is ≤18°C, the air conditioner operates in heating mode, with a target temperature set to a second preset heating target temperature, which is lower than the winter setting, to prevent overheating. If the outdoor temperature is greater than 18°C, the system switches to cooling mode, with a target temperature set to a second preset cooling target temperature, which is higher than the summer setting, to prevent overcooling.

[0037] When the current season is autumn, the system determines the operating mode based on the outdoor temperature and matches the corresponding set temperature. The preset autumn outdoor temperature can be set to 22°C. If the outdoor temperature is ≥22°C, the air conditioner operates in cooling mode with the target temperature set to the preset second cooling target temperature. If the outdoor temperature is less than 22°C, it switches to heating mode with the target indoor temperature set to the preset second heating target temperature.

[0038] By automatically connecting to the network to obtain the season, date, and outdoor temperature, the air conditioner automatically matches the operating mode and calls the seasonally differentiated target temperature, eliminating the need for the user to manually set the mode or temperature parameters. This enables automated control in all seasons and eliminates tedious manual operations. By setting target temperature thresholds for transitional seasons, excessive energy consumption can be reduced and energy efficiency improved.

[0039] In some embodiments, the process further includes adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants after the set temperature is determined. The process specifically includes: step S210 and step S220.

[0040] Step S210: After the set temperature is determined, the age and gender of the indoor occupants are obtained.

[0041] The user can manually enter the age and gender of indoor occupants and store them in a local database or cloud. During operation, the air conditioner uses a visual sensor installed on the air conditioner to collect identification information, such as facial information, from the local database or cloud. The system then matches the age and gender of the current indoor occupant with this identification information and uses this information to adjust the set temperature.

[0042] In some embodiments, indoor images can be collected by a visual sensor installed on the air conditioner, and the user's facial features can be analyzed using a built-in face recognition algorithm to determine the user's gender and age group.

[0043] Step S220: adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants.

[0044] After determining the operating mode and set temperature based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner will also adjust the set temperature according to the age and gender of indoor users, thereby meeting the comfort requirements of different groups of people and achieving differentiated control.

[0045] In some embodiments, in step S220, the specific process of adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants includes: determining the age of the indoor occupants; if the age of the indoor occupants is greater than a preset first age or less than a preset second age, increasing the set temperature; if the age of the indoor occupants is less than or equal to the preset first age and greater than or equal to the preset second age, not adjusting the set temperature.

[0046] The first preset age can be set to 60 years old, and the second preset age can be set to 12 years old. Elderly people and children are more susceptible to cold than young and middle-aged people. Therefore, if the presence of elderly people or children is determined based on the age of the indoor occupants, the set temperature is raised. For example, the set temperature determined based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature is used as the base set temperature for young and middle-aged people. If an elderly person or child is determined to be present in the room, the current set temperature is increased by 2.5°C from the base set temperature to prevent the lower indoor temperature from affecting the comfort of the elderly and children.

[0047] In some embodiments, the set temperature determined according to the current season and outdoor ambient temperature can be used as the basic set temperature corresponding to the elderly and children. If there are no elderly people and children in the room, but only young and middle-aged people, the basic set temperature can be reduced by 2.5°C to make the indoor temperature reach a comfortable temperature that matches young and middle-aged people.

[0048] In some embodiments, indoor occupants can be divided into a baseline group, a youth group, and a middle-aged group. The baseline group includes the elderly and children, and users over 60 years old are identified as elderly people, and users under 12 years old are identified as children. The age range of the youth group is between 13-35 years old, and the age range of the middle-aged group is between 36-59 years old. The set temperature determined according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature is used as the set temperature of the baseline group, the set temperature of the baseline group of -2.5°C is used as the set temperature of the youth group, and the set temperature of the baseline group of -5°C is used as the set temperature of the middle-aged group. Among them, the priority of the baseline group is greater than the priority of the youth group and greater than the priority of the middle-aged group. For example, when the indoor occupants include the elderly, young people, and middle-aged people, the set temperature of the baseline group is used as the current set temperature of the air conditioner; when the indoor occupants include young people and middle-aged people, the set temperature of the youth group is used as the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0049] For cold-sensitive groups like the elderly and children, the target temperature is raised appropriately to reduce the risk of cold or air-conditioning sickness and improve comfort. For young and middle-aged people with higher metabolisms, the target temperature is lowered to meet their need for a cooler environment. Furthermore, the system automatically adapts the temperature based on age recognition, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and enhancing user convenience.

[0050] In some embodiments, in step S220, the specific process of adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants further includes: determining the gender of the indoor occupants; if all the indoor occupants are male, then the set temperature is not adjusted; if there is a female indoor occupant, then the set temperature is increased.

[0051] Because women typically have lower basal metabolic rates than men, they tend to feel colder, requiring a higher target temperature to maintain comfort. Traditional air conditioners' uniform temperature settings fail to account for gender differences in comfort. For example, women may feel colder at the same temperature and need to manually adjust the temperature higher. Automatic adjustment avoids this. After determining the set temperature based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner captures the user's facial image using its onboard camera and uses a built-in facial recognition algorithm to determine the user's gender. If a female occupant is present in the room, the set temperature is raised appropriately; if only male occupants are present, the set temperature remains unchanged. For example, in summer cooling mode, the target temperature for men is set at 24°C, while for women it is 25°C. In winter heating mode, the target temperature for men is set at 20°C, while for women it is 21°C.

[0052] In some embodiments, the air conditioner can adjust the set temperature based on both the gender and age of the occupants. For example, if the room contains an elderly woman, the target temperature increase due to age (e.g., 2.5°C higher than for a young person) is added to the 1°C gender difference, resulting in a target temperature 3.5°C higher than for a young man, achieving multi-dimensional, precise adaptation.

[0053] By adjusting the set temperature according to the gender of the room occupants, the system automatically identifies gender and adapts the temperature without the need for manual setting by the user, avoiding physical discomfort caused by gender differences, improving the ease of use of the air conditioner, and making the air conditioner more intelligent.

[0054] In step S130 , when the air conditioner is operating in the heating mode or the cooling mode, the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature.

[0055] After the user turns on the air conditioner, there is no need to set the operating mode and related operating parameters. The air conditioner automatically determines the set temperature of the appropriate operating mode according to the current season and indoor and outdoor temperatures, thereby controlling the operating parameters of the air conditioner to create a comfortable indoor environment. The entire process does not require user intervention, which improves the comfort and convenience of use.

[0056] In some embodiments, in step S130, during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode or cooling mode, the specific process of controlling the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature includes: during the operation of the air conditioner in cooling mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than the preset first cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset first frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset first speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset first cooling temperature difference and greater than the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset second frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset second speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset third frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset third speed; wherein, the preset first cooling temperature difference > the preset second cooling temperature difference, the preset first frequency > the preset second frequency > the preset third frequency, and the preset first speed > the preset second speed > the preset third speed.

[0057] The difference between the current indoor temperature and the target temperature is ΔT 制冷 It is divided into 3 intervals, corresponding to different frequencies and wind speed levels. 制冷 The larger the value, the further the indoor temperature deviates from the target value, and high power and rapid adjustment are required; ΔT 制冷 The smaller it is, the closer the indoor temperature is to the target value and the lower the power consumption is needed to maintain it.

[0058] Specifically, when the difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature is large (ΔT 制冷1 <ΔT 制冷 ) when the air conditioner is at the highest frequency F 制冷1 and the maximum indoor fan speed R 制冷1 Operation, quickly lower the indoor temperature through high power output, shortening the temperature adjustment time. When the difference is in the medium range (ΔT 制冷2 <ΔT 制冷 ≤ΔT 制冷1 ), the frequency drops to F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷1 , the fan speed drops to R 制冷1 -ΔR 制冷1 , while ensuring a certain cooling speed, it reduces operating energy consumption and noise. When the difference is small (ΔT 制冷 ≤ΔT 制冷2), the frequency further drops to F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷2 , the fan speed drops to R 制冷1 -ΔR 制冷2 , maintain indoor temperature stability at low power to avoid over-cooling. ΔF 制冷1 , ΔF 制冷2 is the frequency adjustment amount, ΔF 制冷1 <ΔF 制冷2 ;ΔR 制冷1 , ΔR 制冷2 is the speed adjustment amount, ΔR 制冷1 <ΔR 制冷2 .

[0059] By operating at full load during high differentials, the indoor temperature can be adjusted to the target range in a short period of time, meeting the user's demand for rapid cooling. Low power maintenance during low differentials prevents temperature overshoot or fluctuations, improving comfort. It also enhances energy savings. Step-by-step frequency and speed adjustments automatically reduce operating power as the air conditioner approaches the target temperature, avoiding the energy waste caused by continuous high-load operation of traditional air conditioners.

[0060] In some embodiments, in step S130, during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode or cooling mode, the specific process of controlling the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature also includes: during the operation of the air conditioner in heating mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is less than the preset first heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to a preset fourth frequency, and the internal fan speed to a preset fourth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset first heating temperature difference and less than the preset second heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to a preset fifth frequency, and the internal fan speed to a preset fifth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to a preset sixth frequency, and the internal fan speed to a preset sixth speed; wherein, the preset first heating temperature difference < the preset second heating temperature difference, the preset fourth frequency > the preset fifth frequency > the preset sixth frequency, and the preset fourth speed > the preset fifth speed > the preset sixth speed.

[0061] When the air conditioner is heating, since the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, the indoor temperature difference ΔT 制热 is a negative value, ΔT 制热 The smaller the value, the greater the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and the faster the temperature rises with high frequency and high speed. 制热 The larger the value, the smaller the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and the lower the frequency and speed must be used to save energy and maintain the temperature.

[0062] Specifically, when ΔT制热 <ΔT 制热 1, indicating that the indoor temperature is far below the target temperature, and the air conditioner is running at the highest frequency F 制热 1 and the maximum indoor fan speed R 制热 1Run, quickly increase the indoor temperature. 制热1 ≤ΔT 制热 <ΔT 制热 2, indicating that the indoor temperature is close to the target temperature and the frequency drops to F 制热 1-ΔF 制热 1. The fan speed is reduced to R 制热 1-ΔR 制热 1. Reduce energy consumption and noise while maintaining temperature rise. 制热 ≥ΔT 制热 2, indicating that the indoor temperature is close to the target temperature, and the frequency is further reduced to F 制热 1-ΔF 制热 2. The fan speed drops to R 制热 1-ΔR 制热 2. Maintain temperature stability at low power. ΔF 制热 1. ΔF 制热 2 is the frequency adjustment amount, ΔF 制热 1<ΔF 制热 2; ΔR 制热 1. ΔR 制热 2 is the speed adjustment amount, ΔR 制热 1<ΔR 制热 2. That is, as ΔT 制热 As the inner loop increases, the frequency and speed reduction gradually increase, achieving adaptive control with greater temperature differences and stronger regulation.

[0063] The frequency and speed are dynamically adjusted by the real-time difference value. When the indoor temperature is lower than the target temperature during heating, the smaller the difference, the faster the temperature is raised at high frequency and high speed. The larger the difference, the gradually reduced frequency and speed are used to maintain energy saving. This achieves a balance between rapid heating and precise temperature control, which can not only shorten the heating time in low temperature environment, but also reduce energy consumption and noise when approaching the target temperature. At the same time, the mechanical wear of the equipment is reduced and the service life is extended through step-by-step adjustment, taking into account the heating efficiency, comfort, energy saving and equipment reliability.

[0064] In some embodiments, after the air conditioner's compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature, the air conditioner operates at the current compressor frequency and internal fan speed for a period of time. At this time, the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is small. Even if the air conditioner is operated at the lowest preset third frequency and preset third speed, the cooling capacity may exceed the demand. Therefore, the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is recalculated, and the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are recontrolled based on the difference. Specifically, in cooling mode, 1°C < ΔT制冷 When the temperature is ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷2 ; ΔT 制冷 When the temperature is ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷3 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷3 In heating mode, 1℃<ΔT 制热 When the temperature is ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热2 , the internal fan speed is R 制热2 ; ΔT 制热 When ≤1, the compressor frequency is F 制热3 , the internal fan speed is R 制热3 . F 制冷2 >F 制冷3 , F 制热2 >F 制热3 , R 制冷2 >R 制冷3 , R 制热2 >R 制热3 By shifting from preliminary frequency and speed adjustment to precise maintenance, we maximize energy savings and user experience while ensuring temperature control accuracy.

[0065] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0066] Step 1: The user turns on the air conditioner and receives an air conditioner on signal; the air conditioner automatically connects to the network and obtains the season, date, and local real-time ambient temperature; and determines whether the air conditioner operates in cooling or heating mode based on the season, date, and local real-time ambient temperature.

[0067] If the current season is winter, the air conditioner is directly turned on and operated in heating mode; if the current season is summer, the air conditioner is directly turned on and operated in cooling mode; if the current season is spring, the date is early spring, and the local real-time ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner is directly turned on in heating mode; if the current season is spring, the date is late spring, and the local real-time ambient temperature is high, the air conditioner is directly turned on in cooling mode; if the current season is autumn, the date is early autumn, and the local real-time ambient temperature is high, the air conditioner is directly turned on in cooling mode; if the current season is autumn, the date is late autumn, and the local real-time ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner is directly turned on in heating mode.

[0068] In step 2, the air conditioner uses the room's ambient temperature sensor to obtain the current indoor ambient temperature and the target indoor ambient temperature. The camera then identifies the user's gender and age group and makes targeted adjustments to the target indoor ambient temperature. For example, using the target indoor ambient temperatures for cooling and heating for the elderly and children as a benchmark, the target indoor ambient temperatures for young people would be -2.5°C above the target temperatures for the elderly and children, and -5°C above the target temperatures for middle-aged people.

[0069] Step 3: Calculate the current indoor ambient temperature T 内环 The difference ΔT from the target indoor ambient temperature 制冷内环 / ΔT 制热内环 , perform frequency and indoor fan control.

[0070] In cooling mode, if ΔT 制冷内环1 <ΔT 制冷内环 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 If T 制冷内环2 <ΔT 制冷内环 ≤ΔT 制冷内环1 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷1 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 -ΔR 制冷内转1 If ΔT 制冷内环 ≤ΔT 制冷内环2 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 -ΔR 制冷内转2 . Among them, ΔF 制冷1 <ΔF 制冷2 , ΔR 制冷内转1 <ΔR 制冷内转2 .

[0071] In heating mode, if ΔT 制热内环 <ΔT 制热内环1 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 If ΔT 制热内环1 ≤ΔT 制热内环 <ΔT 制热内环2 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 -ΔF 制热1 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 -ΔR 制热内转1 If ΔT 制热内环2 ≤ΔT 制热内环 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 -ΔF 制热2, the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 -ΔR 制热内转2 . Among them, ΔF 制热1 <ΔF 制热2 , ΔR 制热内转1 <ΔR 制热内转2 .

[0072] Step 4: After the air conditioner runs at the current frequency and indoor fan speed for t1 min, the current indoor ambient temperature is detected, the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the target indoor ambient temperature is calculated, and the frequency and indoor fan speed are controlled.

[0073] In cooling mode, if 1℃<ΔT 制冷内环 ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转2 If ΔT 制冷内环 ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷3 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转3 Among them, F 制冷2 >F 制冷3 , R 制冷内转2 >R 制冷内转3 .

[0074] In heating mode, if 1℃<ΔT 制热内环 ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热2 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转2 If ΔT 制热内环 ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热3 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转3 Among them, F 制热2 >F 制热3 , R 制热内转2 >R 制热内转3 .

[0075] Step 5: After the air conditioner's current frequency and internal fan speed have been running for t2 minutes, proceed to step 2.

[0076] Using the technical solution of this embodiment, after the air conditioner is turned on, the operating mode and set temperature are determined based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. During operation in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, thereby controlling its operation and achieving a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0077] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control device for an air conditioner corresponding to the control method for an air conditioner is also provided. Figure 2FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the device of the present invention. The air conditioner control device may include: an acquisition unit 102 and a control unit 104.

[0078] The acquisition unit 102 is configured to acquire the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature after the air conditioner is turned on.

[0079] When the user turns on the air conditioner, it automatically connects to the network and obtains the current date from the network time server. Based on this date information, it determines the season. For example, March to May is considered spring, June to August is summer, September to November is autumn, and December to February is winter. This method of obtaining the date and then determining the season through the network ensures that the air conditioner obtains accurate and real-time seasonal information, unaffected by manual user settings.

[0080] To obtain the outdoor ambient temperature, you can use a built-in temperature sensor. This sensor is typically installed on the air conditioner's outdoor unit. It directly senses outdoor temperature changes, converts the temperature signal into an electrical signal, and transmits it to the air conditioner's control system for processing. The air conditioner can also obtain local real-time ambient temperature data from a professional meteorological data server via an internet connection. This method provides data from a wider range of sources and higher accuracy, and provides more comprehensive and accurate temperature information monitored by local meteorological authorities, including temperature averages and trends for different areas. The indoor ambient temperature is detected by a temperature sensor installed on the indoor unit.

[0081] The control unit 104 is configured to determine the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operating mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode.

[0082] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 determines the operating mode and set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature, including: when the current season is summer, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset first cooling target temperature; when the current season is winter, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset first heating target temperature; when the current season is spring, judging the size of the outdoor ambient temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operating mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; If the ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset spring outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; when the current season is autumn, the size of the outdoor ambient temperature is judged; if the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the cooling mode, and the set temperature is the preset second cooling target temperature; if the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset autumn outdoor temperature, the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined to be the heating mode, and the set temperature is the preset second heating target temperature; wherein, the preset first cooling target temperature is less than the preset second cooling target temperature, and the preset first heating target temperature is greater than the preset second heating target temperature.

[0083] The set temperature is the target indoor temperature. After the air conditioner obtains the current season and outdoor temperature, if it is winter, it will directly operate in heating mode, and the target temperature will be the preset first heating target temperature corresponding to winter, quickly raising the indoor temperature to a warm range; if it is summer, it will directly operate in cooling mode, and the target temperature will be the preset first cooling target temperature corresponding to summer, quickly lowering the indoor temperature to a cool range, realizing automatic mode switching and basic temperature control under seasonal scenarios.

[0084] In spring, the system determines the operating mode based on the outdoor temperature and matches the corresponding set temperature. The default spring outdoor temperature setting is 18°C. If the outdoor temperature is ≤18°C, the air conditioner operates in heating mode, with a target temperature set to a second preset heating target temperature, which is lower than the winter setting, to prevent overheating. If the outdoor temperature is greater than 18°C, the system switches to cooling mode, with a target temperature set to a second preset cooling target temperature, which is higher than the summer setting, to prevent overcooling.

[0085] When the current season is autumn, the system determines the operating mode based on the outdoor temperature and matches the corresponding set temperature. The preset autumn outdoor temperature can be set to 22°C. If the outdoor temperature is ≥22°C, the air conditioner operates in cooling mode with the target temperature set to the preset second cooling target temperature. If the outdoor temperature is less than 22°C, it switches to heating mode with the target indoor temperature set to the preset second heating target temperature.

[0086] By automatically connecting to the network to obtain the season, date, and outdoor temperature, the air conditioner automatically matches the operating mode and calls the seasonally differentiated target temperature, eliminating the need for the user to manually set the mode or temperature parameters. This enables automated control in all seasons and eliminates tedious manual operations. By setting target temperature thresholds for transitional seasons, excessive energy consumption can be reduced and energy efficiency improved.

[0087] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0088] The acquisition unit 102 is further configured to acquire the age and gender of the indoor occupants after determining the set temperature.

[0089] The user can manually enter the age and gender of indoor occupants and store them in a local database or cloud. During operation, the air conditioner uses a visual sensor installed on the air conditioner to collect identification information, such as facial information, from the local database or cloud. The system then matches the age and gender of the current indoor occupant with this identification information and uses this information to adjust the set temperature.

[0090] In some embodiments, indoor images can be collected by a visual sensor installed on the air conditioner, and the user's facial features can be analyzed using a built-in face recognition algorithm to determine the user's gender and age group.

[0091] The control unit 104 is further configured to adjust the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants.

[0092] After determining the operating mode and set temperature based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner will also adjust the set temperature according to the age and gender of indoor users, thereby meeting the comfort requirements of different groups of people and achieving differentiated control.

[0093] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 adjusts the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants in a specific process, including: determining the age of the indoor occupants; if the age of the indoor occupants is greater than a preset first age or less than a preset second age, increasing the set temperature; if the age of the indoor occupants is less than or equal to the preset first age and greater than or equal to the preset second age, not adjusting the set temperature.

[0094] The first preset age can be set to 60 years old, and the second preset age can be set to 12 years old. Elderly people and children are more susceptible to cold than young and middle-aged people. Therefore, if the presence of elderly people or children is determined based on the age of the indoor occupants, the set temperature is raised. For example, the set temperature determined based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature is used as the base set temperature for young and middle-aged people. If an elderly person or child is determined to be present in the room, the current set temperature is increased by 2.5°C from the base set temperature to prevent the lower indoor temperature from affecting the comfort of the elderly and children.

[0095] In some embodiments, the set temperature determined according to the current season and outdoor ambient temperature can be used as the basic set temperature corresponding to the elderly and children. If there are no elderly people and children in the room, but only young and middle-aged people, the basic set temperature can be reduced by 2.5°C to make the indoor temperature reach a comfortable temperature that matches young and middle-aged people.

[0096] In some embodiments, indoor occupants can be divided into a baseline group, a youth group, and a middle-aged group. The baseline group includes the elderly and children, and users over 60 years old are identified as elderly people, and users under 12 years old are identified as children. The age range of the youth group is between 13-35 years old, and the age range of the middle-aged group is between 36-59 years old. The set temperature determined according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature is used as the set temperature of the baseline group, the set temperature of the baseline group of -2.5°C is used as the set temperature of the youth group, and the set temperature of the baseline group of -5°C is used as the set temperature of the middle-aged group. Among them, the priority of the baseline group is greater than the priority of the youth group and greater than the priority of the middle-aged group. For example, when the indoor occupants include the elderly, young people, and middle-aged people, the set temperature of the baseline group is used as the current set temperature of the air conditioner; when the indoor occupants include young people and middle-aged people, the set temperature of the youth group is used as the current set temperature of the air conditioner.

[0097] For cold-sensitive groups like the elderly and children, the target temperature is raised appropriately to reduce the risk of cold or air-conditioning sickness and improve comfort. For young and middle-aged people with higher metabolisms, the target temperature is lowered to meet their need for a cooler environment. Furthermore, the system automatically adapts the temperature based on age recognition, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and enhancing user convenience.

[0098] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 adjusts the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants in a specific process, further comprising: determining the gender of the indoor occupants; if all indoor occupants are male, then the set temperature is not adjusted; if any indoor occupant is female, then the set temperature is increased.

[0099] Because women typically have lower basal metabolic rates than men, they tend to feel colder, requiring a higher target temperature to maintain comfort. Traditional air conditioners' uniform temperature settings fail to account for gender differences in comfort. For example, women may feel colder at the same temperature and need to manually adjust the temperature higher. Automatic adjustment avoids this. After determining the set temperature based on the current season and outdoor ambient temperature, the air conditioner captures the user's facial image using its onboard camera and uses a built-in facial recognition algorithm to determine the user's gender. If a female occupant is present in the room, the set temperature is raised appropriately; if only male occupants are present, the set temperature remains unchanged. For example, in summer cooling mode, the target temperature for men is set at 24°C, while for women it is 25°C. In winter heating mode, the target temperature for men is set at 20°C, while for women it is 21°C.

[0100] In some embodiments, the air conditioner can adjust the set temperature based on both the gender and age of the occupants. For example, if the room contains an elderly woman, the target temperature increase due to age (e.g., 2.5°C higher than for a young person) is added to the 1°C gender difference, resulting in a target temperature 3.5°C higher than for a young man, achieving multi-dimensional, precise adaptation.

[0101] By adjusting the set temperature according to the gender of the room occupants, the system automatically identifies gender and adapts the temperature without the need for manual setting by the user, avoiding physical discomfort caused by gender differences, improving the ease of use of the air conditioner, and making the air conditioner more intelligent.

[0102] The control unit 104 is further configured to control the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature when the air conditioner is operating in the heating mode or the cooling mode.

[0103] After the user turns on the air conditioner, there is no need to set the operating mode and related operating parameters. The air conditioner automatically determines the set temperature of the appropriate operating mode according to the current season and indoor and outdoor temperatures, thereby controlling the operating parameters of the air conditioner to create a comfortable indoor environment. The entire process does not require user intervention, which improves the comfort and convenience of use.

[0104] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 controls the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode or the cooling mode, including: during the operation of the air conditioner in the cooling mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than the preset first cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset first frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset first speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset first cooling temperature difference and greater than the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset second frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset second speed; if the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset second cooling temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset third frequency and the internal fan speed to the preset third speed; wherein, the preset first cooling temperature difference > the preset second cooling temperature difference, the preset first frequency > the preset second frequency > the preset third frequency, and the preset first speed > the preset second speed > the preset third speed.

[0105] The difference between the current indoor temperature and the target temperature is ΔT 制冷 It is divided into 3 intervals, corresponding to different frequencies and wind speed levels. 制冷 The larger the value, the further the indoor temperature deviates from the target value, and high power and rapid adjustment are required; ΔT 制冷 The smaller it is, the closer the indoor temperature is to the target value and the lower the power consumption is needed to maintain it.

[0106] Specifically, when the difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature is large (ΔT 制冷1 <ΔT 制冷 ) when the air conditioner is at the highest frequency F 制冷1 and the maximum indoor fan speed R 制冷1 Operation, quickly lower the indoor temperature through high power output, shortening the temperature adjustment time. When the difference is in the medium range (ΔT 制冷2 <ΔT 制冷 ≤ΔT 制冷1 ), the frequency drops to F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷1 , the fan speed drops to R 制冷1 -ΔR 制冷1 , while ensuring a certain cooling speed, it reduces operating energy consumption and noise. When the difference is small (ΔT 制冷 ≤ΔT 制冷2 ), the frequency further drops to F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷2 , the fan speed drops to R 制冷1 -ΔR 制冷2 , maintain indoor temperature stability at low power to avoid over-cooling. ΔF 制冷1 , ΔF 制冷2is the frequency adjustment amount, ΔF 制冷1 <ΔF 制冷2 ;ΔR 制冷1 , ΔR 制冷2 is the speed adjustment amount, ΔR 制冷1 <ΔR 制冷2 .

[0107] By operating at full load during high differentials, the indoor temperature can be adjusted to the target range in a short period of time, meeting the user's demand for rapid cooling. Low power maintenance during low differentials prevents temperature overshoot or fluctuations, improving comfort. It also enhances energy savings. Step-by-step frequency and speed adjustments automatically reduce operating power as the air conditioner approaches the target temperature, avoiding the energy waste caused by continuous high-load operation of traditional air conditioners.

[0108] In some embodiments, the control unit 104 controls the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode or the cooling mode, and also includes: during the operation of the air conditioner in the heating mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as the indoor temperature difference, and judging the size of the indoor temperature difference; if the indoor temperature difference is less than the preset first heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset fourth frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset fourth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset first heating temperature difference and less than the preset second heating temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset fifth frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset fifth speed; if the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature difference, controlling the compressor frequency to the preset sixth frequency, and the internal fan speed to the preset sixth speed; wherein, the preset first heating temperature difference < the preset second heating temperature difference, the preset fourth frequency > the preset fifth frequency > the preset sixth frequency, and the preset fourth speed > the preset fifth speed > the preset sixth speed.

[0109] When the air conditioner is heating, since the indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, the indoor temperature difference ΔT 制热 is a negative value, ΔT 制热 The smaller the value, the greater the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and the faster the temperature rises with high frequency and high speed. 制热 The larger the value, the smaller the temperature difference between the indoor temperature and the target temperature, and the lower the frequency and speed must be used to save energy and maintain the temperature.

[0110] Specifically, when ΔT 制热 <ΔT 制热 1, indicating that the indoor temperature is far below the target temperature, and the air conditioner is running at the highest frequency F 制热 1 and the maximum indoor fan speed R 制热 1Run, quickly increase the indoor temperature. 制热1 ≤ΔT 制热<ΔT 制热 2, indicating that the indoor temperature is close to the target temperature and the frequency drops to F 制热 1-ΔF 制热 1. The fan speed is reduced to R 制热 1-ΔR 制热 1. Reduce energy consumption and noise while maintaining temperature rise. 制热 ≥ΔT 制热 2, indicating that the indoor temperature is close to the target temperature, and the frequency is further reduced to F 制热 1-ΔF 制热 2. The fan speed drops to R 制热 1-ΔR 制热 2. Maintain temperature stability at low power. ΔF 制热 1. ΔF 制热 2 is the frequency adjustment amount, ΔF 制热 1<ΔF 制热 2; ΔR 制热 1. ΔR 制热 2 is the speed adjustment amount, ΔR 制热 1<ΔR 制热 2. That is, as ΔT 制热 As the inner loop increases, the frequency and speed reduction gradually increase, achieving adaptive control with greater temperature differences and stronger regulation.

[0111] The frequency and speed are dynamically adjusted by the real-time difference value. When the indoor temperature is lower than the target temperature during heating, the smaller the difference, the faster the temperature is raised at high frequency and high speed. The larger the difference, the gradually reduced frequency and speed are used to maintain energy saving. This achieves a balance between rapid heating and precise temperature control, which can not only shorten the heating time in low temperature environment, but also reduce energy consumption and noise when approaching the target temperature. At the same time, the mechanical wear of the equipment is reduced and the service life is extended through step-by-step adjustment, taking into account the heating efficiency, comfort, energy saving and equipment reliability.

[0112] In some embodiments, after the air conditioner's compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature, the air conditioner operates at the current compressor frequency and internal fan speed for a period of time. At this time, the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is small. Even if the air conditioner is operated at the lowest preset third frequency and preset third speed, the cooling capacity may exceed the demand. Therefore, the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is recalculated, and the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are recontrolled based on the difference. Specifically, in cooling mode, 1°C < ΔT 制冷 When the temperature is ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷2 ; ΔT 制冷 When the temperature is ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷3 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷3 In heating mode, 1℃<ΔT制热 When the temperature is ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热2 , the internal fan speed is R 制热2 ; ΔT 制热 When ≤1, the compressor frequency is F 制热3 , the internal fan speed is R 制热3 . F 制冷2 >F 制冷3 , F 制热2 >F 制热3 , R 制冷2 >R 制冷3 , R 制热2 >R 制热3 By shifting from preliminary frequency and speed adjustment to precise maintenance, we maximize energy savings and user experience while ensuring temperature control accuracy.

[0113] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of another embodiment of the air conditioner control method of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0114] Step 1: The user turns on the air conditioner and receives an air conditioner on signal; the air conditioner automatically connects to the network and obtains the season, date, and local real-time ambient temperature; and determines whether the air conditioner operates in cooling or heating mode based on the season, date, and local real-time ambient temperature.

[0115] If the current season is winter, the air conditioner is directly turned on and operated in heating mode; if the current season is summer, the air conditioner is directly turned on and operated in cooling mode; if the current season is spring, the date is early spring, and the local real-time ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner is directly turned on in heating mode; if the current season is spring, the date is late spring, and the local real-time ambient temperature is high, the air conditioner is directly turned on in cooling mode; if the current season is autumn, the date is early autumn, and the local real-time ambient temperature is high, the air conditioner is directly turned on in cooling mode; if the current season is autumn, the date is late autumn, and the local real-time ambient temperature is low, the air conditioner is directly turned on in heating mode.

[0116] In step 2, the air conditioner uses the room's ambient temperature sensor to obtain the current indoor ambient temperature and the target indoor ambient temperature. The camera then identifies the user's gender and age group and makes targeted adjustments to the target indoor ambient temperature. For example, using the target indoor ambient temperatures for cooling and heating for the elderly and children as a benchmark, the target indoor ambient temperatures for young people would be -2.5°C above the target temperatures for the elderly and children, and -5°C above the target temperatures for middle-aged people.

[0117] Step 3: Calculate the current indoor ambient temperature T 内环 The difference ΔT from the target indoor ambient temperature 制冷内环 / ΔT制热内环 , perform frequency and indoor fan control.

[0118] In cooling mode, if ΔT 制冷内环1 <ΔT 制冷内环 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 If T 制冷内环2 <ΔT 制冷内环 ≤ΔT 制冷内环1 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷1 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 -ΔR 制冷内转1 If ΔT 制冷内环 ≤ΔT 制冷内环2 , then the compressor frequency is F 制冷1 -ΔF 制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转1 -ΔR 制冷内转2 . Among them, ΔF 制冷1 <ΔF 制冷2 , ΔR 制冷内转1 <ΔR 制冷内转2 .

[0119] In heating mode, if ΔT 制热内环 <ΔT 制热内环1 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 If ΔT 制热内环1 ≤ΔT 制热内环 <ΔT 制热内环2 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 -ΔF 制热1 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 -ΔR 制热内转1 If ΔT 制热内环2 ≤ΔT 制热内环 , then the compressor frequency is F 制热1 -ΔF 制热2 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转1 -ΔR 制热内转2 . Among them, ΔF 制热1 <ΔF 制热2 , ΔR 制热内转1 <ΔR 制热内转2 .

[0120] Step 4: After the air conditioner runs at the current frequency and indoor fan speed for t1 min, the current indoor ambient temperature is detected, the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the target indoor ambient temperature is calculated, and the frequency and indoor fan speed are controlled.

[0121] In cooling mode, if 1℃<ΔT 制冷内环 ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F制冷2 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转2 If ΔT 制冷内环 ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制冷3 , the internal fan speed is R 制冷内转3 Among them, F 制冷2 >F 制冷3 , R 制冷内转2 >R 制冷内转3 .

[0122] In heating mode, if 1℃<ΔT 制热内环 ≤2℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热2 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转2 If ΔT 制热内环 ≤1℃, the compressor frequency is F 制热3 , the internal fan speed is R 制热内转3 Among them, F 制热2 >F 制热3 , R 制热内转2 >R 制热内转3 .

[0123] Step 5: After the air conditioner's current frequency and internal fan speed have been running for t2 minutes, proceed to step 2.

[0124] Since the processing and functions implemented by the device of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0125] With the technical solution of this invention, after the air conditioner is turned on, the operating mode and set temperature are determined based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. During operation in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, controlling its operation to achieve a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0126] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner corresponding to the air conditioner control device is also provided. The air conditioner may include: the air conditioner control device described above.

[0127] Since the processing and functions implemented by the air conditioner of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned devices, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0128] With the technical solution of this invention, after the air conditioner is turned on, the operating mode and set temperature are determined based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. During operation in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, controlling its operation to achieve a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0129] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a storage medium corresponding to the air conditioner control method is also provided, wherein the storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is running, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the above-mentioned air conditioner control method.

[0130] Since the processing and functions implemented by the storage medium of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0131] With the technical solution of this invention, after the air conditioner is turned on, the operating mode and set temperature are determined based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. During operation in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, controlling its operation to achieve a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0132] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer program product corresponding to the air conditioner control method is also provided. The computer program product includes a computer program. When the computer program product is processed and executed, the steps of the air conditioner control method are implemented.

[0133] Since the processing and functions implemented by the computer program product of this embodiment basically correspond to the embodiments, principles and examples of the aforementioned method, for any details not fully described in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the aforementioned embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0134] With the technical solution of this invention, after the air conditioner is turned on, the operating mode and set temperature are determined based on the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature. During operation in heating or cooling mode, the compressor frequency and internal fan speed are controlled based on the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature. This automatically determines the appropriate operating mode and set temperature upon turning the air conditioner on, controlling its operation to achieve a comfortable indoor environment. This entire process requires no user intervention, improving the convenience and comfort of air conditioning use.

[0135] In summary, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0136] The foregoing description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: The method comprises: After turning on the air conditioner, obtaining the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature; Determining an operating mode and a set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operating mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; When the air conditioner is operating in a heating mode or a cooling mode, the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature.

2. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determining an operating mode and a set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature includes: In the case that the current season is summer, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is a cooling mode, and the set temperature is a preset first cooling target temperature; In the case that the current season is winter, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is a heating mode, and setting the temperature to a preset first heating target temperature; When the current season is spring, determining the outdoor ambient temperature; If the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, and setting the temperature to the preset second cooling target temperature; If the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset spring outdoor temperature, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, and setting the temperature to the preset second heating target temperature; When the current season is autumn, determining the outdoor ambient temperature; If the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than the preset autumn outdoor temperature, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is the cooling mode, and setting the temperature to the preset second cooling target temperature; If the outdoor ambient temperature is less than or equal to the preset autumn outdoor temperature, determining that the operation mode of the air conditioner is the heating mode, and setting the temperature to the preset second heating target temperature; The preset first cooling target temperature is less than the preset second cooling target temperature, and the preset first heating target temperature is greater than the preset second heating target temperature.

3. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: During operation of the air conditioner in a heating mode or a cooling mode, controlling the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature includes: During operation of the air conditioner in a cooling mode, recording the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature as an indoor temperature difference, and determining the magnitude of the indoor temperature difference; If the indoor temperature difference is greater than the preset first cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset first frequency, and the internal fan speed is controlled to be the preset first speed; If the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset first cooling temperature difference and greater than the preset second cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset second frequency and the indoor fan speed is controlled to be the preset second speed; If the indoor temperature difference is less than or equal to the preset second cooling temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset third frequency, and the internal fan speed is controlled to be a preset third speed; The preset first refrigeration temperature difference is greater than the preset second refrigeration temperature difference, the preset first frequency is greater than the preset second frequency, and the preset first rotation speed is greater than the preset second rotation speed.

4. The air conditioner control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: During operation of the air conditioner in a heating mode or a cooling mode, the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner are controlled according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature, further comprising: When the air conditioner is operating in a heating mode, the difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature is recorded as the indoor temperature difference, and the magnitude of the indoor temperature difference is determined; If the indoor temperature difference is less than the preset first heating temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset fourth frequency, and the indoor fan speed is controlled to be a preset fourth speed; If the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset first heating temperature difference and less than the preset second heating temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be the preset fifth frequency and the indoor fan speed is the preset fifth speed; If the indoor temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset second temperature difference, the compressor frequency is controlled to be a preset sixth frequency, and the indoor fan speed is controlled to be a preset sixth speed; The preset first heating temperature difference is less than the preset second heating temperature difference, the preset fourth frequency is greater than the preset fifth frequency and greater than the preset sixth frequency, and the preset fourth speed is greater than the preset fifth speed and greater than the preset sixth speed.

5. The air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: After the set temperature is determined, the age and gender of the indoor occupants are obtained; The set temperature is adjusted according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants.

6. The air conditioner control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Adjusting the set temperature according to the age and gender of the indoor occupants includes: Determine the age of the indoor occupants; If the age of the indoor person is greater than a preset first age or less than a preset second age, raising the set temperature; If the ages of the indoor occupants are all less than or equal to the preset first age and greater than or equal to the preset second age, the set temperature is not adjusted; and / or, Determine the gender of the indoor person; If the gender of the indoor occupants is all male, the set temperature is not adjusted; If the gender of the indoor person is female, the set temperature is increased.

7. A control device for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: an acquisition unit configured to acquire the current season, outdoor ambient temperature, and indoor ambient temperature after the air conditioner is turned on; a control unit configured to determine an operating mode and a set temperature of the air conditioner according to the current season and the outdoor ambient temperature; the operating mode includes a heating mode and a cooling mode; The control unit is further configured to control the compressor frequency and the internal fan speed of the air conditioner according to the indoor ambient temperature and the set temperature when the air conditioner is operating in the heating mode or the cooling mode.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: The air conditioner control device according to claim 7.

9. A storage medium, characterized in that: The storage medium includes a stored program, wherein when the program is executed, the device where the storage medium is located is controlled to execute the air conditioner control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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

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