Air conditioner control method, machine readable storage medium and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to a control method of an air conditioner, a machine readable storage medium and the air conditioner. The control method comprises the steps that category information of a user in a target air supply area of the air conditioner is obtained, and the category information comprises at least one of the age category and the gender category of the user; the air inlet temperature of the air conditioner is obtained; the air supply temperature is determined at least according to the category information and the air inlet temperature; and controlling the air conditioner to supply air at the air supply temperature. According to the control method, the type information and the air inlet temperature of the user are obtained, the air supply temperature matched with the type and the air inlet temperature of the user is determined, and the air conditioner is controlled with the air outlet temperature as a target. Even if the air sent by the air conditioner directly blows the user, the user does not feel uncomfortable, and the purpose of improving the use experience of the user is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air treatment equipment, and in particular to a control method for an air conditioner, a machine-readable storage medium, and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the field of air handling equipment, for example, VRF indoor units are typically controlled based on a target temperature during cooling or heating. This can lead to issues with air supply temperatures being too low or too high, meaning that cold or hot air can blow directly onto users, resulting in a poor user experience. This is particularly true for some users, such as the elderly, children, and women, who are particularly sensitive to cold or hot air, which can easily cause discomfort.

[0003] Existing technologies typically address this issue by adding windshields or changing the airflow direction or speed through micro-pores. However, these techniques can have negative consequences, such as increasing airflow resistance, leading to increased power consumption in the indoor unit, or generating condensation and dripping. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a control method, machine-readable storage medium and air conditioner for an air conditioner that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems. It aims to solve the problem of negative effects caused by cold air or hot air blowing directly into the user by technical means of changing the air supply direction or air supply speed in existing air conditioners.

[0005] Specifically, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

[0007] Acquiring category information of users within a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the category information including at least one of an age category and a gender category of the users; and

[0008] Obtaining the air inlet temperature of the air conditioner;

[0009] determining a supply air temperature based at least on the category information and the inlet air temperature;

[0010] The air conditioner is controlled to supply air at the supply air temperature.

[0011] Optionally, determining the supply air temperature at least based on the category information and the inlet air temperature includes:

[0012] Acquire a supply air temperature curve, wherein the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature, the category information, and the inlet air temperature;

[0013] The supply air temperature is obtained according to the category information, the inlet air temperature and the supply air temperature curve.

[0014] Optionally, the control method further includes:

[0015] Acquiring installation information of the air conditioner, the installation information including the distance and relative height between the air outlet of the air conditioner and the target air supply area;

[0016] The supply air temperature is determined according to the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature.

[0017] Optionally, the installation information also includes geometric dimension information of the room where the air conditioner is located.

[0018] Optionally, determining the supply air temperature according to the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature includes:

[0019] Acquire a supply air temperature curve, wherein the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature;

[0020] The supply air temperature is obtained according to the category information, the installation information, the inlet air temperature and the supply air temperature curve.

[0021] Optionally, obtaining the supply air temperature curve includes:

[0022] Under experimental conditions, obtaining evaluation results reflecting subjective and / or physiological reactions of experimental users respectively under various preset category information, preset installation information, preset air inlet temperature, and preset air supply temperature;

[0023] According to the evaluation result, the supply air temperature curve is fitted to reflect the mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the change of the category information, the installation information and the inlet air temperature.

[0024] Optionally, the supply air temperature curve has the following form:

[0025] Under refrigeration conditions, T 送 =a*T 进 +b;

[0026] Under heating conditions, T 送 =c*T 进 +d;

[0027] In the above formula, T 送 is the supply air temperature, T 进 is the inlet air temperature, and a, b, c, and d are parameters obtained according to the category information and the installation information.

[0028] Optionally, before the step of obtaining category information of users in the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the control method further includes:

[0029] Obtaining the user's location;

[0030] Determining whether the user is within the target air supply area;

[0031] If not, the operation mode of the air conditioner is set to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

[0032] Optionally, after the step of controlling the air conditioner to supply air at the supply air temperature, the control method further comprises:

[0033] Periodically obtaining the location of the user;

[0034] Determining whether the user is within the target air supply area;

[0035] If not, the operation mode of the air conditioner is set to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

[0036] On the other hand, the present invention further provides a machine-readable storage medium having a machine-executable program stored thereon. When the machine-executable program is executed by a processor, the air conditioner control method as described in any one of the above items is implemented.

[0037] On the other hand, the present invention also provides an air conditioner, which includes a controller, the controller including a memory, a processor and a machine executable program stored in the memory and running on the processor, and when the processor executes the machine executable program, it implements the control method of the air conditioner as described in any one of the above items.

[0038] In the air conditioner control method, machine-readable storage medium, and air conditioner of the present invention, user category information and inlet air temperature are obtained to determine a supply air temperature appropriate for the user category and inlet air temperature, and the air conditioner is controlled based on the outlet air temperature. This ensures that the air conditioner delivers comfortable, temperature-controlled airflow. Even when the air is blown directly at the user, the user does not feel uncomfortable, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0039] In particular, the air supply temperature is linked to and adjusted to the user category. For those who are particularly sensitive to temperature, the air conditioner can deliver a temperature-controlled airflow tailored to their physical condition, avoiding discomfort and further enhancing the user experience.

[0040] Therefore, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 6 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 7 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 8 is a schematic block diagram of a machine-readable storage medium according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 9 is a schematic block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 9The present invention will be described in detail with reference to an embodiment of the present invention to describe a method for controlling an air conditioner, a machine-readable storage medium, and an air conditioner. The terms "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and "lateral" are used to indicate directions or positions based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention and do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] The terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the definition of "first", "second", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0053] Unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "coupled," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2-9 , the present invention provides a control method for an air conditioner.

[0055] A method for controlling an air conditioner comprises the following steps:

[0056] S100, obtaining category information of users in a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the category information including at least one of an age category and a gender category of the users; and

[0057] S200, obtaining the air inlet temperature of the air conditioner;

[0058] S300, determining a supply air temperature based at least on the category information and the inlet air temperature;

[0059] S400: Control the air conditioner to supply air at the supply air temperature.

[0060] In this embodiment, users can be divided into categories by age, such as elderly, middle-aged, teenagers, children, infants, etc. They can also be divided into categories by gender, such as male, female, etc. Of course, age and gender can also be combined to divide categories, such as boys, girls, etc.

[0061] Existing research shows that the human body's most comfortable air temperature range is 17-25°C. This is influenced by multiple factors, including ambient temperature, human metabolism, age, and gender. For example, women have slower metabolisms and perceive a higher comfortable temperature than men, and older people require higher temperatures than younger people. When the ambient temperature is higher, the perceived most comfortable temperature is also higher. For example, in summer, the human body's most comfortable air temperature range is 19-24°C. When the ambient temperature is lower, the perceived most comfortable temperature is also lower. For example, in winter, the human body's most comfortable air temperature range is 17-22°C. Therefore, the air conditioner can obtain user category information and select the optimal air outlet temperature for that user. This ensures that even if the temperature-controlled airflow from the air conditioner is directed directly at the user, it is less likely to cause discomfort.

[0062] In this embodiment, the air conditioner can use a variety of methods to obtain user category information. For example, a camera can be used to capture the user's facial or body features to determine category information such as the user's age or gender. Another example is the use of radar equipment to capture the user's body or movement features to determine category information such as the user's age or gender. Another example is the use of millimeter-wave radar or wearable devices to capture the user's physiological characteristics to determine category information such as the user's age or gender. Another example is the use of the air conditioner control system to preset the user's identity information including category information, so that the user's identity can be determined and their category information can be read when the user uses the air conditioner. Another example is the air conditioner can obtain the user's category information through user instructions or interaction. Of course, the air conditioner can also preset multiple air supply modes, such as elderly air supply mode, child air supply mode, infant air supply mode, and female air supply mode, and determine the user's desired category information through automatic selection or user-initiated selection.

[0063] The inlet air temperature can be obtained by a sensor arranged at the return air outlet of the air conditioner to represent the indoor ambient temperature. Of course, the inlet air temperature can be obtained by other sensors arranged in the room to more accurately represent the indoor ambient temperature.

[0064] In this embodiment, the supply air temperature is set to have a correlation with the user's category information and the inlet air temperature. This correlation can be a calibration table, function, geometric curve, etc. Alternatively, the correlation can be a model derived through machine learning, neural network algorithms, etc., which inputs the user's category information and the inlet air temperature and outputs the optimal supply air temperature.

[0065] This association can be pre-set within the air conditioner's control system. Based on the acquired category information and inlet air temperature, the corresponding supply air temperature is determined. The air conditioner is then controlled to deliver air at the supply air temperature. This ensures that even if the air blows directly at the user, the user will not feel uncomfortable, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0066] In particular, for special groups such as the elderly and infants, the air conditioner will adjust the air supply temperature to a temperature that matches them to avoid causing them physical discomfort, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0067] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 2 As shown, the step of determining the supply air temperature based at least on the category information and the inlet air temperature includes:

[0068] S311, obtaining a supply air temperature curve, where the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature, the category information, and the inlet air temperature;

[0069] S312: Obtain the supply air temperature according to the category information, the inlet air temperature, and the supply air temperature curve.

[0070] In this embodiment, the category information can be digitized, a mapping relationship can be established between the optimal supply air temperature, the category information, and the inlet air temperature, and the mapping relationship can be fitted into a supply air temperature curve. For different combinations of category information and supply air temperature, the optimal supply air temperature can be found from the supply air temperature curve.

[0071] When in use, by obtaining category information and inlet air temperature, combined with the supply air temperature curve, the optimal supply air temperature can be quickly obtained as the supply air temperature of the air conditioner to prevent cold or hot air from blowing directly on the user and causing physical discomfort.

[0072] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 3 As shown, the control method further includes:

[0073] S600: Acquire installation information of the air conditioner, the installation information including the distance and relative height between the air outlet of the air conditioner and the target air supply area;

[0074] S700: Determine the supply air temperature based on the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature.

[0075] After the air conditioner's air outlet delivers temperature-controlled air, it merges with the indoor air as it travels, altering its temperature distribution or average temperature. This means that by the time the temperature-controlled air reaches the user, its temperature will have changed relative to the temperature at the outlet, and the amount of this change is related to the distance and relative height between the outlet and the user.

[0076] Generally speaking, the farther the distance, the greater the temperature change of the temperature-controlled airflow. When heating, the greater the relative height, the greater the temperature change of the hot airflow.

[0077] In this embodiment, a correlation is established between the supply air temperature and the installation information, category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature to find the optimal supply air temperature and use it as the supply air temperature of the air conditioner. This can further provide a better supply air temperature and improve the user experience.

[0078] In this embodiment, the installation information can be set in the air conditioner control system during installation and commissioning. The relevant installation information can also be entered when the air conditioner is used for the first time. Of course, the air conditioner can also obtain the installation information through relevant sensor devices, such as cameras, radars, etc.

[0079] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the installation information further includes geometric dimension information of the room where the air conditioner is located.

[0080] The room's geometric dimensions may include dimensions such as length, width, and height, as well as the relative distances of the room's walls and furniture from the air conditioner's air outlet. This geometric information may affect the airflow within the room, and thus the temperature change of the temperature-controlled airflow when it reaches the target air supply area from the air outlet.

[0081] In this embodiment, by adding the room's geometric dimensions to the installation information and establishing a correlation between the supply air temperature and the installation information, category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature, the optimal supply air temperature is found and used as the air conditioner's supply air temperature. This further improves the user experience by providing a more optimal supply air temperature.

[0082] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 4 As shown, the determination of the supply air temperature based on the category information, installation information and inlet air temperature includes:

[0083] S710: Acquire a supply air temperature curve, where the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature.

[0084] S720: Obtain the supply air temperature according to the category information, the installation information, the inlet air temperature, and the supply air temperature curve.

[0085] In this embodiment, the category information and the installation information may be quantified, a mapping relationship may be established between the optimal supply air temperature, the category information, and the inlet air temperature, and the mapping relationship may be fitted into a supply air temperature curve.

[0086] During use, by obtaining category information and inlet air temperature, combined with the supply air temperature curve, the optimal supply air temperature can be quickly determined and used as the supply air temperature of the air conditioner. This can further provide a better supply air temperature and improve the user experience.

[0087] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 5 As shown, the obtaining of the supply air temperature curve includes:

[0088] S711, under experimental conditions, obtaining evaluation results for reflecting subjective and / or physiological reactions of experimental users in the presence of multiple preset category information, preset installation information, preset air inlet temperature, and preset air supply temperature;

[0089] S712: According to the evaluation result, a supply air temperature curve is fitted to reflect the mapping relationship between supply air temperature and changes in category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature.

[0090] In this embodiment, the air supply temperature curve is fitted from experimental data. Under experimental conditions, preset category information, preset installation information, preset inlet air temperature, and preset supply air temperature can be preset for different scenarios. While within the target air supply area, the experimental user can subjectively evaluate the air supply airflow of the air conditioner. Alternatively, the experiment can utilize wearable devices, visual recognition, radar recognition, and other devices to obtain the user's physiological parameters during the experiment and conduct a physiological response assessment.

[0091] When fitting the supply air temperature curve, the category information, installation information, and evaluation results can be quantified. Then, combined with the inlet and supply air temperatures, a fitting curve is generated that reflects how the optimal supply air temperature varies with the category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature. This allows the optimal supply air temperature to be determined based on the actual evaluation results of experimental users. During use, the air conditioner can deliver a controlled airflow with the optimal supply air temperature, preventing cold or hot air from directly hitting the user and causing discomfort.

[0092] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0093] Obtaining a supply air temperature curve, which includes a mapping relationship between supply air temperature and ambient humidity information, category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature;

[0094] The supply air temperature is obtained according to the ambient humidity information, category information, installation information, inlet air temperature and supply air temperature curve.

[0095] In this embodiment, the air conditioner also obtains ambient humidity information and considers the ambient temperature information when fitting the supply air temperature curve.

[0096] Ambient humidity can also affect the user's perception of air temperature. For example, when the ambient humidity is high, the user may feel colder when the temperature-controlled airflow of the same temperature is blown on the user.

[0097] By presetting the ambient humidity information in the air supply temperature curve, a better air supply temperature can be provided, thereby improving the user experience.

[0098] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0099] Obtaining a supply air temperature curve, which includes a mapping relationship between supply air temperature and user action information, category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature;

[0100] The supply air temperature is obtained according to the user's action information, category information, installation information, inlet air temperature and supply air temperature curve.

[0101] In this embodiment, the air conditioner also obtains the user's motion information and considers the motion information when fitting the supply air temperature curve.

[0102] The user's movements can also affect their perception of air temperature. For example, when a user is doing strenuous exercise such as running or gymnastics, the same temperature of the temperature-controlled airflow may feel hotter when it hits the user.

[0103] By presetting the user's action information in the air supply temperature curve, a better air supply temperature can be provided to improve the user experience.

[0104] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the control method further includes:

[0105] Obtaining a supply air temperature curve, which includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the user's emotional information, category information, installation information, and inlet air temperature;

[0106] The supply air temperature is obtained according to the user's emotional information, category information, installation information, inlet air temperature and supply air temperature curves.

[0107] In this embodiment, the air conditioner also obtains the user's emotional information and takes the emotional information into consideration when fitting the supply air temperature curve.

[0108] The user's mood can also affect the user's perception of the air temperature. For example, when the user is emotionally excited, the temperature-controlled airflow of the same temperature may feel hotter when blowing on the user.

[0109] By presetting the user's emotional information in the air supply temperature curve, a better air supply temperature can be further provided to improve the user experience.

[0110] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the supply air temperature curve has the following form:

[0111] Under refrigeration conditions, T 送 =a*T 进 +b;

[0112] Under heating conditions, T 送 =c*T 进 +d;

[0113] In the above formula, T 送 is the supply air temperature, T 进 is the inlet air temperature, and a, b, c, and d are parameters obtained based on the category information and installation information.

[0114] The user's perception of the air supply temperature is different under cooling and heating conditions. Therefore, the air supply temperature curve of this embodiment includes two curves for cooling and heating conditions.

[0115] Specifically, the supply air temperature curve has a linear form and is proportional to the inlet air temperature. Compared with other forms, the linear function is simple and easy to fit.

[0116] During actual use, the air conditioner obtains operating conditions, category information, and installation information. The control system then outputs the corresponding parameters a and b, or c and d, based on the category and installation information. The supply air temperature is then calculated based on the inlet and supply air temperature curves. This optimal supply air temperature prevents direct airflow and discomfort, improving the user experience.

[0117] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, the values ​​of parameters a, b, c and d can also be obtained based on category information, installation information, ambient humidity information, user action information, evaluation results of experimental users, etc.

[0118] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 6 As shown, before the step of obtaining the category information of users in the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the control method further includes:

[0119] S810, obtaining the user's location;

[0120] S820, determining whether the user is in the target air supply area;

[0121] S830: If not, set the operation mode of the air conditioner to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

[0122] In this embodiment, when there is no user in the target air supply area, or the user is not in the target air supply area, there is no need to consider the problem of cold or hot air blowing directly on the user. Rapid cooling or rapid heating can be performed to quickly adjust the room temperature to the target temperature.

[0123] In some embodiments of the control method of the present invention, as Figure 7 As shown, after the step of controlling the air conditioner to supply air at the supply air temperature, the control method further includes:

[0124] S910, periodically obtaining the user's location;

[0125] S920, determining whether the user is in the target air supply area;

[0126] S930: If not, set the operation mode of the air conditioner to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

[0127] In this embodiment, the user location may be periodically acquired, or the presence of a user in the target air supply area may be periodically determined, for example, once every 10 seconds using a camera or radar.

[0128] When there are no users in the target air supply area, or when the users are not in the target air supply area, there is no need to worry about the problem of cold or hot air blowing directly on the users. Rapid cooling or rapid heating can be performed to quickly adjust the room temperature to the target temperature.

[0129] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a machine-readable storage medium 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a machine-readable storage medium 200 on which a machine executable program 201 is stored. When the machine executable program 201 is executed by the processor 132, the air conditioner control method according to any one of the above embodiments or a combination of embodiments is implemented.

[0130] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or described in other ways herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be specifically implemented in any machine-readable storage medium 200 for use by an instruction execution system, device or apparatus (such as a computer-based system, a system including a processor 132, or other system that can fetch instructions from an instruction execution system, device or apparatus and execute instructions), or used in combination with these instruction execution systems, devices or apparatuses.

[0131] For the purposes of the description of this embodiment, the machine-readable storage medium 200 can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit a program for use with an instruction execution system, device, or apparatus, or in conjunction with such instruction execution systems, devices, or apparatuses. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the machine-readable storage medium 200 include the following: an electrical connection portion having one or more wirings (electronic device), a portable computer disk cartridge (magnetic device), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), a fiber optic device, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). In addition, the machine-readable storage medium 200 can even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program can be printed, because the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, and then editing, interpreting, or processing in other suitable ways as necessary, and then storing it in a memory.

[0132] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention further provides an air conditioner 100, which includes a controller 130. The controller 130 includes a memory 131, a processor 132, and a machine executable program 201 stored in the memory 131 and running on the processor 132. When the processor 132 executes the machine executable program 201, the air conditioner control method according to any of the above embodiments is implemented.

[0133] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 100 obtains the user's category information and the inlet air temperature, determines the supply air temperature that matches the user's category and inlet air temperature, and controls the air conditioner 100 based on the outlet air temperature. This ensures that the air conditioner 100 can deliver a comfortable, temperature-controlled airflow. Even if the air from the air conditioner 100 blows directly at the user, the user will not feel uncomfortable, thereby achieving the goal of enhancing the user experience. In particular, the supply air temperature is also associated with the user category and is set to match the user category. When using the air conditioner 100, even special groups of people are less likely to feel physical discomfort, further achieving the effect of enhancing the user experience.

[0134] Specifically, the controller 130 may include a processor 132 adapted to execute stored instructions, and a memory 131 that provides temporary storage space for the operation of the instructions during operation. The processor 132 may be a single-core processor, a multi-core processor, a computing cluster, or any number of other configurations. The memory 131 may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory, flash memory, or any other suitable storage system.

[0135] The processor 132 can be connected to an I / O interface (input / output interface) suitable for connecting the air conditioner 100 to one or more I / O devices (input / output devices) through a system interconnect (e.g., PCI, PCI-Express, etc.). The I / O devices may include, for example, a keyboard and a pointing device, wherein the pointing device may include a touch pad or a touch screen, etc.

[0136] Processor 132 can also be linked to a display interface suitable for connecting controller 130 to a display device through a system interconnection. Display device can include a display screen as a built-in component of controller 130. Display device can also include a computer monitor, television or projector, etc. that are externally connected to air conditioner 100. In addition, a network interface controller (NIC) can be suitable for connecting controller 130 to a network through a system interconnection. In certain embodiments, NIC can use any suitable interface or protocol (such as Internet Small Computer System Interface, etc.) to transmit data. The network can be a cellular network, a radio network, a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN) or the Internet, etc. Remote devices can be connected to controller 130 through a network.

[0137] The flowchart provided in this embodiment is not intended to indicate that the operations of the method will be performed in any particular order, or that all operations of the method are included in all every case. In addition, the method may include additional operations. Within the scope of the technical ideas provided by the method of this embodiment, additional changes can be made to the above method.

[0138] The present invention has a plurality of exemplary embodiments, but, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, many other variations or modifications that are consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the content disclosed in the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Acquiring category information of users within a target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the category information including at least one of an age category and a gender category of the users; and Obtaining the air inlet temperature of the air conditioner; determining a supply air temperature based at least on the category information and the inlet air temperature; The air conditioner is controlled to supply air at the supply air temperature.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The determining of the supply air temperature based at least on the category information and the inlet air temperature includes: Acquire a supply air temperature curve, wherein the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature, the category information, and the inlet air temperature; The supply air temperature is obtained according to the category information, the inlet air temperature and the supply air temperature curve.

3. The control method according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: Acquiring installation information of the air conditioner, the installation information including the distance and relative height between the air outlet of the air conditioner and the target air supply area; The supply air temperature is determined according to the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The installation information also includes geometric dimension information of the room where the air conditioner is located.

5. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The determining of the supply air temperature according to the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature includes: Acquire a supply air temperature curve, wherein the supply air temperature curve includes a mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the category information, the installation information, and the inlet air temperature; The supply air temperature is obtained according to the category information, the installation information, the inlet air temperature and the supply air temperature curve.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The obtaining of the supply air temperature curve includes: Under experimental conditions, obtaining evaluation results reflecting subjective and / or physiological reactions of experimental users respectively under various preset category information, preset installation information, preset air inlet temperature, and preset air supply temperature; According to the evaluation result, the supply air temperature curve is fitted to reflect the mapping relationship between the supply air temperature and the change of the category information, the installation information and the inlet air temperature.

7. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The supply air temperature curve has the following form: Under refrigeration conditions, T 送 =a*T 进 +b; Under heating conditions, T 送 =c*T 进 +d; In the above formula, T 送 is the supply air temperature, T 进 is the inlet air temperature, and a, b, c, and d are parameters obtained according to the category information and the installation information.

8. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before the step of obtaining category information of users in the target air supply area of ​​the air conditioner, the control method further includes: Obtaining the user's location; Determining whether the user is within the target air supply area; If not, the operation mode of the air conditioner is set to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

9. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the step of controlling the air conditioner to supply air at the supply air temperature, the control method further comprises: Periodically obtaining the location of the user; Determining whether the user is within the target air supply area; If not, the operation mode of the air conditioner is set to a rapid cooling mode or a rapid heating mode.

10. A machine-readable storage medium, characterized in that A machine executable program is stored thereon, and when the machine executable program is executed by a processor, the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a controller, wherein the controller comprises a memory, a processor and a machine executable program stored in the memory and running on the processor, and when the processor executes the machine executable program, the control method of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented.

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