Water heater control method, device and equipment based on power line carrier and medium

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of intelligent household appliances, and particularly relates to a water heater control method, device and equipment based on power line carrier and a medium. Firstly, detection information sent by a detection device in a second space is obtained, and when it is determined that the detection information is first detection information, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is closed. Thirdly, water consumption parameters of the gas water heater are obtained, and when it is determined that the water consumption parameters are the first water consumption parameters, a gas heating program of the gas water heater is started; and finally, during the running period of the gas heating program, the detection information sent by the detection device is continuously monitored, and when the detection information is changed into second detection information, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is restarted. According to the method, noise interference can be effectively reduced, the function mode of the gas water heater can be automatically adjusted according to the position and behavior action of the user, then it is ensured that the gas water heater can provide hot water in time when the user needs, and therefore the use satisfaction degree of the user to the gas water heater is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of intelligent household appliances, and specifically relates to a water heater control method, device, equipment and medium based on power carrier. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous improvement of the quality of life, people's demand for the comfort and intelligence of home life is growing. Power carrier technology, with its efficient and stable transmission characteristics, provides strong technical support for the intelligent development of water heaters. It makes the control of water heaters more convenient and realizes remote control, intelligent adjustment and other functions, greatly improving the user experience.

[0003] Although the power carrier technology has shown great application potential in water heater control, it still faces some challenges in actual use. For example, the noise problem generated by the gas water heater during operation not only disturbs the daily life of users, but also to some extent hinders their normal rest. In addition, the gas water heater cannot dynamically adjust its function mode according to the user's behavior.

[0004] Therefore, the current problem to be solved is how to effectively reduce noise interference while dynamically adjusting the function mode of the water heater according to the user's position. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides a water heater control method, device, equipment and medium based on power carrier, which is used to solve the problem of not being able to reduce noise interference and the problem of not being able to automatically adjust the function mode of the water heater according to the user's position.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a water heater control method based on power carrier, comprising:

[0007] obtaining detection information sent by a detection device in a second space, and when the detection information is first detection information, controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be closed, the first detection information being used to indicate that there is a user in the second space;

[0008] obtaining a water use parameter of the gas water heater, and when the water use parameter is a first water use parameter, controlling the gas water heater to run a gas heating program, the first water use parameter being used to indicate that there is a water use behavior in the second space;

[0009] continuously obtaining the detection information sent by the detection device, and when the detection information is second detection information, re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on, the second detection information being used to indicate that there is no user in the second space.

[0010] Optionally, the obtaining the water use parameter of the gas water heater comprises:

[0011] obtaining a water inlet amount of a water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater, and determining whether the water inlet amount is greater than a preset water inlet amount;

[0012] if the water inlet amount is greater than the preset water inlet amount, obtaining a first water flow of a first water use device in the first space and a second water flow of a second water use device in the second space;

[0013] determining the water use parameter of the gas water heater according to the first water flow and the second water flow.

[0014] Optionally, after the controlling the gas water heater to run the gas heating program, the method further comprises:

[0015] continuously obtaining the water use parameter of the gas water heater, and controlling the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program when the water use parameter is a second water use parameter, the second water use parameter being used to indicate that there is no water use behavior in the second space;

[0016] starting a timer, the timer being used to record a first continuous duration during which the water use parameter of the gas water heater is the second water use parameter;

[0017] the continuously obtaining the detection information sent by the detection device comprises:

[0018] continuously obtaining the detection information sent by the detection device when the first continuous duration reaches a first preset duration.

[0019] Optionally, the re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on when the detection information is second detection information comprises:

[0020] obtaining a second continuous duration during which the detection information is the second detection information, and determining whether the second continuous duration reaches a second preset duration;

[0021] re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on when the second continuous duration reaches the second preset duration.

[0022] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0023] re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on and controlling the gas water heater to run an electric heating program when the water use parameter is a third water use parameter, the third water use parameter being used to indicate that there is water use behavior in the first space.

[0024] Optionally, the second water-using device comprises a first water-using sub-device and a second water-using sub-device, and the controlling the gas water heater to run the gas heating program when the water-using parameter is a first water-using parameter comprises:

[0025] determining a first water-using strategy of the first water-using sub-device and a second water-using strategy of the second water-using sub-device according to the spatial layout of the second space;

[0026] obtaining a third water flow of the first water-using sub-device and a fourth water flow of the second water-using sub-device, and determining a target water-using strategy from the first water-using strategy and the second water-using strategy according to the third water flow and the fourth water flow;

[0027] controlling the gas water heater to run the gas heating program when the target water-using strategy is the second water-using strategy.

[0028] Optionally, the method further comprises:

[0029] controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on and controlling the gas water heater to run an electric heating program when the target water-using strategy is the first water-using strategy.

[0030] In a second aspect, the present application provides a gas water heater control device based on power carrier, comprising:

[0031] an obtaining module configured to obtain detection information sent by a detection device in a second space;

[0032] a control module configured to control an electric heating function of a gas water heater to be turned off when the detection information is first detection information, the first detection information being used to indicate that a user exists in the second space;

[0033] the obtaining module is further configured to obtain a water-using parameter of the gas water heater;

[0034] the control module is further configured to control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the water-using parameter is a first water-using parameter, the first water-using parameter being used to indicate that a water-using behavior exists in the second space;

[0035] the obtaining module is further configured to continuously obtain detection information sent by the detection device;

[0036] the control module is further configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on again when the detection information is second detection information, the second detection information being used to indicate that the user does not exist in the second space.

[0037] Optionally, the obtaining module is further configured to obtain a water inflow of a water inflow pipeline of the gas water heater.

[0038] The device further includes: a judgment module;

[0039] The judging module is configured to judge whether the water inflow is greater than a preset water inflow;

[0040] The acquisition module is further configured to acquire a first water flow rate of a first water-using device in the first space and a second water flow rate of a second water-using device in the second space when the water inflow is greater than the preset water inflow;

[0041] The apparatus further includes: a determination module;

[0042] The determination module is used to determine the water usage parameters of the gas water heater according to the first water flow rate and the second water flow rate.

[0043] Optionally, the acquisition module is further used to continuously acquire water usage parameters of the gas water heater;

[0044] The control module is further configured to control the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program when the water usage parameter is a second water usage parameter, wherein the second water usage parameter is used to indicate that there is no water usage in the second space;

[0045] The device further comprises: a starting module;

[0046] The starting module is used to start a timer, and the timer is used to record a first duration of time during which the water use parameter of the gas water heater is the second water use parameter;

[0047] The acquisition module is further configured to continuously acquire the detection information sent by the detection device when the first duration reaches a first preset duration.

[0048] Optionally, the acquisition module is further configured to acquire a second duration during which the detection information is second detection information;

[0049] The determining module is further configured to determine whether the second duration reaches a second preset duration;

[0050] The control module is further configured to re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to start when the second duration reaches the second preset duration.

[0051] Optionally, the control module is also used to re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to turn on and control the gas water heater to run the electric heating program when the water use parameter is a third water use parameter, and the third water use parameter is used to indicate the existence of water use behavior in the first space.

[0052] Optionally, the determining module is further configured to determine a first water use strategy of the first water use sub-device and a second water use strategy of the second water use sub-device according to a spatial layout of the second space.

[0053] The obtaining module is further configured to obtain a third water flow of the first water use sub-device and a fourth water flow of the second water use sub-device.

[0054] The determining module is further configured to determine a target water use strategy from the first water use strategy and the second water use strategy according to the third water flow and the fourth water flow.

[0055] The control module is further configured to control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy.

[0056] Optionally, the control module is further configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on and control the gas water heater to run an electric heating program when the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy.

[0057] In a third aspect, the present application provides a power carrier based water heater control device, comprising:

[0058] a memory;

[0059] a processor;

[0060] The memory stores computer execution instructions.

[0061] The processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the power carrier based water heater control method as described in the first aspect and various possible implementation manners of the first aspect.

[0062] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a computer storage medium having computer execution instructions stored thereon, and the computer execution instructions are executed by a processor to implement the power carrier based water heater control method as described in the first aspect and various possible implementation manners of the first aspect.

[0063] The power carrier based water heater control method provided by the application first acquires detection information sent by a detection device in a second space, and closes the electric heating function of the gas water heater when it is determined that the detection information is first detection information. Then, the water consumption parameter of the gas water heater is acquired, and the gas heating program of the gas water heater is started when it is determined that the water consumption parameter is first water consumption parameter. Finally, during the running of the gas heating program, the detection information sent by the detection device is continuously monitored, and when the detection information becomes second detection information, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is restarted. This method not only effectively reduces noise interference, but also automatically adjusts the function mode of the gas water heater according to the position and behavior of the user, thereby ensuring that the gas water heater can provide hot water in time when the user needs it, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the gas water heater. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0064] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0065] Figure 1 The flow of the power carrier based water heater control method provided by the application Figure 1 ;

[0066] Figure 2 The flow of the power carrier based water heater control method provided by the application Figure 2 ;

[0067] Figure 3 The flow of the power carrier based water heater control method provided by the application Figure 3 ;

[0068] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the power carrier based water heater control device provided by the application;

[0069] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the power carrier based water heater control device provided by the application.

[0070] Through the above drawings, the specific embodiments of the application have been shown, and will be described in more detail hereinafter. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0072] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and the like in the description, claims, and drawings of the present application, and the above-mentioned drawings (if any) are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented, for example, in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0073] In the embodiments of the present application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to mean example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design solution described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or having more advantages than other embodiments or design solutions. Rather, the use of "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concept in a specific manner.

[0074] With the continuous development of technology, people's requirements for the comfort and intelligence of home life are increasing. As an indispensable device in family life, the improvement of the intelligence and convenience of water heaters has become an important direction for the development of the industry. As an emerging communication technology, power carrier technology realizes data transmission and control through power lines, providing strong technical support for the intelligent development of water heaters. Traditional water heater control methods usually rely on wired or wireless remote controllers, but in actual application, they are often limited by distance, signal interference and other problems. The application of power carrier technology makes water heater control more flexible and convenient, without additional wiring, it can realize remote control, state monitoring and other functions, greatly improving user experience.

[0075] However, although power carrier technology has shown great application potential in water heater control, it still faces some challenges in actual use. For example, the noise problem generated by gas water heaters during operation not only disturbs the daily life of users, but also to some extent hinders their normal rest. In addition, gas water heaters cannot dynamically adjust their function modes according to user behavior.

[0076] Therefore, the current problem to be solved is how to effectively reduce noise interference while dynamically adjusting the function mode of the water heater according to the user's position.

[0077] To solve the above problems, the application provides a water heater control method based on power carrier. First, the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space is acquired, and when it is determined that the detection information is the first detection information, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is turned off. Then, the water use parameter of the gas water heater is acquired, and when it is determined that the water use parameter is the first water use parameter, the gas heating program of the gas water heater is started. Finally, during the running of the gas heating program, the detection information sent by the detection device is continuously monitored, and when the detection information becomes the second detection information, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is restarted. This method not only effectively reduces noise interference, but also automatically adjusts the function mode of the gas water heater according to the user's position and behavior, thereby ensuring that the gas water heater can provide hot water in time when the user needs it, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the gas water heater.

[0078] The technical solutions of the application and how the technical solutions solve the above technical problems will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of the application will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0079] Figure 1 The flow of the water heater control method based on power carrier provided for the embodiment Figure 1 The application is applied to a gas water heater arranged in a first space, and the gas water heater comprises an electric heating function and a gas heating function, wherein the starting priority of the electric heating function is higher than that of the gas heating function. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the water heater control method based on power carrier provided by the embodiment comprises:

[0080] S101: Acquire the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space, and when the detection information is the first detection information, control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned off, wherein the first detection information is used to indicate that there is a user in the second space.

[0081] The detection device is used to detect whether there is a user in the second space. The detection device includes but is not limited to an infrared motion sensor or a sound sensor. The second space may, for example, be a bathroom area.

[0082] By acquiring the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space, the activity of the user in the second space can be obtained, such as whether a user enters the second space.

[0083] The purpose of determining whether the detection information is the first detection information is to determine whether there is a user in the second space.

[0084] If the detection information is the first detection information, it indicates that the user exists in the second space, and at this time, the electric heating function of the gas water heater can be controlled to be closed.

[0085] If the detection information is not the first detection information, it indicates that the user does not exist in the second space, and at this time, the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space is reacquired.

[0086] For example, it is assumed that the second space is a bathroom, and an infrared movement sensor is installed in the bathroom space. When the user enters the bathroom space, the infrared movement sensor will capture the activity signal thereof. The sensor will then convert the captured signal into the first detection information and send it to the control system of the gas water heater. After receiving the information, the control system will close the electric heating function of the gas water heater.

[0087] S102: Acquire a water use parameter of the gas water heater, and when the water use parameter is a first water use parameter, control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program, the first water use parameter being used to indicate that a water use behavior exists in the second space.

[0088] The water use parameter of the gas water heater can be obtained by, for example, a water flow sensor or a water temperature sensor. The present application does not make special limitations thereto.

[0089] The purpose of determining whether the water use parameter is the first water use parameter is to determine whether the user is using hot water in the second space.

[0090] If the water use parameter is the first water use parameter, it indicates that the user is using hot water in the second space, that is, it indicates that the user has a water use behavior in the second space, and at this time, the gas water heater can be controlled to run the gas heating program.

[0091] If the water use parameter is not the first water use parameter, it indicates that the user is not using hot water in the second space, that is, it indicates that the user does not have a water use behavior in the second space, and at this time, it can be determined whether a water use behavior exists in the first space.

[0092] If the water use parameter is not the first water use parameter, it indicates that the user is not using hot water in the second space, that is, it indicates that the user does not have a water use behavior in the second space, and at this time, it can be determined whether a water use behavior exists in the first space.

[0093] For example, assume the second space is a bathroom. When the user is in the bathroom and has turned on the shower to take a shower, water starts to flow through the water inlet pipe of the gas water heater, the water flow sensor detects the water flow and transmits this information to the control system as one of the water use parameters. At the same time, the water temperature sensor detects the temperature of the water inlet and also transmits the temperature information to the control system as another water use parameter.

[0094] The control system receives these water use parameters and infers that the user is currently using hot water. At this time, the gas water heater starts the gas heating program of the gas water heater.

[0095] S103: Continuously acquire the detection information sent by the detection device, and when the detection information is second detection information, re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on, the second detection information is used to indicate that there is no user in the second space.

[0096] Wherein, when it is detected that the user has water use behavior in the second space, the detection information sent by the detection device should be continuously acquired. The purpose of this is to monitor the user activity in the second space in real time, for example, whether the user is still in the second space or whether the user has left, so as to timely adjust the gas water heater according to the detection information.

[0097] The purpose of determining whether the detection information is the second detection information is to determine whether there is still a user in the second space.

[0098] If the detection information is the second detection information, it indicates that there is still a user in the second space, that is, the user still has water use behavior in the second space, at this time, the water use parameters of the gas water heater can be continuously acquired.

[0099] If the detection information is not the second detection information, it indicates that there is no user in the second space, that is, the user does not have water use behavior in the second space, at this time, the electric heating function of the gas water heater can be re-controlled to be turned on.

[0100] For example, assume that the user has left the bathroom after taking a shower, at this time, the detection device in the second space will send a changed signal to the control system of the gas water heater to inform the gas water heater that the user has left the second space. When the control system receives this signal, it will determine that there is no user in the bathroom, and in order to save energy and be safe, it will automatically activate the electric heating function to maintain the water temperature and prepare for the next use.

[0101] Optionally, when the detection information is the second detection information, the specific implementation process of re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on may be, for example, obtaining a second duration of the detection information being the second detection information, and determining whether the second duration reaches a second preset duration; when the second duration reaches the second preset duration, re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on.

[0102] The second preset duration may be 30S, for example.

[0103] When the control system determines that the user no longer has water-using behavior in the second space and has left the space, it starts to track the duration after the user leaves, so as to adjust the working state of the gas water heater according to the user's behavior pattern.

[0104] The purpose of determining whether the second duration reaches the second preset duration is to determine whether the user has really left the second space.

[0105] If the second duration reaches the second preset duration, it indicates that the user has really left the second space, at which time the electric heating function of the gas water heater can be re-controlled to be turned on.

[0106] If the second duration does not reach the second preset duration, it indicates that the user may still be near the second space or there may be other unstable factors, at which time the second duration of the second detection information can be continuously obtained.

[0107] It can be understood that if the second duration does not reach the second preset duration, the control system of the gas water heater will not immediately determine that the user has left the second space, but will determine that the user may still be near the second space or there may be other unstable factors. Therefore, the control system of the gas water heater will not immediately activate the electric heating function, but will continue to run the gas heating program to ensure that hot water can be provided quickly when necessary, thereby avoiding the premature start of the electric heating due to the misjudgment of the user leaving, thus causing energy waste and reducing the user experience.

[0108] The water heater control method based on power carrier provided in the embodiment controls the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned off when the detection information obtained by the detection device of the second space and the confirmation that there is a person in the space. Subsequently, when the water-using parameter of the gas water heater meets the first parameter condition, the gas water heater is controlled to run the gas heating program. Finally, the information sent by the detection device is continuously monitored, and once the second detection information is detected, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is re-controlled to be turned on.

[0109] The method can automatically adjust the function mode of the gas water heater according to the position of the user in the second space while effectively reducing noise interference, and thus ensures that the gas water heater can provide hot water in time when the user needs, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the gas water heater.

[0110] Figure 2 The flow of the power carrier based water heater control method provided in the embodiment Figure 1 As shown in Figure 1 , the embodiment is based on Figure 3 the embodiment, and the power carrier based water heater control method is described in detail. The power carrier based water heater control method provided in the embodiment comprises:

[0111] S201: Obtain the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space, and control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be closed when the detection information is first detection information, wherein the first detection information is used to indicate that there is a user in the second space.

[0112] The explanation of step S201 is similar to that of step S101, and will not be repeated here.

[0113] S202: Obtain the water inflow of the water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater.

[0114] When it is determined that there is a user in the second space, the water inflow of the water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater is monitored to determine whether there is water flow, so as to infer whether the user is using the gas water heater.

[0115] It can be understood that when the control system of the gas water heater determines that there is user activity in the second space (for example, a bathroom), it will check whether there is water flowing in the water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater. By monitoring the water inflow, the control system can infer whether the user is using hot water, so as to decide whether to start or maintain the heating function of the water heater.

[0116] S203: Determine whether the water inflow is greater than a preset water inflow; if yes, execute step S204; if no, execute step S202.

[0117] The preset water inflow may be determined according to the water usage of the family in which the gas water heater is located, or may be specified by the equipment manufacturer of the gas water heater. The present application does not make special limitation on this. The preset water inflow may be 10 liters / minute, for example.

[0118] The purpose of determining whether the water inflow is greater than the preset water inflow is to determine whether the user is using hot water.

[0119] If the water inflow is greater than the preset water inflow, it indicates that the user is using hot water, at which time the first water flow of the first water-using equipment in the first space and the second water flow of the second water-using equipment in the second space can be obtained.

[0120] If the water inflow is not greater than the preset water inflow, it indicates that the user is not using hot water, at which time the water inflow of the water inflow pipeline of the gas water heater can be re-obtained.

[0121] For example, it is assumed that the preset water inflow is 10 liters / minute. The control system of the gas water heater detects that the water inflow in the water inflow pipeline has increased to 15 liters / minute, and it is determined that the user is using hot water.

[0122] S204: Obtain the first water flow of the first water-using equipment in the first space and the second water flow of the second water-using equipment in the second space.

[0123] The first water-using equipment in the first space may be a faucet, for example, and the second water-using equipment in the second space may be a shower head or a faucet. The present application does not make special limitations on this.

[0124] When it is determined that the user has a water-using behavior, it is also necessary to determine which space's water-using equipment is using water, so it is necessary to obtain the first water flow of the first water-using equipment in the first space and the second water flow of the second water-using equipment in the second space.

[0125] It can be understood that since a household gas water heater may need to supply heat to multiple water-using equipment in different spaces, when it is determined that the user has a water-using behavior, the control system of the gas water heater must identify which space's water-using equipment is being used, so it is necessary to obtain the first water flow of the first water-using equipment in the first space and the second water flow of the second water-using equipment in the second space in order to accurately adjust the working state of the gas water heater, meet the hot water demand of the specific equipment and improve energy efficiency.

[0126] S205: Determine the water-using parameter of the gas water heater according to the first water flow and the second water flow.

[0127] By comprehensively considering the first water flow of the first water-using equipment and the second water flow of the second water-using equipment, it means that it can be determined which space's water-using equipment is being used.

[0128] It can be understood that by monitoring and analyzing the water flow of the water-using equipment in the first space and the second space, the control system of the gas water heater can accurately identify the water-using equipment being used in order to more accurately adjust the working state of the gas water heater.

[0129] Optionally, the specific implementation process of determining the water use parameter of the gas water heater according to the first water flow and the second water flow can be, for example: determining whether the first water flow of the first water use device reaches a preset water flow, and if so, determining the water use parameter of the gas water heater according to the first water flow; and if not, determining whether the second water flow of the second water use device reaches the preset water flow; and when the second water flow of the second water use device reaches the preset water flow, determining the water use parameter of the gas water heater according to the second water flow.

[0130] The preset water flow can be, for example, 12 liters / minute.

[0131] The purpose of determining whether the first water flow of the first water use device reaches the preset water flow is to determine whether the first water use device is used by the user.

[0132] If the first water flow of the first water use device reaches the preset water flow, it indicates that the first water use device is used by the user, and at this time, the water use parameter of the gas water heater can be determined according to the first water flow of the first water use device.

[0133] If the first water flow of the first water use device does not reach the preset water flow, it indicates that the first water use device is not used by the user, and at this time, it can be determined whether the second water flow of the second water use device reaches the preset water flow.

[0134] The purpose of determining whether the second water flow of the second water use device reaches the preset water flow is to determine whether the second water use device is used by the user.

[0135] If the second water flow of the second water use device reaches the preset water flow, it indicates that the second water use device is used by the user, that is, it indicates that the first water use device is not used by the user, and at this time, the water use parameter of the gas water heater can be determined according to the second water flow of the second water use device.

[0136] If the second water flow of the second water use device does not reach the preset water flow, it indicates that the second water use device is not used by the user, that is, it indicates that the first water use device is not used by the user, and at this time, the first water flow of the first water use device in the first space and the second water flow of the second water use device in the second space can be determined again.

[0137] S206: determining whether the water use parameter is a first water use parameter; if so, performing step S207; and if not, performing step S215.

[0138] The explanation of step S206 is described above and will not be repeated here.

[0139] S207: controlling the gas water heater to run a gas heating program.

[0140] S208: Continuously obtain water usage parameters of the gas water heater.

[0141] When it is determined that the user is using hot water in the second space, the control system of the gas water heater will continuously monitor parameters related to hot water usage, including but not limited to water flow conditions in the water inlet pipe and water flow conditions in the water outlet pipe.

[0142] The control system analyzes this data to determine whether the user is still using the gas water heater. For example, if the system detects that the water flow is continuous, it will infer that the user is still using hot water; if the water flow is interrupted or reduced, the system may determine that the user has stopped using hot water.

[0143] S209: Determine whether the water usage parameter is the second water usage parameter; if so, execute step S210; if not, execute step S208.

[0144] The second water usage parameter is used to indicate that there is no water usage in the second space.

[0145] The purpose of judging whether the water usage parameter is the second water usage parameter is to determine whether the user is still using hot water in the second space.

[0146] If the water usage parameter is the second water usage parameter, it indicates that the user has not used hot water in the second space, that is, it indicates that the user has no water usage behavior in the second space. At this time, the gas water heater can be controlled to stop running the gas heating program.

[0147] If the water usage parameter is not the second user parameter, it indicates that the user is still using hot water in the second space, that is, the user has water usage behavior in the second space. At this time, the water usage parameter of the gas water heater can be obtained again.

[0148] For example, if the gas water heater's sensor detects zero water flow in the outlet pipe and the temperature sensor shows that the water temperature remains stable, the gas water heater's control system will stop running the gas heating program.

[0149] S210: Control the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program.

[0150] Among them, in order to improve energy utilization efficiency and avoid continuing to consume gas when no one is using hot water, it is necessary to control the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program when it is determined that the user does not use water in the second space.

[0151] S211: Start a timer, wherein the timer is used to record a first duration of time during which the water usage parameter of the gas water heater is the second water usage parameter.

[0152] The timer is used to record the stop duration when the user turns off the water-using device in the second space.

[0153] The purpose of this step is to determine whether the user has mistakenly touched the water-using device.

[0154] It can be understood that when the user turns off the water-using device in the second space, the control system of the gas water heater needs to further confirm whether the user's intention to turn off the device is clear. This is because sometimes the user may accidentally touch the off button, causing the water-using device to be mistakenly turned off. Therefore, in order to distinguish whether the user intentionally turns off the water-using device or mistakenly touches it, the control system will start a timer to record a period of time after the water-using device is turned off.

[0155] S212: Determine whether the first duration of the second water-using parameter reaches a first preset duration; if yes, execute step S213; if no, execute step S211.

[0156] The first preset duration may be 20S, for example.

[0157] The purpose of determining whether the first duration of the second water-using parameter reaches a first preset duration is to determine whether the water-using device is turned off due to the user's mistake.

[0158] If the first duration of the second water-using parameter reaches the first preset duration, it indicates that the water-using device is not turned off due to the user's mistake, and at this time, the detection information sent by the detection device can be continuously acquired.

[0159] If the first duration of the second water-using parameter does not reach the first preset duration, it indicates that the water-using device is not turned off due to the user's mistake, and at this time, the stop duration when the user turns off the water-using device in the second space can be recorded again.

[0160] It can be understood that if the duration of the detected second water-using parameter (i.e., the duration without water flow after the water-using device is turned off) reaches the first preset duration, the control system of the gas water heater considers that the user does not mistakenly touch the water-using device, but actually stops using it.

[0161] On the contrary, if the duration of the second water-using parameter does not reach the first preset duration, the control system of the gas water heater considers that the turning off of the water-using device may be due to the user's mistake, rather than the user actually ending the use. In this case, the control system of the gas water heater re-records the stop duration when the user turns off the water-using device, so as to more accurately determine the user's true intention.

[0162] S213: Continuously acquire the detection information sent by the detection device.

[0163] Wherein, after determining that the water-using device in the second space is not currently used, the control system of the gas water heater further needs to continue to monitor the user activity in the second space, such as whether the user is still in the second space or whether the user has left, so as to timely adjust the working state of the gas water heater according to the user activity, and ensure that the operation of the gas water heater matches the user demand.

[0164] It can be understood that when the control system of the gas water heater detects that the water-using device in the second space is not being used (such as the water flow has stopped), it will not be immediately closed, but will continue to observe other activities of the user in the second space, so that the gas water heater adjusts the working state of the gas water heater according to the user's behavior in time.

[0165] S214: Determine whether the detection information is second detection information, if yes, execute step S215; if no, execute step S213.

[0166] Wherein, the explanation of step S214 is referred to the explanation of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0167] S215: Re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on.

[0168] Wherein, the explanation of step S215 is referred to the explanation of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0169] S216: Determine whether the water-using parameter is a third water-using parameter; if yes, execute step S215; if no, execute step S202.

[0170] Wherein, the third water-using parameter is used to indicate that there is a water-using behavior in the first space.

[0171] The purpose of determining whether the water-using parameter is the third water-using parameter is to determine whether there is a user in the first space using hot water.

[0172] It can be understood that when it is determined that there is a user in the second space and the user is not using the water-using device in the second space, it is further needed to determine whether there is another user in the first space using the first water-using device, so as to adjust the working state of the gas water heater according to the use of the first water-using device.

[0173] If the water-using parameter is the third water-using parameter, it indicates that there is a user in the first space using hot water, at this time, the electric heating function of the gas water heater can be re-controlled to be turned on.

[0174] If the water-using parameter is not the third water-using parameter, it indicates that there is no user in the first space using hot water, at this time, the water inflow of the water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater can be re-acquired.

[0175] The power carrier based water heater control method provided by the embodiment first controls the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be closed when it is determined that the detection information of the second space is the first detection information. Then, when it is determined that the water inlet amount of the gas water heater is greater than the preset water inlet amount, the first water flow of the first water using device in the first space and the second water flow of the second water using device in the second space are obtained, and when it is determined that the water using parameter of the gas water heater is the first water using parameter according to the first water using amount and the second water using amount, the gas heating program of the gas water heater is controlled to run, and the water using parameter of the gas water heater is continuously obtained. Next, when it is determined that the water using parameter of the gas water heater is not the second water using parameter, the gas heating program of the gas water heater is controlled to stop running, and the timer is started. Finally, when it is determined that the first continuous time length of the timer reaches the first preset continuous time length, and when it is determined that the detection information of the second space is the second detection information, the point heating function of the gas water heater is re-controlled to be turned on.

[0176] The method effectively reduces noise interference by monitoring the behavior of the user in the second space and automatically adjusting the heating program of the gas water heater accordingly, while ensuring that hot water is supplied according to actual needs, thereby improving the user's satisfaction with the gas water heater and reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

[0177] Figure 3 The flow of the power carrier based water heater control method provided by the embodiment Figure 2 The second water using device includes a first water using sub-device and a second water using sub-device. As shown in Figure 4 The embodiment is based on Figure 4 The embodiment, and the implementation process of controlling the gas water heater to run the gas heating program when the water using parameter is the first water using parameter is described in detail. The power carrier based water heater control method provided by the embodiment includes:

[0178] S301: According to the space layout of the second space, the first water using strategy of the first water using sub-device and the second water using strategy of the second water using sub-device are determined.

[0179] Different bathroom structures have different water using strategies. For example, for a dry-wet separated bathroom, the shower area and the washing area are separated to keep part of the area dry and clean. For a washing integrated bathroom, the shower area and the washing area are not clearly divided, so there is no clear dry-wet division.

[0180] Therefore, according to the space layout of the second space, the placement of the multiple water using sub-devices (such as shower heads, faucets, etc.) in the second space and the water using strategy of each water using sub-device can be determined.

[0181] For example, for a bathroom with dry-wet separation, assuming the first water sub-device is a shower and the second water sub-device is a faucet, the water use strategy of the shower aims to provide sufficient hot water and keep the shower area wet, while the water use strategy of the faucet aims to provide appropriate and consistent heating service.

[0182] S302: Obtain a third water flow rate of the first water sub-device and a fourth water flow rate of the second water sub-device.

[0183] Wherein, by obtaining the water flow rate of the first water sub-device (such as a faucet), the control system of the gas water heater can determine the working state of the device, such as whether it is turned on and the size of the water used. Similarly, by monitoring the water flow rate of the second water sub-device (such as a shower), the control system can also identify its working state, including whether it is being used and the amount of water consumed.

[0184] It can be understood that the presence of water flow can reflect whether the user is currently using any one of the water sub-devices in the second space, for example, when there is water flow, it means that the user is showering or the user is washing his face, and when there is no water flow, it means that the user is not currently using the water device.

[0185] Therefore, by obtaining the water flow rate of multiple water sub-devices in the second space, it can be inferred whether the user is in a water use behavior in the second space, so as to adjust the working state of the gas water heater according to the user's water use behavior.

[0186] S303: Determine a target water use strategy from the first water use strategy and the second water use strategy according to the third water flow rate and the fourth water flow rate.

[0187] Wherein, the target water use strategy is used to indicate the water sub-device that currently has water flow.

[0188] By comprehensively considering the third water flow rate of the first water sub-device and the fourth water flow rate of the second water sub-device, it means that from multiple water sub-devices, it is determined which water sub-device or which water sub-devices are being used by the user, and their working conditions (such as water flow intensity and duration), so that the control system can adjust the working state of the gas water heater according to the working conditions of the water sub-device and combined with the user's use demand.

[0189] S304: Determine whether the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy; if yes, execute step S305; if no, execute step S306.

[0190] Wherein, the purpose of determining whether the target water use strategy is the second user strategy is to determine whether the second water sub-device is used by the user.

[0191] If the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy, it indicates that the second water use sub-device is used by the user, at this time, the gas water heater can be controlled to run the gas heating program.

[0192] If the target water use strategy is not the second water use strategy, it indicates that the second water use sub-device is not used by the user, at this time, it can be determined whether the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy.

[0193] S306: It is determined whether the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy; if yes, step S307 is executed; if no, step S308 is executed.

[0194] The purpose of determining whether the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy is to determine whether the first water use sub-device is used by the user.

[0195] If the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy, it indicates that the first water use sub-device is used by the user, that is, the target water use strategy is not the second water use strategy, at this time, the electric heating function of the gas water heater can be re-controlled to be turned on, and the gas water heater can be controlled to run the electric heating program.

[0196] If the target water use strategy is not the first water use strategy, it indicates that the first water use sub-device is not used by the user, that is, the target water use strategy is not the second water use strategy, at this time, the detection information sent by the detection device in the second space can be continuously acquired.

[0197] S307: The electric heating function of the gas water heater is re-controlled to be turned on, and the gas water heater is controlled to run the electric heating program.

[0198] After it is determined that the user uses the first water use sub-device in the second space, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is re-controlled to be turned on, and the gas water heater is controlled to run the electric heating program.

[0199] It can be understood that by enabling the electric heating function, the gas water heater can heat the water temperature faster, reduce the user's waiting time for hot water, and improve the user's comfort. At the same time, it can also ensure continuous and stable hot water supply, and avoid the problem of water temperature fluctuation caused by the gas heating speed not keeping up.

[0200] S308: The detection information sent by the detection device in the second space is continuously acquired.

[0201] The water heater control method based on power carrier provided by the embodiment first determines a first water use strategy of a first water use sub-device and a second water use strategy of a second water use sub-device according to the spatial layout of the second space when it is determined that there is a water use behavior in the second space. Then, a third water flow of the first water use sub-device and a fourth water flow of the second water use sub-device are obtained, and a target water use strategy is determined from the first water use strategy and the second water use strategy according to the third water flow and the fourth water flow. Then, when it is determined that the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy, the gas water heater is controlled to run a gas heating program, and conversely, when it is determined that the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is re-controlled to be turned on, and the gas water heater is controlled to run an electric heating program.

[0202] The method realizes automatic adjustment of the heating mode of the gas water heater according to the specific water use condition and layout in the second space, thereby providing rapid response hot water supply, and ensuring that the user can enjoy hot water of appropriate temperature immediately. Meanwhile, by accurately controlling the heating mode, whether electric heating or gas heating is selected, energy consumption can be effectively reduced, unnecessary energy waste can be reduced, and noise interference can be reduced, thereby creating a more quiet and energy-saving living space for the user.

[0203] Figure 5 The structure schematic diagram of the water heater control device based on power carrier provided by the application is shown in FIG. 1. Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1, the water heater control device based on power carrier 400 provided by the application comprises:

[0204] The acquisition module 401 is configured to acquire detection information sent by a detection device in a second space.

[0205] The control module 402 is configured to control an electric heating function of a gas water heater to be turned off when the detection information is first detection information, wherein the first detection information is used to indicate that there is a user in the second space.

[0206] The acquisition module 401 is further configured to acquire a water use parameter of the gas water heater.

[0207] The control module 402 is further configured to control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the water use parameter is a first water use parameter, wherein the first water use parameter is used to indicate that there is a water use behavior in the second space.

[0208] The acquisition module 401 is further configured to continuously acquire detection information sent by the detection device.

[0209] The control module 402 is further configured to re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on when the detection information is second detection information, the second detection information being used to indicate that there is no user in the second space.

[0210] Optionally, the acquisition module 401 is further configured to acquire a water inlet amount of a water inlet pipeline of the gas water heater.

[0211] The device further includes a judgment module 403.

[0212] The judgment module 403 is configured to judge whether the water inlet amount is greater than a preset water inlet amount.

[0213] The acquisition module 401 is further configured to acquire a first water flow of a first water-using device in the first space and a second water flow of a second water-using device in the second space when the water inlet amount is greater than the preset water inlet amount.

[0214] The device further includes a determination module 404.

[0215] The determination module 404 is configured to determine a water-using parameter of the gas water heater according to the first water flow and the second water flow.

[0216] Optionally, the acquisition module 401 is further configured to continuously acquire the water-using parameter of the gas water heater.

[0217] The control module 402 is further configured to control the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program when the water-using parameter is a second water-using parameter, the second water-using parameter being used to indicate that there is no water-using behavior in the second space.

[0218] The device further includes a start module 405.

[0219] The start module 405 is configured to start a timer, the timer being used to record a first continuous time length during which the water-using parameter of the gas water heater is the second water-using parameter.

[0220] The acquisition module 401 is further configured to continuously acquire the detection information sent by the detection device when the first continuous time length reaches a first preset time length.

[0221] Optionally, the acquisition module 401 is further configured to acquire a second continuous time length during which the detection information is second detection information.

[0222] The judgment module 403 is further configured to judge whether the second continuous time length reaches a second preset time length.

[0223] The control module 402 is further configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on again when the second duration reaches the second preset duration.

[0224] Optionally, the control module 402 is further configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on again and control the gas water heater to run an electric heating program when the water use parameter is a third water use parameter, the third water use parameter being used to indicate that there is a water use behavior in the first space.

[0225] Optionally, the determination module 404 is further configured to determine a first water use strategy of the first water use sub-device and a second water use strategy of the second water use sub-device according to a space layout of the second space.

[0226] The acquisition module 401 is further configured to acquire a third water flow of the first water use sub-device and a fourth water flow of the second water use sub-device.

[0227] The determination module 404 is further configured to determine a target water use strategy from the first water use strategy and the second water use strategy according to the third water flow and the fourth water flow.

[0228] The control module 402 is further configured to control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy.

[0229] Optionally, the control module 402 is further configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned on again and control the gas water heater to run an electric heating program when the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy.

[0230] ​ A structure schematic diagram of a power carrier based water heater control device is provided in the present application. As shown in ​ The present application provides a power carrier based water heater control device, which comprises a receiver 501, a transmitter 502, a processor 503 and a memory 504.

[0231] The receiver 501 is configured to receive instructions and data.

[0232] The transmitter 502 is configured to transmit instructions and data.

[0233] The memory 504 is configured to store computer execution instructions.

[0234] The processor 503 is configured to execute the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory 504 to implement the steps of the power carrier based water heater control method described above. Details can be referred to the related description in the foregoing embodiments of the power carrier based water heater control method.

[0235] Optionally, the memory 504 can be independent or integrated with the processor 503.

[0236] When the memory 504 is independent, the electronic device further includes a bus for connecting the memory 504 and the processor 503.

[0237] The present application further provides a computer readable storage medium, which stores computer-executable instructions. When the processor executes the computer-executable instructions, the power carrier based water heater control method performed by the power carrier based water heater control device described above is implemented.

[0238] Those skilled in the art can understand that all or some of the steps in the method disclosed above, the functions of the modules / units in the system and the device can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware or appropriate combination thereof. In the hardware implementation, the division between the functional modules / units mentioned in the above description does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, one physical component can have multiple functions, or one function or step can be performed by several physical components in cooperation. Some or all of the physical components can be implemented as software executed by a processor such as a central processing unit, a digital signal processor or a microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit such as an application specific integrated circuit. Such software can be distributed on a computer readable medium, which can include computer storage media (or non-transitory media) and communication media (or transitory media). As known to those skilled in the art, the term computer storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired information and can be accessed by a computer. In addition, as known to those skilled in the art, communication media typically includes computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in modulated data signals such as carrier waves or other transport mechanisms, and can include any information delivery medium.

[0239] So far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments, and the above examples are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing examples, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A water heater control method based on power carrier, characterized in that: Applied to a gas water heater, the gas water heater is arranged in a first space, the gas water heater includes: an electric heating function and a gas heating function, wherein the activation priority of the electric heating function is higher than the activation priority of the gas heating function, the method includes: obtaining detection information sent by a detection device in the second space, and controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned off when the detection information is first detection information, wherein the first detection information is used to indicate that a user exists in the second space; obtaining a water usage parameter of the gas water heater, and controlling the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the water usage parameter is a first water usage parameter, wherein the first water usage parameter is used to indicate that water usage occurs in the second space; Continuously obtain the detection information sent by the detection device, and when the detection information is second detection information, re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to turn on, and the second detection information is used to indicate that there is no user in the second space.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The obtaining of the water consumption parameters of the gas water heater includes: Obtaining the water inflow of the water inlet pipe of the gas water heater, and determining whether the water inflow is greater than a preset water inflow; If the water inflow is greater than the preset water inflow, obtaining a first water flow rate of a first water-using device in the first space and a second water flow rate of a second water-using device in the second space; The water usage parameter of the gas water heater is determined according to the first water flow rate and the second water flow rate.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that After controlling the gas water heater to run a gas heating program, the method further includes: Continuously acquiring a water usage parameter of the gas water heater, and controlling the gas water heater to stop running the gas heating program when the water usage parameter is a second water usage parameter, wherein the second water usage parameter is used to indicate that there is no water usage in the second space; Starting a timer, the timer is used to record a first duration of time during which the water use parameter of the gas water heater is the second water use parameter; The continuously acquiring the detection information sent by the detection device includes: When the first duration reaches a first preset duration, the detection information sent by the detection device is continuously acquired.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that When the detection information is the second detection information, re-controlling the electric heating function of the gas water heater to start, includes: Obtaining that the detection information is a second duration of second detection information, and determining whether the second duration reaches a second preset duration; When the second duration reaches the second preset duration, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is controlled to be turned on again.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein The method further comprises: When the water use parameter is the third water use parameter, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is controlled to be turned on again, and the gas water heater is controlled to run the electric heating program. The third water use parameter is used to indicate that there is water use behavior in the first space.

6. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that The second water-using device includes: a first water-using sub-device and a second water-using sub-device, and when the water-using parameter is the first water-using parameter, controlling the gas water heater to run a gas heating program includes: Determine a first water use strategy for the first water-using sub-equipment and a second water use strategy for the second water-using sub-equipment according to the spatial layout of the second space; Obtaining a third water flow rate of the first water-using sub-device and a fourth water flow rate of the second water-using sub-device, and determining a target water use strategy from the first water use strategy and the second water use strategy based on the third water flow rate and the fourth water flow rate; When the target water use strategy is the second water use strategy, the gas water heater is controlled to run a gas heating program.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that The method further comprises: When the target water use strategy is the first water use strategy, the electric heating function of the gas water heater is controlled to be turned on again, and the gas water heater is controlled to run the electric heating program.

8. A water heater control device based on power carrier, characterized in that: include: an acquisition module, configured to acquire detection information sent by a detection device in the second space; a control module, configured to control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to be turned off when the detection information is first detection information, wherein the first detection information is used to indicate that a user exists in the second space; The acquisition module is further used to obtain water consumption parameters of the gas water heater; The control module is further configured to control the gas water heater to run a gas heating program when the water usage parameter is a first water usage parameter, wherein the first water usage parameter is used to indicate that water usage occurs in the second space; The acquisition module is further configured to continuously acquire the detection information sent by the detection device; The control module is further configured to re-control the electric heating function of the gas water heater to turn on when the detection information is second detection information, and the second detection information is configured to indicate that no user exists in the second space.

9. A water heater control device based on power carrier, characterized in that: include: Memory; processor; wherein the memory stores computer-executable instructions; The processor executes the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the water heater control method based on power carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer storage medium, characterized in that The computer storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the power carrier-based water heater control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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