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

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent air conditioners, and discloses an air conditioner control method and device, an air conditioner and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps that current person existence information and a current temperature value in an area where the air conditioner is located are obtained; and according to the current person existence information, the current temperature value and the current operation mode, one or more devices are controlled to operate. Therefore, the air conditioner can be automatically adjusted to meet the user requirements, including rapid refrigeration or room warming, so that the automation and intelligence of the air conditioner are improved, and the user experience is also improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent air conditioners, for example to a method and device for air conditioner control, an air conditioner and a storage medium. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioner technology is also developing rapidly, and various air conditioners have been widely used in people's daily life. At present, when the air conditioner is running for cooling or heating, the air conditioner runs completely according to the user's setting and does not change automatically. When the user wants to cool down quickly, the user needs to manually adjust the position of the air deflector, the position of the small paddle, the air speed, etc., that is, the user needs to adjust the air conditioner in stages to meet the needs. When the user needs to leave for a long time, the user needs to manually adjust the room temperature to save energy, and when the air conditioner is not used, the user also needs to manually turn off the air conditioner. The air conditioner cannot automatically determine the shutdown, so the intelligence of the air conditioner needs to be improved.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. SUMMARY

[0004] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, the following brief summary is given. The summary is not an extensive overview of the application, nor is it intended to identify key / critical elements of the application or to delineate the scope of the embodiments. The sole purpose of the summary is to present some concepts of the embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0005] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for air conditioner control, an air conditioner and a storage medium to solve the technical problem that the automaticity and intelligence of air conditioner control need to be improved.

[0006] In some embodiments, the method comprises:

[0007] obtaining current person presence information and a current temperature value in an area where the air conditioner is located;

[0008] controlling one or more devices to operate according to the current person presence information, the current temperature value and a current operation mode.

[0009] In some embodiments, the controlling one or more devices to operate comprises:

[0010] In the case that the current temperature value is in a first range, if the current person presence information is no one, controlling one or more devices to operate according to a first control strategy, wherein the first range is matched with the current operation mode and the current person presence information.

[0011] If the current person presence information is a person, the one or more devices are controlled according to a second control strategy;

[0012] The first control strategy includes a fast cooling or heating scheme and a maximum angle swing scheme of the air deflector, and the second control strategy includes a fast cooling or heating scheme and a scheme in which the air deflector is in a straight-blowing prevention position.

[0013] In some embodiments, the controlling the one or more devices further includes:

[0014] If the current temperature value is not in the first range corresponding to the current operation mode, the one or more devices are controlled according to a third control strategy;

[0015] The third control strategy includes a scheme of determining a compressor operating frequency according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value.

[0016] In some embodiments, if the current person presence information is no person, the controlling the one or more devices includes:

[0017] A current person absence duration corresponding to the scenario in which the current person presence information is no person is obtained;

[0018] The one or more devices are controlled according to the current temperature value, the current operation mode, and the current person absence duration.

[0019] In some embodiments, the controlling the one or more devices includes:

[0020] If the current person absence duration is greater than or equal to a first set time, the one or more devices are controlled according to a fourth control strategy;

[0021] The fourth control strategy includes a scheme of determining a compressor operating frequency according to a current target temperature value matched with the current operation mode and the current temperature value.

[0022] In some embodiments, the controlling the one or more devices includes:

[0023] If the current person absence duration is greater than or equal to a second set time, the one or more devices are controlled according to a fifth control strategy;

[0024] The fifth control strategy includes a scheme of turning off the air conditioner after a set time of air conditioner self-cleaning operation.

[0025] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes:

[0026] A first obtaining module configured to obtain current person presence information and a current temperature value in an area where the air conditioner is located;

[0027] The first control module is configured to control one or more devices to operate according to the current person presence information, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode.

[0028] In some embodiments, the device for air conditioner control includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, and the processor is configured to execute the program instructions to perform the method for air conditioner control.

[0029] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an air conditioner body, and the device for air conditioner control is installed on the air conditioner body.

[0030] In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and the program instructions are executed to perform the method for air conditioner control.

[0031] The method, device, and air conditioner for air conditioner control provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0032] One or more devices in the air conditioner, such as a compressor, an indoor fan, a deflector, and a small swing blade, can be controlled to operate according to the current person presence information, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode in the area where the air conditioner is located, that is, the air conditioner devices are automatically adjusted to meet the user demand, the automaticity and intelligence of the air conditioner are improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0033] The general description above and the following description below are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings, which are exemplary and explanatory and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments, elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, the drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation, and wherein:

[0035] Figure 1 is a flowchart of a method for air conditioner control provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for air conditioner control provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for air conditioner control provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of a device for air conditioner control provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 5is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to enable a person skilled in the art to more fully understand the features and technical contents of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are used only for reference and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, a plurality of details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, in order to simplify the drawings, well-known structures and devices can be simplified.

[0043] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the specification and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-described drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0044] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the preceding and following objects. For example, A / B represents: A or B.

[0046] The term "and / or" is a description of the relationship between the objects, which means that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or, A and B, the three relationships.

[0047] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more of the devices in the air conditioner, such as the compressor, the indoor fan, the air deflector, and the small swing blade, can be controlled to operate according to the current information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode. In this way, different scene modes correspond to different control strategies of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner devices are automatically adjusted to meet the user's demand, including rapid cooling or heating. Therefore, the automaticity and intelligence of the air conditioner are improved, and the user experience is also improved. In addition, one or more devices can be controlled to operate according to the duration of the unattended scene and the current temperature value and the current operation mode. In this way, when the user is away from the area for a long time, the air conditioner can be energy-saving or turned off, thereby further saving resources.

[0048] Figure 1 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on Figure 1 , the process of air conditioner control includes:

[0049] Step 101: Obtain the current information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located, and the current temperature value.

[0050] Generally, the operation of the air conditioner can be controlled according to the current temperature value of the area where the air conditioner is located and the target temperature value, that is, one or more of the devices in the air conditioner, such as the compressor, the indoor fan, the air deflector, and the small swing blade, can be controlled to operate. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, after the air conditioner starts to operate, not only the current temperature value of the area where the air conditioner is located needs to be obtained, but also the current information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located needs to be obtained.

[0051] The way to obtain the information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located can be various. In some embodiments, an image acquisition device, such as a camera, a smart eye, or the like, is configured in the air conditioner. Therefore, after the air conditioner starts to operate, the image acquisition device, such as the camera or the smart eye, can be used to scan the area where the air conditioner is located to obtain the information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located.

[0052] Alternatively, in some embodiments, an infrared human body sensing device is configured in the air conditioner. Therefore, after the air conditioner starts to operate, the infrared human body sensing device can be used to obtain the information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located.

[0053] Of course, the air conditioner can also obtain the information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located through other human body detection devices, which will not be listed one by one.

[0054] The information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located and the temperature value can be obtained in real time or at a fixed time. The information about whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located and the current temperature value obtained at the current time.

[0055] Step 102: controlling one or more devices to run according to the current temperature value, the current occupancy information, and the current operation mode.

[0056] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, after receiving a start operation instruction, for example, a heating operation instruction or a cooling operation instruction, the air conditioner can run in the corresponding operation mode that can be sampled, and during the running, one or more devices are controlled to run according to the current temperature value, the current occupancy information, and the current operation mode.

[0057] In some embodiments, when the current operation mode starts running, the temperature value of the area where the air conditioner is located, for example, the indoor temperature, is generally greatly different from the target temperature value. To provide a more comfortable environment for the user, the air conditioner can run in a fast cooling or heating mode, including: the compressor runs at the maximum frequency, and the indoor fan runs at the super-strong wind speed. In addition, to provide a more comfortable environment for the user, the air conditioner can also run in the fast cooling or heating mode while taking into account the anti-direct-blow experience. Therefore, in some embodiments, when the current temperature value is in the first range, if the current occupancy information is no one, one or more devices are controlled to run according to the first control strategy, wherein the first range is matched with the current operation mode and the current occupancy information; if the current occupancy information is someone, one or more devices are controlled to run according to the second control strategy; wherein the first control strategy includes: a fast cooling or heating scheme, and a maximum angle swing scheme of the air deflector; and the second control strategy includes: a fast cooling or heating scheme, and a scheme in which the air deflector is in an anti-direct-blow position.

[0058] In some embodiments, different current operation modes correspond to different first ranges, and different occupancy information also corresponds to different first ranges. When the current operation mode is cooling operation, the corresponding first range can be (∞, a), and when the current operation mode is heating operation, the corresponding first range can be (b, -∞). In addition, different current occupancy information also corresponds to different values of a and b, wherein when the current occupancy information is no one, a and b correspond to a1 and b1 respectively, and when the current occupancy information is someone, a and b correspond to a2 and b2 respectively, and the values of a and b can be determined according to the target temperature value Tm, wherein a2>a1 and b2<b1. For example, the value of a1 can be (Tm+0.5)℃, (Tm+1)℃, or (Tm+2)℃, and the value of a2 can be (Tm+1)℃, (Tm+2)℃, or (Tm+3)℃. If the value of b1 can be (Tm-1)℃, (Tm-2)℃, or (Tm-2.2)℃, the value of b2 can be (Tm-2)℃, (Tm-3)℃, or (Tm-2.8)℃. The values can be determined according to the performance of the air conditioner, the running season, and the geographical region, etc.

[0059] The first control strategy corresponds to no one, and the second control strategy corresponds to someone, and thus, the difference between the two can be in the control of the air deflector. In some embodiments, the first control strategy includes: a scheme in which the compressor operates at the maximum frequency, a scheme in which the indoor fan operates at the super-strong wind speed, a scheme in which the air deflector swings at the maximum angle up and down, and a scheme in which the small swing vane swings at the maximum angle left and right, and the like; and the second control strategy includes: a scheme in which the compressor operates at the maximum frequency, a scheme in which the indoor fan operates at the super-strong wind speed, a scheme in which the air deflector is at the minimum angle up, and a scheme in which the small swing vane swings at the maximum angle left and right, and the like.

[0060] Of course, in some embodiments, in the case where the current temperature value is not located in the first range corresponding to the current operation mode, one or more devices are controlled to operate according to a third control strategy. The third control strategy includes: a scheme in which the operating frequency of the compressor is determined according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value.

[0061] In this way, when the air conditioner receives a "cooling operation" instruction to start cooling operation, if the current person presence information is no one, and the current temperature value Td is located in the first range, i.e., Td>a1, one or more devices are controlled to operate according to the first control strategy, i.e., the compressor is controlled to operate at the maximum frequency, the indoor fan is controlled to operate at the super-strong wind speed, the air deflector is controlled to swing at the maximum angle up and down, and the small swing vane is controlled to swing at the maximum angle left and right, and the like. If the current person presence information is someone, one or more devices are controlled to operate according to the second control strategy, i.e., the compressor is controlled to operate at the maximum frequency, the indoor fan is controlled to operate at the super-strong wind speed, the air deflector is adjusted to the minimum angle up, and the small swing vane is controlled to swing at the maximum angle left and right, and the like.

[0062] If the current temperature value Td is not located in the first range, whether the current person presence information is no one or someone, if Td≤a1 or Td≤a2, one or more devices are controlled to operate according to the third control strategy, i.e., the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, including: a scheme in which the operating frequency of the compressor is determined according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, and further including: a scheme in which the indoor fan, the air deflector, and the small swing vane are controlled to operate according to the user setting instruction. For example, the third control strategy includes: a scheme in which the operating frequency of the compressor is determined according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, a scheme in which the wind speed of the indoor fan is determined according to the user setting instruction, a scheme in which the small swing vane is stopped from operating according to the user setting instruction, and a scheme in which the air deflector is at the minimum angle up, and the like. Of course, the third control strategy is not limited to this, and includes: a scheme in which the operating frequency of the compressor is determined according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, a scheme in which the indoor fan operates at the minimum wind speed, a scheme in which the swing amplitude of the small swing vane is determined according to the user setting instruction, and a scheme in which the air deflector is at the minimum angle down, and the like.

[0063] In some embodiments, the temperature value, the presence information of the person, and the correspondence between the operation mode and the control strategy can be pre-stored, so that the current control strategy corresponding to the current presence information of the person, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode can be determined, and then the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the current control strategy, including controlling one or more devices to operate.

[0064] Table 1 is a correspondence between a temperature value, a presence information of a person, and an operation mode and a control strategy provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] In this way, if the air conditioner receives a "cooling operation" cooling instruction and performs a cooling operation, and the current operation mode is a cooling mode, if the current presence information of the person is that there is a person and the current temperature value Td>a2, the second control strategy can be determined as the current control strategy according to Table 1 and corresponding control is performed, that is, the compressor can be controlled to operate at the maximum frequency, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the super-strong wind speed, the air deflector can be adjusted to the upward minimum angle position, and the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the maximum angle, and so on, so that the air conditioner performs rapid cooling and prevents direct blowing operation. Alternatively, during the heating operation of the air conditioner, that is, when the current operation mode is a heating mode, regardless of whether the current presence information of the person is that there is a person or no person, if the current temperature value Td≥b1 or Td≥b2, at this time, according to Table 1, the third control strategy can be determined as the current control strategy and corresponding control is performed, that is, the compressor can be controlled to operate according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the set wind speed, the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the set angle, and the air deflector can be controlled to be at the upward minimum angle position, and so on.

[0066]

[0067] Table 1

[0068] It can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more devices in the air conditioner, such as the compressor, the indoor fan, the air deflector, and the small swing vane, can be controlled to operate according to the current presence information of the person, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode in the area where the air conditioner is located, so that the air conditioner operates different control strategies in different scene modes, and the air conditioner devices are automatically adjusted to meet the user's demand, including rapid cooling or heating, so that the automaticity and intelligence of the air conditioner are improved, and the user experience is also improved.

[0069] If the area where the air conditioner is located is unoccupied for a long time, energy waste can be caused if the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the first control strategy or the second control strategy all the time. Therefore, in some embodiments, when the current occupancy information is unoccupied, controlling the one or more devices to operate includes: obtaining a current unoccupied duration corresponding to the scenario in which the current occupancy information is unoccupied; and controlling the one or more devices to operate according to the current temperature value, the current operating mode, and the current unoccupied duration.

[0070] Controlling the one or more devices to operate can include: when the current unoccupied duration is greater than or equal to a first set time, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a fourth control strategy; and the fourth control strategy includes: determining a scheme of a compressor operating frequency according to a current target temperature value matched with the current operating mode and the current temperature value.

[0071] The first set time can be 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 35 minutes, or the like. Similarly, different current operating modes correspond to different current target temperature values. When the current operating mode is cooling operation, the corresponding current target temperature value can be c, and the current target temperature value can also be determined according to the target temperature value Tm, but c > a1, for example, the value of a1 can be (Tm+0.5)℃, (Tm+1)℃, or (Tm+2)℃, and the value of c can correspond to (Tm+2.5)℃, (Tm+3)℃, or (Tm+3.5)℃, or the like. When the current operating mode is heating operation, the corresponding current target temperature value can be d, and the current target temperature value can also be determined according to the target temperature value Tm, but b1 > d, for example, the value of b1 can be (Tm-1)℃, (Tm-2)℃, or (Tm-2.2)℃, and the value of d can correspond to ((Tm-1.5)℃, (Tm-2.5)℃, or (Tm-3)℃, or the like.

[0072] In this way, the fourth control strategy includes: determining a scheme of a compressor operating frequency according to the current target temperature value c or d and the current temperature value. In addition, since the area where the air conditioner is located is unoccupied for a long time, the fourth control strategy can further include: a scheme of indoor fan operation at a low or medium wind speed, a scheme of maximum up-down swing of a deflector, and a scheme of maximum left-right swing of a small swing blade, or the like, for further saving resources.

[0073] In some embodiments, when the area where the air conditioner is located is unoccupied for a longer time, the air conditioner can also be controlled to perform self-cleaning and then shut down, that is, when the current unoccupied duration is greater than or equal to a second set time, the one or more devices are controlled to operate according to a fifth control strategy; and the fifth control strategy includes: a scheme of shutting down the air conditioner after a set time of air conditioner self-cleaning operation.

[0074] The second set time is greater than the first set time, and thus, the second set time can be 90 min, 100 min, or 120 min, or the like. During the self-cleaning operation of the air conditioner, the compressor can be stopped, the air deflector is in the maximum air outlet position, the small swing vane is also in the maximum air outlet position, and the indoor fan can be operated at the maximum air speed. After the set time of the self-cleaning operation of the air conditioner, for example, 60 s, 80 s, 90 s, or 100 s, or the like, the fan is stopped, and the air deflector, the small swing vane, or the like is reset.

[0075] In this way, according to the duration corresponding to the unmanned scene and the current temperature value and the current operation mode, the air conditioner can be operated in an energy-saving mode or be turned off when the user is away from the area for a long time, thereby further saving resources.

[0076] The following will combine the operation process into a specific embodiment to illustrate the air conditioner control process provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner stores the corresponding relationship as shown in Table 1, the value of a1 can be (Tm+1)℃, the value of a2 can be (Tm+2)℃, the value of b1 can be (Tm-1)℃, and the value of b2 can be (Tm-2)℃.

[0078] Figure 2 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. In combination with Figure 2 , the air conditioner control process includes:

[0079] Step 201: The air conditioner receives a "cooling" control instruction and performs a cooling mode operation.

[0080] Step 202: The air conditioner acquires current information about whether there is a person in the area and a current temperature value Td.

[0081] The air conditioner can acquire the current information about whether there is a person in the area and the current temperature value Td in real time or at a fixed time.

[0082] Step 203: Determine whether the current information about whether there is a person is unmanned. If yes, execute step 204, otherwise, execute step 206.

[0083] Step 204: Determine whether Td>a1 is true. If yes, execute step 205, otherwise, execute step 208.

[0084] Step 205: According to the first control strategy, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to perform a rapid cooling operation through Table 1.

[0085] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run at the maximum frequency, control the indoor fan to run at the super-strong wind speed, control the air deflector to swing at the maximum angle up and down, and control the small swing vane to swing at the maximum angle left and right, and the like. Thus, the air conditioner can quickly cool.

[0086] Of course, after step 205, it can return to step 202.

[0087] Step 206: Determine whether Td>a2 is true? If yes, execute step 207, otherwise, execute step 208.

[0088] Step 207: According to the second control strategy, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to run quickly and prevent direct blowing through Table 1.

[0089] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run at the maximum frequency, control the indoor fan to run at the super-strong wind speed, adjust the air deflector to the minimum angle position upward, and control the small swing vane to swing at the maximum angle left and right, and the like. Thus, the air conditioner not only can quickly cool, but also can prevent direct blowing to the user.

[0090] Here, after step 207, it can return to step 202.

[0091] Step 208: According to the third control strategy, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to run through Table 1.

[0092] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, control the indoor fan to run at the set wind speed, control the small swing vane to swing at the set angle left and right, and control the air deflector to be at the minimum angle position upward, and the like.

[0093] Similarly, after step 208, it can return to step 202.

[0094] It can be seen that in the embodiment, one or more devices of the compressor, the indoor fan, the air deflector, the small swing vane, and the like in the air conditioner can be controlled to run according to the current person information in the area where the air conditioner is located, the current temperature value, and the current running mode. In this way, different scene modes, the air conditioner runs different control strategies, realizes the automatic adjustment of the air conditioner devices to meet the user's demand, including: quick cooling, so as to improve the automaticity and intelligence of the air conditioner, and also improve the user experience.

[0095] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner stores the corresponding relationship as shown in Table 2. The value of a1 can be (Tm+1)℃, the value of a2 can be (Tm+2)℃, the value of b1 can be (Tm-1)℃, and the value of b2 can be (Tm-2)℃. The value of c can be (Tm+3)℃, and the value of d can be (Tm-2)℃. The value of t1 can be 30min, and the value of t2 can be 90min.

[0096]

[0097]

[0098] Table 2

[0099] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for controlling an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In conjunction with Figure 3 , Table 2, the air conditioner control process includes:

[0100] Step 301: The air conditioner receives a "heating" control instruction and performs a heating mode operation.

[0101] Step 302: The air conditioner obtains current information on whether there are people in the area and a current temperature value Td.

[0102] The air conditioner can obtain current information on whether there are people in the area and a current temperature value Td in real time or at a fixed time.

[0103] Step 303: Determine whether the current information on whether there are people is no one. If so, perform step 304, otherwise, perform step 311.

[0104] Step 304: Obtain the current duration tw of the scenario corresponding to the current information on whether there are people being no one.

[0105] Step 305: Determine whether tw < t1 is true. If so, perform step 306, otherwise, perform step 308.

[0106] Step 306: Determine whether Td < b1 is true. If so, perform step 307, otherwise, perform step 313.

[0107] Step 307: According to the first control strategy in Table 2, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to perform a fast heating operation.

[0108] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to operate at the maximum frequency, control the indoor fan to operate at the super strong wind speed, control the air deflector to swing at the maximum angle up and down, and control the small swing leaf to swing at the maximum angle left and right, etc. Thus, the air conditioner can quickly heat. Step 308: Determine whether t1 < tw < t2 is true. If so, perform step 309, otherwise, perform step 310.

[0109] Step 309: According to the fourth control strategy in Table 2, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to perform an energy-saving operation.

[0110] The air conditioner can control the running frequency of the compressor according to the current target temperature value d and the current temperature value, and can also control the indoor fan to run at a low or medium wind speed, control the maximum angle swing of the air deflector up and down, and control the maximum swing scheme of the small swing vane left and right, and so on.

[0111] Step 310: According to the fifth control strategy in Table 2, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to stop running after self-cleaning operation.

[0112] The air conditioner controls the compressor to stop running, controls the air deflector to be at the maximum air outlet position, controls the small swing vane to be at the maximum air outlet position, controls the indoor fan to run at the strongest wind for 90s, stops the fan running, and resets the air deflector, the small swing vane, and so on.

[0113] Step 311: Determine whether Td<b2 is true? If yes, execute step 312, otherwise, execute step 313.

[0114] Step 312: According to the second control strategy in Table 2, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to run fast and prevent direct blowing.

[0115] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run at the maximum frequency, control the indoor fan to run at the super-strong wind speed, adjust the air deflector to the minimum angle position upward, and control the small swing vane to swing at the maximum angle left and right, and so on. Thus, the air conditioner not only can run fast, but also can prevent direct blowing to the user.

[0116] Step 313: According to the third control strategy in Table 2, the air conditioner controls one or more devices to run.

[0117] In this way, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, control the indoor fan to run at a set wind speed, control the small swing vane to swing left and right at a set angle, and control the air deflector to be at the minimum angle position upward, and so on.

[0118] Of course, in this embodiment, after steps 307, 309, 310, 312, and 313 are executed, they can all return to step 302, so that the air conditioner can be controlled in real time.

[0119] As can be seen, in this embodiment, the automatic adjustment of the air conditioner device running can achieve fast heating operation, improve the automaticity and intelligence of the air conditioner, and improve the user experience. Moreover, the air conditioner can also be controlled to run energy-efficiently or shut down according to the duration of the unattended scene and the current temperature value and the current running mode, further saving resources.

[0120] According to the above process for controlling the air conditioner, a device for controlling the air conditioner can be constructed.

[0121] Figure 4is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4 The air conditioner control device 400 includes a first acquisition module 410 and a first control module 420.

[0122] The first acquisition module 410 is configured to acquire current person presence information and a current temperature value in an area where the air conditioner is located.

[0123] The first control module 420 is configured to control one or more devices to operate according to the current person presence information, the current temperature value, and a current operation mode.

[0124] In some embodiments, the first control module 420 includes:

[0125] A first control unit is configured to, in a case where the current temperature value is in a first range, control one or more devices to operate according to a first control strategy if the current person presence information is no one, wherein the first range is matched with the current operation mode and the current person presence information.

[0126] A second control unit is configured to, in a case where the current temperature value is in the first range, control one or more devices to operate according to a second control strategy if the current person presence information is someone.

[0127] The first control strategy includes a rapid cooling or heating scheme and a maximum angle swing scheme of an air deflector up and down, and the second control strategy includes a rapid cooling or heating scheme and a scheme in which the air deflector is in a direct-blow prevention position.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first control module 420 further includes:

[0129] A third control unit is configured to, in a case where the current temperature value is not in the first range, control one or more devices to operate according to a third control strategy.

[0130] The third control strategy includes a scheme of determining a compressor operating frequency according to a target temperature value and the current temperature value.

[0131] In some embodiments, the air conditioner control device 400 further includes:

[0132] A second acquisition module is configured to, in a case where the current person presence information is no one, acquire a current no one duration corresponding to a scenario in which the current person presence information is no one.

[0133] A second control module is configured to control one or more devices to operate according to the current temperature value, the current operation mode, and the current no one duration.

[0134] In some embodiments, the second control module includes:

[0135] The fourth control unit is configured to control the one or more devices to operate according to a fourth control strategy in a case where the current unoccupied duration is greater than or equal to a first set time.

[0136] The fourth control strategy includes determining a scheme of a compressor operating frequency according to a current target temperature value matched with a current operating mode and a current temperature value.

[0137] In some embodiments, the second control module further includes:

[0138] The fifth control unit is configured to control the one or more devices to operate according to a fifth control strategy in a case where the current unoccupied duration is greater than or equal to a second set time.

[0139] The fifth control strategy includes a scheme in which the air conditioner is turned off after a self-cleaning operating set time.

[0140] The following illustrates an air conditioner control process for an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0141] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner stores a corresponding relationship as shown in Table 2.

[0142] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner control device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5 the air conditioner control device 400 includes a first acquisition module 410, a first control module 420, a second acquisition module 430, and a second control module 440. The first control module 420 includes a first control unit 421, a second control unit 422, and a third control unit 423; and the second control module 440 includes a fourth control unit 441 and a fifth control unit 442.

[0143] The air conditioner receives a "cooling" control instruction and performs cooling mode operation. In this way, the first acquisition module 410 acquires current unoccupied information and a current temperature value Td in the area.

[0144] In a case where the current unoccupied information is unoccupied, the second acquisition module 430 acquires a current unoccupied duration tw corresponding to the scenario in which the current unoccupied information is unoccupied.

[0145] Thus, when tw < t1 and Td > a1, based on Table 2, the first control unit 421 in the first control module 420 can control one or more devices to perform fast cooling operation according to the first control strategy. That is, the compressor can be controlled to operate at the maximum frequency, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the super-strong wind speed, the air deflector can be controlled to swing up and down at the maximum angle, and the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the maximum angle, and so on. Thus, the air conditioner can perform fast cooling.

[0146] When tw < t1 and Td ≤ a1, based on Table 2, the third control unit 423 in the first control module 420 can control one or more devices to perform operation according to the third control strategy. That is, the compressor can be controlled to operate according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the set wind speed, the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the set angle, and the air deflector can be controlled to be at the upward minimum angle position, and so on.

[0147] When t1 < tw < t2, based on Table 2, the fourth control unit 441 in the second control module 440 can control one or more devices to perform energy-saving operation according to the fourth control strategy. That is, the operating frequency of the compressor can be controlled according to the current target temperature value c and the current temperature value, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the wind speed or the low wind speed, the air deflector can be controlled to swing up and down at the maximum angle, and the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the maximum swing scheme, and so on.

[0148] When tw ≥ t2, based on Table 2, the fifth control unit 442 in the second control module 440 can control one or more devices to perform self-cleaning operation and then stop according to the fifth control strategy. That is, the compressor can be controlled to stop operating, the air deflector can be controlled to be at the maximum air outlet position, the small swing vane can also be controlled to be at the maximum air outlet position, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the strongest wind for 90s, and then the fan can be stopped operating, and the air deflector, the small swing vane, and so on can be reset.

[0149] Of course, when the current person information is the person information and Td > a2, based on Table 2, the second control unit 422 in the first control module 420 can control one or more devices to perform fast cooling and anti-direct blowing operation according to the second control strategy. That is, the compressor can be controlled to operate at the maximum frequency, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at the super-strong wind speed, the air deflector can be adjusted to be at the upward minimum angle position, and the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at the maximum angle, and so on. Thus, the air conditioner can not only perform fast cooling, but also prevent direct blowing to the user.

[0150] If Td≤a2, based on Table 2, the third control unit 423 in the first control module 420 can control one or more devices to operate according to the third control strategy. That is, the compressor can be controlled to operate, the indoor fan can be controlled to operate at a set wind speed, the small swing vane can be controlled to swing left and right at a set angle, the air deflector can be controlled to be at the upward minimum angle position, and the like according to the target temperature value and the current temperature value.

[0151] It can be seen that, in this embodiment, the device for air conditioner control can control one or more devices in the air conditioner, such as the compressor, the indoor fan, the air deflector, and the small swing vane, to operate according to the current person presence information in the area where the air conditioner is located, the current temperature value, and the current operation mode. In this way, different scene modes correspond to different control strategies of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner devices are automatically adjusted to meet the user demand, including rapid cooling or heating. Therefore, the automaticity and the intelligence of the air conditioner are improved, and the user experience is improved. In addition, the device for air conditioner control can also control one or more devices to operate according to the duration of the unoccupied scene and the current temperature value and the current operation mode. In this way, when the user is away from the area for a long time, the air conditioner can be energy-saving operated or turned off, and resources are further saved.

[0152] In combination Figure 6 The device for air conditioner control 600 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

[0153] The processor 1000 and the memory 1001 can also include a communication interface 1002 and a bus 1003. The processor 1000, the communication interface 1002, and the memory 1001 can communicate with each other through the bus 1003. The communication interface 1002 can be used for information transmission. The processor 1000 can call the logical instructions in the memory 1001 to execute the method for air conditioner control in the above-described embodiments.

[0154] In addition, the logical instructions in the memory 1001 described above can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product. In this case, the logical instructions can be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

[0155] The memory 1001 as a computer readable storage medium can be used to store software programs, computer executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the method in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 1000 executes the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 1001, thereby performing function applications and data processing, that is, implementing the method for air conditioner control in the above-described method embodiments.

[0156] The memory 1001 can include a program storage area and a data storage area, where the program storage area can store an operating system, an application required by at least one function, and the like, and the data storage area can store data created according to use of the terminal device, and the like. In addition, the memory 1001 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can further include a nonvolatile memory.

[0157] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for air conditioner control, comprising: a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor is configured to execute the program instructions to perform an air conditioner control method.

[0158] In combination Figure 7 The embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, comprising: an air conditioner body 700, and the above-mentioned device for air conditioner control 400 (600). The device for air conditioner control 400 (600) is installed on the air conditioner body. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to placing in the product, but also includes installation connection with other components of the product, including but not limited to physical connection, electrical connection or signal transmission connection, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand that the device for air conditioner control 400 (600) can be adapted to a feasible air conditioner body, and thus realize other feasible embodiments.

[0159] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a storage medium, storing program instructions, the program instructions are executed to perform the above-mentioned method for air conditioner control.

[0160] The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program product, the computer program product comprises a computer program stored in a storage medium, the computer program comprises program instructions, when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer executes the above-mentioned method for air conditioner control.

[0161] The above-mentioned storage medium can be a transitory computer readable storage medium, or a non-transitory computer readable storage medium.

[0162] The technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of a software product, the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, and includes one or more instructions to make a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) execute all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiment of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), a random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes, or a transitory storage medium.

[0163] The above description and drawings are illustrative of embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments can include structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. Embodiments are illustrative of the many possible variations that are readily undertaken. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations can be varied. Portions and features of some embodiments can be included in, or substituted for, those of other embodiments. The scope of the present disclosure encompasses the entire scope of the following claims, and all available equivalents of the claims. When used in this application, the terms "first," "second," and the like, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without changing the meaning of the description, so long as all occurrences of the "first element" are renamed consistently and all occurrences of the "second element" are renamed consistently. The first element and the second element are both elements, but they are not necessarily the same element. Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. In addition, the term "comprises / comprising" and / or "comprises / comprising" when used in this application is taken to mean the inclusion from the listed features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components but that not to the exclusion of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Unless otherwise required by context, recitations of "comprises" shall not exclude the presence of additional same items or steps, whether or not further described. Throughout this document, each embodiment can be focused on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between embodiments can be cross-referenced. For methods, products, and the like disclosed in embodiments, if they correspond to parts of the methods disclosed in embodiments, the relevant parts can be cross-referenced with the description of the method parts.

[0164] Those skilled in the art can understand that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in combination with the embodiments disclosed herein can be realized by electronic hardware or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether the functions are realized in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person can use different methods for each specific application to realize the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. The skilled person can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working processes of the above-described system, device and unit can refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0165] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods, products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the above-described device embodiments are only schematic, for example, the division of the units can only be a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between the units shown or discussed can be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and can be electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components can or can not be physically separate, and the components shown as units can or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place, or can be distributed on a plurality of network units. Part or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement the embodiments. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be integrated in one processing unit, or each unit can be a physically independent unit, or two or more units can be integrated in one unit.

[0166] The computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus, or other processing device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other processing device to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes for implementing the functions / acts specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram block or blocks.

Claims

1. A method for air conditioning control, characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining current temperature value and current information on whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located; controlling one or more devices to operate according to the current information on whether there is a person, the current temperature value, and a current operation mode.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The control of the one or more devices to operate comprises: if the current temperature value is in a first range and the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a first control strategy, wherein the first range is matched with the current operation mode and the current information on whether there is a person; if the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is a person, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a second control strategy; wherein the first control strategy comprises a rapid cooling or heating scheme and a scheme in which a deflector swings at the maximum angle up and down, and the second control strategy comprises the rapid cooling or heating scheme and a scheme in which the deflector is in a position for preventing direct blowing.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, The control of the one or more devices to operate further comprises: if the current temperature value is not in the first range, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a third control strategy; wherein the third control strategy comprises a scheme for determining the operating frequency of a compressor according to a target temperature value and the current temperature value.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, In the case that the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person, the control of the one or more devices to operate comprises: obtaining a current duration of time for which the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person; controlling the one or more devices to operate according to the current temperature value, the current operation mode, and the current duration of time for which the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The control of the one or more devices to operate comprises: if the current duration of time for which the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person is greater than or equal to a first set time, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a fourth control strategy; wherein the fourth control strategy comprises a scheme for determining the operating frequency of the compressor according to a current target temperature value matched with the current operation mode and the current temperature value.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein, The control of the one or more devices to operate comprises: if the current duration of time for which the current information on whether there is a person indicates that there is no person is greater than or equal to a second set time, controlling the one or more devices to operate according to a fifth control strategy; wherein the fifth control strategy comprises a scheme in which the air conditioner is turned off after a set time of self-cleaning operation.

7. An apparatus for air conditioning control, characterized by, The method comprises: a first obtaining module configured to obtain current temperature value and current information on whether there is a person in the area where the air conditioner is located; a first control module configured to control one or more devices to operate according to the current information on whether there is a person, the current temperature value, and a current operation mode.

8. An apparatus for air conditioning control, the apparatus comprising a processor and a memory having stored therein program instructions, the apparatus being characterized by: The processor is configured to execute the program instructions to perform the method for air conditioner control according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The method comprises: an air conditioner body; the device for air conditioner control according to claim 7 or 8 is installed in the air conditioner body.

10. A storage medium storing program instructions, characterized in that, The program instructions are executed to perform the method for air conditioner control according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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