Method, device and terminal equipment for self-cleaning of an air conditioner

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method, device and terminal equipment for air conditioner self-cleaning, the method comprising: displaying a first interface, the first interface comprising a self-cleaning block and a health detection block; receiving a trigger operation for the self-cleaning block or the health detection block; displaying a self-cleaning interface, the self-cleaning interface comprising one or more of an indoor unit self-cleaning mode, an outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and an indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning mode of the air conditioner. The accuracy, flexibility and efficiency of the air conditioner self-cleaning are improved, the complexity of user operation is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus and terminal equipment for self-cleaning an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Routine maintenance of air conditioners is crucial for users' health and the performance of the air conditioner. The cleaning function of an air conditioner can clean both the indoor and outdoor units.

[0003] Currently, air conditioner cleaning requires manual triggering through a single entry point. For example, users need to navigate through a complex menu to find the self-cleaning control, and only after clicking it can the air conditioner perform self-cleaning. However, this method is quite complex for users. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a method, apparatus and terminal equipment for self-cleaning air conditioners.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0006] The first interface is displayed, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section.

[0007] Receives a trigger operation for the self-cleaning section or health detection section, and displays the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner self-cleaning device is provided, comprising:

[0009] The display unit is used to display the first interface, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health detection section.

[0010] The display unit is also used to receive trigger operations for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module, and to display the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

[0011] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal device is provided, comprising:

[0012] processor;

[0013] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0014] The processor is configured as follows:

[0015] The first interface is displayed, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section.

[0016] Receives a trigger operation for the self-cleaning section or health detection section, and displays the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

[0017] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, which, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor of a terminal device, enables the terminal device to perform an air conditioner self-cleaning method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0018] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner as described in any of the first aspects.

[0019] The technical solution of the air conditioner self-cleaning method, apparatus, and terminal device provided in this disclosure embodiment can include the following beneficial effects: The terminal device can display a first interface, wherein the first interface can include a self-cleaning section and a health detection section. The terminal device can receive trigger operations for the self-cleaning section or the health detection section and display the self-cleaning interface. The self-cleaning interface includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes. In the above method, by displaying a first interface including a self-cleaning section and a health detection section, the terminal device provides users with a dual-path self-cleaning function entry. Users can directly and quickly enter the self-cleaning interface through the self-cleaning section, or they can understand the air conditioner's dirt and blockage status through the health detection section before entering the self-cleaning operation process, improving the flexibility and convenience of operation. Furthermore, users can select the corresponding cleaning mode according to actual needs to meet the cleaning needs in different scenarios, thereby improving the accuracy and flexibility of air conditioner cleaning.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an application scenario provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a first interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a method for displaying a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a health monitoring interface provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present disclosure of how to schedule air conditioner cleaning.

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another method for displaying a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner self-cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Some embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. Various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent upon understanding this disclosure, except for operations that must be performed in a particular order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0034] The embodiments described in the following examples of this disclosure are not representative of all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0035] Below, in conjunction with Figure 1 The application scenarios of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application scenario provided by an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 This includes terminal devices and air conditioners. The terminal devices and air conditioners can establish a connection via wireless communication (such as WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.). The terminal devices have an application installed to control the air conditioner (e.g., an air conditioner control app). Users can use the air conditioner control app on the terminal device to select and activate the air conditioner's self-cleaning function and send self-cleaning commands to the air conditioner, thereby controlling the air conditioner's self-cleaning function.

[0037] In related technologies, routine maintenance of air conditioners is particularly important for user health and air conditioner performance. Air conditioner cleaning functions can clean both the indoor and outdoor units. For example, during long-term use, core components such as the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers easily accumulate dust, bacteria, mold, and other contaminants. This not only leads to decreased airflow quality and respiratory discomfort, but also increases energy consumption and reduces cooling and heating efficiency. Currently, the triggering method for air conditioner self-cleaning functions is relatively simple. Users typically need to navigate through complex menus, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. Furthermore, users cannot visually assess the degree of dirt buildup and determine whether cleaning is necessary, resulting in low usage rates for the self-cleaning function. In addition, existing technologies lack differentiated processing for different levels of dirt buildup. For severe blockages, self-cleaning alone often fails to achieve the desired effect, and without corresponding prompts and guidance, users may repeatedly perform self-cleaning operations, wasting energy without solving the actual problem.

[0038] To address the technical issues in related technologies, this disclosure provides a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner. The terminal device displays a first interface including a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section, providing users with dual-entry guidance. Users can obtain information on the dirt and clogging of the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner through the health monitoring section. The terminal device provides differentiated interface displays and operation guidance based on the level of dirt and clogging. For mild dirt and clogging, users are guided to the self-cleaning interface for self-cleaning; for severe dirt and clogging, an option to schedule professional cleaning is provided. Furthermore, users can also directly access the self-cleaning interface through the self-cleaning section. The terminal device combines environmental parameters and device usage status to display recommended information on the corresponding cleaning section, helping users accurately select the self-cleaning mode. This design not only simplifies the user operation process and improves operational convenience but also provides personalized cleaning solutions based on the actual condition of the air conditioner, improving the effectiveness and targeting of self-cleaning operations and comprehensively optimizing the user experience.

[0039] The technical solutions of this disclosure and how they solve the aforementioned technical problems will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 2 The method may include:

[0041] S201, Display the first interface.

[0042] The execution subject of this disclosure can be a terminal device or an air conditioner self-cleaning device installed in the terminal device. The air conditioner self-cleaning device can be implemented based on software or a combination of software and hardware; this disclosure does not limit this approach. In some embodiments, the terminal device can be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch, or any device capable of installing an air conditioner control app and establishing a communication connection with the air conditioner, such as a smart TV or smart speaker.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first interface can be the main function interface of an air conditioner control app or an interface that aggregates self-cleaning related functions. For example, the first interface can provide users with a quick access to the self-cleaning function and can integrate health detection functions, allowing users to easily obtain the health status of the air conditioner and trigger corresponding operations. In this way, the self-cleaning section and the health detection section can be highlighted in the first interface, making it easy for users to quickly identify and operate them.

[0044] The first interface may include a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section.

[0045] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning section can serve as an entry point for triggering the self-cleaning function. For example, the content of the self-cleaning section may include an identifier for the self-cleaning function, prompts, and controls that trigger the self-cleaning interface. For instance, the self-cleaning section may display the title "Air Conditioner Self-Cleaning," the prompt text "Current Air Conditioner is Slightly Clogged," and a "Clean Now" control, which allows users to quickly access the self-cleaning interface by clicking the "Clean Now" control.

[0046] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning section may also display any information related to air conditioner self-cleaning, such as the time of the last self-cleaning and the currently recommended self-cleaning mode, to help users quickly and accurately understand the air conditioner status related to self-cleaning (e.g., slight blockage, severe blockage, slight blockage of the indoor unit, slight blockage of the outdoor unit, etc.).

[0047] In some embodiments, the health monitoring section can be used as an entry point to obtain information on air conditioner dirt and blockage, and to guide users to perform targeted cleaning. For example, the content of the health monitoring section may include an identifier for the health monitoring function, a brief prompt on the current health status of the air conditioner, and a monitoring trigger control. For example, the health monitoring section may display a title of "Health Monitoring" (or a title for air conditioner services) and a prompt text indicating whether the air conditioner is malfunctioning. When the user clicks on the health monitoring section, the terminal device can jump to the health monitoring interface (the health monitoring section may also include controls for accessing the health monitoring interface, but this embodiment does not limit this).

[0048] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning section and the health monitoring section can also be displayed side by side to make it easier for users to find the section quickly.

[0049] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning section can be larger than the health monitoring section. For example, the health monitoring section could be a "Air Conditioning Service" section, which occupies a smaller area and is mainly used to alert the user if the air conditioner is malfunctioning (e.g., displaying a message indicating an air conditioner malfunction when it is clogged). The self-cleaning section occupies a larger area, primarily to assist the user in directly accessing the self-cleaning interface and selecting an appropriate self-cleaning mode. This differentiated display method facilitates the user's selection of the relevant self-cleaning mode, improving the accuracy of air conditioner cleaning.

[0050] Below, in conjunction with Figure 3 The first interface will be explained in detail.

[0051] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 This includes: terminal equipment. The display interface of the terminal equipment is the main interface of the air conditioning control application. This main interface can include a control area (e.g., the area containing the power-on control and timer control), a function area (e.g., the area containing the wind sensing function and the air sweeping function), an air conditioning intelligence module, an air conditioning service module, and a self-cleaning module. The self-cleaning module includes a dirt / clogging warning message: the outdoor unit heat exchanger is suspected of being clogged and cleaning is recommended. The self-cleaning module also includes the time since the last cleaning of the indoor unit (50 days), the time since the last cleaning of the outdoor unit (10 days), and a clean-to-clean control. The air conditioning service module can be a health monitoring module; when the air conditioner is severely clogged, this service module can display a warning message (e.g., a red marker, or the text "Air Conditioner Abnormal"). This allows users to quickly and intuitively select the desired cleaning method, reducing the complexity of user operation and improving the user experience.

[0052] In some embodiments, when displaying the first interface, the terminal device can also adaptively adjust the first interface according to parameters such as the connection status and operating status of the air conditioner. For example, if the terminal device has not established a communication connection with the air conditioner, a gray "Air conditioner not connected" message will be displayed on the self-cleaning and health monitoring sections, and the controls will be unclickable. A prompt message "Please connect the air conditioner first" can be displayed at the top of the first interface to guide the user to complete the connection operation. If the air conditioner is currently in operation (such as cooling or heating mode), a prompt message "Air conditioner is running, cleaning requires stopping first" will be displayed in the self-cleaning section. After the user clicks the "Clean Now" control, the terminal device will first prompt the user whether to turn off the current operating mode of the air conditioner, and then enter the self-cleaning interface after confirmation to avoid conflict between the cleaning operation and the operating mode.

[0053] S202, Receive a trigger operation for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module, and display the self-cleaning interface.

[0054] The self-cleaning interface includes one or more of the following: indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

[0055] In some embodiments, the indoor unit self-cleaning mode can be used to clean the core components of the air conditioner's indoor unit (such as the indoor unit heat exchanger, air outlet, filter, etc.), and is suitable for scenarios such as clogged indoor units and unpleasant odors in the air. When the indoor unit self-cleaning mode is activated, the air conditioner can remove accumulated dust, bacteria, mold, and other contaminants from the indoor unit through processes such as high-temperature sterilization, condensate rinsing, and air drying, ensuring air quality.

[0056] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit self-cleaning mode can be used to clean components such as the heat exchanger and fan of the air conditioner outdoor unit, suitable for scenarios such as clogged outdoor units and reduced cooling and heating efficiency. When the outdoor unit self-cleaning mode is activated, the air conditioner can remove dust, debris, oil, and other contaminants from the surface of the outdoor unit through processes such as high-pressure water jet flushing and fan reversal dust removal, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the outdoor unit.

[0057] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units can be a combination of the indoor unit self-cleaning mode and the outdoor unit self-cleaning mode. In other words, the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units can clean the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner, which is suitable for scenarios that require comprehensive maintenance, such as when the air conditioner has not been used for a long time or when it is cleaned at the change of seasons.

[0058] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning interface includes at least one of the following:

[0059] The cleaning module of the indoor unit is associated with the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0060] The cleaning module of the outdoor unit associated with the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0061] The cleaning modules for the indoor and outdoor units are associated with the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units.

[0062] In this way, the terminal device can provide users with a variety of self-cleaning modes through the self-cleaning interface, improving the flexibility of air conditioner cleaning.

[0063] In some embodiments, the cleaning section of the indoor unit includes at least one of the following:

[0064] Warning message indicating that the indoor unit is clogged;

[0065] Information on the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode includes one or more of the following: the self-cleaning mode identifier, the applicable scenarios, the required time, and the purpose of the self-cleaning.

[0066] Controls that trigger the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0067] The outdoor unit cleaning section also includes at least one of the following:

[0068] Warning message indicating that the outdoor unit is clogged or dirty;

[0069] Information on the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode includes one or more of the following: the self-cleaning mode identifier, the applicable scenarios, the required time, and the purpose of the self-cleaning.

[0070] A control that triggers the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0071] The cleaning section for both indoor and outdoor units also includes at least one of the following:

[0072] Warning message about a clogged or dirty air conditioner;

[0073] Information on the self-cleaning modes of the indoor and outdoor units includes one or more of the following: the self-cleaning mode identifier, the applicable scenarios, the required time, and the purpose of the indoor unit's self-cleaning.

[0074] The control that triggers the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units.

[0075] In some embodiments, the indoor unit clog warning message can indicate the degree of clog. For example, the indoor unit clog warning message can indicate the level of clog, which can include a first level, a second level, and a third level, wherein the first level can be no clog, the second level can be slightly clogged, and the third level can be severely clogged.

[0076] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit blockage warning message can indicate the degree of blockage. For example, the indoor unit blockage warning message can indicate the level of blockage, wherein the level of blockage of the outdoor unit is similar to that of the indoor unit, and this will not be described in detail in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0077] In some embodiments, the air conditioner clogging warning message is used to indicate the degree of clogging. For example, the clogging warning message can indicate the level of clogging. When the level is Level 1 or Level 2, the air conditioner can self-clean. When the level is Level 3, the self-cleaning effect of the air conditioner is poor, and the terminal device can prompt the user to schedule a manual cleaning of the air conditioner.

[0078] In some embodiments, the information of the indoor unit self-cleaning mode may include the identifier of the indoor unit self-cleaning mode (e.g., the name of the indoor unit self-cleaning), the applicable scenario (e.g., applicable during seasonal changes), the required time (e.g., 25 minutes), and the purpose of the indoor unit self-cleaning (e.g., to remove dust and bacteria from the indoor unit heat exchanger to make the air conditioner's airflow healthier).

[0079] In some embodiments, the information of the outdoor unit self-cleaning mode may include the identifier of the outdoor unit self-cleaning mode (e.g., the name of the outdoor unit self-cleaning), the applicable scenario (e.g., a high humidity environment, a high gray environment), the required time (e.g., 20 minutes), and the purpose of the outdoor unit self-cleaning (e.g., to remove dust and debris from the outdoor unit heat exchanger).

[0080] In some embodiments, the information of the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units may include the identifier of the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units (e.g., name: deep cleaning), the applicable scenario (e.g., the air conditioner has not been used or maintained for a long time), the required time (e.g., 45 minutes), and the purpose of the self-cleaning of the indoor unit (e.g., the heat exchangers of the indoor and outdoor units are cleaned simultaneously to fully maintain the performance of the air conditioner).

[0081] Below, in conjunction with Figure 4 The self-cleaning interface is explained in detail.

[0082] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 This includes a self-cleaning interface. This interface comprises cleaning sections for the indoor unit, the outdoor unit, and both the indoor and outdoor units. The indoor unit's cleaning section may include a cleaning control (to trigger the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode), text stating "Eliminate dust and bacteria to ensure healthy airflow" (the cleaning purpose of the indoor unit's cleaning mode), text stating "Suitable for seasonal changes - for households with allergies" (the applicable scenario for the indoor unit's cleaning mode), the time of the last cleaning, and text stating "Approximately 25 minutes" (the time required for the indoor unit's cleaning mode).

[0083] Please see Figure 4The outdoor unit's cleaning section can include a cleaning control (a control used to trigger the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode), text "Eliminate dust and bacteria in the outdoor unit and improve heat dissipation efficiency" (the cleaning purpose of the outdoor unit's cleaning mode), text "Suitable for humid and dusty environments" (the scenarios in which the outdoor unit's cleaning mode is applicable), the time of the last cleaning, and text "Approximately 20 minutes" (the time required for the outdoor unit's cleaning mode).

[0084] Please see Figure 4 The cleaning sections for both indoor and outdoor units can include a cleaning control (to trigger the self-cleaning mode), text such as "Simultaneous cleaning of indoor and outdoor units for comprehensive air conditioner performance maintenance" (the cleaning purpose of the indoor and outdoor unit cleaning mode), text such as "Suitable for air conditioners that have not been used for a long time" (the applicable scenarios for the indoor and outdoor unit cleaning mode), the time of the last cleaning, and text such as "Approximately 45 minutes" (the time required for the indoor and outdoor unit cleaning mode). This allows users to accurately understand the information for each self-cleaning mode through the self-cleaning interface, reducing the difficulty of selecting a self-cleaning mode and improving the user experience.

[0085] In some embodiments, when a user clicks on the self-cleaning section, the terminal device can display the self-cleaning interface via a control for entering the self-cleaning interface. When a user clicks on the health monitoring section, the terminal device can display the health monitoring interface. The terminal device can also display the self-cleaning interface based on the user's interaction with the health monitoring interface.

[0086] This disclosure provides a method for self-cleaning an air conditioner. A terminal device can display a first interface including a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section. The terminal device receives a trigger operation on either the self-cleaning section or the health monitoring section and displays the self-cleaning interface. This self-cleaning interface includes one or more of the following: indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and combined indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes. In this method, since the first interface includes dual entry points for the self-cleaning section and the health monitoring section, combined with the air conditioner's dirt and clogging detection results, the terminal device can provide users with differentiated operation guidance, thereby improving the convenience of user operation, the accuracy of self-cleaning decisions, and the effectiveness of self-cleaning operations, comprehensively optimizing the user experience.

[0087] exist Figure 2 Based on the embodiments shown, the following, in conjunction with Figure 5 The method of displaying the self-cleaning interface when the terminal device receives a trigger operation on the health detection module in the above-mentioned air conditioner self-cleaning method is explained in detail.

[0088] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for displaying a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The method process includes:

[0089] S501, In response to touch on the health monitoring section, the health monitoring interface is displayed.

[0090] In some embodiments, the health monitoring interface can be an interface displaying the dirt and clogging status of the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner. The terminal device can display the health monitoring interface in the following feasible ways: obtain dirt and clogging information of the air conditioner, and display the health monitoring interface based on the dirt and clogging information. In this way, users can understand the dirt and clogging status of the air conditioner through the health monitoring interface and perform targeted air conditioner cleaning operations, improving the accuracy of cleaning decisions.

[0091] In some embodiments, the dirt and clogging information of the air conditioner is used to indicate the degree of contamination of the indoor and outdoor units. For example, the dirt and clogging information may include parameters such as the dirt and clogging component (indoor unit, outdoor unit), the degree of dirt and clogging, the location of dirt and clogging (such as the indoor unit heat exchanger, the outdoor unit fan), and the duration of dirt and clogging accumulation.

[0092] In some embodiments, the terminal device can obtain dirt and clogging information through sensors built into the air conditioner. For example, the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner are equipped with detection components such as dust sensors, humidity sensors, and differential pressure sensors. The dust sensor can detect the amount of dust accumulation on the surface of the heat exchanger, the humidity sensor can help determine whether mold is growing, and the differential pressure sensor can determine the degree of dirt and clogging of the filter or heat exchanger by detecting the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet air. The main control board of the air conditioner analyzes and processes the data collected by the sensors, determines the dirt and clogging information (which may include the dirty components and the level of dirt and clogging), and sends the dirt and clogging information to the terminal device.

[0093] For example, if the dust sensor on the indoor unit detects a dust coverage rate of 25% on the heat exchanger surface, and the humidity sensor detects an internal humidity of 60%, the main control board determines the indoor unit's dirt blockage level to be Level 2 (mild dirt blockage) and records the dirt blockage accumulation time as 15 days. For example, if the pressure differential sensor on the outdoor unit detects an inlet-outlet air pressure difference of 80 Pa (the preset normal pressure differential range is 30-50 Pa), and the dust sensor detects a dust coverage rate of 45% on the outdoor unit's heat exchanger surface, the air conditioner's main control board determines the outdoor unit's dirt blockage level to be Level 3 (severe dirt blockage) and records the dirt blockage accumulation time as 30 days. The air conditioner can then determine the dirt blockage information as: Indoor unit: Level 2 dirt blockage, accumulation time 15 days; Outdoor unit: Level 3 dirt blockage, accumulation time 30 days, and send this dirt blockage information to the terminal device.

[0094] In some embodiments, the terminal device can determine dirt and clogging information based on historical data. For example, the terminal device can record data such as the historical cleaning time, usage duration, and operating mode of the air conditioner, and combine this data with environmental parameters (such as air quality and humidity) of the user's location to predict the dirt and clogging information of the air conditioner using a preset model.

[0095] For example, if the terminal device records that the last time the indoor unit of the air conditioner was cleaned was 30 days ago, and the cumulative running time during that period was 40 hours, and the average air quality index (AQI) of the user's area in the past 30 days was 150 (light pollution), then the terminal device estimates that the indoor unit's dirt and blockage level is Level 1 (slight dirt and blockage).

[0096] In some embodiments, the terminal device can determine dirt and clogging information based on user-input data. For example, the terminal device can provide an input field for dirt and clogging information, allowing users to manually select the level of dirt and clogging (such as slight, moderate, or severe) by observing the actual status of the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner. The terminal device can then use the user-input information as the dirt and clogging information.

[0097] In some embodiments, the health monitoring interface may include an indoor unit dirt / clogging section and / or an outdoor unit dirt / clogging section. The indoor unit dirt / clogging section can be used to indicate the dirt / clogging status of the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit dirt / clogging section can be used to indicate the dirt / clogging status of the outdoor unit. In some embodiments, the indoor unit dirt / clogging section can also be used to trigger a cleaning operation for the indoor unit, and the outdoor unit dirt / clogging section can also be used to trigger a cleaning operation for the outdoor unit.

[0098] In some embodiments, the terminal device displays a health detection interface based on the dirt and clogging information. Specifically, when the dirt and clogging information indicates a level 1 or 2 dirt and clogging, corresponding dirt and clogging warning information is displayed on the indoor unit dirt and clogging section and / or the outdoor unit dirt and clogging section. When the dirt and clogging information indicates a level 3 dirt and clogging, corresponding dirt and clogging warning information and warning marks are displayed on the indoor unit dirt and clogging section and / or the outdoor unit dirt and clogging section. In this way, the terminal device can intuitively understand the degree of dirt and clogging of the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner on the indoor unit dirt and clogging section and the outdoor unit dirt and clogging section, improving the accuracy of the user's selection of cleaning mode and improving the accuracy of air conditioner cleaning.

[0099] The degree of clogging corresponding to the first and second levels is less than that corresponding to the third level. For example, the first level can be no clogging, the second level can be slightly clogging, and the third level can be severely clogging; this embodiment of the disclosure does not limit this. In this way, by using differentiated display methods, the terminal device allows users to quickly distinguish the degree of clogging of the air conditioner and thus make reasonable cleaning decisions.

[0100] For example, the indoor unit's clogging level is classified as follows: dust coverage rate <15% is Level 1 (no clogging), 15% ≤ dust coverage rate <30% is Level 2 (slight clogging), and dust coverage rate ≥30% is Level 3 (severe clogging); the outdoor unit's clogging level is classified as follows: inlet and outlet air pressure difference <60Pa is Level 1 (no clogging), 60Pa ≤ inlet and outlet air pressure difference <90Pa is Level 2 (slight clogging), and inlet and outlet air pressure difference ≥90Pa is Level 3 (severe clogging).

[0101] In some embodiments, when the dirt level is Level 1 or Level 2, the air conditioner's self-cleaning function can effectively remove contaminants and achieve the desired cleaning effect. Therefore, the terminal device displays corresponding dirt and clogging prompts in the indoor unit dirt and clogging section and / or the outdoor unit dirt and clogging section of the health monitoring interface. The prompts should clearly inform the user of the dirt-clogged component, the dirt and clogging level, and cleaning suggestions, facilitating quick cleaning operations for the user.

[0102] It should be noted that when the dirt and clogging level is Level 1, although there is less dust accumulation, regular air conditioner cleaning can still extend the lifespan of the air conditioner. Therefore, the terminal equipment can provide selectable cleaning modes for this level, thereby increasing the flexibility of air conditioner cleaning.

[0103] The content of the dirt / clogging warning message may include, but is not limited to: dirt / clogging component identification, dirt / clogging level description, dirt / clogging accumulation time, and explanation of the necessity of cleaning. For example, when the indoor unit's dirt / clogging level is Level 1, the warning message may be: Regular cleaning can ensure healthy airflow; when the outdoor unit's dirt / clogging level is Level 2, the warning message may be: The outdoor unit is slightly dirty (accumulated for 20 days), and self-cleaning is recommended to improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0104] For example, when the indoor unit's dirt and clogging level is Level 3, the prompt message can be: "Indoor unit severely dirty and clogged (accumulated for 45 days), self-cleaning effect is limited, professional cleaning is recommended." When the outdoor unit's dirt and clogging level is Level 3, the prompt message can be: "Outdoor unit severely dirty and clogged (accumulated for 60 days), may affect equipment lifespan, professional cleaning is required."

[0105] In some embodiments, the warning marker may be a red warning icon (such as a red exclamation mark, a red cross, etc.), a flashing effect, or a special background color (such as a red gradient background) to ensure that the user can quickly identify it. It may also be any other marker, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0106] Below, in conjunction with Figure 6 The health monitoring interface will be explained.

[0107] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a health monitoring interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 This includes a health monitoring interface. This interface comprises a personalized adjustment area and a smart monitoring area. The personalized adjustment area includes controls for adjusting cooling and heating performance. The smart monitoring area includes sections for indoor unit clogging and outdoor unit clogging.

[0108] Please see Figure 6The indoor unit clog section includes the prompts "Indoor unit clogged," "Recommended to clean regularly every 3-6 months," and a navigation bar (for accessing the self-cleaning interface). The outdoor unit clog section includes the prompts "Outdoor unit clogged," "Severe clogging will lead to poor temperature control," and warning labels (…). Figure 6 The system includes a black circle (indicated by a button) and a navigation control (used to access the scheduled cleaning interface). This allows users to accurately assess the dirt and blockage levels of their air conditioner on the health monitoring interface, thereby improving the accuracy of air conditioner cleaning.

[0109] S502: Receives a trigger operation targeting a clogged section of the indoor unit or outdoor unit, and displays the self-cleaning interface.

[0110] In some embodiments, when the dirt / clogging level is Level 1 or Level 2, the terminal device can display a self-cleaning interface according to the following feasible implementation: In response to touch on the dirt / clogging section of the indoor unit or the outdoor unit, a first dirt / clogging interface is displayed, wherein the first dirt / clogging interface includes a first control for accessing the self-cleaning interface, and in response to touch on the first control, the self-cleaning interface is displayed. This allows users to easily and quickly access the self-cleaning interface, improving the efficiency of the air conditioner's self-cleaning.

[0111] In some embodiments, when the level of dirt blockage is Level 1 or Level 2, the self-cleaning function can effectively solve the dirt blockage problem. Therefore, in response to the user's trigger operation on the self-cleaning panel or the outdoor unit dirt blockage panel, the terminal device can display a first dirt blockage interface. This first dirt blockage interface can provide a quick access to the self-cleaning interface and display detailed information about the dirt blockage and related instructions for self-cleaning, helping users understand the necessity of cleaning and the operation process.

[0112] In some embodiments, the content displayed on the first dirt-clogging interface may include: detailed dirt-clogging information of the dirt-clogging component (such as dirt-clogging location, accumulation time, impact on air conditioning, etc.), a brief introduction to the self-cleaning mode (such as applicable scenarios, cleaning time, cleaning effect, etc.), a first control for entering the self-cleaning interface (such as the "Clean Now" control), and a control for returning to the health detection interface, etc.

[0113] In some embodiments, the first control can be used to access the self-cleaning interface, and when the user clicks the first control, the terminal device can jump to the self-cleaning interface.

[0114] Below, in conjunction with Figure 7 The process of displaying the self-cleaning interface is explained.

[0115] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a self-cleaning interface as provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7The system includes a health monitoring interface. This interface comprises a personalized adjustment area, a smart monitoring area, and an after-sales service area. The personalized adjustment area includes controls for adjusting cooling and heating performance. The smart monitoring area includes sections for indoor unit and outdoor unit clogging. The indoor unit clogging section includes prompts such as "Indoor unit clogged," "Recommended cleaning every 3-6 months," and interface navigation controls. The outdoor unit clogging section includes prompts such as "Outdoor unit clogged," "Minor clogged, cleaning recommended," and interface navigation controls.

[0116] Please see Figure 7 When a user clicks the interface navigation control in the outdoor unit clog section, the terminal device can display the first clog interface. This first clog interface includes information on outdoor unit clog, last detection time, detection results, prompt information (the outdoor unit heat exchanger is suspected of being slightly clogged; self-cleaning is recommended), self-cleaning purpose (self-cleaning can effectively remove dust adhering to the surface of the heat exchanger, helping to alleviate clogs; regular use is recommended), controls for cleaning, and controls for not cleaning.

[0117] Please see Figure 7 When the user clicks the "Clean" button, the terminal device displays a self-cleaning interface. This interface includes cleaning sections for the indoor unit, the outdoor unit, and both the indoor and outdoor units. The outdoor unit cleaning section includes recommendations: the environment is humid, so cleaning is suggested. When the user clicks the "Clean" button in the outdoor unit's cleaning section, the terminal device instructs the air conditioner to run the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode. This allows the terminal device to guide the user to select the self-cleaning mode when the level of dirt and clogging is low, improving the accuracy of air conditioner cleaning, increasing user interaction efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.

[0118] In some embodiments, when the clogging level is level three, the above-mentioned air conditioner self-cleaning method further includes: receiving a trigger operation for the clogged section of the indoor unit or the clogged section of the outdoor unit, displaying a second clogging interface, and scheduling air conditioner cleaning in response to touch of the scheduled cleaning control. In this way, when the air conditioner is severely clogged, the terminal device can guide the user to select a scheduled manual cleaning service, improving the user experience.

[0119] The second dirt and clogging interface can include a comparison chart of the air conditioner's status after dirt and clogging and after cleaning, cleaning precautions, the time of the last dirt and clogging detection, the detection results, and a control for scheduling cleaning.

[0120] In some embodiments, when the dirt clogging level is level three, the self-cleaning function is difficult to achieve the desired effect, and professional cleaning services can solve the dirt clogging problem. Therefore, in response to the user's trigger operation on the self-cleaning panel or the outdoor unit dirt clogging panel, the terminal device displays a second dirt clogging interface. This interface can provide detailed information about the dirt clogging, a comparison of the effects before and after professional cleaning, and controls for scheduling professional cleaning, guiding the user to select a professional cleaning service.

[0121] In some embodiments, the air conditioner status comparison chart can be used to indicate the status comparison results between an unclean air conditioner and a clean air conditioner. For example, the comparison chart may include the air conditioner energy consumption when it is severely clogged, the air conditioner energy consumption after cleaning, the cooling and heating effects when it is severely clogged, and the cooling and heating effects after cleaning, etc., which are not limited in this disclosure.

[0122] In some embodiments, when a user clicks the control to schedule cleaning, the terminal device can guide the user to schedule a professional cleaning service, thereby extending the lifespan of the air conditioner.

[0123] Below, in conjunction with Figure 8 The process of users scheduling air conditioner cleaning is explained in detail.

[0124] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of air conditioner cleaning scheduling provided by this disclosure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 8 This includes a health monitoring interface. The health monitoring interface comprises a personalized adjustment area, a smart monitoring area, and an after-sales service area. The smart monitoring area includes sections for indoor unit clogging and outdoor unit clogging. The indoor unit clogging section includes the message "Indoor unit clogged," "Recommended cleaning every 3-6 months," and a navigation control. The outdoor unit clogging section includes the message "Outdoor unit clogged," "Clogged detected, increased power consumption," a warning label, and a navigation control.

[0125] Please see Figure 8 When a user clicks the navigation control for the outdoor unit's clogged section, the terminal device can display a second clogged interface. This second clogged interface includes information on the outdoor unit's clog status, the last detection time, the detection results, a status comparison chart, a control for scheduling cleaning, and a control for not scheduling cleaning. The status comparison chart includes areas of severe clog and areas that have been cleaned.

[0126] Please see Figure 8Severely clogged areas display the following messages: slow cooling and heating temperature control, poor performance, 30% energy efficiency reduction, 260 kWh more electricity consumption per year, and potentially reduced lifespan due to lack of cleaning. Cleaned areas display the following messages: rapid cooling and heating temperature control, good performance, restored energy efficiency, reduced power consumption, and extended lifespan. When the user clicks the "Schedule Cleaning" button, the terminal device displays a successful booking interface and arranges on-site cleaning service through the after-sales system. This allows users to quickly and accurately book cleaning services, improving the user experience.

[0127] This disclosure provides a method for displaying a self-cleaning interface. A terminal device acquires information about the dirt and clogging of the air conditioner. Based on this information, a health detection interface is displayed. When the dirt and clogging level is level one or two, a first dirt and clogging interface is displayed in response to touch on the dirt and clogging section of the indoor unit or outdoor unit. The first dirt and clogging interface includes a first control for accessing the self-cleaning interface. Touch on the first control displays the self-cleaning interface. When the dirt and clogging level is level three, the terminal device can receive a trigger operation on the dirt and clogging section of the indoor unit or outdoor unit, displaying a second dirt and clogging interface. Touch on the scheduled cleaning control allows for scheduling air conditioner cleaning. This allows users to flexibly select the self-cleaning mode based on prompts, improving the accuracy of air conditioner cleaning and enhancing the user experience.

[0128] Based on any of the above embodiments, the following, in conjunction with Figure 9 Another method for demonstrating self-cleaning is described.

[0129] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another method for displaying a self-cleaning interface provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 9 The method process includes:

[0130] S901, In response to touch of the first control in the self-cleaning section used to access the self-cleaning interface, the self-cleaning interface is displayed.

[0131] In some embodiments, the self-cleaning panel includes a first control for accessing the self-cleaning interface. For example, such as... Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the first control in the self-cleaning module can be a "clean" control.

[0132] S902, Obtain the first parameter associated with the cleaning of the air conditioner.

[0133] In some embodiments, the first parameter may be associated with the cleaning of the air conditioner. For example, the first parameter may be used to determine whether the air conditioner needs to perform self-cleaning. For instance, the terminal device may determine, based on the first parameter, whether the current environment of the air conditioner is suitable and whether self-cleaning is necessary; the terminal device may also determine, based on the first parameter, the current usage status of the air conditioner and whether self-cleaning is required.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first parameter may include at least one of the following:

[0135] The humidity of the environment;

[0136] Concentration of inhalable particulate matter in the environment;

[0137] Current date;

[0138] The last time the air conditioner was used.

[0139] The air conditioner's sensors can detect humidity and the concentration of inhalable particulate matter in the environment. After collecting the humidity and concentration data, the air conditioner can send the data to the terminal device.

[0140] For example, in a home setting, if the air conditioner's built-in temperature and humidity sensor detects that the ambient humidity is 65% (environmental dimension) and the main control board records that the air conditioner has not been turned on for 35 consecutive days (device dimension), then the air conditioner can send the information "humidity 65%" and "not used for 35 consecutive days" to the terminal device, and the terminal device can determine this information as the first parameter.

[0141] It should be noted that the terminal device can obtain the first parameter associated with the self-cleaning of the air conditioner based on any feasible implementation method, and the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0142] S903. When the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset conditions, the recommended information for the air conditioner to perform self-cleaning is displayed on the corresponding cleaning panel.

[0143] In some embodiments, the preset conditions include at least one of the following:

[0144] The air conditioner is in use during the seasonal change period;

[0145] The air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0146] The air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0147] The air conditioner has not been used within the preset time period.

[0148] In this way, the terminal device can flexibly and accurately determine whether the air conditioner needs to be cleaned based on the above preset conditions, thereby improving the flexibility and accuracy of determining when to clean the air conditioner.

[0149] In some embodiments, the seasonal transition period can be a period marked on a calendar. For example, the terminal device can determine the first month of each season as the seasonal transition period. For example, if the calendar marks March-April as spring and September-October as autumn, the terminal device can determine March and September as the seasonal transition periods.

[0150] In some embodiments, if the first parameter collected by the terminal device is the current date, and if the current date is within the seasonal change period, the terminal device determines that the air conditioner is in the seasonal change period. In other words, the terminal device determines that the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset condition that the air conditioner is in the seasonal change period.

[0151] In some embodiments, the first parameter can also be temperature information within a historical period. The terminal device can determine whether the air conditioner is in a seasonal transition period based on this temperature information. For example, the terminal device can obtain the temperature difference over the past 15 days. If the temperature difference is greater than a preset temperature, the terminal device can determine that the current period is a seasonal transition period, that is, determine that the air conditioner is in a seasonal transition period.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first parameter can be the humidity of the environment. The terminal device can determine whether the air conditioner is handling an environment with humidity greater than or equal to a first threshold based on the data collected by the humidity sensor of the air conditioner. For example, if the humidity sensor collects a humidity of 80%, and the first threshold is 50%, the terminal device determines that the air conditioner is in a humid environment (an environment with humidity greater than or equal to the first threshold). In other words, the terminal device determines that the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset condition of being in an environment with humidity greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0153] In some embodiments, the first parameter can be the concentration of inhalable particulate matter in the environment. The terminal device can determine whether the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to a second threshold based on data collected by the air conditioner's sensors. For example, if the terminal device collects a concentration of inhalable particulate matter of 150 (μg / m³) based on the air conditioner's sensors, and the second threshold is 100 (μg / m³), then the terminal device can determine that the air conditioner is in a dusty environment (an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to the second threshold). In other words, the terminal device determines that the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset condition of being in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0154] In some embodiments, the first parameter can be the time when the air conditioner was last used. The terminal device can obtain this time based on any feasible implementation method, and this disclosure does not limit this. The terminal device can determine whether the air conditioner has not been used within a preset time period based on this time. For example, if the last time the air conditioner was used is time A, and the time between the current time and time A is one year, and the preset time period is half a year, then the terminal device can determine that the air conditioner has not been used within the preset time period. In other words, the terminal device determines that the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset condition of not being used within the preset time period.

[0155] It should be noted that the terminal device can also determine whether the air conditioner meets the above preset conditions based on any feasible implementation method, and the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit this.

[0156] In some embodiments, if the terminal device determines that the number of preset conditions satisfied by the first parameter is 1, the terminal device may display recommended information of the self-cleaning mode corresponding to the cleaning panel on the cleaning panel corresponding to the preset condition.

[0157] In some embodiments, if the terminal device determines that the number of preset conditions satisfied by the first parameter is greater than 1, in other words, the first parameter satisfies the conditions for triggering the self-cleaning of the indoor unit and the preset conditions for the self-cleaning of the outdoor unit, in this case, the terminal device may display recommended information for the self-cleaning modes of the indoor and outdoor units on the cleaning panels of the indoor and outdoor units, or it may display recommended information for the corresponding self-cleaning modes on the cleaning panels of the indoor and outdoor units. This disclosure does not limit this aspect.

[0158] In some embodiments, the terminal device may display recommendations for self-cleaning the air conditioner on the corresponding cleaning section, including the following three scenarios:

[0159] Scenario 1: The preset condition is that the air conditioner is in the seasonal change period.

[0160] When the preset conditions are met, such as the air conditioner being in a seasonal change period, the terminal device can display recommended information for the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode on the indoor unit's cleaning section.

[0161] In some embodiments, if the preset condition that the air conditioner meets is that the air conditioner is in a seasonal change period, the terminal device determines that the indoor unit of the air conditioner needs to be cleaned in order to avoid allergies caused by dust and bacteria. Therefore, the terminal device can display recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the indoor unit on the cleaning section of the indoor unit. The recommended information may be: the current seasonal change is prone to causing allergies, and it is recommended to clean the heat exchanger of the indoor unit.

[0162] Case 2: The preset conditions are that the air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to the first threshold, and / or the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0163] When the preset conditions are met, namely, the air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to a first threshold, and / or the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to a second threshold, the terminal device can display recommended information for the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode on the outdoor unit's cleaning panel.

[0164] In some embodiments, if the preset condition met by the air conditioner is that the air conditioner is in an environment with humidity greater than or equal to a first threshold, the terminal device determines that it is suitable to clean the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. Therefore, the terminal device can display recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the outdoor unit on the cleaning section of the outdoor unit. The recommended information may be: the current ambient humidity is high, and it is recommended to clean the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit.

[0165] In some embodiments, if the preset condition met by the air conditioner is that the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to a second threshold, the terminal device determines that it is necessary and appropriate to clean the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. Therefore, the terminal device can display recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the outdoor unit on the cleaning section of the outdoor unit. The recommended information may be: the current environment is dusty, and it is recommended to clean the heat exchanger of the outdoor unit.

[0166] Scenario 3: The preset condition is that the air conditioner has not been used within a preset time period.

[0167] When the preset conditions are met, such as the air conditioner not being used within a preset time, recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units will be displayed on the cleaning section of the indoor and outdoor units.

[0168] In some embodiments, if the preset condition for the air conditioner is that the air conditioner has not been used for a preset period of time, the terminal device determines that it is necessary and appropriate to clean the indoor and outdoor units of the air conditioner. Therefore, the terminal device can display recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units on the cleaning section of the indoor and outdoor units. The recommended information may be: the air conditioner has not been used for a long time, and it is appropriate to clean the indoor and outdoor units to comprehensively improve the performance of the air conditioner.

[0169] Another method for displaying a self-cleaning interface provided in this disclosure embodiment, in response to touch of a first control in the self-cleaning section for accessing the self-cleaning interface, allows the terminal device to display the self-cleaning interface. When the preset condition is that the air conditioner is in a seasonal change period, the terminal device can display recommended information for the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode on the indoor unit's cleaning section. When the preset condition is that the air conditioner is in an environment with humidity greater than or equal to a first threshold, and / or that the air conditioner is in an environment with particulate matter concentration greater than or equal to a second threshold, the terminal device can display recommended information for the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode on the outdoor unit's cleaning section. When the preset condition is that the air conditioner has not been used for a preset period, recommended information for both indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes is displayed on both the indoor and outdoor unit cleaning sections. In this way, the terminal device can flexibly and accurately display recommended information on the corresponding cleaning sections based on the air conditioner's usage and the environmental information, thereby guiding the user to select a suitable self-cleaning mode and improving the accuracy and flexibility of air conditioner cleaning.

[0170] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner self-cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Please refer to... Figure 10 The self-cleaning device 1000 for the air conditioner includes:

[0171] Display unit 1001 is used to display a first interface, which includes a self-cleaning panel and a health detection panel.

[0172] The display unit 1001 is also used to receive trigger operations for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module, and to display the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

[0173] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0174] In response to a touch of the health monitoring section, the health monitoring interface is displayed, which includes sections for indoor unit dirt and clogs and outdoor unit dirt and clogs.

[0175] Receives trigger operations targeting the dirty or clogged sections of the indoor or outdoor unit and displays the self-cleaning interface.

[0176] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0177] Obtain information on dirt and blockage in the air conditioner;

[0178] Based on the dirt and blockage information, a health check interface is displayed, which includes a dirt and blockage section for the indoor unit and / or the dirt and blockage section for the outdoor unit.

[0179] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0180] When the dirt blockage information indicates that the dirt blockage level is Level 1 or Level 2, the corresponding dirt blockage prompt information will be displayed on the indoor unit dirt blockage section and / or the outdoor unit dirt blockage section.

[0181] When the dirt blockage information indicates that the dirt blockage level is level three, the corresponding dirt blockage prompt information and prompt mark will be displayed on the dirt blockage section of the indoor unit and / or the dirt blockage section of the outdoor unit;

[0182] The degree of clogging corresponding to the first and second levels is less than that corresponding to the third level.

[0183] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0184] In response to a touch of the indoor unit's clogged panel or the outdoor unit's clogged panel, a first clogged interface is displayed, the first clogged interface including a first control for accessing the self-cleaning interface;

[0185] In response to a touch on the first control, a self-cleaning interface is displayed.

[0186] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0187] Receive trigger operations for the indoor unit or outdoor unit dirt blockage section, display the second dirt blockage interface, which includes a comparison chart of the air conditioner status after dirt blockage and after cleaning, cleaning precautions, the time of the last dirt blockage detection, the dirt blockage detection results, and a control for scheduling cleaning.

[0188] The system allows users to schedule air conditioner cleaning by touching the control for scheduled cleaning.

[0189] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0190] In response to a touch of the first control in the self-cleaning section used to access the self-cleaning interface, the self-cleaning interface is displayed.

[0191] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the self-cleaning interface includes at least one of the following:

[0192] The cleaning module of the indoor unit is associated with the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0193] The cleaning module of the outdoor unit associated with the outdoor unit's self-cleaning mode;

[0194] The cleaning modules for the indoor and outdoor units are associated with the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units.

[0195] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0196] Obtain the first parameter associated with the cleaning of the air conditioner;

[0197] When the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset conditions, the corresponding cleaning section will display recommended information for the air conditioner to perform self-cleaning.

[0198] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the preset conditions include at least one of the following:

[0199] The air conditioner is in use during the seasonal change period;

[0200] The air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to the first threshold.

[0201] The air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

[0202] The air conditioner has not been used within the preset time period.

[0203] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the display unit 1001 is specifically used for:

[0204] When the preset conditions are met, such as the air conditioner being in a seasonal change period, the recommended information for the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode will be displayed on the cleaning section of the indoor unit.

[0205] When the preset conditions are met, namely, the air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to the first threshold, and / or the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to the second threshold, the recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the outdoor unit is displayed on the cleaning panel of the outdoor unit.

[0206] When the preset conditions are met, such as the air conditioner not being used within a preset time, recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units will be displayed on the cleaning section of the indoor and outdoor units.

[0207] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a terminal device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. For example, the terminal device 1100 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, etc.

[0208] Reference Figure 11 The terminal device 1100 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 1102, a memory 1104, a power component 1106, a multimedia component 1108, an audio component 1110, an input / output (I / O) interface 1112, a sensor component 1114, and a communication component 1111.

[0209] Processing component 1102 typically controls the overall operation of terminal device 1100, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 1102 may include one or more processors 1120 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 1102 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 1102 and other components. For example, processing component 1102 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 1108 and processing component 1102.

[0210] Memory 1104 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of terminal device 1100. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on terminal device 1100, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 1104 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0211] Power component 1106 provides power to various components of terminal device 1100. Power component 1106 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to terminal device 1100.

[0212] Multimedia component 1108 includes a screen that provides an output interface between terminal device 1100 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 1108 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When terminal device 1100 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0213] Audio component 1110 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 1110 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when terminal device 1100 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 1104 or transmitted via communication component 1111. In some embodiments, audio component 1110 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0214] I / O interface 1112 provides an interface between processing component 1102 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0215] Sensor assembly 1114 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of terminal device 1100. For example, sensor assembly 1114 may detect the on / off state of terminal device 1100, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of terminal device 1100, changes in the position of terminal device 1100 or a component of terminal device 1100, the presence or absence of user contact with terminal device 1100, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of terminal device 1100, and temperature changes of terminal device 1100. Sensor assembly 1114 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 1114 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 1114 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0216] Communication component 1111 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between terminal device 1100 and other devices. Terminal device 1100 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G, other communication standards, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments of this disclosure, communication component 1111 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In some embodiments of this disclosure, communication component 1111 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0217] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the terminal device 1100 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0218] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 1104 including instructions, which can be executed by the processor 1120 of the terminal device 1100 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0219] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of a mobile terminal, enables the mobile terminal to perform any of the air conditioner self-cleaning methods described in the above embodiments.

[0220] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented through hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

[0221] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects of this disclosure by way of illustration. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of this disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0222] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0223] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," "fixing," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein based on the specific circumstances.

[0224] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0225] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. It should be understood that spatial relative terms such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientations depicted in the accompanying drawings, this spatial relative terminology is also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as "above" or "upper" relative to another element will be "below" or "lower" relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations. The device may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terminology used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0226] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0227] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0228] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0229] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for self-cleaning an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The first interface is displayed, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section. The system receives a trigger operation for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module and displays the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

2. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Receiving a trigger operation for the health monitoring module and displaying the self-cleaning interface includes: In response to a touch of the health detection panel, a health detection interface is displayed, which includes an indoor unit dirt and blockage panel and an outdoor unit dirt and blockage panel. Upon receiving a trigger operation targeting the clogged section of the indoor unit or the clogged section of the outdoor unit, the self-cleaning interface is displayed.

3. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The health check interface is displayed, including: Obtain information on dirt and blockage in the air conditioner; Based on the dirt and blockage information, the health detection interface is displayed, which includes an indoor unit dirt and blockage section and / or an outdoor unit dirt and blockage section.

4. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 3, characterized in that, Based on the dirt and blockage information, the health detection interface is displayed, including: When the dirt blockage information indicates that the dirt blockage level is Level 1 or Level 2, the corresponding dirt blockage prompt information is displayed on the indoor unit dirt blockage section and / or the outdoor unit dirt blockage section; When the dirt blockage information indicates that the dirt blockage level is level three, the corresponding dirt blockage prompt information and prompt mark are displayed on the indoor unit dirt blockage section and / or the outdoor unit dirt blockage section; The degree of clogging corresponding to the first and second levels is less than the degree of clogging corresponding to the third level.

5. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the dirt / clogging level is Level 1 or Level 2; receive a trigger operation targeting the dirt / clogging section of the indoor unit or the outdoor unit, and display the self-cleaning interface, including: In response to touch on the indoor unit dirt blockage panel or the outdoor unit dirt blockage panel, a first dirt blockage interface is displayed, the first dirt blockage interface including a first control for accessing the self-cleaning interface; In response to a touch of the first control, the self-cleaning interface is displayed.

6. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the level of clogging is level three, the method further includes: The system receives a trigger operation targeting the indoor unit or outdoor unit dirt blockage section and displays a second dirt blockage interface. The second dirt blockage interface includes a comparison chart of the air conditioner's status after dirt blockage and after cleaning, cleaning precautions, the time of the last dirt blockage detection, the dirt blockage detection result, and a control for scheduling cleaning. In response to a touch of the control for scheduled cleaning, an appointment for air conditioner cleaning is made.

7. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Receiving a trigger operation for the self-cleaning panel and displaying the self-cleaning interface includes: In response to a touch of the first control in the self-cleaning section for accessing the self-cleaning interface, the self-cleaning interface is displayed.

8. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 7, characterized in that, A self-cleaning interface includes at least one of the following: The cleaning module of the indoor unit associated with the indoor unit's self-cleaning mode; The cleaning module of the outdoor unit associated with the aforementioned outdoor unit self-cleaning mode; The cleaning modules of the indoor and outdoor units associated with the aforementioned self-cleaning mode.

9. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The method further includes: Obtain the first parameter associated with the cleaning of the air conditioner; When the first parameter indicates that the air conditioner meets the preset conditions, the corresponding cleaning section displays recommended information for the air conditioner to perform self-cleaning.

10. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The preset conditions include at least one of the following: The air conditioner is in operation during the seasonal change period; The air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to a first threshold. The air conditioner is located in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to a second threshold. The air conditioner was not used within a preset time period.

11. The air conditioner self-cleaning method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The corresponding cleaning section displays recommended information for the air conditioner to perform self-cleaning, including: When the preset condition is that the air conditioner is in a seasonal change period, the recommended information of the self-cleaning mode of the indoor unit is displayed on the cleaning section of the indoor unit. When the preset conditions are met, namely, the air conditioner is in an environment where the humidity is greater than or equal to a first threshold, and / or the air conditioner is in an environment where the concentration of particulate matter in the air is greater than or equal to a second threshold, the recommended information of the self-cleaning mode of the outdoor unit is displayed on the cleaning panel of the outdoor unit. When the preset condition is met, such that the air conditioner has not been used for a preset period of time, recommended information for the self-cleaning mode of the indoor and outdoor units will be displayed on the cleaning section of the indoor and outdoor units.

12. A self-cleaning device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The display unit is used to display a first interface, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section. The display unit is also configured to receive a trigger operation for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module, and display the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the air conditioner's indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

13. A terminal device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured as follows: The first interface is displayed, which includes a self-cleaning section and a health monitoring section. The system receives a trigger operation for the self-cleaning module or the health detection module and displays the self-cleaning interface, which includes one or more of the following: indoor unit self-cleaning mode, outdoor unit self-cleaning mode, and indoor and outdoor unit self-cleaning modes.

14. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, wherein instructions in the storage medium, when executed by a processor of a terminal device, enable the terminal device to perform the air conditioner self-cleaning method as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

15. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioner self-cleaning method as described in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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