Descaling reminding method, device and equipment for kitchen electric equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a descaling reminding method, device and equipment for kitchen electric equipment and a storage medium. Wherein a water level probe is arranged in a water tank of the kitchen electric equipment, and the method comprises the following steps: detecting the conductivity of water in the water tank based on the water level probe; determining a TDS value of water in the water tank based on the conductivity; and carrying out descaling reminding on the kitchen electric equipment based on the TDS value. In the mode, the water quality TDS value is monitored in real time, a user can be reminded to remove scale in time, and the purpose of automatically adjusting the scale removal reminding time in different places under the condition of different water qualities is achieved, so that the scale removal reminding mode is optimized, false alarms are effectively reduced, user complaints are reduced, and the user experience feeling is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for reminding kitchen appliances to remove scale. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the descaling time for existing all-in-one appliances with steaming functions (e.g., all-in-one appliances with steam / steam-bake / steam-bake-microwave functions) is usually calculated based on a fixed set time. For example, when the evaporator of the all-in-one appliance reaches the set running time, it will remind the user to perform a descaling operation to prevent the evaporator from becoming unusable due to excessive scale buildup.

[0003] However, due to significant differences in water quality across the country, in northern regions with harder water, the evaporator of an integrated air conditioner may develop severe scaling even before the set operating time is reached. If the user isn't reminded to descaling in this situation, it will affect the operation of the unit and reduce the user experience. Conversely, in southern regions with better water quality, the evaporator may not require descaling even after the set operating time is reached. Reminding the user to descale in this case would also negatively impact the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a descaling reminder method, device, equipment and storage medium for kitchen appliances, so as to remind users to descaling in a timely manner by real-time monitoring of the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) value of water, and to automatically adjust the descaling reminder time under different locations and different water quality conditions, thereby optimizing the descaling reminder method, effectively reducing false alarms, reducing user complaints, and improving the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances, wherein a water level probe is provided in the water tank of the kitchen appliance, and the method includes: detecting the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe; determining the TDS value of the water in the water tank based on the conductivity; and providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance based on the TDS value.

[0006] In an optional embodiment of this application, the water level probe is connected to the control board; the step of detecting the conductivity of the water in the tank based on the water level probe includes: the control board determining whether a pulse signal of the water level probe is detected; if a pulse signal is detected, determining the conductivity of the water in the tank based on the pulse signal; if no pulse signal is detected, determining that there is no water in the tank.

[0007] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of determining the conductivity of the water in the tank based on a pulse signal includes: calculating the conductivity of the water in the tank using the following formula: G = I 2 / (ρL); where G is the conductivity, I is the pulse signal current, ρ is the resistivity, and L is the distance between the two electrodes of the water level probe.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of providing a descaling reminder for kitchen appliances based on TDS values ​​includes: obtaining a preset time and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance; determining the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value; and providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the preset time.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of this application, the above-mentioned step of providing a descaling reminder for kitchen appliances based on TDS values ​​includes: detecting the TDS value of the water in the water tank after each water change, and determining the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value; determining the set time after each water change and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance after each water change; and providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of this application, the step of determining the set time after each water change in the water tank includes: calculating the set time after the Nth water change using the following formula: T N =T N-1 -K N-1 ×t N-1 Among them, T N T is the set time after the Nth water change. N-1 K is the set time after the (N-1)th water change. N-1 The coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value after the (N-1)th water change is t. N-1 The evaporator of the kitchen appliance runs for the N-1th time after the water change; N is a positive integer.

[0011] In an optional embodiment of this application, T0 is a preset time.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a descaling reminder device for kitchen appliances. The water tank of the kitchen appliance is equipped with a water level probe. The device includes: a conductivity determination module for detecting the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe; a TDS value determination module for determining the TDS value of the water in the water tank based on the conductivity; and a descaling reminder module for providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance based on the TDS value.

[0013] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide an electronic device, which includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores computer-executable instructions that can be executed by the processor, and the processor executes the computer-executable instructions to implement the above-mentioned descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances.

[0014] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are called and executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions cause the processor to implement the above-mentioned descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances.

[0015] The embodiments of the present invention bring the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention provides a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for reminding users to descale in kitchen appliances. The water tank of the kitchen appliance is equipped with a water level probe. The conductivity of the water in the tank is detected by the water level probe; the total dissolved solids (TDS) value of the water in the tank is determined based on the conductivity; and a descaling reminder is issued based on the TDS value. This method, through real-time monitoring of the water's TDS value, can promptly remind users to descale, achieving the goal of automatically adjusting the descaling reminder time under different locations and water quality conditions. This optimizes the descaling reminder method, effectively reduces false alarms, decreases user complaints, and improves the user experience.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in the following description, or some features and advantages may be inferred from the description or determined without doubt, or may be learned by practicing the techniques described above.

[0018] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water circuit of a kitchen appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a circuit diagram of a water level probe detection provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a descaling reminder device for kitchen appliances provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Currently, the descaling time for existing all-in-one appliances with steaming functions (e.g., all-in-one appliances with steam / steam-bake / steam-bake-microwave functions) is usually calculated based on a fixed set time. For example, when the evaporator of the all-in-one appliance reaches the set running time, it will remind the user to perform a descaling operation to prevent the evaporator from becoming unusable due to excessive scale buildup.

[0028] However, due to significant differences in water quality across the country, in northern regions with harder water, the evaporator of an integrated air conditioner may develop severe scaling even before the set operating time is reached. If the user isn't reminded to descaling in this situation, it will affect the operation of the unit and reduce the user experience. Conversely, in southern regions with better water quality, the evaporator may not require descaling even after the set operating time is reached. Reminding the user to descale in this case would also negatively impact the user experience.

[0029] Based on this, the present invention provides a descaling reminder method, device, equipment, and storage medium for kitchen appliances. Specifically, it provides an integrated machine with steam function that automatically adjusts the descaling time according to water quality. By monitoring the TDS value of water in real time, it can promptly remind users to descale, achieving the purpose of automatically adjusting the descaling reminder time under different locations and water quality conditions. This optimizes the descaling reminder method, effectively reduces false alarms, reduces user complaints, and improves the user experience.

[0030] To facilitate understanding of this embodiment, a descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances disclosed in this embodiment of the invention will first be described in detail.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] This invention provides a descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances, wherein a water level probe is installed in the water tank of the kitchen appliance. The kitchen appliance in this embodiment can be an all-in-one appliance with a steaming function, such as an all-in-one appliance with steaming / steam-baking / steam-baking-microwave functions. See also... Figure 1The diagram shows a water circuit diagram of a kitchen appliance. A water level probe is installed in the balance water tank of the kitchen appliance to detect the water level in the balance water tank.

[0033] Based on the above description, see Figure 2 The flowchart shown illustrates a descaling reminder method for a kitchen appliance, which includes the following steps:

[0034] Step S202: Detect the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe.

[0035] A water level probe is an analytical instrument used to detect the water level in a water tank. It measures the electrical conductivity of the water in the tank. Electrical conductivity is a parameter used to describe the ease with which electric charge flows through a substance.

[0036] The degree of doping in solid-state semiconductors causes significant changes in conductivity. Increasing the doping level increases conductivity. The conductivity of aqueous solutions depends on the concentration of solute salts or other chemical impurities that decompose into electrolytes. The conductivity of a water sample is an important indicator for measuring its salt content, ionic content, and impurity content. The purer the water, the lower its conductivity (and the higher its resistivity). The conductivity of water is often recorded as the conductivity coefficient; the conductivity coefficient is the conductivity of water at 25°C.

[0037] In some embodiments, the water level probe is connected to the control board; the control board determines whether a pulse signal from the water level probe is detected; if a pulse signal is detected, the conductivity of the water in the tank is determined based on the pulse signal; if no pulse signal is detected, it is determined that there is no water in the tank.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the water level probe and the control board can be connected via a detection cable. The water level probe utilizes the weak conductivity of water and employs an RC charge-discharge circuit to detect whether there is water between the two probes.

[0039] If the water tank contains water, the circuit between the water level probe and the control board is conductive, and the control board detects a pulse signal. If the water tank is empty, the circuit between the water level probe and the control board is not conductive, and the control board does not detect a pulse signal. The worse the water quality, the higher the mineral content, the higher the TDS value, and the greater the number of pulses per unit time; conversely, the better the water quality, the lower the mineral content, the lower the TDS value, and the smaller the number of pulses per unit time.

[0040] In some embodiments, the conductivity of the water in the tank can be calculated using the following formula: G = I 2 / (ρL); where G is the conductivity, I is the pulse signal current, ρ is the resistivity, and L is the distance between the two electrodes of the water level probe.

[0041] See also Figure 3The diagram shows a circuit diagram for a water level probe detection. For a pair of fixed electrodes in the water level probe detection, when the distance (L) between the electrodes and the electrode area (A) remain constant, the conductivity G = I. 2 / (ρL). Therefore, in this embodiment, conductivity can be detected in real time using a water level probe.

[0042] Step S204: Determine the TDS value of the water in the tank based on the conductivity.

[0043] TDS, also known as total dissolved solids, is measured in milligrams per liter (mg / L). It indicates how many milligrams of dissolved solids are dissolved in one liter of water. A higher TDS value indicates a greater amount of dissolved matter in the water. Total dissolved solids refer to the total amount of all solutes in water, including both inorganic and organic matter. The conductivity value can generally be used to roughly estimate the salt content of a solution; generally, higher conductivity indicates higher salt content and a higher TDS. Among inorganic substances, in addition to components dissolved in ionic form, there may also be inorganic substances in molecular form. Since the organic matter and molecular inorganic matter in natural water are generally negligible, the salt content is often referred to as total dissolved solids. However, TDS cannot effectively reflect the water quality in specific types of water. For example, in electrolyzed water, the electrical conductivity increases abnormally due to a significant increase in charged ions such as OH-. For instance, pure water with an original TDS of 17, after electrolysis, produces alkaline water with a TDS of approximately 300.

[0044] In this embodiment, after the conductivity is detected in real time by the water level probe, the detected TDS value can be determined in real time by using the pre-set correspondence between conductivity and TDS value.

[0045] For example, the following correspondence can be set between conductivity (represented by the letter DD, in ms / cm) and TDS value (in ppm):

[0046] When DD = 10 ms / cm, TDS(ppm) = 0.5DD(ms / cm);

[0047] When DD = 300-800 ms / cm, TDS(ppm) = 0.55DD(ms / cm);

[0048] When DD = 45000-60000 ms / cm, TDS(ppm) = 0.70DD(ms / cm);

[0049] When DD = 65000-85000 ms / cm, TDS(ppm) = 0.75DD(ms / cm).

[0050] Therefore, in this embodiment, the conductivity can be detected in real time by a water level probe, and the TDS value corresponding to the conductivity can be determined in real time by the above correspondence.

[0051] Step S206: Provide a descaling reminder for kitchen appliances based on TDS values.

[0052] In this embodiment, after determining the TDS value in real time, the system can remind the user to perform descaling based on different TDS values. This achieves the goal of automatically adjusting the descaling reminder time under different locations and water quality conditions, thereby optimizing the descaling reminder method, effectively reducing false alarms, reducing user complaints, and improving the user experience.

[0053] This invention provides a descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances. The water tank of the appliance is equipped with a water level probe. The probe detects the conductivity of the water in the tank; the TDS value of the water in the tank is determined based on the conductivity; and a descaling reminder is issued based on the TDS value. This method, through real-time monitoring of the water's TDS value, can promptly remind users to descale, automatically adjusting the reminder time according to different locations and water qualities. This optimizes the descaling reminder method, effectively reduces false alarms and user complaints, and improves the user experience.

[0054] Example 2:

[0055] This embodiment provides another method for providing descaling reminders for kitchen appliances. This method is implemented based on the above embodiment, focusing on describing the specific steps for providing descaling reminders for kitchen appliances based on TDS values. See also... Figure 4 The flowchart shown illustrates another method for descaling reminders for kitchen appliances, which includes the following steps:

[0056] Step S402: Detect the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe.

[0057] Step S404: Determine the TDS value of the water in the tank based on the conductivity.

[0058] Step S406: Obtain the preset setting time and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance.

[0059] In this embodiment, the user- or factory-set time and the evaporator running time of the kitchen appliance can be obtained. The aforementioned set time can represent the time threshold for issuing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance. For example, if the set time is 50 hours, the kitchen appliance will issue a descaling reminder after the evaporator has run for 50 hours.

[0060] Currently, the TDS value of water meeting the standards for tap water can range from 0 to 1000 ppm, and it is usually verified by testing standard water with a TDS value of 250 ppm. Therefore, the above-mentioned set time can be the time threshold for descaling reminders corresponding to a TDS value of 250 ppm. For example, setting the time to 50 hours means that when the TDS value is 250 ppm, the user will be reminded to perform descaling operations after the evaporator has accumulated 50 hours of operation.

[0061] Step S408: Determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value.

[0062] In this embodiment, different coefficients can be set for different TDS values, as shown in Table 1, which illustrates the relationship between TDS values ​​and coefficient values. Specifically, if the set time is the time threshold for descaling reminders corresponding to a TDS value of 250 ppm, then the coefficient value corresponding to a TDS value of 250 ppm is 1.

[0063]

[0064]

[0065] Table 1

[0066] As shown in Table 1, the corresponding coefficient values ​​can be determined based on different TDS values.

[0067] Step S410: If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, a descaling reminder is issued for the kitchen appliance.

[0068] If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, it is considered that some scale has appeared based on the currently detected TDS value, and descaling can be performed. Therefore, descaling reminders can be issued for kitchen appliances, such as by issuing audible and visual alarms, or sending descaling reminder messages to terminal devices connected to the kitchen appliances (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, computers, and other devices with communication and human-computer interaction functions).

[0069] Let's take a setting time T of 50 hours and the correspondence between TDS values ​​and coefficient values ​​shown in Table 1 as an example:

[0070] (1) If the detected TDS value is 250ppm, the coefficient value K = 1; if the running time t is greater than or equal to T / K = 50h / 1 = 50h, then the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, and the kitchen appliance can be reminded to descale.

[0071] (2) If the detected TDS value is 10ppm, the coefficient value K = 0.1; if the running time t is greater than or equal to T / K = 50h / 0.1 = 500h, then the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, and the kitchen appliance can be reminded to descale.

[0072] (3) If the detected TDS value is 200ppm, the coefficient value K = 2; if the running time t is greater than or equal to T / K = 50h / 2 = 25h, then the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, and the kitchen appliance can be reminded to descale.

[0073] Therefore, this embodiment can promptly remind users to remove scale by real-time monitoring of the TDS value of water quality, thereby automatically adjusting the scale removal reminder time under different locations and water quality conditions, thus optimizing the scale removal reminder method, effectively reducing false alarms, reducing user complaints, and improving the user experience.

[0074] In some embodiments, the TDS value of the water in the water tank can be detected after each water change to determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value; the set time after each water change in the water tank and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance after each water change in the water tank can be determined; if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance can be issued.

[0075] In actual use of kitchen appliances, the water quality may vary each time water is added to the tank. Therefore, this embodiment can detect the TDS value after each water change, determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value, and then determine whether the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time after each water change. This allows for determining whether to trigger a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliances after each water change.

[0076] If no descaling reminder is provided, the set time needs to be updated after each water change in the water tank. In some embodiments, the set time after the Nth water change can be calculated using the following formula: T N =T N-1 -K N-1 ×t N-1 Among them, T N T is the set time after the Nth water change. N-1 K is the set time after the (N-1)th water change. N-1 The coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value after the (N-1)th water change is t. N-1 The evaporator of the kitchen appliance runs for the N-1th time after the water change; N is a positive integer.

[0077] Where T0 is the preset time. For example, after the first water change, N=1. If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is less than the preset time, i.e., K1×t1<T0, then the preset time after the first water change, T1=T0-K1×t1, can be updated.

[0078] After the second water change, N=2. If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is less than the set time after the second water change, i.e., K2×t2<T1, then the set time after the second water change, T2=T1-K2×t2, can be updated, and so on.

[0079] Until the xth water change, if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time after the (x-1)th water change, i.e., K x ×t x ≥T x-1 If so, it can be assumed that there is some limescale, and a descaling reminder can be issued for kitchen appliances.

[0080] Therefore, in this embodiment, the TDS value can be detected after each water change in the water tank to determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value, and then it can be determined whether the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time after each water change, so as to determine whether to issue a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliances after each water change in the water tank.

[0081] In summary, the method provided by the embodiments of the present invention can promptly remind users to remove scale by real-time monitoring of the TDS value of water, thereby automatically adjusting the scale removal reminder time under different locations and water quality conditions, optimizing the scale removal reminder method, effectively reducing false alarms, reducing user complaints, and improving the user experience.

[0082] Example 3:

[0083] Corresponding to the above method embodiments, this invention provides a descaling reminder device for kitchen appliances, wherein a water level probe is installed in the water tank of the kitchen appliance. (See also...) Figure 5 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a descaling reminder device for a kitchen appliance. The descaling reminder device includes:

[0084] The conductivity determination module 51 is used to detect the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe;

[0085] TDS value determination module 52 is used to determine the TDS value of the water in the water tank based on conductivity;

[0086] The descaling reminder module 53 is used to provide descaling reminders for kitchen appliances based on TDS values.

[0087] This invention provides a descaling reminder for kitchen appliances. The water tank of the appliance is equipped with a water level probe. The probe detects the conductivity of the water in the tank; the TDS value of the water in the tank is determined based on the conductivity; and a descaling reminder is issued based on the TDS value. This method, through real-time monitoring of the water's TDS value, can promptly remind users to descale, automatically adjusting the reminder time according to different locations and water qualities. This optimizes the descaling reminder method, effectively reduces false alarms and user complaints, and improves the user experience.

[0088] The water level probe is connected to the control board; the conductivity determination module is used by the control board to determine whether a pulse signal from the water level probe is detected; if a pulse signal is detected, the conductivity of the water in the tank is determined based on the pulse signal; if no pulse signal is detected, it is determined that there is no water in the tank.

[0089] The conductivity determination module described above is used to calculate the conductivity of the water in the tank using the following formula: G = I 2 / (ρL); where G is the conductivity, I is the pulse signal current, ρ is the resistivity, and L is the distance between the two electrodes of the water level probe.

[0090] The aforementioned descaling reminder module is used to obtain the preset setting time and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance; determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value; and if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, issue a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance.

[0091] The aforementioned descaling reminder module is used to detect the TDS value of the water in the water tank after each water change, determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value, determine the set time after each water change, and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance after each water change; if the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, a descaling reminder is issued for the kitchen appliance.

[0092] The aforementioned descaling reminder module is used to calculate the set time after the Nth water change using the following formula: T N =T N-1 -K N-1 ×t N-1 Among them, T N T is the set time after the Nth water change. N-1 K is the set time after the (N-1)th water change. N-1 The coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value after the (N-1)th water change is t. N-1 The evaporator of the kitchen appliance runs for the N-1th time after the water change; N is a positive integer.

[0093] The T0 mentioned above is the preset time.

[0094] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the descaling reminder device for kitchen appliances described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the embodiments of the aforementioned descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] Example 4:

[0096] This invention also provides an electronic device for using the above-mentioned descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances; see [link to related documentation]. Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of an electronic device, which includes a memory 100 and a processor 101. The memory 100 stores one or more computer instructions, which are executed by the processor 101 to implement the descaling reminder method of the kitchen appliance described above.

[0097] Furthermore, Figure 6 The electronic device shown also includes a bus 102 and a communication interface 103, with the processor 101, the communication interface 103 and the memory 100 connected via the bus 102.

[0098] The memory 100 may include high-speed random access memory (RAM) or non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device. Communication between this system network element and at least one other network element is achieved through at least one communication interface 103 (which can be wired or wireless), such as the Internet, wide area network, local area network, or metropolitan area network. The bus 102 may be an ISA bus, PCI bus, or EISA bus, etc. The bus can be divided into address bus, data bus, control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 6 The symbol is represented by a single double-headed arrow, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0099] Processor 101 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In implementation, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuitry in the hardware of processor 101 or by instructions in software form. Processor 101 can be a general-purpose processor, including a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Network Processor (NP), etc.; it can also be a Digital Signal Processor (DSP), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this invention. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this invention can be directly manifested as execution by a hardware decoding processor, or execution by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software module can reside in a readily available storage medium in the art, such as random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, or registers. This storage medium is located in memory 100, and processor 101 reads information from memory 100 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the method described in the foregoing embodiments.

[0100] This invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions. When these computer-executable instructions are called and executed by a processor, they cause the processor to implement the aforementioned descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances. For specific implementation details, please refer to the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0101] The computer program product of the descaling reminder method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for kitchen appliances provided in the embodiments of the present invention includes a computer-readable storage medium storing program code. The instructions included in the program code can be used to execute the methods in the preceding method embodiments. For specific implementation, please refer to the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0102] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the system and / or device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0103] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0104] If a function is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this invention, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0105] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0106] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of the present invention, used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit it. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A method for reminding users to descale kitchen appliances, characterized in that, The water tank of the kitchen appliance is equipped with a water level probe, and the method includes: The conductivity of the water in the tank is detected based on the water level probe. The TDS value of the water in the tank is determined based on the conductivity. The kitchen appliance is given a descaling reminder based on the TDS value.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water level probe is connected to the control board; the step of detecting the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe includes: The control board determines whether a pulse signal from the water level probe is detected; If the pulse signal is detected, the conductivity of the water in the water tank is determined based on the pulse signal; If the pulse signal is not detected, it is determined that there is no water in the water tank.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of determining the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the pulse signal includes: The conductivity of the water in the tank is calculated using the following formula: G=I 2 / (ρL); Wherein, G is the conductivity, I is the current of the pulse signal, ρ is the resistivity, and L is the distance between the two electrodes of the water level probe.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps for providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance based on the TDS value include: Obtain the preset setting time and the operating time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance; Determine the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value; If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, a descaling reminder will be issued for the kitchen appliance.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steps for providing a descaling reminder for the kitchen appliance based on the TDS value include: After each water change in the water tank, the TDS value of the water in the water tank is measured, and the coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value is determined. Determine the set time after each water change in the water tank, and the running time of the evaporator of the kitchen appliance after each water change in the water tank; If the product of the running time and the coefficient value is greater than or equal to the set time, a descaling reminder will be issued for the kitchen appliance.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steps for determining the set time after each water change in the water tank include: Calculate the set time after the Nth water change using the following formula: T N =T N-1 -K N-1 ×t N-1 ; Among them, T N T is the set time after the Nth water change. N-1 K is the set time after the (N-1)th water change. N-1 The coefficient value corresponding to the TDS value after the (N-1)th water change is t. N-1 The evaporator of the kitchen appliance is the operating time after the (N-1)th water change; N is a positive integer.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, T0 is the preset time.

8. A descaling reminder device for kitchen appliances, characterized in that, The water tank of the kitchen appliance is equipped with a water level probe, the device comprising: A conductivity determination module is used to detect the conductivity of the water in the water tank based on the water level probe; The TDS value determination module is used to determine the TDS value of the water in the water tank based on the conductivity. The descaling reminder module is used to provide descaling reminders for the kitchen appliance based on the TDS value.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing computer-executable instructions that can be executed by the processor, the processor executing the computer-executable instructions to implement the descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores computer-executable instructions, which, when invoked and executed by a processor, cause the processor to implement the descaling reminder method for kitchen appliances as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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