Household equipment control method, system and equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a household equipment control method, system and equipment and a storage medium, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining the geographical position information, environment information and / or user use data of target household equipment in a running state in response to the arrival of a detection period; determining a current operation condition of the target home equipment according to the geographical location information, the environment information and / or the user use data, wherein the current operation condition is an activated operation condition or a dormant condition; and controlling the target home equipment to operate in a mode matched with the current operation condition in the detection period. The operation mode of the home equipment is automatically determined and adjusted, the response is automatically made according to the use habit of the user and the environment change, the user does not need to frequently and manually adjust the equipment setting, and the operation burden of the user is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical technology, and more specifically to a method, system, device, and storage medium for controlling home appliances. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of smart home technology, users can remotely control various smart home devices in their homes through mobile devices. They can also personalize the control of each smart home device according to its usage attributes. For example, some devices can run efficiently during the user's active period and automatically switch to a low-power state or stop running during the user's rest period; while some devices can automatically start when the user is resting.

[0003] Currently, most mainstream smart home control solutions require users to trigger devices to start or stop operating via commands. However, this method is not convenient enough, and users often forget to control the devices to switch states in time, resulting in unnecessary waste of resources. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a method, system, device, and storage medium for controlling home appliances. By acquiring the geographical location information and user usage data of the target home appliances, the system automatically determines and adjusts the operating mode of the home appliances, thereby more accurately understanding the user's behavior patterns and preferences. Users no longer need to frequently manually adjust device settings; the system can automatically respond based on user habits and environmental changes, greatly reducing the user's operational burden.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a home appliance control method is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] In response to reaching the detection cycle, the system acquires the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home appliance in operation; the user usage data includes historical usage data of the device.

[0008] The current operating conditions of the target home device are determined based on the geographic location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data. The current operating conditions are either conditions for active operation or conditions for hibernation.

[0009] The target home appliance is controlled to operate in a mode that matches the current operating conditions during the detection cycle.

[0010] Optionally, determining the current operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the geographic location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data includes at least one of the following:

[0011] Based on the geographical location information, obtain the local customary work and rest information of the time zone, determine the activity period and rest period, and the corresponding operation mode of the activity period and rest period based on the local customary work and rest information;

[0012] Based on the user usage data, determine the user's daily routine information and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances. Based on the user's daily routine information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, determine the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode for the activity period and rest period.

[0013] Based on the local habitual work and rest information, the user's work and rest information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode, are determined.

[0014] Optionally, the target home appliance is a device that is not in a constantly switched-on state, and controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode that matches the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes:

[0015] The device that controls the non-open state to execute the activation mode during the active period;

[0016] The device that controls the non-open state executes a sleep mode during the rest period.

[0017] Optionally, the activation mode indicates that the device in the non-on state is operating at a first power, and the sleep mode indicates that the device in the non-on state is operating at a second power, or is in a closed state; the first power is greater than the second power.

[0018] Optionally, the target home appliance is a normally-on device, and controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes:

[0019] The device that controls the normally open state to execute the activation mode during the activity period;

[0020] The device in the normally open state is controlled to execute an energy-saving mode during the rest period; wherein the device current in the energy-saving mode is less than the device current in the active mode.

[0021] Optionally, after acquiring the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation, the method further includes:

[0022] Determine whether there are any home appliances in the associated appliance group based on the device attributes of the target home appliance and the user usage data;

[0023] Once existence is confirmed, the operating mode of the target home appliance is determined based on the operating mode of the corresponding associated home appliance group, the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home appliance.

[0024] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0025] Collect user feedback information;

[0026] Adjust the operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the user feedback information and / or the user usage data.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a home appliance control system is provided, the system comprising:

[0028] The data acquisition module is used to acquire the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation; the user usage data includes historical device usage data and / or user setting information.

[0029] The operation mode determination module is used to determine the operation mode of the target home device based on the geographical location information, environmental information and / or user usage data, wherein the operation mode includes an activity period mode and a rest period mode.

[0030] The mode execution module is used to control the target home device to execute the activity period mode during the activity period and the rest period mode during the rest period.

[0031] According to a third aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0032] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this application, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having computer-readable instructions stored thereon, which can be executed by a processor to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0033] In summary, this application provides a home appliance control method, system, device, and storage medium. In response to reaching a detection cycle, it acquires the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of a target home appliance in operation. The user usage data includes historical device usage data. Based on the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data, it determines the current operating conditions of the target home appliance, which may be conditions for activation or hibernation. It then controls the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions within the detection cycle. By acquiring the geographical location information and user usage data of the target home appliance, the system automatically determines and adjusts the operating mode of the home appliance, more accurately understanding the user's behavior patterns and preferences. Users do not need to frequently manually adjust device settings; the system can automatically respond according to user habits and environmental changes, greatly reducing the user's operational burden. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a home appliance control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating the lighting strategy provided in this application embodiment;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the adjustment and upgrade of the lighting strategy provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 A block diagram of a home appliance control system provided in this application embodiment;

[0040] Figure 5 This paper shows a structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 A diagram of a computer-readable storage medium provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0042] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0045] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0048] Figure 1 A method for controlling home appliances is shown, the method comprising:

[0049] Step 101: In response to reaching the detection cycle, acquire the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation; the user usage data includes historical usage data of the device;

[0050] Step 102: Determine the current operating conditions of the target home device based on the geographical location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data. The current operating conditions are either conditions for active operation or conditions for hibernation.

[0051] Step 103: Control the target home appliance to operate in a mode that matches the current operating conditions during the detection cycle.

[0052] In one possible implementation, step 102, determining the current operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the geographic location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data, includes at least one of the following:

[0053] Based on the geographical location information, obtain the local customary work and rest information of the time zone, determine the activity period and rest period, and the corresponding operation mode of the activity period and rest period based on the local customary work and rest information;

[0054] Based on the user usage data, determine the user's daily routine information and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances. Based on the user's daily routine information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, determine the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode for the activity period and rest period.

[0055] Based on the local habitual work and rest information, the user's work and rest information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode, are determined.

[0056] The system first determines the device's time zone based on its geographical location, then obtains the region's typical work and rest schedules. For example, if the device is located in Beijing, the system knows that standard working hours in China are typically from 9 AM to 6 PM, with evenings likely being rest time. Simultaneously, the system analyzes historical user data to determine the user's daily routines. For instance, if the user typically uses television between 7 PM and 9 PM, this period can be considered their active time. The system also considers environmental information such as outdoor temperature and humidity, factors that may affect the device's optimal operating mode.

[0057] Imagine a smart lighting system located in Beijing. The system knows Beijing's working hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM, with evenings being rest times. Analyzing user data, the system discovers that users typically use the living room lights between 7 PM and 10 PM. The system also detects that outdoor temperatures are lower at night, suggesting users may prefer a warmer indoor environment. Based on this information, the system can determine: during active hours (7 PM to 10 PM), the lights operate at high brightness and a warm color temperature to provide a comfortable lighting environment. During rest periods (after 10 PM), the lights automatically switch to low brightness or turn off to save energy and reduce disturbance. During active hours, the device operates in active mode, running at higher power or brighter brightness. During rest periods, the device operates in sleep mode, running at lower power or completely off.

[0058] The system can flexibly adjust according to geographical location and environmental changes. The equipment can automatically adjust its operating mode according to the user's usage habits. By reducing the operating power of the equipment during off-peak hours, energy consumption can be reduced.

[0059] The above methods enable dynamic adjustment of device operation based on real-time data. Even without user privacy authorization, usage records, manual settings, or sensors, the system can leverage geographic location information to infer local climate and seasonal changes, thereby developing a basic operational strategy. For example, the system can determine the climate type of the device's location, such as tropical, temperate, or frigid, and pre-set appropriate indoor temperature and humidity control strategies accordingly. This allows the system to provide a basic comfortable environment even without user data, avoiding the "cold start" problem.

[0060] In regions that observe daylight saving time (DST) and standard time (SST), smart home systems can automatically identify the time zone based on geographic location information and proactively switch between the two modes without manual intervention from the user. For example, at the start of DST, the system automatically adjusts the operating time of devices to minimize energy consumption during periods of ample sunlight; while during SST, the system adjusts devices to provide more warmth and lighting to accommodate reduced daylight hours. It can also automatically adjust heating and cooling strategies based on geographic location and seasonal information. For instance, in winter, the system automatically raises the indoor temperature as the outdoor temperature decreases to maintain a comfortable environment; while in summer, the system automatically turns on the air conditioner or fan as the outdoor temperature rises to keep the room cool. This automatic adjustment not only improves energy efficiency but also reduces manual operation by the user, providing a more convenient living experience.

[0061] It can also automatically adjust the operating modes of the fresh air system and air purifier by combining geographical location and climate information, such as outdoor PM2.5 levels. When the air quality is poor, the system will automatically turn on the air purifier and adjust its working intensity according to changes in indoor and outdoor air quality to ensure indoor air quality.

[0062] In one possible implementation, the target home appliance is a device in a non-open state. In step 103, controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes:

[0063] The device in the normally open state is controlled to execute an active mode during the active period; the device in the normally open state is controlled to execute a hibernation mode during the rest period.

[0064] In one possible implementation, the activation mode indicates that the device in the non-on state is operating at a first power, and the sleep mode indicates that the device in the non-on state is operating at a second power, or is in a closed state; the first power is greater than the second power.

[0065] The device in the "not-on" state typically does not need to operate continuously, but rather is activated based on specific conditions or needs. During active periods, when users might need to use the device, it will turn on and operate at a higher power (first power). During rest periods, when users are unlikely to need to use the device, it will operate at a lower power (second power) or turn off completely to save energy. The first power (active mode) is greater than the second power (sleep mode), ensuring that the device provides sufficient performance when needed and conserves energy when not needed.

[0066] Imagine a smart air purifier that doesn't need to run continuously. During active periods, such as when family members are home (e.g., during the daytime work hours or at night), the air purifier needs to be on to maintain indoor air quality. In active mode, the air purifier runs at maximum power to quickly purify the indoor air. During rest periods, when family members are not home or sleeping at night, the air purifier can switch to low power or turn off. In sleep mode, the air purifier reduces its power or turns off to minimize noise and energy consumption.

[0067] In one possible implementation, if the device in the non-on state is a light bulb, then the light bulb is controlled to operate in an active mode during the active period and in a sleep mode during the rest period. The active mode operates at a first brightness and a first color temperature; the sleep mode operates at a second brightness and a second color temperature, or the lighting is turned off. The first brightness is greater than the second brightness.

[0068] Imagine a smart lighting system that needs to operate continuously. The active period is from 7 PM to 10 PM, when family members are most active, and the lights need to provide ample illumination. In active mode, the lights operate at a high brightness (primary brightness) and a warm color temperature (primary color temperature) to create a comfortable environment. The resting period is after 10 PM, when family members begin to rest. In sleep mode, the lights automatically reduce brightness (secondary brightness) and color temperature (secondary color temperature), or turn off completely to reduce light pollution and save energy.

[0069] The system can automatically adjust the operating mode of the lights according to the user's lifestyle. By reducing the operating power of the equipment during rest periods, it can reduce wear and tear on the equipment and extend its service life. Reducing brightness when strong lighting is not needed helps to reduce light pollution to the surrounding environment.

[0070] In one possible implementation, the target home appliance is a normally-on device. In step 103, controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes:

[0071] The device in the normally open state is controlled to execute an activation mode during the active period; the device in the normally open state is controlled to execute an energy-saving mode during the rest period; wherein the device current in the energy-saving mode is less than the device current in the activation mode.

[0072] The normally-on device needs to operate continuously, but its operating status can be adjusted according to the user's activity patterns and energy-saving needs. During periods of high user activity, the device operates at normal or higher performance to meet user needs. During periods of rest or inactivity, the device switches to energy-saving mode to reduce energy consumption. In energy-saving mode, the device consumes less current than in active mode, achieving energy savings.

[0073] In one possible implementation, if the target home appliance is a refrigerator, the refrigerator is controlled to perform an activity mode during the activity period; the activity mode includes an unattended home mode, a child mode, and / or an elderly mode; the refrigerator is controlled to perform an energy-saving mode during the rest period.

[0074] In smart home systems, specific operating modes can be implemented for frequently used appliances like refrigerators to suit the needs and energy-saving goals of different family members. The active period is when family members are home and may frequently open the refrigerator to retrieve items. The active mode refers to the refrigerator operating at normal power to ensure rapid cooling and maintain the set temperature. The rest period is when family members are not home or sleeping at night; in this energy-saving mode, the refrigerator reduces its cooling frequency and power to decrease current consumption while still maintaining the internal temperature within a safe range.

[0075] In child mode, the refrigerator may adjust the temperature of the refrigerator compartment to maintain the ideal temperature for children's foods (such as milk and yogurt). Furthermore, if the refrigerator is opened within the set monitoring time, the system will send a notification to the user, possibly indicating that the child is playing or eating snacks while opening and closing the door.

[0076] For the elderly, refrigerators may maintain a more stable low temperature to ensure the preservation of specific foods (such as medicines) that they need. Furthermore, the appliance usage of elderly people living alone needs to be monitored, and the system will send notifications to remind family members.

[0077] For the home-away mode, if the refrigerator is opened while no one is home, the system will send a notification, which may indicate a burglary or a pet stealing food.

[0078] Based on the examples above, users can customize monitoring times and alert conditions as needed. Through sensors and intelligent algorithms, the system can monitor the refrigerator's usage in real time. When an anomaly is detected, the system will send alerts to family members via a mobile app or other communication methods.

[0079] In one possible implementation, after obtaining the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation as described in step 101, the method further includes:

[0080] Based on the device attributes of the target home appliance and the user usage data, determine whether there is a home appliance in the associated home appliance group; if it is determined, determine the operating mode of the target home appliance based on the operating mode of the corresponding associated home appliance group, the geographical location information, environmental information and / or user usage data of the target home appliance.

[0081] The system analyzes the attributes of the target home appliances and user usage data to determine if there are any connections with other appliances. For example, if the refrigerator forms an appliance group with other kitchen appliances (such as ovens and dishwashers), the system can coordinate and adjust the refrigerator's operating status based on the operating modes of these appliances and user habits to achieve optimal energy efficiency.

[0082] In one possible implementation, after step 103, the method further includes:

[0083] Collect user feedback information; adjust the operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the user feedback information and / or the user usage data.

[0084] Smart home systems can collect user feedback through mobile apps, voice assistants, or directly on the device's user interface. User feedback can include evaluations or suggestions regarding device performance, ease of use, and functional requirements. By analyzing user usage patterns, such as frequency of use, preferences, and interactions between devices, the system understands user habits. Based on user feedback and usage data, the system automatically adjusts the operating modes of home devices to provide more personalized services. For example, if a user reports that the lights are too bright, the system can automatically dim them; if analysis shows that a user uses a specific device frequently at a particular time, the system can automatically activate that device during that period. User feedback can also help identify device performance issues and optimize accordingly. For example, if a user reports that the refrigerator is too noisy, the system can adjust the refrigerator's operating mode to reduce noise interference.

[0085] By continuously collecting feedback and making adjustments, smart home systems can continuously improve the user experience, making the home environment more in line with users' personal preferences and lifestyles. During the collection and analysis of user data, smart home systems will take necessary security measures to protect user privacy and data security.

[0086] This application also provides a workflow for a smart home appliance system, in which a cloud server and networked home appliances work together to optimize lighting strategies. Taking lighting equipment as an example, Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a lighting strategy provided in an embodiment of this application is shown, specifically including:

[0087] Step 1: After connecting to the network, the home appliances send their model information and geographical location information to the cloud server.

[0088] Step 2: The cloud server determines the device's time zone and current time based on the geographical location information.

[0089] Step 3: The cloud server sets an initial lighting policy and sends this policy to home appliances.

[0090] Step 4: The home appliances set the initial lighting according to the received strategy.

[0091] Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the adjustment and upgrade of the lighting strategy, which specifically includes:

[0092] Step 1: Home appliances continuously collect user usage data and send it to the cloud server.

[0093] Step 2: The cloud server analyzes user usage data to distinguish between users' busy and idle periods.

[0094] Step 3: The cloud server periodically adjusts the lighting strategy based on the user's usage habits.

[0095] Step 4: The adjusted lighting strategy is sent to home appliances, which then adjust the lighting accordingly.

[0096] Through this intelligent adjustment, the system can improve user comfort and energy efficiency when using home appliances at different times. For example, it can reduce brightness during periods of lower user activity to save energy, and gradually increase brightness during periods of higher user activity or at night to reduce eye strain. Such intelligent lighting strategies not only enhance the user experience but also contribute to energy conservation and emission reduction.

[0097] The home appliance control method provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0098] Phase 1: Data Collection and Analysis

[0099] Step 1: Collect time zone data: Determine the time zone of the device by using its geographical location information.

[0100] Step 2: Collect user behavior data: Continuously collect user behavior data on home appliances, including usage time, frequency, and duration.

[0101] Step 3: Gather Environmental Information: Indoor and outdoor temperature changes may affect users' use of appliances such as air conditioners and heaters. Humidity levels affect air conditioner usage and may also influence the need for drying clothes. Air quality may prompt users to use air purifiers. Light intensity affects the use of lighting equipment and may influence users' needs for controlling curtains. Noise levels may affect users' need for soundproofing equipment. Weather conditions (such as rain, snow, and wind) may affect users' use of certain appliances, such as dryers and dehumidifiers. Different seasons may lead to different appliance usage patterns; for example, air conditioner use may increase in summer, while heating equipment use may increase in winter.

[0102] Phase Two: Calculation of Daily Routine:

[0103] Step 1: Analyze daily routines: Utilize the collected data to analyze the user's daily routines, including wake-up time, work time, and rest time.

[0104] Step 2: Regional Daily Routine Study: Combine data from regional daily routine studies to understand the general daily routines of residents in the region.

[0105] Phase Three: Establishing the Default Time Period

[0106] Default user protection time periods: Based on user schedules and regional schedule research, default "default activity periods" and "default rest periods" are set. For example, 10 PM to 6 AM might be set as a rest period. User-defined protection time periods: Based on user settings, "user-defined activity periods" and "defined rest periods" are set. The mapping between regions and time periods can be stored in a configuration table for easy retrieval by the system backend.

[0107] After analyzing individual and regional lifestyle patterns, the two were combined to create a personalized lifestyle pattern matching system. This system can recommend suitable appliance usage times and patterns for users based on their personal and regional habits.

[0108] Phase Four: Lighting System Strategy Development

[0109] 1. Activity-Side Lighting: Utilizes motion sensors to detect user activity and automatically turns on or adjusts brightness. Based on time (e.g., morning or afternoon) and user preferences, it automatically adjusts color temperature, typically using a cool color temperature in the morning to increase alertness and a warm color temperature in the afternoon to reduce fatigue. Adjustable brightness options are provided for users to adjust as needed.

[0110] 2. Lighting during rest periods: A light sensor detects sunset and automatically adjusts indoor lighting to a softer brightness and color temperature. Smart devices allow users to set a night mode, automatically reducing brightness and color temperature. Dedicated lighting solutions are available for bedrooms, such as adjustable bedside lamps.

[0111] 3. Energy-saving mode: Uses presence sensors to detect whether anyone is in the room; if no one is present, the lights automatically turn off or dim. A timer can be set to automatically turn off the lights during periods when the user is expected to be away from home. A manual energy-saving mode option is also provided, allowing users to switch to energy-saving mode with a single click.

[0112] 4. Healthy Lighting: Automatically adjusts the color temperature and brightness of nighttime lighting based on the user's sleep cycle and habits. Reduces blue light output at night, using more red and yellow light to minimize its impact on melatonin secretion. Offers a "Reading Mode" to provide suitable lighting conditions when the user is reading.

[0113] 5. Anti-glare function: Gradual lighting is designed for appliances used at night, such as refrigerator lights. The light gradually brightens as the door is opened, reducing eye strain. Sensors detect when a user approaches the appliance and then gradually increase the brightness instead of immediately turning it on full 24 / 7. The color temperature of the appliance lighting is designed to automatically warm up at night to further reduce eye irritation.

[0114] 6. Smart Linkage: The lighting system can be linked with other smart home devices, such as a music system, adjusting the color and brightness of the lights according to the rhythm and type of music. It can also be linked with smart curtains to automatically adjust the curtains and indoor lighting based on the intensity of outdoor light.

[0115] Phase 5: Home Appliance Strategy Development

[0116] 1. Child Mode: Uses sensors to monitor the frequency and duration of the refrigerator door opening and closing. When frequent or abnormal door opening and closing behavior is detected, a notification is sent to parents via the mobile app. Set a child lock on the refrigerator to prevent children from opening it at will.

[0117] 2. Unattended Home Mode: Combining door and window sensors with motion sensors, this mode ensures that only authorized personnel can enter. If the refrigerator is opened when no one is home, an alarm notification is immediately sent to the user. A security camera can also record activity in the refrigerator area for later review. Users can remotely check the refrigerator's status via a mobile app.

[0118] 3. Senior Mode: Sensors monitor the senior's activities, such as opening and closing doors and using appliances. A specific time period is set; if the senior is inactive within that time, the system automatically sends a reminder. Emergency help buttons are set for home appliances, which the senior can easily trigger when needed. Combined with health monitoring devices, such as smartwatches, the system monitors the senior's health status.

[0119] Phase 5: Dynamic Adjustment

[0120] 1. Real-time adjustment: Dynamically adjust lighting and appliance strategies based on users' actual activities and external environment (such as sunrise and sunset times). Analyze users' past usage patterns, predict future needs, and make adjustments in advance.

[0121] 2. User Feedback: Allows users to provide feedback via mobile application or voice control, and the system will further optimize based on the feedback.

[0122] In summary, this application provides a home appliance control method. In response to reaching a detection cycle, it acquires the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of a target home appliance in operation. The user usage data includes historical usage data of the appliance. Based on the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data, it determines the current operating conditions of the target home appliance, which may be conditions for activation or hibernation. The system then controls the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions within the detection cycle. By acquiring the geographical location information and user usage data of the target home appliance, the system automatically determines and adjusts the operating mode of the home appliance, more accurately understanding the user's behavior patterns and preferences. Users do not need to frequently manually adjust device settings; the system can automatically respond according to user habits and environmental changes, greatly reducing the user's operational burden.

[0123] Based on the same technical concept, embodiments of this application also provide a home appliance control system, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the system includes:

[0124] Data acquisition module 401 is used to acquire the geographical location information, environmental information and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation; the user usage data includes historical device usage data and / or user setting information;

[0125] The operation mode determination module 402 is used to determine the operation mode of the target home device based on the geographical location information, environmental information and / or user usage data, wherein the operation mode includes an activity period mode and a rest period mode.

[0126] The mode execution module 403 is used to control the target home device to execute the activity period mode during the activity period and the rest period mode during the rest period.

[0127] This application also provides an electronic device corresponding to the method provided in the foregoing embodiments. Please refer to... Figure 5 The diagram illustrates an electronic device provided by some embodiments of this application. The electronic device 20 may include: a processor 200, a memory 201, a bus 202, and a communication interface 203, wherein the processor 200, the communication interface 203, and the memory 201 are connected via the bus 202; the memory 201 stores a computer program that can run on the processor 200, and when the processor 200 runs the computer program, it executes the method provided by any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0128] The memory 201 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 physical port (which can be wired or wireless), such as the Internet, wide area network, local area network, or metropolitan area network.

[0129] Bus 202 can be an ISA bus, PCI bus, or EISA bus, etc. The bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. The memory 201 is used to store programs. After receiving an execution instruction, the processor 200 executes the program. The method disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application can be applied to the processor 200, or implemented by the processor 200.

[0130] The processor 200 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 the processor 200 or by instructions in software form. The processor 200 may be a general-purpose processor, including a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), etc.; it may also be a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an off-the-shelf 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 application. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules may reside in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 201. The processor 200 reads the information in memory 201 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0131] The electronic devices and methods provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods they employ, operate, or implement.

[0132] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium corresponding to the method provided in the foregoing embodiments. Please refer to... Figure 6The computer-readable storage medium shown is an optical disc 30, on which a computer program (i.e., a program product) is stored, which, when run by a processor, executes the methods provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0133] It should be noted that examples of the computer-readable storage medium may also include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other optical and magnetic storage media, which will not be elaborated here.

[0134] The computer-readable storage medium provided in the above embodiments of this application and the method provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the applications stored therein.

[0135] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of this application and not restrictive, and that those skilled in the art can devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. This application can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In the unit claims enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.

[0136] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

[0137] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling home appliances, characterized in that, The method includes: In response to reaching the detection cycle, the system acquires the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home appliance in operation; the user usage data includes historical usage data of the device. The current operating conditions of the target home device are determined based on the geographic location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data. The current operating conditions are either conditions for active operation or conditions for hibernation. The target home appliance is controlled to operate in a mode that matches the current operating conditions during the detection cycle.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Determining the current operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the geographic location information, the environmental information, and / or the user usage data includes at least one of the following: Based on the geographical location information, obtain the local customary work and rest information of the time zone, determine the activity period and rest period, and the corresponding operation mode of the activity period and the rest period based on the local customary work and rest information; Based on the user usage data, determine the user's daily routine information and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances. Based on the user's daily routine information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, determine the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode for the activity period and rest period. Based on the local habitual work and rest information, the user's work and rest information, the environmental information, and the usage frequency and duration of the target home appliances, the activity period and rest period, as well as the corresponding operating mode, are determined.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The target home appliance is a device that is not in a constantly switched-on state. Controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes: The device that controls the non-open state to execute the activation mode during the active period; The device that controls the non-open state executes a sleep mode during the rest period.

4. The method as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The activation mode indicates that the device in the non-open state is operating at a first power, and the sleep mode indicates that the device in the non-open state is operating at a second power or is in a closed state; the first power is greater than the second power.

5. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The target home appliance is a normally-on device. Controlling the target home appliance to operate in a mode matching the current operating conditions during the detection cycle includes: The device that controls the normally open state to execute the activation mode during the activity period; The device in the normally open state is controlled to execute an energy-saving mode during the rest period; wherein the device current in the energy-saving mode is less than the device current in the active mode.

6. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After acquiring the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation, the method further includes: Determine whether there are any home appliances in the associated appliance group based on the device attributes of the target home appliance and the user usage data; Once its existence is confirmed, the operating mode of the target home appliance is determined based on the operating mode of the corresponding associated home appliance group, the geographical location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home appliance.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Collect user feedback information; Adjust the operating conditions of the target home appliance based on the user feedback information and / or the user usage data.

8. A home appliance control system, characterized in that, The system includes: The data acquisition module is used to acquire the geographic location information, environmental information, and / or user usage data of the target home device in operation; the user usage data includes historical device usage data and / or user setting information. The operation mode determination module is used to determine the operation mode of the target home device based on the geographical location information, environmental information and / or user usage data, wherein the operation mode includes an activity period mode and a rest period mode. The mode execution module is used to control the target home device to execute the activity period mode during the activity period and the rest period mode during the rest period.

9. An electronic device, comprising: A memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor, when running the computer program, performs an action to implement the method as claimed in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores computer-readable instructions that can be executed by a processor to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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