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

Abstract

The application relates to an air conditioner control method and device, an air conditioner and a storage medium. The air conditioner control method comprises the following steps: acquiring a mode trigger parameter of a target mode, determining a trigger confidence for representing whether a target mode starting condition is met according to the mode trigger parameter, wherein the mode trigger parameter comprises at least one of the following: environment information of an environment where the air conditioner is located, a state prediction result of a human body in a target space, and a state parameter of the air conditioner, and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode in response to the trigger confidence reaching a preset confidence threshold. The application can reduce the waiting time of air conditioner refrigeration or heating, and improve user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to air conditioning control methods, devices, air conditioners, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of air conditioning technology, air conditioners have become an indispensable appliance in people's daily lives. Air conditioners can operate in various modes, such as energy-saving mode and sleep mode. Currently, users can control different operating modes of their air conditioners through remote controls, mobile devices (such as smartphones and smartwatches), and voice commands.

[0003] However, the above methods are primarily passive air conditioning control. That is, the air conditioner only turns on for cooling or heating once the user has arrived in the space. Since it takes time for the air conditioner to reach the set cooling or heating effect, waiting for this can lead to a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, the present invention provides an air conditioning control method, device, air conditioner and storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning control method is provided, wherein the air conditioner is used to regulate the environment within a target space, comprising:

[0006] Obtain the mode triggering parameters of the target mode, wherein the mode triggering parameters include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner;

[0007] Based on the mode trigger parameters, determine the trigger confidence level used to characterize whether the target mode activation condition is met;

[0008] In response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target mode.

[0009] Optionally, determining the trigger confidence level, used to characterize whether the target mode activation condition is met, based on the mode trigger parameters includes:

[0010] Based on the environmental information, determine the first initial confidence level of the target mode;

[0011] Based on the state prediction results, the second initial confidence level of the target pattern is determined;

[0012] Based on the state parameters, determine the third trigger initial confidence level of the target mode;

[0013] The trigger confidence is obtained based on the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence.

[0014] Optionally, obtaining the trigger confidence based on the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence includes:

[0015] The trigger confidence is obtained by weighting the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence.

[0016] Optionally, after controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode, the method further includes:

[0017] In response to an instruction to exit the target mode, obtain the actual runtime of the target mode;

[0018] Based on the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime, the weights of the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level are updated; wherein the predicted runtime is predetermined based on the mode triggering parameters.

[0019] Optionally, before controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold, the method further includes:

[0020] Based on the status parameters, the health monitoring results of the air conditioner are obtained;

[0021] When the trigger confidence level reaches the preset confidence threshold, and the health monitoring results are used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormalities, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target mode.

[0022] Optionally, the status parameters include: the starting current of the air conditioner, the condenser pressure of the air conditioner, and the cumulative duration of operation of the air conditioner in the target mode within a historical preset time period. Obtaining the health monitoring results of the air conditioner based on the status parameters includes:

[0023] If the starting current is less than or equal to the preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is within the preset safe pressure range, and the cumulative duration is less than or equal to the preset safe cumulative running time, the health monitoring result is determined to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality.

[0024] If the starting current is greater than the preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is outside the preset safe pressure range, or the cumulative duration is greater than the preset safe cumulative running duration, the health monitoring result is determined to be used to characterize the abnormal operation of the air conditioner.

[0025] Optionally, the air conditioner includes an actuator, and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode includes:

[0026] The actuator is controlled to operate at a first power for a first preset duration;

[0027] After the first preset time period, the temperature within the target space is detected;

[0028] In response to the temperature difference between the target space temperature and the set temperature being greater than a preset temperature difference, and the health monitoring result of the air conditioner after the first preset time period being used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality, the actuator is controlled to operate at the second power for a second preset time period, wherein the first power is less than the second power.

[0029] Optionally, before controlling the actuator to operate at a first power for a first preset duration, the method further includes:

[0030] The position of the human body within the target space is obtained; during the first preset time period when the actuator operates at the first power, the air outlet direction of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is the position of the human body within the target space.

[0031] Optionally, the target space includes multiple rooms, each room being equipped with an indoor unit of the air conditioner. Before controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode, the method further includes:

[0032] Obtain the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the target mode;

[0033] Based on the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit and the weight of the room, a second operating threshold of the indoor unit of the room in the target mode is determined;

[0034] Controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode includes:

[0035] Control the outdoor unit to operate in the target mode within the first operating threshold;

[0036] The indoor unit is controlled to operate in the target mode within the second operating threshold.

[0037] Optionally, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space includes: the predicted time when the human body is in the target space, and / or the predicted perceived temperature of the human body in the target space.

[0038] Secondly, the present invention provides an air conditioning control device, wherein the air conditioner is used to regulate the environment within a target space, comprising:

[0039] The processing module is used to acquire mode triggering parameters of the target mode, wherein the mode triggering parameters include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner; and to determine the triggering confidence level used to characterize whether the target mode activation conditions are met based on the mode triggering parameters.

[0040] The control module is used to control the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold.

[0041] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided for regulating the environment within a target space, comprising:

[0042] processor;

[0043] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0044] The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions to implement the air conditioning control method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0045] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the air conditioning control method as described in any of the first aspects.

[0046] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided, the computer program product comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0047] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present invention can include the following beneficial effects: The trigger confidence level for activating the target mode is determined by the mode trigger parameters of the target mode. These trigger parameters can include at least one of environmental information, a predicted state of the human body within the target space, and state parameters of the air conditioner, achieving a comprehensive evaluation of at least one dimension of the target mode trigger condition. Because the trigger confidence level does not rely on a single signal but can integrate multiple information such as the predicted potential needs of the user and the capabilities of the air conditioner itself, the accuracy of automatically activating the target mode in advance can be improved. Through the above method, the activation of the target mode can be determined based on the trigger confidence level, and the air conditioner can be controlled to operate in the target mode, transforming the air conditioner's activation decision from passively responding to user commands to actively predicting whether to activate the target mode. Therefore, through the above method, while achieving proactive activation of the target mode and improving the user experience, the situation of false triggering or delayed triggering of the target mode due to misjudgment of a single signal is reduced, further improving the accuracy and timeliness of responding to user comfort needs.

[0048] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0050] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining trigger confidence according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an air conditioning control device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 400 according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 500 according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a chip system for air conditioning control according to some embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Some embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. Various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will become apparent upon understanding the invention. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to those orders set forth herein, but can be changed as will become apparent upon understanding the invention, except for operations that must be performed in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0057] In view of the aforementioned problems with air conditioners, this invention proposes an air conditioner control method for automatically controlling the air conditioner to enter a target mode. This method can proactively activate the target mode, improving the user experience. Furthermore, it uses at least one signal as the criterion for determining whether to activate the target mode, thereby reducing misjudgments that could lead to false triggering or delayed activation of the target mode, and further improving the accuracy and timeliness of responding to user comfort needs.

[0058] The embodiments described in the following examples of the present invention do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to some embodiments of the present invention. The air conditioner can be used to regulate the environment within a target space. The air conditioning control method can be used in an air conditioner. In some embodiments, the air conditioner may include a processing module (also referred to as a processor, controller, or the main control board of the air conditioner, etc.). The executing entity of the air conditioning control method can be the processing module (or in some embodiments, the executing entity of the air conditioning control method can also be referred to as the air conditioner). The processing module can be, for example, any electronic module with processing capabilities, such as a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), etc. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning control method may include the following steps:

[0060] In step S11, the mode trigger parameters of the target mode are obtained.

[0061] In step S12, the trigger confidence level used to characterize whether the target mode activation condition is met is determined based on the mode trigger parameters.

[0062] The mode triggering parameters include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the predicted state of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner.

[0063] Optionally, the target mode can be any operating mode of the air conditioner. For example, the target mode can be the air conditioner's energy-saving mode, sleep mode, high-performance mode, or rapid temperature adjustment mode. In some embodiments, the target mode can also be referred to as a high-performance mode, rapid cooling mode, rapid heating mode, or powerful mode. This invention does not limit the target mode. In some embodiments, the high-performance mode can also be referred to as an enhanced mode. This enhanced mode can be used to control the air conditioner's actuator (e.g., compressor) to operate based on a first frequency. Taking an actuator including a compressor as an example, the first frequency can be greater than a preset upper frequency limit for the compressor. For example, taking an upper frequency limit of 120 Hz as an example, after activating the enhanced mode, the compressor can operate based on a frequency of 135 Hz.

[0064] Taking the target mode as the Frenzy Mode as an example, in Frenzy Mode, the operating frequency of the air conditioner compressor is greater than the preset frequency and / or the operating speed of the fan (indoor or outdoor) is greater than the preset speed (the preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor operating frequency in other modes, and the preset speed is the maximum operating speed of the fan in other modes, and other modes are modes other than Frenzy Mode).

[0065] Other modes can be modes that meet noise requirements. For example, other modes may include gentle breeze mode, normal cooling / heating mode, and the highest fan speed setting. When the air conditioner is in these modes, the noise generated by the air conditioner needs to be lower than the preset noise level. For example, if the preset noise level of the indoor unit is 42 decibels and the preset noise level of the outdoor unit is 52 decibels, when the air conditioner is in these modes, the compressor and the indoor and outdoor fans will generate noise, but the noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units will still be within the preset noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units, respectively.

[0066] The preset noise levels of the indoor and outdoor units refer to the noise values ​​of the indoor and outdoor units as indicated on the nameplates, based on national standard testing.

[0067] In some embodiments, when the compressor's operating frequency is greater than a preset frequency, it indicates that the present invention targets the air conditioner's "extreme" mode. Specifically, the preset frequency is not the physical limit frequency that the compressor's hardware structure can withstand, but rather the maximum frequency among the normal frequencies set by the air conditioner in other modes to balance daily energy efficiency, equipment wear and tear, and operating noise. This normal frequency is based on scenarios of stable operation rather than extreme performance.

[0068] The core characteristic of the "Rampage Mode" is that the compressor operates at a frequency higher than the preset frequency. This is because the primary requirement of Rampage Mode is to rapidly reduce indoor temperature differences, thus exceeding the frequency limitations of normal mode. The compressor operates at a higher frequency to maximize cooling / heating capacity. In other words, Rampage Mode overcomes noise limitations to achieve maximum cooling or heating effects. This ensures that while the compressor's operating frequency exceeds the conventional upper limit, it remains below the compressor's hardware limits, achieving a balance between high-frequency efficiency and operational safety, precisely matching the usage scenarios of Rampage Mode.

[0069] In all operating modes except for the "Rampage" mode, the compressor's highest operating frequency at maximum load is n1. In Rampage mode, the compressor's operating frequency is n2. Under the same operating conditions, n2 > n1, where n1 is less than the upper frequency limit indicated on the compressor's nameplate, and n2 is less than or equal to the upper frequency limit indicated on the compressor's nameplate. For example, in all operating modes except for Rampage mode, taking a certain model of air conditioner as an example, in cooling mode, n1 is (80-90) Hz, and in heating mode, n1 is (100-110) Hz. In Rampage mode, in cooling mode, n2 is (91-140) Hz, and in heating mode, n2 is (111-140) Hz.

[0070] Taking a 1.5 horsepower air conditioner as an example, in all operating modes except for the "Raging Mode", the compressor operates at a maximum frequency of 108 Hz when at maximum load, reaching 77% of the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency. In "Raging Mode", the compressor is allowed to operate at a frequency exceeding 108 Hz, but less than or equal to 140 Hz. That is, in "Raging Mode", the compressor's maximum operating frequency can reach 100% of the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency.

[0071] The "Rampage Mode" can overcome the limitations of other modes, with at least one of the operating frequency and fan speed exceeding the preset values, or both simultaneously. However, compared to other modes, it also approaches the hardware limits of the compressor and fan. Prolonged operation may cause the temperature of electrical components and control systems to exceed their limits. Therefore, within the design margin, Rampage Mode is allowed to run for 5-60 minutes before exiting. The duration of Rampage Mode can be set by the user or left as a default value.

[0072] For example, the environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located may include, but is not limited to: linkage signals from a smart home system, short-term strong sunlight or high temperature forecasts provided by a weather application (APP), surface temperature of walls or objects detected by indoor infrared sensors, and sensor signals used to characterize the opening and closing status of doors, windows, or curtains. Through the environmental information of the air conditioner's environment, changes in the indoor heat load that are about to occur in the target space can be characterized.

[0073] For example, the predicted state of a human body within a target space may include: the predicted time when the human body is within the target space, the predicted perceived temperature of the human body within the target space, and the predicted position of the human body within the target space.

[0074] Optionally, the status parameters of the air conditioner may include, for example, real-time operating data of the air conditioner, such as starting current, condenser pressure, cooling or heating temperature, and historical data (such as the accumulated high-load operating time of the day).

[0075] Optionally, the trigger confidence of the aforementioned target mode can be used, for example, to characterize the accuracy of automatically determining whether the target mode needs to be activated based on the trigger parameters of that mode (or, in other words, the trigger confidence is used to characterize whether the conditions for activating the target mode are met). A higher trigger confidence indicates a higher accuracy in activating the target mode based on the trigger parameters of that mode, meaning it is more likely to meet the conditions for activating the target mode. A lower trigger confidence indicates a lower accuracy in activating the target mode based on the trigger parameters of that mode, meaning it is more likely to not meet the conditions for activating the target mode.

[0076] Optionally, the air conditioner can input the aforementioned mode triggering parameters into a confidence assessment model to obtain the triggering confidence of the target mode. This confidence assessment model can be, for example, a pre-trained deep learning model or machine learning model that "can output a confidence level characterizing the accuracy of the air conditioner automatically entering the target mode under the input mode triggering parameters."

[0077] In step S13, in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target mode.

[0078] Optionally, the air conditioner may determine to activate the target mode and control the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode when the trigger confidence level is greater than or equal to a preset confidence threshold. If the trigger confidence level is less than the preset confidence threshold, the air conditioner may optionally execute a process that does not activate the target mode (e.g., remain in the off state, or continue to maintain other operating modes).

[0079] For example, the air conditioner can control its actuators to operate according to the operating parameters of a target mode. For instance, taking the aforementioned "violent mode" as the target mode, the operating parameters of this target mode can be set to a higher level than the normal comfort mode. For example, in this target mode during cooling operation, the operating parameters may include: a higher indoor fan speed, a higher outdoor fan speed, a faster compressor frequency increase rate, etc., to achieve rapid cooling. Optionally, the air conditioner may pre-store the operating parameters of each actuator under various operating modes. The actuator can be any component in the air conditioner used to perform physical actions to regulate temperature, airflow, etc. For example, the actuator may include, but is not limited to: a compressor, an indoor unit fan, an outdoor unit fan, a cooling capacity control expansion valve, etc.

[0080] In this embodiment, the trigger confidence level for activating the target mode is determined by the mode trigger parameters of the target mode. These trigger parameters may include at least one of the following: environmental information, predictions of the human body's state within the target space, and the air conditioner's state parameters. This achieves a comprehensive evaluation of at least one dimension of the target mode trigger condition. Because this trigger confidence level does not rely on a single signal but can integrate multiple information such as predicted potential user needs and the air conditioner's own capabilities, it improves the accuracy of automatically activating the target mode in advance. Using this method, the activation of the target mode can be determined based on the trigger confidence level, and the air conditioner can be controlled to operate in that target mode. This transforms the air conditioner's activation decision from passively responding to user commands to actively predicting whether to activate the target mode. Therefore, this method not only achieves proactive activation of the target mode and improves the user experience but also reduces the possibility of false triggering or delayed activation of the target mode due to misjudgment of a single signal, further improving the accuracy and timeliness of responding to user comfort needs.

[0081] The following section details how an air conditioner determines the trigger confidence level, which characterizes whether the conditions for activating the target mode, are met based on mode trigger parameters:

[0082] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining trigger confidence according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 As shown, as one possible implementation, the method may include the following steps:

[0083] S21. Based on environmental information, determine the initial confidence level of the first trigger of the target pattern.

[0084] For example, the air conditioner can determine the initial confidence level of the first trigger based on environmental information of the environment in which the air conditioner is located, and a mapping relationship between environmental information and confidence levels (this mapping relationship can be, for example, calibrated offline by a technician and pre-stored in the air conditioner controller). For instance, if the environmental information of the environment in which the air conditioner is located is used to characterize a "short-term high temperature red warning" or a "strong sunlight alarm," then the initial confidence level of the first trigger can be a high confidence level (e.g., 0.9). If the environmental information of the environment in which the air conditioner is located is used to characterize "west-facing wall temperature exceeding 35°C," then the initial confidence level of the first trigger can be a moderately high confidence level (e.g., 0.7). If the environmental information of the environment in which the air conditioner is located is used to characterize a normal temperature rise, then the initial confidence level of the first trigger can be a low confidence level (e.g., 0.3).

[0085] S22. Based on the state prediction results, determine the second trigger initial confidence level of the target mode.

[0086] In some embodiments, the predicted state of the human body within the target space may include: the predicted time when the human body is within the target space, and / or the predicted perceived temperature of the human body within the target space.

[0087] The predicted time when the human body is in the target space can be, for example, predicted based on the user's historical time in that target space. It should be understood that the air conditioner's backend server can, for example, predict the predicted time when the human body is in the target space based on the user's historical time in that target space, and synchronize this predicted time to the air conditioner. Alternatively, the air conditioner can, for example, predict when the user will return to the target space (e.g., "expected to arrive home in 10 minutes") based on monitoring data from intelligent interconnected devices such as millimeter-wave radar and smart door locks.

[0088] Optionally, the air conditioner can, for example, obtain the predicted perceived temperature of the human body within the target space by linking with a weather application. This weather application can be used to provide the predicted perceived temperature to the air conditioner. It should be understood that this invention does not limit how the weather application predicts the perceived temperature of the human body.

[0089] For example, the air conditioner can determine the second initial trigger confidence level based on the interval between the predicted time when a person is in the target space and the current time. For example, this second initial trigger confidence level can be negatively correlated with the interval length. That is, the shorter the interval length, the higher the second initial trigger confidence level; the longer the interval length, the lower the second initial trigger confidence level.

[0090] For example, taking a season where cooling is required (e.g., summer) as an example, the air conditioner can determine the aforementioned second trigger initial confidence level based on the predicted perceived temperature and a mapping relationship between perceived temperature and confidence level (this mapping relationship can be, for example, calibrated offline by a technician and pre-stored in the air conditioner controller). For example, this second trigger initial confidence level can be positively correlated with the predicted perceived temperature. That is, the higher the predicted perceived temperature, the higher the second trigger initial confidence level. The lower the predicted perceived temperature, the lower the second trigger initial confidence level.

[0091] Taking a season where heating is required (e.g., winter) as an example, the air conditioner can determine the aforementioned second trigger initial confidence level based on the predicted perceived temperature and a mapping relationship between perceived temperature and confidence level (this mapping relationship can be calibrated offline by a technician and pre-stored in the air conditioner controller). For example, this second trigger initial confidence level can be negatively correlated with the predicted perceived temperature. That is, the lower the predicted perceived temperature, the higher the second trigger initial confidence level; the higher the predicted perceived temperature, the lower the second trigger initial confidence level.

[0092] For example, the state prediction result may include the prediction time and the prediction perceived temperature. The air conditioner may obtain the second trigger initial confidence by weighting the above "confidence level determined based on the prediction time" and the above "confidence level determined based on the prediction perceived temperature".

[0093] Predicting when a person is within the target space allows the air conditioner to anticipate demand and plan its activation time in advance. Furthermore, predicting the perceived temperature within the target space, combined with environmental factors and subjective human sensation, more closely aligns with the user's actual comfort needs. Therefore, by employing these methods, the decision to trigger the target mode incorporates advance timing and / or the user's perceived temperature, thereby reducing user waiting time and making the air conditioner's response more tailored to personalized comfort goals. This further enhances the predictability and accuracy of automatically activating the target mode.

[0094] S23. Based on the state parameters, determine the initial confidence level of the third trigger for the target pattern.

[0095] For example, an air conditioner can input its state parameters into any existing large language model to obtain the third trigger initial confidence of the target mode. For instance, the air conditioner can construct a prompt word based on its state parameters (this prompt word can be used to indicate the confidence of activating the target mode based on the air conditioner's state parameters, considering factors such as meeting user needs and ensuring the safe operation of the air conditioner), and then input this prompt word into the large language model to obtain the aforementioned third trigger initial confidence.

[0096] S24. Based on the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level, the above-mentioned trigger confidence level is obtained.

[0097] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may obtain the trigger confidence of the target mode based on a weighted sum of the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence. This method takes into account that information from different dimensions may contribute differently to the triggering of the target mode, improving the flexibility of trigger confidence calculation and accurately reflecting the actual importance of information from each dimension, thus further improving the accuracy of the target mode triggering timing.

[0098] For example, the air conditioner can use the weighted sum of the first, second, and third initial trigger confidence levels as the trigger confidence level of the target mode. Alternatively, the air conditioner can use the product of this weighted sum and a target coefficient as the trigger confidence level of the target mode. The target coefficient can be determined by the air conditioner based on at least one piece of information, such as the current season and the frequency with which the user has historically activated the target mode. For example, the target coefficient for spring and autumn can be lower than the target coefficients for winter and summer. For example, the target coefficient can be positively correlated with the frequency with which the user has historically activated the target mode.

[0099] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the air conditioner may, for example, use the average of the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence as the trigger confidence of the target mode.

[0100] In some embodiments, the weights of the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level can also be dynamically updatable weights. For example, after controlling the air conditioner to operate in the target mode, the weights of the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level can be updated.

[0101] For example, after controlling the air conditioner to operate in a target mode, it can also respond to an instruction to exit the target mode and obtain the actual runtime of that target mode. Then, the air conditioner can update the weights of the first trigger initial confidence level, the second trigger initial confidence level, and the third trigger initial confidence level based on the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime. The predicted runtime can be predetermined based on the mode trigger parameters.

[0102] Optionally, the command to exit the target mode can be triggered in various ways, and this invention does not limit this. For example, the air conditioner can generate a command to exit the target mode when the temperature in the target space has reached the set temperature, the duration of the target mode operation has reached the preset duration, or the air conditioner's health monitoring shows an abnormality. Alternatively, the air conditioner can also receive the aforementioned command to exit the target mode triggered by the user. In response to the command to exit the target mode, the air conditioner can record the duration of the current target mode operation from start to finish as the aforementioned actual operating time.

[0103] Optionally, the predicted runtime can be, for example, a duration pre-stored in the air conditioner (e.g., the predicted runtime can be calibrated by a technician through offline experiments; or, the predicted runtime can be determined based on the technician's experience). Alternatively, the air conditioner can also predict the required runtime for the target mode based on the aforementioned mode trigger parameters, for example, through a duration estimation model (e.g., a pre-trained deep learning model).

[0104] For example, the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime can be the absolute value of the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime. Then, the air conditioner can, for example, update the weights of the first trigger initial confidence level, the second trigger initial confidence level, and the third trigger initial confidence level based on this absolute value with a preset step size.

[0105] Optionally, the updated logic may include, for example, reducing the weight of factors that cause the error between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime, and increasing the weight of factors that align with the actual results. For instance, if the actual runtime is much longer than the predicted runtime (i.e., significantly underestimated), it indicates that the air conditioner may have underestimated the environmental heat load or the performance degradation of the air conditioner when making its decision, while the weight of the user's immediate needs may have been too high. Therefore, the weight of the initial confidence level of the first trigger and / or the initial confidence level of the third trigger can be increased, and the weight of the initial confidence level of the second trigger can be decreased accordingly. If the actual runtime is much shorter than the predicted runtime (i.e., overestimated), it indicates that the environmental heat load has been overestimated or the actual capacity of the equipment is stronger. In this case, the weight of the initial confidence level of the first trigger and / or the initial confidence level of the third trigger can be decreased, and the weight of the initial confidence level of the second trigger can be increased.

[0106] Alternatively, the air conditioner can update the weights of the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level based on the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime of the target mode. This can also be achieved by referring to any existing weight update iteration method, such as updating the weights through a preset learning rate, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0107] By employing the above method, after exiting the target mode, the weights of each confidence component (the aforementioned first trigger initial confidence, second trigger initial confidence, and third trigger initial confidence) are dynamically updated based on the difference between the actual and predicted runtime of the target mode. This enables the air conditioner to adaptively learn the importance of different signal sources (environmental information of the air conditioner's location, the predicted time when the human body is in the target space, and the air conditioner's state parameters) during operation. Therefore, online self-learning and continuous optimization of the target mode trigger timing are achieved, allowing the air conditioner to predict the target mode trigger timing more and more accurately, further improving the user experience.

[0108] In this embodiment, the environmental information of the air conditioner's location, the predicted time when the human body is in the target space, and the air conditioner's state parameters are converted into a first initial trigger confidence level, a second initial trigger confidence level, and a third initial trigger confidence level, respectively. These three confidence levels are then fused to obtain the trigger confidence level of the target mode. Because signals from different sources contribute differently to the prediction of whether the target mode needs to be automatically activated, obtaining the trigger confidence level of the target mode based on these three confidence levels allows for the comprehensive utilization of multi-source heterogeneous information and a quantitative assessment of the necessity of triggering the target mode. Through this method, the decision to trigger the target mode is not based on a simple judgment of a single condition, but rather on an evaluation based on multi-dimensional data fusion, thus further improving the robustness and accuracy of the decision on whether to automatically activate the target mode.

[0109] The following is a detailed explanation of how an air conditioner determines whether to activate a target mode based on trigger confidence:

[0110] As one possible implementation, the air conditioner can determine whether to activate the target mode based on the aforementioned trigger confidence level and the air conditioner's health monitoring results.

[0111] For example, before the air conditioner is controlled to operate in the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching the preset confidence threshold, it can also obtain the health monitoring results of the air conditioner based on the status parameters.

[0112] Optionally, the above health monitoring results can be used to characterize whether there are any abnormalities in the operation of the air conditioner.

[0113] In some embodiments, the air conditioner can input the aforementioned state parameters into an air conditioner health monitoring model to obtain the air conditioner's health monitoring results. This air conditioner health monitoring model can be, for example, a pre-trained deep learning model or machine learning model that "can output a judgment result on whether the air conditioner is operating abnormally under the input state parameters."

[0114] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the air conditioner may also obtain the health monitoring results based on the aforementioned state parameters and the mapping relationship between the state parameters and health monitoring results. The mapping relationship between the state parameters and health monitoring results may, for example, be a mapping relationship calibrated by technicians through offline experiments and pre-stored in the air conditioner.

[0115] Alternatively, in some embodiments, taking the above-mentioned state parameters as an example, including the air conditioner's starting current, the air conditioner's condenser pressure, and the cumulative duration of the air conditioner's operation in the target mode within a historical preset time period, the air conditioner can, for example, determine the health monitoring results to characterize that the air conditioner is operating normally when the starting current is less than or equal to a preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is within a preset safe pressure range, and the cumulative duration is less than or equal to a preset safe cumulative operating duration.

[0116] Alternatively, the air conditioner may determine that the health monitoring results are used to characterize an abnormality in its operation when at least one of the following conditions is present: the starting current is greater than a preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is outside a preset safe pressure range, or the cumulative duration is greater than a preset safe cumulative running time.

[0117] Optionally, the aforementioned starting current can refer to the current value generated by the air conditioner (e.g., the air conditioner compressor) at the moment of startup or in the initial stage of startup. This current value can be used to reflect the magnitude of the air conditioner motor load. The aforementioned condenser pressure can refer to the pressure value of the refrigerant at the condenser during the air conditioner's refrigeration cycle, which can be used to reflect the refrigeration system's workload and heat dissipation status. The aforementioned historical preset time period can be set according to actual needs, such as 24 hours, one day, or one week prior to the current moment. The cumulative duration of operation of the target mode within the aforementioned historical preset time period can refer to the total duration during which the air conditioner has operated the target mode (such as sprint mode or rapid cooling mode) within that historical preset time period.

[0118] Optionally, the aforementioned preset safe starting current can be a pre-set current safety threshold. Different air conditioner models, compressor specifications, or circuit designs may have different preset safe starting currents. A starting current less than or equal to the preset safe starting current indicates that the electrical load is within a safe range when the air conditioner starts, reducing the possibility of circuit overheating and damage due to excessive current. A starting current greater than the preset safe starting current indicates that the electrical load is outside a safe range when the air conditioner starts, which may lead to excessive current and subsequent circuit overheating and damage.

[0119] Optionally, the preset safe pressure range can be a pre-defined safe operating pressure zone, which can be related to the refrigerant type, ambient temperature, and system design pressure. When the condenser pressure is within the preset safe pressure range, it indicates that the refrigeration system is operating at a safe pressure level, reducing the possibility of system failure or safety hazards caused by excessive pressure, and preventing poor cooling performance due to excessively low pressure. When the condenser pressure is outside the preset safe pressure range, it indicates that the refrigeration system is operating outside the safe pressure level, posing a safety hazard.

[0120] Optionally, the aforementioned preset safe cumulative running time can be a pre-set time threshold. By ensuring that the target mode is activated when the cumulative running time is less than or equal to the preset safe cumulative running time, excessive wear or overheating of core components such as the compressor due to prolonged high-load operation is avoided, thus ensuring the service life of the air conditioner. For example, the preset safe cumulative running time can be set to 30 minutes.

[0121] When the above-mentioned trigger confidence level reaches the preset confidence threshold, and the health monitoring result is used to characterize the air conditioner's operation without abnormalities, the air conditioner can be controlled to operate in the target mode.

[0122] Optionally, the aforementioned preset confidence threshold can be, for example, a confidence threshold calibrated by technicians through offline experiments. In some embodiments, the preset confidence threshold can be, for example, 0.7 (i.e., 70%).

[0123] If the aforementioned trigger confidence level is greater than or equal to (reaches) the preset confidence threshold, and the health monitoring results are used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality, it indicates that the current trigger to start the target mode is highly accurate (i.e., meets the target mode start conditions), and the air conditioner is currently operating without abnormality in the target mode, thus ensuring the accuracy of the automatic start of the target mode and the safety of the target mode operation.

[0124] In some embodiments, if the aforementioned trigger confidence level is less than a preset confidence threshold (indicating that the accuracy of triggering the target mode is low), and if the health monitoring results are used to characterize an abnormality in the air conditioner's operation (indicating that the safety of the air conditioner operating in the target mode is low), the air conditioner may not activate the target mode to avoid automatically activating it. This method ensures both the safety of the air conditioner's operation and the accuracy of automatically entering the target mode.

[0125] The following uses an air conditioner, including its actuators, as an example to explain in detail how an air conditioner is controlled to operate according to a target mode:

[0126] As one possible implementation, the air conditioner can control the actuator to operate at a first power for a first preset duration. After the first preset duration, the air conditioner can detect the temperature within the target space. Then, the air conditioner determines whether the temperature difference between the target space temperature and the set temperature is greater than a preset temperature difference.

[0127] Then, in response to the temperature difference between the target space temperature and the set temperature being greater than a preset temperature difference, and the health monitoring results of the air conditioner after a first preset time period being used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormalities, the air conditioner controls the actuator to operate at the second power for a second preset time period. The first power is less than the second power.

[0128] Taking a compressor as the actuator, the first power and the second power mentioned above can be the power of the compressor. Taking a fan of an outdoor or indoor unit as the actuator, the first power and the second power mentioned above can be the rotational power of the fan (the higher the power, the higher the speed, and the lower the power, the lower the speed).

[0129] Optionally, the first power can be a performance setting used to achieve "low-impact pre-adjustment". The first power can be higher than the power of the normal comfort mode and lower than the second power. For example, the air conditioner can control the compressor to run at a moderately fast up-frequency rate to an intermediate frequency, and control the indoor and outdoor fans to run at a relatively high (but not maximum) speed.

[0130] Optionally, the first preset duration can be a fixed value, such as 2 minutes or 3 minutes, pre-stored in the air conditioner. In some embodiments, the first preset duration can also be dynamically calculated and determined by the air conditioner based on the temperature difference between the initial temperature and the set temperature in the target space. For example, a rule of running for 1 to 3 minutes (i.e., the first preset duration) is used whenever a 1°C decrease (or increase) is needed (i.e., the temperature difference between the initial temperature and the set temperature in the target space), dynamically determining the first preset duration, and ensuring that the first preset duration is less than or equal to the maximum preset duration.

[0131] The above methods avoid causing users drastic temperature differences and airflow shocks, and ensure the comfort of the human activity area by gently and quickly adjusting to the set temperature.

[0132] For example, an air conditioner can detect the temperature in the target space through a built-in room temperature sensor or an environmental sensor connected to the air conditioner.

[0133] If the temperature difference between the target space and the set temperature is greater than the preset temperature difference (indicating that the air conditioner needs to further adjust the temperature in the target space), and the health monitoring results of the air conditioner after the first preset time are used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality (indicating that the air conditioner has the ability to operate in the target mode), then the air conditioner can control the actuator to operate at the second power for the second preset time.

[0134] Optionally, the aforementioned second preset duration can be a fixed duration value, such as the maximum duration for which the actuator operates at the aforementioned second power. For example, this maximum duration can be no more than 5 minutes of continuous operation in a single run. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the second preset duration can also be a duration dynamically determined by the air conditioner based on its current safe operating state. For example, the air conditioner can determine the remaining safe operating time based on state parameters that can characterize the safe operating state of the air conditioner, such as the current temperature or condensing pressure of the compressor.

[0135] By controlling the actuator to operate at the second power for the second preset duration, the actuator is prevented from working continuously under high load for a long time, thereby improving the safety of the air conditioner's target operating mode.

[0136] If the temperature difference between the target space and the set temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference (indicating that the air conditioner does not need to further adjust the temperature in the target space more drastically), and the health monitoring result of the air conditioner after the first preset time period is used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating abnormally (indicating that the air conditioner does not have the ability to operate safely in the target mode), if either of these two situations occurs, the air conditioner may not control the actuator to operate according to the second power control (for example, the air conditioner may control the actuator to operate according to the power corresponding to the set temperature).

[0137] By employing the aforementioned operational logic, combining the temperature difference between the target space and the set temperature, and using a second safety and health check as a prerequisite for entering the second power control mode, a safe and gradual entry into the target mode is achieved. This method reduces energy waste caused by over-adjustment and minimizes user discomfort. Furthermore, the safety of the air conditioning's target operating mode is further ensured through safety checks and the limitation of a second preset time.

[0138] In some embodiments, before the actuator operates at the first power for a first preset duration, the air conditioner may first acquire the position of the human body within the target space. During the first preset duration of operation of the actuator at the first power, the air outlet direction of the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be the position of the human body within the target space.

[0139] For example, the air conditioner can obtain the aforementioned location through sensors deployed within the target space. For instance, the air conditioner can detect and locate its position within the target space using infrared thermal imaging sensors, millimeter-wave radar, or cameras. Alternatively, the air conditioner can also determine its location by combining Bluetooth positioning signals from smart devices carried by the user (such as mobile phones or wearable devices).

[0140] Air conditioners can adjust the direction of airflow, for example, by adjusting the angle or oscillation mode of the air deflector on the indoor unit. For instance, if a person is located in the southeast corner of the room, the air conditioner can control the air deflector to concentrate the airflow in that direction.

[0141] In some embodiments, if there are multiple human bodies in the target space, i.e., the locations of multiple human bodies are detected, the aforementioned airflow direction can be an oscillation pattern that covers the locations of all human bodies.

[0142] By identifying the location of the human body in the target space and controlling the pre-cooling (the actuator operates at the first power for a first preset time) airflow direction towards that location, the cooling energy is concentrated on the user's area, automatically accelerating the adjustment of the user's perceived temperature, thereby further shortening the waiting time for the user to perceive coolness and thus further improving the user experience.

[0143] As one possible implementation, the target space may include multiple rooms, each equipped with an indoor air conditioning unit. Before controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode, the air conditioner may first obtain a first operating threshold for the outdoor unit in the target mode. Then, based on the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit and the weight of the room, the air conditioner can determine a second operating threshold for the indoor unit of the room in the target mode.

[0144] Then, the air conditioner can control the outdoor unit to operate in the target mode within the first operating threshold, and control the indoor unit to operate in the target mode within the second operating threshold.

[0145] The first operating threshold can be used to represent the maximum total output capacity or power limit allowed by the outdoor unit (such as a compressor or fan) in the target mode, and is the total rated constraint of the air conditioner in the target mode. For example, the air conditioner can determine the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit in the target mode based on the target mode and the mapping relationship between each operating mode and the operating threshold of the outdoor unit.

[0146] Optionally, the weights of the rooms described above can be used to characterize the priority of cooling (or heating) the rooms. For example, these weights can be generated according to pre-configured room priorities. For instance, the higher the priority of a room for cooling (or heating), the greater its weight. The lower the priority of a room for cooling (or heating), the smaller its weight.

[0147] Optionally, the air conditioner can, for example, proportionally decompose the total capacity of the outdoor unit into a first operating threshold based on the weight of each room, and allocate the operating thresholds of the indoor units in each room accordingly. For example, taking a target space that includes rooms 1, 2, and 3 as an example, assuming the weight ratio of rooms 1, 2, and 3 is 2:2:6, the ratio of the operating thresholds of the indoor units in the rooms can be 2:2:6.

[0148] Alternatively, the air conditioner can first determine the second operating threshold of the indoor unit in the room with the highest weight based on the weight of each room and the day / night cycle. The air conditioner can then determine the remaining operating capacity of the outdoor unit after deducting the second operating threshold of the indoor unit in the room with the highest weight from the first operating threshold. The air conditioner then, for example, distributes this remaining operating capacity evenly (or according to weight ratios) to the other rooms besides the room with the highest weight, thereby obtaining the second operating thresholds of the indoor units in the other rooms.

[0149] Optionally, the method for controlling the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to operate in the target mode within the first operating threshold and controlling the indoor unit to operate in the target mode within the second operating threshold can refer to the method described in the foregoing embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0150] Using the above method, in scenarios where the target space includes multiple rooms, the total capacity of the outdoor unit is intelligently and dynamically allocated according to the actual priority of each room. This satisfies the rapid response needs of high-priority (high-weight) rooms while ensuring the overall stability of the air conditioning operation and the balance of energy efficiency.

[0151] The air conditioning control method provided by the present invention will be described by way of example below:

[0152] Taking the application of this air conditioning control method to smart air conditioners, or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, as an example, this air conditioning control method can be based on multi-source sensing and predictive-driven automatic / pre-cooling / turbo (also known as powerful or violent) cooling control to achieve predictive pre-cooling or pre-heating. The aforementioned air conditioners can be used in residential or commercial buildings.

[0153] The air conditioner receives external linkage signals (such as smart home scene triggers or short-term high temperature and strong sunlight warnings), human arrival and body sensation prediction (the "probability of arriving home" or arrival time given by millimeter-wave radar), as well as the air conditioner's own status (changes in starting current, condenser pressure, and the accumulated high load running time of the day), and synthesizes the trigger confidence S (range 0-1) of the target mode according to the weights.

[0154] "Phase-based Frenzy" is automatically triggered only when S > 0.7 (i.e., at least 70% confidence) and the air conditioning health constraints are met (starting current does not exceed the safety limit, system pressure is within the allowable range, and the cumulative high-load time for the day is less than, for example, 30 minutes). The "Phase-based Frenzy" process is as follows:

[0155] (1) First, perform short-term low-impact pre-cooling (the time is “pre-cooling for 1–3 minutes for every 1°C decrease, and at least 2 minutes”, and prioritize directing the cold air to the hot spot where the human body is located). If there is still a residual temperature difference greater than 0.5°C after the pre-cooling is completed and the equipment is still in the safe zone, then enter the extreme short-term full-power operation (but no more than 5 minutes at a time).

[0156] (2) When comfort is achieved or current / pressure exceeds limits, the system will retreat to the maintenance / yield mode and record the event. After each trigger, the weights of the aforementioned items will be adjusted online in small steps (learning rate can be 0.1) based on the actual cooling time and prediction error to improve the accuracy of subsequent decisions.

[0157] (3) In multi-room / multi-indoor unit scenarios, the available capacity of the outdoor unit is used as a total constraint. The limit requests of each indoor unit are allocated or reduced according to priority or confidence ratio to ensure a dynamic balance between response speed, energy consumption and equipment life.

[0158] In this embodiment, the air conditioner does not rely solely on passively detecting room temperature. Instead, it combines physical sensation, historical usage habits, and environmental factors (solar radiation, curtain / window status, indoor wall temperature, etc.) to predict short-term heating and cooling loads and initiate phased "pre-cooling" in advance to shorten the perceived waiting time for users and thus improve the user experience.

[0159] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of an air conditioning control device according to some embodiments of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 3 The air conditioning control device 30 includes a processing module 31 and a control module 32.

[0160] The processing module 31 is configured to acquire mode trigger parameters of the target mode, which include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner; and determine the trigger confidence level to characterize whether the target mode activation conditions are met based on the mode trigger parameters.

[0161] The control module 32 is configured to control the air conditioner to operate in the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold.

[0162] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0163] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device 400 according to some embodiments of the present invention. For example, device 400 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcasting terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, fitness equipment, personal digital assistant, air conditioner, etc.

[0164] Reference Figure 4 The device 400 may include one or more of the following components: a processing component 402, a memory 404, a power component 406, a multimedia component 408, an audio component 410, an input / output (I / O) interface 412, a sensor component 414, and a communication component 416.

[0165] Processing component 402 typically controls the overall operation of device 400, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 402 may include one or more processors 420 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described above. Furthermore, processing component 402 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 402 and other components. For example, processing component 402 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 408 and processing component 402.

[0166] Memory 404 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 400. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 400, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 404 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0167] The power supply component 406 provides power to the various components of the device 400. The power supply component 406 may include a power management system, one or more power sources, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to the device 400.

[0168] Multimedia component 408 includes a screen that provides an output interface between device 400 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of touch or swipe actions but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 408 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When device 400 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0169] Audio component 410 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 410 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 400 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 404 or transmitted via communication component 416. In some embodiments, audio component 410 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0170] I / O interface 412 provides an interface between processing component 402 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, power buttons, and lock buttons.

[0171] Sensor assembly 414 includes one or more sensors for providing state assessments of various aspects of device 400. For example, sensor assembly 414 may detect the on / off state of device 400, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 400, changes in the position of device 400 or a component of device 400, the presence or absence of user contact with device 400, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 400, and temperature changes of device 400. Sensor assembly 414 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 414 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 414 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0172] Communication component 416 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 400 and other devices. Device 400 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G, other communication standards, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments of the invention, communication component 416 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In some embodiments of the invention, communication component 416 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0173] In some embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus 400 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[0174] In some embodiments of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 404 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 420 of the device 400 to perform the above-described method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0175] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of an air conditioner, enables the air conditioner to perform an air conditioner control method, the method including the air conditioner control method described in any of the foregoing embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0176] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus 500 for air conditioning control according to some embodiments of the present invention. For example, apparatus 500 may be provided as a server. (See also...) Figure 5 The apparatus 500 includes a processing component 522, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by memory 532 for storing instructions executable by the processing component 522, such as application programs. The application programs stored in memory 532 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 522 is configured to execute instructions to perform the air conditioning control method described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0177] Device 500 may also include a power supply component 526 configured to perform power management of device 500, a wired or wireless network interface 550 configured to connect device 500 to a network, and an input / output (I / O) interface 558. Device 500 may operate on an operating system stored in memory 532, such as Windows Server™, Mac OS X™, Unix™, Linux™, FreeBSD™, or similar.

[0178] Some embodiments of the present invention also provide a chip system, such as Figure 6 As shown, the chip system includes at least one processor 601 and at least one interface circuit 602. The processor 601 and the interface circuit 602 are interconnected via lines. For example, the interface circuit 602 can be used to receive signals from other devices (e.g., the memory of an electronic device). As another example, the interface circuit 602 can be used to send signals to other devices (e.g., the processor 601). Exemplarily, the interface circuit 602 can read instructions stored in memory and send those instructions to the processor 601. When the instructions are executed by the processor 601, the air conditioning control device can perform the steps in the above embodiments. Of course, the chip system may also include other discrete components, and some embodiments of the present invention do not specifically limit this.

[0179] In some embodiments of the present invention, the interface circuit 602 can obtain data, program instructions and / or information from the internal storage area of ​​the chip system; it can also obtain data, program instructions and / or information from outside the chip system.

[0180] Optionally, the chip system also includes a memory 603 for storing necessary computer programs and data.

[0181] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented through hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0182] The present invention also provides a program product including executable instructions stored in a readable storage medium. At least one processor of an electronic device can read the executable instructions from the readable storage medium, and the at least one processor executes the executable instructions to cause the electronic device to implement the air conditioning control methods provided in the various embodiments described above.

[0183] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects in which the invention can be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” can be used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of the invention. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0184] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of the invention described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0185] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," and "fixing," as used in the embodiments of the present invention, should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein according to the specific circumstances.

[0186] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0187] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0188] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0189] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0190] Similarly, although the invention has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The invention includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of the invention may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0191] Other embodiments of the invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0192] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioning control method, wherein the air conditioner is used to regulate the environment within a target space, characterized in that, include: Obtain the mode triggering parameters of the target mode, wherein the mode triggering parameters include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner; Based on the mode trigger parameters, determine the trigger confidence level used to characterize whether the target mode activation condition is met; In response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target mode.

2. The air conditioning control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the trigger confidence level, which characterizes whether the target mode activation condition is met, based on the mode trigger parameters includes: Based on the environmental information, determine the first initial confidence level of the target pattern; Based on the state prediction results, the second initial confidence level of the target pattern is determined; Based on the state parameters, determine the third trigger initial confidence level of the target mode; The trigger confidence is obtained based on the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence.

3. The air conditioning control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the trigger confidence based on the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence includes: The trigger confidence is obtained by weighting the first initial trigger confidence, the second initial trigger confidence, and the third initial trigger confidence.

4. The air conditioning control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode, the method further includes: In response to an instruction to exit the target mode, obtain the actual runtime of the target mode; Based on the difference between the actual runtime and the predicted runtime, the weights of the first initial confidence level, the second initial confidence level, and the third initial confidence level are updated; wherein the predicted runtime is predetermined based on the mode triggering parameters.

5. The air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, Before controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold, the method further includes: Based on the status parameters, the health monitoring results of the air conditioner are obtained; When the trigger confidence level reaches the preset confidence threshold, and the health monitoring results are used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormalities, the air conditioner is controlled to operate according to the target mode.

6. The air conditioning control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The status parameters include: the starting current of the air conditioner, the condenser pressure of the air conditioner, and the cumulative duration of operation of the air conditioner in the target mode within a historical preset time period. Obtaining the health monitoring results of the air conditioner based on the status parameters includes: If the starting current is less than or equal to the preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is within the preset safe pressure range, and the cumulative duration is less than or equal to the preset safe cumulative running time, the health monitoring result is determined to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality. If the starting current is greater than the preset safe starting current, the condenser pressure is outside the preset safe pressure range, or the cumulative duration is greater than the preset safe cumulative running duration, the health monitoring result is determined to be used to characterize the abnormal operation of the air conditioner.

7. The air conditioning control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an actuator, and controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode includes: The actuator is controlled to operate at a first power for a first preset duration; After the first preset time period, the temperature within the target space is detected; In response to the temperature difference between the target space temperature and the set temperature being greater than a preset temperature difference, and the health monitoring result of the air conditioner after the first preset time period being used to characterize that the air conditioner is operating without abnormality, the actuator is controlled to operate at the second power for a second preset time period, wherein the first power is less than the second power.

8. The air conditioning control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, Before controlling the actuator to operate at a first power for a first preset duration, the method further includes: The position of the human body within the target space is obtained; during the first preset time period when the actuator operates at the first power, the air outlet direction of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is the position of the human body within the target space.

9. The air conditioning control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target space includes multiple rooms, each room being equipped with an indoor unit of the air conditioner. Before controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode, the method further includes: Obtain the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in the target mode; Based on the first operating threshold of the outdoor unit and the weight of the room, a second operating threshold of the indoor unit of the room in the target mode is determined; Controlling the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode includes: Control the outdoor unit to operate in the target mode within the first operating threshold; The indoor unit is controlled to operate in the target mode within the second operating threshold.

10. The air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The predicted state of the human body within the target space includes: the predicted time when the human body is within the target space, and / or the predicted perceived temperature of the human body within the target space.

11. An air conditioning control device, wherein the air conditioner is used to regulate the environment within a target space, characterized in that, include: The processing module is used to acquire mode triggering parameters of the target mode, wherein the mode triggering parameters include at least one of the following: environmental information of the environment where the air conditioner is located, the state prediction result of the human body in the target space, and the state parameters of the air conditioner; and to determine the triggering confidence level used to characterize whether the target mode activation conditions are met based on the mode triggering parameters. The control module is used to control the air conditioner to operate according to the target mode in response to the trigger confidence level reaching a preset confidence threshold.

12. An air conditioner for regulating the environment within a target space, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions to implement the air conditioning control method as described in any one of claims 1-10.

13. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the air conditioning control method as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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