Thermostat progress display method and device, air conditioner and storage medium

Abstract

This invention relates to a method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner. The method includes: after the air conditioner enters a target mode, determining in real-time the remaining time required for the inner loop temperature to reach the set temperature; determining the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the remaining time and the total time; and displaying the temperature reaching progress. This allows users to intuitively understand the current temperature change through the displayed temperature reaching progress, avoiding frequent adjustments to the set temperature and effectively improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to a method, device, air conditioner, and storage medium for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] As a temperature regulating device, an air conditioner can adjust the indoor temperature to the user's set temperature. During the temperature adjustment process, the air conditioner's operating status can be determined by the current temperature value displayed on the screen, but it cannot predict when the set temperature will be reached. This may lead users to frequently adjust the set temperature in hopes of cooling or heating up more quickly, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, the present invention provides a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner, which can display the temperature reaching progress and improve the user experience.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0005] After the air conditioner enters the target mode, the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature under the target mode is determined in real time.

[0006] The total time to reach the desired temperature is determined based on the remaining time to reach the desired temperature and the total running time in the target mode. The temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner is then determined based on the total running time and the remaining time to reach the desired temperature.

[0007] The temperature reaching progress is displayed.

[0008] Optionally, the air conditioner includes: a compressor;

[0009] The target mode is the Frenzy Mode, in which the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes. The other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode.

[0010] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes: an indoor unit, the indoor unit including: a first fan;

[0011] The target mode is the Frenzy Mode. In the Frenzy Mode, when the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is greater than the preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at a speed greater than the first preset speed. The first preset speed is the maximum speed at which the first fan operates in other modes. The other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode.

[0012] When the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at the speed set by the user.

[0013] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes an outdoor unit, which includes a second fan;

[0014] The target mode is the Frenzy Mode, in which the rotational speed of the second fan is greater than the second preset rotational speed, which is the maximum rotational speed of the second fan in other modes; the other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode.

[0015] Optionally, determining the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode includes:

[0016] The remaining time to reach the desired temperature is calculated using a capacity balance equation based on the temperature regulation capacity of the air conditioner, the inner ring temperature, and the set temperature.

[0017] The temperature regulation capability is determined based on the current operating frequency of the compressor, the speed of the first fan, and the speed of the second fan.

[0018] Optionally, determining the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode includes:

[0019] The cooling capacity of the air conditioner, the inner ring temperature, and the set temperature are input into a pre-trained prediction model to obtain the remaining time to reach the set temperature.

[0020] The prediction model is used to predict the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature, based on the cooling capacity, inner ring temperature, and set temperature.

[0021] Optionally, determining the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the elapsed running time and the remaining temperature-reaching time includes:

[0022] The percentage of the running time and the total time to reach the desired temperature is calculated to obtain the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner.

[0023] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes: a display screen;

[0024] The display of the temperature reaching progress includes:

[0025] The display screen of the air conditioner or the display interface of the application shows the value corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, or the temperature reaching progress is displayed in the form of a progress bar.

[0026] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes: a light strip;

[0027] The display of the temperature reaching progress includes:

[0028] The target light source is controlled to display according to the lighting display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress; the target light source includes the light strip or the target ambient light source.

[0029] Optionally, the target light source may have different color change effects corresponding to different lighting display parameters, so that the target light source may be displayed with different color change effects at different heating progress.

[0030] Optionally, the control target light source displays according to the light display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, including:

[0031] When the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to the preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in the first hue.

[0032] When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in a second hue, the first hue being different from the second hue.

[0033] Optionally, the light flow rate of the light source corresponding to different light display parameters is different, so that the target light source is displayed at different flow rates under different temperature reaching progress.

[0034] Optionally, the control target light source displays according to the light display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, including:

[0035] When the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to a preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a first flow rate;

[0036] When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a second flow rate, wherein the first flow rate is greater than the second flow rate.

[0037] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a temperature reaching progress display device for an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0038] The processing module is used to determine in real time the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature in the target mode after the air conditioner enters the target mode; determine the total time for reaching the temperature based on the remaining time for reaching the temperature and the running time in the target mode; and determine the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the running time and the remaining time for reaching the temperature.

[0039] The display module is used to display the temperature reaching progress.

[0040] According to a third aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner comprising: a processor, and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory, causing the processor to perform the method described in the first aspect and / or various optional embodiments of the first aspect.

[0041] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein when instructions in the storage medium are executed by a processor of an air conditioner, the air conditioner is enabled to perform the methods described in the first aspect and / or various optional embodiments of the first aspect.

[0042] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the methods described in the first aspect and any alternative embodiments.

[0043] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a chip system is provided, comprising: a processor, a memory, and at least one interface circuit; when instructions in the memory are executed by the processor, the processor is enabled to perform the method described in accordance with the first aspect and / or various optional embodiments of the first aspect.

[0044] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention can include the following beneficial effects: After the air conditioner enters the target mode, the temperature reaching progress in that target mode can be displayed in real time, that is, the progress of the current indoor temperature from reaching the user-set temperature. This allows users to intuitively understand the current temperature changes through the displayed temperature reaching progress, thus avoiding the need for frequent adjustments to the set temperature and effectively improving the user experience.

[0045] 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

[0046] 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.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the temperature reaching progress using a progress bar, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram illustrating the temperature reaching progress using color tone, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the progress of temperature reaching by the number of indicator lights, according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a display device according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a chip system according to some embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] An air conditioner, as a temperature regulating device, can adjust the indoor temperature to the user's set temperature. During the temperature adjustment process, the air conditioner's operating status can be determined by the current temperature value displayed on the screen, but it cannot predict when the set temperature will be reached.

[0057] For example, most air conditioners only display basic parameters such as the user-set temperature and the current operating mode on their screens during operation. They do not show whether the current indoor temperature has reached the set temperature, or when it was reached. This may lead users to frequently adjust the set temperature in hopes of faster cooling or heating, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0058] Based on this, embodiments of the present invention provide a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner. After the air conditioner enters the target mode, the time required for the current indoor temperature to reach the set temperature is determined in real time, and the temperature reaching progress is determined and displayed based on the time. This allows users to intuitively perceive the time required for the current indoor temperature to reach the set temperature and the progress, which can avoid users frequently adjusting the set temperature and improve the user experience.

[0059] The target mode can be any operating mode of the air conditioner. For example, the target mode can be a high-performance or rapid temperature-regulating operating mode. In some embodiments, the target mode may also be referred to as a high-performance mode, rapid cooling mode, rapid heating mode, or powerful mode, etc. This invention does not limit the target mode.

[0060] 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.

[0061] It should be noted that in this invention, the target mode is the berserk mode. In the following embodiments, if berserk mode is mentioned, it refers to the target mode.

[0062] The target mode of the present invention will now be described by examining the operating states of the compressor, the first fan, and the second fan in the air conditioner. The first fan is located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner and can also be referred to as the indoor fan. The second fan is located in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and can also be referred to as the outdoor fan.

[0063] Optionally, in the "Rampage" mode, the air conditioner's compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency, where the preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes. These other modes refer to any of the air conditioner's multiple modes other than the "Rampage" mode; this embodiment of the invention does not limit the scope of these other modes.

[0064] The upper limit (i.e., maximum value) of the compressor operating frequency varies in different modes, and the preset frequency is the maximum of multiple upper limit values. Different air conditioners have different preset frequencies, and this invention does not limit the preset frequency.

[0065] Because the compressor operates at a higher frequency than in other modes in Ramp mode, Ramp mode can achieve rapid cooling or rapid heating.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] In operating modes other than the scorching mode, the highest operating frequency of the compressor at maximum load is n1. In scorching mode, the compressor operating frequency is n2. Under the same operating conditions, n2 > n1, where n1 is less than the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency, and n2 is less than or equal to the upper limit of the compressor nameplate frequency. For example, in operating modes other than the scorching mode, taking a certain model of air conditioner as an example, in cooling mode, n1 is (80-90) Hz, in heating mode, n1 is (100-110) Hz, in scorching mode, in cooling mode, n2 is (91-140) Hz, and in heating mode, n2 is (111-140) Hz.

[0069] 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.

[0070] In this way, when the air conditioner is in target mode, by controlling the compressor to operate at a higher frequency than in other modes, the user's need for rapid cooling or heating can be met, thus improving the user experience.

[0071] Optionally, in the "frenzy" mode, the first fan operates as follows: when the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is greater than a preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at a speed greater than a first preset speed; this first preset speed is the maximum speed at which the first fan operates in other modes. When the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at a speed set by the user.

[0072] The inner ring temperature is the indoor ambient temperature that the indoor unit detects in real time through temperature sensors and other temperature detection devices.

[0073] The set temperature is a target temperature that the user presets via the device's control panel, remote control, or linked APP. For example, set it to 24℃ when cooling and 26℃ when heating.

[0074] The first fan operates at different speeds in different modes, and the first preset speed is the maximum value among the speeds in multiple other modes. Different air conditioners correspond to different first preset speeds, and this invention does not limit this first preset speed.

[0075] The first fan is the fan component in the indoor unit used for air circulation and heat exchange. Its speed directly affects the heat exchange efficiency between indoor air and the heat exchanger. The higher the speed of the first fan, the faster the air circulation and the more obvious the cooling or heating effect.

[0076] The maximum permissible speed is the highest operating speed that the first fan can reach, which may be affected by the hardware performance of the equipment, the rated parameters of the motor, noise standards, etc., and this invention does not limit it.

[0077] The speed set by the user is the speed preset by the user according to their needs (such as pursuing quietness, avoiding direct airflow, etc.), such as low speed, medium speed, high speed, etc.

[0078] After the air conditioner enters the madness mode, it reads the inner ring temperature and the set temperature in real time and calculates the absolute difference between the two. When the difference is greater than the preset temperature difference, it means that the current indoor temperature is far from the set temperature and the temperature needs to be controlled quickly with the maximum heat exchange efficiency. Therefore, it can send a command to the first fan to run at a higher speed, so that the first fan runs at a speed greater than the first preset speed.

[0079] After the first fan starts running at a higher speed, the inner ring temperature will gradually approach the set temperature. During this process, the absolute difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature continues to be calculated in real time. When the absolute difference is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, it indicates that the current indoor temperature is close to the set temperature, the demand for heat exchange efficiency decreases, and the first fan does not need to maintain a high speed. At this time, the first fan can switch to the speed set by the user.

[0080] In this way, in the "violent mode," if the indoor temperature differs significantly from the user-set temperature, the primary fan will operate at its maximum speed to maximize its heat exchange capacity, quickly narrowing the temperature gap and achieving rapid cooling or heating. Furthermore, when the indoor temperature approaches the user-set temperature, the system switches to the user-defined fan speed, ensuring a stable temperature approaching the set value while avoiding excessive noise or strong airflow caused by continuous high speed.

[0081] Optionally, in the Frenzy mode, the second fan operates as follows: the speed of the second fan is greater than the second preset speed, which is the maximum speed at which the second fan operates in other modes.

[0082] For example, when entering the Frenzy Mode, the second fan can operate at the maximum permissible speed.

[0083] The lower limit (i.e. minimum speed) of the second fan speed is different in different modes. The minimum speed when running in other modes is the minimum of multiple lower limits.

[0084] For example, in the rage mode, the control of the speed of the second fan may include: when entering the rage mode, the second fan runs at the maximum allowed speed; after a preset time of operation, or when the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to a preset value, the speed of the second fan is controlled according to the current operating status of the air conditioner (such as the compressor frequency) so that the speed of the second fan remains greater than the minimum speed during operation in other modes.

[0085] In this way, when entering the "frenzy mode," the second fan operates at its maximum permissible speed, enabling rapid cooling or heating after entering this mode. Furthermore, in frenzy mode, the second fan always operates at a speed greater than the minimum speed required in other modes, resulting in faster cooling or heating compared to other modes.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] It should be understood that the "Rampage Mode" can exceed the limitations of other modes, with at least one of the operating frequency and fan speed exceeding the preset value, or both. 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.

[0089] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention. The air conditioner can be used to regulate the environment within a target space. The method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner 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 method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner can be the processing module (or in some embodiments, the executing entity of the method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner 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 method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner may include the following steps:

[0090] In step S11, after the air conditioner enters the target mode, the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature under the target mode is determined in real time.

[0091] The relevant operating parameters for the target mode can be found in the description of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0092] In this step, determining the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode can include the following two possible implementations:

[0093] One possible implementation, determining the remaining time for the inner loop temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode, may include: calculating the remaining time for reaching the target temperature using a capacity balance equation based on the air conditioner's temperature regulation capacity, the inner loop temperature, and the set temperature.

[0094] The temperature regulation capability is determined based on the current operating frequency of the compressor, the speed of the first fan, and the speed of the second fan.

[0095] Temperature regulation capability can be defined as the current cooling or heating power of the air conditioner.

[0096] The capacity balance equation is a physical model or simplified formula based on the law of conservation of energy. Its core is the balance between temperature regulation demand and regulation capacity. That is, by the ratio of the current temperature difference that needs to be compensated to the amount of temperature change that can be achieved per unit time, combined with correction terms such as indoor space heat load, the remaining time to reach the desired temperature is finally obtained. The expression can be simplified to: Remaining time to reach the desired temperature = (absolute difference between inner ring temperature and set temperature) / (temperature regulation amount per unit time × correction coefficient).

[0097] For example, after the air conditioner enters the target mode, it collects the inner ring temperature, set temperature, compressor operating frequency, real-time speed of the first fan, and real-time speed of the second fan. The collected data is then preprocessed, for example, by filtering to remove abnormal fluctuation data (such as interference values ​​that rise or fall suddenly) to ensure the accuracy of the collected parameters.

[0098] Furthermore, based on the compressor frequency, the corresponding temperature regulation capacity Q0 is found from the mapping table of compressor operating frequency and temperature regulation capacity (e.g., 35Hz corresponds to a cooling capacity of 3000W). Based on the first fan speed, the corresponding indoor heat exchange efficiency coefficient k1 is found (e.g., 1200r / min corresponds to k1=1.0, representing that the heat exchange efficiency reaches the rated value). Based on the second fan speed, the corresponding outdoor heat exchange efficiency coefficient k2 is found (e.g., 1500r / min corresponds to k2=1.02, representing that the heat exchange efficiency is slightly higher than the rated value). The real-time temperature regulation capacity Q=Q0×k1×k2 (e.g., 3000W×1.0×1.02=3060W), or converted to the temperature change per unit time ΔT / Δt (e.g., 1.2℃ / min, that is, the indoor temperature can be reduced by 1.2℃ per minute).

[0099] Calculate the absolute difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature, ΔT = |T_inner - T_set| (e.g., in cooling mode, 29℃ - 26℃ = 3℃, then ΔT = 3℃). Call the capacity balance equation corresponding to the target mode, substitute ΔT and the real-time temperature regulation capacity (ΔT / Δt), and multiply by a preset correction coefficient k (e.g., a correction coefficient considering indoor space size and insulation performance, taken as 1.05). Then, calculate the remaining time t to reach the desired temperature using the formula t = ΔT ÷ (ΔT / Δt × k). For example, if ΔT = 3℃, ΔT / Δt = 1.2℃ / min, and k = 1.05, then t = 3 ÷ (1.2 × 1.05) ≈ 2.38 minutes, meaning approximately 2 minutes and 23 seconds remain before reaching the desired temperature. If the target mode is a high-performance mode, the calculated remaining time t to reach the desired temperature will be smaller due to the stronger regulation capacity (larger ΔT / Δt).

[0100] For example, if a parameter fails to be acquired (such as a speed sensor failure), the preset default value (such as the first fan speed being the rated speed, corresponding to k1=1.0) is used for calculation to ensure that the process is not interrupted.

[0101] For example, parameters can be re-collected and the remaining time to reach the temperature can be updated every 1-3 seconds to adapt to changes in adjustment capability caused by parameter fluctuations during operation (such as changes in compressor operating frequency, fan speed adjustment, etc.), thereby making the estimated remaining time to reach the temperature more accurate.

[0102] In this way, based on the air conditioner's temperature regulation capacity, the inner ring temperature, and the set temperature, the remaining time to reach the desired temperature is calculated using a capacity balance equation, resulting in a high degree of accuracy in determining the remaining time to reach the desired temperature.

[0103] Another possible implementation is to input the air conditioner's temperature regulation capacity, inner loop temperature, and set temperature into the prediction model to obtain the remaining time to reach the desired temperature.

[0104] The predictive model is used to predict the remaining time for the inner loop temperature to reach the target temperature, based on the temperature regulation capability, the inner loop temperature, and the set temperature.

[0105] It should be understood that this temperature regulation capability refers to the power of the air conditioner, such as cooling power or heating power.

[0106] Predictive models can include various models, trained or untrained. For example, a predictive model can be an algorithmic model pre-trained based on a large amount of historical data, such as a neural network model or a regression model, or it can be a large model. This invention does not limit the predictive model.

[0107] For example, after the air conditioner enters the target mode, it can collect the inner ring temperature (e.g., 28℃) and the set temperature (e.g., 25℃) in real time. At the same time, it can calculate the real-time temperature regulation capability (e.g., power 3200W) by using the current compressor operating frequency, the first fan speed, and the second fan speed. The temperature regulation capability, inner ring temperature, and set temperature are input into the prediction model. The prediction model processes the input parameters to obtain its output remaining time to reach the desired temperature (e.g., 2.5 minutes).

[0108] For example, parameters can be re-acquired every 1-2 seconds and input into the prediction model to obtain new prediction results. If the acquisition of a parameter fails, a preset default value is used to input into the prediction model to ensure that the prediction is not interrupted.

[0109] In this way, by using a pre-trained prediction model to predict the remaining time to reach the desired temperature, the accuracy of the determined remaining temperature duration is high.

[0110] In step S12, the total temperature-reaching time is determined based on the remaining temperature-reaching time and the running time already in the target mode, and the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner is determined based on the running time already in the target mode and the remaining temperature-reaching time.

[0111] Specifically, we can obtain the time when we started entering the target mode and the duration of the current time to get the running time. Then, we calculate the sum of the running time and the remaining time to reach the target temperature to get the total time to reach the target temperature.

[0112] For example, if the running time is 5 minutes and the remaining time to reach the desired temperature is 9 minutes, then the total time to reach the desired temperature is 14 minutes.

[0113] Furthermore, the percentage of the running time and the total time to reach the desired temperature is calculated to obtain the air conditioner's temperature-reaching progress.

[0114] In this way, by calculating the percentage of the running time and the total time to reach the temperature, the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner can be obtained, so as to display the temperature-reaching progress in the future and improve the user experience.

[0115] In step S13, the temperature reaching progress is displayed.

[0116] The method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner provided by this invention determines in real time the time required for the current indoor temperature to reach the set temperature after the air conditioner enters the target mode, and determines and displays the current temperature reaching progress based on the time required, so that users can intuitively perceive the time required for the current indoor temperature to reach the set temperature and the progress status, which can avoid users frequently adjusting the set temperature and improve the user experience.

[0117] The method for displaying the temperature reaching progress is explained below.

[0118] Displaying the temperature reaching progress can include the following possible implementations:

[0119] One possible implementation, for example, is to display the numerical value corresponding to the temperature reaching progress on the air conditioner's display screen or the application's display interface, or to display the temperature reaching progress in the form of a progress bar.

[0120] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the temperature reaching progress using a progress bar, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0121] like Figure 2 As shown, the progress of reaching the desired temperature can be displayed on the air conditioner's screen using a progress bar, and the corresponding percentage value can also be displayed.

[0122] In this way, users can check the temperature reaching progress in the target mode by looking at the air conditioner's display screen or the application's display interface, enabling them to understand the temperature reaching progress more quickly and intuitively, thus improving the user experience.

[0123] Another possible implementation is to display the temperature reaching progress using light strips.

[0124] The light strip may include a light strip installed on an air conditioner or a target ambient light source.

[0125] Specifically, the target light source is controlled to display the lighting parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress; the target light source includes light strips or target ambient light sources.

[0126] The target ambient light source can be a light source set in other locations, such as a light strip or an indicator light, etc. This invention does not limit the target ambient light source.

[0127] The lighting display parameters may include the color change parameters of the light source, hue, flow rate, flicker speed, etc., but this invention does not limit these parameters.

[0128] It should be understood that different temperature reaching stages correspond to different light display parameters. After determining the temperature reaching stage, the light display parameters corresponding to the current temperature reaching stage can be determined based on the mapping relationship between the current temperature reaching stage, pre-stored temperature reaching stages, and light display parameters.

[0129] For example, the light display parameter is the light source flashing rate. When the temperature reaching progress is within a first range, the light source flashing rate is determined as the first rate. When the temperature reaching progress is within a second range, the light source flashing rate is determined as the second rate.

[0130] In this way, by controlling the light display parameters of the light source to show the temperature reaching progress, users can determine the current temperature reaching progress based on the status of the light source, thus improving the user experience.

[0131] Optionally, the lighting display parameters are the color change effects of the target light source.

[0132] Different lighting display parameters correspond to different color change effects of the target light source, so that the target light source is displayed with different color change effects at different temperature reaching stages.

[0133] In this way, different color changes are used to display different temperature reaching progress, making the display more intuitive and allowing users to quickly understand the current temperature reaching progress based on the color changes of the target light source, thus improving the user experience.

[0134] Optionally, different hues can be determined based on the temperature reaching progress. For example, the target light source can gradually change from a cool hue to a warm hue as the temperature reaching progress increases.

[0135] For example, when the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to a preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in a first hue. When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in a second hue.

[0136] The first hue is different from the second hue.

[0137] The preset progress is set in advance based on the actual situation, and the present invention does not impose specific limitations on it.

[0138] For example, the first hue is a cool hue, and the second hue is a warm hue. Thus, the warmer the hue of the target light source, the greater the progress in achieving the desired temperature.

[0139] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the temperature rise progress using color tones, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0140] like Figure 3 As shown, the target light source can be an indicator light, and the preset progress is 50%, as shown. Figure 3 As shown in (a), the indicator light is green when the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to 50%. Figure 3 As shown in (b), the indicator light is red when the temperature reaches more than 50%.

[0141] For example, the first hue is green, and the second hue is red.

[0142] In this way, different hues represent different temperature reaching progress ranges, allowing users to determine the current temperature reaching progress based on the hue of the target light source, thus improving the user experience.

[0143] Optionally, the target light source can be a flowing light source. The light display parameter is the light flow rate of the target light source.

[0144] Different light display parameters correspond to different light flow rates of the light source, so that the target light source displays at different flow rates at different temperature reaching stages.

[0145] For example, different flow rates can be determined based on the temperature reaching progress, and the temperature reaching progress is inversely proportional to the flow rate.

[0146] In this way, different light flow rates indicate different temperature reaching progress, making the display more intuitive and allowing users to quickly understand the current temperature reaching progress based on the light flow rate of the target light source, thus improving the user experience.

[0147] Optionally, different light flow rates can be determined based on the temperature reaching progress, so as to dynamically adjust the light flow rate of the target light source as the temperature reaching progress changes.

[0148] For example, when the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to a preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a first flow rate. When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a second flow rate, where the first flow rate is greater than the second flow rate.

[0149] The preset progress threshold is set in advance based on the actual situation, and the present invention does not impose specific limitations on it.

[0150] It should be noted that the preset progress and the preset progress threshold can be the same or different, and the present invention does not limit this.

[0151] The first flow rate and the second flow rate are set in advance according to the actual situation, and the present invention does not make specific limitations on them.

[0152] In this way, since the target mode is a rapid cooling or heating mode, the temperature changes rapidly and the temperature reaching progress changes rapidly at the beginning of entering the target mode, allowing a higher flow rate to control the flow of the target light source. After entering the target mode for a period of time, the temperature changes more slowly and the temperature reaching progress changes more slowly, allowing a lower flow rate to control the flow of the target light source. This achieves a lower flow rate of the target light source as the temperature reaching progress increases, thus improving the user experience.

[0153] Optionally, the target light source can be multiple indicator lights, with different numbers of indicator lights lit depending on the temperature reaching progress. The temperature reaching progress is directly proportional to the number of indicator lights lit.

[0154] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the progress of temperature reaching by the number of indicator lights, according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0155] like Figure 4 As shown, the target light source has 5 indicator lights. One indicator light is lit for every 20% increase in the temperature reaching progress. Figure 4 The indicator light shows that the temperature reaching the target range is between 40% and 60%, and two indicator lights are illuminated.

[0156] In this way, users can know the current temperature reaching progress based on the number of indicator lights that are lit.

[0157] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating the temperature reaching progress display device for an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 5 The device includes a processing module 501 and a display module 502.

[0158] The processing module 501 is configured to, after the air conditioner enters the target mode, determine in real time the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature in the target mode; determine the total time for reaching the temperature based on the remaining time for reaching the temperature and the running time in the target mode; and determine the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the running time and the remaining time for reaching the temperature.

[0159] The display module 502 is configured to display the temperature reaching progress.

[0160] 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.

[0161] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 6 As shown, the air conditioner provided in this embodiment includes at least one processor 601 and a memory 602. Optionally, the air conditioner also includes a communication component 603. The processor 601, memory 602, and communication component 603 are connected via a bus 604.

[0162] In a specific implementation, at least one processor 601 executes computer execution instructions stored in memory 602, causing at least one processor 601 to perform the above-described method.

[0163] The specific implementation process of processor 601 can be found in the above method embodiments, and its implementation principle and technical effect are similar. It will not be repeated here.

[0164] In the above embodiments, it should be understood that the processor can be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), etc. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the method disclosed in this invention can be directly implemented by a hardware processor, or implemented by a combination of hardware and software modules within the processor.

[0165] The memory may include random access memory (RAM) and may also include non-volatile memory (NVM), such as at least one disk storage device.

[0166] The bus can be an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, or an Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus, etc. Buses can be categorized as address buses, data buses, control buses, etc. For ease of illustration, the buses shown in the accompanying drawings are not limited to a single bus or a single type of bus.

[0167] In some embodiments of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory including instructions that can be executed by a processor 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.

[0168] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of a mobile terminal, enables the mobile terminal to execute a method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0169] After the air conditioner enters the target mode, the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature is determined in real time; the total time for reaching the temperature is determined based on the remaining time for reaching the temperature and the running time in the target mode; the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner is determined based on the running time and the remaining time for reaching the temperature; and the temperature reaching progress is displayed.

[0170] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a chip system according to some embodiments of the present invention, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the chip system includes at least one processor 701 and at least one interface circuit 702. The processor 701 and the interface circuit 702 are interconnected via lines. For example, the interface circuit 702 can be used to receive signals from other devices (e.g., the memory of an electronic device). As another example, the interface circuit 702 can be used to send signals to other devices (e.g., the processor 701). Exemplarily, the interface circuit 702 can read instructions stored in the memory and send those instructions to the processor 701. When the instructions are executed by the processor 701, the air conditioner's temperature reaching progress display 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.

[0171] In some embodiments of the present invention, the interface circuit 702 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.

[0172] Optionally, the chip system also includes a memory 703, which is used to store necessary computer programs and data.

[0173] 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.

[0174] 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.

[0175] 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.

[0176] 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.

[0177] 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.

[0178] 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.

[0179] 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.

[0180] 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.”

[0181] 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.”

[0182] 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.

[0183] 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. A method for displaying the temperature reaching progress of an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: After the air conditioner enters the target mode, the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature under the target mode is determined in real time. The total time to reach the desired temperature is determined based on the remaining time to reach the desired temperature and the running time already in the target mode, and the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner is determined based on the running time already in the target mode and the remaining time to reach the desired temperature. The temperature reaching progress is displayed.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a compressor; The target mode is the Frenzy Mode, in which the compressor operates at a frequency greater than a preset frequency. The preset frequency is the maximum value of the compressor's operating frequency in other modes. The other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes: an indoor unit, the indoor unit including: a first fan; The target mode is the Frenzy Mode. In the Frenzy Mode, when the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is greater than the preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at a speed greater than the first preset speed. The first preset speed is the maximum speed at which the first fan operates in other modes. The other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode. When the difference between the inner ring temperature and the set temperature is less than or equal to the preset temperature difference, the first fan operates at the speed set by the user.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes: an outdoor unit, the outdoor unit including: a second fan; The target mode is the Frenzy Mode, in which the rotational speed of the second fan is greater than the second preset rotational speed, which is the maximum rotational speed of the second fan in other modes; the other modes are modes other than the Frenzy Mode.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Determining the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode includes: The remaining time to reach the desired temperature is calculated using a capacity balance equation based on the temperature regulation capacity of the air conditioner, the inner ring temperature, and the set temperature. The temperature regulation capability is determined based on the current operating frequency of the compressor, the speed of the first fan, and the speed of the second fan.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Determining the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature under the target mode includes: The power of the air conditioner, the inner ring temperature, and the set temperature are input into the prediction model to obtain the remaining time to reach the desired temperature. The prediction model is used to predict the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the target temperature, based on the power, inner ring temperature, and set temperature.

7. The method according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, Determining the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the elapsed running time and the remaining temperature-reaching time includes: The percentage of the running time and the total time to reach the desired temperature is calculated to obtain the temperature-reaching progress of the air conditioner.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes: a display screen; The display of the temperature reaching progress includes: The display screen of the air conditioner or the display interface of the application shows the value corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, or the temperature reaching progress is displayed in the form of a progress bar.

9. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes: LED strip lights; The display of the temperature reaching progress includes: The target light source is controlled to display according to the lighting display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress; the target light source includes the light strip or the target ambient light source.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Different lighting display parameters correspond to different color change effects of the target light source, so that the target light source displays with different color change effects at different temperature reaching stages.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The controlled target light source displays according to the light display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, including: When the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to the preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in the first hue. When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress, the target light source is controlled to display in a second hue, where the first hue is different from the second hue.

12. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Different light display parameters correspond to different light flow rates of the light source, so that the target light source displays at different flow rates at different temperature reaching stages.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that, The controlled target light source displays according to the light display parameters corresponding to the temperature reaching progress, including: When the temperature reaching progress is less than or equal to a preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a first flow rate; When the temperature reaching progress is greater than the preset progress threshold, the target light source is controlled to flow and display at a second flow rate, wherein the first flow rate is greater than the second flow rate.

14. A temperature-reaching progress display device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The device includes: The processing module is used to determine in real time the remaining time for the inner ring temperature to reach the set temperature in the target mode after the air conditioner enters the target mode; determine the total time for reaching the temperature based on the remaining time for reaching the temperature and the running time in the target mode; and determine the temperature reaching progress of the air conditioner based on the running time and the remaining time for reaching the temperature. The display module is used to display the temperature reaching progress.

15. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes: a processor, and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor executes computer-executable instructions stored in the memory, causing the processor to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-13.

16. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, When the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of the air conditioner, the air conditioner is able to perform the method as described in any one of claims 1-13.

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