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

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an air conditioning control method, apparatus, air conditioner, storage medium, and program product. The air conditioner includes a first indoor unit disposed in a first space. The first space is connected to at least two second spaces. A second air conditioner is disposed in each of the second spaces, and the second air conditioner includes a second indoor unit. The first space includes a first area and a second area, and the second space includes a third area and a fourth area. The first space has a first entrance / exit, and the second space has a second entrance / exit, which are connected. The method includes: detecting that a user moves from the first area to the second area, then controlling the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit towards the second area; triggering the air outlet direction of all the second indoor units to switch from the direction towards the third area (which is in the same space as each second indoor unit) to the fourth area, so that during the user's movement from the second area to the fourth area, the user is successively covered by the air outlet directions of the first and second indoor units.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning, and more particularly to an air conditioning control method, apparatus, air conditioner, storage medium, and program product. Background Technology

[0002] Current air conditioning systems typically limit airflow control to a fixed space. When a user moves between interconnected spaces (such as a living room connecting multiple bedrooms), the airflow direction often remains unchanged, or is adjusted only based on the detection results of the user's current location. This makes it difficult for users to obtain a continuous and comfortable airflow experience during movement, creating blind spots in airflow and hindering the improvement of the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides an air conditioning control method, device, air conditioner, storage medium, and program product.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioning control method is provided, the air conditioner including a first indoor unit, the first indoor unit being disposed in a first space, the first space being connected to at least two second spaces, the method comprising: The second space is equipped with a second air conditioner, which includes a second indoor unit. The first space includes a first area and a second area. The second space includes a third area and a fourth area. The first space is equipped with a first entrance and exit. The second space is equipped with a second entrance and exit. The first entrance and exit and the second entrance and exit are connected. If a user is detected moving from the first area to the second area, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed towards the second area. Trigger the airflow direction of all the second indoor units to switch from the direction of the third area, which is in the same space as each of the second indoor units, to the fourth area, so that as the user moves from the second area to the fourth area, the user can be covered by the airflow direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioning control device is provided, the air conditioning control device being configured to implement the steps of the air conditioning control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure, the air conditioning control device comprising: The first control module is used to detect when a user moves from the first area to the second area, and then control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to be towards the second area. The second control module is used to trigger the air outlet direction of all the second indoor units to switch from facing the third area to facing the fourth area, so that during the process of the user moving from the second area to the fourth area, the user can be covered by the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner including a first indoor unit disposed in a first space, the first space being connected to at least two second spaces, a second air conditioner being disposed in the second space, the second air conditioner including the second indoor unit, the first space including a first area and a second area, the second space including a third area and a fourth area, the first space having a first entrance / exit, the second space having a second entrance / exit, the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit being connected. The air conditioner includes: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions in the memory to implement the steps of the air conditioning control method provided in the first aspect of this disclosure.

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the air conditioning control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the air conditioning control method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0009] In the above technical solution, when a user is detected moving from the first zone to the second zone, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is precisely controlled, triggering a switch in the airflow direction of all second indoor units. This ensures seamless airflow during the user's movement across spaces, guaranteeing that the user is always covered by airflow from the first space to any second space, thus improving user comfort.

[0010] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0012] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a first space according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a first space according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first space according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first space according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a spatial layout and the relative positional relationship between entrances / exits and areas, as illustrated in an exemplary embodiment.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a spatial layout and the relative positional relationship between entrances / exits and areas, as illustrated in an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a spatial layout and the relative positional relationship between entrances / exits and areas, as illustrated in an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an exit probability determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating an exit probability determination method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 13 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] It should be noted that all actions involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this disclosure are performed with authorization from the owner of the relevant device.

[0027] The building comprises a first space and at least two second spaces connected to the first space. The first space includes a first area and a second area, and the second spaces include a third area and a fourth area. The first space has a first entrance / exit, and the second spaces have a second entrance / exit, which are connected to each other. The first space is equipped with a first indoor unit of a (first) air conditioner, and the second spaces are equipped with a second indoor unit of a second air conditioner.

[0028] Each space may have at least one entrance / exit. For example, a first space may be connected to multiple second spaces through one entrance / exit and connecting spaces; or, for another example, it may be connected to different spaces through multiple entrances / exits.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner further includes an outdoor unit, with the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit connected to the same outdoor unit; or (first) the air conditioner further includes a first outdoor unit, and the second air conditioner further includes a second outdoor unit, with the first outdoor unit connected to the first indoor unit and the second outdoor unit connected to the second indoor unit.

[0030] In other words, the first and second indoor units mentioned above can be either central air conditioning units or unit-type indoor units. Different operating strategies can be adopted for different air conditioning types: when the space is unoccupied, the indoor units of a central air conditioning system can maintain continuous airflow to preserve the base ambient temperature; while the indoor units of a unit-type indoor unit can adopt a human-sensing energy-saving mode. The human-sensing energy-saving mode refers to a mode where the indoor unit stops airflow when it is determined that there are no users in the space, and is triggered to restart airflow when a user enters again.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the distance between the second area and the first entrance / exit is less than a first threshold; the distance between the fourth area of ​​the same second space and the second entrance / exit is less than the second threshold. This ensures that the second area in the first space is adjacent to the first entrance / exit, and that the fourth area in each second space is adjacent to the second entrance / exit. Thus, as a user moves from the first space to the second space, the air conditioner can identify the key area the user is about to enter in advance and adjust the airflow direction accordingly, thereby achieving seamless cross-space airflow coverage.

[0032] The first space may have at least one second area, each second area corresponding to the nearest first entrance or exit, or a complete second area may be set up, without any restrictions.

[0033] Taking the first space as an example, Figure 1 The first entrance / exit is located entirely within the second area; Figure 2 The first entrance / exit section is located within the second area; Figure 3 , 4 The first entrance / exit is some distance away from the first entrance / exit. The situation in the second space is similar, and will not be described again here.

[0034] In one embodiment, the first threshold and the second threshold can be preset based on experience or experimental data. For example, by reasonably setting the first threshold, the average distance between the first area and the first entrance / exit can be made greater than the average distance between the second area and the first entrance / exit. Similarly, by reasonably setting the second threshold, the average distance between the third area and the second entrance / exit can be made greater than the average distance between the fourth area and the second entrance / exit.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the first space and the second space are adjacent and share an entrance / exit, which together constitute the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit of the adjacent second space.

[0036] The first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit of the adjacent second space can share the same physical doorway. This means that a user can enter the second space simply by exiting the first space through this shared doorway. Users can enter the corresponding second space by passing through this shared doorway from the first space, without needing to go through any intermediate passages.

[0037] For example, a first space and at least two second spaces are adjacent and share an entrance / exit. There are at least two entrances / exits, each corresponding one-to-one with one of the at least two second spaces. These entrances / exits constitute the first entrance / exit and the corresponding second entrance / exit. Figure 5As shown, the house contains a first space, a second space A, and a second space B. The first space contains a first indoor unit, the second space A contains a second indoor unit A, and the second space B contains a second indoor unit B. The first space and the second space A share a common entrance / exit 1, which is both the first entrance / exit of the first space and the second entrance / exit of the second space A; the first space and the second space B share a common entrance / exit 2, which is both the first entrance / exit of the first space and the second entrance / exit of the second space B.

[0038] If the first and second spaces share a common entrance / exit, it can be determined that the user can quickly enter the second space from the first space through this common entrance / exit. By controlling the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space in advance, seamless airflow can be achieved during the user's movement across areas, avoiding blind spots in air supply.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit are connected by a connecting space.

[0040] In one embodiment, the connecting space is a corridor without an indoor air conditioning unit. For example, the corridor is a passageway or hallway through which a user can move between a first space and a second space.

[0041] In another embodiment, the connected space is a third space containing a third air conditioner, the third air conditioner including a third indoor unit, wherein the third indoor unit remains in its original state, that is, the third air conditioner operates independently and does not participate in the air outlet direction relay of this disclosure, so as to simplify control and reduce energy consumption.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the house contains a first space, a second space A, and a second space B. The first space contains a first indoor unit, the second space A contains a second indoor unit A, the second space B contains a second indoor unit B, and the third space contains a third indoor unit. The first space and the second space A are connected by a corridor. Users can enter the corridor from the first space through a first entrance 1, and then enter the second space A through a second entrance 1. The first space and the second space B are connected by the third space. Users can enter the third space from the first space through a first entrance 2, and then enter the second space B through a second entrance 2.

[0043] The first and second entrances are connected by a connecting space. In this case, users can quickly enter the second space from the first space via this connecting space, and the second space is the target space that is closest to the first space and has the capability to relay the airflow direction. By controlling the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in the second space in advance, seamless airflow can be achieved during the user's movement across areas, avoiding the creation of airflow blind spots.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, the house contains a first space, a second space A, a second space B, and a second space C. The first space contains a first indoor unit; the second space A contains a second indoor unit A; the second space B contains a second indoor unit B; the second space C contains a second indoor unit C; the second space D contains a second indoor unit D; and the third space contains a third indoor unit. The first space, second space A, and second space D are connected by a corridor. Users can enter the corridor from the first space through the first entrance 1, and then enter the second space A through the second entrance 1 or the second space D through the second entrance 3. The first space and second space B are connected by the third space. Users can enter the third space from the first space through the first entrance 2, and then enter the second space B through the second entrance 2. The first space and second space C share a common entrance 3, which serves as both the first entrance to the first space and the second entrance to the second space C.

[0045] In some possible implementations, the first region, the second region, the third region, and the fourth region are regions that can be set and / or modified by the user.

[0046] In one embodiment, users can set these areas via an application (APP) on a mobile terminal. For example, after logging into the APP, users can manually draw or drag area boundary lines on a house floor plan displayed on the interactive interface, and can also adjust the size, shape, or position of the areas. In this way, it can be adapted to the user's personalized usage habits.

[0047] In some possible implementations, the first and second spaces are user-participatory and / or modifiable spaces. This increases user autonomy and flexibility, allowing air conditioning control to be tailored to the user's actual spatial usage habits, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0048] In one embodiment, users can manually add, delete, or redivide the boundaries between the first and second spaces via an app on a mobile device. For example, when a user reorganizes functional areas at home, they can customize the space settings through the app interface.

[0049] In some possible implementations, the first space is the space where the user is currently located, and the second space is a space connected to the first space and equipped with a second air conditioner. This simplifies the user's space configuration process.

[0050] It should be noted that, Figures 1 to 7 The spatial layout and the relative positions of entrances and exits to areas shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0051] Figure 8This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to an exemplary embodiment. The air conditioning control method can be applied to an air conditioning controller, such as a central controller, a (first) built-in air conditioning controller, or a cloud server. Figure 8 The method shown can be based on Figures 1 to 7 The described housing space layout, implemented in a scenario where a user moves between a first space and any second space, detects changes in the user's position and controls the airflow direction of the first and second indoor units to achieve relay-following airflow. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioning control method may include steps S11 and S12.

[0052] In step S11, if it is detected that the user has moved from the first area to the second area, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed towards the second area.

[0053] In one embodiment, multiple radars or cameras installed inside the house can monitor the user's movement trajectory in real time. When the user is detected moving from a first area to a second area, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed towards the second area where the user is located, so that the user can still be continuously covered by airflow during the movement.

[0054] In one embodiment, if there are multiple second zones within the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit can be controlled to face the second zone where the user is located if the user is detected to have moved from the first zone to the second zone.

[0055] In one embodiment, when the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is directed towards the second area, the air outlet range of the first indoor unit covers the second area. This ensures that the user remains within the airflow coverage area while in the second area, thereby guaranteeing a better user experience.

[0056] In step S12, the air outlet direction of all the second indoor units is triggered to switch from the third area, which is in the same space as each of the second indoor units, to the fourth area, so that the user can be covered by the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn as the user moves from the second area to the fourth area.

[0057] In one embodiment, if a user is detected to have entered the second zone or it is predicted that a user is about to enter the second space, the airflow direction of all the second indoor units can be switched from the third zone, which is in the same space as the second indoor units, to the fourth zone. Thus, as the user moves from the second zone of the first space through the first entrance and the second entrance to the fourth zone of the second space, the airflow from the first indoor units continuously follows the user until they approach the entrance. Before the user enters any of the second spaces, the airflow from the second indoor units in each second space is already waiting in the fourth zone. Regardless of which second space the user enters, they can immediately be covered by the airflow from the second indoor units in that space, achieving seamless airflow across spaces.

[0058] In one embodiment, when the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is directed towards the fourth zone, the air outlet range of the second indoor unit covers the fourth zone. This ensures that the user remains within the airflow coverage area while in the fourth zone, thereby guaranteeing a better user experience.

[0059] In the above technical solution, when a user is detected moving from the first zone to the second zone, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is precisely controlled, triggering a switch in the airflow direction of all second indoor units. This ensures seamless airflow during the user's movement across spaces, guaranteeing that the user is always covered by airflow from the first space to any second space, thus improving user comfort.

[0060] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: When a user moves to the fourth zone of any second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor units in other second spaces is restored to face the third zone.

[0061] exist Figure 7 When a user moves to the second space C, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit A in the second space A is triggered to return to the third area facing the second space A, and the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit B in the second space B is triggered to return to the third area facing the second space B.

[0062] This ensures that spaces that users will not be entering temporarily will return to their original air supply state, thus avoiding affecting the comfort of other spaces.

[0063] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: Before triggering the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in other second spaces to return to facing the third zone, determine at least one of the following: The user's stay time in any second space exceeds the first stay time threshold; The user's movement speed in any second space is less than the first speed threshold.

[0064] In one embodiment, both the first dwell time threshold and the first speed threshold can be preset based on experience or experimental data. For example, the first dwell time threshold can be 2 minutes, and the first speed threshold can be 0.1 m / s.

[0065] If a user stays in the current second space for a duration exceeding the first stay duration threshold, it can be determined that the user has entered a stable stay state in the second space.

[0066] If the user's movement speed in the second space is less than a first speed threshold, it can be determined that the user is stationary or moving slowly. Furthermore, if the duration for which the user's movement speed in the current second space is less than the first speed threshold reaches a first reference duration, it is determined that the user has entered a stable dwell state in the second space. For example, the first reference duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, such as 5 seconds. Thus, setting the first reference duration can improve the accuracy of user state judgment.

[0067] In the above situation, it can be determined that the user has entered a stable state in the current second space and will not enter other spaces in a short period of time. At this time, the control triggers the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in other second spaces to be restored to facing the third area. This can avoid the user accidentally restoring the air outlet direction of other second indoor units when passing by briefly or moving quickly, and ensure that the restoration operation is only executed when the user is actually staying or moving slowly, thus improving the accuracy of control.

[0068] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: Obtain the first distance between all second entrances / exits and the second area, and determine the switching order of all second indoor units based on the ascending order of the multiple first distances; Trigger all second indoor units to switch their airflow direction sequentially according to the switching order.

[0069] In one embodiment, if the distance between the second entrance 1 of the second space A and the second area of ​​the first space is less than the distance between the second entrance 2 of the second space B and the second area of ​​the first space, then the second indoor unit A of the second space A can be controlled to switch the air outlet direction first, and then the second indoor unit B of the second space B can be controlled to switch the air outlet direction.

[0070] In one embodiment, a first distance is obtained between all second entrances / exits and the second area where the current user is located. Based on the ascending order of these first distances, the switching order of all second indoor units is determined. This avoids confusion caused by multiple second areas.

[0071] In this way, the nearest secondary space is given priority in switching the airflow direction, and all secondary spaces switch in an orderly manner from near to far to match the user's actual movement path from near to far.

[0072] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: When a user is detected moving from the first zone to the second zone, the second indoor unit is triggered to switch the airflow direction after a first delay.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 10 seconds. That is, the second indoor unit can be triggered to switch the airflow direction after the user has moved from the first area to the second area for a first duration. In this way, the frequent switching of the second indoor unit due to the user's brief movement to the second area can be avoided, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and component operation, and optimizing system operating efficiency and service life.

[0074] In one embodiment, the greater the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space and the second area, the longer the first duration. For example, if the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space A and the second area of ​​the first space is greater than the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space B and the second area of ​​the first space, then it can be determined that the first duration for delaying the switching of the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space A is greater than the first duration in the second space B.

[0075] In this way, the greater the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space and the second area where the user is located, the longer the first time period will be. This allows for the adaptive allocation of reasonable switching opportunities to second spaces at different distances, ensuring that the second spaces further away receive a longer delay, avoiding premature switching that would waste energy, and enabling the second spaces that are closer to respond first, thereby triggering multiple second indoor units to switch their air outlet direction in an orderly manner.

[0076] In another embodiment, the first duration is inversely related to the user's movement speed. For example, when the user moves faster, the first duration is shortened accordingly, allowing the second indoor unit to switch its airflow direction earlier; when the user moves slower, the first duration is extended accordingly, preventing the second indoor unit from switching prematurely and causing ineffective airflow. Thus, dynamically adjusting the delay time according to the user's actual movement speed allows for precise matching of airflow relay timing with the user's movement rhythm, thereby improving the user experience.

[0077] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: During the process of a user entering any second space from the second zone, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit located in the same space as the target entrance is restored to facing the third zone.

[0078] The target entry point is the second entry / exit point, which is gradually increasing in distance from the user.

[0079] In one embodiment, the distance between the user's location and each second entrance / exit can be monitored in real time. When the distance between a certain second entrance / exit and the user changes from near to far and continues to increase, that second entrance / exit is determined as the target entrance, and the second space it is located in is the target entrance space. This can trigger the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in that space to return to facing the third area. Figure 7 For example, after a user leaves the first space, if the distance between the user and the second entrance / exit 3 of the second space D gradually increases, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit D can be triggered to return to the third area facing the second space D.

[0080] If a user gradually moves away from a certain second space, it can be determined that the probability of the user entering that second space decreases. At this time, restoring the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in that second space to its original state can avoid ineffective airflow following and reduce energy waste.

[0081] In one embodiment, the second entrance / exit is determined to be a target entrance when the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user increases by a first threshold; and / or, the second entrance / exit is determined to be a target entrance when the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user gradually increases and remains for a second duration.

[0082] For example, both the first threshold and the second duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data.

[0083] If the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user increases by the first threshold, it can be determined that the user has significantly moved away from the second space where the second entrance / exit is located, and the probability of the user entering the space in a short time is extremely small. At this time, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit located in the same space as the second exit is triggered to return to the direction of the third area. This can avoid false restoration due to small distance fluctuations and ensure that the restoration is only performed when the user has truly moved away. This reduces the possibility of false adjustment and avoids ineffective airflow following, thereby reducing energy waste.

[0084] If the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user gradually increases and remains for a second duration, it can be determined that the user is continuously moving away from the second space where the second entrance / exit is located and has no intention of entering the second space. At this time, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit located in the same space as the second exit is triggered to return to the direction of the third area. This can avoid ineffective airflow following and avoid frequent switching caused by the user temporarily detouring, thereby reducing energy waste.

[0085] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: While the user is walking in the connected space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is kept facing the first entrance / exit.

[0086] For example, when a user enters the connecting space from the first space, the first indoor unit fixes its airflow direction towards the first entrance / exit. The airflow from the first indoor unit can enter the connecting space through the first entrance / exit. In this way, the first indoor unit can improve the continuity of the user's physical experience while walking through the connecting space, reduce the possibility of sudden changes in temperature or wind, and quickly restore airflow coverage when the user returns to the first space.

[0087] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: While the user is walking in the connected space, the air outlet direction of each second indoor unit is triggered to keep facing the corresponding second entrance / exit. When the user enters the second space through the second entrance / exit and moves towards the fourth area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit follows the user to the fourth area.

[0088] For example, when a user enters and walks through the connected space, the airflow direction of each second indoor unit is pre-controlled to be directed towards the second entrance / exit (i.e., the location the user is likely to enter). Once the user actually enters the second space through a specific second entrance / exit and moves towards the fourth area of ​​that space, the second indoor unit in that space can gradually adjust its airflow direction from facing the second entrance / exit to follow the user to the fourth area based on the user's real-time location. The airflow from the second indoor unit can enter the connected space through the corresponding second entrance / exit. This improves the continuity of the user's experience as they approach the second space, reducing the possibility of sudden changes in temperature or wind feel during the user's movement. Once the user enters, the unit automatically follows the airflow, ensuring accurate airflow coverage.

[0089] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: As the user gradually moves away from the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is directed towards the first entrance / exit, and the air volume of the first indoor unit is gradually increased.

[0090] In one embodiment, the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit are connected by a connecting space. As the user walks through the connecting space, a distance sensor installed within the space can continuously monitor the distance between the user and the first entrance / exit, and the airflow can be increased linearly or incrementally based on this distance. For example, when the distance is 1 meter, the airflow of the first indoor unit is increased by 10%; when the distance is 2 meters, the airflow of the first indoor unit is increased by 120%, and so on. This dynamically compensates for the attenuation of the airflow as the user moves away from the first space, improving the continuity of the user's walking experience.

[0091] In one embodiment, a first space and a certain second space are adjacent and share an entrance / exit, which constitutes the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit of the second space. In this case, even if the second indoor unit of the second space has a delayed response or fails to adjust its airflow direction in time when the user has left the first space, by controlling the airflow direction of the first indoor unit towards the first entrance / exit and gradually increasing the airflow of the first indoor unit, basic airflow coverage can still be provided to the user, avoiding blind spots in airflow during the user's movement between spaces and improving the continuity of the user's experience.

[0092] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: As the user gradually approaches the second space, the air outlet of the second indoor unit in the second space is triggered to face the second entrance and exit. The second indoor unit operates with an air volume greater than the target value. As the user gradually approaches the second entrance and exit, the air outlet of the second indoor unit is gradually adjusted to face the fourth area, and the air volume is gradually reduced to the target value.

[0093] In one embodiment, the distance between the user and each second space can be acquired in real time using a pre-set distance sensor, and the airflow can be reduced linearly or piecewise according to the distance. As the user gradually approaches the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in that second space can be changed from facing the second entrance / exit to facing the fourth area. For example, when the user is 2 meters away from the second space, the airflow of the second indoor unit in that second space is controlled at 120% of the target value, and the airflow direction is biased towards the second entrance / exit of the second space; when the distance is 1 meter, the airflow of the second indoor unit in that second space is reduced to 110% of the target value, and the airflow direction begins to turn towards the fourth area of ​​the second space; when the distance is 0.5 meters, the airflow returns to the target value, and the airflow direction is completely facing the fourth area.

[0094] Thus, before a user enters the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit within that space is directed towards the second entrance / exit. This allows for pre-establishing airflow coverage at the entrance / exit, using the second indoor unit to enhance the user's sense of continuity while moving through the space. As the user approaches the second space, the airflow is dynamically reduced to prevent discomfort caused by excessive airflow upon entry. Furthermore, after the user approaches the second entrance / exit and enters the corresponding second space, moving towards the fourth area, pre-directing the airflow towards the fourth area ensures that the airflow is aligned with the user's direction of movement upon entry, thereby achieving seamless airflow coverage across spaces.

[0095] by Figure 7For example, if it is detected that a user moves from the first area to the second area, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be towards the second area. At the same time, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit A can be triggered to be towards the fourth area of ​​the second space A, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit B can be triggered to be towards the fourth area of ​​the second space B, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit C can be triggered to be towards the fourth area of ​​the second space C, and the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit D can be triggered to be towards the fourth area of ​​the second space D.

[0096] Taking a user leaving the first space through the shared entrance / exit 3 as an example, when the user enters the second space C, the first indoor unit can continue to operate for the second reference time period and can increase the air volume as the distance between the user and the first space increases. Before the user enters the second space C, as the user approaches the second space C, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit C can be controlled to be towards the shared entrance / exit 3, operating with an air volume greater than the target value. As the user gradually approaches the shared entrance / exit 3, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit C is gradually adjusted to be towards the fourth area of ​​the second space C, and the air volume gradually decreases to the target value.

[0097] Taking a user leaving the first space through the first entrance / exit 1 as an example, the first indoor unit continues to operate, triggering the second indoor unit A to direct its airflow towards the second entrance / exit 1, and triggering the second indoor unit D to direct its airflow towards the second entrance / exit 3. Both the second indoor units A and D can operate with airflow exceeding the target value. As the user moves through the corridor space, gradually moving away from the first space and approaching the second entrance / exit 1 and 3, the airflow of the first indoor unit can be gradually increased, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit A can be gradually adjusted to face the fourth area of ​​the second space A, and the airflow can be gradually reduced to the target value. The airflow direction of the second indoor unit D can also be gradually adjusted to face the fourth area of ​​the second space D, and the airflow can be gradually reduced to the target value. If the user continues walking, gradually moving away from the second entrance / exit 3 and approaching the second entrance / exit 1, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit D can be controlled to return to the third area and the airflow can be reduced to its original value. The airflow direction of the second indoor unit A can continue to be adjusted towards the fourth area of ​​the second space A until it is completely directed towards that fourth area.

[0098] In this way, during the user's movement across spaces, the first indoor unit can continuously supply air from the rear, while the second indoor unit provides coverage from the front in advance, achieving coordinated airflow relay. This not only ensures the continuity of the user's physical experience throughout the journey but also avoids discomfort caused by excessive airflow or unsuitable direction when entering a new space.

[0099] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: If a user is detected moving from the first zone to the second zone, and the original user is present in the second zone but outside the fourth zone, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit will be directed sequentially towards the fourth zone and the original user.

[0100] In one embodiment, when user 1 moves from a first area to a second area, the airflow direction of each second indoor unit can be controlled to initially face the corresponding fourth area to provide inlet airflow coverage for user 1 who may enter the second space. If user 2 is already present in a second space and is located in the third area of ​​that second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in that second space can then be controlled to turn back to user 2's location to maintain the comfort experience of the original user as much as possible. In this way, preparations can be made to welcome new users while minimizing airflow interference to existing users. For example, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit cycles between facing the fourth area and facing the original user, maintaining each direction for a certain duration (e.g., 30 seconds), repeating this process until a new user enters a region other than the fourth area within the second space.

[0101] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: The system detects that a user has moved from the first zone to the second zone. The original user is still in the second zone, which triggers the second indoor unit to direct the airflow towards the fourth zone.

[0102] In one embodiment, when user 1 moves from a first area to a second area, the airflow direction of each second indoor unit can be controlled to first face the corresponding fourth area to provide airflow coverage for user 1 who may enter the second space. Even if there is already user 2 in a certain second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in that second space can still be fixed towards the fourth area to prioritize providing airflow coverage at the entrance for new users who are about to enter. In this way, the control complexity in multi-user scenarios can be reduced, ensuring the experience of new users entering the second space. For example, when a new user enters the second space and moves to an area other than the fourth area of ​​the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit can be controlled to continue to follow the new user, or to sweep airflow among multiple users in the second space.

[0103] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: Before triggering the second indoor unit to switch its airflow direction from the third zone to the fourth zone, ensure that no one is in the third zone.

[0104] In one embodiment, for each second space, radar or a camera can be used to detect whether a user is present in its respective third area. If the third area of ​​the second space is unoccupied, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in that second space can be switched from facing the third area to facing the fourth area. If someone is present in the third area, the switching is temporarily suspended; for example, the second indoor unit is controlled to continue operating in its current state. In this way, the comfort experience of the original users in the second space can be ensured without being affected.

[0105] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: After the user enters the fourth zone, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the user's second space is controlled to follow the user.

[0106] In one embodiment, when a user enters a fourth area of ​​a second space, the second indoor unit of that second space can dynamically adjust the airflow direction according to the user's real-time location, always directing the airflow towards the user. For example, as the user continues to move towards a third area of ​​the second space, the second indoor unit of that second space adjusts its airflow direction accordingly to follow. This ensures continuous airflow coverage after the user enters the second space, enhancing the user's comfort experience within the second space.

[0107] In one embodiment, the original user is present in the second space when the user enters; If the user stays in the second space for a longer period than the second stay duration threshold, and / or the user moves at a speed less than the first speed threshold, then the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit will be directed toward the user and the original user in the second space in sequence.

[0108] For example, both the second dwell time threshold and the second speed threshold can be preset based on experience or experimental data. For instance, the dwell time threshold could be 2 minutes, and the second speed threshold could be 0.1 m / s.

[0109] If a user stays in the second space for more than the second stay duration threshold, it can be determined that the user has entered a stable stay state in the second space.

[0110] If the user's movement speed within the second space is less than a second speed threshold, it can be determined that the user is stationary or moving slowly. Furthermore, if the duration for which the user's movement speed within the second space is less than the second speed threshold reaches a second reference duration, it is determined that the user has entered a stable dwell state within the second space. For example, the second reference duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, such as 5 seconds. Thus, setting the second reference duration can improve the accuracy of user state assessment.

[0111] In the above situation, the new user's demand for personalized airflow has been relatively reduced. At this time, controlling the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space to face each user in the second space in sequence can achieve a balanced distribution of airflow, avoid the second indoor unit serving a single user for a long time, and improve the overall comfort and fairness in the scenario where multiple users are together.

[0112] For example, the second space a user enters is the living room, and the user is family member 1. Family members 2 and 3 are also present in the living room. If family member 1 stays in the living room for more than 2 minutes, or moves at a speed of less than 0.1 meters per second, it can be determined that family member 1 has entered a stable activity state in the living room. At this time, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in the living room can be controlled to sequentially face different users in the living room, with each user staying for a certain period of time (e.g., 2 minutes), repeating this cycle to meet the physical needs of each user in the living room and improve the overall comfort in a multi-user scenario.

[0113] In one embodiment, if there are multiple users in the current space, the airflow direction of the indoor unit in that space is controlled to sequentially face the different users in the space. In this way, a balanced distribution of airflow can be achieved in multi-user scenarios, avoiding prolonged bias towards a single user and improving the overall comfort experience of all users in the space.

[0114] Furthermore, for example, if multiple users exist within the first space, and a target user leaves the first space and enters a connected space, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit cycles between the user remaining in the space and the first entrance / exit (or the second area). Specifically, the airflow from the first indoor unit towards the user remaining in the space is at normal volume, while the airflow towards the first entrance / exit (or the second area) is at increased volume. Specifically, the airflow gradually increases from the user remaining in the space towards the first entrance / exit (or the second area), and decreases in the opposite direction. This ensures that both the user remaining in the space and the target user experience similar airflow, balancing comfort for both. When the target user enters the second space, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit can be deflected away from the first entrance / exit (or the second area), switching only between users within the first space.

[0115] Furthermore, for example, if there are other users (the original users) in the current second space, when the target user is in the connecting space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in the current second space cycles between the original user and the second entrance / exit (or the fourth zone). Specifically, the airflow from the second indoor unit towards the original user is normal, while the airflow towards the second entrance / exit (or the fourth zone) is increased. Specifically, the airflow gradually increases from the direction of the remaining user towards the second entrance / exit (or the fourth zone), and decreases in the opposite direction. This ensures that the original user in the current second space and the target user in the passageway experience similar airflow, balancing the comfort of both. When the target user enters the current second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit switches between users within the second space.

[0116] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: If the user's location is lost during the operation of the first indoor unit, the first indoor unit will continue to operate for a third time according to the airflow direction of the previous moment; and / or, If the user's location is lost during the operation of the second indoor unit, the second indoor unit will continue to operate for a fourth time according to the airflow direction of the previous moment.

[0117] In one embodiment, the third and fourth durations can be preset based on experience or experimental data; for example, both can be set to 1 minute.

[0118] In one embodiment, the user's location can be monitored or predicted in real time using radar or cameras installed inside the house. In some cases, the user's location may be lost due to signal interference, momentary equipment failure, or other reasons. In the event of a loss of user location, the indoor unit in operation can continue to run in the airflow direction of the previous moment for a period of time to maintain the continuity of the airflow direction when the user briefly loses their location, thus avoiding frequent start-stop cycles that could affect user comfort.

[0119] It should be noted that the aforementioned loss of user location refers to a sudden inability to detect the user's location when the radar covers the entire area. If the user is still not detected after a preset time, a radar detection inaccuracy warning can be issued, reminding the user to have the radar in the corresponding area inspected and maintained.

[0120] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: After controlling the airflow direction of the first indoor unit to face the second area, if the user is detected returning to the first area, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to return to facing the first area; and / or, After the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is switched from the direction of the third zone to the direction of the fourth zone, if the user does not enter the second space where the second indoor unit is located within a fifth time period or if it is determined that the user continues to stay in the first space, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is switched back to the direction of the third zone.

[0121] In one embodiment, a user initially moves from a first area to a second area, and the first indoor unit has been adjusted to direct airflow towards the second area. However, if the user changes their mind and returns to the first area, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit can be restored to facing the first area if the user's return is detected. This avoids airflow misalignment caused by the user temporarily changing their path, improving the responsiveness of the first indoor unit and the user experience.

[0122] In one embodiment, the fifth duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 2 minutes. The fifth duration begins after the second indoor unit is triggered to switch from facing the third zone to facing the fourth zone. If the user has not entered the second space where the second indoor unit is located before the timeout ends, or if the positioning device confirms that the user is still in the first space, it is determined that the user no longer intends to enter the second space. At this time, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is restored to facing the third zone, which can avoid the second indoor unit from providing ineffective airflow for a long time and reduce energy consumption.

[0123] The above technical solution can avoid wind direction misalignment caused by users temporarily turning back, improve the response flexibility of the indoor unit, prevent the indoor unit from supplying air ineffectively for a long time, and reduce energy consumption.

[0124] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: If no one is in the first space after the user has left for six hours, the first indoor unit will be controlled to enter the human-sensing energy-saving mode, in which the first indoor unit will stop blowing air.

[0125] In one embodiment, the sixth duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 2 minutes. Radar or a camera can be used to monitor whether there are other people in the first space. If the first space is empty after the user leaves for the sixth duration, the first indoor unit is controlled to enter a human-sensing energy-saving mode, that is, the air deflector is automatically turned off and the air supply stops. This avoids the first indoor unit operating ineffectively for extended periods in unoccupied spaces, reducing energy consumption, while simultaneously preserving the ability to quickly resume air supply when the user re-enters.

[0126] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided by this disclosure further includes: If the user leaves the first space, the air outlet of the first indoor unit will be directed toward the second zone and maintained for a period of seven hours.

[0127] In one embodiment, the seventh duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 2 minutes. After the user leaves the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit continues to be controlled towards the second area and maintained for the seventh duration. On the one hand, this can avoid the airflow response delay when the user re-enters due to the air outlet being turned off or the air outlet direction being changed immediately after the user leaves briefly; on the other hand, even if the second indoor unit responds late or fails to adjust the air outlet direction in time, the first indoor unit can still attempt to provide basic airflow coverage for the user.

[0128] The so-called "wind-following-person" function refers to a function that dynamically adjusts the direction of the airflow based on the user's real-time location, so that the airflow always follows the user's movement.

[0129] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: The "Follow Me" function of the first indoor unit is turned on.

[0130] In one embodiment, the first indoor unit has the "Follow-the-person" function enabled by default, or the user can actively activate this function through interaction. When the first indoor unit is in "Follow-the-person" mode, it can monitor the user's position in the first space in real time and automatically adjust the airflow direction to follow the user's movement. In this way, it can ensure that the user receives continuous airflow coverage no matter where they move in the first space, improving user comfort.

[0131] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: When a user enters the second space, the second indoor unit, whose "wind-follow-person" function was not activated in that second space, will activate the "wind-follow-person" function.

[0132] In one embodiment, when a user moves from the first space to the second space, if a second indoor unit that was originally in the "follow-the-person" off state exists in the second space, the "follow-the-person" function of the second indoor unit is automatically activated, causing it to follow the user's movement within the second space. This ensures that the "follow-the-person" function is activated even when the user moves between spaces, preventing energy waste caused by multiple air conditioners continuously running this function, and guaranteeing that the user receives a following airflow upon entering a new space.

[0133] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: When a user enters the second space, the second indoor unit, whose airflow follows the user's movement function is already activated, maintains the airflow following the user's movement function. When there is no one in the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is directed towards the third area.

[0134] In one embodiment, when a user enters the second space from the first space, if a second indoor unit that was originally in the "Follow Person" activation state exists in the second space, that second indoor unit continues to use the "Follow Person" function. Furthermore, when no one is in the second space, the second indoor unit automatically directs its airflow towards the third area, ready to respond quickly when a user enters again. This maintains the continuity of the "Follow Person" function while preserving the basic airflow direction when no one is present, facilitating its next activation.

[0135] In some possible implementations, the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure further includes: The airflow direction can be controlled by adjusting the upper and lower air guide vanes and / or the left and right air sweeping blades of the indoor unit.

[0136] For example, the airflow direction can be controlled by adjusting the upper and lower air guide vanes and / or the left and right sweeping blades of the first and second indoor units. For instance, when the airflow needs to be directed towards the fourth area, the left and right sweeping blades are adjusted to the corresponding angles, while the upper and lower air guide vanes are adjusted to make the airflow blow horizontally or downwards to cover the fourth area. This allows for precise adjustment of the airflow direction, meeting the user's airflow needs in different locations. As another example, the airflow direction of the third indoor unit can be controlled by adjusting its upper and lower air guide vanes and / or the left and right sweeping blades. Further details are omitted here.

[0137] In some possible implementations, at least one of the following is determined before triggering all second indoor units to switch airflow direction: Determine that the user's movement speed within the first space is greater than the third speed threshold; Determine which entrance or exit the user is moving toward in the first space; Based on the user's location, direction of movement, and the location of any entrance or exit in the first space, determine the probability that the user leaves the first space through an entrance or exit, and determine that the probability is greater than a preset probability value.

[0138] In one embodiment, the third speed threshold can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 0.5 m / s. The user's movement speed can be monitored in real time by radar or cameras installed in the first space. When the user's movement speed exceeds the third speed threshold, it can be determined that the user is moving rapidly. This state is consistent with the user's behavior characteristics of leaving the first space, therefore, it can be determined that the user intends to leave the first space. Thus, by using the third speed threshold, it is possible to determine whether the target is in a rapid movement state, thereby simply and efficiently identifying the user's intention to leave, providing a timely and reliable trigger condition for subsequent adjustments to the second indoor unit.

[0139] For example, if a user's movement speed within the first space exceeds a third speed threshold for a duration equal to a third reference duration, it is determined that the target user intends to leave the first space. For instance, the third duration threshold can be preset based on experience or experimental data. Thus, setting a third reference duration can improve the accuracy of intent recognition, avoid frequent control of the air conditioning unit, and save energy.

[0140] In one embodiment, the movement trajectory of a target user can be tracked in real time by radar or camera. If the target user is detected to be continuously moving toward any exit of the first space, it can be determined that the user has the intention to leave.

[0141] For example, if the duration of a user's movement toward any exit in the first space reaches a fourth reference duration, it can be determined that the user intends to leave the first space and that this is not accidental or a temporary change of direction. The fourth reference duration can be preset based on experience or experimental data. In this way, misjudgments caused by accidental actions such as temporary detours or brief turns can be accurately eliminated, improving the accuracy and reliability of intent recognition.

[0142] In one embodiment, the preset probability value can be pre-set based on experience or experimental data, for example, it can be set to 0.7. The real-time location and movement direction of the target user can be obtained through radar or camera, and combined with the location information of each entrance and exit of the first space (i.e., the first entrance and exit), the probability of the target user leaving the first space through each entrance and exit can be determined. When the probability of leaving the first space through a certain entrance and exit exceeds the preset probability value, it can be determined that the target user intends to leave the first space. In this way, the intention of the target user to leave the first space can be accurately confirmed.

[0143] In one embodiment, for each entrance / exit of the first space, it can be accessed via... Figure 9 Steps S31 to S33, as shown, determine the probability that the target user will leave the first space through this entrance / exit: In step S31, the distance between the user and the entrance / exit is determined based on the user's location and the location of the entrance / exit.

[0144] For example, the distance between the user and the entrance / exit can be determined using the Euclidean distance formula, based on the user's location and the location of the entrance / exit.

[0145] In step S32, the angle between the user's movement direction and the direction of the entrance / exit is determined based on the user's movement direction and the orientation of the entrance / exit.

[0146] For example, the angle between the user's movement direction vector and the orientation of the entrance / exit can be determined using the vector angle formula, based on the user's movement direction vector and the vector pointing from the user to the entrance / exit location. The entrance / exit orientation is parallel to the entrance / exit normal and points outward from the first space.

[0147] In step S33, the probability of a user leaving the first space through the entrance / exit is determined based on the distance and the included angle.

[0148] For example, the probability can be determined by looking up a table. A mapping table between distance, angle, and probability value is pre-built, and the corresponding departure probability is obtained by looking up the table based on the actual distance and angle values.

[0149] For example, it can be achieved through Figure 10 Steps S331 and S332 shown implement step S33: In step S331, the target intermediate variable is determined based on the distance and the included angle.

[0150] The target intermediate variable can be used to characterize the potential probability of a user leaving the first space from that entrance / exit. Distance is inversely correlated with the target intermediate variable; the smaller the distance, the closer the user is to the entrance / exit, and the higher the probability of leaving the first space from that entrance / exit, thus the larger the corresponding target intermediate variable. The angle is also inversely correlated with the target intermediate variable; the smaller the angle, the more directly the user's movement direction is towards the entrance / exit, and the higher the probability of leaving the first space from that entrance / exit, thus the larger the corresponding target intermediate variable.

[0151] For example, intermediate variables of the target can be determined based on distance and angle in the following ways: The first intermediate variable is determined based on the distance and the preset distance influence factor; The second intermediate variable is determined based on the included angle and the preset included angle influence factor; The target intermediate variable is obtained based on the first intermediate variable and the second intermediate variable.

[0152] The first intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the magnitude of the distance. For example, the first intermediate variable can be determined using this formula. : ,in, The preset distance influence factor, For distance. The value of the distance influence factor can be preset according to the size of the first space, so that the decay rate of the first intermediate variable with distance matches the size of the first space. Regarding the aforementioned formula for determining the first intermediate variable, D The value can range from 2 to 5. D The value can be positively correlated with the size of the first space, when the first space is an open space. D The value can be relatively large (e.g., 5), when the first space is a narrow space. D The value can be a small value (such as 2).

[0153] The second intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the size of the included angle. For example, the second intermediate variable can be determined using this formula. : ,in, The preset angle influence factor, The included angle. The values ​​can be preset based on experience or experimental data, for example, The value of can range from 1 to 3. The value of decreases as the included angle increases, reaching a maximum of 1 when the included angle is 0° and a minimum of 0 when the included angle is 90°. It can reflect the degree of consistency between the user's movement direction and the entrance / exit direction.

[0154] For example, the first intermediate variable and the second intermediate variable can be summed to obtain the target intermediate variable.

[0155] For example, a linear calculation can be performed on the first intermediate variable, the second intermediate variable, and a preset bias factor to obtain the target intermediate variable. The target intermediate variable can be determined using the following formula. : ,in This is the bias factor.

[0156] The bias factor is designed such that: when the user is located at the entrance / exit position and moving in the direction of the entrance / exit ( When the user moves away from the entrance / exit and in a direction opposite to the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is the preset positive maximum value; when the user moves away from the entrance / exit and in a direction opposite to the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is the preset positive maximum value. When the target intermediate variable is set to a pre-defined negative maximum, a stable input range is provided for subsequent conversion to probability values ​​via a mapping function, thus ensuring that the final probability value falls between 0 and 1.

[0157] By calculating intermediate variables using distance influence factors, angle influence factors, and bias factors, the status of users and entrances / exits can be accurately quantified, thereby making the determined probabilities more reliable.

[0158] In step S332, the target intermediate variable is used as input and a probability transformation is performed through a preset mapping function to obtain the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit.

[0159] The mapping function's value is positively correlated with the magnitude of the target intermediate variable, and its value is less than or equal to 1 and greater than or equal to 0. The mapping function is used to transform the target intermediate variable into a probability output.

[0160] For example, the preset mapping function can be: ,in, The probability of a user leaving the first space from this entrance / exit is calculated based on distance and included angle. This is an intermediate variable for the target. The larger, The closer it is to 1; The smaller, The closer it is to 0; through this mapping function, the range of values ​​can be ( The target intermediate variable (∞, +∞) is smoothly mapped to the probability interval (0, 1).

[0161] exist Figure 10 In the method shown, by constructing target intermediate variables and using a mapping function for probability transformation, distance and angle can be quantified into probabilities, providing reliable data support for accurately judging the user's intention to leave.

[0162] In one embodiment, the probability determined based on distance and angle can be corrected based on the user's historical movement habit data.

[0163] For example, the historical movement probability distribution of a user can be constructed by recording the number or frequency of times a user moves from the first space to other second spaces over a past period (e.g., the past 30 days). For instance, if a user starts from the living room, historically, within the same time period, the percentage of times they would go to bedroom A is 70%, to the kitchen is 20%, and to balcony A is 10%.

[0164] If the entrance / exit leads to a second space, then the historical transition probability of that second space is used as the historical transition probability of the entrance / exit; if the entrance / exit corresponds to multiple second spaces, then the sum of the historical transition probabilities of the multiple second spaces can be used as the historical transition probability of the entrance / exit.

[0165] For example, for each entrance / exit in the first space, the real-time probability corresponding to that entrance / exit can be calculated based on distance and included angle. Historical transfer probability corresponding to this entrance / exit By performing fusion, the corrected probability of the entrance / exit can be obtained. For example, will and The product of these factors is determined as the corrected probability of the entrance / exit. For example, regarding and The corrected probability of the entrance / exit is obtained by performing a weighted summation. .

[0166] Therefore, by using historical movement habit data to correct real-time probabilities, the determination of departure intentions can be made more accurate.

[0167] By comprehensively judging multiple conditions, for example, when the moving speed is greater than the third speed threshold and the user is moving towards the entrance / exit, it is determined that the target user intends to leave the first space, triggering all second indoor units to switch their airflow direction; or, when the moving speed is greater than the third speed threshold and the probability of leaving is greater than a preset probability value, it is determined that the target user intends to leave the first space, triggering all second indoor units to switch their airflow direction. By comprehensively judging multiple conditions, the advantages of different judgment dimensions can be utilized to further improve the accuracy of triggering control of the second indoor units.

[0168] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating an air conditioning control method according to an exemplary embodiment. The diagram is merely an example and is used to more clearly demonstrate a possible implementation process of the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure.

[0169] like Figure 11 As shown, when a user is detected moving from a first area of ​​a first space to a second area, spaces sharing at least one entrance / exit with the first space, and spaces connected to the first space via connecting spaces, are identified as second spaces. For example, if space I is connected to the first space via entrance 1, space II via entrance 2, and space III is directly connected to the first space via a corridor, then spaces I, II, and III can be identified as second spaces. Subsequently, the presence of a usable indoor unit in each second space is checked. If a usable indoor unit exists in a second space, at least one indoor unit in that second space is controlled to direct its airflow towards the entrance of that second space, and its fan speed is adjusted to a preset value; if no usable indoor unit exists in a second space, control of that space is skipped. After a user enters any of the second spaces I, II, or III, the indoor units in the other second spaces besides the one the user actually entered are controlled to return to their original airflow direction.

[0170] Thus, by identifying the space associated with the first space as the second space, and adjusting the airflow direction after detecting the availability of the indoor air conditioning unit, precise control of the indoor air conditioning unit across different areas can be achieved, improving the continuity and comfort of the user's physical experience when moving between different spaces. Resetting the second indoor unit to its previous state in the unoccupied second space after the user actually enters effectively avoids energy waste. Furthermore, Figure 11 The specific implementation of each step has been described in detail above, and the repeated content will not be repeated here.

[0171] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 12 The device 600 includes a determining module 601 and a control module 602.

[0172] The first control module 601 is used to detect when a user moves from the first area to the second area, and then control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to be towards the second area. The second control module 602 is used to trigger the air outlet direction of all the second indoor units to switch from facing the third area to facing the fourth area, so that during the process of the user moving from the second area to the fourth area, the user can be covered by the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn.

[0173] In the above technical solution, when a user is detected moving from the first zone to the second zone, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is precisely controlled, triggering a switch in the airflow direction of all second indoor units. This ensures seamless airflow during the user's movement across spaces, guaranteeing that the user is always covered by airflow from the first space to any second space, thus improving user comfort.

[0174] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: When the user moves to the fourth area of ​​any of the second spaces, the airflow direction of the second indoor units in the other second spaces is triggered to return to the direction of the third area.

[0175] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: Before triggering the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in the other second spaces to return to facing the third area, at least one of the following is determined: The user's stay time in any of the second spaces exceeds the first stay time threshold; The user's movement speed within any of the second spaces is less than a first speed threshold.

[0176] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: Obtain the first distance between all the second entrances / exits and the second area, and determine the switching order of all the second indoor units according to the ascending order of the multiple first distances; All the second indoor units are triggered to switch the air outlet direction in sequence according to the switching order.

[0177] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: When a user is detected moving from the first area to the second area, the second indoor unit is triggered to switch the air outlet direction after a first delay.

[0178] In some possible implementations, the greater the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space and the second area, the longer the first duration; and / or, the first duration is inversely correlated with the user's movement speed.

[0179] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: During the process of the user entering any of the second spaces from the second area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit located in the same space as the target entrance is triggered to return to the direction of the third area, and the target entrance is the second entrance / exit where the distance between it and the user gradually increases.

[0180] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: When the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user increases by a first threshold, the second entrance / exit is determined to be the target entrance; and / or, When the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user gradually increases and remains at a certain distance for a certain duration, the second entrance / exit is determined to be the target entrance / exit.

[0181] In some possible implementations, the distance between the second region and the first entrance / exit is less than a first threshold; the distance between the fourth region of the same second space and the second entrance / exit is less than a second threshold.

[0182] In some possible implementations, the first region, the second region, the third region, and the fourth region are regions that the user participates in setting and / or that can be modified.

[0183] In some possible implementations, the first space and the second space are spaces that the user participates in setting and / or can modify; or, the first space is the space where the user is currently located, and the second space is a space connected to the first space and equipped with the second air conditioner.

[0184] In some possible implementations, the first space and the second space are adjacent and share an entrance / exit, the shared entrance / exit constituting the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit of the adjacent second space.

[0185] In some possible implementations, the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit are connected by a connecting space.

[0186] In some possible implementations, the connecting space is a corridor without an indoor air conditioning unit, or a third space equipped with a third air conditioning unit, which includes a third indoor unit and remains in its original state.

[0187] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to remain toward the first entrance / exit during the period when the user walks in the connected space; and / or, the second control module 602 is further configured to: trigger the air outlet direction of each of the second indoor units to remain toward the corresponding second entrance / exit during the period when the user walks in the connected space, and when the user enters the second space via the second entrance / exit and moves toward the fourth area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit follows the user to move to the fourth area.

[0188] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit toward the first entrance / exit as the user gradually moves away from the first space, and control the air volume of the first indoor unit to gradually increase; and / or, the second control module 602 is further configured to: trigger the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space toward the second entrance / exit as the user gradually moves closer to the second space, the second indoor unit operates with an air volume greater than a target value, and as the user gradually moves closer to the second entrance / exit, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is gradually adjusted to be toward the fourth area, and the air volume is gradually reduced to the target value.

[0189] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: If the user is detected to have moved from the first area to the second area, and the original user is present in the second space outside the fourth area, then the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is triggered to sequentially face the fourth area and the original user; or, If the user is detected to have moved from the first area to the second area, and the original user is still present in the second space, then the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is triggered to be directed towards the fourth area; or, Before triggering the second indoor unit to switch its airflow direction from the third area to the fourth area, it is determined that there is no one in the third area.

[0190] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: After the user enters the fourth area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space of the user is controlled to follow the user.

[0191] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to: When the user enters the second space, there is an existing user; If the user stays in the second space for a longer period than a second stay duration threshold, and / or the user moves at a speed less than a second speed threshold, then the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit will sequentially face the user in the second space and the original user.

[0192] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: if the user's location is lost during the operation of the first indoor unit, control the first indoor unit to continue running for a third duration according to the air outlet direction of the previous moment; and / or, the second control module 602 is further configured to: if the user's location is lost during the operation of the second indoor unit, control the second indoor unit to continue running for a fourth duration according to the air outlet direction of the previous moment.

[0193] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: after controlling the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to face the second area, if it is detected that the user has returned to the first area, control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to return to facing the first area; and / or, the second control module 602 is further configured to: after controlling the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit to switch from facing the third area to facing the fourth area, if the user has not entered the second space where the second indoor unit is located within a fifth time period or it is determined that the user continues to stay in the first space, control the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit to return to facing the third area.

[0194] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: If no one is in the first space after the user has left the first space for six hours, the first indoor unit is controlled to enter the human-sensing energy-saving mode, in which the first indoor unit stops supplying air.

[0195] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to: If the user leaves the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed toward the second area and maintained for a seventh time.

[0196] In some possible implementations, the fan-following-human-motion function of the first indoor unit is in the on state; and / or, The second control module 602 is further configured to: when the user enters the second space, trigger the second indoor unit whose airflow following function is not activated in the second space to activate the airflow following function; or, when the user enters the second space, the second indoor unit whose airflow following function is activated in the second space maintains the airflow following function, and when there is no one in the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is towards the third area.

[0197] In some possible implementations, the first control module 601 is further configured to control the air outlet direction by controlling the upper and lower air guide plates and / or the left and right air sweeping blades of the first indoor unit; the second control module 602 is further configured to control the air outlet direction by controlling the upper and lower air guide plates and / or the left and right air sweeping blades of the second indoor unit.

[0198] In some possible implementations, the air conditioner further includes an outdoor unit, with the first indoor unit and all the second indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit; or, The air conditioner also includes a first outdoor unit, and each of the second air conditioners also includes a second outdoor unit. The first outdoor unit is connected to the first indoor unit, and the second outdoor unit is connected to the second indoor unit.

[0199] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to determine at least one of the following before triggering all the second indoor units to switch their airflow direction: It is determined that the user's movement speed within the first space is greater than a third speed threshold; Determine that the user is moving toward any entrance or exit of the first space; Based on the user's location, direction of movement, and the location of any entrance or exit of the first space, the probability of the user leaving the first space through the entrance or exit is determined, and the probability is determined to be greater than a preset probability value.

[0200] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to determine the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit by: The distance between the user and the entrance / exit is determined based on the user's location and the location of the entrance / exit. Determine the angle between the user's movement direction and the orientation of the entrance / exit based on the user's movement direction and the orientation of the entrance / exit. The probability of the user leaving the first space from the entrance / exit is determined based on the distance and the included angle.

[0201] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to determine the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit based on the distance and the included angle in the following manner: Based on the distance and the included angle, a target intermediate variable is determined, wherein the distance and the target intermediate variable are inversely correlated, and the included angle is inversely correlated with the target intermediate variable; The target intermediate variable is used as input, and a probability transformation is performed through a preset mapping function to obtain the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit. The function value of the mapping function is positively correlated with the magnitude of the target intermediate variable, and the function value is less than or equal to 1 and greater than or equal to 0.

[0202] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to determine the target intermediate variable based on the distance and the included angle in the following manner: A first intermediate variable is determined based on the distance and a preset distance influence factor, and the first intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the magnitude of the distance; A second intermediate variable is determined based on the included angle and a preset included angle influence factor. The second intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the size of the included angle. The target intermediate variable is obtained by performing linear calculations on the first intermediate variable, the second intermediate variable, and the preset bias factor. The bias factor is designed such that: when the user is located at the entrance / exit and moving towards the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is a preset positive maximum value; when the user is far from the entrance / exit and moving away from the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is a preset negative maximum value.

[0203] In some possible implementations, the second control module 602 is further configured to correct the probability determined based on the distance and the included angle based on the user's historical movement habit data.

[0204] 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.

[0205] In another exemplary embodiment, this disclosure also provides a controller comprising: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions in the memory to implement the steps of the air conditioning control method described above.

[0206] In another exemplary embodiment, this disclosure also provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner including a first indoor unit disposed in a first space, the first space being connected to at least two second spaces, a second air conditioner disposed in the second space, the second air conditioner including the second indoor unit, the first space including a first area and a second area, the second space including a third area and a fourth area, the first space being provided with a first entrance and exit, the second space being provided with a second entrance and exit, the first entrance and exit and the second entrance and exit being connected; The air conditioner includes the aforementioned controller equipped with a processor and a memory.

[0207] Figure 13 This is a block diagram illustrating an air conditioning control device according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, device 1900 may be provided as a server. (Refer to...) Figure 13 The device 1900 includes a processing component 1922, which further includes one or more processors, and memory resources represented by memory 1932 for storing instructions, such as application programs, that can be executed by the processing component 1922. The application programs stored in memory 1932 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processing component 1922 is configured to execute instructions to perform the aforementioned air conditioning control method.

[0208] Device 1900 may also include a power supply component 1926 configured to perform power management of device 1900, a wired or wireless network interface 1950 configured to connect device 1900 to a network, and an input / output interface 1958. Device 1900 can operate on an operating system stored in memory 1932.

[0209] In another exemplary embodiment, this disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon computer program instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the air conditioning control method provided in this disclosure.

[0210] In another exemplary embodiment, this disclosure also provides a computer program product comprising a computer program executable by a programmable device, the computer program having a code portion for performing the air conditioning control method described above when executed by the programmable device.

[0211] In some possible implementations, the computer program includes: The interaction unit is used to receive user settings for the first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area; A communication unit is used to send the settings to the air conditioning controller so that the air conditioning controller executes the air conditioning control method described above.

[0212] The computer program can run on an interactive device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or smart remote control. The interactive device uses a touchscreen or voice acquisition module to receive user settings for the area and transmits these settings to the interactive unit. The communication unit can be a Wi-Fi unit, Bluetooth unit, or infrared unit.

[0213] This allows for a personalized and intelligent air conditioning control experience, enhancing user convenience.

[0214] In some possible implementations, the interaction unit is also used to provide a mode switch, which enables or disables the air conditioning control method described above when triggered.

[0215] For example, the air conditioning control interface of a smartphone app can have a "Cross-Space Airflow Follow" mode switch, which is on by default. When users do not want the air conditioner to automatically switch directions as they move across areas (e.g., when there are many guests in the house and frequent movement causes the air conditioner to switch frequently), they can manually click the switch to turn it off. After turning it off, the first and second indoor units will resume their independent airflow control logic and will no longer perform cross-space relay. Users can re-enable this method by clicking the switch again.

[0216] Those skilled in the art will also understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps listed in the embodiments of this application can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functionality is implemented through hardware or software depends on the specific application and the overall system design requirements. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality using various methods for each specific application, but such implementation should not be construed as exceeding the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

[0217] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0218] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In this description, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0219] 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.”

[0220] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0221] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0222] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioning control method, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a first indoor unit, which is disposed in a first space, and the first space is connected to at least two second spaces. The method includes: The second space is equipped with a second air conditioner, which includes a second indoor unit. The first space includes a first area and a second area. The second space includes a third area and a fourth area. The first space is equipped with a first entrance and exit. The second space is equipped with a second entrance and exit. The first entrance and exit and the second entrance and exit are connected. If a user is detected moving from the first area to the second area, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed towards the second area. Trigger the airflow direction of all the second indoor units to switch from the direction of the third area, which is in the same space as each of the second indoor units, to the fourth area, so that as the user moves from the second area to the fourth area, the user can be covered by the airflow direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes: When the user moves to the fourth area of ​​any of the second spaces, the airflow direction of the second indoor units in the other second spaces is restored to face the third area.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method includes: Before triggering the airflow direction of the second indoor unit in the other second spaces to return to facing the third area, at least one of the following shall be determined: The user's stay time in any of the second spaces exceeds the first stay time threshold; The user's movement speed within any of the second spaces is less than the first speed threshold.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain the first distance between all the second entrances / exits and the second area, and determine the switching order of all the second indoor units according to the ascending order of the multiple first distances; All the second indoor units are triggered to switch the air outlet direction sequentially according to the switching order.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When a user is detected moving from the first area to the second area, the second indoor unit is triggered to switch the air outlet direction after a first delay.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The greater the distance between the second entrance / exit of the second space and the second area, the longer the first duration; and / or, The first duration is inversely correlated with the user's movement speed.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the process of the user entering any of the second spaces from the second area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit located in the same space as the target entrance is triggered to return to the direction of the third area, and the target entrance is the second entrance / exit where the distance between it and the user gradually increases.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user increases by a first threshold, the second entrance / exit is determined to be the target entrance; and / or, When the distance between the second entrance / exit and the user gradually increases and remains at a certain distance for a certain duration, the second entrance / exit is determined to be the target entrance / exit.

9. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the second area and the first entrance / exit is less than the first threshold; The distance between the fourth region of the same second space and the second entrance / exit is less than the second threshold.

10. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area are areas that the user participates in setting and / or that can be modified.

11. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first space and the second space are spaces that the user participates in setting and / or can modify; or, the first space is the space where the user is currently located, and the second space is a space that is connected to the first space and is equipped with the second air conditioner.

12. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first space and the second space are adjacent and share an entrance / exit. The shared entrance / exit constitutes the first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit of the adjacent second space.

13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first entrance / exit and the second entrance / exit are connected by a connecting space.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The connecting space is a corridor without an indoor air conditioning unit, or a third space with a third air conditioning unit, wherein the third air conditioning unit includes a third indoor unit, and the third indoor unit remains in its original state.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The method further includes: During the user's movement within the connected space, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to remain towards the first entrance / exit; and / or, During the period when the user walks in the connected space, the air outlet direction of each of the second indoor units is triggered to keep facing the corresponding second entrance / exit. When the user enters the second space through the second entrance / exit and moves toward the fourth area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit follows the user to the fourth area.

16. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: As the user gradually moves away from the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to face the first entrance / exit, and the air volume of the first indoor unit is gradually increased; and / or, As the user gradually approaches the second space, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space is triggered to face the second entrance / exit, and the second indoor unit operates with an air volume greater than the target value. As the user gradually approaches the second entrance / exit, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is gradually adjusted to face the fourth area, and the air volume is gradually reduced to the target value.

17. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the user is detected to have moved from the first area to the second area, and the original user is present in the second space outside the fourth area, then the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is triggered to sequentially face the fourth area and the original user; or, If the user is detected moving from the first area to the second area, and the original user is still present in the second space, then the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is directed towards the fourth area; or, Before triggering the second indoor unit to switch its airflow direction from the third area to the fourth area, it is determined that there is no one in the third area.

18. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the user enters the fourth area, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit in the second space of the user is controlled to follow the user.

19. The method according to claim 18, characterized in that, The method further includes: When the user enters the second space, there is an existing user; If the user stays in the second space for a longer period than a second stay duration threshold, and / or the user moves at a speed less than a second speed threshold, then the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit will sequentially face the user in the second space and the original user.

20. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the user's location is lost during the operation of the first indoor unit, the first indoor unit will continue to operate for a third time according to the airflow direction of the previous moment; and / or, If the user's location is lost during the operation of the second indoor unit, the second indoor unit will continue to operate for a fourth time according to the air outlet direction of the previous moment.

21. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After controlling the airflow direction of the first indoor unit towards the second area, if the user is detected returning to the first area, the airflow direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to return to the first area; and / or, After the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is switched from the direction of the third area to the direction of the fourth area, if the user does not enter the second space where the second indoor unit is located within a fifth time period or it is determined that the user continues to stay in the first space, the air outlet direction of the second indoor unit is switched back to the direction of the third area.

22. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If no one is in the first space after the user has left the first space for six hours, the first indoor unit is controlled to enter the human-sensing energy-saving mode, in which the first indoor unit stops supplying air.

23. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the user leaves the first space, the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit is controlled to be directed toward the second area and maintained for a seventh time.

24. The method according to any one of claims 1-23, characterized in that, The fan-following-human-motion function of the first indoor unit is turned on; and / or, When the user enters the second space, the second indoor unit whose airflow follows the user's movement function is not activated in the second space is triggered to activate the airflow follows the user's movement function; or, when the user enters the second space, the second indoor unit whose airflow follows the user's movement function is activated in the second space maintains the airflow follows the user's movement function, and when there is no one in the second space, the airflow direction of the second indoor unit is towards the third area.

25. The method according to any one of claims 1-23, characterized in that, The method further includes: The air outlet direction is controlled by controlling the upper and lower air guide plates and / or the left and right sweeping blades of the first and second indoor units.

26. The method according to any one of claims 1-23, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an outdoor unit, and the first indoor unit and all the second indoor units are connected to the same outdoor unit; or... The air conditioner also includes a first outdoor unit, and each of the second air conditioners also includes a second outdoor unit. The first outdoor unit is connected to the first indoor unit, and the second outdoor unit is connected to the second indoor unit.

27. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before triggering all second indoor units to switch airflow direction, determine at least one of the following: It is determined that the user's movement speed within the first space is greater than a third speed threshold; Determine that the user is moving toward any entrance or exit of the first space; Based on the user's location, direction of movement, and the location of any entrance or exit of the first space, the probability of the user leaving the first space through the entrance or exit is determined, and the probability is determined to be greater than a preset probability value.

28. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that, The step of determining the probability that the user leaves the first space through the entrance or exit based on the user's location, direction of movement, and the location of any entrance or exit in the first space includes: Determine the distance between the user and the entrance / exit based on the user's location and the location of the entrance / exit; Based on the user's movement direction and the orientation of the entrance / exit, determine the angle between the movement direction and the orientation of the entrance / exit; The probability of the user leaving the first space from the entrance / exit is determined based on the distance and the included angle.

29. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, Determining the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit based on the distance and the included angle includes: Based on the distance and the included angle, a target intermediate variable is determined, wherein the distance and the target intermediate variable are inversely correlated, and the included angle is inversely correlated with the target intermediate variable; The target intermediate variable is used as input, and a probability transformation is performed through a preset mapping function to obtain the probability that the user leaves the first space from the entrance / exit. The function value of the mapping function is positively correlated with the magnitude of the target intermediate variable, and the function value is less than or equal to 1 and greater than or equal to 0.

30. The method according to claim 29, characterized in that, The step of determining the target intermediate variable based on the distance and the included angle includes: A first intermediate variable is determined based on the distance and a preset distance influence factor, and the first intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the magnitude of the distance; A second intermediate variable is determined based on the included angle and a preset included angle influence factor. The second intermediate variable is inversely correlated with the size of the included angle. The target intermediate variable is obtained by performing linear calculations on the first intermediate variable, the second intermediate variable, and the preset bias factor. The bias factor is designed such that: when the user is located at the entrance / exit and moving towards the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is a preset positive maximum value; when the user is far from the entrance / exit and moving away from the entrance / exit, the target intermediate variable is a preset negative maximum value.

31. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that, The method further includes: The probability determined based on the distance and the included angle is corrected based on the user's historical movement habit data.

32. An air conditioning control device, characterized in that, The air conditioning control device is configured to implement the steps of the air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-31, the air conditioning control device comprising: The first control module is used to detect when a user moves from the first area to the second area, and then control the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit to be towards the second area. The second control module is used to trigger the air outlet direction of all the second indoor units to switch from facing the third area to facing the fourth area, so that during the process of the user moving from the second area to the fourth area, the user can be covered by the air outlet direction of the first indoor unit and the second indoor unit in turn.

33. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a first indoor unit, which is disposed in a first space. The first space is connected to at least two second spaces. A second air conditioner is disposed in the second space. The second air conditioner includes a second indoor unit. The first space includes a first area and a second area. The second space includes a third area and a fourth area. The first space is provided with a first entrance and exit. The second space is provided with a second entrance and exit. The first entrance and exit and the second entrance and exit are connected. The air conditioner includes: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to execute the executable instructions stored in the memory to implement the method of any one of claims 1-31.

34. A 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 steps of the air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-31.

35. A computer program product, characterized in that, It includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-31.

36. The computer program product according to claim 35, characterized in that, Computer programs include: The interaction unit is used to receive user settings for the first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area; A communication unit is used to send the settings to an air conditioning controller so that the air conditioning controller executes the air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-31.

37. The computer program product according to claim 36, characterized in that, The interaction unit is also configured to provide a mode switch, which, when triggered, enables or disables the air conditioning control method according to any one of claims 1-30.

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