Control method and device of air outlet equipment, air outlet equipment, medium and program product

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a control method and device of an air outlet equipment, the air outlet equipment, a medium and a program product. The air outlet equipment has multiple air outlets, and the multiple air outlets are located in the same space. The method comprises: obtaining an area of the space; determining a target air supply mode according to the area, and supplying air according to the target air supply mode; wherein the target air supply mode comprises a first air supply mode or a second air supply mode, at least part of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter in the first air supply mode, and at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters in the second air supply mode. In this way, the target air supply mode matched with the area of the space where the air outlet equipment is located can be adaptively selected for air supply according to the area, and the air supply comfort is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a control method, device, air outlet equipment, medium, and program product for an air outlet device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of air conditioning technology, users have placed higher demands on the comfort of air delivery, temperature uniformity, and spatial applicability of air conditioners. Traditional air conditioners mostly adopt a single air outlet structure, and their air delivery direction and airflow distribution are relatively simple, which cannot meet diverse usage needs.

[0003] The related technology provides an air conditioning structure with dual air outlets, but its air delivery comfort still needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a control method, device, storage medium and program product for an air outlet device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an air outlet device is provided, the air outlet device having multiple air outlets located in the same space, the method comprising: Obtain the area of ​​the space; The target air supply method is determined based on the area, and air is supplied according to the target air supply method; The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

[0006] Using the above method, the target air supply mode that matches the area of ​​the space where the air outlet is located can be adaptively selected. This allows the air outlet to avoid air supply conflicts and mutual interference when it is in a small space, and to provide more comprehensive air supply coverage in a large space when it is in a large space, thereby improving the overall air supply comfort. At the same time, there is no need to manually adjust the air supply mode, making it more convenient and worry-free to use.

[0007] In some possible implementations, obtaining the area of ​​the space includes: obtaining the area set by the user for the air outlet device; or, obtaining the location information of a target within the space and determining the area based on the location information.

[0008] By adopting this implementation method, the area can be accurately obtained based on the user's preset settings or the location information of the target in the space where the air outlet device is located. This allows for a more precise selection of the target air supply method that matches the area, thereby improving the accuracy of air supply control.

[0009] In some possible implementations, determining the target air supply method based on the area includes: If the space is determined to be a first space based on the area, then the target air supply method is determined to be the first air supply method; or... If the space is determined to be a second space based on the area, the target air supply method is determined to be the second air supply method; Wherein, the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

[0010] In this implementation, when the space where the air outlet device is located is a smaller first space, the target air supply method for the air outlet device is determined as a first air supply method. Air is supplied based on this first air supply method. At least some of the multiple air outlets of the air outlet device have the same parameters such as air direction and air volume, thereby avoiding air supply conflicts between multiple air outlets in a small space and improving the user experience. When the space where the air outlet device is located is a larger second space, the target air supply method for the air outlet device is determined as a second air supply method. Air is supplied based on this second air supply method. At least two air outlets provide independent air supply services to users in their corresponding sub-spaces based on different air supply parameters. In this way, the different air supply needs of users in different sub-spaces within a larger space can be met.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the preset area threshold is determined based on the power of the air outlet device and / or the number of air outlets.

[0012] By adopting this implementation method, the preset area threshold can be accurately set based on the power of the air supply device and / or the number of air outlets, thereby accurately identifying the size of the space where the air supply device is located, and thus improving the matching degree between the selected target air supply method and the space area.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the air supply according to the target air supply method includes: If the target air supply method is the first air supply method, the first air outlet parameter is determined based on the location information of at least one first target in the space; Control at least some of the air outlets to deliver air according to the first air outlet parameters.

[0014] In this implementation method, under the first air supply mode, at least some of the multiple air outlets are controlled to supply air according to the first air supply parameters. The air supply parameters such as air direction and air volume of the at least some air outlets are consistent, thereby avoiding air supply conflicts between multiple air outlets in a small space and improving the user experience.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the space includes multiple subspaces, each subspace corresponding to a different air outlet, and the air supply according to the target air supply method includes: If the target air supply method is the second air supply method, for each of the at least two air outlets, obtain the position information of the second target in the subspace corresponding to the air outlet; Determine the second air outlet parameters based on the location information of the second target; Control the air outlet to deliver air according to the second air outlet parameters.

[0016] In this implementation method, under the second air supply mode, each of the at least two air outlets is controlled to provide independent air supply services to users in its corresponding subspace according to its own second air supply parameters. In this way, the different air supply needs of users in different subspaces of the space where the air supply equipment is located can be met when the space is large.

[0017] In some possible implementations, under the first air supply method, the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for the at least some air outlets, are in a closed state; under the second air supply method, the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for the at least two air outlets, are in a closed state or air supply is performed based on the same air supply parameters.

[0018] In this implementation method, under both the first and second air supply modes, some of the multiple air outlets of the air supply device can be closed, thus meeting the energy-saving requirements.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: Configure the air supply function of the air outlet device according to the area or the target air supply method.

[0020] By adopting this implementation method, the air supply function of the air supply device can be adaptively configured according to the area of ​​the space where the air supply device is located or the target air supply method. This avoids configuring the air supply function of the air supply device that is not suitable for the area of ​​the space where it is located, thus improving the intelligence of the air supply device and avoiding the need for users to manually configure the air supply function that matches the area, thereby improving the user experience.

[0021] In some possible implementations, configuring the air supply function of the air outlet device according to the area or the target air supply method includes: When the space is determined to be a first space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the first air supply method, the air supply function is configured as a first air supply function, wherein the first air supply function includes the function of at least some of the plurality of air outlets coordinating air supply according to the same air supply parameters; or... When the space is determined to be a second space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the second air supply method, the air supply function is configured as a second air supply function, wherein the second air supply function includes the function of at least two of the plurality of air outlets independently supplying air according to different air supply parameters. Wherein, the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the first air supply function includes at least one of the following: The wind blows on people, the wind avoids people, people are close to the gentle breeze, and people feel the energy saving.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the plurality of air outlets includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and the second air supply function includes at least one of the following: First subspace wind blows on people, second subspace wind blows on people, first subspace wind avoids people, second subspace wind avoids people, first subspace people are close to gentle breeze, second subspace people are close to gentle breeze, people feel energy saving; The space is divided into a first subspace and a second subspace, with the first air outlet corresponding to the first subspace and the second air outlet corresponding to the second subspace.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the method further includes: The air supply function is output to the user.

[0025] In this implementation method, air outlet devices with different room sizes will display different air supply functions to the user. This allows the user to operate different air supply functions, thereby avoiding the user activating air supply functions that are incompatible with the room size of the air outlet device and improving the user experience.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the space is a user-set and / or user-modifiable space; and / or, the area of ​​the space is a user-set and / or user-modifiable area.

[0027] Using this implementation method, users can set and / or modify the space where the air outlet equipment is located and the area of ​​that space based on actual needs, so as to meet the user's personalized needs.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the air outlet device is equipped with a sensor, and the area of ​​the space is obtained by the sensor.

[0029] Using this implementation method, the area of ​​the space where the air outlet device is located can be accurately obtained based on the sensor, and then the target air supply mode that is suitable for the area can be accurately matched to the air outlet device.

[0030] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a control device for an air outlet device is provided. The air outlet device has a plurality of air outlets located in the same space. The control device for the air outlet device is used to implement the method provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure. The control device for the air outlet device includes: The acquisition module is configured to acquire the area of ​​the space; The air supply module is configured to determine a target air supply method based on the area and supply air according to the target air supply method; The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

[0031] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an air outlet device is provided, comprising: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to perform the steps of the control method for the air outlet device provided in the first aspect of this disclosure.

[0032] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided that stores computer program instructions thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method for the air outlet device provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0033] 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 control method for an air outlet device provided in the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0034] In some possible implementations, the computer program includes: An interactive unit is used to receive user settings and / or modifications to the space; A communication unit is configured to send the settings and / or modifications to a target controller so that the target controller executes the control method for the air outlet device provided in the first aspect of this disclosure.

[0035] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: the target air supply mode matching the area of ​​the space where the air supply device is located can be adaptively selected for air supply, so that when the air supply device is in a small space, the air supply conflict and mutual influence between different air outlets can be avoided, and when it is in a large space, the air supply coverage in the large space can be more comprehensive, thereby improving the overall air supply comfort. At the same time, there is no need to manually adjust the air supply mode, making it more convenient and worry-free to use.

[0036] 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

[0037] 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.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air outlet device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 2 It is based on Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a flowchart of a control method for an air outlet device.

[0040] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a flowchart of another control method for an air outlet device.

[0041] Figure 4 It is based on Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a flowchart of another control method for an air outlet device.

[0042] Figure 5 It is based on Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment shows a flowchart of a control method for an air outlet device.

[0043] Figure 6 It is based on Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment presents a schematic diagram of an adaptive configuration process for an air supply function.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device for an air outlet according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0045] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment shows a block diagram of a control device for another air outlet device.

[0046] Figure 9This is a block diagram illustrating an air outlet device according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0047] 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.

[0048] It should be noted that all actions involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this disclosure are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the location is situated, and with authorization from the owner of the relevant device.

[0049] This disclosure is primarily applied to scenarios involving air supply control of air outlet equipment, particularly for air outlet equipment with dual or more air outlets. The air outlet equipment may be, for example, an air conditioning unit.

[0050] Taking a dual-outlet air conditioning system as an example, there are two types: unified air supply mode and independent air supply mode. Unified air supply mode refers to the two outlets coordinating air supply based on the same air supply parameters. In this mode, the two outlets operate synchronously, sharing the same fan, heat exchanger, and control logic, with completely identical air supply parameters such as airflow, air direction, and on / off status. Independent air supply mode refers to each outlet independently supplying air based on its own air supply parameters. In this mode, the physical and electrical controls of the two outlets are decoupled, allowing for independent switching and adjustment of airflow, air direction, temperature, and other air supply parameters.

[0051] Based on the dual-outlet air conditioning structure provided in the relevant technology, users need to manually select one of the air supply methods according to their actual air supply needs. The air conditioning system cannot intelligently and automatically select the air supply method, nor can it adapt to different space areas to select a reasonable air supply method.

[0052] When a dual-outlet air conditioner is located in a small room and supplies air independently, the room cannot be effectively zoned, leading to the two outlets being too close together and causing airflow conflicts. This reduces user comfort. For example, assuming both the left and right outlets are configured to avoid people, the airflow areas of the two outlets in the small room are close together or even partially overlap. To avoid people, the left outlet blows air into the right outlet's area, and vice versa. This results in the user's need for airflow avoidance not being met in either area. Furthermore, the independent operation of the two outlets in a small room can easily create turbulence and chaotic airflow, leading to a poor user experience.

[0053] To address the aforementioned problems, this disclosure provides a control method, apparatus, air outlet device, medium, and program product for an air outlet device. The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an air outlet device according to an exemplary embodiment. The air outlet device has multiple air outlets located in the same space. The multiple air outlets can be, for example, dual, three, or four air outlets. The multiple air outlets can support coordinated air delivery based on the same air delivery parameters, or they can support independent air delivery based on their respective air delivery parameters.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the method includes the following steps.

[0056] In step S11, the area of ​​the space where the air outlet device is located is obtained.

[0057] The space in question refers to the space where the air outlet device is located, such as the room or cabin where the air outlet device is located.

[0058] In step S12, the target air supply method is determined based on the area, and air is supplied according to the target air supply method.

[0059] The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

[0060] The air supply parameters here can include parameters such as air volume, direction, air velocity, and temperature. The first air supply method is the unified air supply method mentioned above, and the second air supply method is the independent air supply method mentioned above. It should be noted that when each air outlet provides independent air supply, each air outlet can correspond to different sub-spaces within the space. In this way, each air outlet can provide air supply service only to users within its corresponding sub-space (i.e., directional air supply only to its corresponding sub-space).

[0061] By performing this step, the system can adaptively select either a first or second air supply method that matches the area of ​​the space where the air supply device is located, and supply air according to the target air supply method that matches the area.

[0062] Using the above method, the target air supply mode that matches the area of ​​the space where the air supply equipment is located can be adaptively selected. This allows the air supply equipment to avoid air supply conflicts and mutual interference between different air outlets when it is in a small space, and to provide more comprehensive air supply coverage in a large space when it is in a large space, thereby improving the overall air supply comfort. At the same time, there is no need to manually adjust the air supply mode, making it more convenient and worry-free to use.

[0063] In one embodiment, this disclosure can obtain the area based on the user's preset settings. That is, the area set by the user for the air outlet device can be obtained.

[0064] One possible implementation is to pre-assign the area where the air outlet is located to the air outlet.

[0065] For example, a user can select and edit their home's floor plan and / or the size of each room in a preset application corresponding to the air outlet device. They can then configure the air outlet device for each room separately within that application. This establishes a correspondence between the air outlet device and the room, and consequently, a binding relationship between each air outlet device and the area of ​​the room it resides in. Thus, based on the device identifier of the air outlet device and this pre-set binding relationship, the area of ​​the room where the air outlet device is located can be obtained.

[0066] In another embodiment, this disclosure can acquire the location information of a target within a space and determine the area based on that location information. Here, the target refers to one or more targets within the space identified or collected by the target recognition sensor (such as millimeter-wave radar) of the ventilation equipment; for example, the target could be a user located within the space.

[0067] For example, air outlet equipment is typically equipped with millimeter-wave radar, which can identify the user's location and movement within the space where the air outlet equipment is located, and control the air outlet equipment to execute an appropriate air supply strategy based on the identification results. Therefore, this disclosure can obtain the location coordinates of the user in the room where the air outlet equipment is located, collected by the millimeter-wave radar, and draw the room outline based on these location coordinates, using the size of the outline area as the area of ​​the room where the air outlet equipment is located. It should be noted that, to more accurately describe the room outline, this disclosure can obtain multiple location coordinates collected by the millimeter-wave radar over a period of time (e.g., the last 7 days) to describe the room outline.

[0068] Using the above method, the area can be accurately obtained based on the user's preset settings or the location information of the target in the space where the air outlet equipment is located. This allows for a more precise selection of the target air supply method that matches the area, thereby improving the accuracy of air supply control.

[0069] In another possible implementation of this disclosure, the air outlet device is equipped with a sensor, and the area of ​​the space can be obtained by the sensor.

[0070] As an example, the sensor can be an image sensor, and the area of ​​the space can be obtained by performing image recognition on the spatial image acquired by the image sensor.

[0071] In another example, the sensor can be a ranging sensor (such as an ultrasonic ranging sensor, an infrared ranging sensor, etc.), and the area of ​​the space can be calculated based on the spatial dimensions measured by the ranging sensor.

[0072] In this way, the area of ​​the space where the air outlet equipment is located can be accurately obtained based on the sensor, and then the target air supply mode that is suitable for the area can be accurately matched to the air outlet equipment.

[0073] It should be noted that the space where the air outlet device is located can be a user-defined and / or user-modifiable space. For example, the user can set and / or modify this space in the preset application corresponding to the air outlet device, or the user can set and / or modify this space on the control panel of the air outlet device.

[0074] Furthermore, users can set and / or modify the area of ​​the space. For example, the area can be set and / or modified in the preset application corresponding to the air outlet device, or it can be set and / or modified on the control panel of the air outlet device.

[0075] In this way, users can set and / or modify the space where the air outlet is located and the area of ​​that space based on actual needs, so as to meet the user's personalized needs.

[0076] In the process of determining the target air supply method based on area (i.e., step S12) according to this disclosure, in one embodiment, if the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be a first space based on the area, the target air supply method is determined to be a first air supply method. In another embodiment, if the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be a second space based on the area, the target air supply method is determined to be a second air supply method; wherein, the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold, that is, the area of ​​the first space is less than the area of ​​the second space.

[0077] The area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold. In other words, the first space is the smaller of the two spaces, and the second space is the larger of the two spaces.

[0078] In this disclosure, when the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be the first space with a smaller area, the target air supply mode of the air outlet device is determined to be the first air supply mode. As mentioned above, the first air supply mode is a unified air supply mode in which at least some of the multiple air outlets coordinate air supply based on the same air supply parameters. In this way, within the first space, the air direction, air volume and other parameters of the at least some air outlets are consistent, thereby avoiding air supply conflicts between multiple air outlets of the air outlet device in a small space and improving the user experience.

[0079] In this disclosure, when the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be the larger second space, considering that the larger space also needs to take into account the air supply effect of different areas, the target air supply mode of the air outlet device can be determined to be the second air supply mode. As mentioned above, the second air supply mode refers to the decoupling of air supply from each of the multiple air outlets, where at least two air outlets provide independent air supply services to users in their corresponding sub-spaces based on their respective air supply parameters. In this way, when the space where the air outlet device is located is large, the different air supply needs of users in different sub-spaces within that space can be met.

[0080] Furthermore, this disclosure allows for the division of the first space and the second space based on the pre-defined area threshold. Specifically, if the area of ​​the space containing the air outlet device is less than or equal to the pre-defined area threshold, the space containing the air outlet device is determined to be the first space; if the area of ​​the space containing the air outlet device is greater than the pre-defined area threshold, the space containing the air outlet device is determined to be the second space.

[0081] Furthermore, the preset area threshold can be determined based on the power of the air outlet device and / or the number of air outlets. For example, the greater the power of the air outlet device and the more air outlets it has, the stronger its air conditioning capability is usually, and it can also meet the cooling / heating needs of a larger area. Therefore, this disclosure can pre-determine the preset area threshold based on the power of the air outlet device and / or the number of air outlets.

[0082] In this way, by accurately setting the preset area threshold based on the power of the air supply equipment and / or the number of air outlets, the size of the space where the air supply equipment is located can be accurately identified, thereby improving the matching degree between the selected target air supply method and the space area.

[0083] Using the above method, when the space where the air outlet is located is determined to be a smaller first space, the target air supply method for the air outlet is determined to be the first air supply method. Air is supplied based on this first air supply method, and the air direction, air volume, and other parameters of the multiple air outlets of the air outlet are consistent. This avoids airflow conflicts between multiple air outlets of the air outlet in a small space and improves the user experience. When the space where the air outlet is located is determined to be a larger second space, the target air supply method for the air outlet is determined to be the second air supply method. Air is supplied based on this second air supply method, and each air outlet provides independent air supply service to users in its corresponding sub-space based on its own different air supply parameters. In this way, the different air supply needs of users in different sub-spaces within a larger space can be met.

[0084] Figure 2 It is based on Figure 1 The illustrated embodiment shows a flowchart of a control method for an air outlet device, as shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, air can be supplied according to a determined target air supply method through the following sub-steps: In step S121, if the target air supply mode is the first air supply mode, the first air outlet parameter is determined based on the location information of at least one first target in the space.

[0085] The first air outlet parameter may include air direction, air volume, temperature, etc.

[0086] By performing this step, the first air outlet parameter can be determined based on the location information of at least one first target distributed throughout the space. The at least one first target within the space includes one or more users within that space.

[0087] In the first air supply mode, the multiple air outlets are regarded as a whole system, and the air supply parameters such as air direction, air volume, and temperature are completely synchronized. The air supply strategy of the air supply equipment can be determined based on the overall personnel distribution in the space where the air supply equipment is located, and the first air supply parameter can be determined based on the air supply strategy.

[0088] In step S122, at least a portion of the plurality of air outlets are controlled to supply air according to the first air outlet parameter.

[0089] The at least part of the air outlets may include some of the multiple air outlets (such as one or two air outlets), or all of the multiple air outlets.

[0090] By performing this step, at least some of the multiple air outlets can be controlled to deliver air to the space in a coordinated manner according to the same first air delivery parameter. This can be understood as, under the first air delivery mode, these at least some air outlets can be considered as a single air outlet, delivering unified air to the space where the air delivery device is located in the same direction and at the same wind speed.

[0091] For example, under this first air supply method, assuming the air outlet device is a dual-outlet air conditioner and the user has set the airflow to a "people-oriented" mode, based on the radar's detection of the location information of people in the room where the air conditioner is located, the dual outlets can uniformly face the area where people gather in the room. When at least one person is detected approaching the radar, both outlets simultaneously activate a gentle breeze mode, maintaining a consistent airflow direction. When the person is detected moving away from the radar, both outlets simultaneously resume normal air supply. If the user has set a "people-avoidance" mode, based on the radar's detection of the location information of people in the room where the air conditioner is located, the dual outlets can uniformly face an area that avoids all or most people in the room. When a person is detected entering this air supply area, the airflow direction of the dual outlets is simultaneously adjusted to achieve "people-avoidance" while maintaining a consistent airflow direction. The above examples are merely illustrative and this disclosure does not limit the scope of the invention.

[0092] Using the above method, under the first air supply mode, at least some of the multiple air outlets are controlled to supply air according to the first air supply parameters. The air supply parameters such as air direction and air volume of the at least some air outlets are consistent, thereby avoiding air supply conflicts between multiple air outlets of the air supply equipment in a small space and improving the user experience.

[0093] It should be noted that, under this first air supply method, all but some of the multiple air outlets can be in a closed state. The on / off state of these multiple air outlets can be set by the user or automatically selected based on the area of ​​the current space.

[0094] For example, assuming the air outlet has two air outlets, if the target air supply mode of the air outlet is the first air supply mode, since the first air supply mode is for small spaces, the user can choose to use only one of the two air outlets to supply air into the space under the first air supply mode. That is, one of the two air outlets supplies air according to the first air supply parameters, while the other air outlet is closed. In this way, energy saving can be achieved while also meeting the user's air supply needs in small spaces.

[0095] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the space where the air outlet device is located may include multiple subspaces, and different subspaces correspond to different air outlets. Based on the correspondence between the air outlets and the subspaces, each of at least two of the multiple air outlets can either direct airflow to its corresponding subspace or direct airflow around its corresponding subspace.

[0096] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 1 The flowchart of another control method for an air outlet device shown in the embodiment is as follows: Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, air can be supplied according to a determined target air supply method through the following sub-steps: In step S123, if the target air supply method is the second air supply method, for each of the at least two air outlets, the position information of the second target in the subspace corresponding to that air outlet is obtained.

[0097] As mentioned above, when the space where the air outlet is located is determined to be a second space with a large area, the air supply method of the air outlet is determined to be the second air supply method. Based on the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets can supply air independently based on their different air supply parameters.

[0098] In this step, under the second air supply mode, the position information of the second target within the subspace corresponding to each of the at least two air outlets can be obtained. Thus, based on the position information of the second target within the subspace, the second air supply parameters of the corresponding air outlet in that subspace can be determined, thereby achieving independent air supply control for that air outlet.

[0099] In one implementation, the millimeter-wave radar built into the air outlet equipment can be used to collect the location information of the target in the space where the air outlet equipment is located. Based on the location information, the subspace where the target is located can be determined, thereby further obtaining the location information of the second target in each subspace.

[0100] In step S124, the second air outlet parameters are determined based on the location information of the second target.

[0101] In one implementation of this step, the second air outlet parameter can be determined based on the location information of the second target and the specific air supply function (or "air supply mode", such as wind blowing on people mode, wind avoiding people mode, soft wind mode near people mode, etc.) corresponding to the subspace selected by the user.

[0102] In step S125, the air outlet is controlled to supply air according to the second air outlet parameter.

[0103] In this step, the air supply to the air outlet can be controlled based on the second air outlet parameter determined by the location information of the second target within the subspace corresponding to the air outlet. Different air outlets correspond to different second air outlet parameters to achieve independent control of the air supply to each air outlet.

[0104] For example, under this second air supply method, assuming the air outlet device is a dual-outlet air conditioner with the dual outlets distributed left and right, the room where the air conditioner is located is divided into a left-side area and a right-side area. The left outlet corresponds to the left-side area and is responsible for supplying air to people in the left-side area (including blowing air onto people or avoiding people with the airflow), and the right outlet corresponds to the right-side area and is responsible for supplying air to people in the right-side area (including blowing air onto people or avoiding people with the airflow). For the left outlet, the second air supply parameters can be determined based on the location information of people in the left-side area; for the right outlet, the second air supply parameters can be determined based on the location information of people in the right-side area. In this way, the left outlet can be controlled to supply air according to the second air supply parameters of the left outlet, and the right outlet can be controlled to supply air according to the second air supply parameters of the right outlet, thereby achieving independent air supply control of the two outlets. Assuming the left air outlet blows air onto people and the right air outlet avoids people, the control logic for the left air outlet is as follows: Focus on tracking people in the left-side area, adjust the airflow direction in real time to follow their movement, adjust the air volume and outlet temperature based on distance, and automatically soften the airflow when people approach. The control logic for the right air outlet is as follows: Detect the distribution of people in the right-side area, calculate the optimal avoidance airflow angle, and provide normal sweeping airflow when no one is present; switch to softer airflow when avoidance is impossible. The above example is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0105] Using the above method, under the second air supply mode, each of the at least two air outlets is controlled to supply air according to its own second air supply parameters, providing independent air supply services to users in its corresponding subspace. In this way, the different air supply needs of users in different subspaces within the space where the air supply equipment is located can be met when the space is large.

[0106] It should be noted that, under this second air supply method, the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for the at least two air outlets, can be in a closed state, or the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for the at least two air outlets, can supply air based on the same air supply parameters.

[0107] In the second air supply mode, the air outlets that need to supply air independently based on their respective air supply parameters, the air outlets that need to be closed, and the air outlets that supply air based on the same air supply parameters can be preset by the user or automatically selected by the control system of the air supply equipment, for example, based on the area of ​​the current space.

[0108] For example, suppose the air outlet has three air outlets: left, right, and top. If the target air supply mode of the air outlet is the second air supply mode, and based on the user's settings, it is determined that under the second air supply mode, only the left and right air outlets are open and supply air independently, while the top air outlet is closed, then under the second air supply mode, the left air outlet supplies air independently to a preset area on the left side of the room based on its corresponding second air supply parameters, and the right air outlet supplies air independently to a preset area on the right side of the room based on its corresponding second air supply parameters. In this way, energy saving can be achieved, and the air supply needs of different sub-spaces in a large space can also be met.

[0109] Figure 4 It is based on Figure 1 The flowchart shown in the embodiment illustrates another control method for an air outlet device, as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the method also includes the following steps: In step S13, the air supply function of the air outlet equipment is configured according to the area or the target air supply method.

[0110] The air supply function can include features such as air blowing on people, air avoiding people, gentle airflow near people, and energy saving for people.

[0111] In one implementation, the air supply function of the air outlet device can be configured according to the area where the air outlet device is located. For example, if the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be a first space based on the area, the air supply function of the air outlet device can be configured as a first air supply function, wherein the first air supply function includes the function of at least some of the multiple air outlets coordinating air supply according to the same air supply parameters; or, if the space where the air outlet device is located is determined to be a second space based on the area, the air supply function can be configured as a second air supply function, wherein the second air supply function includes the function of at least two of the multiple air outlets independently supplying air according to their own different air supply parameters; wherein the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

[0112] In another implementation, the air supply function of the air outlet device can be configured according to the target air supply method. For example, if the target air supply method is a first air supply method, the air supply function can be configured as a first air supply function; if the target air supply method is a second air supply method, the air supply function can be configured as a second air supply function.

[0113] It should be noted that this disclosure can automatically adjust or configure the air supply function of the air outlet device based on the area of ​​the space where the air outlet device is located, according to the preset air conditioning plug corresponding to the air outlet device.

[0114] By using the above method, the air supply function of the air supply device can be adaptively configured according to the area of ​​the space where the air supply device is located or the target air supply method. This avoids configuring the air supply function that is not suitable for the area of ​​the space where the air supply device is located, thus improving the intelligence of the air supply device and avoiding the need for users to manually configure the air supply function that matches the area, thereby improving the user experience.

[0115] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the air outlet device is located in a first space with a small area, the first air supply function can be adaptively configured for the air outlet device. Based on the first air supply function, at least some of the multiple air outlets of the air outlet device can supply air collaboratively according to the same air supply parameters, avoiding the air supply conflict problem that exists when multiple air outlets supply air independently in a small space.

[0116] The primary air supply function includes at least one of the following: air blowing towards people, air avoiding people, gentle airflow near people, and energy saving for people. Taking the user's choice of air blowing towards people as an example, when the air outlet is located in a relatively small primary space, the multiple air outlets of the air outlet can uniformly perform air blowing towards people according to the same primary air outlet parameters such as the same wind direction, the same wind speed, and the same air outlet temperature.

[0117] Human-sensing energy saving refers to the ability to control the air conditioning to enter sleep mode or adjust the target temperature after detecting that no one is in the first space, thereby achieving energy saving. For example, when cooling, if the user sets the target cooling temperature to 23 degrees Celsius, and after detecting that no one is in the room for a period of time, the air conditioner can be controlled to enter sleep mode or the target cooling temperature can be increased from 23 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius to achieve energy saving.

[0118] In another embodiment, when it is determined that the air outlet device is located in a large second space, the second air supply function can be adaptively configured for the air outlet device. Based on the second air supply function, each of the at least two air outlets of the air outlet device independently supplies air according to its corresponding second air supply parameters to supply air to its corresponding subspace, thereby meeting the different air supply needs of users in different zones within the large space.

[0119] In one embodiment, the plurality of air outlets includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet (i.e., dual air outlets). The space is divided into a first subspace and a second subspace, wherein the first air outlet of the dual air outlets corresponds to the first subspace, and the second air outlet of the dual air outlets corresponds to the second subspace. The second air supply function includes at least one of the following: air blowing on people in the first subspace, air blowing on people in the second subspace, air avoiding people in the first subspace, air avoiding people in the second subspace, gentle airflow near people in the first subspace, gentle airflow near people in the second subspace, and energy saving for people.

[0120] For example, consider an air conditioner with dual air outlets. Assume the air conditioner is located in a larger second space. Based on the area of ​​this second space, the air conditioner adaptively configures the aforementioned second air supply function. Assume the user selects the air supply function as "air blowing towards people in the first sub-space" and "air avoiding people in the second sub-space." Then, based on the perception of the user's position and movement trajectory in the first sub-space, the left air outlet of the air conditioner will direct airflow towards the space where the user is located in the first sub-space, thus implementing "air blowing towards people in the first sub-space." Simultaneously, based on the perception of the user's position and movement trajectory in the second sub-space, the right air outlet of the air conditioner will direct airflow towards a space that avoids the user in the second sub-space, thus implementing "air avoiding people in the second sub-space."

[0121] Similarly, the dual air outlets of the air conditioner located in the second space also support combinations of other air supply functions. Besides the aforementioned combination of airflow blowing directly onto people in the first sub-space and airflow avoiding people in the second sub-space, other combinations could include airflow blowing directly onto people in both the first and second sub-spaces, airflow avoiding people in both the first and second sub-spaces, airflow near people in both the first and second sub-spaces, and airflow near people in both the first and second sub-spaces. During the air supply process of each functional combination, the two air outlets are independently controlled to achieve the corresponding air supply function within their respective sub-spaces, thus meeting the individual air supply needs of users in different sub-spaces.

[0122] It should be noted that for human-sensory energy saving, there is usually no distinction between the area where the air outlet is located. That is, whether the air outlet is located in a smaller first space or a larger second space, the air outlet is considered to have human-sensory energy saving.

[0123] When the air supply mode of the air outlet equipment is determined to be the first air supply mode, multiple air outlets coordinate air supply based on the same air supply parameters. When human-sensored energy saving is activated, the corresponding control strategy for human-sensored energy saving can be executed only when no one is detected in the entire space where the air outlet equipment is located. When the air supply mode of the air outlet equipment is determined to be the second air supply mode, each of the multiple air outlets independently supplies air based on its own air supply parameters. When human-sensored energy saving is activated, the corresponding control strategy for human-sensored energy saving is usually executed only when no one is detected in the entire space where the air outlet equipment is located (such as the first subspace and the second subspace).

[0124] Figure 5 It is based on Figure 4 The flowchart of another control method for an air outlet device shown in the embodiment is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the method also includes the following steps: In step S14, the air supply function is output to the user.

[0125] For example, the air supply function can be displayed in at least one of the terminal device communicating with the air supply device, the remote control device of the air supply device, and the control panel of the air supply device.

[0126] By performing this step, the user can be shown the air supply function automatically configured based on the area of ​​the space where the air outlet device is located. When the air outlet device is located in a smaller first space, the air supply function shown to the user is the first air supply function mentioned above. When the air outlet device is located in a larger second space, the air supply function shown to the user is the second air supply function mentioned above.

[0127] Using the above method, air outlets with different room sizes will display different air supply functions to users. In this way, users can operate different air supply functions, thereby avoiding users activating air supply functions that are not compatible with the room size of the air outlet and improving the user experience.

[0128] For example, Figure 6 It is based on Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment presents a schematic diagram of an adaptive configuration process for an air supply function. For example... Figure 6 As shown, if the air conditioner is located in a small room (an example of the first space), its air supply mode is determined to be the first air supply mode. The preset air conditioner module adaptively configures the air supply function layout based on the size of the room where the air conditioner is located (or based on the first air supply mode), such as... Figure 6As shown, for a small room, the first air supply function for the air conditioner, adaptively configured and displayed to the user, includes "wind blowing towards people," "wind avoiding people," "gentle breeze near people," and "energy saving for people." If the air conditioner is located in a large room (an example of a second space), its air supply mode is determined to be the second air supply mode. The preset air conditioner module adaptively configures the air supply function layout based on the size of the room where the air conditioner is located (or based on the second air supply mode), such as... Figure 6 As shown, for large rooms, the second air supply function for adaptive configuration of the air conditioner and displayed to the user includes left-zone airflow towards people, right-zone airflow towards people, left-zone airflow away from people, right-zone airflow away from people, left-zone gentle airflow towards people, right-zone gentle airflow towards people, and human-sensory energy saving. Thus, the air supply functions that the user can see and operate differ depending on the size of the air outlet device in the space. The above example is merely illustrative and this disclosure does not limit the scope of the application.

[0129] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a control device for an air outlet device according to an exemplary embodiment. The air outlet device has multiple air outlets located in the same space. This control device can be used to implement the aforementioned control method for the air outlet device. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The device includes: The acquisition module 701 is configured to acquire the area of ​​the space; The air supply module 702 is configured to determine a target air supply method based on the area and supply air according to the target air supply method; The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

[0130] Optionally, the acquisition module 701 is configured to acquire the area set by the user for the air outlet device; or, acquire the location information of the target within the space and determine the area based on the location information.

[0131] Optionally, the air supply module 702 is configured to determine the target air supply method as the first air supply method when the space is determined to be a first space based on the area; or, to determine the target air supply method as the second air supply method when the space is determined to be a second space based on the area; wherein the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

[0132] Optionally, the preset area threshold is determined based on the power of the air outlet device and / or the number of air outlets.

[0133] Optionally, the air supply module 702 is configured to determine a first air outlet parameter based on the location information of at least one first target in the space if the target air supply mode is the first air supply mode; and control the at least some air outlets to supply air according to the first air outlet parameter.

[0134] Optionally, the space includes multiple subspaces, with different subspaces corresponding to different air outlets. The air supply module 702 is configured to, if the target air supply method is the second air supply method, acquire the position information of the second target in the subspace corresponding to each of the at least two air outlets; determine the second air supply parameter based on the position information of the second target; and control the air outlet to supply air according to the second air supply parameter.

[0135] Optionally, in the first air supply mode, the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for at least some of the air outlets, are in a closed state; in the second air supply mode, the other air outlets among the plurality of air outlets, except for at least two air outlets, are in a closed state or air supply is performed based on the same air supply parameters.

[0136] Optionally, Figure 8 It is based on Figure 7 The illustrated embodiment shows a block diagram of another control device for an air outlet, as shown in the figure. Figure 8 As shown, the device also includes: The function configuration module 703 is configured to configure the air supply function of the air outlet device according to the area or the target air supply method.

[0137] Optionally, the function configuration module 703 is configured to configure the air supply function as a first air supply function when the space is determined to be a first space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the first air supply method, wherein the first air supply function includes the function of at least some of the plurality of air outlets coordinating air supply according to the same air supply parameter; or, when the space is determined to be a second space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the second air supply method, the air supply function is configured as a second air supply function, wherein the second air supply function includes the function of at least two of the plurality of air outlets independently supplying air according to different air supply parameters; wherein the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

[0138] Optionally, the first air supply function includes at least one of the following: The wind blows on people, the wind avoids people, people are close to the gentle breeze, and people feel the energy saving.

[0139] Optionally, the plurality of air outlets includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and the second air supply function includes at least one of the following: air blowing on people in the first subspace, air blowing on people in the second subspace, air avoiding people in the first subspace, air avoiding people in the second subspace, gentle airflow near people in the first subspace, gentle airflow near people in the second subspace, and energy saving for people. The space is divided into a first subspace and a second subspace, with the first air outlet corresponding to the first subspace and the second air outlet corresponding to the second subspace.

[0140] Optionally, such as Figure 8 As shown, the device further includes: Output module 704 is configured to output the air supply function to the user.

[0141] Optionally, the space is a user-set and / or user-modifiable space, and / or the area of ​​the space is a user-set and / or user-modifiable area.

[0142] Optionally, the air outlet device is equipped with a sensor, and the area of ​​the space is obtained by the sensor.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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 control method for the air outlet device provided in this disclosure.

[0145] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating an air outlet device according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 9 The device 800 may include one or more of the following components: processing component 802, memory 804, power supply component 806, multimedia component 808, audio component 810, input / output interface 812, sensor component 814, and communication component 816.

[0146] Processing component 802 typically controls the overall operation of device 800, such as operations associated with display, telephone calls, data communication, camera operation, and recording. Processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to complete all or part of the steps of the aforementioned control method for the air outlet device. Furthermore, processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between processing component 802 and other components. For example, processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between multimedia component 808 and processing component 802.

[0147] Memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of device 800. Examples of this data include instructions for any application or method operating on device 800, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, etc. Memory 804 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0148] Power supply component 806 provides power to various components of device 800. Power supply component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power to device 800.

[0149] Multimedia component 808 includes a screen that provides an output interface between the device 800 and the user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touchscreen to receive input signals from the user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense touches, swipes, and gestures on the touch panel. The touch sensors may sense not only the boundaries of the touch or swipe action but also the duration and pressure associated with the touch or swipe operation. In some embodiments, multimedia component 808 includes a front-facing camera and / or a rear-facing camera. When the device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a shooting mode or a video mode, the front-facing camera and / or the rear-facing camera may receive external multimedia data. Each front-facing camera and rear-facing camera may be a fixed optical lens system or have focal length and optical zoom capabilities.

[0150] Audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when device 800 is in an operating mode, such as call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 804 or transmitted via communication component 816. In some embodiments, audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0151] Input / output interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, such as keyboards, click wheels, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, home buttons, volume buttons, start buttons, and lock buttons.

[0152] Sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing status assessments of various aspects of device 800. For example, sensor assembly 814 may detect the on / off state of device 800, the relative positioning of components such as the display and keypad of device 800, changes in the position of device 800 or a component of device 800, the presence or absence of user contact with device 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of device 800, and temperature changes of device 800. Sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. Sensor assembly 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0153] Communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between device 800 and other devices. Device 800 can access wireless networks based on communication standards, such as WiFi, 2G, or 3G, or combinations thereof. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 receives broadcast signals or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In one exemplary embodiment, communication component 816 also includes a near-field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology, and other technologies.

[0154] In an exemplary embodiment, device 800 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the control method of the air outlet device described above.

[0155] In an exemplary embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions is also provided, such as a memory 804 including instructions, which can be executed by a processor 820 of device 800 to complete the control method of the air outlet device described above. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage device, etc.

[0156] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is also provided, which includes a computer program executable by a programmable device, the computer program having a code portion for performing the control method of the air outlet device described above when executed by the programmable device.

[0157] The computer program may include: an interaction unit for receiving user settings and / or modifications to the space; and a communication unit for sending the user's settings and / or modifications to a target controller, so that the target controller executes the aforementioned control method for the air outlet device. For example, if the air outlet device is an air conditioner, the target controller may be an air conditioner controller.

[0158] 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.

[0159] 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.

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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.”

[0162] 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.”

[0163] 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.

[0164] 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. A control method for an air outlet device, characterized in that, The air outlet device has multiple air outlets, and the multiple air outlets are located in the same space. The method includes: Obtain the area of ​​the space; The target air supply method is determined based on the area, and air is supplied according to the target air supply method; The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the area of ​​the space includes: Obtain the area set by the user for the air outlet device; or... Obtain the location information of the target within the space, and determine the area based on the location information.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of determining the target air supply method based on the area includes: If the space is determined to be a first space based on the area, then the target air supply method is determined to be the first air supply method; or... If the space is determined to be a second space based on the area, the target air supply method is determined to be the second air supply method; Wherein, the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The preset area threshold is determined based on the power of the air outlet device and / or the number of air outlets.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply according to the target air supply method includes: If the target air supply method is the first air supply method, the first air outlet parameter is determined based on the location information of at least one first target in the space; Control at least some of the air outlets to deliver air according to the first air outlet parameters.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The space includes multiple subspaces, each subspace corresponding to a different air outlet, and the air supply according to the target air supply method includes: If the target air supply method is the second air supply method, for each of the at least two air outlets, obtain the position information of the second target in the subspace corresponding to the air outlet; Determine the second air outlet parameters based on the location information of the second target; Control the air outlet to deliver air according to the second air outlet parameters.

7. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the first air supply mode, all air outlets except for at least some of the air outlets are closed; in the second air supply mode, all air outlets except for at least two of the air outlets are closed or air is supplied based on the same air supply parameters.

8. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Configure the air supply function of the air outlet device according to the area or the target air supply method.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The configuration of the air supply function of the air outlet device according to the area or the target air supply method includes: When the space is determined to be a first space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the first air supply method, the air supply function is configured as a first air supply function, wherein the first air supply function includes the function of at least some of the plurality of air outlets coordinating air supply according to the same air supply parameters; or... When the space is determined to be a second space based on the area, or when the target air supply method is the second air supply method, the air supply function is configured as a second air supply function, wherein the second air supply function includes the function of at least two of the plurality of air outlets independently supplying air according to different air supply parameters. Wherein, the area of ​​the first space is less than or equal to a preset area threshold, and the area of ​​the second space is greater than the preset area threshold.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first air supply function includes at least one of the following: The wind blows on people, the wind avoids people, people are close to the gentle breeze, and people feel the energy saving.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of air outlets includes a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and the second air supply function includes at least one of the following: First subspace wind blows on people, second subspace wind blows on people, first subspace wind avoids people, second subspace wind avoids people, first subspace people are close to gentle breeze, second subspace people are close to gentle breeze, people feel energy saving; The space is divided into a first subspace and a second subspace, with the first air outlet corresponding to the first subspace and the second air outlet corresponding to the second subspace.

12. The method according to any one of claims 8-11, characterized in that, The method further includes: The air supply function is output to the user.

13. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The space is a user-defined and / or user-modifiable space; and / or... The area of ​​the space is set by the user and / or can be modified by the user.

14. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet device is equipped with a sensor, and the area of ​​the space is obtained by the sensor.

15. A control device for an air outlet, characterized in that, The air outlet device has multiple air outlets located in the same space. The control device of the air outlet device is used to implement the method according to any one of claims 1-14. The control device of the air outlet device includes: The acquisition module is configured to acquire the area of ​​the space; The air supply module is configured to determine a target air supply method based on the area and supply air according to the target air supply method; The target air supply method includes a first air supply method or a second air supply method. In the first air supply method, at least some of the multiple air outlets supply air based on the same air supply parameter, and in the second air supply method, at least two of the multiple air outlets supply air based on different air supply parameters.

16. An air outlet device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store processor-executable instructions; The processor is configured to perform the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-14.

17. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program performs the steps of the method described in any one of claims 1-14.

18. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method described in any one of claims 1-14.

19. The computer program product according to claim 18, characterized in that, The computer program includes: An interactive unit is used to receive user settings and / or modifications to the space; A communication unit is configured to send the settings and / or modifications to a target controller so that the target controller performs the control method of the air outlet device according to any one of claims 1-14.

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