A method for disaster prevention control of a water heater

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a kind of water heater disaster control method, above-mentioned method includes: obtaining meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information, disaster prevention configuration information includes multiple kinds of preset meteorological information and multiple kinds of preset meteorological information corresponding disaster prevention strategy;Disaster prevention strategy is matched in disaster prevention configuration information based on meteorological disaster information, and the matching processing of target disaster prevention strategy is obtained, target disaster prevention strategy is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to meteorological disaster information;The preset meteorological information corresponding to target disaster prevention strategy is matched with meteorological disaster information;Based on target disaster prevention strategy, the operating mode control of water heater is carried out.The present disclosure can improve the avoidance ability of water heater to meteorological disaster.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular to a disaster avoidance control method for water heaters. Background Technology

[0002] Water heaters, as a common household appliance, provide great convenience to modern life, offering a constant supply of hot water to meet daily water needs. However, weather disasters can pose various risks to water heaters. For example, lightning strikes may damage the water heater or even cause electric shocks, while typhoons may damage the exhaust pipe, affecting the water heater's efficiency. Therefore, improving the stability of water heaters in the face of weather disasters has become an important development direction in the field of water heater technology. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned above, this disclosure proposes a disaster avoidance control method for water heaters.

[0004] On the one hand, this disclosure provides a disaster avoidance control method for water heaters, the method including:

[0005] Acquire meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information. The disaster prevention configuration information includes a variety of preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to each of the preset meteorological information.

[0006] Based on meteorological disaster information, disaster prevention strategies are matched with disaster prevention configuration information to obtain target disaster prevention strategies. The target disaster prevention strategies are the disaster prevention strategies corresponding to the meteorological disaster information. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategies is matched with the meteorological disaster information.

[0007] Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, the water heater's operation mode is controlled.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the preset meteorological information includes meteorological data thresholds that trigger disaster prevention strategies, and the method further includes:

[0009] Obtain information on the current water heater's service life, geographical location, and environmental climate.

[0010] Based on information on years of use, geographic location, and environmental climate, the meteorological data thresholds are updated to obtain the updated preset meteorological information.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the meteorological disaster information includes multiple types of disaster information. Based on the meteorological disaster information, disaster prevention strategies are matched with disaster prevention configuration information to obtain a target disaster prevention strategy, including:

[0012] Multiple types of disaster information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy to obtain matching results. The matching results indicate the matching status between multiple types of disaster information and preset meteorological information.

[0013] Determine the target disaster prevention strategy based on the matching results.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the disaster prevention strategies include lightning protection strategies, dust storm protection strategies, hail protection strategies, typhoon protection strategies, and rainy season protection strategies; the target disaster prevention strategy is determined based on the matching results, including any one of the following:

[0015] If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information and electric field strength information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy, the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the lightning defense strategy.

[0016] If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including atmospheric particulate matter concentration information and the first duration information corresponding to atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the dust storm defense strategy.

[0017] If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the hail defense strategy.

[0018] If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including typhoon warning level information and wind speed forecast information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the typhoon defense strategy.

[0019] If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including humidity information and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the rainy season defense strategy.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is configured with at least one defense operation instruction message. Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, the water heater's operating mode is controlled, including:

[0021] The defense operation instruction that matches the hardware configuration corresponding to the water heater among at least one defense operation instruction is identified as the target defense operation instruction.

[0022] The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a lightning protection strategy. The lightning protection strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including communication switching indication information, shielding activation indication information, and ignition mode switching indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0024] When the target defense operation instruction information includes communication switching instruction information, control the water heater to disconnect the wireless network connection and enable IoT card communication;

[0025] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the shielding activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the built-in metal mesh shielding layer;

[0026] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the ignition mode switching instruction information, control the water heater to disable the high-pressure ignition mode and enable the mechanical ignition mode.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a sandstorm prevention strategy. The sandstorm prevention strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including combustion efficiency reduction indication information and filter circulation indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0028] When the target defense operation instruction information includes combustion efficiency reduction instruction information, control the water heater to perform combustion adjustment operation according to the combustion efficiency reduction instruction information;

[0029] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the filter circulation instruction information, control the water heater to close the outdoor unit's air intake channel and activate the built-in filter circulation system.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a hail prevention strategy. The hail prevention strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including protective net activation indication information and water level reduction indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0031] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the protective net activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the electromagnetic protective net on the top of the outdoor unit;

[0032] When the target defense operation instruction information includes a water level reduction instruction, the water heater is controlled to perform a drainage operation based on the water level reduction instruction.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a typhoon prevention strategy. The typhoon prevention strategy is configured with defense operation instruction information including heat storage instruction information and outdoor flue closure instruction information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information, including any of the following:

[0034] When the target defense operation instruction information includes heat storage instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform heat storage operation according to the heat storage instruction information, and the external power supply is cut off when the heat storage operation ends.

[0035] If the target defense operation instruction information includes an outdoor flue closure instruction, control the water heater to close the outdoor flue.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a rainy season prevention strategy. The rainy season prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including outlet water temperature rise indication information and sterilization indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target prevention operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0037] When the target defense operation instruction information includes an indication of increased outlet water temperature, control the water heater to adjust the outlet water temperature according to the indication of increased outlet water temperature.

[0038] When the target defense operation instruction information includes sterilization instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform heating operation according to the high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information indicated by the sterilization instruction information.

[0039] Secondly, the present invention also provides a water heater disaster avoidance control device, comprising:

[0040] The first acquisition module is used to acquire meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information. The disaster prevention configuration information includes a variety of preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to the various preset meteorological information.

[0041] The matching module is used to match disaster prevention strategies with disaster prevention configuration information based on meteorological disaster information to obtain the target disaster prevention strategy, which is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the meteorological disaster information; the preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information.

[0042] The control module is used to control the operating mode of the water heater based on the target disaster prevention strategy.

[0043] Thirdly, the present invention also provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0044] processor;

[0045] Memory used to store processor-executable instructions;

[0046] The processor is used to execute instructions to implement the aforementioned water heater disaster avoidance control method.

[0047] Fourthly, the present invention also provides a storage medium that, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of an electronic device, enables the electronic device to execute the above-described water heater disaster avoidance control method.

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

[0049] Implementing this disclosure will have the following beneficial effects:

[0050] The system acquires meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information, including various preset meteorological information and corresponding disaster prevention strategies. Based on the meteorological disaster information, it performs matching processing on the disaster prevention configuration information to obtain the target disaster prevention strategy, which is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the meteorological disaster information. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information. Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, the system controls the operating mode of the water heater.

[0051] This disclosure, by matching disaster prevention strategies with disaster prevention configuration information based on meteorological disaster information, can determine the disaster prevention strategy that matches the meteorological disaster information among multiple disaster prevention strategies, thereby obtaining the target disaster prevention strategy and making the water heater's defense strategy adapt to the meteorological disaster information. By controlling the water heater's operating mode based on the target disaster prevention strategy, the water heater's defense mode can be adapted to the meteorological disaster information, thereby improving the water heater's ability to avoid meteorological disasters.

[0052] Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and advantages in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrating embodiments consistent with this disclosure, and are used together with the description to explain the principles of this disclosure, and do not constitute an improper limitation of this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an implementation environment according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a disaster avoidance control method for a water heater according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of updating preset weather information;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a target disaster prevention strategy based on matching results, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a water heater disaster avoidance control device according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0059] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device for disaster prevention control of a water heater according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or server that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0062] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise. The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0063] In this document, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Furthermore, the term "at least one" in this document means any combination of at least two of any one or more elements. For example, including at least one of A, B, and C can mean including any one or more elements selected from the set consisting of A, B, and C.

[0064] Furthermore, to better illustrate this disclosure, numerous specific details are set forth in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure can be practiced without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this disclosure.

[0065] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an application environment according to an exemplary embodiment, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the application environment may include server 01 and terminal 02.

[0066] In an optional embodiment, server 01 can be used for computational processing in the water heater disaster avoidance control method. Specifically, server 01 can be a standalone physical server, a server cluster or distributed system composed of multiple physical servers, or a cloud server that provides basic cloud computing services such as cloud services, cloud databases, cloud computing, cloud functions, cloud storage, network services, cloud communication, middleware services, domain name services, security services, content delivery networks (CDN), and big data and artificial intelligence platforms.

[0067] In an optional embodiment, terminal 02 can perform calculations in conjunction with the water heater disaster avoidance control method of server 01. Specifically, terminal 02 can be, but is not limited to, electronic devices such as smartphones, desktop computers, tablets, laptops, smart speakers, digital assistants, augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) devices, and smart wearable devices. Optionally, the operating system running on the electronic device can be, but is not limited to, Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, and Unix systems.

[0068] For example, terminal 02 obtains meteorological disaster information and sends it to server 01. Server 01 stores disaster prevention configuration information, which includes various preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to each preset meteorological information. After receiving the meteorological disaster information, server 01 performs disaster prevention strategy matching processing based on the meteorological disaster information in the disaster prevention configuration information to obtain the target disaster prevention strategy and sends it to terminal 02. The target disaster prevention strategy is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the meteorological disaster information. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information. Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, terminal 02 controls the operating mode of the water heater.

[0069] In addition, it should be noted that, Figure 1 The example shown is merely one application environment provided by this disclosure. In practical applications, other application environments may also be included.

[0070] In the embodiments described in this specification, the server 01 and the terminal 02 can be directly or indirectly connected through wired or wireless communication, and this disclosure does not impose any restrictions.

[0071] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a water heater disaster avoidance control method according to an exemplary embodiment, the method comprising:

[0072] Step S201: Obtain meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information. The disaster prevention configuration information includes a variety of preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to each of the preset meteorological information.

[0073] In this embodiment, meteorological disaster information can be obtained via a network. This can be achieved by using a meteorological interface configured on the water heater to receive local meteorological disaster data monitored or predicted by the local meteorological bureau. The meteorological disaster information obtained via the network can include various types of disaster information, such as lightning warning level information, electric field strength information, atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, hail weather probability information, hail size prediction information, typhoon warning level information, wind speed prediction information, humidity information, and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information. The frequency of obtaining the aforementioned meteorological disaster information can be once every hour, acquiring meteorological disaster data monitored or predicted by the local meteorological bureau.

[0074] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the disaster prevention configuration information includes various preset meteorological information, which are preset meteorological information corresponding to different disaster prevention strategies set for different meteorological disasters. Different preset meteorological information corresponds one-to-one with different disaster prevention strategies, and the preset meteorological information corresponding to a disaster prevention strategy indicates the meteorological disaster scenario in which the disaster prevention strategy is applied. The various preset meteorological information and the corresponding disaster prevention strategies can be obtained through configuration.

[0075] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of updating preset weather information. Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the preset meteorological information includes meteorological data thresholds that trigger disaster prevention strategies, and the method further includes:

[0076] Step S301: Obtain the current water heater's service life, geographical location, and environmental climate information.

[0077] In this embodiment, the usage period information represents the duration of the water heater's use from its initial use to the current moment, the geographical location information represents the geographical location of the water heater, and the environmental climate information represents the climate conditions corresponding to the location of the water heater or the current season. The usage period information of the current water heater can be obtained by accessing the year or month interval between the water heater's first network connection time and the current moment. The geographical location information of the current water heater can be obtained by accessing the positioning component configured on the water heater. The environmental climate information of the current water heater can be obtained by querying the geographical conditions or climate conditions corresponding to the geographical location information, or the seasonal information corresponding to the current moment. The geographical location can indicate whether the water heater is located in the north, south, mountainous, plateau, plain, or coastal areas, and the climate conditions can indicate a typhoon-prone, rainy, dry, or humid environment.

[0078] Step S302: Based on the usage years information, geographical location information and environmental climate information, update the meteorological data threshold to obtain the updated preset meteorological information.

[0079] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the meteorological data threshold is updated based on the usage years information, geographical location information, and environmental climate information. This can be done by updating the meteorological data threshold separately based on the usage years information, geographical location information, or environmental climate information, or by combining the usage years information, geographical location information, and environmental climate information to comprehensively update the meteorological data threshold.

[0080] Updating meteorological data thresholds separately includes updating meteorological data thresholds based on usage years information. Specifically, when the usage years information exceeds a preset usage years threshold, the meteorological data threshold is lowered. The percentage reduction in the meteorological data threshold is proportional to the usage duration indicated by the usage years information. This makes it easier to trigger disaster prevention strategies the longer the water heater is used, so that disaster prevention operations can be carried out more promptly for aging water heaters.

[0081] Updating meteorological data thresholds based on geographic location information can determine the first candidate disaster prevention strategy associated with the geographic location information. The first candidate disaster prevention strategy is the one used to defend against the first target meteorological disaster, which is a meteorological disaster whose incidence rate in the geographic environment indicated by the geographic location information is higher than a preset disaster incidence rate threshold. Lowering the meteorological data threshold that triggers the first candidate disaster prevention strategy yields updated preset meteorological information, thereby increasing the probability of the first candidate disaster prevention strategy being triggered. Specifically, when the geographic location indicates that the water heater is located in the north or south, since the weather in the north is drier and less rainy, while the weather in the south is more humid and rainy, if the geographic location indicates that the water heater is located in the north, there will be more frequent and significant sandstorms. Therefore, the meteorological data threshold that triggers the sandstorm defense strategy can be lowered, making it easier for the water heater to trigger the sandstorm defense strategy in the north, allowing for more timely sandstorm defense operations. Conversely, if the geographic location indicates that the water heater is located in the south, there will be more frequent and significant rainy seasons. Therefore, the meteorological data threshold that triggers the rainy season defense strategy can be lowered, allowing for more timely rainy season defense operations.

[0082] Updating meteorological data thresholds based on environmental and climate information can determine a second candidate disaster prevention strategy associated with the environmental and climate information. This second candidate strategy is one among various disaster prevention strategies used to defend against a second target meteorological disaster. The second target meteorological disaster is a meteorological disaster whose incidence rate under the climate conditions indicated by the environmental and climate information is higher than a preset disaster incidence rate threshold. Lowering the meteorological data threshold that triggers the second candidate disaster prevention strategy yields updated preset meteorological information, thereby increasing the probability of the second candidate disaster prevention strategy being triggered. Specifically, when environmental and climate information indicates that a water heater is in a typhoon-prone climate, the meteorological data threshold that triggers a typhoon defense strategy can be lowered, making it easier for the water heater to trigger the typhoon defense strategy in a typhoon-prone environment, allowing the water heater to perform typhoon defense operations more promptly.

[0083] The comprehensive update of meteorological data thresholds includes: determining the meteorological data threshold adjustment amount corresponding to the usage year information, geographical location information, and environmental climate information based on the preset meteorological data threshold adjustment relationship; updating the meteorological data thresholds based on the meteorological data threshold adjustment amount to obtain the updated preset meteorological information; the preset meteorological data threshold adjustment relationship indicates the correspondence between the usage year information, geographical location information, environmental climate information, and the meteorological data threshold adjustment amount; the preset meteorological data threshold adjustment relationship can be obtained by analyzing the strategy usage data fed back by multiple water heaters, or by experimental results.

[0084] It should be noted that the disaster prevention configuration information obtained when the preset meteorological information is updated includes the updated preset meteorological information.

[0085] Based on the above, the embodiments of this disclosure update the meteorological data threshold by using age information, geographical location information, and environmental climate information, so that the conditions for activating disaster prevention strategies can be dynamically adjusted according to the age of the water heater, geographical location, and environmental climate, so that the conditions for activating the corresponding disaster prevention strategies of the water heater can adapt to the current usage of the water heater.

[0086] Step S202: Based on meteorological disaster information, perform disaster prevention strategy matching processing on disaster prevention configuration information to obtain target disaster prevention strategy. The target disaster prevention strategy is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to meteorological disaster information; the preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information.

[0087] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the matching process of disaster prevention strategies based on meteorological disaster information in disaster prevention configuration information can be carried out by matching meteorological disaster information with preset meteorological information corresponding to each of multiple disaster prevention strategies one by one, and determining the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the preset meteorological information that matches the meteorological disaster information as the target disaster prevention strategy.

[0088] In an optional embodiment, the meteorological disaster information includes various types of disaster information as described above, and will not be repeated here. Based on the meteorological disaster information, disaster prevention strategies are matched with disaster prevention configuration information to obtain a target disaster prevention strategy, including:

[0089] Step S2021: Match the various types of disaster information with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy to obtain the matching results. The matching results indicate the matching status between the various types of disaster information and the preset meteorological information.

[0090] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the various types of disaster information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy. This can be done by traversing the various types of disaster information based on the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy, and obtaining the matching results.

[0091] Step S2022: Determine the target disaster prevention strategy based on the matching results.

[0092] As can be seen from the above, by matching various types of disaster information with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy, the matching status of various types of disaster information and preset meteorological information can be determined. By determining the target disaster prevention strategy based on the matching results, the determined target disaster prevention strategy can be adapted to the meteorological disaster information, thereby making the disaster prevention strategy activated by the water heater adapted to the meteorological disaster.

[0093] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for determining a target disaster prevention strategy based on matching results, according to an exemplary embodiment. In an optional embodiment, the disaster prevention strategies include a lightning protection strategy, a sandstorm protection strategy, a hail protection strategy, a typhoon protection strategy, and a rainy season protection strategy; such as Figure 4 As shown, the target disaster prevention strategy is determined based on the matching results, including any of the following:

[0094] Step S401: If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information and electric field strength information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the lightning defense strategy.

[0095] In this embodiment, the lightning warning level information is a classification based on the probability of lightning activity or the time elapsed since the occurrence of lightning activity. The lightning warning level information is divided into yellow, orange, and red lightning warnings, with the severity of lightning activity increasing sequentially from yellow to red. The electric field strength information is the monitored or predicted electric field strength of the air. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy includes a preset lightning warning signal and an electric field strength threshold. The preset lightning warning signal can be the most severe red lightning warning. The matching of various types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information and electric field strength information, with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy means that the lightning warning level information is a red lightning warning, and the electric field strength value corresponding to the electric field strength information is greater than the electric field strength threshold.

[0096] For example, in some areas where lightning activity is frequent due to severe convective weather, seasonal factors, or topographical factors, lightning protection strategies can be configured to avoid or reduce the impact of lightning activity on water heater use. To enable the water heater to automatically execute the lightning protection strategy when or before lightning activity occurs, relevant meteorological information during or before lightning activity can be set as preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning protection strategy. This allows the lightning protection strategy to be triggered when various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information. When the lightning warning level is a red alert and the electric field strength is >35kV / m, lightning activity is considered to have a significant impact. Therefore, the preset lightning warning signal can be set to a red alert, and the electric field strength threshold can be set to 35kV / m. When the lightning warning level information included in the multiple types of disaster information is a red lightning warning, and the electric field strength information corresponding to the electric field strength is greater than 35kV / m, the lightning warning level information and electric field strength information included in the multiple types of disaster information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy, and the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the lightning defense strategy.

[0097] Step S402: If the matching result indicates that the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy, the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the dust storm defense strategy.

[0098] In this embodiment, the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information refers to the concentration of particulate matter with a diameter less than or equal to 10 micrometers (μm) in the air, typically expressed as the mass of particulate matter per cubic meter (m3) of air (micrograms, μg), with the unit being μg / m3. The first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information is the duration corresponding to the concentration value indicated by the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information in the air. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy includes preset atmospheric particulate matter concentration thresholds and atmospheric pollution duration thresholds. The atmospheric particulate matter concentration information and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy when the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information is greater than the preset atmospheric particulate matter concentration threshold, and the duration value corresponding to the first duration information is greater than the atmospheric pollution duration threshold.

[0099] For example, in some areas where dust storms and air pollution lead to high concentrations of atmospheric particulate matter, a dust storm defense strategy can be configured to avoid or reduce the impact of suspended particulate matter on the use of water heaters. To enable the water heater to automatically execute the dust storm defense strategy during dust storms, relevant meteorological information can be set as preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy. This allows the dust storm defense strategy to be triggered when various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information. When the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter, such as particulate matter with a diameter less than or equal to 10 μm (PM10), is >800 μg / m³ and the first duration of this atmospheric particulate matter concentration is >2 hours, dust storms can be considered to affect the use of water heaters. Therefore, the preset atmospheric particulate matter concentration threshold can be set to 800 μg / m³, and the atmospheric pollution duration threshold can be set to 2 hours. When the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information (PM10) of the various types of disaster information is greater than 800 μg / m3 and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information is greater than 2 hours, the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information of the various types of disaster information and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy, and the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the dust storm defense strategy.

[0100] Step S403: If the matching results indicate that various types of disaster information, including hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the hail defense strategy.

[0101] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the hail weather probability information is the predicted probability of hail precipitation; the hail size prediction information is the predicted hail diameter. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy includes a preset hail precipitation probability threshold and a preset hail diameter threshold. The matching of hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, which are included in various types of disaster information, with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy means that the probability value indicated by the hail weather probability information is greater than the preset hail precipitation probability threshold, and the hail diameter indicated by the hail size prediction information is greater than the preset hail diameter threshold.

[0102] For example, since hail of a certain size may damage the peripheral devices of a water heater, a hail defense strategy can be configured to avoid or reduce the impact of hail on the use of the water heater. To enable the water heater to automatically execute the hail defense strategy when hail occurs, the hail-related weather conditions affecting the peripheral devices can be set as preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy. This allows the execution of the hail defense strategy to be triggered when multiple types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy. When the probability of hail precipitation is >70% and the hail diameter is >2cm, hail is considered to affect the use of the water heater. Therefore, the preset hail precipitation probability threshold can be set to 70%, and the preset hail diameter threshold can be set to 2cm. When the probability value indicated by the hail weather probability information included in multiple types of disaster information is >70% and the hail size prediction information indicates a hail diameter >2cm, the hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information included in multiple types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy, determining the target disaster defense strategy as the hail defense strategy.

[0103] Step S404: If the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including typhoon warning level information and wind speed forecast information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the typhoon defense strategy.

[0104] In this embodiment, the typhoon warning level information is based on the wind force level corresponding to the typhoon's arrival at the local area, i.e., the time elapsed since the typhoon's occurrence. The typhoon warning level information is divided into four levels: blue, yellow, orange, and red, with the severity increasing sequentially from blue to red. Wind speed prediction information is the predicted wind speed corresponding to the typhoon's arrival at the local area. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy includes preset typhoon warning signals and wind speed thresholds. The preset typhoon warning signal can be either an orange or red typhoon warning. The various types of disaster information, including typhoon warning level information and wind speed prediction information, are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy when the typhoon warning level information reaches a typhoon orange or red warning, and the predicted wind speed value corresponding to the wind speed prediction information is greater than the wind speed threshold.

[0105] For example, since coastal areas are susceptible to typhoon landfall, typhoon defense strategies can be configured to mitigate or reduce the impact of typhoon activity on water heater usage in the region. To enable water heaters to automatically execute typhoon defense strategies during or before typhoon activity, relevant meteorological information during or before typhoon activity can be set as preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy. This allows the typhoon defense strategy to be triggered when various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information. When the typhoon warning level is orange or red and the wind speed is >20 m / s, the typhoon activity is considered to have a significant impact. Therefore, the preset typhoon warning signal can be set to orange or red, and the wind speed threshold can be set to 20 m / s. When the typhoon warning level information, including multiple types of disaster information, is either an orange or red typhoon warning, and the predicted wind speed corresponding to the wind speed forecast information is greater than 20 m / s, the typhoon warning level information and wind speed forecast information included in the multiple types of disaster information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy, and the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the typhoon defense strategy.

[0106] Step S405: If the matching result indicates that the various types of disaster information, including humidity information and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the rainy season defense strategy.

[0107] In this embodiment, the humidity information is the monitored local air humidity value; the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information is the duration for which the air humidity reaches the humidity value indicated by the humidity information. The preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy includes a humidity threshold and a humidity duration threshold. The matching of the humidity information and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information in various types of disaster information with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy means that the air humidity value indicated by the humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, and the duration value corresponding to the second duration information is greater than the humidity duration threshold.

[0108] For example, due to persistently high humidity during the rainy season, the damp air can cause the perceived temperature of the water to be lower, making it easier for bacteria to grow inside the water heater. A rainy season defense strategy can be configured to avoid or reduce the impact of humid air on water heater use. To enable the water heater to automatically execute the rainy season defense strategy, relevant meteorological information can be set as preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy. This allows the rainy season defense strategy to be triggered when various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information. The rainy season is considered to have arrived when the humidity level indicated by the humidity information is >85% and the corresponding second duration information is >48 hours. Therefore, the humidity threshold can be set to 85%, and the humidity duration threshold can be set to 48 hours. When the humidity level indicated by the humidity information in various types of disaster information is >85% and the corresponding second duration information is >48 hours, the humidity information and the corresponding second duration information of the various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy, determining the target disaster defense strategy as the rainy season defense strategy.

[0109] Step S203: Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, control the operating mode of the water heater.

[0110] Based on the above, this embodiment of the present disclosure determines different disaster defense strategies as target disaster defense strategies by matching the various types of disaster information indicated by the matching results with the preset meteorological information corresponding to the defense strategy. This enables the determined target disaster defense strategy to adapt to the various types of disaster information included in the meteorological disaster information, thereby making the operating mode of the water heater when executing the matched target disaster defense strategy compatible with the meteorological disaster.

[0111] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is configured with at least one defense operation instruction message. Based on the target disaster prevention strategy, the water heater's operating mode is controlled, including:

[0112] Step S2031: Determine the defense operation instruction information that matches the hardware configuration corresponding to the water heater from at least one defense operation instruction information as the target defense operation instruction information.

[0113] In this embodiment, since water heaters come in various models with different hardware configurations, the defensive operations performed by the water heaters under different hardware configurations also differ. To ensure that the execution of the target disaster prevention strategy adapts to the hardware configuration of the water heater, at least one defensive operation instruction is configured under the target disaster prevention strategy. Different defensive operation instruction messages correspond to different hardware execution conditions. The hardware execution conditions configured for the defensive operation instruction message indicate the hardware configuration of the water heater that executes the defensive operation instruction message. The target defensive operation instruction message can be determined by matching the hardware configuration information of the water heater with the hardware execution conditions corresponding to each of the at least one defensive operation instruction message. The defensive operation instruction message corresponding to the hardware execution condition that matches the hardware configuration indicated by the hardware configuration information corresponding to the water heater is determined as the target defensive operation instruction message.

[0114] Step S2032: Control the water heater to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information.

[0115] Based on the above, this embodiment of the present disclosure determines the defense operation instruction information that matches the hardware configuration corresponding to the water heater in at least one defense operation instruction information as the target defense operation instruction information, and controls the water heater to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information, so that the water heater can execute the defense operation indicated by the defense operation instruction information in accordance with the hardware conditions of the water heater.

[0116] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a lightning protection strategy. The lightning protection strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including communication switching indication information, shielding activation indication information, and ignition mode switching indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0117] When the target defense operation instruction information includes communication switching instruction information, control the water heater to disconnect the wireless network connection and enable IoT card communication.

[0118] In this embodiment, disconnecting the wireless network connection can be done by cutting off the power supply to the wireless network module of the water heater, while enabling IoT card communication can be done by powering the 4G IoT card module. The stopping condition for the communication switching indication information is that various types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information or electric field strength information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning protection strategy.

[0119] When the target defense operation instruction information includes shielding activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the built-in metal mesh shielding layer.

[0120] In this embodiment, energizing the built-in metal mesh shielding layer can be achieved by switching the control circuit switch of the built-in metal mesh shielding layer from open to closed. The stopping condition for the shielding activation indication information is that various types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information or electric field strength information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy.

[0121] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the ignition mode switching instruction information, control the water heater to disable the high-pressure ignition mode and enable the mechanical ignition mode.

[0122] In this embodiment, disabling the high-voltage ignition mode can be achieved by cutting off the power supply to the high-voltage ignition module. The cessation condition for the ignition mode switching indication information is that various types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information or electric field strength information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning protection strategy.

[0123] Based on the above, the embodiments of this disclosure, by controlling the water heater to disconnect the wireless network connection and enable IoT card communication, can reduce the risk of damage to the water heater due to lightning strikes, enabling the water heater to transmit data more stably in severe weather. By controlling the water heater to energize the built-in metal mesh shielding layer, the shielding layer can form a Faraday cage effect after being energized, effectively blocking the interference of the strong electromagnetic field generated by external lightning on the internal electronic components of the water heater, reducing equipment failures caused by electromagnetic induction. By controlling the water heater to disable the high-voltage ignition mode and enable the mechanical ignition mode, the high voltage can be prevented from being affected by electromagnetic interference during thunderstorms, avoiding safety hazards caused by high-voltage ignition system failures, while ensuring the normal operation of the water heater's ignition system.

[0124] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a sandstorm prevention strategy. The sandstorm prevention strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including combustion efficiency reduction indication information and filter circulation indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0125] When the target defense operation instruction information includes a combustion efficiency reduction instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform combustion adjustment operations based on the combustion efficiency reduction instruction information.

[0126] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the combustion efficiency reduction indication information indicates the reduction in combustion efficiency compared to the default combustion efficiency. The combustion efficiency reduction indication information can be set by the user or adjusted based on atmospheric particulate matter concentration information. The combustion efficiency reduction indication information is positively correlated with the atmospheric particulate matter concentration corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information; the higher the atmospheric particulate matter concentration, the greater the reduction in efficiency corresponding to the combustion efficiency reduction indication information. For example, the combustion efficiency reduction indication information can be set to 15% to reduce exhaust volume.

[0127] The water heater's combustion adjustment operation based on the combustion efficiency reduction indication information can reduce the combustion efficiency by the indicated reduction value based on the current user-set combustion efficiency or the default combustion efficiency, thus obtaining the target combustion efficiency. After the water heater's fuel combustion operation is initiated, the water heater executes fuel combustion operation with this target combustion efficiency as the combustion objective. The stopping condition for the combustion efficiency reduction indication information is that various types of disaster information, including atmospheric particulate matter concentration information or the first duration information corresponding to atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the sandstorm defense strategy.

[0128] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the filter circulation instruction information, control the water heater to close the outdoor unit's air intake channel and activate the built-in filter circulation system.

[0129] In this embodiment, closing the outdoor unit's air intake channel can be done by closing the louvers at the air intake channel inlet, and activating the built-in filter circulation system can be done by turning on the power to the control module corresponding to the built-in filter circulation system. The stopping condition for the filter circulation indication information to stop execution is that various types of disaster information, including atmospheric particulate matter concentration information or the first duration information corresponding to atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the sandstorm defense strategy.

[0130] Based on the above, the embodiments of this disclosure, by controlling the water heater to perform combustion adjustment operations according to the combustion efficiency reduction indication information, can reduce the emission of harmful gases caused by incomplete combustion when the exhaust function of the water heater is affected by sandstorms, thus ensuring the combustion efficiency and safety of the water heater in sandstorms; by controlling the water heater to close the outdoor unit's air intake channel and activate the built-in filter circulation system, the water heater can be protected from sandstorm damage, ensuring the stable operation of the combustion system.

[0131] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a hail prevention strategy. The hail prevention strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including protective net activation indication information and water level reduction indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0132] When the target defense operation instruction information includes the protective net activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the electromagnetic protective net on the top of the outdoor unit.

[0133] In this embodiment, energizing the electromagnetic protective net on the top of the outdoor unit can be achieved by switching the control circuit switch of the electromagnetic protective net from open to closed. The stopping condition for the protective net activation indication information is that various types of disaster information, including hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy.

[0134] When the target defense operation instruction information includes a water level reduction instruction, the water heater is controlled to perform a drainage operation based on the water level reduction instruction.

[0135] In this embodiment, the water level reduction indicator indicates the appropriate water level that the water heater should maintain. The water level reduction indicator can be set by the user or adjusted based on hail size prediction information. The water level reduction indicator is negatively correlated with the hail diameter corresponding to the hail size prediction information; the larger the hail diameter, the lower the water level indicated by the water level reduction indicator. For example, the water level reduction indicator can be set to 50% to reduce the impact of water level fluctuations caused by hail.

[0136] Controlling the water heater to drain water based on the water level reduction indicator can be achieved by the water heater starting its fuel combustion process, using the water level indicated by the indicator as the drainage target, and stopping drainage when the water level meets that target value. The stopping condition for the water level reduction indicator can also be based on various types of disaster information, including hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, where the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy no longer matches.

[0137] Based on the above, the present invention, by controlling the water heater to energize the electromagnetic protection mesh on the top of the outdoor unit, can generate reverse vibration waves to break up hail and reduce the impact of hail on the use of the water heater; by controlling the water heater to drain water according to the water level reduction indication information, the amount of hot water stored in the tank can be reduced, reducing water level fluctuations caused by hail and playing a shockproof role.

[0138] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a typhoon prevention strategy. The typhoon prevention strategy is configured with defense operation instruction information including heat storage instruction information and outdoor flue closure instruction information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information, including any of the following:

[0139] If the target defense operation instruction information includes heat storage instruction information, control the water heater to perform heat storage operation according to the heat storage instruction information, and cut off the external power supply when the heat storage operation ends.

[0140] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the heat storage indication information indicates the time when the water heater starts heat storage operation and the heat storage temperature. The time when the water heater starts heat storage operation is spaced apart from the time the hailstorm arrives by a preset time interval, and the heat storage temperature can be set by the user. For example, the heat storage indication information could indicate that the heat storage temperature is raised to 75°C 2 hours before the hailstorm arrives.

[0141] The water heater can be controlled to perform heat storage operation based on heat storage indication information. This can be achieved by initiating heating when the interval between the current moment and the arrival of hailfall matches a preset time. The water heater will then heat the water to the target temperature, stopping heating once the water temperature reaches that temperature. Upon completion of the heat storage operation, external power is cut off, and the control circuit is maintained primarily by the battery. The stopping condition for the heat storage indication information can also be various types of disaster information, including typhoon warning levels and wind speed forecasts, where the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy no longer matches.

[0142] If the target defense operation instruction information includes an outdoor flue closure instruction, control the water heater to close the outdoor flue.

[0143] In this embodiment of the disclosure, closing the outdoor flue can be performed by closing the louvers at the entrance of the outdoor flue. The stopping condition for the outdoor flue closing instruction information to cease execution is that various types of disaster information, including typhoon warning levels and wind speed forecast information, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy.

[0144] As can be seen from the above, the embodiments of this disclosure control the water heater to perform heat storage operation according to the heat storage indication information, and cut off the external power supply when the heat storage operation is completed. This allows for heat storage in advance before the arrival of a typhoon, preventing the occurrence of unstable heat storage during the typhoon period and ensuring the normal use of the water heater. By controlling the water heater to close the outdoor flue, the damage of external wind pressure to the flue can be reduced, and backflow of exhaust gas can be prevented.

[0145] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a rainy season prevention strategy. The rainy season prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including outlet water temperature rise indication information and sterilization indication information. The water heater is controlled to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target prevention operation indication information, including any of the following:

[0146] When the target defense operation instruction information includes an indication of increased outlet water temperature, the water heater is controlled to adjust the outlet water temperature according to the indication of increased outlet water temperature.

[0147] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the outlet water temperature rise indicator indicates the degree of increase in outlet water temperature. The outlet water temperature rise indicator can be set by the user or adjusted automatically according to the season. The outlet water temperature rise indicator is negatively correlated with the average temperature of the current season. For example, the average temperature in summer is higher than the average temperature in winter, so the degree of increase in outlet water temperature indicated by the summer outlet water temperature rise indicator is lower than the degree of increase in outlet water temperature indicated by the winter outlet water temperature rise indicator. The degree of increase in outlet water temperature indicated by the summer outlet water temperature rise indicator can be automatically set to 2°C, and the degree of increase in outlet water temperature indicated by the winter outlet water temperature rise indicator can be automatically set to 3°C.

[0148] Controlling the water heater to adjust the outlet water temperature based on the outlet water temperature rise indication information can be achieved by adding the degree increase indicated by the outlet water temperature rise indication information to the current user-set outlet water temperature or the default outlet water temperature, resulting in a new target outlet water temperature. When dispensing water, the water heater uses this target outlet water temperature as the target temperature. The stopping condition for the outlet water temperature rise indication information is that it no longer matches the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy, including various types of disaster information such as humidity information and the corresponding second duration information.

[0149] When the target defense operation instruction information includes sterilization instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform heating operation according to the high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information indicated by the sterilization instruction information.

[0150] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the sterilization indication information includes high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information. The high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information can be set by the user or configured based on experimental results to achieve the optimal sterilization effect. For example, the high-temperature heating frequency information can be set to once a day, and the high-temperature duration information can be set to 30 minutes.

[0151] The water heater is controlled to operate by heating according to the high-temperature heating frequency and duration information indicated by the sterilization instruction. This can involve forcibly heating to 60°C for 30 minutes during a target period each day. The target period can be a low-electricity consumption period to avoid peak electricity usage. The sterilization instruction stops executing when various types of disaster information, including humidity information and its corresponding second duration, no longer match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy.

[0152] Based on the above, the embodiments of this disclosure can automatically compensate for the perceived temperature in humid weather by controlling the water heater to adjust the outlet water temperature according to the outlet water temperature rise indication information; by controlling the water heater to perform heating operation according to the high temperature heating frequency information and high temperature duration information indicated by the sterilization indication information, microorganisms that are prone to grow in the rainy season can be killed in time to ensure water safety.

[0153] In an optional embodiment, if the meteorological disaster information does not match any of the above-mentioned disaster prevention strategies, the water heater is controlled to operate in the default operating mode. The default operating mode can be the operating mode set by the user or the original operating mode of the water heater.

[0154] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating a water heater disaster avoidance control device according to an exemplary embodiment. (Refer to...) Figure 5 The device includes a first acquisition module 501, a matching module 502, and a control module 503, wherein,

[0155] The first acquisition module 501 is used to acquire meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information. The disaster prevention configuration information includes a variety of preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to the various preset meteorological information.

[0156] The matching module 502 is used to perform disaster prevention strategy matching processing on disaster prevention configuration information based on meteorological disaster information to obtain the target disaster prevention strategy, which is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the meteorological disaster information; the preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information.

[0157] The control module 503 is used to control the operating mode of the water heater based on the target disaster prevention strategy.

[0158] In an optional embodiment, the preset meteorological information includes meteorological data thresholds that trigger disaster prevention strategies, and the device further includes:

[0159] The second acquisition module is used to acquire information on the current water heater's service life, geographical location, and environmental climate.

[0160] The update module is used to update meteorological data thresholds based on usage years, geographic location information, and environmental climate information to obtain updated preset meteorological information.

[0161] In an optional embodiment, the meteorological disaster information includes multiple types of disaster information, and the matching module 502 includes:

[0162] The matching unit is used to match various types of disaster information with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each disaster prevention strategy to obtain matching results. The matching results indicate the matching status of various types of disaster information with preset meteorological information.

[0163] The strategy determination unit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy based on the matching results.

[0164] In an optional embodiment, the disaster prevention strategies include lightning protection strategies, dust storm protection strategies, hail protection strategies, typhoon protection strategies, and rainy season protection strategies; the strategy determination unit includes any one of the following units:

[0165] The first strategy determination subunit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy as a lightning prevention strategy when the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including lightning warning level information and electric field strength information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning prevention strategy.

[0166] The second strategy determination subunit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy as a dust storm prevention strategy when the matching result indicates that multiple types of disaster information, including atmospheric particulate matter concentration information and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm prevention strategy.

[0167] The third strategy determination subunit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy as a hail prevention strategy when the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail prevention strategy.

[0168] The fourth strategy determination subunit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy as a typhoon prevention strategy when the matching results indicate that multiple types of disaster information, including typhoon warning level information and wind speed forecast information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon prevention strategy.

[0169] The fifth strategy determination subunit is used to determine the target disaster prevention strategy as the rainy season prevention strategy when the matching result indicates that multiple types of disaster information, including humidity information and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season prevention strategy.

[0170] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is configured with at least one defense operation instruction message, and the control module 503 includes:

[0171] The instruction information determination unit is used to determine the defense operation instruction information that matches the hardware configuration corresponding to the water heater from at least one defense operation instruction information as the target defense operation instruction information;

[0172] The control unit is used to control the water heater to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information.

[0173] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a lightning protection strategy. The lightning protection strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including communication switching indication information, shielding activation indication information, and ignition mode switching indication information. The control unit includes any one of the following units:

[0174] The first control subunit is used to control the water heater to disconnect the wireless network connection and enable IoT card communication when the target defense operation instruction information includes communication switching instruction information;

[0175] The second control subunit is used to control the water heater to energize the built-in metal mesh shielding layer when the target defense operation instruction information includes shielding activation instruction information;

[0176] The third control subunit is used to control the water heater to disable the high-pressure ignition mode and enable the mechanical ignition mode when the target defense operation instruction information includes the ignition mode switching instruction information.

[0177] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a dust storm prevention strategy. The dust storm prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including combustion efficiency reduction indication information and filter cycle indication information. The control unit includes any of the following units:

[0178] The fourth control subunit is used to control the water heater to perform combustion adjustment operations based on the combustion efficiency reduction indication information when the target defense operation indication information includes combustion efficiency reduction indication information.

[0179] The fifth control subunit is used to control the water heater to close the outdoor unit's air intake channel and activate the built-in filter circulation system when the target defense operation instruction information includes filter circulation instruction information.

[0180] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a hail prevention strategy. The hail prevention strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including protective net activation indication information and water level reduction indication information. The control unit includes any of the following units:

[0181] The sixth control subunit is used to control the water heater to energize the electromagnetic protective net on the top of the outdoor unit when the target defense operation instruction information includes the protective net activation instruction information;

[0182] The seventh control subunit is used to control the water heater to perform drainage operation according to the water level reduction indication information when the target defense operation indication information includes the water level reduction indication information.

[0183] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a typhoon prevention strategy. The typhoon prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including heat storage indication information and outdoor flue closure indication information. The control unit includes any of the following units:

[0184] The eighth control subunit is used to control the water heater to perform heat storage operation according to the heat storage instruction information when the target defense operation instruction information includes heat storage instruction information, and to cut off the external power supply when the heat storage operation ends.

[0185] The ninth control subunit is used to control the water heater to close the outdoor flue when the target defense operation instruction information includes the outdoor flue closure instruction information.

[0186] In an optional embodiment, the target disaster prevention strategy is a rainy season prevention strategy. The rainy season prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including effluent temperature rise indication information and sterilization indication information. The control unit includes any of the following units:

[0187] The tenth control subunit is used to control the water heater to adjust the outlet water temperature according to the outlet water temperature rise indication information when the target defense operation indication information includes the outlet water temperature rise indication information.

[0188] The eleventh control subunit is used to control the water heater to perform heating operations based on the high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information indicated by the sterilization instruction information when the target defense operation instruction information includes sterilization instruction information.

[0189] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "module" or "unit" refer to a computer program or part of a computer program that has a predetermined function and works with other related parts to achieve a predetermined goal, and can be implemented wholly or partially using software, hardware such as processing circuitry or memory, or combinations thereof. Similarly, one or more processors or memories can be used to implement one or more modules or units. Furthermore, each module or unit can be part of an overall module or unit that includes the functionality of that module or unit.

[0190] In an exemplary embodiment, an electronic device is also provided, comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing processor-executable instructions; wherein the processor is used for the instructions to implement the water heater disaster avoidance control method as described in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0191] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device for disaster prevention control of a water heater according to an exemplary embodiment. The electronic device may be a terminal, and its internal structure diagram may be as follows: Figure 6As shown, the electronic device includes a processor, memory, network interface, display screen, and input devices connected via a system bus. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes a non-volatile storage medium and internal memory. The non-volatile storage medium stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs in the non-volatile storage medium. The network interface is used to communicate with external terminals via a network connection. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a water heater disaster avoidance control method. The display screen can be an LCD screen or an e-ink screen. The input devices can be a touch layer covering the display screen, buttons, a trackball, or a touchpad on the device's casing, or an external keyboard, touchpad, or mouse.

[0192] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 6 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present disclosure and does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device to which the present disclosure is applied. A specific electronic device may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0193] In an exemplary embodiment, a storage medium is also provided, which, when the instructions in the storage medium are executed by the processor of an electronic device, enables the electronic device to execute the water heater disaster avoidance control method in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0194] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program product containing instructions is also provided, which, when run on a computer, causes the computer to execute the water heater disaster avoidance control method of the present disclosure embodiments.

[0195] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. This computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the computer program can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, storage, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this disclosure can include non-volatile and / or volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in various forms, such as static RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), dual data rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), synchronous link DRAM (SLDRAM), RAMbus direct RAM (RDRAM), direct memory bus dynamic RAM (DRDRAM), and RAMbus dynamic RAM (RDRAM), etc.

[0196] 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 disclosure 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 claims.

[0197] 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 disaster avoidance control method for a water heater, characterized in that, The method includes: Acquire meteorological disaster information and disaster prevention configuration information, wherein the disaster prevention configuration information includes a variety of preset meteorological information and disaster prevention strategies corresponding to the various preset meteorological information; Based on the meteorological disaster information, a disaster prevention strategy is matched with the disaster prevention configuration information to obtain a target disaster prevention strategy, which is the disaster prevention strategy corresponding to the meteorological disaster information; the preset meteorological information corresponding to the target disaster prevention strategy is matched with the meteorological disaster information. Based on the aforementioned disaster prevention strategy, the water heater's operating mode is controlled.

2. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset meteorological information includes meteorological data thresholds that trigger the disaster prevention strategy, and the method further includes: Obtain information on the current water heater's service life, geographical location, and environmental climate. Based on the usage years information, the geographical location information, and the environmental climate information, the meteorological data threshold is updated to obtain the updated preset meteorological information.

3. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The meteorological disaster information includes various types of disaster information. The matching process between the meteorological disaster information and the disaster prevention configuration information to obtain the target disaster prevention strategy includes: The various types of disaster information are matched with the preset meteorological information corresponding to each of the disaster prevention strategies to obtain matching results, and the matching results indicate the matching status between the various types of disaster information and the preset meteorological information; The target disaster prevention strategy is determined based on the matching results.

4. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The disaster prevention strategies mentioned above include lightning protection strategies, dust storm protection strategies, hail protection strategies, typhoon protection strategies, and rainy season protection strategies; the determination of the target disaster prevention strategy based on the matching results includes any one of the following: If the matching result indicates that the lightning warning level information and electric field strength information of the various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the lightning defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the lightning defense strategy. If the matching result indicates that the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information and the first duration information corresponding to the atmospheric particulate matter concentration information, which are included in the various types of disaster information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the dust storm defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the dust storm defense strategy. If the matching result indicates that the hail weather probability information and hail size prediction information included in the various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the hail defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the hail defense strategy. If the matching result indicates that the typhoon warning level information and wind speed forecast information of the various types of disaster information match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the typhoon defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the typhoon defense strategy. If the matching result indicates that the humidity information and the second duration information corresponding to the humidity information, which are included in the various types of disaster information, match the preset meteorological information corresponding to the rainy season defense strategy, then the target disaster defense strategy is determined to be the rainy season defense strategy.

5. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is configured with at least one defense operation instruction message. The step of controlling the operating mode of the water heater based on the target disaster prevention strategy includes: The defense operation instruction information that matches the hardware configuration corresponding to the water heater among the at least one defense operation instruction information is determined as the target defense operation instruction information; Control the water heater to execute the disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instruction information.

6. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is a lightning protection strategy. The lightning protection strategy is configured with defense operation indication information including communication switching indication information, shielding activation indication information, and ignition mode switching indication information. The disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation indication information for controlling the water heater includes any one of the following: If the target defense operation instruction information includes the communication switching instruction information, control the water heater to disconnect the wireless network connection and enable IoT card communication; When the target defense operation instruction information includes the shielding activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the built-in metal mesh shielding layer; When the target defense operation instruction information includes the ignition mode switching instruction information, the water heater is controlled to disable the high-pressure ignition mode and enable the mechanical ignition mode.

7. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is a sandstorm prevention strategy. The sandstorm prevention strategy is configured with prevention operation indication information including combustion efficiency reduction indication information and filter circulation indication information. The disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target prevention operation indication information for controlling the water heater includes any of the following: When the target defense operation instruction information includes the combustion efficiency reduction instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform combustion adjustment operation according to the combustion efficiency reduction instruction information; When the target defense operation instruction information includes the filter circulation instruction information, control the water heater to close the outdoor unit air intake channel and activate the built-in filter circulation system.

8. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is a hail prevention strategy. The hail prevention strategy is configured with defense operation instructions including protective net activation instructions and water level reduction instructions. The disaster avoidance operation mode controlled by the water heater to execute the target defense operation instructions includes any of the following: When the target defense operation instruction information includes the protective net activation instruction information, control the water heater to energize the electromagnetic protective net on the top of the outdoor unit; When the target defense operation instruction information includes the water level reduction instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform a drainage operation according to the water level reduction instruction information.

9. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is a typhoon prevention strategy. The typhoon prevention strategy is configured with defense operation instructions including heat storage instructions and outdoor flue closure instructions. The disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target defense operation instructions for controlling the water heater includes any of the following: When the target defense operation instruction information includes the heat storage instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform heat storage operation according to the heat storage instruction information, and the external power supply is cut off when the heat storage operation ends. If the target defense operation instruction information includes the outdoor flue closure instruction information, control the water heater to close the outdoor flue.

10. The water heater disaster avoidance control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target disaster prevention strategy is a rainy season prevention strategy. The prevention operation indication information configured for the rainy season prevention strategy includes water temperature rise indication information and sterilization indication information. The disaster avoidance operation mode indicated by the target prevention operation indication information for controlling the water heater includes any of the following: When the target defense operation instruction information includes the water temperature rise instruction information, the water heater is controlled to adjust the water temperature according to the water temperature rise instruction information; When the target defense operation instruction information includes the sterilization instruction information, the water heater is controlled to perform heating operation according to the high-temperature heating frequency information and high-temperature duration information indicated by the sterilization instruction information.

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