Remote control method, device, remote control and storage medium

Abstract

The present invention discloses a control method, apparatus, remote control, and storage medium for a remote control. Here, the control method for the remote control includes determining a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object in response to an on operation on the button area (S110), and cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the first function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally displaying the first operation mode (S120).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with the application number 202211041795.1 and the invention title "Remote Control Control Method, Device, Remote Control and Storage Medium", which was filed on August 29, 2022, and all of its content is incorporated into this application by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of electrical appliances, and particularly to a remote control control method, device, remote control and storage medium.

Background Art

[0003] Current remote controls all have an icon display for the display function. For users who use the remote control for the first time, they may not understand the specific meaning represented by the icons, and thus cannot know the current operating state of the remote control. As a result, they cannot determine whether to adjust the operating state, and users have to press the buttons on the remote control to check. The initial user experience is relatively poor.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The following is an overview of the themes described in detail in this specification. This overview is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the claims.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] Embodiments of the present invention provide a remote control control method, device, remote control and storage medium that can easily improve the user experience by cyclically displaying the operation mode and function mode in text form through a dot matrix display area, enabling the user to view the operating state and understand the function instructions.

[0006] According to a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a remote control. The remote control includes a display unit and a button unit. The display unit includes a dot matrix display area, which is used to display the operation mode or function mode of a device in a character format. The button unit includes a button area, which is used to receive user operations. The control method includes determining a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object in response to an on operation on the button area, and cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the first function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally displaying the first operation mode.

[0007] According to the method for controlling a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention, it has at least the following beneficial effects. In response to an on operation on the button area, a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object are determined, and according to a preset first time interval, the first operation mode and the first function mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area, and finally the first operation mode is displayed. By cyclically displaying the operation mode and the function mode in a character format through the dot matrix display area, it is easy for the user to view the operation state and improves the user experience.

[0008] According to the method for controlling a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes determining a second operation mode of a remote control object and a second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode in response to an operation mode switching operation on the button area, and cyclically displaying the second operation mode and the second function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset second time interval, and finally displaying the second operation mode.

[0009] In the above solution, when performing the operation mode switching operation, the second operation mode and the second function mode switched through the dot matrix display area are cyclically displayed, and finally the second operation mode is displayed, so as to facilitate the user to view the switched operation mode and its function mode.

[0010] According to the remote control control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes determining a third function mode according to a function mode switching operation on the button area, and cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the third function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset third time interval, and finally displaying the first operation mode.

[0011] In the above solution, when performing the function mode switching operation, the first operation mode switched through the dot matrix display area and the switched function mode are cyclically displayed, and finally the first operation mode is displayed, so as to facilitate the user to view the switched function mode and also be able to view the operation mode.

[0012] According to the remote control control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, after determining a third function mode according to a function mode switching operation on the button area, when the third function mode does not match a preset third operation mode, the control method further includes displaying a function setting invalid prompt in the dot matrix display area.

[0013] In the above solution, when the third function mode does not conform to the function mode in the preset third operation mode, by displaying a function setting invalid prompt through the dot matrix display area, without changing the operation state, the user can be reminded of inappropriate operations, thereby improving the user experience.

[0014] According to the remote control control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit further includes a time display area, and before determining the first operation mode and the first function mode of the remote control object in response to an on operation on the button area, when in the power-on state, the control method further includes displaying a set time in the time display area and displaying a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time in the dot matrix display area in response to a time setting operation on the button area.

[0015] In the above solution, in the power-on state, not only can the set time be displayed in response to a time setting operation, but also a time setting prompt can be displayed through the dot matrix display area, facilitating the user to be presented with whether the set time is correct.

[0016] According to the remote control control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method further includes displaying a menu button prompt and a function mode setting prompt in the dot matrix display area in response to an operation on the menu button in the button area and an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, and finally displaying the first operation mode.

[0017] In the above solution, by displaying corresponding prompts through the dot matrix display area in response to an operation on the menu button and an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, it facilitates the user to view the setting process and helps the user understand the operation mode and the changed functions.

[0018] According to the remote control control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the button part adopts a flip structure, the flip structure includes a first flip side and a second flip side, an on / off button, a temperature button, and a main function button in the button area are installed on the first flip side, and a menu and an auxiliary function button in the button area are installed on the second flip side.

[0019] In the above solution, the button part adopts a flip structure, and buttons are installed on the first flip side and the second flip side, thereby reducing the volume of the remote control. By installing frequently used buttons such as the on / off button, temperature button, and main function button on the first flip side, it is possible to easily find and operate the corresponding buttons.

[0020] According to a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a control device for a remote control, where the control device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable by the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the control method for the remote control described in the first aspect is realized.

[0021] According to a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a remote control, where the remote control includes the control device for the remote control described in the second aspect.

[0022] According to a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium, where computer-executable instructions are stored in the computer-readable storage medium, and the computer-executable instructions are used to cause a computer to execute the control method for the remote control described in the first aspect.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present invention are described in the following specification, and are partially apparent from the specification, or are understood by implementing the present invention. The objectives and other advantages of the present invention are realized and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the specification, claims, and drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] The drawings are provided for a further understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to interpret the technical solution of the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical solution of the present invention.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the following drawings and embodiments. The specific embodiments described herein are only used for interpreting the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Also, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. Further, each step or operation in the description of the method may be reordered or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only used for clearly describing a certain embodiment and do not mean an essential order, except when it is specified that a certain order must be observed.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, some meanings are one or more, and multiple meanings are two or more. "Larger than," "smaller than," "exceeding," etc. are understood not to include the number, while "above," "below," "within," etc. are understood to include the number. When "first" and "second" are described, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the context of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In this specification, the numbers assigned to the members themselves, such as "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used for distinguishing the described objects and have no order or technical meaning. On the other hand, "connection" and "coupling" as used in this application include both direct and indirect connections (couplings) unless otherwise specified.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, terms such as "installation," "attachment," "connection," etc. should be understood in a broad sense unless otherwise clearly limited. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in the present invention with reference to the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention provide a control method, apparatus, remote control, and storage medium for a remote control. This remote control control method determines a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object in response to an on operation on a button area, which is advantageous for subsequently performing character display according to the first operation mode and the first function mode. According to a preset first time interval, the first operation mode and the first function mode are cyclically displayed in a character format in a dot matrix display area, and finally the first operation mode is displayed, which is advantageous for the user to quickly understand the function instruction and makes it easier to operate. Embodiments of the present application cyclically display the operation mode and the function mode in a character format through the dot matrix display area, which facilitates the user to view the operation state and improves the user experience.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] In one embodiment, the remote control includes a control device of the remote control. The remote control object of this remote control is mainly an air conditioner, thereby adjusting the air conditioner. It may be used for household air conditioners or for air conditioners installed industrially, and the description thereof is omitted here. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the remote control includes a display unit 100 and a button unit. The display unit 100 includes a time display area 110, an icon display area 120, and a dot matrix display area 130. Here, the time display area 110 is used to display time, and can display the current absolute time including hours and minutes, and can also display timer information. The dot matrix display area 130 is used to display the operation mode or function mode of the device, and is cyclically displayed in text form. The icon display area 120 includes a display area for displaying mode, temperature, and additional functions, and an air flow display area. The display area for displaying mode, temperature, and additional functions is used to display the current operating mode that is on, the set temperature, and additional functions. The air flow display area is used to display the currently set air volume and the wind direction state of the air deflector. The button unit includes a button area 230, which is used to receive user operations. The button unit adopts a flip structure, and the flip structure includes a first flip side 210 and a second flip side 220. On the first flip side 210, there are installed an on / off button, a temperature button, and a main function button of the button area 230. Here, the on / off button, temperature button, and main function button installed on the first flip side 210 are frequently used function buttons. The main function button further includes buttons for sales point functions, for example, an air purification button, a quick button, etc., and the description thereof is omitted here. The flip structure further includes a second flip side 220. The auxiliary function buttons installed on the second flip side 220 are automatic, air volume, up / down wind, left / right wind, and dimming, etc., and further include some other functions for adjusting the remote control object, and the description thereof is omitted here. The menu of the button area 230 installed on the second flip side 220 can enter the setting of functions in the menu through the menu button.By using the display unit 100 in combination with the button unit, the user can easily operate the remote control, easily view and modify the operation mode, and improve the user experience.

[0032] In one embodiment, the display unit 100 is installed above the button unit, the time display area 110 is located at the uppermost part of the display unit 100, the dot matrix display area 130 is located at the lowermost part of the display unit 100, and the icon display area 120 is located between the time display area 110 and the dot matrix display area 130. The dot matrix display area 130 may be located at the uppermost part of the display unit 100, the icon display area 120 may be located at the lowermost part of the display unit 100, and the time display area 110 may be located between the icon display area 120 and the dot matrix display area 130. The icon display area 120, the time display area 110, and the dot matrix display area 130 may have other designs, which are omitted here.

[0033] In one embodiment, the flip structure further includes a flip connection member (not shown in the drawings). In the initial state, the user can perform a button operation on the remote control by viewing the button area 230 installed on the first flip side 210. When the button to be used is installed on the second flip side 220, the user can view the button area 230 installed on the second flip side 220 by sliding the first flip side 210 to the left or right by the flip connection member. By inverting the first flip side 210 by the flip connection member, the button area 230 installed on the second flip side 220 can also be exposed. According to each button in the button area 230, the user can operate the button and control the operating state of the remote control object by controlling the operating state of the remote control, so as to meet the user's needs. Here, there are buttons on the button area 230. Here, the first flip side 210 is one side of the flip structure, and the second flip side 220 is the other side of the flip structure. Although the first flip side 210 is located above the second flip side 220, the second flip side 220 may be located above the first flip side 210. When the second flip side 220 is located above the first flip side 210, the button area 230 installed on the first flip side 210 as described above is installed on the second flip side 220, and the button area 230 installed on the second flip side 220 as described above is installed on the first flip side 210.

[0034] The remote control described in the embodiments of the present invention is for more clearly explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and does not limit the technical solutions according to the embodiments of the present invention. As those skilled in the art can understand, with the evolution of the remote control and the emergence of new application scenarios, the technical solutions according to the embodiments of the present invention are also similarly applicable to similar technical problems.

[0035] As those skilled in the art can understand, each area of the remote control does not limit the embodiments of the present invention, and may include more or fewer areas than those shown, or a combination of some areas, or an arrangement of different areas.

[0036] Based on the structure of the above remote control, each embodiment of the control method of the remote control of the present invention is proposed. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 9, FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of a control method of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control method of the embodiment of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, step S110 and step S120.

[0037] Step S110: Determine a first operation mode and a first function mode of the remote control object according to an on operation on the button area.

[0038] In one embodiment, an on button is installed in the button area, and according to the operation of the on button by the user, a first operation mode and a first function mode of the remote control object of the remote control are determined. Here, the first operation mode and the first function mode are the modes saved at the previous off time in the remote control object, or the modes set when turning on. By determining the first operation mode and the first function mode, it is advantageous to subsequently display the first operation mode and the first function mode corresponding to the dot matrix display area.

[0039] Step S120: According to a preset first time interval, cyclically display the first operation mode and the first function mode in the dot matrix display area, and finally display the first operation mode.

[0040] In one embodiment, within the preset first time interval, after cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the first function mode obtained in step S110 through the dot matrix display area, the first operation mode is displayed. According to the cyclic display of the dot matrix display area, the user can view the currently on operation mode and each function that is on and matches the operation mode, facilitating the adjustment of subsequent operation modes or function modes.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first operation mode may be a cooling mode, a dehumidifying mode, a heating mode, or other operation modes, which will not be described herein for the sake of brevity. The first function mode may be an air volume, an air direction, a timer, an automatic wind, an air purification (air purification represents cleaning the air), or other function modes, which will not be described herein for the sake of brevity. The first time interval may be 4 seconds, 5 seconds, 6 seconds, etc., and the display interval of the operation mode or the function mode may be 1 second, which can be set according to requirements and will not be described herein for the sake of brevity.

[0042] Exemplarily, when it is turned on, the first operation mode is the cooling mode, the first function mode is the automatic wind, and the content cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area is cooling, automatic wind, and cooling. Specifically, the display of automatic wind appears 1 second after the display of cooling, the display of cooling appears 1 second after the display of automatic wind, and finally the cooling mode is displayed. By displaying the first operation mode and the first function mode in the above manner, it is easy for the user to understand the operation state and easy for the user to adjust.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 10, the remote control method further includes, but is not limited to, the following steps.

[0044] Step S210: Determine the second operation mode of the remote control object and the second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode according to the operation mode switching operation on the button area.

[0045] In one embodiment, when the operation mode of the button area is selected, since the function mode may be different in different operation modes, the function mode also changes with the switching of the operation mode. According to the operation mode switching operation, re-determine the second operation mode of the remote control object and the second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode. According to the determined second operation mode and the second function mode, it is advantageous to subsequently display the second operation mode and the second function mode corresponding to the dot matrix display area.

[0046] Step S220: According to a preset second time interval, the second operation mode and the second function mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area, and finally the second operation mode is displayed.

[0047] In one embodiment, in the preset second time interval, after obtaining the second operation mode and the second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode in step S210, the second operation mode is displayed. Through the cyclic display of the dot matrix display area, the user can view the operation mode after switching and the associated functions corresponding to the operation mode, facilitating the re-implementation of subsequent adjustments to the operation mode or function mode.

[0048] In one embodiment, the second operation mode may be, for example, a dehumidification mode, a cooling mode, a heating mode, or other operation modes, which will not be described herein. The second function mode may be, for example, the wind direction, air volume, timer, air purification, automatic wind, etc., or other function modes, which will not be described herein. The second time interval may be, for example, 5 seconds or 6 seconds, and the display interval of the operation mode or function mode may be 1 second, which is set according to requirements and will not be described herein.

[0049] Exemplarily, switch from the cooling mode to the laundry mode. Accordingly, a change occurs in the function mode that is on in the cooling mode. The second operation mode is the laundry mode, and the second function mode is automatic wind, upper and lower exhaust on, and left and right exhaust on. The content cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area is the laundry mode, automatic wind, upper and lower exhaust, left and right exhaust, and the laundry mode. Specifically, the display of the automatic wind appears 1 second after the display of the laundry mode, the display of the upper and lower exhaust appears 1 second after the display of the automatic wind, the display of the left and right exhaust appears 1 second after the display of the upper and lower exhaust, and the last display is the laundry mode. By displaying the second operation mode and the second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode in the above manner, it is easy for the user to view the switching state and the functions that are on after switching, making it easier for the user to adjust and providing a relatively good user experience.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 11, the method for controlling the remote control further includes, but is not limited to, the following steps.

[0051] Step S310: Determine a third function mode according to a function mode switching operation on the button area.

[0052] In one embodiment, in the case of the first operation mode, an operation on the function button in the button area is triggered to perform function mode switching, and according to the switching operation on the function mode, a third function mode is determined, which is advantageous for subsequently displaying the switched function mode using the dot matrix display area.

[0053] Step S320: Cyclically display the first operation mode and the third function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset third time interval, and finally display the first operation mode.

[0054] In one embodiment, within the preset third time interval, according to the third operation mode obtained in step S310, the first operation mode and the third function mode corresponding to the first operation mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area, and finally the first operation mode is displayed. By cyclically displaying in the dot matrix display area, the user can view the switched function mode or the on and off of the function mode, facilitating the adjustment of other subsequent function modes.

[0055] In one embodiment, the third function mode may be automatic wind, wind direction, timer, air volume, air purification, etc., or other function modes, which are omitted here for the sake of brevity. The third time interval may be 3 seconds, 4 seconds, 5 seconds, etc., and the display interval of the operation mode or function mode may be 1 second, which is set according to requirements and is omitted here for the sake of brevity.

[0056] Exemplarily, when the first operation mode is the cooling mode, the switching operation for the function mode is to turn on or off the air purification function, and the content cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area is the cooling mode, air purification on, air purification off, and the cooling mode. Specifically, one second after the display of the cooling mode, the display of the air purification mode on appears, one second after the display of the air purification mode, the display of the air purification mode off appears, one second after the display of the air purification mode off, the display of the cooling mode appears, and the last display is the cooling mode. According to the switching operation of the above function mode, in the dot matrix display area, the current operation mode is first displayed, the process of adjusting the function mode in this operation mode is displayed, and finally the operation mode is displayed. By displaying in the above manner, it is advantageous for the user to understand the current operation mode and the function adjustment in this operation mode, improving the user experience.

[0057] In one embodiment, after determining the third function mode according to the function mode switching operation for the button area, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 12, the remote control method further includes, but is not limited to, the following steps.

[0058] Step S330: When the third function mode does not match the third operation mode set in advance, a function setting invalid prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area.

[0059] In one embodiment, according to step S310, the third function mode is obtained. When the third function mode does not conform to the third operation mode set in advance, a function setting invalid prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area. This function setting invalid prompt indicates an invalid operation. By displaying a prompt that the operation is invalid, the user is made to understand that the button operation has no effect on the remote control object, avoiding multiple incorrect operations. Here, the third operation mode set in advance may be the heating mode, the dehumidifying mode, and the cooling mode, or other operation modes, which will not be elaborated here.

[0060] Exemplarily, the preset third operation mode is the dehumidification mode, and the third function mode is the automatic wind. Since the automatic wind operates forcibly in the dehumidification mode, a prompt indicating that the operation is invalid is displayed in the dot matrix display area in response to the function mode switching operation of the wind speed adjustment for the button area.

[0061] In one embodiment, the display unit further includes a time display area. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 13, before determining the first operation mode and the first function mode of the remote control object in response to the on operation for the button area, the remote control method further includes the following steps, but is not limited thereto.

[0062] Step S410: When in the power-on state, in response to the time setting operation for the button area, display the set time in the time display area and display a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time in the dot matrix display area.

[0063] In one embodiment, when in the power-on state, trigger the time setting operation for the button area to display the specific absolute time set in the time display area, and display a time setting prompt corresponding to the above set time in the dot matrix display area. By combining the above time display area and the dot matrix display area for display, not only can the specific process of time setting be viewed, but also when it is found through the dot matrix display area that the set time is incorrect, adjustment can be made, and it can also be used as the time basis for subsequent timer operations. Exemplarily, taking 24 hours of a day as an example, when in the power-on state, the Beijing time is 12:34, and in response to the time setting operation, display the set time 12:34 in the time display area, and cyclically display the time setting 12 o'clock, the time setting 34 minutes, and the setting completion in the dot matrix display area.

[0064] In one embodiment, according to the timer setting operation for the button area and the set time, a timer setting prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area. Taking 24 hours of a day as an example, time setting 14:00, time setting 40 minutes, and setting completion are displayed through the dot matrix display area. By setting a specific time and completing the timer setting operation, when the set time is the same as the timer time, the corresponding operation is triggered. In the related art, for timer setting, it is necessary to accumulate half an hour or 15 minutes based on the current time. When the user wants to set it to 53 minutes or wants to set it to turn off at a specific time point, calculations are required, which results in a poor user experience. The embodiment of the present application can be refined to the minute by setting a specific time, can set the time arbitrarily, and provides a good user experience.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, the remote control method further includes, but is not limited to, the following steps.

[0066] Step S510: According to the operation on the menu button in the button area and the operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, a menu button prompt and a function mode setting prompt are displayed in the dot matrix display area, and finally the first operation mode is displayed.

[0067] In one embodiment, according to an operation on the menu button in the button area, the function mode setting of the menu is entered. According to an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, the menu and the setting process of the function mode of the menu are displayed in the dot matrix display area. After the menu button prompt and the function mode setting prompt are displayed, the first operation mode is displayed. By visualizing the setting process, it is easy for the user to see the function setting process, and it is possible to confirm whether the setting is successful. Exemplarily, according to the menu button operation, a timer setting operation can be performed to set a specific time, and the time set by the up and down buttons can also be finely adjusted. The specific content displayed in the dot matrix display area is menu, decision button, timer off, display fine adjustment, setting completed, and the cooling mode is displayed after the decision.

[0068] In one embodiment, the display unit includes an icon display area. According to each button operation on the button area, the operation mode and the function mode are displayed in characters in the dot matrix display area, and the icons corresponding to the operation mode and the function mode are displayed in the icon display area. By combining the character display and the icon display in the dot matrix display area, the user can quickly understand the instruction function of the remote control and facilitate the operation of the remote control.

[0069] In one embodiment, the overall operation logic of the remote control is as follows. When in the powered-on state, it enters the current absolute time setting, displays the correct hours and minutes set in the dot matrix display area, and upon a determination button operation, completes the setting and displays the set time in the time display area. In response to an on button operation, it cyclically displays the operation mode and function mode in which the remote control object is currently on in the dot matrix display area, finally displays the operation mode, and displays the icons corresponding to the operation mode and function mode in the icon display area. After being turned on, in response to an operation mode switching operation, it cyclically displays the switched operation mode and the function mode associated with the switched operation mode in the dot matrix display area, finally displays the switched operation mode, and displays the icons of the operation mode after switching and the function mode associated with the switched operation mode in the icon display area. In response to a function mode switching operation, it displays the current operation mode and the switched function in the dot matrix display area, and finally displays the operation mode. In response to a function mode switching operation, when the switched function mode does not match the operation mode, it displays that the operation is invalid in the dot matrix display area. By displaying the operation mode and function mode in text form in the dot matrix display area, it facilitates the user to view, enables the user to quickly understand each instruction function, and improves the user experience.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 15, FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture platform of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The system architecture platform 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention includes one or more processors 1001 and a memory 1002. In FIG. 15, one processor 1001 and one memory 1002 are taken as examples.

[0072] The processor 1001 and the memory 1002 may be connected by a bus or other means. In FIG. 15, the connection via a bus is taken as an example.

[0073] Memory 1002 may be used as a non - transient computer - readable storage medium to store non - transient software programs and non - transient computer - executable programs. Note that memory 1002 may include high - speed random - access memory and may further include non - transient memory, such as at least one magnetic disk memory device, a flash memory device, or other non - transient solid - state memory devices. In some embodiments, memory 1002 includes memory 1002 that is selectively installed remotely with respect to processor 1001, and these remote memories may be connected to this system architecture platform 1000 via a network. Examples of the above - mentioned network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof.

[0074] The device embodiments described above are merely exemplary. Here, the units described as separate members may or may not be physically separated, may be located at one location, or may be distributed over multiple network nodes. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0075] Also, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a remote - control device. This control device includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable by the processor. The processor and the memory may be connected by a bus or other means.

[0076] Also, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a remote control, which includes the remote - control device according to the above - mentioned embodiment.

[0077] The memory may be used as a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium to store a non-transitory software program and a non-transitory computer-executable program. Note that the memory may include a high-speed random access memory and may further include a non-transitory memory, such as at least one magnetic disk memory device, a flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state memory devices. In some embodiments, the memory includes a memory selectively installed remotely with respect to the processor, and these remote memories may be connected to the processor via a network. Examples of the above network include, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof.

[0078] The non-transitory software program and instructions required to implement the remote control method of the above embodiments are stored in the memory and, when executed by the processor, execute the remote control method in the above embodiments. For example, it executes steps S110 and S120 of the method in FIG. 3, steps S210 and S220 of the method in FIG. 4, steps S310 and S320 of the method in FIG. 5, steps S310 and S330 of the method in FIG. 6, steps S410 and S110 of the method in FIG. 7, and step S510 of the method in FIG. 8 described above.

[0079] The device embodiments or system embodiments described above are merely exemplary. Here, the units described as separate members may or may not be physically separated, may be located in one place, or may be distributed among a plurality of network units. Depending on actual needs, some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0080] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium, in which computer-executable instructions are stored, and these computer-executable instructions are executed by a processor or a controller, for example, steps S110 and S120 of the method in FIG. 3 described above, steps S210 and S220 of the method in FIG. 4, steps S310 and S320 of the method in FIG. 5, steps S310 and S330 of the method in FIG. 6, steps S410 and S110 of the method in FIG. 7, and step S510 of the method in FIG. 8 are executed.

[0081] All or part of the steps in the method disclosed above, the system may be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, and suitable combinations thereof. Some physical assemblies or all physical assemblies may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a central processor, a digital signal processor, or a microprocessor, or may be implemented as hardware, or may be implemented as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit. Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which may include a computer-readable storage medium (or non-transitory medium) and a communication medium (or transitory medium). As is known to those skilled in the art, the term computer-readable storage medium includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Computer-readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired information and can be accessed by a computer. It should be noted that, as is known to those skilled in the art, a communication medium generally includes computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier or other transmission mechanism, and may include any information transmission medium.

[0082] The above has specifically described the preferred embodiments of the present application. However, the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or replacements on the premise of not violating the spirit of the present application, and all of these equivalent modifications or replacements are included within the scope defined by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a remote controller, wherein the remote controller includes a display unit and a button unit, the display unit includes a dot matrix display area, the dot matrix display area is used to display the operation mode or function mode of the device in text form, the button unit includes a button area, and the button area is used to receive user operations, the control method includes: determining a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object in response to an on operation on the button area; and cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the first function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally displaying the first operation mode. A method for controlling a remote controller.

2. determining a second operation mode of a remote control object and a second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode in response to an operation mode switching operation on the button area; and further cyclically displaying the second operation mode and the second function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset second time interval, and finally displaying the second operation mode. The method for controlling a remote controller according to claim 1.

3. determining a third function mode in response to a function mode switching operation on the button area; and further cyclically displaying the first operation mode and the third function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset third time interval, and finally displaying the first operation mode. The method for controlling a remote controller according to claim 1.

4. after determining a third function mode in response to a function mode switching operation on the button area, further including displaying a function setting invalid prompt in the dot matrix display area when the third function mode does not match a preset third operation mode. The method for controlling a remote controller according to claim 3.

5. the display unit further includes a time display area, before determining a first operation mode and a first function mode of a remote control object in response to an on operation on the button area, the control method includes: When in the powered-on state, further including displaying a set time in the time display area and displaying a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time in the dot matrix display area in response to a time setting operation on the button area, the remote control control method according to claim 1.

6. The remote control control method according to claim 1, further including displaying a menu button prompt and a function mode setting prompt in the dot matrix display area in response to an operation on the menu button in the button area and an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, and finally displaying the first operation mode.

7. The button part adopts a flip structure, The flip structure includes a first flip side and a second flip side, On the first flip side, an on / off button, a temperature button, and a main function button in the button area are installed, On the second flip side, a menu and an auxiliary function button in the button area are installed, the remote control control method according to claim 1.

8. A remote control control device including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable by the processor, A remote control control device in which the processor realizes the remote control control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when executing the computer program.

9. A remote control including the remote control control device according to claim 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, The computer-executable instructions are used to cause a computer to execute the remote control control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the computer-readable storage medium.

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