Air conditioner control method, detection device group, air conditioner, application program, and storage medium

Abstract

In air conditioner detection, a unified detection mode is used to detect objects and control the air conditioner to the corresponding air conditioner mode. However, there is variability in the objects detected by the unified detection mode, and further, there is variability in the control of the air conditioner. [Solution] This disclosure relates to a method for controlling an air conditioner, a group of detection devices, an air conditioner, an application program, and a storage medium, and relates to the field of air conditioner control technology, wherein the air conditioner is equipped with a group of detection devices, and the method includes the steps of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in different detection modes, and controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object. The air conditioner control method provided by this disclosure provides more accurate information about the state of the object and enables precise control of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of air conditioner control technology, and particularly relates to an air conditioner control method, a detection device group, an air conditioner, an application program, and a storage medium.

Background Art

[0002] Currently, air conditioners are installed in most parts of the room, and the air conditioner provides a cooling or heating function in the room to make the room at a comfortable temperature for the user.

[0003] In related technologies, in air conditioner detection, a unified detection mode is adopted to detect objects and control the air conditioner to the corresponding air conditioner mode. However, there are variations in the objects detected in the unified detection mode, and there are also variations in the control of the air conditioner.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, the present disclosure provides an air conditioner control method, a detection device group, an air conditioner, an application program, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an air conditioner control method is provided. A detection device group is arranged in the air conditioner, and the method includes: controlling the detection device group to detect the object state in different detection modes; controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the object state.

[0006] Optionally, the detection mode includes at least two of a first detection mode, a second detection mode, and a third detection mode.

[0007] Optionally, the detection device group includes at least two detection devices. In the first detection mode, the at least two detection devices alternately execute the detection of the object state. <​​Selectively, the group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the second detection mode, the at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object's state.

[0009] Selectively, the group of detection devices includes at least one detection device, and in the third detection mode, one detection device performs detection of the object state.

[0010] Selectively, in the third detection mode, one of the detection devices performs detection of the object's state at a preset time interval.

[0011] The step of selectively controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in different detection modes is: The procedure includes the step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a first mode.

[0012] Selectively, the first mode is an energy-saving mode.

[0013] Selectively, the energy-saving mode includes at least one of a warming mode and a standby mode.

[0014] Selectively, the detection mode includes a second detection mode, in which at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state, and the method is If the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object exists.

[0015] Selectively, the above method, The method further includes the step of controlling the group of detection devices to continue detecting the state of the object in a first detection mode in response to the detection of the presence of an object.

[0016] The step of selectively controlling the detection group to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object is present when the detection group is in the first detection mode is: When the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode, the method includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object exists within a predetermined time period.

[0017] The step of selectively controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object is: The procedure includes the step of controlling the air conditioner to enter a state corresponding to the first mode in response to the detection that no object exists.

[0018] Selectively, the above method, If the group of detection devices is in the second detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection of an object.

[0019] The step of selectively controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in different detection modes is: The procedure includes the step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the second detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a second mode.

[0020] Selectively, the second mode includes an interlocking mode.

[0021] Selectively, the linked mode includes at least one of the following: a mode that directs airflow towards a person; a mode that avoids directing airflow towards a person; and a mode in which the airflow becomes softer as a person approaches.

[0022] Selectively, the detection mode includes a first detection mode, in which at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state, and the method is When the detection device group is in the second detection mode in the mode where the wind becomes gentle as the person approaches, in response to detecting that there is no object within a predetermined range but there is an object outside the predetermined range, further including a step of controlling to switch the detection device group to the first detection mode.

[0023] Optionally, the detection mode includes a first detection mode. In the first detection mode, the at least two detection devices alternately execute detection of the object state. The method includes When the detection device group detects the object state in the second detection mode, further including a step of controlling to switch the detection device group from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to detecting that no object exists.

[0024] Optionally, the step of controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the object state includes including a step of maintaining the air conditioner in a state corresponding to the second mode in response to detecting that no object exists.

[0025] Optionally, the method includes further including maintaining the air deflector and / or the wind speed range of the air conditioner in the state at the time when the object was detected at the most recent time in response to detecting that no object exists.

[0026] Optionally, the object state includes at least one of the presence or absence of an object, the position of the object, the dynamic or static state, and the object posture.

[0027] Optionally, the detection mode includes a first detection mode and a second detection mode, and the sensitivity of the detection device group in the first detection mode is greater than the sensitivity of the detection device group in the second detection mode.

[0028] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a detection device group is provided, and the detection device group is configured to execute the steps of the air conditioner control method provided by the first aspect of the present disclosure.

[0029] According to a third embodiment of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, which is configured to perform steps of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] According to a fourth embodiment of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner including a group of detection devices provided according to a second embodiment of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] According to a fifth embodiment of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an application program is provided, which is configured to perform steps of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] According to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is provided which stores computer program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, a step of the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the first embodiment of the present disclosure is realized.

[0033] The technical proposals provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can achieve the following beneficial effects. In air conditioner detection, different detection modes are employed to detect the state of the object, allowing the operation of the air conditioner to be controlled based on the detected state of the object. Instead of using a unified detection method to detect the state of the object, the detection mode is adjusted adaptively according to the applicable environment. This results in more accurate detection of the object state based on different detection modes, and consequently, more accurate control of the air conditioner based on a more accurate state of the object.

[0034] The above general explanation and the following detailed explanation are illustrative and explanatory, and do not limit this disclosure. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0035] These drawings are incorporated into the specification and become part of the specification, illustrating embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and used together with the specification to illustrate the principles of the present disclosure. [Figure 1] This is a flowchart of the steps of an air conditioner control method as shown in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing a dual detection device, as illustrated by one exemplary embodiment, mounted on an air conditioner. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing how a dual sensing device, as illustrated in one exemplary embodiment, communicates with a microcontroller unit. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart of the steps of an air conditioner control method as shown in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the control for each detection mode of the first mode as shown in an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a flowchart of the steps of an air conditioner control method as shown in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a block diagram of an air conditioner control device as shown in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a block diagram of an air conditioner control device as shown in one exemplary embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a block diagram of a chip system shown by an exemplary embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] Herein, exemplary embodiments are described in detail, and these examples are shown in the drawings. Where the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent identical or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the embodiments of the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure, which are detailed in the appended claims.

[0037] The embodiments described in some of the following examples of this disclosure do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure, which are detailed in the appended claims.

[0038] Furthermore, all operations involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this disclosure will be carried out in accordance with the corresponding data protection regulations of the country where they are located and with permission from the corresponding equipment owner.

[0039] Figure 1 is a flowchart of an air conditioner control method shown in an exemplary embodiment, and as shown in Figure 1, it includes the following steps.

[0040] In step S10, the group of detection devices is controlled to detect the state of the object using different detection modes.

[0041] The detection device group includes at least two detection devices attached to the air conditioner, with a fixed, preset distance between the at least two detection devices, and the detection device group is wired to the microcontroller unit (MCU) of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0042] As shown in Figure 2, two detection devices, detection device A (radar A in Figure 2) and detection device B (radar B in Figure 2), are attached to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, and by attaching these two detection devices at a certain angle, the detection range for detecting objects can be increased. As shown in Figure 3, detection device A is connected to the MCU via communication port 1, detection device B is connected to the MCU via communication port 2, and the MCU is connected to a WIFI module that communicates with the cloud.

[0043] Selectively, at least two of the two detection devices are arranged facing each other. The detection devices may be radars.

[0044] For example, the detection surfaces of the two detection devices may be positioned opposite each other, with overlapping portions between the detection surfaces. A detection surface is defined as the area that a detection device can sense. As shown in Figure 2, the detection surfaces of the two detection devices are fan-shaped. Alternatively, the detection directions of the two detection devices may be positioned opposite each other, with intersecting portions between the detection directions. Furthermore, the two detection devices themselves may be positioned opposite each other. The present disclosure does not limit the configuration in which the two detection devices are positioned opposite each other.

[0045] Selectively, the detection mode includes at least two of the following: a first detection mode, a second detection mode, and a third detection mode.

[0046] Selectively, the detection device group includes at least two detection devices, and in the first detection mode, at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state.

[0047] In the first detection mode, at least two detection devices in the detection device group alternately perform object detection using a time-division multiplexing method. This alternating object detection can be called static detection, and static detection offers high sensitivity for detecting objects. Static detection is used to detect slight movement of an object. If the distance between two adjacent objects where the same object is present is greater than a second preset distance and less than a first preset distance, it is determined that the object is slightly moving. Alternatively, if there is a difference in the posture of two adjacent objects where the same object is present, it is determined that the object is slightly moving. For example, if an object moves slightly as an arm, finger, head, or foot in a room, or if an object moves on a sofa, it can be monitored using the first detection mode via static detection.

[0048] For example, within a single 20ms time period, the MCU controls detection device A to turn on and detection device B to turn off during the first 10ms, allowing detection device A to detect an object first. Then, during the following 10ms, the MCU controls detection device B to turn on and detection device A to turn off, allowing detection device B to detect an object during the following 10ms. In this way, every 20ms constitutes one cycle, and the two detection devices alternately detect objects within each cycle.

[0049] When static detection is performed, the sensitivity of at least two detection devices in an air conditioner is high, so if at least two detection devices with the same sensitivity operating at the same frequency interfere with each other. For example, a detection signal from detection device A is detected by detection device B and interferes with the judgment of detection device B, and similarly, a detection signal from detection device B is detected by detection device A and interferes with the judgment of detection device A. In this way, the object state detected by at least two detection devices becomes inaccurate. Therefore, by controlling at least two detection devices to alternately perform static detection of an object, firstly, the detection sensitivity of the detection devices is high and minute changes in the object state can be detected; secondly, the detection range can be widened by having at least two detection devices alternately perform object detection; and thirdly, since only one detection device is turned on at the same time, that detection device is not interfered with by other detection devices that are not turned on, and the detected position and orientation of the object become more accurate.

[0050] Selectively, the detection device group includes at least two detection devices, and in the second detection mode, at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state. The sensitivity of the detection device group in the first detection mode is greater than the sensitivity of the detection device group in the second detection mode.

[0051] In the second detection mode, at least two detection devices in the detection device group simultaneously detect an object. This detection can be called dynamic detection, and its sensitivity is lower than that of static detection. Dynamic detection is used to monitor the position of an object in real time. If the distance between the positions of two adjacent objects that exhibit the same object is greater than a first preset distance, it is determined that the object is exhibiting dynamic behavior, and the position of the object is detected. For example, if a user is walking around a room, it can be monitored using dynamic detection.

[0052] When performing dynamic detection, the sensitivity of at least two detection devices is relatively low, resulting in less mutual interference when the at least two detection devices are operating. For example, because detection device A has low sensitivity, it is not easy to detect the detection signal from detection device B, and similarly, because detection device B has low sensitivity, it is not easy to detect the detection signal from detection device A. Therefore, it is possible to control the system to turn on at least two detection devices simultaneously to perform dynamic detection of an object. Firstly, because the detection sensitivity of the detection devices is relatively low and there is little interference between the at least two detection devices, the accuracy of the detected object state is improved. Secondly, by having at least two detection devices perform object detection simultaneously, the detection range can be expanded. Thirdly, because dynamic detection detects large changes in an object, employing dynamic detection allows for sufficient detection of the object's dynamic behavior.

[0053] Selectively, the detection device group includes at least one detection device, and in the third detection mode, one detection device performs detection of the object state.

[0054] For example, if the object is close to one of the two detection devices, power consumption can be saved by controlling that target detection device to perform object state detection and temporarily suspending object state detection by the remaining detection devices.

[0055] The distance between the object and the detection device can be indicated by the signal strength. The stronger the signal strength of the object detected by the detection device, the closer the object is to the detection device. Therefore, from among multiple signal strengths, the detection device corresponding to the strongest signal strength can be selected, making it the target detection device closest to the object.

[0056] Of course, in the third detection mode, the single detection device can perform detection of the object's state at a preset time interval.

[0057] Taking the pre-set time interval as 10ms as an example, in this case, the target detection device can detect the state of the target object at 10ms intervals instead of detecting the state of the target object in real time, thereby further saving power consumption.

[0058] In step S20, the operation of the air conditioner is controlled based on the state of the object.

[0059] Selectively, the object state includes the presence or absence of the object, the object's position, its motion or stillness, and its orientation.

[0060] Here, the presence or absence of an object refers to whether or not an object exists within the room.

[0061] Selectively controlling the operation of an air conditioner based on the state of an object includes controlling the operation of the air conditioner when an object is present in the room, and controlling the stopping of the air conditioner when no object is present in the room.

[0062] Here, the position of the object refers to the position of the object located within the room, if the object is present inside the room. This position can be expressed by the object's coordinates within the room, its latitude, or its longitude.

[0063] Selectively controlling the operation of an air conditioner based on the state of an object includes controlling the operation of the air conditioner when the object is located indoors, and controlling the stopping of the air conditioner when the object is located outdoors.

[0064] Here, the motion and static state of an object includes both dynamic and static states. An object is dynamic if its position changes within the room, or if the distance between the positions of two adjacent objects is greater than a first predetermined distance. An object is static if its position remains constant within the room, or if the distance between the positions of two adjacent objects is greater than a second predetermined distance and less than a first predetermined distance.

[0065] Selectively controlling the operation of an air conditioner based on the state of an object includes controlling the operation of the air conditioner when an object is present in the room and the object in the room is either dynamic or static.

[0066] Here, the object's posture includes changes in the object's posture within the room.

[0067] Selectively controlling the operation of an air conditioner based on the state of an object includes controlling the operation of the air conditioner when an object is present in the room and the object's posture changes.

[0068] In related technologies, air conditioners were equipped with a single detection device to detect objects in the room. However, a single detection device has a limited detection range, and objects outside the detection range cannot be detected, potentially resulting in missed detections. Therefore, air conditioners can be equipped with at least two detection devices to detect objects in the room. However, the detection sensitivity of at least two detection devices is relatively high, and the required sensitivity is even higher, especially when detecting objects statically. If detection devices with the same sensitivity and operating at at least the same frequency interfere with each other, the detected object state will vary. For example, a detection signal from detection device A may be detected by detection device B and interfere with the judgment of detection device B, and similarly, a detection signal from detection device B may be detected by detection device A and interfere with the judgment of detection device A. In this way, the object state detected by at least two detection devices becomes inaccurate.

[0069] The above proposed technology allows the detection device group to be controlled to detect the state of an object in a first detection mode, in which at least two detection devices in the detection device group alternately detect the object. Firstly, the detection sensitivity of the detection devices is high, and even minute changes in the state of the object can be detected. Secondly, taking the example that there are two detection devices, when the two detection devices alternately detect the object, the other detection device temporarily stops detecting when one detection device is performing detection. However, since the two detection devices frequently switch between detecting, even when the two detection devices switch between detecting, they can completely detect objects around the air conditioner, thereby expanding the detection range. Thirdly, since only one detection device starts detecting at the same time, this detection device is not interfered with by other detection devices that are not performing detection, and the detected state of the object becomes more accurate.

[0070] The detection device group can also be controlled to detect the object state in a second detection mode. Firstly, in the second detection mode, at least two detection devices in the detection device group simultaneously detect the object, resulting in a wider detection range. Secondly, in the second detection mode, the detection sensitivity of at least two detection devices is relatively low, and interference between at least two detection devices is small, resulting in higher accuracy of the detected object state.

[0071] Figure 4 is an exemplary embodiment relating to step S10 described above, illustrating an exemplary method for performing object detection in a scenario where the air conditioner is in the first mode, and includes the following steps.

[0072] In step S11, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of the object in the first detection mode.

[0073] Selectively, the air conditioner mode may include a first mode in which the power consumption value of the air conditioner is smaller than a preset power consumption value, resulting in low power consumption. For example, the first mode may be an energy-saving mode.

[0074] Here, energy-saving mode is a mode in which the operating power consumption of the air conditioner is less than a preset power consumption value, i.e., a low power consumption mode. In energy-saving mode, the air conditioner operates according to set parameters such as frequency, expansion valve opening, temperature, and fan speed so that the air conditioner's power consumption is less than a preset power consumption value. Energy-saving mode includes at least one of the following: warming mode and standby mode. In warming mode, the air conditioner adjusts the room temperature to a set temperature value, continuously detects the room temperature, and controls it to maintain the room temperature at the set temperature value. For example, if the room temperature is higher than the set temperature value, the air conditioner activates the cooling function to lower the room temperature to the set temperature value, and if the room temperature is lower than the set temperature value, the air conditioner activates the heating function to raise the room temperature to the set temperature value. Compared to continuous high-intensity cooling or heating, the operating power of the air conditioner in warming mode is dynamically adjusted according to the actual room temperature, and its operating power is usually low, saving some energy, so warming mode may be one of the energy-saving modes. Standby mode means that even when the air conditioner is turned off, some circuits remain powered, maintaining the air conditioner's basic functions. These basic functions include, for example, the ability to receive remote control signals and the clock display on the air conditioner's display panel. These basic functions are convenient for the air conditioner to quickly respond to user commands and start up. For example, when the air conditioner receives a start command from the remote control, it can immediately switch from standby mode to operation mode, which is faster than completely turning off the power and restarting, and it can return to previously set parameters, such as the set temperature and fan speed. Standby mode can also be considered an energy-saving mode because the main power-consuming components of the air conditioner, such as the compressor and blower, are stopped, resulting in lower overall power consumption.

[0075] The command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode may be a command triggered by the user using a remote control, a command triggered by the user using a terminal (e.g., a mobile phone, tablet, or other portable device), or a command triggered by the user using the air conditioner itself. When a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode is triggered, it indicates that the user has selected the first mode using the remote control, mobile phone, or air conditioner, with the intention of triggering the air conditioner to enter the first mode. When the user selects the first mode, the air conditioner detects the state of the object using the more sensitive first detection mode to determine whether or not there is a user moving slightly in the room, thereby reducing the occurrence of missed detections of moving users. Note that when the user selects the first mode, the sensitivity of the second detection mode is relatively low and cannot detect whether or not there is a user moving slightly in the room. Therefore, it is necessary to use the more sensitive first detection mode to detect whether or not there is a user moving slightly in the room in order to determine whether or not the user's selection of the first mode was an error.

[0076] Selectively, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a first mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode, and when the detection device group is in the first detection mode, in response to the detection that the object does not exist, the air conditioner is controlled to enter a state corresponding to the first mode.

[0077] As shown in Figure 5, when the air conditioner is selected for the low-power first mode, it can be determined that the user wants to control the air conditioner in the first mode. If the first detection mode, based on static detection, detects that no object is present, it indicates that the user is not in the room, and the user's selection of the first mode was not a mistake. In this case, the air conditioner can be controlled to enter a state corresponding to the first mode in order to meet the user's needs and reduce the air conditioner's power consumption. The state corresponding to the first mode is when the main power-consuming equipment of the air conditioner is turned off, and the air conditioner's basic functions remain.

[0078] In some scenarios, after a user leaves the room, they can remotely control the air conditioner using their mobile phone to switch to a low-power first mode. At this time, the air conditioner's detection devices, using static detection in the first detection mode, detect that there are no objects in the room and control the air conditioner to enter a state corresponding to the first mode, thereby meeting the user's need for a low-power air conditioner.

[0079] Selectively, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of the object in the first detection mode. If the detection device group is in the first detection mode, in response to the detection of the presence of an object, the detection device group is controlled to continue detecting the state of the object in the first detection mode.

[0080] As shown in Figure 5, when a user selects the first mode for low power consumption of the air conditioner, and the detection device group detects the state of the object in the first detection mode using static detection, if the presence of the object is detected by the first detection method using static detection, it indicates that the user is in the room but not moving, such as sitting or lying down and resting. In this case, the first detection mode is maintained, and the system monitors in real time whether or not there is a user moving slightly in the room. If a user is moving slightly in the room, it indicates that the user's selection of the first mode may have been a mistake, and the system can be controlled to prevent the air conditioner from entering a state corresponding to the first mode.

[0081] In some scenarios, when a user is in a room and not moving, and the user accidentally activates the air conditioner using a mobile phone / remote control to switch to the low-power first mode, if the air conditioner's sensing devices detect a slightly moving object in the room using static detection in the first detection mode, the system can indicate that the user accidentally selected the first mode and control the air conditioner to prevent it from entering the first mode-compatible state, thereby maintaining cooling or heating for the user and improving the user experience.

[0082] Selectively, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of the target object in the first detection mode. If the detection device group is in the first detection mode, in response to the detection that the target object does not exist, the detection device group is controlled to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode.

[0083] In the second detection mode, at least two detection devices in the detection device group perform object detection simultaneously, and object detection means that the detection device group detects the state of the object.

[0084] Here, at least two detection devices in the detection device group simultaneously perform object detection in a second detection mode, and this detection can be called dynamic detection. The sensitivity in dynamic detection is relatively lower than that of static detection, and it may be understood that the detection sensitivity in the second detection mode of the detection device group is lower than the detection sensitivity in the first detection mode. Dynamic detection is used to monitor the movement of objects in real time, and if the distance between the positions of two adjacent objects is greater than a first preset distance, it is determined that the object is dynamically active. For example, if a user is walking around a room, it can be monitored using dynamic detection.

[0085] When performing dynamic detection, the detection sensitivity of at least two detection device groups can be set lower than that of static detection, and because the sensitivity of at least two detection devices is relatively low, there is less mutual interference between the at least two detection devices during operation. For example, as shown in Figure 2, since detection device A has low sensitivity, it is not easy to detect the detection device signal from detection device B, and similarly, since detection device B has low sensitivity, it is not easy to detect the detection device signal from detection device A. Therefore, it is possible to control at least two detection devices to be turned on simultaneously to perform dynamic detection of an object, and firstly, because the detection sensitivity of the detection devices is relatively low and there is little interference between at least two detection devices, the accuracy of the position and orientation of the detected object is improved, and secondly, by having at least two detection devices perform object detection simultaneously, the detection range can be expanded.

[0086] When the air conditioner is in the first mode for low power consumption, and the detection device group detects the state of an object in the first detection mode using static detection, if no object is detected by the static detection method, it indicates that no object is present in the room. At this time, the detection device group can be controlled to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode. In the second detection mode, at least two detection devices perform detection simultaneously, thus widening the detection range in which at least two detection devices detect simultaneously. Compared to the first detection mode in which at least two detection devices detect alternately, this allows for faster detection of objects entering the room when a user enters, and furthermore, the operation of the air conditioner can be quickly controlled based on the change in the presence or absence of objects in the room, thereby improving the user experience.

[0087] In response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode, the detection device group can be controlled to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode. If the detection device group is in the first detection mode, in response to the detection that the object is not present within a predetermined time period, the detection device group can be controlled to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode.

[0088] Taking the predetermined time length as 10 minutes as an example, after selecting the first mode of low power consumption for the air conditioner, the detection device group is controlled to the first detection mode using static detection. If the detection device group does not detect an object within 10 minutes, it indicates that there is no user in the room. In this case, the detection device group is controlled to switch from the first detection mode using static detection to the second detection mode using dynamic detection.

[0089] By setting a predetermined time length, the detection device group can be controlled to determine whether or not a user is actually in the room in the first detection mode over a relatively long predetermined time length, and to determine whether or not the user is performing static actions within that predetermined time length, thereby reducing the chances of missing user detection. For example, taking the predetermined time length as 10 min, in some scenarios, the user does not perform static actions for the first 5 mins, and then performs a static head movement at the 6 min. If the predetermined time length is not set, the detection device group will not detect the user in a single 10-second detection in the first detection mode using static detection, and will then switch to the second detection mode. In the second detection mode, the user performing the head movement cannot be detected. On the other hand, by setting a predetermined time length, the detection device group can repeatedly perform multiple detections within 10 mins to determine whether or not a user is performing static actions in the room, thereby detecting that the user is performing static actions at the 6 min and reducing the chances of missing user detection.

[0090] Selectively, if the group of detection devices is in the second detection mode, the system controls the group of detection devices to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection of an object.

[0091] As shown in Figure 5, if the user selects the first mode for low power consumption of the air conditioner, and the detection device group switches from the first detection mode to the second detection mode, and an object is detected in the second detection mode, it indicates that the user is in the room. In this case, the detection device group can be controlled to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode, thereby controlling it to perform subsequent object detection in the more sensitive first detection mode. If it is then detected that the user is still in the room, it indicates that the user in the room still needs the air conditioner running, and that the user's selection of the first mode for low power consumption of the air conditioner was a mistake. In this case, the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain its previous operating state, thereby improving the user experience.

[0092] The above proposed technology provides the following advantages: Firstly, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a first mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode. This, combined with the detection of the state of an object, further assists in determining whether the user intends to turn on the first mode of the air conditioner after the user has selected the first mode. As the determination of intent becomes more accurate, the operation control of the air conditioner also becomes more accurate. Secondly, if it is not possible to determine whether a user is in the room in a second detection mode (e.g., dynamic detection), the first detection mode (e.g., static detection) can be used to determine whether a user is moving slightly in the room, thereby reducing the chances of a user being missed. Thirdly, when the detection device group is in the first detection mode, it is possible to determine whether an object is not present. In response to the detection of an object, the detection group is controlled to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode. This allows the detection range of the detection group to be expanded when it can be clearly determined in the first detection mode that there is no user in the room, and it is possible to quickly determine when a user enters the room immediately after the user enters the room. Fourthly, when the detection group is in the first detection mode, in response to the detection that no object is present within a predetermined time period, the detection group is controlled to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode. This increases the detection time period in the first detection mode of the detection group, reducing the likelihood of detection failures due to a user remaining motionless for an extended period.

[0093] Figure 6 is an exemplary embodiment relating to step S20 described above, illustrating an exemplary method for performing object detection in a scenario where the air conditioner is in second mode, and includes the following steps.

[0094] In step S21, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the second mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of the object in the second detection mode.

[0095] Selectively, the air conditioner mode may include a second mode in which the power consumption value of the air conditioner is greater than or equal to a preset power consumption value, and the power consumption of the air conditioner is greater than the power consumption in the first mode. For example, the second mode may also include an interlocking mode.

[0096] Here, the linked mode is a mode in which the user and the air conditioner communicate in an interlocking manner, indicating that the state of the airflow output from the air conditioner and the state of the person are related, and is a mode for controlling the airflow speed and / or direction output from the air conditioner to change in accordance with the change in the user's position, and includes at least one of the following: a mode that directs the airflow towards the person, a mode that directs the airflow away from the person, and a mode in which the airflow becomes softer as the person approaches. The mode that directs the airflow towards the person instructs that the direction of the airflow output from the air conditioner moves to follow the person, and in the case of the mode that directs the airflow towards the person, after the air conditioner turns on the mode that directs the airflow towards the person, it controls the deflection angle of the air conditioner's airflow direction based on the monitored object state to direct the airflow towards the object and realize a function in which the airflow moves to follow the person by precisely controlling the airflow, and it is possible to calculate the vertical and horizontal deflection angles of the air conditioner's air guide plate through the detected object state (e.g., the position of the object) and control the air conditioner's airflow direction to move to follow the object. The mode that avoids people directs the airflow from the air conditioner to avoid people. After the mode is turned on, the air conditioner controls the deflection angle of the airflow direction based on the monitored object status to ensure that the airflow avoids the object. This accurately controls the airflow to avoid people, and by calculating the deflection angles of the air conditioner's air guide plate in all directions (up, down, left, and right) based on the detected object status (e.g., the object's position), the air conditioner controls the airflow direction to move away from the object, thereby preventing direct exposure to cold air. The "soften airflow when a person approaches" mode means that when the distance between a person and the air conditioner is less than a preset distance, the airflow velocity output from the air conditioner is controlled to be less than a preset distance. In this mode, the distance between an object and the air conditioner can be determined through the detected object's state (e.g., the object's position), and if it is determined that the distance between the object and the air conditioner is less than a preset distance, the airflow velocity output from the air conditioner is controlled to be less than a preset distance, thereby improving the softness of the airflow.Of course, if the distance between the object and the air conditioner is less than a preset distance, the airflow velocity output from the air conditioner can be gradually reduced as the distance between the object and the air conditioner decreases. This allows the user to feel a nearly constant airflow velocity as they get closer to the air conditioner, further improving the user experience.

[0097] The command to control the air conditioner to enter second mode may be a command triggered by the user using a remote control, a command triggered by the user using a terminal (e.g., a mobile phone, tablet, or other portable device), or a command triggered by the user using the air conditioner itself. When a command to control the air conditioner to enter second mode is triggered, it indicates that the user has selected second mode using the remote control, mobile phone, or air conditioner, with the intention of triggering the air conditioner to enter second mode. When the user selects second mode, the object state is detected in second detection mode.

[0098] When a user selects the second mode for the air conditioner, the user indicates that the air conditioner needs to adjust its airflow speed and direction in real time based on the object's position. In this case, since the object's position in the room is moving, the user's actions are dynamic, and the object's position can be detected even by the relatively less sensitive second detection mode. Therefore, after the user selects the second mode for the air conditioner, the detection device group can be controlled to detect the object's state in the second detection mode, thereby determining the user's position.

[0099] For example, if a user selects a mode to direct the air conditioner's airflow towards a person, it indicates that the user needs the air conditioner's airflow to be directed towards them. In this case, the detection group detects the object's state in a second detection mode, allowing it to detect the user in the room within a wider detection range and, consequently, direct the air conditioner's airflow towards the user.

[0100] For example, if a user selects a mode to direct the air conditioner's airflow away from people, the user indicates that the air conditioner's airflow needs to avoid them. In this case, the detection group detects the object's state in a second detection mode, allowing it to detect the user in the room within a wider detection range, and consequently direct the air conditioner's airflow away from the user.

[0101] For example, if a user selects a mode where the airflow softens when a person approaches the air conditioner, the user indicates that the airflow velocity of the air conditioner needs to decrease as the user approaches. In this case, the detection group detects the object state in a second detection mode, detecting the user in the room within a wider detection range. If the user is close to the air conditioner, the system controls the airflow velocity to be lower than a preset velocity, thereby outputting air at a lower speed and enhancing the softness of the air conditioner's airflow.

[0102] If the detection group is in the second detection mode, in a mode in which the wind becomes softer when a person approaches, the detection group is controlled to switch to the first detection mode in response to the detection that there is no object within a predetermined range but there is an object outside the predetermined range.

[0103] The predetermined range is a circular area with the center of the air conditioner as the origin, and a predetermined distance from the origin. Of course, the predetermined range may also be a circular area with the center of the detection device in the air conditioner as the origin, and a predetermined distance from the origin, and is not limited to this disclosure. The predetermined distance may be 3m, and is not limited to this disclosure.

[0104] If the user selects the mode in which the air conditioner's airflow softens when a person approaches, the system indicates that the air conditioner's airflow velocity needs to decrease as the user approaches. In this case, if the second detection mode detects that there is no object within a predetermined range but there is an object outside that range, the system indicates that there is no object in the area close to the air conditioner but there is an object in the area far from the air conditioner. In this case, the system indicates that the second detection mode cannot detect whether or not there is an object in the area close to the air conditioner. In this case, by switching the detection device group from the second detection mode to the first detection mode, the system can detect whether or not there is an object within a predetermined range close to the air conditioner using the more sensitive first detection mode. If the presence of an object is detected, the system can control the air conditioner to enter a state corresponding to the mode in which the airflow softens when a person approaches. If the absence of an object is detected, the system can control the air conditioner to not enter a state corresponding to the mode in which the airflow softens when a person approaches.

[0105] In some scenarios, if the user selects a mode where the airflow softens when a person approaches, the user indicates that the airflow velocity of the air conditioner needs to decrease as the user approaches. On the other hand, the user may remain stationary after reaching a predetermined range of the air conditioner. In this case, if the second detection mode is adopted, it will not be possible to detect that there is a statically moving user within the predetermined range of the air conditioner. Therefore, if the user selects a mode where the airflow softens when a person approaches, and the detection device group is in the second detection mode, the detection device group can be controlled to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode when the detection device detects that there is no object within the predetermined range in the second detection mode. This allows for a more sensitive detection mode to determine whether or not an object is present within the predetermined range, reducing the chances of an object being present within the predetermined range but not being detected.

[0106] If the group of detection devices selectively detects the state of an object in the second detection mode, the group of detection devices is controlled to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection that the object does not exist.

[0107] Normally, an air conditioner uses a second detection mode based on dynamic detection to detect whether or not there is an object moving dynamically in the room. When it detects that an object is moving in the room, it indicates that an object is present in the room and controls the air conditioner to a normal mode to ensure a comfortable experience for the object, providing normal cooling or heating to the object. When the second detection mode based on dynamic detection detects that the object is not moving in the room, it indicates that an object is not present in the room. Furthermore, after an object stops moving in the room, the second detection mode based on dynamic detection cannot detect slight movements of the object while it is stopped. Therefore, it is necessary to detect the object's state in combination with the first detection mode proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. The first detection mode based on static detection detects whether or not the object's state has changed. If the object's state has changed, it is determined that there has been slight movement of the object, indicating that the object is still present in the room and thus avoiding missed detection of the object.

[0108] For example, if the second detection mode using dynamic detection fails to detect slight movements of an object, the detection device group can be controlled to the first detection mode. In the first detection mode, the sensitivity of the detection device group can be controlled to perform static detection of slight movements of objects in the room with higher sensitivity, thereby avoiding missed detections of objects. Furthermore, since at least two detection devices in the detection device group perform detection alternately, at least two detection devices do not interfere with each other, ensuring the detection accuracy of the detection device group. In the first detection mode, the detection device group can detect slight movements of objects in the room with high sensitivity, high accuracy, and a wide detection range.

[0109] In response to a command to selectively control the air conditioner to enter a second mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of an object in the second detection mode, and in response to the detection that the object does not exist, the air conditioner is maintained in a state corresponding to the second mode.

[0110] If the user selects to switch to the second mode of the air conditioner, it indicates that the user wants the air conditioner's airflow speed and direction to be adjusted in real time according to the user's position. In this case, the relatively less sensitive second detection mode can detect the state of the object, and if it is detected that there is no object moving in the room, the air conditioner can be controlled to maintain the state corresponding to the second mode. The state corresponding to the second mode indicates that the air conditioner's air guide, airflow range, etc., are in the state desired by the user.

[0111] In some scenarios, if a user is 100m away from home, they can remotely select to switch the air conditioner to its second mode using their mobile phone. Even if the air conditioner's sensing device detects that no object is present in the room in the second sensing mode, the system controls the air conditioner to enter a state compatible with the second mode, allowing the air conditioner to interact with the user based on the second mode set by the user when they enter the house. For example, if the user has set the air conditioner to blow air towards people, when the user enters the house, the air conditioner will immediately direct the airflow towards the user based on the air conditioner's setting, reducing the response time of the air conditioner mode and improving the user experience.

[0112] Selectively, in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a second mode, the detection device group is controlled to detect the state of an object in the second detection mode, and in response to the detection that no object exists, the air guide plate and / or wind speed range of the air conditioner are maintained in the state at the most recent time when an object was detected.

[0113] If the user selects to switch to the second mode of the air conditioner, the user indicates that they want the air conditioner's airflow speed and direction to be adjusted in real time according to their position. In this case, the object status can be detected in the relatively less sensitive second detection mode. If it is detected that there is no object moving in the room, the air conditioner's air guide and / or airflow speed range can be controlled to the state it was in when an object was detected most recently, until movement of an object is detected.

[0114] In some scenarios, if the user chooses to switch to a mode where the air conditioner blows air towards the person, and the user in the room last moved to position A, the air conditioner controls its air duct to point its air guide towards position A. If the user remains at position A and does not move at the next time, the air conditioner's detection system will no longer be able to detect the object if it is in second detection mode. In this case as well, the air conditioner's air duct will point towards position A and blow air towards the user at position A, thus preventing the air conditioner's air duct from pointing elsewhere and improving the user experience.

[0115] The above proposed technology allows for: firstly, by controlling the detection device group to detect the object state in the second detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the second mode, the control of the air conditioner can be further supported in combination with the object state after the user selects the second mode, thereby improving the user experience; secondly, when the user selects the air conditioner to the second mode, the detection device group can be controlled to perform object detection in the second detection mode, and in the second detection mode, the detection range can be expanded by having at least two detection devices in the detection device group perform object detection simultaneously; and thirdly, when the user selects the air conditioner to the second mode, it means that the user wants the air conditioner to adjust the airflow speed and direction according to the user's dynamic actions, and since the user's dynamic actions can be detected in the second detection mode, which has relatively low sensitivity, the state of the air conditioner in the second mode can be controlled by directly adopting the user's dynamic actions obtained in the second detection mode, such as the user's position.

[0116] Figure 7 is a block diagram of a control device for an air conditioner as shown in an exemplary embodiment. Referring to Figure 7, the control device 700 for the air conditioner includes a first detection module 710 and a control module 720.

[0117] The first detection module 710 is configured to control the group of detection devices to detect the state of the object in different detection modes. The control module 720 is configured to control the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object.

[0118] Selectively, the detection mode includes at least two of the following: a first detection mode, a second detection mode, and a third detection mode.

[0119] Selectively, the group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the first detection mode, the at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state.

[0120] Selectively, the group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the second detection mode, the at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object's state.

[0121] Selectively, the group of detection devices includes at least one detection device, and in the third detection mode, one detection device performs detection of the object state.

[0122] Selectively, in the third detection mode, one of the detection devices performs detection of the object's state at a preset time interval.

[0123] Selectively, the first detection module 710 is further configured to control the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the first mode.

[0124] Selectively, the first mode is an energy-saving mode.

[0125] Selectively, the energy-saving mode includes at least one of a warming mode and a standby mode.

[0126] Selectively, the detection mode includes a second detection mode in which at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state.

[0127] Selectively, the control device 700 of the air conditioner, The present invention further includes a switching module configured to control the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object is present when the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode.

[0128] Selectively, the control device 700 of the air conditioner, The system further includes a continuation module configured to control the group of detection devices to continue detecting the state of the object in a first detection mode in response to the detection of the presence of an object.

[0129] Selectively, the switching module is further configured to control the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object is present within a predetermined time period when the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode.

[0130] Selectively, the control module 720 is further configured to control the air conditioner to enter a state corresponding to the first mode in response to the detection that no object is present.

[0131] Selectively, the control device 700 of the air conditioner, The present invention further includes a switching module configured to control the detection group from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection of an object when the detection group is in the second detection mode.

[0132] Selectively, the first detection module 710 is further configured to control the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the second detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter the second mode.

[0133] Selectively, the second mode includes an interlocking mode.

[0134] Selectively, the linked mode includes at least one of the following: a mode that directs airflow towards a person; a mode that avoids directing airflow towards a person; and a mode in which the airflow becomes softer as a person approaches.

[0135] Selectively, the detection mode includes a first detection mode, in which at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state, and the control device 700 of the air conditioner, In a mode in which the wind becomes softer when a person approaches, if the group of detection devices is in the second detection mode, the further includes a switching module configured to control the group of detection devices to switch to the first detection mode in response to the detection that there is no object within a predetermined range but there is an object outside the predetermined range.

[0136] Selectively, the detection mode includes a first detection mode, in which at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state, and the control device 700 of the air conditioner, The present invention further includes a switching module configured to control the group of detection devices to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection that the object is not present when the group of detection devices detects the state of the object in the second detection mode.

[0137] Selectively, the control module 720 is further configured to maintain the air conditioner in a state corresponding to the second mode in response to the detection that no object is present.

[0138] Selectively, the control device 700 of the air conditioner, The system further includes a shielding module configured to maintain the air guide plate and / or wind speed range of the air conditioner in the state it was in when the object was detected most recently, in response to the detection that the object is not present.

[0139] Selectively, the object state includes at least one of the following: the presence or absence of the object, the position of the object, its motion or stillness, and its posture.

[0140] Selectively, the detection mode includes a first detection mode and a second detection mode, wherein the sensitivity of the detection device group in the first detection mode is greater than the sensitivity of the detection device group in the second detection mode.

[0141] The specific methods by which each module of the apparatus in the above-described embodiment performs its operation are explained in detail in the embodiment describing the method, but will not be explained in detail here.

[0142] The disclosure further provides a computer-readable storage medium in which computer program instructions are stored, and when the program instructions are executed by a processor, steps of the method for controlling an air conditioner provided by the disclosure are realized.

[0143] The Disclosure further proposes a group of detection devices, which may be radars, and which are configured to perform steps of an air conditioner control method provided by the Disclosure.

[0144] Figure 8 is a block diagram of a device 800 for controlling an air conditioner, as shown in an exemplary embodiment. For example, the device 800 may be an air conditioner, which may be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a cabinet-type air conditioner, a mobile air conditioner, a window-type air conditioner, etc., and is not limited to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0145] Referring to Figure 8, the device 800 may include one or more of the following: a processing component 802, a memory 804, a power supply component 806, a multimedia component 808, an audio component 810, an input / output interface 812, a sensor component 814, and a communication component 816.

[0146] The processing component 802 typically controls the overall operation of the device 800, including operations related to display, telephone calling, data communication, camera operation, and recording operation. The processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 for executing instructions to complete all or some steps of the air conditioner control method described above. In addition, the processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction with other components. For example, the processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

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

[0148] The power supply component 806 provides power for various components of the device 800. The power supply component 806 may include a power management system, at least one power supply, and components related to generating, managing, and allocating power for other devices 800.

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

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

[0151] The I / O interface 812 provides an interface between the processing component 802 and a peripheral interface module, which may be a keyboard, click wheel, buttons, etc. These buttons may include, but are not limited to, a home button, volume buttons, a start button, and a lock button.

[0152] The sensor component 814 includes at least one or more sensors to provide various modes of state evaluation for the device 800. For example, the sensor component 814 can detect the on / off state of the device 800, the relative positioning of components, for example, the display and keypad of the device 800, and the sensor component 814 can also detect changes in the position of the device 800 or components of the device 800, whether or not a user is in contact with the device 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the device 800, and temperature changes of the device 800. The sensor component 814 may also include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of a nearby object in the absence of any physical contact. The sensor component 814 may further include an optical sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor component 814 may also further include an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic sensor, pressure sensor, or temperature sensor.

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

[0154] In exemplary embodiments, the apparatus 800 may be implemented by a dedicated integrated circuit (ASIC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a digital signal processing unit (DSPD), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a controller, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, or one or more other electronic components, to perform the control method of the air conditioner described above.

[0155] Selectively, the device 800 is also provided with the group of detection devices proposed in this disclosure.

[0156] In exemplary embodiments, a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium containing instructions, such as a memory 804 containing instructions, is further provided, and the above-described method for controlling the air conditioner can be realized by executing the above-described instructions by a processor 820 of the device 800. For example, the non-temporary computer-readable storage medium may be a ROM, random access memory (RAM), CD-ROM, tape, floppy disk, or optical data storage device.

[0157] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is provided, which includes a computer program executable on a programmable device, the computer program having a code portion for performing the above-described method of controlling an air conditioner when executed on a programmable device.

[0158] Some embodiments of this disclosure further provide a chip system, as shown in Figure 9, which includes at least one processor 901 and at least one interface circuit 902. The processor 901 and the interface circuit 902 may be interconnected by a line. For example, the interface circuit 902 may be used to receive signals from other devices (e.g., the memory of an electronic device). Alternatively, for example, the interface circuit 902 may be used to transmit signals to other devices (e.g., the processor 901). Exemplarily, the interface circuit 902 can read an instruction stored in memory and transmit it to the processor 901. When the instruction is executed by the processor 901, the control unit of the air conditioner can be made to perform each step in the above embodiment. Of course, the chip system may include other discrete devices, and some embodiments of this disclosure do not particularly limit this.

[0159] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the interface circuit 902 can acquire data, program instructions and / or information from a storage area inside the chip system, and can also acquire data, program instructions and / or information from outside the chip system.

[0160] Selectively, the chip system further includes memory 903 for storing necessary computer programs and data.

[0161] Those skilled in the art will understand that the various illustrative logical blocks and steps enumerated in the embodiments herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. Whether such functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design requirements of the overall system. Those skilled in the art will understand that for each specific application, the described functions can be implemented in various ways, but such implementations should not be understood to exceed the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is equipped with a group of detection devices, and the method is The steps include controlling the aforementioned group of detection devices to detect the state of the object in different detection modes, The steps include controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object, A method for controlling an air conditioner, characterized by the following features.

2. The detection mode includes at least two of the following: a first detection mode, a second detection mode, and a third detection mode. The air conditioner control method according to feature 1.

3. The group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the first detection mode, the at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state, Or, The group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the second detection mode, the at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state, Or, The group of detection devices includes at least one detection device, and in the third detection mode, one detection device performs detection of the object state. The air conditioner control method according to feature 2.

4. The group of detection devices includes at least one detection device, and in the third detection mode, the one detection device performs detection of the object state at a predetermined time interval. The air conditioner control method according to feature 3.

5. The group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the first detection mode, the at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state. The step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of the object in different detection modes is: The process includes the step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the first detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a first mode, The air conditioner control method according to feature 3.

6. The first mode is an energy-saving mode, The energy-saving mode includes at least one of a warming mode and a standby mode. The air conditioner control method according to feature 5.

7. The aforementioned detection mode includes a second detection mode, in which at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state. The aforementioned method, If the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object exists. The air conditioner control method according to feature 5.

8. The aforementioned method, The further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to continue detecting the state of the object in a first detection mode in response to the detection of the presence of an object, The air conditioner control method according to feature 7.

9. When the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode, the step of controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object exists is: When the group of detection devices is in the first detection mode, the control includes the step of switching the group of detection devices from the first detection mode to the second detection mode in response to the detection that no object exists within a predetermined time period. The air conditioner control method according to feature 7.

10. The step of controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object is: The procedure includes the step of controlling the air conditioner to enter a state corresponding to a first mode in response to the detection that no object exists, The air conditioner control method according to feature 7.

11. The aforementioned method, If the group of detection devices is in the second detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection of an object. The air conditioner control method according to feature 7.

12. The group of detection devices includes at least two detection devices, and in the second detection mode, the at least two detection devices simultaneously perform detection of the object state. The step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of the object in different detection modes is: The process includes the step of controlling the group of detection devices to detect the state of an object in the second detection mode in response to a command to control the air conditioner to enter a second mode, The air conditioner control method according to feature 3.

13. The second mode includes the interlocking mode, The aforementioned linked mode includes at least one of the following: a mode that directs wind towards people, a mode that avoids people while directing wind, and a mode in which the wind becomes softer when people approach. The air conditioner control method according to feature 12.

14. The detection mode includes a first detection mode, in which the at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state. The aforementioned method, In a mode in which the wind becomes softer when a person approaches, if the group of detection devices is in the second detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch to the first detection mode in response to the detection that there is no object within a predetermined range but there is an object outside the predetermined range. The air conditioner control method according to feature 13.

15. The detection mode includes a first detection mode, in which the at least two detection devices alternately perform detection of the object state. The aforementioned method, When the group of detection devices detects the state of an object in the second detection mode, the further step includes controlling the group of detection devices to switch from the second detection mode to the first detection mode in response to the detection that the object does not exist. The air conditioner control method according to feature 12.

16. The step of controlling the operation of the air conditioner based on the state of the object is: The procedure includes the step of maintaining the air conditioner in a state corresponding to the second mode in response to the detection that no object exists. The air conditioner control method according to feature 12.

17. The aforementioned method, The further step includes, in response to the detection that the object is not present, maintaining the air guide plate and / or wind speed range of the air conditioner in the state it was in when the object was detected most recently. The air conditioner control method according to feature 12.

18. The aforementioned object state includes at least one of the following: the presence or absence of the object, the position of the object, its state of motion or stillness, and the orientation of the object. The air conditioner control method according to feature 1.

19. The detection mode includes a first detection mode and a second detection mode, wherein the sensitivity of the detection device group in the first detection mode is greater than the sensitivity of the detection device group in the second detection mode. The air conditioner control method according to feature 1.

20. Configured to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, A group of detection devices characterized by the following features.

21. Configured to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, An air conditioner characterized by the following features.

22. A group of detection devices as described in claim 20, An air conditioner characterized by the following features.

23. Configured to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 19, An application program characterized by the following features.

24. A computer-readable storage medium on which computer programs are stored, When the computer program is executed by a processor, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 19 is realized. A computer-readable storage medium characterized by the following features.

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