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

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

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

Background Art

[0003] The current remote controls all have icon displays for their display functions. For users who are using 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 the user has 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 theme 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 method, device, remote control and storage medium that can improve the user experience by cyclically displaying the operation mode and function mode in text form through a dot matrix display area, making it easy for the user to view the operating state and understand the function instructions. <00​​According to a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for controlling a remote control, the remote control comprising a display unit and a button unit, the display unit comprising a dot matrix display area, the dot matrix display area being used to display the operating mode or function mode of the device in character format, the button unit comprising a button area being used to receive user input, and the control method comprising determining a first operating 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 operating mode and the first function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally displaying the first operating mode.

[0007] The remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: In response to an ON operation on a button area, a first operating mode and a first functional mode of the remote control object are determined, and according to a preset first time interval, the first operating mode and the first functional mode are cyclically displayed in a dot matrix display area, and finally the first operating mode is displayed. By cyclically displaying the operating mode and functional mode in the form of characters through the dot matrix display area, it is made easier for the user to see the operating status and the user experience is improved.

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

[0009] In the above solution, when an operation mode is switched, the second operating mode and the second functional mode that have been switched are displayed cyclically through the dot matrix display area, and finally the second operating mode is displayed, making it easy for the user to see the switched operating mode and its functional mode.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method for a remote control further includes determining a third function mode in response 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 a function mode switching operation is performed, the first operating mode and the switched function mode are displayed cyclically through the dot matrix display area, and finally the first operating mode is displayed, making it easy for the user to see the switched function mode and also to see the operating mode.

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

[0013] In the above solution, if the third function mode does not match the function mode of the pre-set third operating mode, a function setting invalidation prompt is displayed through the dot matrix display area. This allows the user to be notified of inappropriate operation without changing the operating state, thereby improving the user experience.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control method for a remote control further includes a time display area, and before determining a first operating mode and a first functional mode of the remote control object in response to an ON operation on the button area, the control method further includes, when powered on, displaying a set time in the time display area in response to a time setting operation on the button area, and displaying a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time in the dot matrix display area.

[0015] In the above solution, when the device is powered on, it can not only display the set time in response to the time setting operation, but also display a time setting prompt through the dot matrix display area, making it easier to show the user whether the set time is correct.

[0016] 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 operating mode.

[0017] In the above solution, corresponding prompts are displayed through a dot matrix display area in response to operations on the menu buttons and operations on the function mode settings corresponding to the menu buttons, making it easier for the user to view the setting process and helping the user understand the operating mode and the changed functions.

[0018] According to the control method for a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention, the button section employs a flip structure, the flip structure includes a first flip side and a second flip side, the first flip side is equipped with an on / off button for the button area, a temperature button and a main function button, and the second flip side is equipped with a menu and auxiliary function buttons for the button area.

[0019] In the above solution, the button section employs a flip structure, and by placing buttons on the first and second flip sides, the volume of the remote control is reduced. Furthermore, by placing frequently used buttons such as the on / off button, temperature button, and main function button on the first flip side, it becomes easier to find and operate the corresponding button.

[0020] According to a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a control device for a remote control, the control device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable by the processor, wherein the processor implements the remote control control method described in the first aspect when executing the computer program.

[0021] According to a third aspect, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a remote control, the remote control including the control device of 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 in which computer-executable instructions are stored, and the computer-executable instructions are used to cause a computer to execute the remote control method described in the first aspect.

[0023] Other features and advantages of the present invention are described in the following specification and will be partially revealed from the specification or understood by practicing the invention. The object and other advantages of the present invention are achieved by the structures particularly indicated in the specification, claims and drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0024] The drawings are intended to provide a further understanding of the proposed technical concept of the present invention and constitute part of the specification, and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to interpret the proposed technical concept of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the proposed technical concept of the present invention. [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display unit of a remote control according to one embodiment of this application. [Figure 2] It is a schematic diagram of the button part structure of a remote controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] It is a flowchart of a remote control method according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] It is a schematic diagram of the on-operation display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] It is a schematic diagram of the operation mode switching operation display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] It is a schematic diagram of the function mode switching operation display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a schematic diagram of the invalid prompt display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] It is a schematic diagram of the time prompt display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] It is a schematic diagram of the menu prompt display of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] It is a schematic diagram of the system architecture platform of a remote control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] To further clarify the object, technical concept and advantages of the present invention, the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following drawings and examples. The specific examples described herein are for interpretation purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification may be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. Also, each step or operation in the description of the method may be rearranged or adjusted in a manner that is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are used only to clearly describe a particular embodiment and do not imply an essential order, unless it is explicitly stated that a certain order must be followed.

[0026] In the description of this invention, "some" means one or more, and "plural" means two or more. "Greater than," "less than," "greater than," etc., are understood to not include the number of items, while "greater than or equal to," "less than or equal to," "within," etc., are understood to include the number of items. When "first" and "second" are described, they are merely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance, or to implicitly show the number of technical features being indicated, or to implicitly show the sequence of technical features being indicated.

[0027] In this specification, the numbers assigned to the components, such as "first," "second," and "third," are used solely to distinguish the described objects and have no order or technical meaning. On the other hand, as used in this application, "connection" and "joining" both include direct and indirect connections (joins) unless otherwise specified.

[0028] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly limited, terms such as installation, mounting, and connection should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this invention by referring to the specific content of the technical proposal.

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention provide a remote control method, apparatus, remote control, and storage medium, the remote control method which determines a first operating mode and a first functional mode of a remote control object in response to an ON operation on a button area, is advantageous for subsequently displaying characters according to the first operating mode and the first functional mode, and cyclically displays the first operating mode and the first functional mode in character form in a dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally displays the first operating mode, which is advantageous for the user to quickly understand the function instructions and makes it easier to operate. Embodiments of this application make it easier for the user to see the operating status and improve the user experience by cyclically displaying the operating mode and functional mode in character form through a dot matrix display area.

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

[0031] In one embodiment, the remote control includes a control device for 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 industrially installed air conditioners, which will not be described here. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the remote control includes a display unit 100 and a button unit, the display unit 100 including 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 the 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 operating mode or function mode of the device and displays it cyclically in character format. The icon display area 120 includes a display area for displaying mode, temperature and additional functions and an airflow display area, the display area for displaying mode, temperature and additional functions is used to display the currently turned-on operating mode, set temperature and additional functions, and the airflow display area is used to display the currently set airflow and the airflow direction state of the air deflector. The button section includes a button area 230, which is used to receive user input. The button section employs a flip structure, which includes a first flip side 210 and a second flip side 220. The first flip side 210 is equipped with an on / off button for the button area 230, a temperature button, and a main function button. Here, the on / off button, temperature button, and main function button on the first flip side 210 are commonly used function buttons. The main function button further includes buttons for selling point functions, such as an air purification button and a rapid button, which are described below. The flip structure further includes a second flip side 220. The auxiliary function buttons on the second flip side 220 include automatic, airflow, wind up / down, wind left / right, and dimming, and further include several other functions for adjusting the remote control object, which are described below. The menu in the button area 230 located on the second flip side 220 allows access to the settings of functions within the menu via the menu button.By using the display unit 100 and the button unit in combination, users can easily operate the remote control, view and modify the operating 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 top of the display unit 100, the dot matrix display area 130 is located at the bottom 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. Alternatively, the dot matrix display area 130 may be located at the top of the display unit 100, the icon display area 120 may be located at the bottom 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 will not be described here.

[0033] In one embodiment, the flip structure further includes a flip connecting member (not shown in the drawings), and in the initial state, the user can perform button operations on the remote control by viewing the button area 230 located on the first flip side 210. When the buttons to be used are located on the second flip side 220, the user can view the button area 230 located on the second flip side 220 by sliding the first flip side 210 to the left or right using the flip connecting member. The button area 230 located on the second flip side 220 can also be exposed by flipping the first flip side 210 using the flip connecting member. Depending on each button in the button area 230, the user can control the operating state of the remote control object and satisfy the user's needs by operating the buttons and controlling the operating state of the remote control, where 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. The first flip side 210 is located above the second flip side 220, but the second flip side 220 may be located above the first flip side 210. If the second flip side 220 is located above the first flip side 210, the button area 230 that is installed on the first flip side 210 is installed on the second flip side 220, and the button area 230 that is installed on the second flip side 220 is installed on the first flip side 210.

[0034] The remote controls described in the embodiments of the present invention are intended to more clearly illustrate the technical concepts of the embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the technical concepts according to the embodiments of the present invention. As those skilled in the art will see, with the evolution of remote controls and the emergence of new application scenarios, the technical concepts according to the embodiments of the present invention are equally applicable to similar technical problems.

[0035] As those skilled in the art will understand, each area of ​​the remote control is not limited to embodiments of the present invention and may include more or fewer areas than those illustrated, or combinations of several areas, or different arrangements of areas.

[0036] Based on the structure of the remote control described above, various embodiments of the remote control control method of the present invention are proposed. Referring to Figures 3 and 9, Figure 3 shows a flowchart of the remote control control method according to one embodiment of the present invention. The control method of the embodiment of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, steps S110 and S120.

[0037] Step S110: Determine the first operating mode and first function mode of the remote control object in response to the ON operation on the button area.

[0038] In one embodiment, an ON button is provided in the button area, and in response to the user's operation of the ON button, a first operating mode and a first functional mode of the remote control object of the remote control are determined. Here, the first operating mode and the first functional mode are the modes saved when the remote control object was last turned off, or the modes set when it is turned on. Determining the first operating mode and the first functional mode is advantageous for subsequently displaying the first operating mode and the first functional mode corresponding to the dot matrix display area.

[0039] Step S120: The first operating mode and the first function mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area according to a preset first time interval, and finally the first operating mode is displayed.

[0040] In one embodiment, the first operating mode and the first function mode obtained in step S110 are cyclically displayed through a dot matrix display area at a predetermined first time interval, and then the first operating mode is displayed. In accordance with the cyclical display of the dot matrix display area, the user can see the currently turned-on operating mode and each function that is turned on in matching the operating mode, facilitating subsequent adjustments of the operating mode or function mode.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first operating mode may be a cooling mode, a dehumidifying mode, a heating mode, or any other operating mode, and the explanation is omitted here. The first functional mode may be airflow, airflow direction, timer, automatic airflow and air purification (air purification refers to air purification), or any other functional mode, and the explanation is omitted here. The first time interval may be 4 seconds, 5 seconds and 6 seconds, and the display interval for the operating mode or functional mode may be 1 second, and can be set according to the needs, and the explanation is omitted here.

[0042] For example, the first operating mode when the unit is turned on is cooling mode, and the first functional mode is automatic fan. The content displayed cyclically in the dot matrix display area is cooling, automatic fan, and cooling. Specifically, the display changes from cooling to automatic fan one second later, then from automatic fan one second later to cooling, and finally to cooling mode. By displaying the first operating mode and first functional mode in the above manner, it becomes easier for the user to understand the operating status and to adjust the settings.

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

[0044] Step S210: In response to the operation mode switching operation on the button area, the second operation mode of the remote control object and the second function mode corresponding to the second operation mode are determined.

[0045] In one embodiment, when an operating mode is selected for a button area, the function mode may differ depending on the operating mode; therefore, the function mode also changes when the operating mode is switched. In response to the operating mode switching operation, the second operating mode of the remote control object and the second function mode corresponding to the second operating mode are re-determined. Depending on the determined second operating mode and second function mode, it is advantageous to subsequently display the second operating mode and second function mode corresponding to the dot matrix display area.

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

[0047] In one embodiment, after obtaining a second operating mode and a second function mode corresponding to the second operating mode in step S210 within a preset second time interval, the second operating mode is displayed. The cyclical display of the dot matrix display area allows the user to see the switched operating mode and each associated function corresponding to the operating mode, facilitating subsequent adjustments of the operating mode or function mode.

[0048] In one embodiment, the second operating mode may be a dehumidification mode, a cooling mode and a heating mode, or any other operating mode, and the explanation is omitted here. The second functional mode may be airflow direction, airflow volume, timer, air purification and automatic airflow, or any other functional mode, and the explanation is omitted here. The second time interval may be 5 seconds or 6 seconds, and the display interval for the operating mode or functional mode may be 1 second, and is set according to the needs, and the explanation is omitted here.

[0049] For example, when switching from cooling mode to laundry mode, the function modes that are on in cooling mode change accordingly. The second operating mode is laundry mode, and the second function modes are automatic airflow, up / down exhaust on, and left / right exhaust on. The content displayed cyclically in the dot matrix display area is laundry mode, automatic airflow, up / down exhaust, left / right exhaust, and laundry mode. Specifically, the display changes from laundry mode to automatic airflow one second later, from automatic airflow one second later to up / down exhaust one second later to left / right exhaust one second later, and finally to laundry mode. By displaying the second operating mode and the second function modes corresponding to the second operating mode in the above manner, it becomes easier for the user to see the switching status and the functions that are on after the switch, making it easier for the user to adjust and resulting in a relatively good user experience.

[0050] As shown in Figures 5 and 11, the control method of the remote control includes, but is not limited to, the following steps.

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

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

[0053] Step S320: The first operating mode and the third function mode are displayed cyclically in the dot matrix display area according to a preset third time interval, and finally the first operating mode is displayed.

[0054] In one embodiment, within a preset third time interval, the first operating mode and the third function mode corresponding to the first operating mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area according to the third operating mode obtained in step S310, and finally the first operating mode is displayed. By cyclically displaying in the dot matrix display area, the user can see the function mode after switching, or the on / off state of the function mode, making it easier to adjust other subsequent function modes.

[0055] In one embodiment, the third function mode may be automatic wind, wind direction, timer, airflow and air purification, or other function modes, and the explanation is omitted here. The third time interval may be 3 seconds, 4 seconds and 5 seconds, and the display interval of the operating mode or function mode may be 1 second, and is set according to the requirements, and the explanation is omitted here.

[0056] For example, when the first operating mode is cooling mode, the switching operation for the function mode is turning the air purification function on or off. The content displayed cyclically in the dot matrix display area is cooling mode, air purification on, air purification off, and cooling mode. Specifically, the display changes from cooling mode to air purification mode on after 1 second, from air purification mode to air purification mode off after 1 second, from air purification mode off to cooling mode after 1 second, and finally to cooling mode. In response to the above function mode switching operation, the dot matrix display area first displays the current operating mode, then displays the process of adjusting the function mode in this operating mode, and finally displays the operating mode. Displaying in this manner is advantageous for the user to understand the current operating mode and the function adjustments in this operating mode, thereby improving the user experience.

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

[0058] Step S330: If the third function mode does not match the third operating mode that is pre-configured, a function setting disabled prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area.

[0059] In one embodiment, a third function mode is obtained according to step S310, and if the third function mode does not match a preset third operating mode, a function setting invalid prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area. This function setting invalid prompt indicates that the operation is invalid, and by displaying a prompt that the operation is invalid, the user is made to understand that the button operation will not have any effect on the remote control object, thereby avoiding multiple erroneous operations. Here, the preset third operating mode may be a heating mode, a dehumidifying mode, or a cooling mode, or it may be any other operating mode, and the explanation is omitted here.

[0060] For example, the pre-configured third operating mode is dehumidification mode, and the third function mode is automatic fan. Since automatic fan is forced to operate in dehumidification mode, a prompt indicating that the operation is invalid will be displayed in the dot matrix display area in response to a function mode switching operation for adjusting the fan speed in the button area.

[0061] In one embodiment, the display unit further includes a time display area, and as shown in Figures 7 and 13, the control method of the remote control further includes, but is not limited to, the following steps before determining a first operating mode and a first functional mode of the remote control object in response to an ON operation on the button area.

[0062] Step S410: When the device is powered on, in response to a time setting operation on the button area, the set time is displayed in the time display area and a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time is displayed in the dot matrix display area.

[0063] In one embodiment, when the device is powered on, a time setting operation is triggered on the button area, displaying the specific absolute time to be set in the time display area, and displaying a time setting prompt corresponding to the set time in the dot matrix display area. By displaying the time display area and the dot matrix display area together, it is possible to see the specific process of time setting, and if an incorrect setting time is discovered through the dot matrix display area, it can be adjusted and used as the time basis for subsequent timer operations. For example, taking a 24-hour day as an example, when the device is powered on, if Beijing time is 12:34, in response to a time setting operation, the time display area displays the set time 12:34, and the dot matrix display area cyclically displays "Time set 12:00", "Time set 34:00", and "Setting complete".

[0064] In one embodiment, a timer setting prompt is displayed in the dot matrix display area according to the timer setting operation performed on the button area and the set time. Taking a 24-hour day as an example, the dot matrix display area displays "Time setting 14:00", "Time setting 40 minutes", and "Setting complete". By setting a specific time and completing the timer setting operation, if the set time is the same as the timer time, the corresponding action is triggered. In related technologies, timer settings accumulate half an hour or 15 minutes based on the current time, and if the user wants to set it to 53 minutes or set it to turn off at a specific time, calculations must be performed, resulting in a poor user experience. The embodiment of this application allows for precision down to the minute by setting a specific time, and the time can be set arbitrarily, resulting in a good user experience.

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

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

[0067] In one embodiment, in response to an operation on the menu button in the button area, the system enters the menu's function mode setting. In response to an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button, the menu and the menu's function mode setting process are displayed in the dot matrix display area. After displaying the menu button prompt and the function mode setting prompt, the first operating mode is displayed. By visualizing the setting process, it is made easier for the user to see the function setting process and confirm whether the setting was successful. Exemplarily, by performing a timer setting operation in response to a menu button operation, a specific time can be set, and the set time can be fine-tuned using the up and down buttons. The specific content displayed in the dot matrix display area is menu, OK button, timer off, display fine adjustment, and setting complete, and the cooling mode is displayed after OK.

[0068] In one embodiment, the display unit includes an icon display area. Depending on the operation of each button in the button area, the operation mode and function mode are displayed in text in the dot matrix display area, and icons corresponding to the operation mode and function mode are displayed in the icon display area. By combining the text display and icon display in the dot matrix display area, the user can quickly understand the instruction functions of the remote control, making it easier to operate the remote control.

[0069] In one embodiment, the overall operating logic of the remote control is as follows: When powered on, it enters the current absolute time setting, displays the correct time and minutes set in the dot matrix display area, completes the setting in response to the OK button operation, and displays the completed time in the time display area. In response to the ON button operation, it cyclically displays the currently ON operating mode and function mode of the remote control object in the dot matrix display area, finally displaying the operating mode, and displays icons corresponding to the operating mode and function mode in the icon display area. After being turned on, in response to the operating mode switching operation, it cyclically displays the switched operating mode and the function mode associated with the switched operating mode in the dot matrix display area, finally displaying the switched operating mode, and displays icons for the switched operating mode and the function mode associated with the switched operating mode in the icon display area. In response to the function mode switching operation, it displays the current operating mode and the switched function in the dot matrix display area, and finally displays the operating mode. In response to the function mode switching operation, if the switched function mode does not match the operating mode, it displays in the dot matrix display area that the operation is invalid. By displaying the operating mode and function mode in text format within the dot matrix display area, the system makes it easier for users to see, allowing them to quickly understand each instruction function and improving the user experience.

[0070] As shown in Figure 15, Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of the system architecture platform of a remote control method according to one 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 memory 1002, with one processor 1001 and one memory 1002 being used as an example in Figure 15.

[0072] The processor 1001 and the memory 1002 may be connected by a bus or by other means; Figure 15 shows an example of connection via a bus.

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

[0074] The embodiments of the apparatus described above are illustrative only. The units described herein as separating members may or may not be physically separated, may be located in one place, or may be distributed across multiple network nodes. Some or all of these modules can be selected as needed to achieve the objectives of this embodiment.

[0075] Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention further provides a control device for a remote control, which includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable by the processor, wherein the processor and the memory may be connected by a bus or by other means.

[0076] Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention further provides a remote control, which includes a control device for the remote control according to the above embodiment.

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

[0078] The non-temporary software programs and instructions necessary to implement the remote control method of the above embodiment are stored in memory and, when executed by the processor, execute the remote control method of the above embodiment, for example, steps S110 and S120 of the method in Figure 3, steps S210 and S220 of the method in Figure 4, steps S310 and S320 of the method in Figure 5, steps S310 and S330 of the method in Figure 6, steps S410 and S110 of the method in Figure 7, and step S510 of the method in Figure 8 described above.

[0079] The embodiments or system embodiments of the apparatus described above are illustrative only, and the units described herein as separating members may or may not be physically separated, may be located in one place, or may be distributed among multiple network units. Some or all of these modules can be selected as needed to achieve the objectives of this embodiment.

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

[0081] All or part of the steps in the methods disclosed above, the system may be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, or a suitable combination thereof. Some or all physical assemblies may be implemented as software executed by a processor, e.g., a central processor, a digital signal processor, or a microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, e.g., a dedicated integrated circuit. Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which may include computer-readable storage media (or non-temporary media) and communication media (or temporary media). As is known to those skilled in the art, the term computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technique for storing information (e.g., computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer-readable storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital multifunction disc (DVD) or other optical disc storage, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other media that can be used to store desired information and are accessible by a computer. As is well known to those skilled in the art, communication media generally include computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in modulated data signals such as carriers or other transmission mechanisms, and may include any information transmission media.

[0082] While the preferred embodiments of this application have been described in detail above, this application is not limited to the embodiments described above. A person skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions, provided that they do not contradict the spirit of this application, and all such equivalent modifications or substitutions fall within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A method of controlling a remote control, The aforementioned remote control is used for an air conditioner. The aforementioned remote control 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 operating mode or function mode of the device in text format. The aforementioned button portion includes a button area, and the button area is used to receive user input. The control method described above is In response to the ON operation on the aforementioned button area, a first operating mode and a first functional mode of the remote control object are determined, The first operating mode and the first functional mode are cyclically displayed in the dot matrix display area according to a predetermined first time interval, and finally the first operating mode is displayed. A remote control method comprising: entering a menu function mode setting in response to an operation on a menu button in the button area; displaying a menu and the menu function mode setting process in the dot matrix display area in response to an operation on the function mode setting corresponding to the menu button; displaying the first operation mode after displaying a menu button prompt and a function mode setting prompt.

2. In response to the operation mode switching operation on the button area, a second operation mode of the remote control object and a second functional mode corresponding to the second operation mode are determined, The control method for a remote control according to claim 1, further comprising: cyclically displaying the second operating mode and the second function mode in the dot matrix display area according to a pre-set second time interval, and finally displaying the second operating mode.

3. In response to a function mode switching operation on the aforementioned button area, a third function mode is determined, The control method for a remote control according to claim 1, further comprising: cyclically displaying the first operating mode and the third functional mode in the dot matrix display area according to a preset third time interval, and finally displaying the first operating mode.

4. After determining a third function mode in response to a function mode switching operation on the aforementioned button area, The remote control method according to claim 3, further comprising displaying a function setting disabled prompt in the dot matrix display area if the third function mode does not match a preset third operating mode.

5. The display unit further includes a time display area, Before determining the first operating mode and first functional mode of the remote control object in response to the ON operation on the aforementioned button area, The control method described above is The control method for a remote control according to claim 1, further comprising, when the remote control is powered on, 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.

6. The aforementioned button section employs a flip structure, The aforementioned flip structure includes a first flip side and a second flip side. The first flip side is equipped with an on / off button for the button area, a temperature button, and a main function button. The control method for a remote control according to claim 1, wherein the second flip side is provided with the menu for the button area and auxiliary function buttons.

7. A remote control device including memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in memory and executable by the processor, A control device for a remote control that implements the remote control control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 when the processor executes the computer program.

8. A remote control comprising a control device for the remote control according to claim 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium in which computer executable instructions are stored, The computer-readable storage medium is used to cause a computer to execute the remote control control method described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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