Ice maker control method, ice maker, and storage medium

Abstract

The present application discloses an ice maker control method, an ice maker, and a storage medium. The ice maker control method comprises: acquiring a luminance value within a preset range of an ice maker; controlling the working state of a power supply of the ice maker on the basis of the luminance value; and if the working state is an on state and the luminance value is less than a first preset threshold value, controlling the power supply to enter an off state.

Description

Ice maker control method, ice maker and storage medium

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2024117466816, filed on November 29, 2024, entitled "Ice Maker Control Method, Ice Maker and Storage Medium", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of ice-making equipment technology, and in particular to an ice maker control method, an ice maker, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0003] As people's living standards improve, the uses and scope of ice makers, whether for home or commercial use, are constantly expanding. An ice maker is a machine used to make ice cubes, mainly based on the circulation of refrigerant and the freezing process of water.

[0004] In related technologies, ice makers are equipped with control panels, which have control buttons or operating areas. Users mainly control the operation of the ice maker by interacting with the control panel. However, simply controlling the start and stop of the ice maker by interacting with the control panel cannot meet people's pursuit of intelligent features in household appliances such as ice makers.

[0005] In daily life, people sometimes forget to turn off their ice makers or leave them in standby mode. The continuous standby mode of the ice maker consumes electricity, and this electricity is considered wasted when ice is not being made. Therefore, ice makers waste electricity. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides an ice maker control method, an ice maker, and a storage medium, which can improve the energy-saving characteristics and intelligence level of the ice maker.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application propose a control method applied to an ice maker, the method comprising:

[0008] Obtain the lumen value of the ice maker within a preset range;

[0009] The working state of the power supply of the ice maker is controlled based on the lumen value. If the working state is on and the lumen value is less than a first preset threshold, the power supply is controlled to enter the off state.

[0010] In one embodiment, controlling the operating state of the ice maker's power supply based on the lumen value further includes:

[0011] If the operating state is off and the lumen value is greater than the second preset threshold, then the power supply is controlled to switch from the off state to the on state.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first preset threshold is the same as the second preset threshold or the first preset threshold is less than the second preset threshold.

[0013] In one embodiment, before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0014] If the lumen monitoring mode of the ice maker is turned on, the lumen value is obtained.

[0015] In one embodiment, before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0016] Obtain a threshold adjustment signal for the ice maker, and adjust the value of the first preset threshold according to the threshold adjustment signal.

[0017] In one embodiment, after obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0018] If the ice-making end response signal of the ice maker is obtained, the working state of the power supply is controlled based on the lumen value.

[0019] In one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0020] If the ice maker is detected to be turned on, the historical ice-making mode of the ice maker is obtained, and the historical ice-making mode is determined as the current ice-making mode of the ice maker.

[0021] In one embodiment, before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the control method further includes:

[0022] Obtain ice-making reservation information for the ice maker, the ice-making reservation information including the reservation time and ice type set by the user;

[0023] The ice-making start time of the ice maker is determined based on the reservation information.

[0024] In one embodiment, determining the ice-making start time of the ice maker based on the reservation information includes:

[0025] Obtain the ambient temperature information corresponding to the scheduled time;

[0026] Based on the ice-making reservation information and the ambient temperature information, the ice-making time is determined;

[0027] The ice-making start time is determined based on the ice-making duration and the current time.

[0028] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an ice maker, which includes:

[0029] The lumen value acquisition unit is configured to acquire the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker;

[0030] The power control unit is configured to control the operating state of the power supply of the ice maker based on the lumen value, and to control the power supply to enter the off state when the operating state is on and the lumen value is less than a first preset threshold.

[0031] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed, implements the ice maker control method as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0032] In the above technical solution, if the ice maker's power is detected to be on and the lumen value is lower than a first preset threshold, the power supply is switched off, and the ice maker stops working. By comparing the obtained lumen value with the first preset threshold, if the lumen value is lower than the first preset threshold, it indicates that the ambient lumen value around the ice maker is low, the environment is dark, and the user is less likely to use the ice maker. In this case, switching the power supply from on to off reduces energy consumption during standby, making the ice maker more energy-efficient; it also avoids noise from the ice maker running when the user doesn't need it, thus improving the ice maker's intelligence and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a scenario of an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a scenario of an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of an ice maker provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Where the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0048] In related technologies, ice makers are equipped with a control panel, which has control buttons or operating areas. Users mainly control the operation of the ice maker by interacting with the control panel. In daily life, there are instances where people forget to turn off the ice maker or leave it in standby mode. The continuous standby of the ice maker consumes electricity, and this electricity is considered wasted when ice making is not needed. Therefore, ice makers waste electricity.

[0049] To improve the energy-saving characteristics and intelligence level of ice makers, this application proposes a control method for ice makers. The ice maker is the executing entity of this control method. The following will provide a detailed description of each method. It should be noted that the order of description of the following embodiments is not intended to limit the preferred order of the embodiments.

[0050] The ice maker proposed in this application includes a water supply module, an ice-making module, and an electrical control module. The water supply module supplies water to the ice-making module for ice making, and the electrical control module controls the operation of both the ice-making module and the water supply module. Optionally, the water supply module may be equipped with a water tank, supplying water by adding water; or the water supply module may be directly connected to an external water source through a pipeline, and equipped with a water supply valve or a water pump, and operate under the control of the electrical control module. The water source connected to the water supply module can be pure water, or the water supply module may have a filter device to filter the water flowing through the filter device, thereby ensuring hygiene. The ice-making module includes an inner tank and an ice-making system. The water supply module supplies water to the inner tank, and part of the ice-making system is installed inside the inner tank and used to exchange heat with the water inside the inner tank to produce ice. For example, the ice-making system includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. Water circulates through the evaporator, the compressor operates and undergoes processes such as suction, compression, exhaust, condensation, and throttling, and finally, the ice is vaporized at a low temperature in the evaporator by absorbing heat. Water continuously condenses into an ice layer on the low-temperature evaporator surface. When the ice layer reaches a certain thickness, the refrigerant evaporation temperature reaches the set temperature of the temperature control. At this point, the defrost solenoid valve is activated, and the ice is defrosted using a heat pump, then the cycle begins again. The electrical control module is used to realize the overall control of the ice maker, including power control and operating mode control. Specifically, the electrical control module includes an electrically connected control panel and a power control board. The control panel has indicator lights and a command control section. The indicator lights are used to remind the user of the ice maker's current operating mode, power connection status, and other information. The command control section is for user interaction to control the water supply module and ice-making module. For example, the command control section can be a physical button on the panel or a touch area on a touch screen, allowing the user to input commands by pressing or touching. Users can control the ice size, power on / off control, etc., by inputting commands, which will not be elaborated here. It is understood that the power control board can be used to turn the ice maker's power on or off.

[0051] In this embodiment, the ice maker is also equipped with a light sensor, which can be used to detect the lumen value of the light source. The lumen value is a unit that measures the visible light energy from a light source; a higher lumen value means a brighter light source under the same conditions, and vice versa. Exemplarily, the light sensor can be a sensor such as a luminous flux meter.

[0052] The control method for an ice maker provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to Figures 1-8.

[0053] Based on the above, this application proposes a control method for an ice maker. Please refer to Figure 1, which is a flowchart illustrating a control method for an ice maker provided in this application. As shown in Figure 1, the method of this application embodiment may include the following steps S10-S20.

[0054] S10, obtain the lumen value within the preset range of the ice maker.

[0055] In this embodiment, the light sensor equipped with the ice maker can be used to detect the lumen value of the light source. By configuring the parameters and position of the light sensor, it can acquire the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker. For example, by placing the light sensor on the top of the ice maker, the visible light energy parameters of the light source in the space above the ice maker can be acquired. Based on the performance of the light sensor, the preset range is the space within the detection performance range of the light sensor on the top of the ice maker. Of course, by setting multiple light sensors in multiple locations on the ice maker, the visible light energy parameters in a more comprehensive space around the ice maker can be detected. Furthermore, by jointly analyzing the signals from multiple light sensors, the accuracy of judging the visible ambient light conditions within the preset range of the ice maker can be improved. Understandably, the preset range of the ice maker in this embodiment should be able to fully reflect the environment of the user's activities. For example, when the ice maker is placed indoors, the preset range can be configured to at least cover the area from the top of the ice maker to the ceiling. In this way, by detecting the lumen value of this part, the ambient light level of the user's activity space can be reflected, facilitating the control of the ice maker.

[0056] S20: Control the working state of the ice maker's power supply based on the lumen value. If the working state is on and the lumen value is less than the first preset threshold, control the power supply to enter the off state.

[0057] Understandably, a high lumen value corresponds to high ambient light, suitable for daytime or well-lit indoor environments, while a low lumen value corresponds to low ambient light, suitable for nighttime or poorly lit indoor environments. During the day or in well-lit indoor environments, users are more active and more likely to use the ice maker, keeping it running or in standby mode. Conversely, at night or in poorly lit indoor environments, users are more likely to be resting and less likely to use the ice maker. Under the control of the power control module, the ice maker's power supply operates in at least two states: on and off. In the on state, the ice maker receives power and can perform ice-making operations; in the off state, the ice maker stops working. The on state refers to the ice maker being running or in standby mode.

[0058] Therefore, in this embodiment, if the ice maker's power supply is detected to be on and the lumen value is lower than a first preset threshold, the power supply is switched off, and the ice maker stops working. The first preset threshold can be system-preset or user-defined; it is not required. For example, the first preset threshold can be the lumen value measured in a preset range of the ice maker's environment under conditions of no light or minimal light source. The real-time lumen value obtained by the light sensor is compared with the first preset threshold. If the lumen value is lower than the first preset threshold, it indicates that the lumen value in the preset range of the ice maker's environment is low, the environment is dark, and the user is less likely to use the ice maker. In this case, switching the power supply from on to off reduces energy consumption during standby, making the ice maker more energy-efficient; it also avoids noise from the ice maker running when the user does not need it, thus improving the ice maker's intelligence and user experience.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 2, which is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 2, the method of this embodiment may include the following step S30.

[0060] In one embodiment, controlling the operating state of the ice maker's power supply based on lumen values ​​further includes:

[0061] S30, if the working state is off and the lumen value is greater than the second preset threshold, then the control power supply changes from the off state to the on state.

[0062] In addition to controlling the ice maker's power supply status from on to off based on the lumen value, this embodiment also describes controlling the ice maker's power supply status from off to on based on the lumen value of the environment within a preset range. It is understood that the ice maker's main power consumption and noise originate from the ice-making module. When the power supply is off, the water supply module and ice-making module cannot receive power, but the light sensor can still receive power. In other words, when the water supply module and ice-making module are not operating, the light sensor can function normally.

[0063] Of course, it is also possible that the optical sensor obtains power from a power supply device independent of the water supply module and the ice-making module, such as a battery.

[0064] In this embodiment, if the ice maker's power is detected to be off and the lumen value is higher than a second preset threshold, the power is switched on, and the ice maker either enters standby mode or starts operating. The second preset threshold can be system-preset or user-defined; it is not required. For example, the second preset threshold can be the lumen value measured within a preset range of the ice maker's environment under relatively bright lighting conditions. The real-time lumen value obtained through the light sensor is compared with the second preset threshold. If the lumen value is higher than the second preset threshold, it indicates that the lumen value in the preset range of the ice maker's environment is high, the environment is bright, and the user is more likely to use the ice maker.

[0065] Since some ice makers take a long time to make ice after being powered on, by keeping the power on when there is sufficient light and the user is more likely to use the ice maker, the ice maker can be put into standby mode in advance. This can shorten the waiting time when the user wants to make ice, further making the ice maker more intelligent and improving the user experience.

[0066] Optionally, the first preset threshold and the second preset threshold are the same, and the automatic switching of the ice maker's power operating state is based on the same standard. Under relatively fixed lighting conditions within the ice maker's preset range, the duration of the ice maker's power operating state is relatively stable. Alternatively, the first preset threshold can be less than the second preset threshold. That is, when the environment is sufficiently bright, the ice maker's power operating state switches from off to on, and when the environment is sufficiently dark, it switches from on to off. This more precise judgment standard allows the ice maker to be compatible with a wider range of environments for intelligent control.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 3, which is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 3, the method in this embodiment may include the following step S40.

[0068] In one embodiment, before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0069] S40, if the lumen monitoring mode of the ice maker is on, then obtain the lumen value.

[0070] The ice maker in this application embodiment provides an on / off option for a lumen detection mode. Optionally, the on / off option for the lumen detection mode can be presented in the form of a button. When the user presses the button, the lumen detection mode of the ice maker is turned on, and the step of obtaining the lumen value is performed. When the corresponding button is pressed again, the lumen detection mode is turned off, allowing the user to control the power supply's operating state. Of course, in some embodiments where the ice maker is wirelessly connected to a mobile terminal, the on / off option for the lumen detection mode can be presented in the form of a switch option on the mobile terminal. The user can control the mobile terminal to send signals to the ice maker to turn the lumen detection mode on or off. Exemplarily, the mobile terminal is a remote control or a mobile phone.

[0071] Referring to Figure 4, in one embodiment, before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0072] S50: Obtain a threshold adjustment signal for the ice maker, and adjust the value of the first preset threshold according to the threshold adjustment signal.

[0073] In this embodiment, the user can adjust the value of the first preset threshold according to their own needs. For example, when the preset range of the ice maker changes, the first preset threshold needs to be reset to match the user's actual schedule. The ice maker provides a threshold adjustment option, which can be presented as a button on the control panel. The user adjusts the threshold by pressing the corresponding button, generating upward and downward adjustment signals. The threshold adjustment signal includes an upward signal and a downward signal, and the value of the first preset threshold changes accordingly based on the threshold adjustment signal. Of course, in some embodiments where the ice maker is wirelessly connected to a mobile terminal, the user can control the mobile terminal to send a threshold adjustment signal to the ice maker to adjust the value of the first preset threshold. Exemplarily, the mobile terminal is a remote control or a mobile phone.

[0074] Referring to Figure 5, in one embodiment, after obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes:

[0075] S101, if the ice-making end response signal of the ice maker is obtained, the working state of the power supply is controlled based on the lumen value.

[0076] In this embodiment, after completing one ice-making task, the ice-making module sends an ice-making end response signal. When operating in ice-making mode, this indicates a user's ice demand, and the module should prioritize responding to this demand. After ice-making is complete, the power supply is controlled based on the lumen output, thus improving the ice maker's energy efficiency while ensuring the user's ice needs are met. This not only further enhances the ice maker's intelligence and improves the user experience but also avoids malfunctions caused by forcibly cutting off the power during ice-making, thereby improving the ice maker's reliability.

[0077] Furthermore, referring to Figure 6, in one embodiment, the method further includes:

[0078] S60, if the ice maker is detected to be turned on, the historical ice-making mode of the ice maker is obtained and the historical ice-making mode is determined as the current ice-making mode of the ice maker.

[0079] In this embodiment, the ice maker has two ice-making modes: a large ice mode and a small ice mode. The two modes produce ice cubes of different sizes and require different times. The historical ice-making mode is the last ice-making mode stored in the ice maker before the power was switched off. After the ice maker is turned on, its current operating mode remains the same as the mode used before it was turned off, ensuring consistent operation and preventing users from repeatedly changing modes, thus improving the user experience.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 7, which is a flowchart illustrating an ice maker control method according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 7, in one embodiment, the method of this application embodiment may include the following steps S70 and S80:

[0081] S70, obtain ice-making reservation information for the ice maker, including the reservation time and ice type set by the user;

[0082] The ice maker in this embodiment offers a reservation function, allowing users to input reservation information in advance to obtain a specific type of ice at a specific time. That is, the reservation information includes the user-set reservation time and ice type. Users can set the reservation time and ice type via a control panel or mobile terminal, which will not be elaborated further here. The ice type includes large ice and small ice, and the ice maker can operate different ice-making modes according to the reservation type, such as a large ice mode or a small ice mode accordingly. This enriches the ice maker's functionality, improves its intelligence and ease of use, and enhances the user experience.

[0083] S80 determines the ice-making start time of the ice maker based on the reservation information.

[0084] The time required for the ice maker to make ice varies depending on the ice-making mode. In order to complete ice making at the scheduled time, the ice-making start time needs to be determined based on the reservation information so that it can be started in advance and users can pick up their ice at the scheduled time.

[0085] Referring specifically to Figure 8, in one embodiment, step S80 includes:

[0086] S801, obtain the ambient temperature information corresponding to the scheduled time.

[0087] Understandably, ice makers can be networked. After receiving a reservation time, the ice maker can retrieve the ambient temperature information for that time from the network. Alternatively, in situations where the ambient temperature is relatively stable over a long period, the ice maker can periodically download the mapping between time and ambient temperature information to its local machine, and then retrieve the ambient temperature information for that time from the local mapping after receiving the reservation time.

[0088] S802 determines the ice-making time based on ice-making reservation information and ambient temperature information.

[0089] Within the same ice-making mode, ambient temperature affects the ice-making time. Higher ambient temperatures result in longer ice-making times, and vice versa. There are two ice-making modes: a large ice mode and a small ice mode. The large ice mode has a longer ice-making time, while the small ice mode has a shorter ice-making time. Therefore, the ice-making mode can be determined based on the ice-making reservation information, and then the required ice-making time for that mode can be determined based on the ambient temperature information.

[0090] S803 determines the ice-making start time based on the ice-making duration and the current time.

[0091] The ice maker is equipped with a timer. By using the current time and the required ice-making duration, it can determine the ice-making start time and activate the ice maker at that time to ensure that users can pick up their ice at the scheduled time. This improves the intelligence of the ice maker and enhances the user experience.

[0092] The ice maker provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to Figure 9. It should be noted that the ice maker in Figure 9 is used to execute the methods of the embodiments shown in Figures 1-8 of this application. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiments of this application are shown. For specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the embodiments shown in Figures 1-8 of this application. The ice maker 900 may include a lumen value acquisition unit and a power control unit, as detailed below.

[0093] The lumen value acquisition unit 901 is configured to acquire lumen values ​​within a preset range of the ice maker 900;

[0094] The power control unit 902 is configured to control the operating state of the power supply of the ice maker 900 based on the lumen value, and is configured to control the power supply to enter the off state when the operating state is on and the lumen value is less than a first preset threshold.

[0095] In one embodiment, the power control unit 902 is further configured to control the power supply to switch from the off state to the on state if the operating state is off and the lumen value is greater than a second preset threshold.

[0096] In one embodiment, the first preset threshold is the same as the second preset threshold or the first preset threshold is less than the second preset threshold.

[0097] In one embodiment, the ice maker 900 further includes a pattern detection unit.

[0098] The mode detection unit is set to detect whether the lumen monitoring mode is on or off. If the lumen monitoring mode of the ice maker 900 is on, the lumen value is obtained.

[0099] In one embodiment, the ice maker 900 further includes a threshold adjustment unit.

[0100] The threshold adjustment unit acquires a threshold adjustment signal for the ice maker 900 and adjusts the value of the first preset threshold according to the threshold adjustment signal.

[0101] In one embodiment, the ice maker 900 further includes an ice-making status detection unit, which is configured to send an ice-making end response signal after the ice-making process is completed.

[0102] The power control unit 902 is also configured to control the operating state of the power supply based on the lumen value if it receives an ice-making end response signal from the ice maker 900.

[0103] In one embodiment, the ice maker 900 further includes a mode selection unit.

[0104] The mode selection unit is set to obtain the historical ice-making mode of the ice maker 900 if the ice maker 900 is detected to be turned on, and to determine the historical ice-making mode as the current ice-making mode of the ice maker 900.

[0105] In one embodiment, the ice maker 900 also includes a reservation unit.

[0106] The reservation unit is set to retrieve ice-making reservation information for ice maker 900. The ice-making reservation information includes the reservation time and ice type set by the user.

[0107] The reservation unit is also set to determine the ice-making start time of the ice maker 900 based on the reservation information.

[0108] In one embodiment, the reservation unit includes a temperature confirmation unit, a duration confirmation unit, and a time calculation unit.

[0109] The temperature confirmation unit is set to obtain the ambient temperature information corresponding to the scheduled time;

[0110] The duration confirmation unit is set to determine the ice-making duration based on ice-making reservation information and ambient temperature information;

[0111] The time calculation unit determines the ice-making start time based on the ice-making duration and the current time.

[0112] In this embodiment, the obtained lumen value is compared with a first preset threshold. If the lumen value is lower than the first preset threshold, it indicates that the lumen value of the environment surrounding the ice maker 900 is low, the environment is dark, and the user is less likely to use the ice maker 900. In this case, the power supply is switched from the on state to the off state. This reduces power consumption during standby, making the ice maker 900 more energy-efficient. It also avoids noise from the ice maker 900 operating when the user does not need it, thus improving the user's rest, enhancing the intelligence of the ice maker 900, and improving the user experience.

[0113] Furthermore, the ice maker 900 provided in the above embodiments and the embodiment of an ice maker control method belong to the same concept, and the implementation process can be found in the method embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0114] The sequence numbers of the embodiments described above are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0115] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer program code. When the computer program code is run on a computer, the computer executes the aforementioned method steps to implement a device control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0116] This application also provides a computer program product that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform the aforementioned steps to implement a device control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0117] It is understood that the ice maker and computer-readable storage medium provided in the embodiments of this application are used to execute the corresponding methods provided above. Therefore, the effects they can achieve can be referred to the effects in the corresponding methods provided above, and will not be repeated here.

[0118] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above.

[0119] In the embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of modules or units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another apparatus, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the related couplings or direct couplings or communication connections shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; indirect couplings or communication connections between apparatuses or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0120] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method, wherein, Applied to an ice maker, the method includes: Obtain the lumen value of the ice maker within a preset range; The working state of the power supply of the ice maker is controlled based on the lumen value. If the working state is on and the lumen value is less than a first preset threshold, the power supply is controlled to enter the off state.

2. The method as described in claim 1, wherein, The method of controlling the power supply of the ice maker based on the lumen value also includes: If the operating state is off and the lumen value is greater than the second preset threshold, then the power supply is controlled to switch from the off state to the on state.

3. The method as described in claim 2, wherein, The first preset threshold is the same as the second preset threshold, or the first preset threshold is less than the second preset threshold.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, Before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes: If the lumen monitoring mode of the ice maker is turned on, the lumen value is obtained.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, Before obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes: Obtain a threshold adjustment signal for the ice maker, and adjust the value of the first preset threshold according to the threshold adjustment signal.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, After obtaining the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker, the method further includes: If the ice-making end response signal of the ice maker is obtained, the working state of the power supply is controlled based on the lumen value.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, The method further includes: If the ice maker is detected to be turned on, the historical ice-making mode of the ice maker is obtained, and the historical ice-making mode is determined as the current ice-making mode of the ice maker.

8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, Before obtaining the lumen value within the preset range of the ice maker, the control method further includes: Obtain ice-making reservation information for the ice maker, the ice-making reservation information including the reservation time and ice type set by the user; The ice-making start time of the ice maker is determined based on the reservation information.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, Determining the ice-making start time of the ice maker based on the reservation information includes: Obtain the ambient temperature information corresponding to the scheduled time; Based on the ice-making reservation information and the ambient temperature information, the ice-making time is determined; The ice-making start time is determined based on the ice-making duration and the current time.

10. An ice maker, wherein, include: The lumen value acquisition unit is configured to acquire the lumen value within a preset range of the ice maker; The power control unit is configured to control the operating state of the power supply of the ice maker based on the lumen value. If the operating state is on and the lumen value is less than a first preset threshold, the power supply is controlled to enter the off state.

11. A computer-readable storage medium, wherein, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program that, when executed, implements the ice maker control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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