Method of controlling operation of air conditioner by analyzing user's behavior pattern and air conditioner
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional air conditioners require manual user control, leading to inconvenience, as they do not automatically adjust air temperature, speed, or direction based on user behavior or environment.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioner equipped with a camera that analyzes user behavior patterns by extracting features from images and generating image descriptions to control air discharge speeds, directions, temperatures, or operation modes autonomously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual user control is required for air conditioner operation, then the control system remains simple, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner system performs self-service by automatically detecting user presence, behavior patterns, and environmental conditions through cameras and sensors, then autonomously adjusting operational parameters without requiring manual user input or control interface interaction
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical control operations with automated image processing and machine learning algorithms that analyze visual data to determine user attributes and behavior, substituting the need for physical remote control or panel operations with intelligent automated decision-making systems
2Adaptability or versatility
If the air conditioner operates without automatic adjustment based on user behavior, then the control system remains simple, but adaptability to user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously captures images of the room environment and user behavior, processes this visual feedback through machine learning models to identify user attributes and actions, and uses this information to dynamically adjust air conditioner operational parameters in real-time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters such as air discharge temperature, flow rate, and direction based on detected user attributes (age, gender, clothing) and behavior patterns (sitting, standing, sleeping), allowing the system to adapt to different user needs and environmental conditions
3Ease of operation
If the air conditioner automatically adjusts operations based on image analysis, then user convenience improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner system performs multiple functions including image capture, image processing, user attribute recognition, behavior pattern analysis, and operational control through a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate control devices or interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically processing images, identifying users and their states, determining appropriate operational parameters, and executing control actions without external intervention, making the complex functions transparent to the user
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are a method of controlling operations of an air conditioner by analyzing a user's behavior pattern, and an air conditioner, the present disclosure according to an embodiment includes an air blower configured to discharge air, a camera configured to acquire images of a space in which an indoor unit of the air conditioner is disposed, and a control unit configured to extract features from the image acquired by the camera, to generate image descriptions, and to control the air conditioner using parameters generated in response to the image descriptions.