Air conditioner control method and device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face low enabling efficiency of the rapid working mode of air conditioners as they need to manually enable and disable the rapid cooling or heating functions, leading to forgetfulness and inefficient operation.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioner control method and device that automatically enable the rapid working mode upon detection of the air conditioner's status through a socket, using a server to send remote control signals to switch between rapid and user-set modes, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual control of rapid working mode is used, then user can control air conditioner operation, but enabling efficiency is low and user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioner automatically detects its own status through the socket and switches to rapid working mode without requiring manual user intervention. The system serves itself by monitoring power consumption patterns and autonomously activating the appropriate working mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The socket performs preliminary detection of the air conditioner's status before the user needs to manually control it. By detecting power consumption patterns in advance, the system prepares to automatically switch modes, eliminating the need for manual intervention when the user returns or needs the air conditioner.
2Speed
If rapid working mode is continuously enabled, then cooling/heating speed is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the working mode based on real-time detection of air conditioner status and environmental conditions. It switches between rapid working mode and normal working mode adaptively, optimizing the balance between cooling/heating speed and power consumption according to actual needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The socket continuously monitors power consumption and air conditioner status, providing feedback to automatically control mode switching. When the air conditioner reaches the target temperature or conditions change, the system receives feedback and switches from rapid mode to normal mode, preventing excessive power consumption.
3Productivity
If automatic mode switching is implemented, then enabling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The smart socket acts as an intermediary device between the power source and the air conditioner. It incorporates the automatic detection and control logic in the socket rather than complicating the air conditioner itself, simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling automatic mode switching functionality.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an air conditioner control method and device, and relates to the technical field of smart home. The method includes that: a turning-on remote control signal sent by an air conditioner socket is received, wherein the turning-on remote control signal is a signal generated and sent by the air conditioner socket after it is determined that an air conditioner is turned on, and the turning-on remote control signal contains an identifier of the air conditioner socket; whether a rapid working mode of the air conditioner is in an enabled state or not is queried according to the identifier of the air conditioner socket; and if the rapid working mode of the air conditioner is in the enabled state, a first remote control signal is sent to the air conditioner socket, the first remote control signal being configured to instruct the air conditioner socket to control the air conditioner to run with a working parameter of the rapid working mode. According to the present invention, the problem of low enabling efficiency of the rapid working mode of the air conditioner every time when a user manually enables the rapid working mode of the air conditioner is solved, and the enabling efficiency of the rapid working mode of the air conditioner is improved.