Air conditioner control method and device and air conditioner
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments with multiple air conditioners, overlapping detection areas can lead to simultaneous control actions on individuals, causing discomfort and energy wastage, as existing systems lack accurate position relation information for intelligent control.
Innovation Solution
An air conditioner control method and device that detect a positioning marker, determine if other air conditioners are simultaneously detecting it, and calculate the position relation between them, allowing for precise control and energy conservation by identifying overlapping detection areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple air conditioners are installed in the same environment, then the cooling coverage area is improved, but simultaneous control actions on individuals cause discomfort and energy wastage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control actions of multiple air conditioners by establishing a communication network where they share detection information. When multiple air conditioners detect the same individual, they coordinate to have only one execute the control action, combining their efforts to avoid redundant operation and energy waste while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where air conditioners continuously share detection results and control action statuses through a communication network. This feedback loop allows the system to identify when multiple air conditioners are targeting the same individual and adjust their operations accordingly, preventing simultaneous actions that cause discomfort and waste energy.
2Speed
If multiple air conditioners independently detect and control individuals, then the responsiveness to individuals is improved, but simultaneous control actions cause discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control decisions of multiple air conditioners by establishing coordination mechanisms. When multiple air conditioners simultaneously detect and intend to control the same individual, the system combines their actions through communication, ensuring only one air conditioner executes the control action, thereby maintaining responsiveness while eliminating the harmful effect of simultaneous actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication network acts as an intermediary between multiple air conditioners and the control system. It mediates the coordination by transmitting detection information and control action statuses, allowing air conditioners to adjust their operations based on the states of others, thus preventing simultaneous control actions that cause discomfort.
3Device complexity
If air conditioners operate without position relation information, then the system complexity is reduced, but intelligent control and energy conservation cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication protocol that enables air conditioners to exchange multiple types of information (detection results, position data, control action statuses) through a single communication interface. This multi-functional approach allows the system to achieve intelligent control and energy conservation without significantly increasing device complexity, as the same communication infrastructure supports multiple functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing communication channels and coordination protocols between air conditioners before actual operation. Position relation information and detection data are exchanged in advance, allowing the system to make informed control decisions that conserve energy without adding complex real-time processing requirements during operation.
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AI summary
An air conditioner control method includes: determining whether a local air conditioner detects a positioning marker; when the local air conditioner detects the positioning marker, determining whether there are any other air conditioner which detect the positioning marker simultaneously with the local air conditioner; and if so, obtaining a position relation between the local air conditioner and the other air conditioners according to the positioning marker.