Air Conditioner Preference-Based Control to Reduce Operation Steps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioner control systems are cumbersome, leading to low convenience and flexibility in user control.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for controlling an air conditioner that reduces operation steps by allowing users to adjust control parameters within a preference-based mode, while maintaining preset settings for unchanged parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional control methods are used, then comprehensive control functionality is achieved, but operation steps become cumbersome and convenience decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control parameters are segmented into two categories: preset parameters (controlled by the controller) and adjustable parameters (controlled by the user). This segmentation allows the system to provide both automated convenience and user control flexibility, reducing the overall complexity of operation while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller pre-processes and determines optimal values for preset control parameters based on running parameters and historical data. By performing this action in advance, the system reduces the number of parameters users need to adjust, thereby simplifying operation steps while maintaining comprehensive control capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If preset preference-based control is implemented, then operation steps are reduced, but user flexibility to adjust parameters is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the division between preset and adjustable parameters based on user behavior and preferences. Users can flexibly switch between having more preset parameters (for convenience) and more adjustable parameters (for control), allowing the system to adapt to different user needs while maintaining reduced operation steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to change the classification of control parameters from preset to adjustable or vice versa. This parameter change capability enables users to adapt the control system to their specific needs, maintaining both operational simplicity and flexibility simultaneously.
3Adaptability or versatility
If all control parameters are made adjustable, then user flexibility is improved, but operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting control parameters into preset and adjustable categories, the system maintains user flexibility for parameters that need customization while keeping other parameters automatically managed. This segmentation prevents the operation complexity from increasing even though users have flexibility options available.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller automatically manages preset parameters based on running parameters and user preferences, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust every parameter. This self-service approach maintains user flexibility where needed while reducing overall operation complexity through automated parameter management.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium. The method for controlling the air conditioner includes: in response to an operation mode of the air conditioner is a first mode, obtaining (S101, S201) a first parameter value corresponding to a first control parameter in the first mode, wherein the first mode is a mode for controlling an operation of the air conditioner based on a preference; controlling (S102, S202, S303) the operation of the air conditioner based on the first parameter value; in response to the first control parameter being subjected to adjustments, controlling (S 103, S203, S305) the air conditioner based on a second parameter value corresponding to the first control parameter subjected to adjustments, and keeping the first parameter value corresponding to the first control parameter subjected to adjustments unchanged in the first mode.