Air-conditioning instruction detection method, and control apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing air-conditioning systems with voice control modules installed at high positions suffer from low recognition rates due to the influence of changing user positions, leading to ineffective responses to voice instructions.

Innovation Solution

An air-conditioning instruction detection method that determines the position of a user relative to a line control device, adjusts detection parameters of the voice module based on this position, and controls the voice module to accurately detect voice instructions, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the voice module is installed in the indoor unit at high position, then the device structure is simplified, but the voice instruction recognition accuracy deteriorates due to distance from users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structureVSAvoidvoice instruction recognition accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the voice detection function into two parts: the indoor unit (high position) handles infrared detection and position tracking, while the line control device (low position near user) handles voice module detection. This segmentation allows each component to operate from its optimal position without compromising overall system performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The line control device acts as an intermediary between the user and the indoor unit. It receives voice instructions from users at ground level, processes them locally with the voice module, and transmits control signals to the indoor unit, thereby bridging the distance gap between user and high-mounted equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If the voice module detects instructions without considering user position changes, then the detection process is simple, but the recognition rate deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection processVSAvoidrecognition rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The infrared sensor continuously tracks user position and provides feedback to the controller. The controller dynamically adjusts the voice module's detection parameters based on real-time position information, ensuring optimal recognition accuracy regardless of user movement within the room.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static detection parameters to dynamic adjustment. The voice module's detection sensitivity, direction, and other parameters are continuously adapted based on the user's real-time position, allowing the system to maintain high recognition rates as users move around the room.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of manufacture

If the indoor unit is installed at high position for easy installation, then installation ease is improved, but the distance from users causes ineffective response to voice instructions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidresponse effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The line control device serves as an intermediary that bridges the gap between the high-mounted indoor unit and ground-level users. It houses the voice module at an accessible position for effective voice detection while maintaining connection to the indoor unit, thus preserving both installation advantages and operational effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Improves the accuracy of voice instruction recognition by adjusting detection parameters based on user position, enabling the air conditioner to respond effectively and promptly to user commands.

Implementation Method 1

acquiring first position information of a preset user relative to an indoor unit includes: acquiring infrared detection information of the preset user detected by the infrared sensor arranged in the indoor unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared radiation detection: Infrared Radiation

Data Source

PatentEP4015926B1Air-conditioning instruction detection method, and control apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.10.15 GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

An air-conditioning instruction detection method, a control apparatus and an air-conditioning system. The method comprises: acquiring first position information of a preset user relative to an indoor unit; determining second position information according to the first position information, wherein the second position information is position information of the preset user relative to a wire control apparatus of the indoor unit; determining, according to the second position information, detection parameters of a speech module in the wire control apparatus; and controlling, according to the detection parameters, the speech module to detect a speech control instruction.