Control method, control apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for storing program performed by computer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air-conditioning control methods fail to accurately reach target temperatures by specified times due to variations in heat storage states of building walls, leading to user discomfort and increased energy costs.
Innovation Solution
A control method and apparatus that generate criterion information based on outdoor and room temperatures, and user presence data to switch between operation modes, considering or not considering the influence of outdoor temperature, to optimize air-conditioning control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If pre-cooling or pre-heating operation is performed based on fixed schedule, then target temperature can be reached by specified time, but energy consumption increases due to wasteful operation when user is not present
Solution Approach 1:
The system detects user presence in the room and uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust air-conditioning operation. When user presence is detected, pre-cooling/pre-heating operations are executed; when no presence is detected, operations are suspended or reduced, thereby reducing energy waste while maintaining temperature control precision when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The air-conditioning operation is made dynamic by switching between different operation modes (first operation mode without outdoor temperature consideration, second operation mode with outdoor temperature consideration) based on detected conditions. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt to actual user needs and environmental conditions, optimizing both temperature control and energy consumption
2Loss of energy
If operation mode switches based on outdoor temperature influence, then energy efficiency improves, but control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes operational parameters by switching between two distinct operation modes: the first operation mode that does not consider outdoor temperature influence, and the second operation mode that does consider outdoor temperature influence. This parameter-based approach allows flexible adaptation to different environmental conditions while maintaining relatively simple control logic through clear mode differentiation
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AI summary
A control method includes: executing a generation process of generating criterion information based on history information regarding an operation of an air-conditioning apparatus, the criterion information being information used for switching a mode of the air-conditioning apparatus between a first mode and a second mode, the first mode being configured not to take an influence of an outdoor temperature into consideration, the second mode being configured to take the influence of the outdoor temperature into consideration, the air-conditioning apparatus being configured to perform air-conditioning control in a space based on the outdoor temperature and a room temperature of the space; and executing a control process when the air-conditioning apparatus performs air-conditioning in the space, the control process including performing control for switching the mode of the air-conditioning apparatus to the first mode or the second mode based on the outdoor temperature, the room temperature, and the criterion information.