WO2023077830A1

WO2023077830A1 - Method and device for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner and storage medium

Info

Publication number: WO2023077830A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/101528
Authority: WO
Inventors: 林宇; 陈会敏; 吴洪金
Original assignee: 青岛海尔空调器有限总公司; 青岛海尔空调电子有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2021-11-02
Filing date: 2022-06-27
Publication date: 2023-05-11
Also published as: CN114061085A; CN114061085B

Abstract

A method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner and a storage medium, the method comprising: when the humidity of an indoor environment is less than a first humidity threshold, obtaining operation mode information of an air conditioner; according to environment temperature information and the operation mode information, determining a corresponding humidity adjustment policy of the air conditioner in a current operation mode; and controlling the air conditioner to execute an operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment policy. When the humidity of the indoor environment does not meet an environment humidity interval expected by a user, the air conditioner may execute the humidity adjustment policy suitable for the current operation mode thereof, thereby effectively avoiding the situation that the comfort requirements of an indoor user is affected by improper fluctuation of other environment parameters.

Description

Method and device for controlling air conditioner, air conditioner, storage medium

This application is based on a Chinese patent application with application number 202111289497.X and a filing date of November 2, 2021, and claims the priority of this Chinese patent application. The entire content of this Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of smart home appliances, for example, to a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium.

Background technique

In recent years, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the requirements for the comfort of the indoor environment are getting higher and higher. In order to improve the comfort of the indoor environment, the air conditioner has gradually become an indispensable household appliance for adjusting the parameters of the indoor environment. There are many factors that affect the comfort of the indoor environment, such as ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and air oxygen content.

At present, in the indoor environment during the winter heating period, the humidity in winter is generally low and the influence of indoor heating on the ambient humidity makes users often feel dry indoors. Such dryness will also reduce the elasticity of the user's respiratory mucosa, making it easy for dust and bacteria in the air to adhere to the user's respiratory mucosa, thereby easily causing a series of respiratory diseases.

In view of the above phenomenon, it is an important problem to be solved urgently for those skilled in the art to use air conditioners to effectively adjust the humidity of the indoor environment. Most of the existing air conditioners have a dehumidification function for indoor environment humidity regulation, but a humidification function is relatively weak. Even if a humidifier is installed on the basis of the existing air conditioner, since the operation of the humidifier and the air conditioner are independent of each other, it is difficult to adjust the indoor environment very suitable for the current needs of users.

Contents of the invention

In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is presented below. The summary is not intended to be an extensive overview nor to identify key/important elements or to delineate the scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for controlling an air conditioner, an air conditioner, and a storage medium, so that when the air conditioner performs humidity adjustment, the adjustment method for indoor environment parameters is more in line with the user's current demand for the indoor environment.

In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner includes: when the indoor ambient humidity is less than the first humidity threshold, acquiring the operating mode information of the air conditioner; according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information, determining that the air conditioner is currently The corresponding humidity adjustment strategy in the operating mode; control the air conditioner to execute the operation instructions determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.

In some embodiments, the operation mode of the air conditioner includes the heating operation mode; according to the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information, determining the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy of the air conditioner in the current operation mode includes: when the current operation mode is the heating operation mode In this case, the humidity adjustment strategy is determined according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner is equipped with a humidification module; according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes: when the indoor ambient temperature meets the preset temperature range, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes controlling the humidification module Humidifies the indoor environment.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner has a total heat exchange module. The total heat exchange module at least includes an air supply pipeline through which outdoor air circulates indoors and an exhaust pipeline through which indoor air circulates outdoors. When the total heat exchange module is running, The air supply pipeline and the exhaust pipeline perform heat exchange; according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information, determine the humidity adjustment strategy, including: when the indoor ambient temperature is higher than the upper limit of the preset temperature range, determine the humidity The adjustment strategy includes controlling the total heat exchange module to be in an operating state.

In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner further includes: when the indoor ambient humidity is greater than or equal to the first humidity threshold and less than the second humidity threshold, acquiring user activity status information; Status information to determine the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy of the air conditioner in the current operating mode.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner is equipped with an infrared sensor, and the ambient temperature information includes indoor ambient temperature and outdoor ambient temperature; according to the ambient temperature information and activity status information, determine the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy of the air conditioner in the current operating mode, including: The status information indicates that when the user is in a sleeping state, the infrared image information detected by the infrared sensor is obtained; according to the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and infrared image information, the user's humidity adjustment requirements for the current indoor environment are determined; according to the humidity adjustment requirements, Determine humidity regulation strategy.

In some embodiments, according to the indoor environment temperature, outdoor environment temperature and infrared image information, determine the user's humidity adjustment requirements for the current indoor environment; determine the humidity adjustment strategy according to the humidity adjustment requirements, including: indoor environment temperature and outdoor environment temperature When the temperature difference is greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold, in the infrared image information, determine the user's oral temperature data and throat temperature data; determine the user's swallowing information according to the oral temperature data and throat temperature data; according to the swallowing information , to determine the user's current somatosensory dryness; if the current somatosensory dryness indicates that the user has a humidification demand, execute a humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the current somatosensory dryness.

In some embodiments, the device for controlling the air conditioner includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein when the processor executes the program instructions, the above-mentioned method for controlling the air conditioner is executed.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes the above-mentioned device for controlling the air conditioner.

In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed, the method for controlling the air conditioner as described above is executed.

The method and device for controlling the air conditioner, the air conditioner, and the storage medium provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

Based on the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information of the air conditioner, the humidity adjustment strategy suitable for the air conditioner in the current operating mode is determined, and the air conditioner is controlled to execute the humidity adjustment strategy. In this way, when the indoor ambient humidity of the indoor space where the air conditioner is located does not meet the ambient humidity range expected by the user, the air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy adapted to its current operating mode, so that the indoor environment can be adjusted during the humidity adjustment process. The way is more in line with the needs of users for the indoor environment. In this way, while the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it is possible to effectively avoid the occurrence of undue fluctuations of other environmental parameters affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not intended to limit the application.

Description of drawings

One or more embodiments are exemplified by the corresponding drawings, and these exemplifications and drawings do not constitute a limitation to the embodiments, and elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, The drawings are not limited to scale and in which:

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed ways

In order to understand the characteristics and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The attached drawings are only for reference and description, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown simplified in order to simplify the drawings.

The terms "first", "second" and the like in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific sequence or sequence. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to facilitate the embodiments of the disclosed embodiments described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having", as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion.

Unless stated otherwise, the term "plurality" means two or more.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character "/" indicates that the preceding and following objects are an "or" relationship. For example, A/B means: A or B.

The term "and/or" is an associative relationship describing objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and/or B means: A or B, or, A and B, these three relationships.

The term "correspondence" may refer to an association relationship or a binding relationship, and the correspondence between A and B means that there is an association relationship or a binding relationship between A and B.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, smart home appliances refer to home appliances formed by introducing microprocessors, sensor technologies, and network communication technologies into home appliances. They have the characteristics of intelligent control, intelligent perception, and intelligent applications. Relying on the application and processing of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things, the Internet, and electronic chips, for example, smart home appliances can realize remote control and management of smart home appliances by users by connecting electronic devices.

In the disclosed embodiments, a terminal device refers to an electronic device with a wireless connection function. The terminal device can communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliance by connecting to the Internet, or directly communicate with the above-mentioned smart home appliance through Bluetooth, wifi, etc. communication connection. In some embodiments, the terminal device is, for example, a mobile device, a computer, or a vehicle-mounted device built into a hover vehicle, or any combination thereof. The mobile device may include, for example, a mobile phone, a smart home device, a wearable device, a smart mobile device, a virtual reality device, etc., or any combination thereof, wherein the wearable device includes, for example, a smart watch, a smart bracelet, a pedometer, and the like.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner is configured with a humidification module; the type of the humidification module is not specifically limited here. For example, the humidification module may be an ultrasonic humidification module. The ultrasonic humidification module atomizes water through ultrasonic waves, and releases the atomized water vapor from the air outlet of the air conditioner to the indoor space where the air conditioner is located through the fan of the air conditioner.

Optionally, the humidification module can also be an evaporative humidification module. The evaporative humidification module may include an evaporating part, which has a wet film on which the water is evenly distributed, and the water absorbs heat and evaporates on the wet film, thereby increasing the absolute water content in the air in the space where the air conditioner is located. Humidification of the indoor environment.

Optionally, the water storage part of the humidification module may be adjacent to the heating part of the air conditioner. When the current operation mode of the air conditioner is the heating operation mode, the temperature of the heating part rises to heat the moisture stored in the water storage part. Accelerate the evaporation of water in the water storage part, so as to realize the humidification effect on the space where the air conditioner is located.

Optionally, the air conditioner can also be equipped with a humidity control module. The humidity control module has a hygroscopic material. When the fan of the air conditioner is running, the air flows through the hygroscopic material of the dehumidification module, thereby dehumidifying the space where the air conditioner is located. The humidity control module is also equipped with a heating element. When the air conditioner receives the humidification control command, the heating element of the humidity control module is controlled to work. The heating element heats the moisture-absorbing material to accelerate the evaporation of the moisture absorbed in the moisture-absorbing material. Play a role in humidification.

Optionally, the air conditioner has a total heat exchange module. The total heat exchange module at least includes an air supply pipeline for outdoor air to circulate indoors and an exhaust pipeline for indoor air to circulate outdoors. When the total heat exchange module is in operation, the air supply The pipes exchange heat with the exhaust pipes.

Optionally, the air conditioner may also be equipped with an infrared sensor; the air conditioner determines the temperature data of at least one body part of the user within the detection area of the infrared sensor according to the detection data of the infrared sensor, so that the air conditioner determines the temperature data of at least one body part of the user according to the temperature data of at least one body part of the user Further determine the degree of dryness of the user's body, and provide an information basis for the air conditioner to determine the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy.

In some embodiments, the method for controlling an air conditioner includes: when the indoor ambient humidity is less than a first humidity threshold, acquiring the operating mode information of the air conditioner; according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information, determining that the air conditioner is in the current operating mode Under the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy; control the air conditioner to execute the operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.

Optionally, the air conditioner has an associated server. The server can be an intelligent gateway, and the intelligent gateway communicates with the air conditioner. Specifically, the server obtains the operating mode information of the air conditioner when the indoor ambient humidity is less than the first humidity threshold; the server determines the humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the air conditioner in the current operating mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information; the service The terminal controls the air conditioner to execute the operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.

As shown in FIG. 1 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

S01. The server acquires the operation mode information of the air conditioner when the indoor ambient humidity is lower than the first humidity threshold.

S02. The server determines the humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the air conditioner in the current operating mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information.

S03. The server controls the air conditioner to execute the operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.

Using the method for controlling the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the humidity adjustment strategy suitable for the air conditioner in the current operation mode can be determined through the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be controlled to execute the humidity adjustment strategy . In this way, when the indoor ambient humidity of the indoor space where the air conditioner is located does not meet the ambient humidity range expected by the user, the air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy adapted to its current operating mode, so that the indoor environment can be adjusted during the humidity adjustment process. The way is more in line with the needs of users for the indoor environment. In this way, while the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it is possible to effectively avoid the occurrence of undue fluctuations of other environmental parameters affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users.

Optionally, the executor performing the above steps may be an air conditioner, and the air conditioner belongs to a smart home appliance. Specifically, the air conditioner obtains the current operating mode information when the indoor ambient humidity is less than the first humidity threshold; the air conditioner determines the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy in the current operating mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information; the air conditioner executes according to the humidity Adjust the operational instructions determined by the policy.

As shown in FIG. 2 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

S11. The air conditioner acquires operation mode information when the indoor ambient humidity is lower than the first humidity threshold.

S12. The air conditioner determines a corresponding humidity adjustment strategy in the current operating mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information.

S13. The air conditioner executes the operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.

In this way, the air conditioner can determine the humidity adjustment strategy suitable for the air conditioner in the current operation mode through the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information of the air conditioner, and control the air conditioner to execute the humidity adjustment strategy. In this way, when the indoor ambient humidity of the indoor space where the air conditioner is located does not meet the ambient humidity range expected by the user, the air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy adapted to its current operating mode, so that the indoor environment can be adjusted during the humidity adjustment process. The way is more in line with the needs of users for the indoor environment. In this way, while the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it is possible to effectively avoid the occurrence of undue fluctuations of other environmental parameters affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the ambient temperature information may include indoor ambient temperature and/or outdoor ambient temperature. Wherein, the indoor ambient temperature can be obtained through the temperature data detected by the ambient temperature sensor installed on the indoor unit of the air conditioner; the indoor ambient temperature can also be obtained through detection of other temperature measuring devices associated with the air conditioner and installed in the associated space. Here, the associated space can be used to represent the space where the indoor unit of the air conditioner is located. The outdoor ambient temperature can be obtained from the temperature data detected by the ambient temperature sensor installed on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; the outdoor ambient temperature can also be obtained from the local outdoor air temperature data provided by the meteorological platform through communication between the air conditioner and the meteorological platform.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation mode information of the air conditioner may include a cooling operation mode, a heating operation mode, a fresh air operation mode, an air supply operation mode, a humidity adjustment operation mode, and the like.

Optionally, the operation mode of the air conditioner includes the heating operation mode; according to the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information, determining the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy of the air conditioner in the current operation mode includes: when the current operation mode is the heating operation mode , according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information, determine the humidity adjustment strategy. In this way, when the air conditioner is in the heating operation mode and the indoor ambient humidity is low, the humidity adjustment strategy is determined according to the indoor ambient temperature; the air conditioner executes the humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the indoor ambient temperature, so that the indoor The environment adjustment method is more in line with the user's needs for the indoor environment temperature; it can effectively avoid the adverse impact of the air conditioner on the indoor environment temperature during the process of adjusting the indoor humidity, and meet the user's comfort needs to a certain extent.

In practical applications, when it is determined that the air conditioner is in the heating operation mode, it can be inferred that the current outdoor ambient temperature is low, that is, users in the indoor environment have a need to adjust the indoor ambient temperature.

Optionally, determining the humidity regulation strategy according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information may include: obtaining a humidity regulation information library, which may store multiple humidity regulation strategies available in the air-conditioning and heating mode, And the reference humidity range and reference temperature range associated with each adjustment strategy; determine the target reference humidity range that matches the indoor ambient humidity, and the target reference temperature range that matches the indoor ambient temperature; A target humidity adjustment strategy that meets the target reference temperature range in the reference humidity range.

In some embodiments, the method for controlling the air conditioner further includes: when the air conditioner detects that the associated heating device is in the heating state and the indoor ambient humidity is less than the first humidity threshold, according to the indoor ambient temperature and the preset temperature range The matching result determines the target humidification mode of the air conditioner.

Optionally, the air conditioner is equipped with a humidification module; according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes: when the indoor ambient temperature meets the preset temperature range, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes controlling the humidification module to indoor The environment is humidified.

Among them, the humidification module includes a hygroscopic material filled with moisture. When the indoor ambient temperature is within a preset temperature range, the air conditioner turns on the heating mode, and the hygroscopic material is heated to accelerate evaporation to humidify the space where the air conditioner is located.

As shown in FIG. 3 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

S21. The air conditioner obtains the indoor ambient temperature.

S22. When the current operation mode of the air conditioner is the heating operation mode, determine a humidity adjustment strategy according to the indoor ambient temperature.

S23. The air conditioner determines a humidity adjustment strategy including controlling the humidification module to humidify the indoor environment when the indoor ambient temperature meets the preset temperature range.

In this way, adapting to the scene of heating in winter, when the indoor ambient humidity is low but the indoor ambient temperature is moderate, the air conditioner turns on the humidifying module so that the humidifying module can humidify the indoor environment.

Optionally, the air conditioner has a total heat exchange module. The total heat exchange module at least includes an air supply pipeline for outdoor air to circulate indoors and an exhaust pipeline for indoor air to circulate outdoors. When the total heat exchange module is in operation, the air supply Heat exchange between the pipeline and the exhaust pipeline; determine the humidity adjustment strategy according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information, including: determine the humidity adjustment strategy when the indoor ambient temperature is higher than the upper limit of the preset temperature range Including controlling the full heat exchange module to be in running state.

In practical applications, it is suitable for heating in winter, when the indoor ambient humidity is low and the indoor ambient temperature is high. Indoor environment, the indoor high-temperature dry air enters the outdoor environment through the exhaust pipe, and because the air supply pipe and the exhaust pipe can exchange heat, the residual heat of the air flowing through the exhaust pipe will affect the air supply pipe. The low-temperature air in the road plays a certain heating effect, so that the temperature of the air released from the air supply pipe to the indoor environment will not be too low.

In this way, the indoor air is processed through the total heat exchange module, which not only provides fresh air for the indoor environment, but also reduces the temperature of the indoor environment to a certain extent. The temperature of the environment can increase the relative humidity of the indoor environment, thereby increasing the perceived humidity of the indoor users.

Under the action of the full heat exchange module, after the current indoor ambient temperature drops to meet the preset temperature range, if the indoor ambient humidity is still lower than the first humidity threshold, then the full heat exchange module will be controlled to stop working and the humidification module will be turned on .

In the implementation of the present disclosure, the first humidity threshold is used to characterize the humidity critical value to ensure the user's health, that is, when the indoor ambient humidity is lower than the first humidity threshold, the indoor ambient humidity is too low, and the user stays in this environment for a period of time. Over time, it is easy to cause respiratory discomfort.

The second humidity threshold represents a minimum humidity threshold that meets the comfort of indoor users, wherein the second humidity threshold is greater than the first humidity threshold. When the indoor ambient humidity is greater than or equal to the second humidity threshold, indoor users can feel very comfortable; while when the indoor ambient humidity is lower than the second humidity threshold, indoor users may feel dry.

As shown in FIG. 4 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

S31. The air conditioner acquires activity status information of the user when the indoor environment humidity is greater than or equal to the first humidity threshold and less than the second humidity threshold.

S32. The air conditioner determines a humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the current operating mode of the air conditioner according to the ambient temperature information and the activity state information.

In this way, when the humidity of the indoor environment does not affect the health of the user so much, whether to humidify the room through the air conditioner needs to consider the current indoor ambient temperature and the user's activity status information. So that the humidity adjustment strategy executed by the air conditioner can adapt to the user's current needs for the indoor environment; effectively avoid the humidity adjustment strategy determined only based on the indoor environment temperature from being unable to meet the needs of the user's current activity state. In order to realize that the air conditioner is adjusting the environmental humidity, it can effectively avoid the improper fluctuation of other environmental parameters from affecting the comfort requirements of the indoor users in the current active state.

Optionally, the air conditioner is equipped with an infrared sensor. To obtain the user's body temperature information, the user's infrared image information can be obtained through the infrared sensor, and the temperature data of each body part of the user can be determined according to the temperature data corresponding to each area in the infrared image information.

Optionally, the body temperature information includes temperature data of at least one body part of the user; determining the current degree of dryness of the user according to the temperature data of at least one body part of the user includes: acquiring infrared image information detected by an infrared sensor; In this method, the temperature data of at least one body part of the user is determined; according to the body temperature data, the current degree of dryness of the user is determined. Wherein, the user's body parts may include the mouth, throat, and nasal cavity of the user's body.

Optionally, the ambient temperature information includes indoor ambient temperature and outdoor ambient temperature; according to the ambient temperature information and activity state information, determine the corresponding humidity adjustment strategy of the air conditioner in the current operating mode, including: when the activity state information indicates that the user is in a sleep state In this case, obtain the infrared image information detected by the infrared sensor; determine the user's humidity adjustment requirements for the current indoor environment according to the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and infrared image information; determine the humidity adjustment strategy according to the humidity adjustment requirements.

In this way, according to the analysis and processing of the user's infrared image information, the user's current humidity adjustment needs are effectively judged, and then the air conditioner is controlled to implement a humidity adjustment strategy that meets the user's needs, so that the humidity adjustment strategy executed by the air conditioner can adapt to the user's current indoor environment. Requirements: Effectively avoid that the humidity adjustment strategy determined only based on the indoor ambient temperature cannot meet the special needs of the user in the sleeping state. In order to realize that the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it can effectively avoid improper fluctuations of other environmental parameters from affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users in the sleeping state.

Optionally, determine the user's current somatosensory dryness in the following manner: continuously acquire the temperature data of the user's nasal cavity; determine the user's breathing information according to the two adjacent nasal cavity temperature data; determine the user's current dryness according to the breathing information. The degree of dryness of the body.

In practical applications, the dryness of the environment can easily cause changes in the user's exhalation frequency, such as deepening the breathing degree and increasing the breathing frequency in a short period of time. The embodiments of the present disclosure analyze the user's breathing information through the temperature data of the user's nasal cavity, and then analyze the breathing information. The information determines whether the user has breathing characteristics caused by dryness, and then determines the user's current dryness level based on the analysis results of the breathing characteristics.

Optionally, according to the indoor ambient temperature, outdoor ambient temperature, and infrared image information, determine the user's humidity adjustment requirements for the current indoor environment; determine the humidity adjustment strategy according to the humidity adjustment requirements, including: the temperature between the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature When the difference is greater than or equal to the preset temperature threshold, determine the user's oral temperature data and throat temperature data in the infrared image information; determine the user's swallowing information according to the oral temperature data and throat temperature data; determine the user's swallowing information based on the swallowing information The user's current somatosensory dryness; if the current somatosensory dryness indicates that the user has a need for humidification, execute the humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the current somatosensory dryness.

Optionally, determining the user's swallowing information according to the oral temperature data and throat temperature data includes: determining the temperature change curve of the user's oral cavity and throat according to the user's oral temperature data and throat temperature data; according to the temperature change curve, determining User's swallow information.

In practical applications, the air conditioner stores the reference temperature change curves of the mouth and throat when the user sleeps and does not swallow; the matching between the temperature change curves of the user's mouth and throat determined by the air conditioner and the reference temperature change curve , to determine the user's gulp information. Specifically, in the case that the user's actual mouth and throat temperature change curve matches the reference temperature change curve, it means that the user does not swallow during the sleep interval, then it is determined that the user's current somatosensory dryness is the one indicating that the somatosensory dryness is relatively low. The first degree of dryness: There is a mismatch between the user's actual mouth and throat temperature change curve and the reference temperature change curve, which means that the user has swallowing movements during the sleeping period.

Specifically, when it is determined that there is a swallowing action in the sleep interval of the user, the number of times the user swallows within a preset time period is determined according to the matching between the actual temperature change curve of the user's mouth and throat and the reference temperature change curve. If the user's swallowing times within the preset time period is less than the reference number of times, it is determined that the user's current somatosensory dryness is the second dryness level indicating that the somatosensory dryness is medium; if the user's swallowing times within the preset time period is greater than Or if it is equal to the reference number of times, it is determined that the user's current somatosensory dryness level is the third dryness level indicating a relatively high somatosensory dryness level.

As shown in FIG. 5 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides another method for controlling an air conditioner, including:

S41. The air conditioner acquires infrared image information detected by the infrared sensor when the activity state information indicates that the user is in a sleeping state.

S42. The air conditioner determines the user's mouth temperature data and throat temperature data from the infrared image information when the temperature difference between the indoor environment temperature and the outdoor environment temperature is greater than or equal to a preset temperature threshold.

S43. The air conditioner determines the swallowing information of the user according to the mouth temperature data and the throat temperature data.

S44. The air conditioner determines the current degree of dryness of the user according to the swallowing information.

S45. The air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the current perceived dryness when the current perceived dryness indicates that the user has a need for humidification.

In this way, the humidity adjustment strategy suitable for the air conditioner in the current operation mode can be determined through the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be controlled to execute the humidity adjustment strategy. In this way, when the indoor ambient humidity of the indoor space where the air conditioner is located does not meet the ambient humidity range expected by the user, the air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy adapted to its current operating mode, so that the indoor environment can be adjusted during the humidity adjustment process. The way is more in line with the needs of users for the indoor environment. Therefore, it is effectively avoided that the humidity adjustment strategy determined only based on the indoor ambient temperature cannot meet the special needs of the user in the sleeping state. In order to realize that the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it can effectively avoid improper fluctuations of other environmental parameters from affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users in the sleeping state.

As shown in FIG. 6 , an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling an air conditioner, including a processor (processor) 100 and a memory (memory) 101 . Optionally, the device may also include a communication interface (Communication Interface) 102 and a bus 103. Wherein, the processor 100 , the communication interface 102 , and the memory 101 can communicate with each other through the bus 103 . Communication interface 102 may be used for information transfer. The processor 100 can call the logic instructions in the memory 101 to execute the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above embodiments.

In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 101 can be implemented in the form of software functional units and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product.

As a computer-readable storage medium, the memory 101 can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions/modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The processor 100 executes the program instructions/modules stored in the memory 101 to execute functional applications and data processing, that is, to implement the method for controlling the air conditioner in the above-mentioned embodiments.

The memory 101 may include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system and an application program required by at least one function; the data storage area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, and the like. In addition, the memory 101 may include a high-speed random access memory, and may also include a non-volatile memory.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, including the above-mentioned device for controlling an air conditioner.

With the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the humidity adjustment strategy suitable for the air conditioner in the current operation mode can be determined through the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be controlled to execute the humidity adjustment strategy. In this way, when the indoor ambient humidity of the indoor space where the air conditioner is located does not meet the ambient humidity range expected by the user, the air conditioner executes a humidity adjustment strategy adapted to its current operating mode, so that the indoor environment can be adjusted during the humidity adjustment process. The way is more in line with the needs of users for the indoor environment. In this way, while the air conditioner is adjusting the ambient humidity, it is possible to effectively avoid the occurrence of undue fluctuations of other environmental parameters affecting the comfort requirements of indoor users.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium, storing computer-executable instructions, and the computer-executable instructions are configured to execute the above-mentioned method for controlling an air conditioner.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program product, the computer program product includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium, the computer program includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the The computer executes the above method for controlling the air conditioner.

The above-mentioned computer-readable storage medium may be a transitory computer-readable storage medium, or a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in the form of software products, which are stored in a storage medium and include one or more instructions to make a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network equipment, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage medium can be a non-transitory storage medium, including: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disk or optical disc, etc. A medium that can store program code, or a transitory storage medium.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may incorporate structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The examples merely represent possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations may be varied. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of other embodiments. Also, the terms used in the present application are used to describe the embodiments only and are not used to limit the claims. As used in the examples and description of the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well unless the context clearly indicates otherwise . Similarly, the term "and/or" as used in this application is meant to include any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed ones. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variants "comprises" and/or comprising (comprising) etc. refer to stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or The presence of a component does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groupings of these. Without further limitations, an element defined by the statement "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method or apparatus comprising said element. Herein, what each embodiment focuses on may be the difference from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts of the various embodiments may refer to each other. For the method, product, etc. disclosed in the embodiment, if it corresponds to the method part disclosed in the embodiment, then the relevant part can refer to the description of the method part.

Those skilled in the art can appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed by hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Said artisans may implement the described functions using different methods for each particular application, but such implementation should not be regarded as exceeding the scope of the disclosed embodiments. The skilled person can clearly understand that for the convenience and brevity of the description, the specific working process of the above-described system, device and unit can refer to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

In the embodiments disclosed herein, the disclosed methods and products (including but not limited to devices, equipment, etc.) can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are only illustrative. For example, the division of the units may only be a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined Or it can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored, or not implemented. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units may be in electrical, mechanical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or may be distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, each unit may exist separately physically, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

The flowchart and block diagrams in the Figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, program segment, or part of code that includes one or more Executable instructions. In some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or they may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than that disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific agreement between different operations or steps. order. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may, in fact, be performed substantially concurrently, or they may sometimes be performed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. Each block in the block diagrams and/or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowcharts, can be implemented by a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or can be implemented by dedicated hardware implemented in combination with computer instructions.

Claims

A method for controlling an air conditioner, comprising:

Acquiring the operating mode information of the air conditioner when the indoor ambient humidity is less than the first humidity threshold;

Determine a humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the air conditioner in the current operating mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operating mode information;

The air conditioner is controlled to execute the operation instruction determined according to the humidity adjustment strategy.
The method according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode of the air conditioner includes a heating operation mode; and determining the corresponding humidity of the air conditioner in the current operation mode according to the ambient temperature information and the operation mode information Regulatory strategies, including:

If the current operation mode is the heating operation mode, the humidity adjustment strategy is determined according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information.
The method according to claim 2, wherein the air conditioner is equipped with a humidification module; and determining the humidity adjustment strategy according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information includes:

In a case where the indoor environment temperature conforms to a preset temperature range, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes controlling the humidification module to humidify the indoor environment.
The method according to claim 2, characterized in that the air conditioner has a total heat exchange module, and the total heat exchange module at least includes an air supply pipeline through which outdoor air circulates indoors and an exhaust pipe through which indoor air circulates outdoors When the total heat exchange module is running, the air supply pipeline and the exhaust pipeline perform heat exchange; the humidity adjustment strategy is determined according to the indoor ambient temperature in the ambient temperature information ,include:

When the indoor ambient temperature is higher than an upper limit of a preset temperature range, determining the humidity adjustment strategy includes controlling the total heat exchange module to be in an operating state.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:

When the indoor ambient humidity is greater than or equal to the first humidity threshold and less than the second humidity threshold, acquire the user's activity status information;

According to the ambient temperature information and the activity state information, determine the humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the air conditioner in the current operating mode.
The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the air conditioner is equipped with an infrared sensor, and the ambient temperature information includes indoor ambient temperature and outdoor ambient temperature; and according to the ambient temperature information and the activity state information, determining the temperature of the air conditioner The corresponding humidity regulation strategy in the current operating mode includes:

In the case where the activity state information indicates that the user is in a sleeping state, acquiring infrared image information detected by the infrared sensor;

According to the indoor environment temperature, the outdoor environment temperature and the infrared image information, determine the user's demand for humidity adjustment of the current indoor environment;

The humidity adjustment strategy is determined according to the humidity adjustment requirement.
The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, according to the indoor environment temperature, the outdoor environment temperature and the infrared image information, the user's humidity adjustment requirements for the current indoor environment are determined, and according to the humidity adjustment requirements, Determine the humidity regulation strategy, including:

In the case where the temperature difference between the indoor ambient temperature and the outdoor ambient temperature is greater than or equal to a preset temperature threshold, in the infrared image information, determine the user's mouth temperature data and throat temperature data;

determining the swallowing information of the user according to the oral cavity temperature data and the throat temperature data;

According to the swallowing information, determine the user's current somatosensory dryness;

In a case where the current perceived dryness level indicates that the user has a need for humidification, a humidity adjustment strategy corresponding to the current perceived dryness level is executed.
A device for controlling an air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, wherein the processor is configured to execute the program described in any one of claims 1 to 7 when executing the program instructions. The described method for controlling an air conditioner.
An air conditioner, characterized by comprising the device for controlling the air conditioner as claimed in claim 8.
A storage medium storing program instructions, wherein the program instructions execute the method for controlling an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when running.