WO2023184983A1

WO2023184983A1 - Method, apparatus and system for direct connection control of air conditioner, and storage medium

Info

Publication number: WO2023184983A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/130556
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陈栋; 丁威; 吴炳良; 张桂芳
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: 2022-03-30
Filing date: 2022-11-08
Publication date: 2023-10-05
Also published as: CN114786279A

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners. Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for direct connection control of an air conditioner, and a storage medium. The air conditioner is provided with a communication Internet of Things module of a local area network WiFi and Bluetooth (BLE). The method comprises: sending a BLE connection request to an air conditioner; under a condition that it is determined that a BLE connection with the air conditioner is established according to the BLE connection request, running a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner; and under a condition that network attribute information of a set local area network WiFi network is obtained, sending the network attribute information to the air conditioner by means of the BLE connection, so that the communication Internet of Things module of the air conditioner is connected to the set local area network WiFi network according to the network attribute information. Therefore, under the condition that terminal network resources are not occupied, application scenes of an air conditioner are expanded, and the user experience is also improved.

Description

Method, device, system and storage medium for air-conditioning direct connection control

This application is filed based on a Chinese patent application with application number 202210322297.8 and a filing date of March 30, 2022, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated into this application as a reference.

Technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioning, for example, to methods, devices, systems and storage media for direct control of air conditioning.

Background technique

With the popularization of smart technology, smart air conditioners have become an indispensable device in home life, and they are also a part of the smart home network and can be used for networking applications. At present, air conditioner networking relies on the wireless LAN WIFI network in the area. However, not all application scenarios have reliable WIFI networks in the area where the air conditioner is located. Therefore, some air conditioner network controls, network applications, etc. cannot be used, and Damage to user experience.

Contents of the invention

In order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simplified summary is provided below. This summary is not intended to be a general review, nor is it intended to identify key/important elements or delineate the scope of the embodiments, but is intended to serve as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, device, system and storage medium for direct control of air conditioners to solve technical problems that need to be expanded in air conditioner application scenarios. The air conditioner is equipped with a communication IoT module of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE.

In some embodiments, the method includes:

Send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner;

When it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request, run a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner;

When the network attribute information of the local area network WIFI network is obtained, the network attribute information is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can be configured according to the network attributes. Information about connecting to the set LAN WIFI network.

In some embodiments, the device for air-conditioning direct connection control includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions. The processor is configured to execute the above-mentioned method for air-conditioning direct connection when executing the program instructions. Control Method.

In some embodiments, the storage medium stores program instructions, and when the program instructions are run, the above method for direct air-conditioning control is executed.

In some embodiments, the system includes: an air conditioner, a terminal and a platform server configured with a communication IoT module of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE, wherein,

The terminal is configured to send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner; when it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request, run a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner; in When the network attribute information of the local area network WIFI network is obtained, the network attribute information is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can adjust the network attribute information according to the network attribute information. Connect to the set LAN WIFI network.

The methods, devices and systems for direct air conditioning control provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

The terminal can establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner. Through the BLE connection, the terminal can directly control the air conditioner, and can send the network attribute information of the WIFI network to the air conditioner through the BLE connection. In this way, the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can Automatically connect to the set WIFI network based on the network attribute information, so that when there is no reliable WIFI network in the area where the air conditioner is located, it can also connect to the corresponding set WIFI network through the network attribute information sent by the terminal for networking applications. While occupying terminal network resources, it expands the application scenarios of air conditioners and improves user experience.

The above 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 corresponding drawings. These exemplary descriptions and drawings do not constitute limitations to the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not limited to scale and in which:

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a direct-connected control system for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a direct connection control method for air conditioners provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of a method for air conditioning information management provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of information interaction for direct connection control of air conditioners provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a direct-connected control device for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a direct-connected control device for 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 for reference only and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for convenience of explanation, multiple details are provided 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 to simplify the drawings.

The terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the embodiments of the present disclosure and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that data so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances for the purposes of the embodiments of the disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

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

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

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

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner is equipped with a LAN (Wireless Fidelity, WIFI) and Bluetooth (Bluetooth Low Energe, BLE) communication IoT module. In this way, the terminal can establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner, and can control the air conditioner through the BLE connection. Direct connection control, and the network attribute information of the set WIFI network can be sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection. Therefore, the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can automatically connect to the set WIFI network based on the network attribute information, so that the area where the air conditioner is located When there is no WIFI network to rely on, you can also use the network attribute information sent by the terminal to connect to the corresponding set WIFI network for networking applications, which expands the application scenarios of air conditioners and improves the user experience. In addition, when the terminal establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner, it can perform type coding, communication IoT module address information, and verification of the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal, further improving the security of the BLE connection and thus improving the direct connection control of the air conditioner. security.

Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a direct-connected control system for air conditioning provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the direct connection control system for air conditioners includes: an air conditioner 100 equipped with a communication IoT module 110 of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE, a terminal 200 and a platform server 300.

Among them, the terminal 200 can establish a Bluetooth connection with the air conditioner 100, and the terminal 200 can perform remote data communication with the platform server 300, and the platform server 300 can perform equipment management on the air conditioner 100. Moreover, the terminal 200 is configured to send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner 100; after determining that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner 100 according to the BLE connection request, run the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner; after obtaining the set local area network In the case of the network attribute information of the WIFI network, the network attribute information is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner 100 is connected to the set LAN WIFI network according to the network attribute information.

There is no wireless WIFI network in the area where the air conditioner 100 is located, or the air conditioner 100 cannot automatically connect to the WIFI network after it is powered on. However, after the air conditioner 100 is powered on, it can perform BLE broadcast through the communication IoT module 110.

In this way, the terminal 200 can obtain the current type code of the air conditioner 100 and the current communication IoT module address information based on the Bluetooth BLE broadcast sent out by the air conditioner 100 when it is powered on. Each model series of air conditioners has a type code TypeID. Since the communication IoT module 110 in the air conditioner has a network communication function, the communication IoT module also has an address information that confirms the location of the network device, that is, the communication IoT module address information, which can be a media access control bit. Media Access Control Address (MAC) address information. In this way, the terminal 200 can obtain the current TypeID and MAC of the air conditioner 100 through the Bluetooth BLE broadcast sent out by the air conditioner 100 when it is powered on.

The platform server 300 can manage the information of air conditioners. When the air conditioners are produced, the platform server can record and store the equipment information of each air conditioner, including: machine number, model, IoT module MAC, etc., and can correspond one to one.

In this way, the terminal 200 can obtain the device information of the air conditioner 100 based on the obtained current TypeID and MAC, so that the platform server 300 can distinguish and display the air conditioners.

After the terminal 200 searches or discovers the air conditioner 100, it can establish a BLE connection request with the air conditioner 100, that is, the terminal 200 can send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner 100. After the terminal 200 searches for the air conditioner 100, it can send a BLE connection request, or , after the terminal 200 searches for the air conditioner 100, it sends a BLE connection request to the air conditioner 100 according to the user instruction. In this way, the air conditioner 100 is the air conditioner to be connected, that is, the target air conditioner.

In some embodiments, if the terminal 200 has established a BLE connection with the target air conditioner 100, it is directly determined that the BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner. That is, if the recorded BLE connection includes the BLE connection with the air conditioner 100, it is determined that the BLE connection with the air conditioner 100 has been established. The air conditioner 100 has established a BLE connection. In this way, the terminal 200 can directly run the control application for the direct connection of the air conditioner 100. That is, the control page of the air conditioner 100 can be presented on the terminal 200. After receiving the control instructions generated by the user based on the control page, the air conditioner 100 Take direct control.

In some embodiments, if the terminal 200 establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100 for the first time, or the terminal 200 deletes the relevant information of the air conditioner 100, or the device information of the air conditioner 100 changes, that is, the recorded BLE connection does not include the BLE connection with the air conditioner 100. connection, when establishing a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100, one or more of the type coding information, the communication IoT module address information, and the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal need to be verified. After the verification is passed, the BLE connection can be established.

In some embodiments, the terminal 200 can send the obtained current type code of the air conditioner and the current communication IoT module address information to the platform server 300. The platform server 300 can combine the saved communication IoT module address information and the first In the type coding information, the first current type code corresponding to the current communication IoT module address information is found. If the current type code matches the first current type code, then it can be confirmed that the verification has passed, and the terminal 200 can The connection notification message is sent, thereby establishing a BLE connection between the terminal 200 and the air conditioner 100 .

In some embodiments, the platform server 300 also saves the signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between each model of air conditioner and the terminal at a set distance, that is, the air conditioner of the same model can perform the signal strength test of the Bluetooth signal, wherein the terminal can Set the location before setting the signal air conditioner, obtain the first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between the set model air conditioner, and send the first signal strength value and the first type code corresponding to the set model to the platform server Save, so that the platform server can match the type code of the air conditioner, the address information of the communication IoT module and the first signal strength value one-to-one and save it.

In this way, when the terminal 200 establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100, after the terminal 200 sends a BLE connection request to the air conditioner 100, it obtains the current signal strength value of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the terminal 200 and the air conditioner 100, and can obtain the current signal strength value and the current type code. The address information of the current communication IoT module is synchronized to the platform server 300. In this way, the platform server 300 obtains the first current type code and the first current code that match the current communication IoT module address information, the first type coding information and the first signal strength value from the saved communication IoT module address information. Signal strength value, where, in the case where the current type code matches the first current type code, if the current signal strength value matches the first current signal strength value, a connection notification message can be generated and sent to the terminal 200, thereby, After receiving the connection notification message returned by the platform server, the terminal 200 establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100 .

In the case that the current type code does not match the first current type code, or in the case that the first current signal strength value is not obtained, the platform server 300 generates a connection failure notification message and sends it to the terminal 200, so that the terminal 200 After receiving the unavailable connection notification message returned by the platform server, process the reminder that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control.

In the case where the current type code matches the first current type code, if the current signal strength value does not match the first current signal strength value, the platform server 300 generates a pending connection notification message and sends it to the terminal 200, so that the terminal 200 After receiving the connection pending notification message returned by the platform server, prompt processing is performed to move closer to the air conditioner position. Wherein, if the difference between the first current signal strength value and the current signal strength value is greater than the set value, it can be determined that the current signal strength value does not match the first current signal strength value. At this time, the terminal 200 may prompt to approach the air conditioner. 100 and then connect.

It can be seen that when the terminal establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner, it can perform type coding, communication IoT module address information, and verification of the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal, further improving the security of the BLE connection and thus improving the direct connection control of the air conditioner. security.

After the terminal 200 establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100, the mobile terminal 200 can directly run the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner 100, that is, the control page of the air conditioner 100 can be presented on the terminal 200, and the control instructions generated by the user according to the control page are received. The air conditioner 100 is directly controlled.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioner has network functions, and the communication IoT module is also configured with LAN WIFI. Therefore, after the terminal 200 establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner 100, the terminal 200 obtains the network attribute information that sets the LAN WIFI network, for example. : After obtaining the WIFI network name and password, you can connect through BLE and send network attribute information to the air conditioner. In this way, the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can connect to the set LAN WIFI network based on the network attribute information. As a result, the air conditioner is directly connected to WIFI. The network does not occupy terminal network resources, thus not affecting the terminal control experience.

Therefore, the network attribute information of the set WIFI network is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection. Therefore, the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can automatically connect to the set WIFI network based on the network attribute information, so that there is no WIFI to rely on in the area where the air conditioner is located. When connecting to the Internet, you can also use the network attribute information sent by the terminal to connect to the corresponding set WIFI network for networking applications. This expands the application scenarios of air conditioners and improves the user experience without occupying terminal network resources.

Of course, after the terminal 200 completes the direct control of the air conditioner 100, it can send a disconnection BLE connection request to the air conditioner, so that the air conditioner runs in the BLE broadcast mode, that is, the terminal 200 exits the control page of the air conditioner 100 and disconnects the BLE connection with the air conditioner. , the air conditioner 100 returns to the BLE broadcast mode to prepare for the next connection control.

It can be seen that in the system for direct control of air conditioners, the terminal can directly control the air conditioner.

FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart of a direct air-conditioning control method provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The air conditioner is equipped with a communication IoT module of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE, as shown in Figure 2. The process for direct connection control of the air conditioner includes:

Step 201: Send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner.

In this disclosed embodiment, after the air conditioner is powered on, BLE broadcast can be performed through the communication IoT module 110 . After the terminal obtains the current type code of the air conditioner and the current communication IoT module address information through the Bluetooth BLE broadcast sent out by the air conditioner when it is powered on, it can directly send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner, or the terminal obtains the current type code of the air conditioner and the current After communicating the IoT module address information and presenting the air conditioner information, it sends a BLE connection request to the air conditioner according to the received user instructions.

When each air conditioner is produced, the platform server can record and store the equipment information of each air conditioner, including: machine number, model, IoT module MAC, etc., and can correspond one to one. That is, the platform server records the equipment information of each air conditioner and the address information of the communication IoT module when the air conditioner is generated. Therefore, in some embodiments, after the terminal obtains the current type code of the air conditioner and the current communication IoT module address information through the Bluetooth BLE broadcast emitted by the air conditioner when it is powered on, it can obtain the current type code and the current communication IoT module address information from the platform server. The communication IoT module address information matches the air-conditioning equipment information, so that different air-conditioning equipment can be distinguished and displayed. In this way, the user instruction generated by the user based on the displayed air conditioning equipment information is received, and a BLE connection request is initiated to the air conditioner. The air conditioner is the air conditioner to be connected and is the target air conditioner.

Step 202: After it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request, run the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner.

In some embodiments, if a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner, it is directly determined that the BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner. That is, if the recorded BLE connection includes a BLE connection with the air conditioner, it is determined that the BLE connection with the air conditioner has been established. BLE connection, in this way, the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner can be directly run, the control page of the air conditioner can be presented on the display interface, and the air conditioner can be directly controlled according to the control instructions generated by the user based on the control page.

In some embodiments, if a BLE connection is established with the air conditioner for the first time, or the relevant information of the air conditioner is deleted, or the air conditioning equipment information changes, that is, the recorded BLE connection does not include the BLE connection with the air conditioner, then the BLE connection with the air conditioner is established. When connecting, verification is required. Only after the verification passes can a BLE connection be established. Among them, the verification can be performed based on one or more of the type encoding information, the communication IoT module address information, and the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal.

For example: verification based on type encoding information and communication IoT module address information. The platform server records the equipment information of each air conditioner and the communication IoT module address information. Therefore, the obtained current type code and the current communication IoT module address information can be synchronized to the platform server. Therefore, the platform server can save Among the communication IoT module address information and the first type coding information, the first current type code corresponding to the current communication IoT module address information is found. If the current type code matches the first current type code, then, It is confirmed that the verification has passed, and the connection notification message can be sent. Therefore, after receiving the connection notification message returned by the platform server, a BLE connection is established with the air conditioner, which confirms that the BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner.

In some embodiments, for air conditioners of the same model, the Bluetooth signal strength test can be performed, that is, the first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between the air conditioner of the set model and the air conditioner is located at the set position; the first signal strength value can be obtained. The signal strength value and the first type code corresponding to the set model are sent to the platform server for storage.

For example: the test terminal is located x meters (such as 1 meter) in front of the air conditioner of the set model, detects the first signal strength value S0 of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the air conditioner and the air conditioner, and uploads it to the platform server, that is, the platform server can Correlate the type code of the air conditioner, the address information of the communication IoT module and the first signal strength value one-to-one and save them. In this way, verification can be performed based on the type encoding information, communication IoT module address information, and the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal.

Therefore, obtain the current signal strength value of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the air conditioner and the air conditioner; synchronize the current signal strength value, as well as the current type code and the current communication IoT module address information to the platform server; after receiving the connection notification returned by the platform server In the case of a message, a BLE connection is established with the air conditioner; among which, the platform server obtains the address information matching the current communication IoT module from the saved communication IoT module address information, first type encoding information and first signal strength value The first current type code and the first current signal strength value, and if the current type code and the first current type code match, if the current signal strength value matches the first current signal strength value, a connection notification message is generated.

In some embodiments, upon receiving the unconnection notification message returned by the platform server, a reminder process is performed that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control, wherein the platform server performs a warning process when the current type code does not match the first current type code. In this case, or if the first current signal strength value is not obtained, a connection failure notification message is generated.

In some embodiments, upon receiving the notification message to be connected returned by the platform server, prompt processing for moving close to the air conditioner location is performed, where the platform server, if the current type code matches the first current type code, if When the current signal strength value does not match the first current signal strength value, a pending connection notification message is generated.

If the platform server determines that the TypeID corresponding to the current MAC information is incorrect, or if the first current signal strength value S0 corresponding to the current MAC information is not obtained, it can be determined that the terminal cannot establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner, and can send a connection failure notification message, thereby , it can be determined that the BLE connection cannot be established with the air conditioner, and the reminder processing that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control can be processed.

The platform server determines that the TypeID corresponding to the current MAC information matches, and also obtains the first current signal strength value S0 corresponding to the current MAC information. However, the current signal strength value S1 does not match the first current signal strength value S0, and S0 and S1 The difference is not within the set range, it can be determined that S0 and S1 do not match, and a pending connection notification message is sent. In this way, it can be determined that the air conditioner is pending connection, and a prompt process for moving close to the air conditioner position is performed.

Of course, reminder processing can be carried out through voice, text, etc. reminders.

After establishing a BLE connection with the air conditioner, you can directly run the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner. The control page of the air conditioner will be displayed on the display interface, and the air conditioner will be directly controlled based on the control instructions generated by the user based on the control page. control.

Step 203: After obtaining the network attribute information of the set LAN WIFI network, send the network attribute information to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner connects to the set LAN WIFI network according to the network attribute information.

During the direct connection control of the air conditioner, if the network attribute information of the LAN WIFI network is obtained based on the user input information or the network received information, such as: WIFI network name and password, in this way, the established BLE Connect and send network attribute information to the air conditioner. The air conditioner is equipped with a communication IoT module with LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE. Therefore, the LAN WIFI function of the communication IoT module can automatically connect to the set LAN WIFI network based on the network attribute information. In this way, the application scenarios of air conditioners are expanded and the user experience is improved without occupying terminal network resources and without affecting the direct connection control of the terminal.

It can be seen that in the embodiment of the present disclosure, a BLE connection can be established with the air conditioner, and the air conditioner can be directly controlled through the BLE connection, and the network attribute information for setting the WIFI network can be sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the air conditioner The communication IoT module can automatically connect to the set WIFI network according to the network attribute information, so that when there is no reliable WIFI network in the area where the air conditioner is located, it can also connect to the corresponding set WIFI network through the network attribute information sent by the terminal. , networked applications expand the application scenarios of air conditioners and improve user experience. In addition, when establishing a BLE connection with the air conditioner, the type coding, communication IoT module address information, and signal strength verification of the Bluetooth signal can be performed, further improving the security of the BLE connection and thus improving the efficiency of direct air conditioner control. safety.

Of course, after completing the command control of the air conditioner, the air conditioner control application can be launched, and a disconnection BLE connection request can be sent to the air conditioner, causing the air conditioner to run in BLE broadcast mode in preparation for the next connection control.

The following operation procedures are collected into specific embodiments to illustrate the direct air-conditioning control process provided by the embodiments of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the platform server can manage air conditioner information, data, etc. during the air conditioner generation process.

FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of a method for air conditioning information management provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the air conditioning information management process includes:

Step 301: During the air conditioner production process, the platform server records the equipment information of each air conditioner.

The air conditioner is equipped with a communication IoT module of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE, and the device information includes: one or more of the machine code, signal, type code and communication IoT module MAC of the air conditioner.

Step 302: The platform server receives the first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal reported by the mobile terminal and the set model of the air conditioner, where the distance between the air conditioner and the mobile terminal is set.

For example: the mobile terminal is located 1 meter in front of the air conditioner. The mobile terminal detects the first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between the mobile terminal and the set model of air conditioner, and reports it to the platform server.

Step 301 and step 302 can be run in parallel.

Step 303: The platform server stores the air conditioning equipment information and the corresponding first signal strength value in one-to-one correspondence.

In this way, the platform server realizes the management of air conditioning data information. Therefore, in the system as shown in Figure 1, the terminal can be a mobile terminal and can realize direct control of the air conditioner.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of signaling interaction for direct connection control of air conditioners provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 4, the process of direct connection control of air conditioners includes:

Step 401: After the air conditioner is powered on, it sends out a BLE broadcast

Step 402: The mobile terminal obtains the current type code TypeID of the air conditioner and the current MAC information of the communication IoT module according to the Bluetooth BLE broadcast sent out by the air conditioner when it is powered on.

Step 403: The mobile terminal obtains the device information corresponding to the air conditioner from the platform server based on the current TypeID and current MAC information, and distinguishes different air conditioners for display.

Step 404: According to receiving the user instruction, the mobile terminal sends a BLE connection request to the air conditioner.

The current air conditioner that receives the BLE connection request is the air conditioner to be connected and is the target air conditioner.

Step 405: Determine whether the recorded BLE connection includes the BLE connection with the current air conditioner? If yes, execute step 415; otherwise, execute step 406.

Step 406: The mobile terminal obtains the current signal strength value S1 of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the mobile terminal and the air conditioner, and sends the current S1, current TypeID and current MAC information to the platform server.

Step 407: The platform server obtains the first current TypeID and the first current signal strength value S0 corresponding to the current MAC information from the saved air-conditioning data information.

Step 408: Determine whether the first current signal strength value S0 exists? If yes, execute step 409; otherwise, execute step 413.

Step 409: Determine whether the current TypeID matches the first current TypeID? If yes, perform step 410; otherwise, perform step 413.

Step 410: Determine whether the current S0 and the current S1 match? If yes, go to step 411; otherwise, go to step 412.

Step 411: The platform server sends a connection notification message to the mobile terminal.

Step 412: The platform server sends a pending connection notification message to the mobile terminal.

Step 413: The platform server sends a connection failure notification message to the mobile terminal.

Step 414: After receiving the connection notification message returned by the platform server, the mobile terminal establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner.

Step 415: The mobile terminal runs the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner.

Step 416: According to the user input information, the mobile terminal obtains the network attribute information for setting the local area network WIFI network.

Step 417: Through the BLE connection, the mobile terminal sends network attribute information to the air conditioner.

Step 418: The communication IoT module of the air conditioner connects to the set LAN WIFI network according to the network attribute information and performs network applications.

Step 419: When the mobile terminal receives the instruction to exit direct connection control, it stops running the control application for direct connection of the air conditioner, and sends a disconnection BLE connection request to the air conditioner.

Step 420: The air conditioner runs in BLE broadcast mode.

Step 421: When the mobile terminal receives the unavailable connection notification message returned by the platform server, it processes a reminder that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control.

Step 422: After receiving the connection pending notification message returned by the platform server, the mobile terminal performs prompt processing to move closer to the air conditioner position.

It can be seen that in this embodiment, the mobile terminal can establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner, and can directly control the air conditioner through the BLE connection, and can send the network attribute information of the WIFI network to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, thereby, The communication IoT module of the air conditioner can automatically connect to the set WIFI network based on the network attribute information for networking applications. This expands the application scenarios of the air conditioner and improves the user experience without occupying terminal network resources. In addition, when the mobile terminal establishes a BLE connection with the air conditioner, it can perform type coding, communication IoT module address information, and verification of the signal strength of the Bluetooth signal, further improving the security of the BLE connection and thus improving the direct connection of the air conditioner. Controlled security.

According to the above process for air conditioner direct connection control, a device for air conditioner direct connection control can be constructed.

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a direct-connected control device for an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. The direct-connected control device for air conditioning can be applied in a terminal, as shown in Figure 5 , including: a request module 510, a control module 520 and a sending module 530.

The request module 510 is configured to send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner.

The control module 520 is configured to run a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner when it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request.

The sending module 530 is configured to, after obtaining the network attribute information of the set local area network WIFI network, send the network attribute information to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner is connected to the set according to the network attribute information. LAN WIFI network.

In some embodiments, the method further includes: an acquisition module configured to acquire the current type code of the air conditioner and the current communication IoT module address information based on the Bluetooth BLE broadcast issued by the air conditioner when it is powered on.

In some embodiments, control module 520 includes:

The acquisition unit is configured to acquire the current signal strength value of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the air conditioner and the air conditioner.

The synchronization unit is configured to synchronize the current signal strength value, as well as the current type code and the current communication IoT module address information to the platform server.

The establishment unit is configured to establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner upon receiving a connection notification message returned by the platform server; wherein the platform server obtains the saved communication IoT module address information, the first type encoding information and the first signal In the strength value, obtain the first current type code and the first current signal strength value that match the current communication IoT module address information, and if the current type code and the first current type code match, if the current signal strength value When matching the first current signal strength value, a connection notification message is generated.

In some embodiments, it also includes: a first reminder module configured to perform reminder processing that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control when receiving an unavailable connection notification message returned by the platform server, wherein the platform server is currently If the type code does not match the first current type code, or if the first current signal strength value is not obtained, a connection failure notification message is generated.

In some embodiments, it also includes: a second reminder module configured to perform prompt processing for moving close to the air conditioner location upon receiving a notification message to be connected returned by the platform server, wherein the platform server determines the current type encoding and When the first current type code matches, if the current signal strength value does not match the first current signal strength value, a pending connection notification message is generated.

In some embodiments, a disconnect module is further included, configured to send a disconnection BLE connection request to the air conditioner, so that the air conditioner runs in the BLE broadcast mode.

In some embodiments, the method further includes: a test module configured to obtain a first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between the air conditioner of the set model and the air conditioner, where the air conditioner is located at the set position; and set the first signal strength value to The first type code corresponding to the model is sent to the platform server for storage. The platform server records the equipment information of each air conditioner and the address information of the communication IoT module when the air conditioner is generated.

It can be seen that in this embodiment, the device for direct control of the air conditioner can directly control the air conditioner through a BLE connection, and can send the network attribute information of the WIFI network to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the air conditioner The communication IoT module can automatically connect to the set WIFI network based on the network attribute information, so that when there is no reliable WIFI network in the area where the air conditioner is located, it can also connect to the corresponding set WIFI network through the network attribute information sent by the terminal. Networked applications expand the application scenarios of air conditioners and improve user experience.

The embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for direct control of air conditioners, the structure of which is shown in Figure 6, including:

The processor 1000 and the memory 1001 may also include a communication interface 1002 and a bus 1003. Among them, the processor 1000, the communication interface 1002, and the memory 1001 can communicate with each other through the bus 1003. Communication interface 1002 may be used for information transmission. The processor 1000 can call logical instructions in the memory 1001 to execute the method for direct air-conditioning control in the above embodiment.

In addition, the above-mentioned logical instructions in the memory 1001 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 1001 can be used to store software programs, computer-executable programs, such as program instructions/modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of the present disclosure. The processor 1000 executes the program instructions/modules stored in the memory 1001 to execute functional applications and data processing, that is, to implement the method for direct air-conditioning control in the above method embodiment.

The memory 1001 may include a stored program area and a stored data area, where the stored program area may store an operating system and an application program required for at least one function; the stored data area may store data created according to the use of the terminal device, etc. In addition, the memory 1001 may include a high-speed random access memory and may also include a non-volatile memory.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a direct-connection control device for air-conditioning, including: a processor and a memory storing program instructions. The processor is configured to execute a direct-connection control method for air-conditioning when executing the program instructions.

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

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage medium that stores program instructions. When the program instructions are run, the above-mentioned method for air-conditioning direct connection control is executed.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program product. The computer program product includes a computer program stored on a storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer is caused to execute The above is used for the direct connection control method of air conditioner.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a computer, the computer implements the above method for air conditioner direct connection control.

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

The technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes one or more instructions to enable a computer device (which may 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 media can be non-transitory storage media, including: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disk or optical disk, etc. A medium that can store program code or a temporary storage medium.

The foregoing description and drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure sufficiently to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may incorporate structural, logical, electrical, process, and other changes. The examples represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, individual components and features are optional and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of other embodiments. The scope of the disclosed embodiments includes the entire scope of the claims, and all available equivalents of the claims. When used in this application, although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used in this application to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, without changing the meaning of the description, a first component can be called a second component, and similarly, a second component can be called a first component, as long as all occurrences of "first component" are renamed consistently and all occurrences of "first component" are Just rename the "second component" consistently. The first element and the second element are both elements, but may not be the same element. Furthermore, the words used in this application are used only to describe the embodiments and not to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. . Similarly, the term "and/or" as used in this application is meant to encompass any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. In addition, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and/or "comprising" etc. refer to stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or The presence of a component does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groupings of these. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in a process, method or apparatus including the stated element. In this article, each embodiment may focus on its differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts among various embodiments may be referred to each other. For the methods, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method part disclosed in the embodiments, then the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method part.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of each example described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented with electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are performed in hardware or software may depend on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. The skilled person may use different methods to implement the described functionality for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered to be beyond the scope of the disclosed embodiments. The skilled person can clearly understand that for the convenience and simplicity of description, the specific working processes of the systems, devices and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be described again 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. Either it can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored, or not implemented. In addition, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of devices or units, and 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 they may be distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to implement this embodiment. In addition, each functional unit in the embodiment of the present disclosure may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically alone, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.

The flowcharts 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 present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that contains one or more components for implementing the specified logical function(s). 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 consecutive blocks may actually execute substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes execute in the reverse order, depending on the functionality involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a sequence different from that disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific distinction between different operations or steps. order. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be performed substantially in parallel, or they may sometimes be performed in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved. Each block in the block diagram and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagram and/or flowchart illustration, may be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or actions, or may be implemented using special purpose hardware implemented in combination with computer instructions.

Claims

A method for direct connection control of an air conditioner, characterized in that the air conditioner is equipped with a communication IoT module of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE. The method includes:

Send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner;

When it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request, run a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner;

When the network attribute information of the local area network WIFI network is obtained, the network attribute information is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can be configured according to the network attributes. Information about connecting to the set LAN WIFI network.
The method according to claim 1, characterized in that before sending the BLE connection request to the air conditioner, it further includes:

According to the Bluetooth BLE broadcast sent out by the air conditioner when it is powered on, the current type code of the air conditioner and the current communication IoT module address information are obtained.
The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the determining that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request includes:

Obtain the current signal strength value of the Bluetooth BLE signal between the air conditioner and the air conditioner;

Synchronize the current signal strength value, as well as the current type code and the current communication IoT module address information to the platform server;

Upon receiving the connection notification message returned by the platform server, establish a BLE connection with the air conditioner; wherein the platform server obtains the saved communication IoT module address information, first type encoding information and first signal Among the strength values, obtain the first current type code and the first current signal strength value that match the current communication IoT module address information, and if the current type code matches the first current type code, if When the current signal strength value matches the first current signal strength value, the connection notification message is generated.
The method according to claim 3, further comprising:

Obtain the first signal strength value of the Bluetooth signal between the air conditioner of the set model, where the air conditioner is located at the set position;

The first signal strength value and the first type code corresponding to the set model are sent to the platform server for storage, wherein the platform server records the equipment information and communication items of each air conditioner when the air conditioner is generated. Joint module group address information.
The method according to claim 3, further comprising:

In the case of receiving the unconnection notification message returned by the platform server, a reminder process is performed that the air conditioner does not support local direct connection control, wherein the platform server selects the current type code and the first current type. In the case that the codes do not match, or in the case that the first current signal strength value is not obtained, the connection failure notification message is generated.
The method according to claim 3, further comprising:

When receiving the notification message to be connected returned by the platform server, a prompt process for moving close to the air conditioner is performed, wherein the platform server performs prompt processing when the current type code matches the first current type code. , if the current signal strength value does not match the first current signal strength value, the pending connection notification message is generated.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the determining that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request includes:

If the recorded BLE connection includes a BLE connection with the air conditioner, it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising:

Send a disconnection BLE connection request to the air conditioner so that the air conditioner runs in BLE broadcast mode.
A device for direct control of air conditioners, the device includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that the processor is configured to execute claims 1 to 8 when executing the program instructions. The method for direct air-conditioning control described in any one of the above.
A storage medium stores program instructions, characterized in that, when the program instructions are run, the method for air-conditioning direct connection control described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is executed.
A system for direct connection control of air conditioners, characterized by including: air conditioners, terminals and platform servers equipped with communication IoT modules of LAN WIFI and Bluetooth BLE, wherein,

The terminal is configured to send a BLE connection request to the air conditioner; when it is determined that a BLE connection has been established with the air conditioner according to the BLE connection request, run a control application for direct connection of the air conditioner; in When the network attribute information of the local area network WIFI network is obtained, the network attribute information is sent to the air conditioner through the BLE connection, so that the communication IoT module of the air conditioner can adjust the network attribute information according to the network attribute information. Connect to the set LAN WIFI network.
A computer program that, when the computer program is executed by a computer, causes the computer to implement the method for direct air-conditioning control as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.
A computer program product. The computer program product includes computer instructions stored on a computer-readable storage medium. When the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer implements the method described in any one of claims 1 to 8. Method for direct air conditioning control.