WO2024066647A1

WO2024066647A1 - Method and device for controlling interconnection between air conditioner and lighting device, and air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2024066647A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/106130
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘光朋; 石衡; 张鹏
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: 2022-09-28
Filing date: 2023-07-06
Publication date: 2024-04-04
Also published as: CN115451521A

Abstract

A method and device (300) for controlling the interconnection between an air conditioner (100) and a lighting device (200), and the air conditioner (100). The method for controlling the interconnection between an air conditioner (100) and a lighting device (200) comprises: receiving a trigger signal for turning on the lighting device (200); controlling the air conditioner (100) to be turned on; detecting the actual state of a door lock (400) of an entrance door; and adjusting the on/off state of the air conditioner (100) according to the actual state of the door lock (400). The solution can implement intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner (100) and the lighting device (200) and can also implement intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner (100) and the door lock (400), so that an intelligent household appliance interconnection scenario is provided, and the intelligence level is effectively improved. The air conditioner (100) is automatically adjusted according to the turn-on of the lighting device (200) and the actual state of the door lock (400), so that the temperature of an indoor environment meets the comfort requirement of a user, thereby effectively improving the use experience of the user.

Description

Interconnection control method and device of air conditioner and lighting device, and air conditioner

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of intelligent control technology, and in particular to an interconnection control method and device for an air conditioner and a lighting device, and an air conditioner.

Background technique

With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, people's requirements for the quality of life are getting higher and higher. People pay more and more attention to the comfort of the living environment, and the demand for environmental conditioning equipment in daily life or work is not limited to traditional functions. More and more people hope that they can make various forms of adjustments according to the real-time needs of users. Among them, environmental conditioning equipment can be home appliances such as air conditioners for adjusting ambient air parameters. However, most of the current environmental conditioning equipment cannot well interpret the concept of interconnection with other devices due to the limitations of their own functions and structures. For example, the current air conditioner and the lighting device at the entrance of the door cannot be effectively interconnected, and cannot be intelligently adjusted according to each other's actual status, and the user experience is poor.

Summary of the invention

One purpose of the present invention is to realize intelligent interconnection between an air conditioner and a lighting device, thereby effectively improving the degree of intelligence.

A further object of the present invention is to automatically adjust the air conditioner according to the lighting condition of the lighting device and the actual state of the door lock, thereby improving the user experience.

In particular, the present invention provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in an indoor environment, and the lighting device is arranged outside the entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing a sound, and the method includes: receiving a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device; controlling the air conditioner to turn on; detecting the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door; and adjusting the on and off state of the air conditioner according to the actual state of the door lock.

Optionally, the actual state of the door lock includes open or closed, and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening.

Optionally, the step of adjusting the on/off state of the air conditioner according to the actual state includes: determining whether the door lock is opened and the actual duration is less than or equal to the preset duration; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to remain in the on state.

Optionally, when the door lock is closed or the actual duration is longer than the preset duration, the air conditioner is controlled to turn off. close.

Optionally, before the step of controlling the air conditioner to turn on, the method further includes: obtaining the current season, and determining the operating mode of the air conditioner to turn on according to the current season.

Optionally, when the current season is summer, it is determined that the air conditioner turns on the cooling mode.

Optionally, when the current season is winter, it is determined that the air conditioner turns on the heating mode.

Optionally, when the current season is spring or autumn, it is determined that the air conditioner is in the fresh air mode.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a lighting device, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods for an air conditioner and a lighting device.

According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air conditioner having the interconnection control device of the air conditioner and the lighting device.

The interconnection control method and device of an air conditioner and a lighting device of the present invention, as well as the air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in an indoor environment, the lighting device is arranged outside the entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing sound, and the air conditioner is controlled to turn on by receiving a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device, and the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door is detected, and the on and off state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the actual state of the door lock, which can realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the lighting device, and also realize the intelligent interconnection of the air conditioner and the door lock, providing a scenario of intelligent home appliance interconnection and effectively improving the degree of intelligence.

Furthermore, in the interconnection control method, device and air conditioner of the air conditioner and lighting device of the present invention, the actual state of the door lock includes open or closed, and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening; when the door lock is open and the actual time is less than or equal to the preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to remain in the on state; when the door lock is closed or the actual time is greater than the preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off, and the air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition of the lighting device and the actual state of the door lock, so that the temperature of the indoor environment meets the user's comfort requirements, effectively improving the user's experience.

Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a detailed flow chart of a method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnected control device for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

This embodiment first provides an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device, which can realize the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the lighting device, provide a scenario for the interconnection of smart home appliances, and effectively improve the degree of intelligence. FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG1, the interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device may include the following steps:

Step S102, receiving a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device;

Step S104, controlling the air conditioner to turn on;

Step S106, detecting the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door;

Step S108, adjusting the on/off state of the air conditioner according to the actual state of the door lock.

It should be noted that the methods of this embodiment and the following embodiments are described from the side of the interconnection control device of the air conditioner and the lighting device, that is, the relevant steps are executed by the control device. In addition, the premise for implementing the schemes of this embodiment and the following embodiments is that the air conditioner and the lighting device are interconnected. Specifically, an interconnection control device of the air conditioner and the lighting device can be set between the air conditioner and the lighting device, through which the control device can receive signals sent by the air conditioner and the lighting device, and can send signals to the air conditioner and the lighting device. The control device can be set separately or inside the air conditioner.

The lighting device in this embodiment has the characteristic of intelligence, because it can send signals to the control device and receive signals from the control device as mentioned above. Specifically, it can be realized by setting a controller on the lighting device. Similarly, the air conditioner can also be provided with its own controller, so that it can send signals to the control device and receive signals from the control device.

The air conditioner in this embodiment is set in the indoor environment, and the lighting device is set outside the entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing the sound. It refers to the location of the entrance hall outside the door. In other words, the lighting device can be a voice-activated sensor light, which is set at the entrance hall outside the door and lights up when a sound signal is sensed. For example, when a user comes to the entrance hall outside the door, the lighting device will sense the footsteps and light up.

In the above steps, step S102 receives a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device. After the lighting device senses the sound and lights up, the trigger signal can be sent to the control device for the control device to receive. After receiving the trigger signal for lighting the lighting device, it can be considered that the user may have come to the outside of the entrance door, so step S104 can be executed to control the air conditioner to turn on.

It should be noted that in a preferred embodiment, the indoor environment may be located in a building with an elevator, or the indoor environment may be located in a high-rise or top floor, which can eliminate many cases of misjudgment. For example, in a building without an elevator, a user may live on the second floor, and other people on floors higher than the second floor will pass through the second floor, which may cause the lighting device outside the entrance door on the second floor to light up, but these people will not enter the indoor environment on the second floor, so turning on the air conditioner that controls the indoor environment at this time may cause unnecessary waste of electricity.

In order to thoroughly determine whether it is the user himself who comes to the outside of the entrance door, step S106 can be executed to detect the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door. In a specific embodiment, the actual state of the door lock includes open or closed, and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening. Step S108 adjusts the on and off state of the air conditioner according to the actual state, which can specifically include: determining whether the door lock is opened and the actual time is less than or equal to the preset time; and if so, controlling the air conditioner to remain in the on state.

That is to say, when the door lock is open and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening is less than or equal to the preset time, it can be considered that the user himself is outside the entrance door and will soon open the door lock to enter the indoor environment. Therefore, the air conditioner was previously controlled to turn on correctly, and the air conditioner can be controlled to remain on to continue to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment.

When the door lock is closed or the actual time is longer than the preset time, it can be considered that the user is not outside the entrance door, but other unrelated people are passing by or walking outside the entrance door. Therefore, the previous control of turning on the air conditioner was incorrect. The air conditioner can be controlled to be turned off. There is no need to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment temporarily. This can effectively solve the problem of misjudgment. Turning off the air conditioner in time can save energy.

It should be noted that the door lock in this embodiment can be a smart door lock, which can be provided with a controller so that it can send signals to the control device and receive signals sent by the control device. In other words, the door lock can also communicate with the control device, so that it can also be interconnected with the air conditioner. In short, in this embodiment, not only the air conditioner and the lighting device are interconnected, but also the door lock is interconnected.

Since the lighting device is on, it means that the user may be outside the door, so the air conditioner is controlled first. After it is turned on, and after further detecting the actual status of the door lock, it can accurately determine whether the user is outside the door and is about to enter the indoor environment, and then appropriately adjust the on and off status of the air conditioner. If necessary, it can continue to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment. If it is not necessary, it can be turned off in time to save energy. The entire adjustment process does not require the user to perform additional operations or spend energy and time to adjust the air conditioner, which greatly improves the user experience.

The interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the lighting device of this embodiment, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in an indoor environment, and the lighting device is arranged outside the entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing sound. By receiving a trigger signal for the lighting device to light up, the air conditioner is controlled to turn on, and the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door is detected. The on and off state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the actual state of the door lock. The intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the lighting device can be realized, and the intelligent interconnection between the air conditioner and the door lock can also be realized, providing a scenario of intelligent home appliance interconnection and effectively improving the degree of intelligence.

In some optional embodiments, the interconnected air conditioner and lighting device can achieve higher technical effects by further optimizing and configuring the above steps. The following is a detailed description of the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and lighting device of this embodiment in combination with the introduction of an optional execution process of this embodiment. This embodiment is only an example of the execution process. In the specific implementation, the execution order and operating conditions of some steps can be modified according to the specific implementation requirements. Figure 2 is a detailed flow chart of the interconnected control method of the air conditioner and lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The interconnected control method of the air conditioner and lighting device includes the following steps:

Step S202, receiving a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device;

Step S204, controlling the air conditioner to turn on;

Step S206, detecting the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door;

Step S208, determining whether the door lock is opened and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening is less than or equal to the preset time, if so, executing step S210, if not, executing step S212;

Step S210, controlling the air conditioner to remain turned on;

Step S212, controlling the air conditioner to turn off.

In the above steps, step S202 receives a trigger signal for the lighting device to light up, indicating that the lighting device senses a sound and someone has come to the entrance hall outside the door. Since it is very likely that the user has come to the entrance door, step S204 can be executed first to control the air conditioner to turn on and pre-adjust the temperature of the indoor environment.

As for accurately determining whether it is the user himself or other unrelated persons outside the entrance door, it is necessary to execute step S206 to detect the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door. The actual state of the door lock includes whether it is the user who comes to the entrance hall outside the home door. The actual state of the door lock includes whether it is open or closed, and the actual length of time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening.

Step S208, judge whether the door lock is open and the actual time length from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening is less than or equal to the preset time length. If the judgment result is yes, that is, the door lock is open and the actual time length from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening is less than or equal to the preset time length, it means that the user himself has come to the outside of the entrance door and is about to enter the indoor environment by opening the door lock. Step S210 can be executed to control the air conditioner to remain on, so as to continue to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment, so that the user feels comfortable with the temperature of the indoor environment. If the judgment result is no, that is, the door lock is closed or the actual time length is greater than the preset time length, it means that it is not the user himself who is outside the entrance door, but other unrelated personnel. Therefore, step S212 can be executed to control the air conditioner to turn off, and there is no need to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment, which effectively solves the problem of misjudgment. Turning off the air conditioner in time can save electricity.

It should be noted that before controlling the air conditioner to turn on in step S204, the current season may be obtained, and the operation mode of the air conditioner to be turned on may be determined according to the current season. For example, when the current season is summer, the air conditioner is determined to be turned on in cooling mode. When the current season is winter, the air conditioner is determined to be turned on in heating mode. When the current season is spring or autumn, the air conditioner is determined to be turned on in fresh air mode.

Furthermore, after determining the operating mode of the air conditioner, the air conditioner can be controlled to start the corresponding operating mode. For example, after determining that the air conditioner is turned on the cooling mode, the air conditioner can be controlled to start the cooling mode. After determining that the air conditioner is turned on the heating mode, the air conditioner can be controlled to start the heating mode. After determining that the air conditioner is turned on the fresh air mode, the air conditioner can be controlled to start the fresh air mode.

In the case that the current season is summer, it means that the weather is hot, and the user will feel very hot and uncomfortable when returning to the indoor environment, such as home. Therefore, determining and controlling the air conditioner to start the cooling mode can reduce the temperature of the indoor environment, and the user can feel cool in the indoor environment.

When the current season is winter, it means that the weather is relatively cold, and the user will feel very cold and uncomfortable when returning to the indoor environment, such as home. Therefore, determining and controlling the air conditioner to start the heating mode can increase the temperature of the indoor environment, and the user can immediately feel warm in the indoor environment.

When the current season is spring or autumn, the indoor environment can be assumed to be a relatively comfortable temperature, and there is no need to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment. Therefore, the air conditioner can be determined and controlled to turn on the fresh air mode to ventilate the indoor environment and improve the air quality. The above specific adjustments to the air conditioner do not require the user to spend time and energy to operate, but can be completed automatically, greatly improving the user experience.

In summary, in the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the lighting device of this embodiment, the actual state of the door lock includes open or closed, and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening; when the door lock is open and the actual time is less than or equal to the preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to remain on; when the door lock is closed or the actual time is greater than the preset time, the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off. The air conditioner can be automatically adjusted according to the lighting status of the lighting device and the actual state of the door lock, so that the temperature of the indoor environment meets the user's comfort requirements, effectively improving the user's experience.

This embodiment also provides an interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a lighting device. FIG3 is a schematic block diagram of an interconnection control device 300 for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG4 is a schematic architecture diagram of an interconnection control device 300 for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG3 , the control device 300 may include: a processor 310 and a memory 320. The memory 320 stores a control program 321. When the control program 321 is executed by the processor 310, it is used to implement any of the above-mentioned interconnection control methods for air conditioners and lighting devices.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the air conditioner 100 is arranged in an indoor environment, and the lighting device 200 is arranged outside the entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing a sound. A door lock 400 may be arranged on the entrance door, and by detecting the actual state of the door lock, it can be determined whether the user is outside the entrance door. It should be noted that the door lock 400 can also communicate with the control device 300, thereby realizing interconnection with the air conditioner 100.

As mentioned above, the interconnection control method of the air conditioner and the lighting device in any of the above embodiments is described from the side of the control device 300, that is, the control device 300 executes the relevant steps. In a specific embodiment, the control device 300 is data-connected with the air conditioner 100 and the lighting device 200, and it can arrange network-side devices such as servers and clouds, obtain various data of the set space through the network, and implement relevant adjustments by remotely sending instructions to the air conditioner 100 and the lighting device 200.

The control device 300 may also be various types of centralized control equipment, arranged in a set space, and controls the air conditioner 100 and the lighting device 200. The data connection method between the control device 300 and the air conditioner 100 and the lighting device 200 includes but is not limited to wireless transmission, infrared transmission, ultrasonic transmission, etc. In some embodiments, the control device 300 may also be a part of the air conditioner 100, arranged inside the air conditioner 100, and connected to the data of the air conditioner 100's own controller. For example, the air conditioner 100 is internally provided with a dedicated control device 300, which cooperates with the controller dedicated to executing component control.

The processor 310 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital processing unit. The processor 310 sends and receives data via a communication interface. The memory 320 is used to store programs executed by the processor 310. The memory 320 is a memory device that can be used to carry or store data with instructions. The control program 321 may be any medium that can store desired program codes in the form of commands or data structures and can be accessed by a computer, or may be a combination of multiple memories 320. The control program 321 may be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to a corresponding computing/processing device or downloaded and installed to the control device 300 via a network (e.g., the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, and/or a wireless network).

This embodiment also provides an air conditioner, and the air conditioner 100 may have the interconnection control device 300 of the air conditioner and the lighting device of the above embodiment. That is to say, the control device 300 may not be arranged outside the air conditioner 100, but may be arranged on the air conditioner 100. The control device 300 and the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself may be the same component, that is, the control device 300 is used to control the operation of the air conditioner 100 itself, and is also used to receive signals from the lighting device 200 and send signals to the lighting device 200.

Alternatively, the control device 300 and the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself may be different components, that is, the controller is used to control the operation of the air conditioner 100 itself, and the control device 300 is used to receive signals from the lighting device 200 and send signals to the lighting device 200. However, the control device 300 and the controller also communicate to receive signals from the controller of the air conditioner 100 itself and send signals to the controller.

In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

A method for interconnecting and controlling an air conditioner and a lighting device, wherein the air conditioner is arranged in an indoor environment, the lighting device is arranged outside an entrance door of the indoor environment, and is configured to light up after sensing a sound, and the method comprises:

Receiving a trigger signal for lighting the lighting device;

Controlling the air conditioner to turn on;

Detecting the actual state of the door lock of the entrance door; and

The on/off state of the air conditioner is adjusted according to the actual state of the door lock.
The method according to claim 1, wherein

The actual state of the door lock includes open or closed, and the actual time from receiving the trigger signal to the door lock opening.
The method according to claim 2, wherein the step of adjusting the on/off state of the air conditioner according to the actual state comprises:

Determine whether the door lock is opened and the actual duration is less than or equal to the preset duration; and

If so, control the air conditioner to remain turned on.
The method according to claim 3, wherein

When the door lock is closed or the actual time length is greater than the preset time length, the air conditioner is controlled to be turned off.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein before the step of controlling the air conditioner to turn on, it also includes:

The current season is obtained, and the operating mode of the air conditioner is determined according to the current season.
The method according to claim 5, wherein

When the current season is summer, it is determined that the air conditioner is turned on in cooling mode.
The method according to claim 5, wherein

When the current season is winter, it is determined that the air conditioner is turned on in heating mode.
The method according to claim 5, wherein

When the current season is spring or autumn, it is determined that the air conditioner is in a fresh air mode.
An interconnection control device for an air conditioner and a lighting device, comprising: a processor and a memory, wherein a control program is stored in the memory, and when the control program is executed by the processor, it is used to implement the interconnection control method for an air conditioner and a lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
An air conditioner having the interconnection control device for the air conditioner and a lighting device according to claim 9.