CN111829186A - Linkage control method of water heater and water outlet device and intelligent household appliance system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention belongs to the field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device and an intelligent household appliance system, wherein the method comprises the following steps: identifying the identity of the current user; the cloud platform determines water outlet device use parameters corresponding to the user identity information according to the identified user identity information; the cloud platform sends the using parameters of the water outlet device to the water heater, and the water heater adjusts the operating parameters of the water heater according to the using parameters of the water outlet device; the cloud platform sends water outlet device use parameters to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device starts to operate according to the water outlet device use parameters. According to the linkage control method, the running states of the water heater and the water outlet device can be automatically adjusted according to the water using habits of different users, the intelligent degree is higher, the complicated operation of the users is reduced, and the user experience is effectively improved.

Description

Linkage control method of water heater and water outlet device and intelligent household appliance system

technical field

The invention relates to the field of smart home appliances, in particular to a linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device and an intelligent home appliance system.

Background technique

With the continuous development of science and technology, people's living standards continue to improve, and the requirements for family life are getting higher and higher. Smart home appliances are the product of the progress of the times and the general trend. Smart home appliances can make our family life more colorful and make life more convenient.

For water heaters, when different users in the same family use hot water, their usage habits are different, that is, different users require different water temperature and water volume. Users of hot water adjust the water outlet temperature, water heater heating mode, and heating temperature of the water outlet devices (such as showers, faucets, etc.) to meet their own needs. Most of this method is manually adjusted by the user, and the water heater and water outlet device need to be adjusted separately. The operation is too cumbersome. Moreover, when other users use the water heater, they will adjust the water heater and water outlet device again according to their personal habits, which is very inconvenient and low in intelligence. With the rapid development of smart appliances today, the above methods will seriously reduce the user experience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device and an intelligent household appliance system, which can realize automatic adjustment of the parameters of the water heater and the water outlet device when different users take a bath, and improve the user experience.

For this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

A linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device, characterized in that it includes:

identify the current user;

According to the identified user identity information, the cloud platform determines the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the user identity information;

The cloud platform sends the water outlet device usage parameters to the water heater, and the water heater adjusts its own operating parameters according to the water outlet device usage parameters;

The cloud platform sends the water outlet device usage parameters to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device starts to operate according to the water outlet device usage parameters.

Preferably, it also includes:

When the water outlet device starts to produce water according to the usage parameters of the water outlet device, the cloud platform or the water heater calculates the current hot water usage time of the water heater, and adjusts the operation parameters of the water heater according to the hot water usage time .

Preferably, the adjusting the operating parameters of the water heater according to the hot water use time includes:

When the hot water usage time is less than the water outlet duration in the usage parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user, the water heater performs water replenishment and heating;

When the hot water usage duration is less than the water outlet duration in the usage parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user, the water heater maintains the current operating state.

Preferably, the use time of the hot water is obtained by the following method:

The cloud platform or the water heater obtains the water flow rate of the water outlet device and the current amount of hot water that can be used in the water heater, and calculates the hot water usage time according to the hot water amount and the water flow rate.

Preferably, the use parameters of the water outlet device include starting operation time, outlet water temperature, outlet water flow rate, and outlet water duration.

Preferably, it also includes:

The cloud platform searches for the water outlet device under the user ID where the water heater is located, and establishes an association relationship between the water heater and the water outlet device.

Preferably, it also includes:

When the water flow of the water outlet device is zero, the water outlet device sends water flow information to the cloud platform, the cloud platform sends a heating stop instruction to the water heater, and the water heater stops heating.

Preferably, it also includes:

When the water flow rate of the water outlet device is zero, the water outlet device sends water flow information to the cloud platform, and the cloud platform sends a restore default instruction to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device is adjusted to a default state.

Preferably, the identifying the identity of the current user includes:

The identity recognition module sends the user identity information to the water heater or the water outlet device, and the water heater or the water outlet device sends the user identity information to the cloud platform;

Or, the identity recognition module directly sends the user identity information to the cloud platform.

The present invention also provides an intelligent household appliance system, which applies the above-mentioned linkage control method of the water heater and the water outlet device.

Beneficial effects of the present invention:

The present invention associates the water heater with the water outlet device through the cloud platform, by identifying the identity of the current user, and then the cloud platform determines the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user according to the user identity information, and sends them to the water device and the water heater, so that the water outlet device And the water heater can be adjusted according to the current user's usage habits. Through the above linkage control method, the operating states of the water heater and the water outlet device can be automatically adjusted according to the water usage habits of different users, which has a higher degree of intelligence and improves user experience.

Using the cloud platform to determine the usage parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user, on the one hand, the computing speed of the cloud platform is faster and better, and on the other hand, the control cost and manufacturing cost of the water outlet device can be reduced.

The invention can automatically control the operation of the water heater and the water outlet device through the cloud platform after recognizing the identity of the water user, thereby reducing the tedious operation of the user and effectively improving the user experience.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a flow chart of the linkage control method of the water heater and the water outlet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a flow chart of the linkage control method of the water heater and the water outlet device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, but not to limit the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that, for the convenience of description, the drawings only show some but not all structures related to the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected" and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated ; It can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature may include the first and second features in direct contact, or may include the first and second features Not directly but through additional features between them. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature is "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

In the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operations, rather than indicating or It is implied that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description, and have no special meaning.

It should be noted that, in the following embodiments of the present invention, the involved water heaters, water outlet devices, and identification modules all have remote networking functions, and the above three can be remotely networked to the cloud platform and transmit corresponding information to the The cloud platform (which can be a communication module provided on the water heater, the water outlet device, and the identity recognition module, the communication module is the prior art, which can transmit information to the cloud platform remotely). The cloud platform can perform corresponding processing operations according to the information transmitted by the water heater, the water outlet device, and the identity recognition module, and can control the running status of the water heater and the water outlet device. In the present invention, the above-mentioned cloud platform can also be called a remote server, which has an information processing function and an instruction sending function, that is, in addition to receiving the information transmitted by the water heater, the water outlet device, and the identity recognition module, it can also automatically generate instructions to send to the water heater and water outlet. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned water outlet device may be a smart shower or a smart faucet.

Example 1

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of the linkage control method of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the present embodiment provides a linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device, including the following steps:

S100. Identify the identity of the current user.

That is, when the user is ready to use hot water, the user will first identify the identity through the identity recognition module. The identity recognition module can use fingerprint recognition, face recognition, or a combination of fingerprint recognition and face recognition, through the identity recognition module. , the identity of the current user can be directly identified.

S101, the water heater or the water outlet device receives the identified user identity information, and sends the user identity information to the cloud platform.

In this step, after the identity recognition module recognizes the current user identity, it can send the user identity information to the water heater or the water outlet device, and then the water heater or the water outlet device sends the user identity information to the cloud platform.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned identity recognition module may be a separate device, which is installed in the bathroom or other room of the user's family. The above-mentioned identity recognition module may also be a device integrated on the water heater or the water outlet device. In this case, the identity recognition module will be assembled on the water heater or the water outlet device.

S102, the cloud platform associates the corresponding water heater with the water outlet device according to the user identity information.

In this step, different user IDs are stored in the cloud platform, and smart appliances (such as water heaters, water outlet devices, air conditioners, washing machines, etc.) in the user's home are stored under the user ID. This embodiment is only for water heaters and The water outlet device will be explained). When the cloud platform receives the user identity information sent by the water heater or the water outlet device, it will find the user ID of the user according to the user identity information, and then can find the water heater and water outlet device under the user ID, and then the cloud platform will be A water heater can be associated with a water outlet. In this step, association means that the cloud platform can receive the signals sent by the water heater and the water outlet, and at the same time, the cloud platform can send control commands to the water heater or the water outlet, or display the corresponding status of other electrical appliances through the water heater or the water outlet.

S103, the cloud platform determines the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the user identity information according to the user identity information.

In this step, the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to different user identities are stored in the cloud platform, and the use parameters of the water outlet device are the user's water habits, which may include the starting time of operation (that is, when it starts to open), the temperature of the water outlet. (the temperature of the water required by the user), the flow rate of the water (the amount of water required by the user) and the duration of the water outlet (the time the user uses the water), through the use parameters of the water outlet device, the operating state of the water outlet device can meet the user's water requirements. .

After the cloud platform receives the user identity information, it can determine the usage parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the user identity information according to the stored corresponding data.

In this embodiment, the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to different users are stored through the cloud platform, which does not need a water outlet device or a water heater for storage, thereby reducing the computation amount of the water outlet device and the water heater, and effectively reducing the control cost and manufacturing of the water outlet device and the water heater. cost. In addition, since the computing speed of the cloud platform is faster and better, it can better complete the determination of the use parameters of the water outlet device.

S104 , the cloud platform sends the use parameters of the water outlet device to the water heater, and the water heater adjusts its own operating parameters according to the use parameters of the water outlet device.

After the cloud platform obtains the use parameters of the water outlet device in step S103, the cloud platform will send the use parameters of the water outlet device to the water heater. At this time, the water heater receives the use parameters of the water outlet device, and adjusts its own operating parameters according to the use parameters of the water outlet device to ensure The water outlet of the water outlet device communicated with the water heater conforms to the current user's habit. Preferably, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned operating parameters of the water heater itself may be heating power and heating time. By adjusting the heating power and heating time of the water heater, the temperature of the water heated by the water heater conforms to the current user's habits. The above-mentioned operating parameters of the water heater itself can also be a heating mode. By adjusting the heating mode of the water heater, such as quick heating, semi-steam quick heating, capacity expansion heating, etc., the current user's water requirements can be met.

S105, the cloud platform sends the use parameters of the water outlet device to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device starts to operate according to the use parameters of the water outlet device.

In step S103, after the cloud platform obtains the usage parameters of the water outlet, the cloud platform will send the usage parameters of the water outlet to the water outlet. At this time, the water outlet receives the usage parameters of the water outlet and operates according to the usage parameters of the water outlet. That is to say, the operation of the water outlet device is controlled according to the starting operation time, the outlet water temperature, the outlet water flow rate and the water outlet time. If the user may reserve water, at this time, the water outlet device receives the user's customary starting operation time, and can open the valve after the operation time, so that the hot water flows out for the user to use. When the user uses the hot water for a long time, the water outlet device can be turned off.

S106 , when the water outlet device starts to produce water according to the usage parameters of the water outlet device, calculate the hot water usage time of the current water heater, and adjust the operation parameters of the water heater according to the hot water usage time.

After the water outlet device starts to produce water according to the use parameters of the water outlet device, it is necessary to calculate the usage time of the hot water in the water heater. Specifically, the water heater can directly obtain the water outlet flow rate through the use parameters of the water outlet device (the water outlet flow rate is the current water outlet device. water flow), and then the water heater detects the amount of hot water in it, and according to the hot water amount and the water outlet flow, the current hot water usage time of the water heater can be obtained. Of course, it is also possible that the cloud platform directly obtains the water outlet flow through the use parameters of the water outlet device, and then the cloud platform receives the hot water quantity information sent by the water heater, and calculates the current hot water usage time of the water heater according to the hot water quantity information and the water outlet flow rate.

It is understandable that in the actual use process, affected by the environment and other factors, the water flow rate of the water outlet device is not the same as the water outlet flow rate included in the use parameters of the water outlet device. At this time, in order to calculate the hot water usage time more accurately , a flow sensor can be set at the water outlet device, and the water flow rate of the water outlet device can be obtained through the flow sensor, and then the cloud platform or the water heater can calculate the hot water usage time according to the water flow rate and the amount of hot water.

After the hot water usage time is calculated, the water heater or the cloud platform adjusts the operating parameters of the water heater according to the hot water usage time. At this time, it means that the amount of hot water in the water heater is insufficient for the user to use. At this time, the water heater needs to replenish water and heat the supplemented water, so that the amount of hot water can meet the user's requirements.

When the hot water usage time is less than the water outlet duration in the usage parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user, the water heater keeps the current running state. That is to say, it means that the amount of hot water in the water heater is sufficient for the user to use, and there is no need to replenish water.

S107 , after detecting that the user finishes using water, the water heater stops heating, and the water outlet device returns to a default state.

That is, when the user finishes using water, the water outlet device can detect that the water flow is zero through the flow sensor, and the water outlet device sends the water flow information to the cloud platform, and the cloud platform sends a stop heating instruction to the water heater. Stop heating.

At the same time, the cloud platform will issue a restore default command to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device receives the restore default command and adjusts to the default state. In this embodiment, preferably, the default state of the water outlet device is a closed state, that is, after the water outlet device receives the command to restore the default, the water outlet device is automatically turned off.

The linkage control method of this embodiment can automatically adjust the operating states of the water heater and the water outlet device according to the water usage habits of different users, and has a higher degree of intelligence, which reduces the cumbersome operation of the user and effectively improves the user experience.

Embodiment 2

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the linkage control method of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2 , the present embodiment provides a linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device, including the following steps:

S200. Identify the identity of the current user.

This step is the same as step S100 in the first embodiment, and thus will not be repeated.

S201. The cloud platform receives the identified user identity information.

That is, in the step, different from step S101 in the first embodiment, this step is that the cloud platform directly receives the user identity information sent by the identity recognition module, without the need to send the water heater or the water outlet device, which is simpler and simpler to calculate.

S202, the cloud platform associates the corresponding water heater with the water outlet device according to the user identity information.

S203, the cloud platform determines the use parameters of the water outlet device corresponding to the current user according to the user identity information.

S204 , the cloud platform sends the use parameters of the water outlet device to the water heater, and the water heater adjusts its own operating parameters according to the use parameters of the water outlet device.

S205, the cloud platform sends the use parameters of the water outlet device to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device starts to operate according to the use parameters of the water outlet device.

S206 , when the water outlet device starts to produce water according to the usage parameters of the water outlet device, calculate the hot water usage time of the current water heater, and adjust the operation parameters of the water heater according to the hot water usage time.

S207 , after it is detected that the user finishes using water, the water heater stops heating, and the water outlet device returns to a default state.

The contents of the foregoing steps S202-S207 in this embodiment are the same as those of the steps S102-S107 in the first embodiment, and thus are not repeated here.

Embodiment 3

This embodiment provides a smart home appliance system, which includes a water heater with a remote networking function, a water outlet device, an identity recognition module, and a cloud platform. The smart home appliance system applies the water heater described in the first or second embodiment and the The linkage control method of the water outlet device can automatically control the operation of the water heater and the water outlet device through the cloud platform, which reduces the cumbersome operation of the user and effectively improves the user experience.

Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, rather than limiting the embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. There is no need and cannot be exhaustive of all implementations here. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A linkage control method of a water heater and a water outlet device is characterized by comprising the following steps:

identifying the identity of the current user;

the cloud platform determines water outlet device use parameters corresponding to the user identity information according to the identified user identity information;

the cloud platform sends the using parameters of the water outlet device to the water heater, and the water heater adjusts the operating parameters of the water heater according to the using parameters of the water outlet device;

the cloud platform sends water outlet device use parameters to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device starts to operate according to the water outlet device use parameters.

2. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 1, further comprising:

when the water outlet device starts to discharge water according to the water outlet device use parameters, the cloud platform or the water heater calculates the current hot water use duration of the water heater, and adjusts the operation parameters of the water heater according to the hot water use duration.

3. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to the claim 2, wherein the adjusting the operation parameters of the water heater according to the hot water use time comprises:

when the hot water use duration is shorter than the water outlet duration in the water outlet device use parameters corresponding to the current user, the water heater supplements water and heats the water;

and when the hot water use duration is less than the water outlet duration in the water outlet device use parameters corresponding to the current user, the water heater keeps the current operation state.

4. The linkage control method of the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 2, characterized in that the hot water use duration is obtained by the following method:

and the cloud platform or the water heater acquires the water flow of the water outlet device and the hot water amount which can be used in the current water heater, and the hot water using time length is calculated according to the hot water amount and the water flow.

5. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the water outlet device use parameters comprise a start operation time, a water outlet temperature, a water outlet flow rate and a water outlet time duration.

6. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 1, further comprising:

and the cloud platform searches for a water outlet device under the ID of the user where the water heater is located, and establishes the association relationship between the water heater and the water outlet device.

7. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 1, further comprising:

when the water flow of the water outlet device is zero, the water outlet device sends water flow information to the cloud platform, the cloud platform sends a heating stopping instruction to the water heater, and the water heater stops heating.

8. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 7, further comprising:

when the water flow of the water outlet device is zero, the water outlet device sends water flow information to the cloud platform, the cloud platform sends a default recovery instruction to the water outlet device, and the water outlet device is adjusted to be in a default state.

9. The method for controlling the linkage between the water heater and the water outlet device according to claim 1, wherein the identifying the identity of the current user comprises:

the identity recognition module sends the user identity information to the water heater or the water outlet device, and the water heater or the water outlet device sends the user identity information to the cloud platform;

or the identity identification module directly sends the user identity information to the cloud platform.

10. An intelligent household appliance system, which is characterized in that the linkage control method of the water heater and the water outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is applied.

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