CN104776606B - Display system and display methods for water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a display system and a display method for a water heater. The display system includes: a first temperature detection module, the first temperature detection module is used for real-time detection of the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater; a display module; A control module, the control module is respectively connected with the first temperature detection module and the display module, the control module is used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and through the The above-mentioned display module can be transformed and displayed, so that the change of the water temperature can be displayed smoothly, and at the same time, the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings caused by the digital reminder method can be avoided, and the user can be reminded of the water temperature intuitively and in real time, which is convenient for the user to adjust the bathing speed in time and satisfies people demand and improve user experience.

Description

Display system and display method for water heater

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of living appliances, in particular to a display system for a water heater and a display method for the water heater.

Background technique

The appearance of the intelligent control type water heater has made things convenient for people to use the water heater. The intelligent control water heater has many functions, among which, the function of reminding the remaining hot water or the water temperature is the most influential to the user experience. In the related technology, the following three methods are usually used to remind: one is to indicate that the hot water is sufficient or insufficient through indicator lights of different colors; the other is to indicate that the hot water is sufficient or insufficient through two different sounds; The third is to use LED lights to display the percentage of the current hot water volume, generally in six levels of 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, and 0%. But, the shortcoming that above-mentioned relevant technology exists is, whether it is prompting that the amount of hot water is sufficient to insufficient, or prompting that the amount of hot water changes from 100% to 80%, the change is very abrupt, and the concept of the percentage reminder method is very vague, difficult to understand, and affects User experience effect.

Contents of the invention

The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a display system for a water heater that can smoothly display changes in water temperature and is easy for users to understand.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a display method for a water heater.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display system for a water heater includes: a first temperature detection module, the first temperature detection module is used to detect the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time; a display module; a control module , the control module is respectively connected with the first temperature detection module and the display module, the control module is used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and through the display The module performs transformation display.

According to the display system for water heaters in the embodiments of the present invention, the first temperature detection module detects the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time, and the control module controls the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and conducts the display through the display module. Change the display, so that the change of water temperature can be displayed smoothly, while avoiding the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings of the digital reminder method. experience.

Further, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the display system for water heaters further includes: a water volume calculation module, the water volume calculation module is respectively connected to the first temperature detection module and the control module, the The water volume calculation module is used to calculate the remaining hot water volume in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank, wherein the control module is also used to control the display module to generate a corresponding graphics, and transform and display them through the display module.

Further, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the display system for a water heater further includes: a second temperature detection module, the second temperature detection module is used to detect the outlet water temperature of the water heater in real time, wherein the The control module is also used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the outlet water temperature, and the display module performs transformation and display.

Specifically, the display module may be an LED dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen.

Specifically, the graphic may be an emoticon graphic.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a display method for a water heater includes the following steps: detecting the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time; controlling the display module of the water heater to generate a corresponding , and transform and display through the display module.

According to the display method for water heaters of the embodiments of the present invention, the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater is detected in real time, and then the display module is controlled to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and the display module is used to transform and display. The change of water temperature is displayed smoothly, while avoiding the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings of the digital reminder method, it can intuitively and real-time remind the user of the water temperature, which is convenient for the user to adjust the bathing speed in time, meets people's needs, and improves the user's experience.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display method for a water heater further includes: calculating the remaining hot water volume in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank; The corresponding graphics are generated by the display module, and transformed and displayed by the display module.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the display method for a water heater further includes: detecting the outlet water temperature of the water heater in real time; controlling the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the outlet water temperature, and displaying Perform transformation display.

Specifically, the display module may be an LED dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen.

Specifically, the graphics are emoticon graphics.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a display system for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic block diagram of a display system for a water heater according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a display system for a water heater according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

4a-4c are schematic diagrams of emoticons according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to another specific embodiment of the present invention; and

Fig. 9 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals designate the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

The following describes the display system and display method for a water heater proposed by the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the display system is used for prompting the user.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a display system for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 , the display system for a water heater includes: a first temperature detection module 10 , a display module 20 and a control module 30 .

Wherein, the first temperature detection module 10 is used to detect the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time. According to a specific example of the present invention, the first temperature detection module 10 can be installed on the inner wall of the inner tank of the water heater.

The control module 30 is respectively connected with the first temperature detection module 10 and the display module 20 , and the control module 30 is used to control the display module 20 to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and display through the display module 20 . That is to say, the control module 30 is connected to the first temperature detection module 10 to obtain the water temperature in the inner tank, and the control module 30 is connected to the display module 20 to control the display module 20 to display the water temperature in the inner tank and the change of the water temperature in a graphical representation. way is displayed.

According to a specific example of the present invention, the control module 30 may control the display module 20 to perform a change every preset time.

It should be noted that a variety of graphic control programs can be pre-stored in the control module 30, and each graphic control program corresponds to a water temperature. After the control module 30 obtains the water temperature in the inner tank, it executes the graphic control program corresponding to the water temperature, so that the display Module 20 displays the corresponding graphics.

It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes are, and then the water temperature changes are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is powered on, the first temperature detection module 10 detects the water temperature in the inner tank in real time, and sends the detected water temperature to the control module 30, and the control module 30 converts the water temperature into corresponding graphics, and controls the display module 20 The graph is displayed, thus, the graph displayed by the display module 20 will change as the water temperature changes.

Therefore, the display system for water heaters in the embodiment of the present invention detects the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time through the first temperature detection module, and the control module controls the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and displays The module is transformed and displayed, so that the change of water temperature can be displayed smoothly, while avoiding the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings of the digital reminder method, it can intuitively remind the user of the water temperature in real time, so that the user can adjust the bathing speed in time to meet people's needs. Improve user experience.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2 , the display system for a water heater further includes: a water volume calculation module 40 . Wherein, the water quantity calculation module 40 is connected with the first temperature detection module 10 and the control module 30 respectively, and the water quantity calculation module 40 is used for calculating the remaining hot water quantity in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank, wherein, the control module 30 also uses Then, the display module 20 is controlled to generate corresponding graphics according to the amount of remaining hot water, and the display module 20 performs transformation and display.

It should be noted that the water volume calculation module 40 can pre-store a relationship table or relational expression between the water temperature in the inner tank and the remaining hot water volume, so that the remaining hot water volume can be calculated according to the water temperature in the inner tank and the pre-stored relationship table.

It should also be noted that the various graphic control programs pre-stored in the control module 30 can also correspond to a plurality of remaining hot water quantities, and each image control program can also correspond to a remaining hot water quantity. After determining the amount of water, execute the graphics control program corresponding to the remaining hot water volume, so that the display module 20 displays corresponding graphics. It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes, and then the changes of the remaining hot water are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is powered on, the first temperature detection module 10 detects the water temperature in the inner tank in real time, and sends the detected water temperature to the water volume calculation module 40, and the water volume calculation module 40 calculates the remaining hot water according to the water temperature in the inner tank amount, and send the remaining amount of hot water to the control module 30, the control module 30 converts the remaining amount of hot water into a corresponding graph, and controls the display module 20 to display the graph, thus, the graph displayed by the display module 20 will follow the It changes according to the amount of remaining hot water.

Therefore, the display system for water heaters in the embodiment of the present invention can smoothly display the water temperature and/or remaining hot water and its changes, while avoiding the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings of the digital reminder method, and can intuitively and real-time Promptly remind the user of the water temperature and/or the amount of remaining hot water, so that the user can adjust the bathing speed in time, meet people's needs, and improve the user's experience.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3 , the display system for a water heater further includes: a second temperature detection module 50 . Wherein, the second temperature detection module 50 is used to detect the outlet water temperature of the water heater in real time, wherein the control module 30 is also used to control the display module 20 to generate corresponding graphics according to the outlet water temperature, and display through the display module 20 .

It should be noted that the various graphical control programs pre-stored in the control module 30 can also correspond to multiple outlet water temperatures, and each image control program can also correspond to one outlet water temperature. After the control module 30 obtains the outlet water temperature, execute the outlet water temperature. The graphic control program corresponding to the temperature enables the display module 20 to display the corresponding graphic. It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes are, and then the changes of the outlet water temperature are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is turned on and powered on, the outlet water temperature is detected in real time by the second temperature detection module 50, and the detected outlet water temperature is sent to the control module 30, and the control module 30 converts the outlet water temperature into a corresponding graphic, and controls the display module 20 to display The graph is displayed, thus, the graph displayed by the display module 20 will change as the temperature of the outlet water changes.

Therefore, the display system for water heaters in the embodiment of the present invention can smoothly display at least one of the water temperature in the inner tank, the remaining hot water volume, and the outlet water temperature and its changes, while avoiding misleading caused by the digital reminder method Or the shortcomings that are not easy to understand, can intuitively and real-time remind the user of the water temperature, remaining hot water volume and outlet water temperature, so that the user can adjust the bathing speed in time, meet people's needs, and improve the user experience.

According to a specific example of the present invention, the display module 20 may be an LED (Light Emitting Diode, light emitting diode) dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen. Preferably, the liquid crystal screen may be a TFT (Thin Film Transistor, thin film transistor) liquid crystal screen.

It should be noted that, for the LED dot matrix, the more LEDs are used, the more series of changes the display module 20 can represent. When the number of LEDs in the LED dot matrix reaches a preset threshold, the hot water volume Or changes in water temperature are displayed steplessly.

According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the graphics may be emoticons. As shown in Figures 4a-4c, as the water temperature in the inner tank, the amount of remaining hot water, or the temperature of the water outlet decreases, the emoticon will gradually change from a smiling face to a crying face, where Figure 4a is a smiling face and Figure 4b is a smiley face One of the transition expressions of a crying face, Figure 4c is a crying face. Thus, the user can be reminded of the amount of hot water and its change or the water temperature and its change in a simple, vivid, real-time and accurate manner.

Based on the above embodiments, the present invention proposes a display method for a water heater.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart of a display method for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 5, the display method for the water heater includes the following steps:

S1: Real-time detection of the water temperature in the tank of the water heater.

Wherein, the temperature of the water in the inner tank of the water heater can be detected in real time by the first temperature detection module. According to a specific example of the present invention, the first temperature detection module can be installed on the inner wall of the inner tank of the water heater.

S2: According to the water temperature in the tank, the display module of the water heater is controlled to generate corresponding graphics, which are converted and displayed through the display module.

That is to say, after the water temperature in the inner tank is obtained, the display module is controlled to display the water temperature in the inner tank and the change of the water temperature in a graphic form.

It should be noted that a variety of graphic control programs can be pre-stored in the water heater, and each graphic control program corresponds to a water temperature. After obtaining the water temperature in the inner tank, execute the graphic control program corresponding to the water temperature, so that the display module displays the corresponding graphic . It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes are, and then the water temperature changes are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is powered on, the water temperature in the inner tank is detected in real time, and the water temperature is converted into a corresponding graph to control the display module to display the graph. Therefore, the graph displayed by the display module will change with the change of the water temperature . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the display system for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention specifically includes the following steps:

S101: Initialize the water heater.

S102: Detect the water temperature in the inner tank in real time.

S103: Judging whether the water temperature in the inner tank changes, that is, judging whether the current water temperature is not equal to the previous water temperature.

in the case of. Then execute step S104; if not, end.

S104: Transform the graphics of the display module, and control the display module to display corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank.

Thus, the display method for a water heater in the embodiment of the present invention detects the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time, and then controls the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and performs transformation and display through the display module, thereby , can display the change of water temperature smoothly, avoid the misleading or incomprehensible shortcomings caused by the digital reminder method at the same time, can remind the user of the water temperature intuitively and in real time, facilitate the user to adjust the bathing speed in time, meet people's needs, and improve the user's experience.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, after step S1, the display method for the water heater further includes:

S11: Calculate the remaining amount of hot water in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank.

S12: Control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the remaining hot water volume, and transform and display through the display module.

It should be noted that the water heater can pre-store a relationship table or relational expression between the water temperature in the inner tank and the remaining hot water volume, so that the remaining hot water volume can be calculated according to the water temperature in the inner tank and the pre-stored relationship table.

It should also be noted that the various graphic control programs pre-stored in the water heater can also correspond to multiple remaining hot water volumes, and each graphic control program can also correspond to one remaining hot water volume. After obtaining the remaining hot water volume, execute The graphic control program corresponding to the remaining hot water volume enables the display module to display corresponding graphics. It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes, and then the changes of the remaining hot water are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is turned on and powered on, the water temperature in the inner tank is detected in real time, and the remaining hot water volume is calculated according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and the remaining hot water volume is converted into a corresponding graph, and the display module is controlled to display the graph. Therefore, the graph displayed by the display module will change as the amount of remaining hot water changes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the display system for a water heater according to an embodiment of the present invention specifically includes the following steps:

S201: Initialize the water heater.

S202: Detect the water temperature in the inner tank in real time.

S203: Calculate the remaining hot water volume according to the water temperature in the inner tank.

S204: Judging whether the remaining hot water volume changes, that is, judging whether the current remaining hot water volume is not equal to the last remaining hot water volume.

If yes, execute step S205; if no, end.

S205: changing the graphics of the display module, and controlling the display module to display corresponding graphics according to the remaining hot water volume.

Therefore, the display method for a water heater in the embodiment of the present invention can smoothly display the water temperature/or remaining hot water and its changes, while avoiding the misleading or difficult-to-understand shortcomings of the digital reminder method, and can intuitively and real-time Promptly remind the user of the water temperature and/or the amount of remaining hot water, so that the user can adjust the bathing speed in time, meet people's needs, and improve the user's experience.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9 , the display method for a water heater further includes:

S3: Real-time detection of the outlet water temperature of the water heater.

S4: Control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the outlet water temperature, and transform and display them through the display module.

It should be noted that the various graphic control programs pre-stored in the water heater can also correspond to multiple outlet water temperatures, and each image control program can also correspond to an outlet water temperature. After obtaining the outlet water temperature, execute the graphic control corresponding to the outlet water temperature. Program, so that the display module displays the corresponding graphics. It can be understood that the more graphic control programs there are, the smoother the graphic changes are, and then the changes of the outlet water temperature are displayed smoothly.

After the water heater is powered on, it detects the outlet water temperature in real time, and converts the outlet water temperature into a corresponding graph to control the display module to display the graph, so that the graph displayed by the display module will change with the change of the outlet water temperature.

Therefore, the display method for water heaters in the embodiment of the present invention can smoothly display at least one of the water temperature in the inner tank, the remaining hot water volume, and the outlet water temperature and its changes, while avoiding misleading caused by the digital reminder method Or the shortcomings that are not easy to understand, can intuitively and real-time remind the user of the water temperature, remaining hot water volume and outlet water temperature, so that the user can adjust the bathing speed in time, meet people's needs, and improve the user experience.

According to a specific example of the present invention, the display module can be an LED dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen. Preferably, the liquid crystal screen can be a TFT liquid crystal screen.

It should be noted that, for the LED dot matrix, the more LEDs are used, the more series of changes the display module 20 can represent. When the number of LEDs in the LED dot matrix reaches a preset threshold, the hot water volume Or changes in water temperature are displayed steplessly.

According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the graphics may be emoticons. As shown in Figures 4a-4c, as the water temperature in the inner tank, the amount of remaining hot water, or the temperature of the water outlet decreases, the emoticon will gradually change from a smiling face to a crying face, where Figure 4a is a smiling face and Figure 4b is a smiley face One of the transition expressions of a crying face, Figure 4c is a crying face. Thus, the user can be reminded of the amount of hot water and its change or the water temperature and its change in a simple, vivid, real-time and accurate manner.

In describing the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying the referred device or element Must be in a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection , or integrated; it may be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise specified limit. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to specific situations.

In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature may be in direct contact with the first feature or the first and second feature may be in direct contact with the second feature through an intermediary. touch. Moreover, "above", "above" and "above" the first feature on the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. "Below", "beneath" and "beneath" the first feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is less horizontally than the second feature.

In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification without conflicting with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention, those skilled in the art can make the above-mentioned The embodiments are subject to changes, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (4)

1. A display system for a water heater, comprising: A first temperature detection module, the first temperature detection module is used to detect the water temperature in the inner tank of the water heater in real time; display module; A control module, the control module is respectively connected with the first temperature detection module and the display module, the control module is used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water temperature in the inner tank, and through the The display module is used to transform and display; Wherein, the display system for the water heater also includes: A water volume calculation module, the water volume calculation module is respectively connected with the first temperature detection module and the control module, and the water volume calculation module is used to calculate the residual heat in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank Water volume, wherein the control module is also used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the remaining hot water volume, and display them through the display module; A second temperature detection module, the second temperature detection module is used to detect the water outlet temperature of the water heater in real time, wherein the control module is also used to control the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the water outlet temperature, and through The display module performs transformation and display; Wherein, the control module controls the display module to perform a conversion every preset time; Wherein, the graphic is an emoticon graphic; Wherein, the control module pre-stores a variety of graphic control programs, and the various graphic control programs correspond to a plurality of the remaining hot water volumes, and the control module is also used to perform corresponding graphic control according to the remaining hot water volumes. program, so that the display module displays corresponding graphics. 2. The display system for a water heater according to claim 1, wherein the display module is an LED dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen. 3. A display method for a water heater, comprising the following steps: Real-time detection of the water temperature in the tank of the water heater; and Controlling the display module of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank to generate corresponding graphics, which are converted and displayed through the display module; Wherein, the display method for the water heater also includes: calculating the remaining amount of hot water in the inner tank of the water heater according to the water temperature in the inner tank; and Controlling the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the remaining hot water volume, and performing transformation and display through the display module; Wherein, the display method for the water heater also includes: Real-time detection of the outlet water temperature of the water heater; and Controlling the display module to generate corresponding graphics according to the outlet water temperature, and performing transformation and display through the display module; Wherein, the display module is controlled to perform a transformation every preset time; Wherein, the graphic is an emoticon graphic; Wherein, a variety of graphic control programs are pre-stored, and the various graphic control programs correspond to a plurality of the remaining hot water amounts, wherein the corresponding graphic control programs are executed according to the remaining hot water amounts, so that the display module displays corresponding graphics. 4. The display method for a water heater according to claim 3, wherein the display module is an LED dot matrix or a liquid crystal screen.