Communication method and device for air conditioner, outdoor unit, indoor unit, and air conditioner
US11339989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/5038
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A communication method includes receiving, from an indoor unit, an indoor unit model, an indoor unit protocol type, and a priority number; determining a communication protocol type and a communication address corresponding to communication with the indoor unit according to the indoor unit model, the indoor unit protocol type, and the priority number; and sending the communication protocol type and the communication address to the indoor unit for the indoor unit to establish a communicative connection to an outdoor unit according to the communication protocol type and the communication address.
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