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Method and apparatus for controlling device

US11346569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2020
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K2201/00
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure disclosures a method and an apparatus for controlling a device. The method is applied in an indoor unit of a multi-split system and includes: when a temperature sensor fails, selecting other indoor units operating in the same operation mode with a current indoor unit from all indoor units; obtaining corresponding sensor parameters from temperature sensors of the indoor units operating in the same operation mode; and controlling the device according to the obtained sensor parameters.

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