GB/T 45334-2025 Smart elderly-oriented technical specification for air conditioners
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements, test methods, and evaluation rules for the smart elderly-oriented features for air conditioners.
This document is applicable to the design and evaluation of smart elderly-oriented functions for air conditioners.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB 4343.1 Electromagnetic compatibility requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
GB/T 4706.32 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 32: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers
GB/T 20002.4-2015 Drafting for special aspects in standards - Part 4: Safety aspects for their inclusion in standards
GB 22337-2008 Emission standard for community noise
GB/T 28219-2018 General technology requirements for intelligent household appliances
GB/T 36934-2018 Design guidelines for household electrical appliances for older persons
GB/T 36947 User interface design specification for household electrical appliances for older persons
GB/T 39640 Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household appliances and similar apparatus with regard to human exposure
GB/T 40979-2021 Personal information protection requirements and test methods for intelligent household appliances
GB/T 41789-2022 General safety technology requirements for intelligent household appliances
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 20002.4-2015, GB/T 28219-2018, GB/T 36934-2018 and, GB/T 36947 and the following apply.
3.1
older persons
people over 60 years old, including people that are 60 years old
Note: Older persons involved in this document are those who can take care of themselves, but face certain obstacles in using appliances that meet conventional technical requirements due to aging. Some older persons lose the ability to use appliances due to physical disability or mental disorder, therefore their needs will exceed the guidance scope of this document.
[Source: GB/T 36934-2018, 3.1]
3.2
easy-use design
design that focuses on elderly users who can take care of themselves and have no serious physical and mental obstacles, to make them use the product design easily
[Source: GB/T 36947-2018, 3.5]
3.3
safety
state of being free from unacceptable risks
[Source: GB/T 20002.4-2015, 3.14]
3.4
user interface
product element used to control a product and receive its status information
Note: The instructions displayed persistently on the product may be regarded as a part of the user interface.
[Source: GB/T 36947-2018, 3.2]
3.5
interaction
two-way information exchange between users and appliances
[Source: GB/T 36947-2018, 3.3]
3.6
slow speech rate
speech rate that is easy for older persons to understand and accept, which shall not exceed 180 words per minute
Note: The human or human-like intelligence is characterized by the fact that, in the process of achieving a certain goal, it always undergoes one or more cycles of perception, decision making, and execution, while continuously learning to improve its ability, efficiency, and effectiveness in attaining the goal. This document asserts that, in embodying human or human-like intelligence, the capabilities and processes of perception, decision making, execution, and learning are indispensable.
[Source: GB/T 28219-2018, 3.1, modified]
3.8
elderly-oriented
being adaptable to the needs of older persons
3.9
sleep mode
air conditioner’s operational mode designed to provide users with a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment by automatically adjusting temperature, air speed, air direction, and noise levels
3.10
intelligent terminal
device capable of achieving information interaction, control operations and other functions through human-computer interaction
Note: Including but not limited to interactive screens, smart APPs, display panels, mini-programs, and voice.
4 Technical requirements
4.1 Basic requirements
The user interface on air conditioners and mobile control terminals shall be equipped with prominent methods that allow users to directly access or be reminded and guided to enter the smart elderly-oriented mode, and there shall be a clear prompt upon successful entry.
Note: Prominent methods include but are not limited to buttons, text instructions, icons, and voice.
4.2 Safety
4.2.1 Safety of air conditioners
The safety of air conditioners shall meet the relevant requirements of GB/T 4706.32.
4.2.2 Cybersecurity of air conditioners
The cybersecurity of air conditioners shall meet the relevant requirements of GB/T 41789-2022.
4.2.3 User information security
The protection of user personal information security by air conditioners shall meet the requirements of GB/T 40979-2021.
Contents Foreword II 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Technical requirements 5 Test methods 6 Evaluation rules Bibliography
