JP2013070326A - Control apparatus and power supply control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique allowing for on/off control of electric apparatuses corresponding to a user or a use mode, by a simple constitution.SOLUTION: A storage unit in a control apparatus 1 holds correspondence between user IDs for identifying users and apparatus IDs for identifying outlet apparatuses 2. When a user leaves a house 100, the user allows a tag 3 of the user to be read by a reader to input the user ID of the user to an information input unit. A control unit in the control apparatus 1 identifies a user leaving the house 100, in accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit. The control unit identifies an apparatus corresponding to the identified user by referring to a content stored in the storage unit and wirelessly transmits, to the identified apparatus, predetermined control information. When the outlet apparatus 2 receives the control information from the control apparatus 1, the outlet apparatus 2 cuts off power supply from a plug to an insertion port.

Description

  The present invention relates to a control device and a power supply control system.

  There has been proposed a technique for controlling on / off of electrical equipment installed in a room in response to a user entering or leaving the room. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that forcibly stops energization of an electrical device in a room when a door is locked. Patent Document 2 discloses that, in an entrance / exit management system, when a user enters a room, illumination corresponding to a flow line (passage) from the entrance door to the user's office area (seat) is turned on. Is disclosed.

JP 7-111121 A JP 2010-183322 A

However, in order to introduce the system described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 into a house, a circuit and wiring for controlling energization to the electrical equipment are necessary, and the introduction may be difficult. In particular, when an attempt is made to introduce the above-described system into an existing house, the construction required for the introduction may be large.
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described background, and a system for controlling on / off of an electric device according to a user and a usage form can be easily compared with a building such as a house as compared with the conventional one. The purpose is to provide a technology that can be introduced.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a power input unit, a power output unit that outputs power obtained from the power input unit, a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication with other devices, and the wireless communication A user using a space in which an outlet device is provided, and a power supply control unit that controls a supply state of power from the power input unit to the power output unit according to control information received by the unit, and the space In response to a signal supplied from an information input unit to which information for specifying usage information indicating at least one of usage modes is input, the first specifying unit that specifies the usage information, and the outlet device A second identifier for identifying a device identifier corresponding to the usage information identified by the first identification unit, with reference to the storage content of the storage unit for storing the correspondence between the identified device identifier and the usage information; A specifying unit for outlet device indicated by the device identifier specified by the second specifying section, to provide a control device, characterized by a transmission unit configured to transmit the control information by radio communication.

  In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the power input unit is a plug that can be inserted into an insertion port for obtaining power from wiring, and the power output unit includes a plug that can be inserted into the insertion port. The insertion port which can be inserted may be sufficient.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a leaver storage control unit that sequentially stores a user identifier of a user who has left the space in the storage unit in response to a signal supplied from the information input unit, The storage unit stores a correspondence relationship between the combination pattern of the user identifiers and one or a plurality of the device identifiers, and the second specifying unit stores the user identifier stored by the leaver storage control unit. The device identifier corresponding to the combination pattern may be specified with reference to the storage content of the storage unit.

  Further, in another preferred aspect of the present invention, an exit order storage control unit that stores in the storage unit information indicating the exit order of a user who has exited the space in accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit. The storage unit stores a correspondence relationship between the withdrawal order of the user and the one or more device identifiers, and the second specifying unit stores information stored by the withdrawal order storage control unit. May be specified with reference to the storage content of the storage unit.

  In a further preferred aspect of the present invention, the information input unit may receive the usage information from another device via a communication network.

  Moreover, this invention is an electric power supply control system provided with a control apparatus and one or several outlet apparatus, Comprising: The said outlet apparatus is an electric power input part and the electric power output which outputs the electric power obtained from the said electric power input part A wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with other units, and a power supply control that controls a power supply state from the power input unit to the power output unit according to control information received by the wireless communication unit And the control device uses at least one of a user who uses the space in which the outlet device is installed and a use form of the space according to a signal supplied from the information input unit. Referring to the storage contents of the first specifying unit that specifies the correspondence between the device identifier that identifies the outlet device and the usage information, and the first specifying unit by the first specifying unit. A second specifying unit that specifies a device identifier corresponding to the specified usage information, and a transmission that transmits the control information by wireless communication to the outlet device indicated by the device identifier specified by the second specifying unit A power supply control system comprising: a power supply control unit.

  Further, the present invention is provided on a lock that is locked by the movement of the deadbolt, and whether or not the lock is made according to a signal output from a detection unit that detects a change in the position of the deadbolt. When it is determined that the determination unit is determined to be locked, the power input unit, a power output unit that outputs power obtained from the power input unit, and other devices communicate wirelessly For one or more outlet devices including a wireless communication unit and a power supply control unit that controls a power supply state from the power input unit to the power output unit according to control information received by the wireless communication unit And a transmission unit that transmits the control information by wireless communication.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, on / off control of the electric equipment according to a user or a user's utilization form can be performed with a simple structure.

It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the electric power supply control system of this invention. It is a figure which shows roughly an example of the external view of the periphery of an entrance door. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance of an information input part. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a corresponding | compatible table. It is a figure which shows an example of the general view of an outlet apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of an outlet apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the installation aspect of an outlet apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of a door frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of a front door. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a strike box. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of a control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a magnet switch. It is a figure which shows an example of the general view of an outlet apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of a sensor. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a corresponding | compatible table. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a corresponding | compatible table. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a corresponding | compatible table. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a corresponding | compatible table. It is a figure which shows an example of the general view of an outlet apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of an outlet apparatus.

<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1. Configuration>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of a power supply control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, a house 100 is a building such as a house and is provided with a plurality of rooms 101a, 101b,. In this embodiment, rooms 101a and 101b which are living rooms and a room 101c which is a washroom are provided on the second floor of the house 100. On the first floor of the house 100, a room 101d that is a kitchen, a room 101e that is a living room, and a room 101f that is a front door area are provided. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the rooms 101a, 101b,..., These will be referred to as “room 101”.

  The house 100 is provided with outlet devices 2a, 2b, 2c,... As shown. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 1, outlet devices 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d are provided in the room 101a, and outlet devices 2e, 2f, and 2g are provided in the room 101b. The room 101c is provided with an outlet device 2h, and the room 101d is provided with outlet devices 2i and 2j. In the room 101e, outlet devices 2k, 2l, and 2m are provided. In the following description, when there is no need to distinguish the outlet devices 2a, 2b, 2c,..., These will be referred to as “outlet devices 2”. The outlet device 2 has a so-called outlet tap shape, and is interposed between an outlet provided in the house 100 and a plug of an electric device that can be inserted into the outlet.

  On the first floor of the house 100, a front door 102 is provided for a user who uses the house 100 to leave the house 100 or to enter the house 100. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an overview of the vicinity of the entrance door 102. As shown in the figure, the front door 102 is provided with electric locks 103a and 103b, and the front door 102 is locked / unlocked by the electric locks 103a and 103b. A control device 1 for controlling locking of the electric locks 103a and 103b is provided in the vicinity of the entrance door 102. In this embodiment, a resident of the house 100 has a tag 3 such as an IC tag for locking / unlocking the electric locks 103 a and 103 b in advance, and the tag 3 is a reader provided in the control device 1. By reading, the electric locks 103a and 103b are locked / unlocked. In the following description, for convenience of description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the electric locks 103a and 103b, these will be referred to as “electric lock 103”.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the control device 1. The control device 1 is a device for controlling the supply of electric power to an electrical device provided in the house 100. In the figure, the control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and controls the control device 1 according to a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 12. I do. The storage unit 12 is, for example, an EEPROM (Electronically Erasable and Programmable ROM), and stores various programs such as a program related to the control of the control device 1. The wireless communication unit 13 communicates with other devices wirelessly. The information input unit 14 receives information for identifying a user, is operated by the user, and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation content of the user. The information input unit 14 corresponds to an example of the information input unit according to the present invention. In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the configuration in which the information input unit 14 is built in the control device 1 has been described. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the information input unit 14 may be externally attached to the control device 1. Good. In this case, the control device 1 may be provided with an external input terminal, and an information input unit may be connected to the external input terminal. The information input unit 14 may exchange data with the control device 1 main body by wireless communication, or may exchange data by wired communication.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overview of the information input unit 14. As shown, the information input unit 14 includes a liquid crystal panel 14a and a reader 14b. The liquid crystal panel 14a is an input display device that displays a screen and detects a position on the screen touched by a user. On the liquid crystal panel 14a, for example, numeric keys K1, K2,... And buttons B1, B2, B3 for performing various operations are displayed. The reader 14b reads an ID from a tag (for example, an RF tag or an IC tag) 3 in which an ID is embedded or a card by contact or non-contact. For example, an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) reader or a barcode reader is used. And so on. In this embodiment, the user of the system uses the liquid crystal panel 14a to input a personal identification number and causes the reader 3 to read the tag 3 owned by the user, thereby locking or unlocking the electric locks 103a and 103b. Lock. In this embodiment, the information input unit 14 illustrated in FIG. 4 is used. However, the shape of the information input unit 14 is not limited to this, and may be provided with a numeric keypad, for example. Also, other shapes may be used.

  The storage unit 12 stores a device ID table TBL1, a user ID table TBL2, and a correspondence table TBL3. In the device ID table TBL1, an identifier for identifying the outlet device 2 (hereinafter referred to as “device ID”) and a character string indicating the outlet device 2 (for example, “living lighting”, “washing machine”, “TV in the children's room”). And the like are stored in association with each other. In the user ID table TBL2, an identifier for identifying the user (hereinafter referred to as “user ID”) and a character string such as a user name (for example, “dad”, “mother”, etc.) are associated with each other. Remembered. The user ID corresponds to an example of usage information according to the present invention. In the correspondence table TBL3, the user ID and the device ID are stored in association with each other. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the correspondence table TBL3. As illustrated, in this table, items of “user ID” and “device ID” are stored in association with each other.

  Next, the configuration of the outlet device 2 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overview of the outlet device 2. The outlet device 2 has the same shape as a so-called outlet tap. In the figure, the plug part 25 has a shape that can be inserted into an insertion port (so-called outlet) for obtaining electric power from a wiring to which commercial power is supplied, and electric power is supplied by being inserted into the insertion port. Is done. The plug part 25 has the same shape as a so-called plug. The insertion port portions 26a and 26b have the same shape as a so-called outlet, and a plug can be inserted. Each of the insertion port portions 26a and 26b supplies the electric power obtained from the plug portion 25 to the plug inserted therein. The plug unit 25 corresponds to an example of a power input unit according to the present invention, and the insertion port units 26a and 26b correspond to an example of a power output unit according to the present invention. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish the insertion port portions 26a and 26b from each other for convenience of description, these will be referred to as “insertion port portions 26”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the outlet device 2. In the outlet device 2, the plug portion 25 a and the insertion port portions 26 a and 26 b are connected by an electric wire 27. The power supply circuit 28 obtains a power supply voltage by connecting to the electric wire 27. The power supply circuit 28 includes a transformer 28a that transforms the AC voltage acquired from the electric wire 27, and a rectifier 28b that rectifies the output of the transformer 28a with a diode, and the output from the rectifier 28b constitutes the power supply controller 30. It is supplied as a drive voltage to each part.

  The control unit 21 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and controls the outlet device 2 according to a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 22. In this embodiment, in particular, the control unit 21 controls the supply state of power to the plugs inserted into the insertion port portions 26a and 26b in accordance with the control information received by the wireless communication unit 23. The storage unit 22 is, for example, an EEPROM, and stores various programs such as a program related to control of the outlet device 2. The storage unit 22 stores identification information for identifying the outlet device 2 (hereinafter referred to as “device ID”). The wireless communication unit 23 communicates with other devices wirelessly. The operation unit 24 is operated by the user and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation content of the user. In this embodiment, the outlet device 2 includes a button B21 as shown in FIG. When the control unit 21 detects that the button B21 has been pressed by the user, the control unit 21 transmits the device ID stored in the storage unit 22 by wireless communication. Under the control of the control unit 21, the supply switching unit 29 performs a switching process such as blocking the supply of power from the plug unit 25 to the insertion port units 26 a and 26 b and restarting the supply.

  Next, an example of a functional configuration of the control device 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the control device 1. In FIG. 8, the first specifying unit 111, the second specifying unit 112, and the transmission unit 113 are realized by the control unit 11 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 12. In the figure, the first specifying unit 111 specifies a user who leaves the house 100 in which the plurality of outlet devices 2 are installed in accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit 14. In this embodiment, the 1st specific | specification part 111 pinpoints the user who leaves the house 100 according to the signal output from the reader | leader 14b.

  The second specifying unit 112 specifies the device ID corresponding to the user ID of the user specified by the first specifying unit 111 with reference to the stored contents of the correspondence table TBL3. The transmission unit 113 wirelessly transmits control information S1 instructing to cut off the supply of power to the outlet device 2 indicated by the device ID identified by the second identification unit 112.

<1-2. Operation>
<1-2-1. Initial setting operation>
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. Prior to using this system, the user registers settings in the control device 1. First, the user uses the information input unit 14 to perform an operation for starting the initial setting. The information input unit 14 outputs a signal corresponding to the operation content of the user, and the control unit 11 displays a screen for performing initial setting according to the signal output from the information input unit 14. Specifically, for example, the control unit 11 displays a message such as “Please register the outlet device” on the liquid crystal panel 14a. In a state where this screen is displayed, the user presses the button B21 of the outlet device 2. When the control unit 21 of the outlet device 2 detects that the button B 21 is pressed, the control unit 21 reads the device ID stored in the storage unit 22 and transmits the device ID by the wireless communication unit 23. When the control unit 11 of the control device 1 receives the device ID from the outlet device 2, the control unit 11 displays a message such as “Received device ID” and displays a message such as “Please register the name of the device” on the liquid crystal panel. 14a. Using the information input unit 14 while referring to the screen displayed on the liquid crystal panel 14a, the user can identify, for example, “child's room”, “bedroom lighting”, and “second-floor toilet”. Enter a name. The control unit 11 stores the device ID and the input character string in association with each other in the device ID table TBL1 according to the signal output from the information input unit 14. By performing the registration process described above for each of the outlet devices 2, the control device 1 stores the device IDs and character strings of the plurality of outlet devices 2 in association with each other in the device ID table TBL1.

  Next, the user performs an operation for registering the correspondence table. In response to the signal output from the information input unit 14, the control unit 11 displays a message such as “Please register a user” on the liquid crystal panel. The user refers to the displayed screen, causes the reader 14b to read the tag 3 owned by the user, and uses the information input unit 14 to input character strings such as “dad” and “mother”. In response to the signal output from the information input unit 14, the control unit 11 associates the user ID with the input character string and stores the user ID in the user ID table TBL2. In addition, the control unit 11 displays a list of device IDs stored in the device ID table TBL1 on the liquid crystal panel together with a message such as “Please select an outlet device to be turned off when leaving”. While referring to the screen displayed on the liquid crystal panel, the user selects the device ID of the outlet device 2 that the user wants to turn off when he / she goes out. The control unit 11 stores the device ID selected by the user in the correspondence table TBL3 in association with the input user ID. By performing this registration process for each user, the control device 1 stores the user IDs and character strings of a plurality of users in association with each other in the user ID table TBL2, and the user ID. And the device ID are stored in the correspondence table TBL3 in association with each other.

  When the registration of the correspondence table TBL3 is completed, the user inserts the outlet device 2 into the outlet (insertion port) provided in the house 100 and installs it. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of how the outlet device 2 is installed. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the outlet device 2 is inserted into an outlet 105 provided in the house 100, and plugs 106a and 106b of electric devices are inserted into the insertion ports 26a and 26b, respectively. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the plug of the lighting device is inserted into the outlet portion 26 of the outlet device 2 a, and the plug portion 25 of the outlet device 2 a is inserted into the outlet into which the plug of the lighting device is to be inserted. . In addition, the plug of the air conditioner is inserted into the outlet portion 26 of the outlet device 2b, and the plug portion 25 of the outlet device 2b is inserted into the outlet into which the plug of the air conditioner is to be inserted.

<1-2-2. Power interruption operation>
Next, an operation when the user leaves the house 100 will be described. When the user leaves the house 100, the user causes the reader 14 b to read the tag 3 owned by the user. The control unit 11 locks the electric locks 103a and 103b in accordance with the signal output from the reader 14b, and refers to the device ID corresponding to the user ID read by the reader 14b with reference to the stored contents of the correspondence table TBL3. Then, the control information S1 instructing to cut off the power is transmitted to the outlet device 2 indicated by the specified device ID by radio. Specifically, for example, when the stored content of the correspondence table TBL3 is as shown in FIG. 5 and the user ID read by the reader 14b is “01”, the control unit 11 determines that the outlet device 2a, The control information S1 is transmitted to the three outlet devices 2b and 2c.

  When receiving the control information S <b> 1 from the control device 1, the control unit 21 of the outlet device 2 cuts off the power supply from the plug unit 25 to the insertion port unit 26. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 1, when the outlet device 2a receives the control information S1, the supply of power from the outlet into which the outlet device 2a is inserted to the lighting device 110a is cut off. When the outlet device 2b receives the control information S1, the supply of power from the outlet into which the outlet device 2b is inserted to the air conditioner 110b is cut off.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the user locks the electric locks 103a and 103b using the tag 3, the supply of power is cut off in the outlet device 2 associated with the user. That is, when the user leaves the house 100, the power supply in the outlet device 2 preset by the user is cut off. Specifically, for example, when the user leaves, the power supply to electrical devices such as lighting, air conditioning equipment, televisions, and game machines is cut off. This reduces standby power that can occur when the user is out. In particular, in this embodiment, by associating a user ID for identifying a user with a device ID for identifying an outlet device in advance, the power supply of the outlet device 2 corresponding to the user going out is shut off. For example, it is possible to construct an environment suitable for each user, such as not cutting off the supply of electric power to an electric device that can be used by a user who has not gone out.

<1-2-3. Power recovery operation>
Next, an operation when the user returns home will be described. When the user returns home, the reader 14b reads the tag 3 owned by the user. The control unit 11 unlocks the electric locks 103a and 103b in accordance with a signal output from the reader 14b, and also stores the device ID corresponding to the user ID read by the reader 14b in the storage contents of the correspondence table TBL3. The control information S2 that is specified with reference to the outlet device 2 indicated by the specified device ID and instructing the resumption of power supply is transmitted wirelessly.

  When receiving the control information S <b> 2 from the control device 1, the control unit 21 of the outlet device 2 resumes the supply of power from the plug unit 25 to the insertion port unit 26. Thus, in this embodiment, when the user unlocks the electric locks 103a and 103b using the tag 3, the supply of power is resumed in the outlet device 2 associated with the user. Specifically, for example, when the user returns home, the supply of power to electric devices such as lighting, air conditioners, televisions, and game machines is resumed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the user uses the tag 3 to lock / unlock the electric locks 103a, 103b, the outlet device 2 associated with the user can supply power. Blocking / resuming is performed. Thereby, in the outlet device 2 corresponding to the user who goes out, standby power that can be generated while the user goes out can be reduced. Further, in this embodiment, since the outlet device 2 only needs to be interposed between the existing outlet and the plug of the electric device, no wiring work is required, and the system can be easily introduced.

<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The power supply system of the present invention is different from the power supply system according to the first embodiment described above in that a strike box (hereinafter referred to as “strike box 1031”) related to an electric lock has a micro switch 80. And the content of the processing performed by the control unit (hereinafter referred to as “control unit 11B”) of the control device 1 are different, and the other configurations are the same as those described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

  First, the configuration of the strike box 1031 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the door frame 104. In the figure, the strike box 1031 is provided at a position facing the entrance door 102 of the door frame 104. The strike plate 1032 is formed integrally with the strike box 1031, and the strike plate 1032 is fixed to the door frame 104 with a set screw 1033. The micro switch 80 is provided from the upper surface of the strike plate 1032 facing the entrance door 102 toward the inside of the strike box 1031.

  FIG. 11 shows the structure of the entrance door 102. The entrance door 102 is a cylinder lock with a thumb turn that is widely used in ordinary buildings. That is, by operating the lever handle 91, the latch bolt 92 is moved in and out to engage with or disengage from the strike plate 1032 of the strike box 1031.

  FIG. 12 is a longitudinal sectional view of the strike box 1031 when the door is unlocked, that is, when the front door 102 is closed and not locked. In the figure, the left side is the door frame 104 and the right side is the entrance door 102. At this time, the latch bolt 92 of the entrance door 102 is engaged with the strike plate 1032 of the door frame 104 to be in a closed state. Since the dead bolt 93 is in the entrance door 102 and does not protrude into the strike box 1031, the micro switch 80 is in an off state. When the deadbolt 93 is locked and protrudes to the left in the figure as indicated by an imaginary line, the micro switch 80 is pressed and turned on. That is, the micro switch 80 is pressed and turned on by the dead bolt 93 when the entrance door 102 is locked, and the dead bolt 93 is retracted and turned off when the entrance door 102 is unlocked. The micro switch 80 is connected to the control device 1. The control unit 11 </ b> B of the control device 1 detects locking / unlocking of the entrance door 102 in accordance with the on / off of the microswitch 80.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the control device 1 according to the present embodiment. In the figure, the determination unit 114 and the transmission unit 115 are realized by the control unit 11B reading and executing a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 12. In the figure, the determination unit 114 determines whether or not locking has been performed (or whether or not unlocking has been performed) in accordance with a signal output from the microswitch 80. The transmission unit 115 transmits the control information S <b> 1 to the outlet device 2 when the determination unit 114 determines that the lock is made.

  When receiving the control information S <b> 1 from the control device 1, the outlet device 2 cuts off the power supply from the plug unit 25 to the insertion port unit 26. The processing performed when the outlet device 2 receives the control information S1 is the same as that in the first embodiment described above, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  In this embodiment, it is detected that the lock is made by the micro switch 80 that detects a change in the position of the deadbolt, and when the lock is made, the power supply is cut off in the outlet device 2. By doing so, standby power that can be generated while the user is out is reduced.

<3. Modification>
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, It can implement with another various form. An example is shown below. In addition, you may combine each following aspect suitably.
(1) In the first embodiment described above, the user inputs the user ID by causing the reader 14b to read the tag 3, but the mode of input of the user ID is not limited to this. For example, the user ID may be input by the user operating the operation panel. In addition, for example, a bar code reader may be provided in the control device 1, and a user ID may be input by reading a bar code assigned to each user. Further, for example, a plurality of input modes may be used in combination such that the user reads the tag 3 by the reader 14b and inputs the user ID by operating the operation panel. Further, for example, the control device 1 is configured to have a biometric authentication function such as a fingerprint authentication function, and the correspondence relationship between the biometric data (fingerprint data and the like) stored in the storage unit 12 of the control device 1 and the user ID. It is good also as a structure which authenticates a user and specifies user ID by referring to. In another example, the reader 14b may read the user's tag remotely. In this case, the tag outputs a signal indicating the user ID by electromagnetic waves or the like. Even if an action such as holding the tag over the reader 14b is not performed, the reader 14b can read the user ID from the tag. More specifically, the user ID may be specified by providing the reader 14b on the door and the user holding the tag passing through the door. The point is that the control unit 11 of the control device 1 can identify one or a plurality of users according to a signal supplied from an information input unit such as an operation panel or an RFID reader. May be.

  Further, for example, the information input unit 14 may be provided in the room, and the information input unit 14 may recognize the user in the room by reading the tag 3. In this case, for example, for each of a plurality of users, a user ID and an electric device used by the user (for example, a personal computer installed at each user's desk or a humidifier installed around the desk) The device ID of the outlet device 2 to which the device is connected is stored in the correspondence table TBL3, and the control unit 11 corresponds to the user ID read by the information input unit 14 The power supply control may be performed by transmitting a control signal S1 (or control signal S2) to the outlet device 22 to be operated.

  As described above, the control unit 11 may specify a user who leaves the space such as a house or a room in accordance with the signal output from the information input unit 14, and the user who enters the space. In addition, for example, the user in the space may be specified by performing monitoring at each predetermined timing. In short, the control unit 11 may be anything as long as it identifies a user according to a signal output from the information input unit 14.

  As another example, for example, the information input unit 14 is configured to use various sensors such as an illuminance sensor that detects illuminance, a temperature sensor that detects temperature, and a humidity sensor that detects humidity. You may make it perform control with respect to the outlet apparatus 2 according to the detection result of a sensor. In this case, for example, the detection result of each sensor and the device ID are associated and stored in the correspondence table TBL3, and the control unit 11 controls the outlet device 2 corresponding to the detection result of each sensor. The signals S1 and S2 may be transmitted. In this case, specifically, for example, when the illuminance is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the control unit 11 turns off the power supply to the lighting device, while the illuminance is lower than the predetermined threshold. In such a case, control is performed such as turning on the power supply to the lighting device, and the power supply to the air conditioning device is turned on / off depending on whether the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value, for example. Power supply control according to the detection result of the sensor, for example, or on / off of the power supply to the humidifier depending on whether the humidity is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold. It can be performed.

(2) In the first embodiment described above, the tag for opening and closing the electric locks 103a and 103b and the tag used for controlling the outlet device 2 are used in combination. The tag used for the purpose may be provided separately from the tag for opening and closing the electric lock.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the electric lock 103 that is locked / unlocked by electric control is used. However, the lock according to the present invention is not limited to the electric lock, and electric control is not performed. It may be a lock.

  In the first embodiment described above, the control unit 11 specifies the outlet device 2 corresponding to the user ID output from the information input unit 14 with reference to the correspondence table TBL3, and specifies the specified outlet device 2. The control signals S1 and S2 are transmitted with respect to, but the configuration is not made with reference to the correspondence table TBL3, and any outlet device 2 (for example, indoors) is provided according to the signal from the information input unit 14 The control signal S1 or the control signal S2 may be transmitted to all the outlet devices 2) (that is, the power supply control of the outlet device 2 is performed). Specifically, for example, the information input unit 14 is configured to use a switch (button) that switches on / off, and the control unit 11 is turned on in response to a signal output from the switch. The control signal S2 may be transmitted to all the outlet devices 2 in the room, while the control signal S1 may be transmitted to the outlet device 2 when the switch is turned off.

  More specifically, for example, a magnet switch 14c that outputs a signal corresponding to the opening / closing of the door as illustrated in FIG. 14 is provided, and the power to the outlet device 2 is determined according to the signal from the magnet switch. The supply control may be performed.

(3) In the first embodiment described above, the power supply control operation may be linked with schedule information. Specifically, for example, the storage unit 12 is configured to store schedule information indicating a schedule about the usage status of the user and each room. For example, the living room is between 10:00 and 14:00. You may make it perform supply control of the electric power to the outlet apparatus 2 according to schedule information like lighting. In this case, for example, the information indicating the time zone, the device ID, and the information indicating the type of on / off of supply are associated and stored in the correspondence table TBL3, and the control unit 11 stores the correspondence table TBL3. With reference to the stored contents, control signals S1 and S2 are transmitted to the outlet device 2 corresponding to each time zone. The schedule information stored in the storage unit 12 may be input by the user using the information input unit 14 or may be received from another device via the communication unit 15 or the wireless communication unit 13. May be.

(4) In the above-described first and second embodiments, the outlet device 2 has the shape shown in FIG. 6, but the shape of the outlet device 2 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. For example, the shape shown to (a) thru | or (c) of FIG. 15 may be sufficient. In FIG. 15 (a), the outlet device 2A is a so-called extension cord, and is provided with a plug portion 25 that can be inserted into an outlet and insertion port portions 26, 26,. The case 31 is connected by a cord 32. In the example shown in FIG. 15B, the outlet device 2B includes a plug portion 25 that can be inserted into an outlet, and insertion port portions 26 and 26 into which a plurality of plugs can be inserted. The example shown in FIG. 15C is the same, and the outlet device 2C includes a plug portion 25 that can be inserted into an outlet and insertion ports 26 and 26 into which a plurality of plugs can be inserted.

  Further, the outlet device 2 may have one or more outlets. Similarly, the number of plug portions included in the outlet device 2 may be one or plural.

(5) In the second embodiment described above, the change in the position of the deadbolt is detected by the micro switch 80. However, the mode of detecting the change in the position of the deadbolt is not limited to this. For example, FIG. A sensor for detecting the position of the dead bolt by energization as shown in FIGS. In FIG. 16A, when the metal dead bolt contacts the contacts 82a and 82b, the contacts 82a and 82b are electrically connected via the dead bolt. The dead bolt may be connected by its own conductivity, or when the dead bolt comes into contact, the contacts 82a and 82b may be pressed against other conductors for connection. The control unit 11B detects locking / unlocking of the entrance door 102 according to the presence / absence of connection between the contacts 82a and 82b. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 16B, the strike box 1031 is configured by a pair of flexible plate members 82-3 extending from the upper and lower directions, respectively, at a position facing the dead bolt 93. Both end portions are arranged. The configuration of the sensor 80 is not limited to these, and any sensor may be used as long as it is provided on a locking device that is locked by moving the deadbolt and detects a change in the position of the deadbolt. It may be.

(6) In the first embodiment described above, the device ID and the user ID are stored in association with each other in the correspondence table TBL3. However, the storage contents of the correspondence table TBL3 are not limited to those described above. For example, it may be as shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, the items “pattern ID” and “device ID” are stored in association with each other. Among these items, the “pattern ID” item stores identification information for identifying an outing pattern such as “shopping” or “travel”. This identification information corresponds to an example of usage information according to the present invention.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, the user selects an outing pattern using the information input unit 14 when going out (that is, when locking the electric lock 103). The control unit 11 selects one of the outing patterns stored in the correspondence table TBL3 according to the signal output from the information input unit 14, specifies the device ID corresponding to the selected outing pattern, and specifies the specified device The control information S1 is transmitted to the outlet device 2 indicated by the ID. By doing this, for example, when going out for a short time, only the minimum necessary power is turned off and the air conditioner, game, personal computer, etc. are kept as they are, but when going out all day, a timer function (refrigerator, rice cooker) , Washing machines, etc.) all electrical devices other than those with power off, and when traveling, all electrical devices other than refrigerators and DVD recorders are turned off. Power supply control suitable for the pattern can be performed.

  Further, not only the going-out pattern, but also, for example, a group ID (usage information) representing each group grouped according to a usage form such as “son's room” or “all air conditioners” is associated with a device ID. May be stored in the correspondence table TBL3. Also in this case, as in the example shown in FIG. 17, when the user goes out, the group is selected using the information input unit 14, and the control unit 11 outputs the signal output from the information input unit 14. In response, one of the groups stored in the correspondence table TBL3 is selected, the device ID corresponding to the selected group is specified, and the control information S1 is transmitted to the outlet device 2 indicated by the specified device ID. By doing in this way, for example, it is possible to perform power supply control according to the usage form, such as turning off all the electric devices installed in the son's room or turning off all the air conditioners. .

(7) The correspondence table TBL3 may be, for example, that illustrated in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the correspondence table TBL3 stores a combination pattern of user IDs and one or a plurality of device IDs in association with each other. In this operation example, the control unit 11 sequentially stores the user ID of the user leaving the house 100 in the storage unit 12 in accordance with the signal supplied from the information input unit 14, and stores the stored user ID. Is identified with reference to the correspondence table TBL3, and the control information is transmitted to the outlet device 2 indicated by the identified device ID. In this way, for example, when the parents go out and leave the answering machine with only the child, the control according to the combination of the users who have gone out, such as turning off the power of the TV, game machine, gas stove, etc. It can be carried out.

(8) Further, in the first embodiment described above, in accordance with the signal supplied from the information input unit 14, the storage unit 12 stores the order information indicating the exit order of the users who have exited the house 100. The correspondence table TBL3 stores the withdrawal order of the user and one or more device IDs in association with each other, and the control unit 11 identifies and identifies the device ID corresponding to the order information stored in the storage unit 12. The control information S2 may be transmitted to the outlet device 2 indicated by the device ID. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the correspondence table TBL3 in this case. As shown in the figure, in this table, items of “exit order” and “device ID” are stored in association with each other. Among these items, information indicating the user's exit order is stored in the “exit order” item. The control unit 11 refers to this table and identifies the device ID corresponding to the order in which the user leaves.

  Further, the contents of the correspondence table TBL3 are not limited to those described above, and may be in other forms. In short, the correspondence table TBL3 is any one that shows the correspondence between the usage information indicating the user who uses the space where the outlet device 2 is installed or the usage mode of the space and the device ID. It may be something like this.

(9) The first embodiment and the second embodiment described above may be used in combination. That is, the control unit 11 (or the control unit 11B) selects the outlet device 2 that transmits the control information S1 according to at least one of the signal output from the information input unit 14 and the signal output from the sensor 80. You may make it do. More specifically, for example, when the control unit 11 (or the control unit 11B) receives a user ID from the information input unit 14 and a signal indicating that the lock has been output from the micro switch 80, Control information (control information S1 or control information S2) may be transmitted to the outlet device 2 corresponding to the input user ID. As another example, for example, the control unit 11 (or control unit 11B) indicates that a predetermined button provided on the information input unit 14 has been pressed for 2 seconds or more and is locked from the micro switch 80. When the above signal is output, a control signal (control signal S1 or control signal S2) may be transmitted to the outlet device 2 installed in the space.

(10) In the first embodiment described above, the power supply control of the outlet device 2 may be performed by remote operation via a communication network. In this case, the control device 1 is configured to include a communication unit 15 (illustrated by a dotted line in FIG. 3) that exchanges data with other devices via the communication network 4 (illustrated by a dotted line in FIG. 3). 11 receives information indicating a user leaving the house 100 from another device via the communication unit, and according to at least one of the received information and a signal supplied from the information input unit 14, A user who leaves the house 100 may be specified.

(11) In the first and second embodiments described above, when the electric lock 103 is locked, a plurality of buttons are displayed on the operation panel. You may make it change according to it. In this case, the user and the button assignment pattern are stored in advance in association with each other (see FIG. 20), and the control unit 11 receives the input user ID (that is, the user ID of the user to leave). You may make it perform allocation to a button with the allocation pattern corresponding to. In this case, when one of the buttons is selected by the user, the control unit 11 selects one or a plurality of outlet devices 2 according to the signal output from the information input unit 14, and the selected outlet device 2 is selected. Control information S1 is transmitted. Specifically, for example, the control unit 11 is configured to display three buttons “A”, “B”, and “C” on the liquid crystal panel 14a, and when “dad” leaves, “A” If “Father's bedroom” is assigned to the button, “Study” is assigned to the “B” button, and “Living room” is assigned to the “C” button, and if “Mom” leaves, “Mother's” “Kitchen” may be assigned to the “bedroom” and “B” buttons, and “living room” may be assigned to the “C” buttons.

(12) In the first and second embodiments described above, a plurality of outlet devices 2 are installed in the house 100. However, a plurality of outlet devices 2 may be installed in the house 100. It may be one. In the first embodiment described above, the first specifying unit 111 specifies a user who leaves the house 100 in accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit 14, but the first specifying unit 111 The user to be identified is not limited to the one described above, and for example, a user who leaves the room provided in the accommodation facility or the like may be identified in accordance with a signal output from the information input unit 14. In short, the first specifying unit 111 may be any unit that specifies a user leaving the space such as a house in accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit 14.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the control device 1 is configured to store the correspondence table TBL3 in the storage unit 12, but the correspondence table TBL3 may be stored in an externally connected storage device.

(14) In the first and second embodiments described above, each room 101 is provided with a sensor for detecting a person or animal such as a heat detection sensor, and power supply is controlled according to the detection result of the sensor. You may do it. More specifically, for example, in the first embodiment, the detection result of the heat detection sensor and the device ID are stored in association with each other, and the control information S1 is transmitted according to the detection result of the heat detection sensor. The outlet device 2 to be selected may be selected. For example, even when the entire family has gone out, control is performed such that the air conditioner is kept on when heat is detected by the heat detection sensor (for example, when a pet such as a cat is in the house 100). May be performed.

  Further, for example, in the second embodiment, when it is determined that the lock is made according to the signal from the sensor 80 in the second embodiment, if the heat detection sensor does not detect heat, the control unit 11 is connected to the outlet device 2. While the control information S1 is transmitted, the control information S2 may be transmitted to the outlet device 2 when heat is detected by the heat detection sensor (for example, when the user returns home and locks).

  As another example, for example, in the second embodiment, a table in which the position of the user and the device ID of the outlet device 2 are associated with each other is stored in the storage unit 12. When it is determined that the lock is made according to the signal from the sensor 80, the position of the user who has not gone out is specified according to the detection result of the heat detection sensor, and the outlet device 2 corresponding to the specified position (for example, The outlet device 2) provided in the room including the specified position is specified with reference to the table stored in the storage unit 12, and the control information S1 is transmitted to the specified outlet device 2. Good.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the outlet device 2 is interposed between the outlet provided in the house 100 and the plug of the electric device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the outlet according to the above-described embodiment. The function of the device 2 may be incorporated in the electric device. Specifically, for example, a plug unit (power input unit) that can be plugged into an outlet, a cord unit (power output unit) that supplies electric power obtained from the plug unit to an electric device, and other devices wirelessly You may use an outlet apparatus provided with the radio | wireless communication part which performs communication, and the electric power supply control part which controls the supply state of the electric power to an electric equipment according to the control information which this radio | wireless communication part received. Further, the outlet device is not configured to have a plug portion and an insertion port portion, and may be, for example, a shape in which the conductor of the power cable is exposed as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the outlet device 2 </ b> D has a first conductor portion 25 </ b> D (power input portion) that obtains electric power from the connected conductor instead of the plug portion 25 of the outlet device 2, and the outlet device 2 </ b> D. It replaces with the insertion port part 26 of the apparatus 2, and is provided with 2nd conducting wire part 26D (electric power output part) which supplies the electric power obtained from 1st conducting wire part 25D to another conducting wire. The other configuration of the outlet device 2D is the same as the configuration of the outlet device 2 described above, and a detailed description thereof is omitted here. The outlet device 2D is used by being directly connected to a conductor such as a cord of an electric device. The control unit 21 of the outlet device 2D supplies power from the first conductor part 25D (power input part) to the second conductor part 26D (power output part) in accordance with a control signal received from the management device 1. Switch on / off. The outlet device 2D corresponds to an example of the outlet device of the present invention.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the power supply control may be individually performed for each of the plurality of insertion ports in the outlet device 2 including the plurality of insertion ports. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the outlet device 2E according to this aspect, and corresponds to FIG. 7 illustrated in the above-described embodiment. The outlet device 2E shown in FIG. 22 is different from the outlet device 2 according to the above-described embodiment in that it has three insertion ports 26a, 26b, and 26c, and is supplied instead of the supply switching unit 29. The other part is the same as that shown in the embodiment described above. Under the control of the control unit 21, the supply switching unit 29E performs a switching process such as individually blocking the supply of power from the plug unit 25 to the insertion ports 26a, 26b, and 26c, or restarting the supply. Do. In this embodiment, the identification information (device ID) corresponding to each of the insertion port portions 26a, 26b, and 26c is stored in the storage unit 22, and, for example, when the initial setting is performed, the button B21 is pressed. Depending on the mode (for example, long press for 1 second, long press for 2 seconds, etc.), the identification information for wireless transmission may be made different. Further, for example, the outlet device 2E may be provided with a plurality of buttons, and identification information corresponding to the pressed button may be transmitted by wireless communication.

(17) In the above-described embodiment, the identification information (device ID) is wirelessly transmitted when the button B21 of the outlet device 2 is pressed, and the control unit 21 of the control device 1 receives the identification information from the outlet device 2. However, the mode of the initial setting is not limited to this. For example, a unique manufacturing ID assigned to the outlet device 2 is assigned to the management device at the production factory when the product is manufactured. You may make it write in 1 table. In this case, by selling the outlet device 2 and the management device 1 as a set, the initial setting work by the user is reduced.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, for example, setting information indicating a supply control mode is stored in the storage unit 22 such that the power supply is cut off 30 seconds after the control signal S1 is received. The control unit 21 may perform power supply control with reference to the setting information stored in the storage unit 22.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, when a forgetting operation occurs, another user may be able to perform the operation instead. Specifically, for example, when a user who has left has forgotten to perform an operation, the next user to be able to operate can operate the outlet device, including the operation of the user who has forgotten the previous operation. As described above, an almighty operation may be performed. In this case, for example, when a predetermined personal identification number is input, the control signal S1 may be transmitted to all registered outlet devices 2. In addition, for example, a mother can operate on / off of the outlet device 2 in the child's room, and a father can operate on / off of the outlet device 2 in all the rooms. In addition, a user at a certain level or higher may be able to turn on / off the outlet device 2 including the room of another user.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the operation by the user may be performed in two stages. Specifically, for example, when a tag is held over the reader 14b, a numeric keypad is displayed, prompting the user to input a personal identification number, and when the user enters the personal identification number, the user's room is turned off. As described above, the reliability of power on / off may be improved by performing a two-step operation. For example, when the last person leaving the room (administrator) returns home, the power can be turned off only when both the collation operation (the operation of holding the tag) and the password input operation are performed. May be.

(21) The program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 12 described above is a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk (HDD (Hard Disk Drive), FD (Flexible Disk)), etc.), optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.). ), And stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a magneto-optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory. Moreover, you may make it download to the control apparatus 1 via communication lines, such as the internet.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Control apparatus, 2 ... Outlet apparatus, 3 ... Tag, 11, 21 ... Control part, 12, 22 ... Storage part, 13, 23 ... Wireless communication part, 14 ... Information input part, 24 ... Operation part, 25 ... Plug , 26 ... insertion port part, 27 ... electric wire, 28 ... power supply circuit, 29 ... supply switching part, 30 ... power supply control part, 93 ... dead bolt, 102 ... entrance door, 103 ... electric lock, 104 ... door Frame, 1031 ... strike box, 1032 ... strike plate, 1033 ... set screw.

Claims (7)

A power input unit; a power output unit that outputs power obtained from the power input unit; a wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with other devices; and the power input according to control information received by the wireless communication unit Use information indicating at least one of a user who uses a space in which an outlet device is installed, and a usage form of the space, which includes a power supply control unit that controls a power supply state from the unit to the power output unit A first identifying unit that identifies the usage information in response to a signal supplied from an information input unit to which information for identifying is input;
A device identifier corresponding to the usage information specified by the first specifying unit is specified with reference to the storage content of the storage unit that stores the correspondence between the device identifier for identifying the outlet device and the usage information. Two specific parts;
A control device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the control information by wireless communication to an outlet device indicated by the device identifier specified by the second specifying unit. In accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit, a leaving person storage control unit that sequentially stores a user identifier of a user who has left the space in the storage unit,
The storage unit stores a correspondence relationship between the combination pattern of the user identifiers and one or a plurality of the device identifiers,
The second specifying unit specifies a device identifier corresponding to a combination pattern of user identifiers stored by the leaver storage control unit with reference to storage contents of the storage unit. The control apparatus according to 1. In accordance with a signal supplied from the information input unit, an exit order storage control unit that stores information indicating the exit order of the users who have exited the space in the storage unit,
The storage unit stores a correspondence relationship between the exit order of the user and the one or more device identifiers,
2. The control according to claim 1, wherein the second specifying unit specifies a device identifier corresponding to the information stored by the exit order storage control unit with reference to a storage content of the storage unit. apparatus. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information input unit receives the usage information from another device via a communication network. The power input unit is a plug that can be inserted into an insertion port for obtaining power from wiring, and the power output unit is an insertion port into which a plug that can be inserted into the insertion port can be inserted. The control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control apparatus is provided. A power supply control system comprising a control device and one or more outlet devices,
The outlet device is
A power input section;
A power output unit that outputs power obtained from the power input unit;
A wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with other devices;
A power supply control unit that controls a power supply state from the power input unit to the power output unit according to control information received by the wireless communication unit, and
The controller is
According to a signal supplied from the information input unit, a first specifying unit that specifies usage information indicating at least one of a user who uses the space where the outlet device is installed and a usage form of the space;
A device identifier corresponding to the usage information specified by the first specifying unit is specified with reference to the storage content of the storage unit that stores the correspondence between the device identifier for identifying the outlet device and the usage information. Two specific parts;
A power supply control system, comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the control information by wireless communication to an outlet device indicated by a device identifier specified by the second specification unit. A determination unit that is provided in a lock that is locked by the movement of the deadbolt, and that determines whether or not the lock is made according to a signal output from a detection unit that detects a change in the position of the deadbolt,
A power input unit, a power output unit that outputs power obtained from the power input unit, a wireless communication unit that communicates wirelessly with other devices, and The control information is provided to one or a plurality of outlet devices including a power supply control unit that controls a power supply state from the power input unit to the power output unit according to control information received by a wireless communication unit. A control unit comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit by wireless communication.

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