JP6765071B2 - Control systems, control methods, and control programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention generally relates to control systems, control methods, and control programs, and more particularly to control systems, control methods, and control programs that control one or more devices.

Conventionally, various control systems, particularly control systems for controlling one or more devices, have been provided. As a kind of such a control system, Patent Document 1 discloses an energy device control system. The energy device control system of Patent Document 1 includes an energy device (device), a home server, and a terminal. In this energy device control system, the user can control the device by the home server by using the remote control operation screen displayed on the terminal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-187476

In the energy device control system of Patent Document 1, the user can individually control the device using a terminal. However, in this energy device control system, the user cannot set information (control scene information) that causes the home server to control one or more devices.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control system, a control method, and a control program in which a user can change control scene information according to his / her own preference.

One aspect of the control system according to the present invention includes a setting system for setting control scene information for causing the device control system to control one or more devices according to the control scene. The setting system includes an input unit that receives an input from a user and a control scene setting unit that performs a control scene setting process that sets the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit. The control scene information includes one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among the one or more devices, control contents of the one or a plurality of control target devices, and control of the one or a plurality of control target devices. Contains information indicating start conditions. When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of control based on the control scene information, the device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices with the control contents. The control scene setting process includes a device selection process for selecting the one or a plurality of control target devices from the one or more devices in response to an input from the input unit. The control scene setting process includes a control content setting process for setting the control content in response to an input from the input unit. The control scene setting process includes a control start condition setting process for setting the control start condition in response to an input from the input unit. The control start condition setting process presents a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and from the plurality of different selection candidates according to the input from the input unit. One or more selected selection candidates are included in the control start condition.

One aspect of the control method according to the present invention includes a setting method for setting control scene information for causing a device control system to control one or more devices according to a control scene. The control scene information includes one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among the one or more devices, control contents of the one or a plurality of control target devices, and control of the one or a plurality of control target devices. Contains information indicating start conditions. When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene, the device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices with the control contents. In the setting method, the computer system selects the one or more controlled devices from the one or more devices in response to an input from the user. In the setting method, the computer system further sets the control content in response to an input from the user. In the setting method, the computer system further sets the control start condition in response to an input from the user. In the setting of the control start condition, a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition are presented according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and the plurality of different selection candidates are selected according to the input from the user. One or more selected selection candidates are included in the control start condition.

One aspect of the control program according to the present invention is a program that causes the computer system to function as a control system when executed by the computer system. The control system includes a setting system for setting control scene information for causing the device control system to control one or more devices according to the control scene. The setting system includes an input unit that receives an input from a user and a control scene setting unit that performs a control scene setting process that sets the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit. The control scene information includes one or more control target devices associated with the control scene, control contents of the one or more control target devices, and control of the one or more control target devices among the one or more devices. Contains information indicating start conditions. When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene, the device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices with the control contents. The control scene setting process includes a device selection process, a control content setting process, and a control start condition setting process. The device selection process is a process of selecting the one or a plurality of control target devices from the one or more devices in response to an input from the input unit. The control content setting process is a process of setting the control content in response to an input from the input unit. The control start condition setting process is a process of setting the control start condition in response to an input from the input unit. The control start condition setting process presents a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and from the plurality of different selection candidates according to the input from the input unit. One or more selected selection candidates are included in the control start condition.

The control system, control method, and control program according to the present invention have an advantage that the control scene information can be changed by the user according to his / her preference.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the same control system. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the operation of the same control system. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the setting process of the same control system. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a control scene selection screen in the same control system. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an item selection screen in the same control system. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a device selection screen in the same control system. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a setting screen in the same control system. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a change screen in the same control system.

1. 1. Embodiment The control system 10 of one embodiment according to the present invention is a system for causing one or more devices (electrical devices) to perform operations according to a control scene. As shown in FIG. 1, the control system 10 includes a device control system 20 and a setting system 30.

The device control system 20 is configured to control one or more devices (electrical devices). The devices include, for example, an air conditioner 41, a lighting device 42, an air purifier 43, a shutter (electric shutter) 44, a sash (electric sash) 45, a water heater 46, and a ventilation fan 47.

The setting system 30 is configured to set control scene information. The control scene information is information for causing the device control system 20 to control one or more devices according to the control scene. The control scene is set according to the user's daily activities (for example, getting up, going to bed, going out, at home) and the place (for example, bedroom, study, dining). The control scene information is information indicating the control contents of one or more control target devices, one or more control target devices, and the control start condition of one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among one or more devices. including. Further, the control scene information further includes information indicating a scene start condition of the control scene. Further, the control scene information includes information indicating the name of the control scene. Further, the control scene information includes information indicating an icon of the control scene.

The setting system 30 includes an input unit 31, an output unit 32, and a control scene setting unit 33. The input unit 31 is configured to receive input from the user. The input unit 31 is realized by, for example, a user interface such as a touch panel, a keyboard, a pointing device, or a mechanical switch. The output unit 32 is configured to display a screen (a screen for presenting information to the user). The output unit 32 is realized by, for example, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The control scene setting unit 33 is configured to set control scene information in response to input from the input unit 31.

The control system 10 is realized by the computer system 100 shown in FIG. The computer system 100 includes three information terminals 1 (1A, 1B, 1C), a controller 2, and a server device 3. In the example of FIG. 2, the computer system 100 further includes a router 5 connected to the network 4. The controller 2 and the router 5 are installed in the facility 200. The facility 200 is, for example, a detached house. The facility 200 may be a house other than a detached house such as each dwelling unit of an apartment house, or a non-house such as an office or a store. The controller 2 is connected to the network 4 via the router 5, and is thereby connected to the server device 3. The network 4 is, for example, an out-of-home network such as the Internet. The router 5 is not indispensable.

The server device 3 is composed of at least a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, and a communication interface. The server device 3 provides various contents to the information terminal 1 via the network 4. The content includes, for example, information on the usage status of electric energy in the facility 200.

The information terminal 1 is a terminal having a function of inputting information by the user and a function of presenting information to the user. The information terminal 1 is composed of at least a computer having a display, a CPU, a memory, and a communication interface.

The information terminal 1A is a dedicated monitor used in the facility 200. For example, the information terminal 1A is a dedicated monitor compatible with HEMS (Home Energy Management System). The information terminal 1A is connected to the router 5 with a LAN cable. The information terminals 1B and 1C are mobile terminals (for example, smartphones). In FIG. 2, since the information terminal 1B is located in the facility 200, short-range wireless communication conforming to, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) is performed with the router 5. In FIG. 2, since the information terminal 1C is outside the facility 200, it is connected to the network 4 via, for example, a mobile phone network (carrier network) provided by a telecommunications carrier. The mobile phone network includes, for example, a 3G (third generation) line, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) line, and the like. Alternatively, the information terminal 1C may be connected to the network 4 via a public wireless LAN (Local Area Network). The information terminals 1A, 1B, and 1C may be configured to be able to directly communicate with the controller 2. The communication method between the information terminals 1A, 1B, 1C and the controller 2 is, for example, wired communication or wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) and low power radio (specified low power radio) that does not require a license. There may be. For this type of low-power radio, specifications such as the frequency band and antenna power to be used are specified in each country according to the application. In Japan, low-power radios that use radio waves in the 920 MHz band or 420 MHz band are specified. The information terminal 1 is not limited to a dedicated monitor and a smartphone, but may be a portable information terminal such as a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or an information terminal that can be connected to a network 4 such as a smart TV.

The information terminals 1A, 1B, and 1C are registered in association with the facility 200. For example, the controller 2 and the server device 3 store information that the information terminals registered in association with the facility 200 are the information terminals 1A, 1B, and 1C.

The controller 2 is configured to communicate with the equipment installed in the facility 200. Similar to the information terminal 1, the communication method with the device is, for example, wired communication or wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) and low power radio (specified low power radio) that does not require a license. May be good. The equipment installed in the facility 200 includes a control equipment controlled by the controller 2 and a measuring equipment that provides measurement information to the controller 2. Further, the controller 2 has a function of acquiring measurement information about the facility 200 from the measuring device. Further, the controller 2 has a function of controlling the control device installed in the facility 200. Further, the controller 2 has a function of acquiring the current time. The controller 2 is composed of, for example, a computer having a CPU, a memory, and a communication interface.

The control device is configured to operate in response to a control command from the controller 2. The control devices include an air conditioner 41, a lighting device 42, an air purifier 43, a shutter 44, a sash 45, a water heater 46, a ventilation fan 47, and the like. In FIG. 2, only one air conditioner 41, a lighting device 42, an air purifier 43, a shutter 44, a sash 45, a water heater 46, and a ventilation fan 47 are shown for the sake of simplicity.

The air conditioner 41 has a function of starting or stopping in response to a control command from the controller 2. Further, the air conditioner 41 has a function of setting an operation mode, a temperature set value, an air volume, an air direction, and the like in response to a control command from the controller 2. The lighting device 42 has a function of turning on or off in response to a control command from the controller 2. Further, the lighting device 42 may have a function of adjusting the brightness in response to a control command from the controller 2. The air purifier 43 has a function of starting or stopping in response to a control command from the controller 2. Further, the air purifier 43 has a function of setting an operation mode, an on timer, an off timer, and the like in response to a control command from the controller 2. The shutter 44 has a function of opening and closing in response to a control command from the controller 2. The opening degree level of the shutter 44 may be set between 0% (fully closed) and 100% (fully open). Further, the shutter 44 may have a function of setting a blind angle in response to a control command from the controller 2. The sash 45 has a function of opening and closing in response to a control command from the controller 2. The angle of the sash 45 may be set between 0 degrees (fully closed) and 90 degrees (fully open). The water heater 46 has a function of starting or stopping the operation of pouring hot water into the bathtub in response to a control command from the controller 2. The water heater 46 has a function of automatically or manually starting or stopping the boiling operation of the stored hot water if it is a hot water storage type water heater. The ventilation fan 47 has a function of starting or stopping in response to a control command from the controller 2. Further, the ventilation fan 47 has a function of setting an operation mode, an air volume, and the like in response to a control command from the controller 2.

The measuring device is configured to provide the controller 2 with measurement information about the facility 200. The measuring instruments include a temperature sensor 51, a humidity sensor 52, an environmental sensor 53, and the like. In FIG. 2, only one temperature sensor 51, a humidity sensor 52, and an environment sensor 53 are shown for the sake of simplicity.

The temperature sensor 51 is configured to measure the ambient temperature. The temperature sensor 51 is configured to output the temperature to the controller 2 spontaneously and / or in response to a request from the controller 2. The humidity sensor 52 is configured to measure ambient humidity. The humidity sensor 52 is configured to output humidity to the controller 2 spontaneously and / or in response to a request from the controller 2. The environment sensor 53 is configured to detect information (environmental information) regarding the air environment. The air environment is, for example, information on odor, house dust, PM2.5, and the like. The environment sensor 53 is configured to output environmental information to the controller 2 spontaneously and / or in response to a request from the controller 2.

In the control system 10, the controller 2 functions as the device control system 20, and the information terminals 1 (1A, 1B, 1C) and the controller 2 function as the setting system 30. In particular, the information terminal 1 (1A, 1B, 1C) functions as the input unit 31 and the output unit 32 of the setting system 30, and the controller 2 functions as the control scene setting unit 33 of the setting system 30. Each of the device control system 20 and the setting system 30 is realized by one or more computers.

Hereinafter, the control scene setting unit 33 and the device control system 20 will be described in more detail.

The control scene setting unit 33 is configured to perform control scene selection processing and control scene setting processing. The control scene setting unit 33 starts the control scene selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31.

The control scene selection process is a process of selecting control scene information in response to input from the input unit 31. In the control scene selection process, the name of the control scene information is displayed on the screen of the output unit 32. Therefore, according to the control system 10, it becomes easy for the user to select the control scene information. The control scene selection process generates a control scene selection screen and displays it on the output unit 32. The control scene selection screen is a screen for displaying control scene information. The control scene selection screen displays not only unset control scene information but also set control scene information. The control scene selection process selects control scene information in response to input from the input unit 31 while the control scene selection screen is being displayed. The control scene selection process displays a setting confirmation screen for confirming whether to perform the control scene setting process if the selected control scene information is unset control scene information. Further, in the control scene selection process, if the selected control scene information is the set control scene information, whether to transmit the selected control scene information to the device control system 20 or to perform the control scene setting process again. Confirm Send Display the transmission confirmation screen. The processing related to the setting confirmation screen and the transmission confirmation screen may be omitted.

The control scene setting process is a process of setting control scene information in response to input from the input unit 31. The control scene setting process includes device selection process, control content setting process, control start condition setting process, scene start condition setting process, name setting process, and icon setting process.

The device selection process is a process of selecting one or a plurality of control target devices from one or more devices in response to an input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the device selection process is a process of associating the control scene information selected in the control scene selection process with the control target device selected in response to the input from the input unit 31. In the device selection process, a device selection screen for displaying devices that are candidates for the device to be controlled is generated and displayed on the output unit 32. In the device selection process, the device to be controlled is selected in response to the input from the input unit 31 while the device selection screen is displayed. A device that is a candidate for a device to be controlled is registered in advance in the control scene setting unit 33. For example, the air conditioner 41, the lighting device 42, the air purifier 43, the shutter 44, the sash 45, the water heater 46, and the ventilation fan 47 are registered in advance.

The control content setting process is a process of setting the control content in response to the input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the control content setting process is a process of setting the control content of the control target device selected in the device selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31. The type of control content is, for example, predetermined for each device to be controlled. The types of control contents of the air conditioner 41 are, for example, an operation mode, a temperature set value, an air volume, and a wind direction. The type of control content of the lighting device 42 is, for example, a lighting scene. A lighting scene is defined as a lighting state suitable for a particular situation. The particular situation may be determined by location (eg, bedroom, study, dining) and time (eg, morning, noon, evening). The types of control contents of the air purifier 43 are, for example, operation, stop, and operation mode. The types of control contents of the shutter 44 are, for example, open, close, opening level, and blind angle. The type of control content of the sash 45 is, for example, the angle of the sash. The types of control contents of the water supply machine 46 are, for example, the start and stop of the operation of pouring hot water into the bathtub, and the start and stop of the operation of boiling the stored hot water automatically or manually. The types of control contents of the ventilation fan 47 are, for example, operation, stop, operation mode, and air volume.

The control start condition setting process is a process of setting a control start condition in response to an input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the control start condition setting process is a process of setting the control start condition of the control target device selected in the device selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31. In the control start condition setting process, when a plurality of control target devices are selected by the device selection process, control start conditions are set for each of the plurality of control target devices. Therefore, according to the control system 10, control scene information more suitable for the user's preference can be set.

In the control start condition setting process, a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition may be presented according to the type of one or more controlled devices. In this case, the control start condition setting process may include one or more selection candidates selected from a plurality of different selection candidates in response to the input from the input unit 31 in the control start condition. In this case, since the user can select the control start condition from the selection candidates, it is not necessary to determine all the control start conditions from the beginning. Therefore, the user can easily set the control start condition.

Here, the plurality of different selection candidates may include a variable selection candidate including a variable determination value. In this case, the control start condition setting process sets the variable determination value of the variable selection candidate as the reference value when presenting the variable selection candidate, and responds to the input from the input unit 31 when the variable selection candidate is selected. And set a variable judgment value. In this case, the user can change the determination value of the selection candidate according to the user's preference while selecting the control start condition from the selection candidates. Therefore, according to the control system 10, the user can easily set the control start condition that is more suitable for the user's preference.

The control start condition includes at least one of a time condition and an environmental condition. Further, the control start condition may include a delay condition. Whether the control start condition includes a time condition, an environmental condition, or a delay condition depends on the device. For example, environmental conditions (for example, conditions relating to temperature) may be included in the control start condition of the air conditioner 41, but may not be included in the control start condition of the lighting device 42. When all the conditions (time condition, environmental condition, delay condition, etc.) included in the control start condition are satisfied, it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied.

The time condition is a condition related to time. Candidates for selecting the time condition may be 12 o'clock, one hour has passed, or the like. Further, the variable selection candidate of the time condition may be that the desired time has come, that the desired time has elapsed from the desired time, or the like. In this case, the desired time and the desired time are variable determination values. The reference value of the desired time may be 12 o'clock. Moreover, the reference value of a desired time may be 1 hour. If the time condition is not set, it is determined that the time condition is always satisfied.

The environmental condition is a condition regarding measurement information (for example, temperature, humidity, environmental information) regarding the facility 200. For example, the selection candidates for the environmental conditions may be that the temperature is 24 ° C. or higher and the humidity is 50% or higher. Further, the variable selection candidate of the environmental condition may be that the temperature is equal to or higher than the desired temperature or the humidity is higher than the desired humidity. In this case, the desired temperature and the desired humidity are variable determination values. The reference value for the desired temperature may be 24 ° C. Moreover, the reference value of the desired humidity may be 50%. If the environmental conditions are not set, it is determined that the environmental conditions are always satisfied.

The delay condition is a condition relating to the delay from the start of control based on the control scene information. For example, the selection candidate of the delay condition is conditional on the start of the control based on the control scene information and the elapse of 5 minutes from the start of the control based on the control scene information. Further, the variable selection candidate for the delay condition may be that a desired time has elapsed from the start of control based on the control scene information. In this case, the desired time becomes a variable determination value. The reference value for the desired time may be 5 minutes. As described above, the delay condition is conditional on the start of the control based on the control scene information or the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the control based on the control scene information. In a strict sense, it is not necessary to start the control based on the control scene information at the same time, and it may be regarded as the same time as the start of the control based on the control scene information. If the delay condition is not set, it is determined that the delay condition is always satisfied.

The scene start condition setting process is a process of setting a scene start condition in response to an input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the scene start condition setting process is a process of setting the scene start condition of the control scene information selected in the control scene selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31. Therefore, in the control system 10, the user can change the condition for starting the control based on the control scene information according to his / her own preference. The scene start condition is conditional on the current time being the time corresponding to the start timing. In this case, the scene start condition setting process sets the start timing according to the input from the input unit 31. The start timing is, for example, a timing at which the setting system 30 instructs the device control system 20 to operate based on the control scene, or a desired time. Therefore, in the control system 10, the user can change the condition for starting the control based on the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

The name setting process is a process of setting the name of the control scene in response to the input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the name setting process is a process of setting the name of the control scene information selected in the control scene selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31. Therefore, according to the control system 10, the user can easily identify the control scene information. In the name setting process, a name of up to 6 characters may be set according to the input from the input unit 31. In the name setting process, a character string input by the software keyboard of the information terminal 1 may be set as the name of the control scene information.

The icon setting process is a process of setting an icon of the control scene according to the input from the input unit 31. More specifically, the icon setting process is a process of setting an image for the icon of the control scene information selected in the control scene selection process in response to the input from the input unit 31. Therefore, according to the control system 10, the user can easily identify the control scene information. For example, in the icon setting process, the image for the icon of the control scene information is selected from the images for the icons prepared in advance in response to the input from the input unit 31.

Next, the operation of the control scene setting unit 33 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 9. 3 and 4 are flowcharts of the operation of the control scene setting unit 33, FIG. 3 mainly shows the control scene selection process, and FIG. 4 shows the control scene setting process. In FIG. 4, the order of steps S32 and S33 is not particularly limited.

First, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3, the control scene setting unit 33 executes the control scene selection process, and displays the control scene selection screen G10 shown in FIG. 5 on the output unit 32 (S10). The control scene selection screen G10 displays icons B11 to B18 corresponding to the control scene information. Each image of the icons B11 to B18 includes an image and a name for the icon of the corresponding control scene information. In FIG. 5, the icons B11 to B14 and B16 to B18 correspond to the set control scene information. The icon B11 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to "wake up". The icon B12 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to "sleeping". The icon B13 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to "going out". The icon B14 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to "at home". Further, the icon B16 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to the "bedroom", the icon B17 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to the "study", and the icon B18 corresponds to the control scene information corresponding to the "dining". On the other hand, the icon B15 corresponds to unset control scene information.

After that, when the user selects the control scene information using the input unit 31 (S11), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the control scene information selected in step S11 has been set (S12). When the control scene information selected in step S11 has already been set (S12; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 displays a transmission confirmation screen (S13). The transmission confirmation screen is a screen for confirming whether to transmit the control scene information selected in step S11 to the device control system 20 or to perform the control scene setting process again. The transmission confirmation screen displays a button corresponding to "setting" indicating that the control scene setting process is to be performed and "transmission" to transmit the control scene information selected in step S11 to the device control system 20. After that, when the user selects a process using the input unit 31 (S14), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the selected process is a “setting” (S15). When the process selected in step S14 is "setting" (S15; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs the control scene setting process (S21). If the process selected in step S14 is not "setting" (S15; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the process selected in step S14 is "transmission" (S16). When the process selected in step S14 is “transmission” (S16; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 transmits the control scene information selected in step S14 to the device control system 20 (S17). The timing at which the control scene setting unit 33 transmits the control scene information to the device control system 20 is the timing at which the setting system 30 instructs the device control system 20 to operate based on the control scene. Here, when an error occurs, the control scene setting unit 33 may display an error screen. For example, the control target device may transmit a acceptable response (set response) when the control content of the control scene information can be executed, and may transmit an unresponsive response when the control content of the control scene information cannot be executed. In this case, the control scene setting unit 33 causes an error when the device control system 20 cannot obtain a response from all of one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene information within a predetermined time. You may judge that you did. For example, if the control target device is not activated or is not operating normally, or if communication with the control target device fails, the control scene setting unit 33 determines that an error has occurred. Further, when the device control system 20 obtains a non-response from at least one of the one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene information, the control scene setting unit 33 determines that an error has occurred. The error screen displays, for example, an error message and a button corresponding to "OK" for confirming that the user has recognized the occurrence of the error. The error message is a message for notifying the user of the occurrence of an error. The error message is, for example, "Could not control some devices. Please check the operating status of the devices." When the user selects the button corresponding to "OK" using the input unit 31 on this error screen, the process returns to step S12. On the other hand, if the process selected in step S14 is not "transmission" (S16; NO), the process returns to step S14 and waits for the user to select a process.

On the other hand, when the control scene information selected in step S12 is unset control scene information (S12; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 performs the control scene setting process for the control scene information selected in step S12. A setting confirmation screen for confirming whether or not is displayed (S18). The setting confirmation screen displays a button corresponding to "setting" indicating that the control scene setting process is to be performed. After that, when the user selects a process using the input unit 31 (S19), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the process selected in step S19 is a “setting” (S20). When the process selected in step S19 is "setting" (S20; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs the control scene setting process for the control scene information selected in step S11 (S21). If the process selected in step S19 is not "setting" (S20; NO), the process returns to step S19 and waits for the user to select a process.

Next, the operation of the control scene setting unit 33 in the control scene setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 4 and FIGS. 6 to 9. First, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the item selection screen G20 shown in FIG. 6 on the output unit 32 (S22). The item selection screen G20 displays buttons B21 to B26 corresponding to items (name, icon, start timing, device) indicating the contents to be changed. In FIG. 6, the button B21 is a button for changing the name of the control scene information. Button B22 is a button for changing the icon of the control scene information. Button B23 is a button for changing the start timing of the control scene information. Buttons B24 to B26 are buttons for changing the device (controlled device) of the control scene information. Each image of buttons B21 to B26 contains the character string "change". Further, the item selection screen G20 displays a button corresponding to an item (end) indicating that the control scene setting process is completed.

After that, when the user selects an item using the input unit 31 (S23), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the item selected in step S23 is a "name" (S24). When the item selected in step S23 is a "name" (S24; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs a name setting process for the control scene information selected in step S11 (S25). For example, when the button B21 is selected on the item selection screen G20, the control scene setting unit 33 performs the name setting process. In the name setting process, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for inputting the name of the control scene information. When the user inputs the name of the control scene information using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the name input by the input unit 31 as the name of the control scene information selected in step S11. When the name setting process is completed, the control scene setting unit 33 returns to step S22 and displays the item selection screen G20 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the name set in step S25 is displayed in the name field of the control scene information on the item selection screen G20.

On the other hand, when the item selected in step S23 is not a "name" (S24; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether the item selected in step S23 is an "icon" (S26). When the item selected in step S23 is an "icon" (S26; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs icon setting processing for the control scene information selected in step S11 (S27). For example, when the button B22 is selected on the item selection screen G20, the control scene setting unit 33 performs the icon setting process. In the icon setting process, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting an image for the icon of the control scene information. When the user uses the input unit 31 to select an image for the icon of the control scene information, the control scene setting unit 33 uses the image for the icon selected by the input unit 31 to display the image of the control scene information selected in step S11. Set as an image for the icon. When the icon setting process is completed, the control scene setting unit 33 returns to step S22 and displays the item selection screen G20 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the image for the icon set in step S27 is displayed in the icon field of the control scene information on the item selection screen G20.

On the other hand, when the item selected in step S23 is not an "icon" (S26; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether or not the item selected in step S23 is a "start timing" (S28). When the item selected in step S23 is "start timing" (S28; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs a scene start condition setting process for the control scene information selected in step S11 (S29). For example, when the button B23 is selected on the item selection screen G20, the control scene setting unit 33 performs the scene start condition setting process. In the scene start condition setting process, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting a scene start condition (start timing) of the control scene information. The control scene setting unit 33 displays a button for designating the timing at which the setting system 30 instructs the device control system 20 to operate based on the control scene, and a box for inputting an arbitrary time. When the user inputs the start timing of the control scene information using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the start timing input by the input unit 31 as the start timing of the control scene information selected in step S11. To do. When the scene start condition setting process is completed, the control scene setting unit 33 returns to step S22 and displays the item selection screen G20 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the start timing set in step S29 is displayed in the start timing column of the control scene information on the item selection screen G20.

On the other hand, when the item selected in step S23 is not "start timing" (S28; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether the item selected in step S23 is "equipment" (S30). When the item selected in step S23 is "device" (S30; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 performs device setting processing for the control scene information selected in step S11 (S31). For example, when any of the buttons B24 to B26 is selected on the item selection screen G20, the control scene setting unit 33 performs device setting processing. In the device setting process, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a device selection screen G30 for selecting a device to be controlled in the control scene information, as shown in FIG. 7. The device selection screen G30 displays the first display area R30, the second display area R31, and the button B31. The first display area R30 displays the types of devices that can be selected. For example, the first display area R30 displays buttons corresponding to "air conditioner", "lighting", "air purifier", "shutter", "sash", "water heater", and "ventilation fan". The second display area R31 displays, for example, a device belonging to the type of device selected in the first display area R30. In FIG. 7, “air conditioner” is selected in the first display area R30, and the second display area R31 is a device belonging to the “air conditioner” (for example, “air conditioner 1”, “air conditioner 2”, “air conditioner 3”, A button for selecting "air conditioner 4" or "air conditioner 5") is displayed. In addition, the second display area R31 displays a button (“all air conditioners”) for collectively selecting devices belonging to the “air conditioner”. Button B31 is a button for displaying the setting screen G40 shown in FIG. The image of button B31 includes the character string "Next". The control scene setting unit 33 sets the device selected by the input unit 31 (the device selected in step S31) as the control target device of the control scene information selected in step S11. Then, when the button B31 is selected, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 shown in FIG.

The setting screen G40 is a setting screen corresponding to the air conditioner, and displays buttons B41 to B45 corresponding to items indicating the contents to be changed. Each image of buttons B41 to B45 contains the character string "change".

In FIG. 8, the buttons B41 to B44 are buttons for setting the control content of the air conditioner. That is, when any of the buttons B41 to B44 is selected, the control content setting process is performed (S32). Button B41 is a button for changing the operation mode of the air conditioner. When the button B41 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting an operation mode. When the user selects an operation mode using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the operation mode selected by the input unit 31 as the operation mode of the device selected in step S31. After that, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the set operation mode is displayed in the operation mode column of the setting screen G40. Button B42 is a button for changing the temperature setting value of the air conditioner. When the button B42 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting the temperature setting value. When the user selects the temperature setting value using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the temperature setting value selected by the input unit 31 as the temperature setting value of the device selected in step S31. After that, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the set temperature setting value is displayed in the temperature setting value column of the setting screen G40. Button B43 is a button for changing the air volume of the air conditioner. When the button B43 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting the air volume. When the user selects the air volume using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the air volume selected by the input unit 31 as the air volume of the device selected in step S31. After that, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, an image representing the set air volume is displayed in the air volume column of the setting screen G40. Button B44 is a button for changing the wind direction of the air conditioner. When the button B44 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays a screen for selecting the wind direction. When the user selects the wind direction using the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the wind direction selected by the input unit 31 as the wind direction of the device selected in step S31. After that, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, an image showing the set wind direction is displayed in the wind direction column of the setting screen G40.

In FIG. 8, the button B45 is a button for changing the control start condition of the air conditioner. That is, when the button B45 is selected, the control start condition setting process is performed (S33). When the button B45 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the change screen G50 for setting the control start condition on the output unit 32 as shown in FIG.

The change screen G50 displays the first display area R50, the second display area R51, and the third display area R52. The first display area R50 displays the types of environmental conditions that can be selected for the device selected in step S31. For example, the first display area R50 displays buttons corresponding to “none”, “temperature”, and “humidity”. When there are a plurality of temperature sensors 51 and the button corresponding to the "temperature" is selected, a screen for selecting which of the plurality of temperature sensors 51 to use is displayed. May be good. Further, when there are a plurality of humidity sensors 52, when the button corresponding to "humidity" is selected, a screen for selecting which humidity sensor 52 among the plurality of humidity sensors 52 may be used may be displayed. ..

The second display area R51 displays a condition belonging to the type of control start condition selected in the first display area R50. In FIG. 9, "temperature" is selected in the first display area R50, and the second display area R51 displays buttons B51, B52, B53, and B54 for selecting a condition related to "temperature". The condition regarding "temperature" is, for example, "when the temperature satisfies the relationship with the determination value, the air conditioner is operated". The second display area R51 displays a box V50 for displaying the determination value of the condition. Button B51 is a button for increasing the determination value displayed on the box V50. Button B52 is a button for reducing the determination value displayed on the box V50. Buttons B53 and B54 are buttons for selecting the relationship with respect to the temperature determination value. The button B53 is a button for setting that the temperature is equal to or higher than the determination value as a relation to the determination value of the temperature. The button B54 is a button for setting that the temperature is equal to or lower than the determination value as a relation to the determination value of the temperature. The control scene setting unit 33 includes the environmental conditions selected by the input unit 31 from the first display area R50 and the second display area R51 in the control start conditions of the control scene information selected in step S11.

The third display area R52 displays the delay conditions that can be selected for the device selected in step S31. For example, the third display area R52 displays buttons corresponding to "none", "after 5 minutes", "after 10 minutes", and "after 15 minutes". The control scene setting unit 33 includes the delay condition selected by the input unit 31 from the third display area R52 in the control start condition of the control scene information selected in step S11.

Further, the change screen G50 displays the button B55. Button B55 is a button for closing the change screen G50 (that is, ending the control start condition setting process). The image of button B55 includes the character string "OK". When the button B55 is selected by the input unit 31, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the control start condition (environmental condition and delay condition) set on the change screen G50 is displayed in the control start condition column (“start condition / delay control” column in FIG. 8) of the setting screen G40. ..

Further, the setting screen G40 displays the button B46 and the button B47. Button B46 is a button for closing the setting screen G40 (that is, ending the process including the device setting process, the control content setting process, and the control start condition setting process). The image of button B46 includes the character string "OK". When the button B46 is selected by the input unit 31, the process returns to step S22, and the control scene setting unit 33 displays the item selection screen G20 on the output unit 32 again. In this case, the device set in step S31, the control content set in step S32, and the control start condition set in step S33 are displayed in the device column of the control scene information on the item selection screen G20. .. Button B47 is a button for displaying the device selection screen G30 shown in FIG. 7. The image of button B47 includes the character string "back". When the button B47 is selected without selecting the button B46 on the setting screen G40, the control scene setting unit 33 may display the initialization confirmation screen. The initialization confirmation screen displays, for example, a message confirming whether or not to return to the device selection screen G30 without reflecting the input settings. This message is, for example, "Return to unset state. Are you sure?" In addition, the initialization confirmation screen has a button corresponding to "Yes" that allows the user to return to the device selection screen G30 without reflecting the input settings, and the device selection screen G30 without reflecting the input settings. A button corresponding to "No" that does not consent to return is displayed. When the button corresponding to "Yes" is selected, the control scene setting unit 33 sets the information about the device to the unset state (default state), and displays the device selection screen G30 on the output unit 32. When the button corresponding to "No" is selected, the control scene setting unit 33 displays the setting screen G40 on the output unit 32 again.

On the other hand, when the item selected in step S23 is not "device" (S30; NO), the control scene setting unit 33 determines whether the item selected in step S23 is "finished" (S34). When the item selected in step S34 is "end" (S34; YES), the control scene setting unit 33 ends the control scene setting process. As a result, the control scene information is newly set. If the item selected in step S23 is not "finished" (S34; NO), the process returns to step S23 and waits for the user to select the item.

When it is determined that the scene start condition of the control scene information is satisfied, the device control system 20 is configured to start the control (control scene execution process) based on the control scene information. More specifically, when the device control system 20 receives the control scene information from the control scene setting unit 33, the device control system 20 starts a scene start determination process for determining whether or not the scene start condition included in the control scene information is satisfied. When the device control system 20 determines that the scene start condition of the control scene information is satisfied, the device control system 20 starts the control based on the control scene information. In the present embodiment, the scene start condition is a condition that the current time becomes a time corresponding to the start timing. Therefore, in the start determination process, the device control system 20 determines whether or not the current time has reached the time corresponding to the start timing.

When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control based on the control scene information, the device control system 20 is configured to operate one or a plurality of control target devices according to the control contents. More specifically, the device control system 20 starts a control start determination process for determining whether or not the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control based on the control scene information. In the control start determination process, the device control system 20 determines whether or not the control start condition is satisfied for each one or a plurality of control target devices corresponding to the control scene information. When the device control system 20 determines that the control start condition is satisfied, the device control system 20 operates the control target device corresponding to the control start condition with the corresponding control content. When different control contents are set for the same device by a plurality of control scene information, the device control system 20 gives priority to the control contents of the control scene information whose timing when the scene start condition is satisfied is later.

An example of the operation of the device control system 20 will be described below. For example, it is assumed that the user selects the control scene information shown in Table 1 (hereinafter, referred to as “first control scene information” if necessary) by the setting system 30 and transmits it to the device control system 20 before going to bed. .. In Table 1, the information about the icon is omitted.

Upon receiving the first control scene information, the device control system 20 starts a scene start determination process for determining whether or not the scene start condition included in the first control scene information is satisfied. In the first control scene information, the scene start condition (start timing) is "8:00". Therefore, the device control system 20 starts control based on the first control scene information when the current time reaches 8:00. Next, the device control system 20 executes a control start determination process, and determines whether or not the control start conditions are satisfied for each of the control target devices, the air conditioner 41, the lighting device 42, and the shutter 44. Regarding the air conditioner 41, the control content is "operation", and the control start condition is only the environmental condition that the temperature is 24 ° C. or higher. Therefore, the device control system 20 operates the air conditioner 41 when the temperature becomes 24 ° C. or higher after the start of the control based on the first control scene information. Regarding the lighting device 42, the control content is "lighting", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 turns on the lighting device 42 at the same time as the start of the control based on the first control scene information. Regarding the shutter 44, the control content is "open", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 opens the shutter 44 at the same time as the start of control based on the first control scene information. In this way, the device control system 20 controls the devices (air conditioner 41, lighting device 42, and shutter 44) according to the first control scene information set by the user.

Then, after 8:00, the user selects the control scene information shown in Table 2 (hereinafter, referred to as “second control scene information” if necessary) by the setting system 30 and transmits the control scene information to the device control system 20. And. In Table 2, the information about the icon is omitted.

Upon receiving the second control scene information, the device control system 20 starts a scene start determination process for determining whether or not the scene start condition included in the second control scene information is satisfied. In the second control scene information, the scene start condition (start timing) is "immediately", which indicates the timing when the setting system 30 instructs the device control system 20 to operate based on the control scene. Therefore, the device control system 20 starts the control based on the second control scene information immediately after receiving the second control scene information. Next, the device control system 20 executes a control start determination process, and for each of the controlled devices, the air conditioner 41, the lighting device 42, the air purifier 43, the shutter 44, the sash 45, the water heater 46, and the ventilation fan 47. , Determine whether the control start condition is satisfied. Here, in the second control scene information, the timing at which the scene start condition is satisfied is later than that in the first control scene information. Therefore, the control content of the second control scene information has priority over the control content of the first control scene information. Regarding the air conditioner 41, the control content is "stop", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 stops the air conditioner 41 at the same time as the start of the control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the lighting device 42, the control content is "off", and the control start condition is only a delay condition of 5 minutes later. Therefore, the device control system 20 turns off the lighting device 42 when 5 minutes have passed from the start of the control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the air purifier 43, the control content is "stop", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 stops the air purifier 43 at the same time as the start of the control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the shutter 44, the control content is "closed", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 closes the shutter 44 at the same time as the start of control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the sash 45, the control content is "closed", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 closes the sash 45 at the same time as the start of control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the water heater 46, the control content is "stop", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 stops the water heater 46 at the same time as the start of control based on the second control scene information. Regarding the ventilation fan 47, the control content is "stop", and the control start condition is not set. Therefore, the device control system 20 stops the ventilation fan 47 at the same time as the start of the control based on the second control scene information. In this way, the device control system 20 sets the device (air conditioner 41, lighting device 42, air purifier 43, shutter 44, sash 45, water heater 46, and ventilation fan 47) according to the second control scene information set by the user. Control.

The control system 10 of the present embodiment described above includes a setting system 30 for setting control scene information for causing the device control system 20 to control one or more devices 41 to 47 according to the control scene. The setting system 30 includes an input unit 31 that accepts input from the user, and a control scene setting unit 33 that performs a control scene setting process that sets control scene information in response to the input from the input unit 31. The control scene information includes the control contents of one or more control target devices 41 to 47, one or more control target devices 41 to 47, and one or more controls associated with the control scene among one or more devices 41 to 47. Includes information indicating the control start conditions of the target devices 41 to 47. The control scene setting process includes a device selection process, a control content setting process, and a control start condition setting process. The device selection process is a process of selecting one or more devices 41 to 47 to one or a plurality of control target devices 41 to 47 in response to an input from the input unit 31. The control content setting process is a process of setting the control content in response to the input from the input unit 31. The control start condition setting process is a process of setting a control start condition in response to an input from the input unit 31. Therefore, according to the control system 10, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

The control system 10 of the present embodiment can be realized, for example, by a computer system executing a control program. In other words, when the control program is executed by the computer system, the computer system functions as the control system 10 of the present embodiment. According to this control program, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference, as in the control system 10. Such a control program may be provided to the computer system through a telecommunication line such as the Internet or recorded on a recording medium such as a memory card, or may be recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system. .. Here, a computer system means a system composed of one or more computers. For example, the control system 10 may include a server device 3 in addition to the information terminal 1 and the controller 2. In this case, the server device 3 may function as the control scene setting unit 33 instead of the controller 2. Further, the control system 10 may be composed of, for example, at least one of the information terminal 1, the controller 2, and the server device 3. For example, two or more of the information terminal 1, the controller 2, and the server device 3 may share the functions of the control system 10. Further, at least a part of the functions of the control system 10 may be realized by, for example, the cloud (cloud computing).

In other words, the computer system executes the following control method by executing the control program. That is, the control method includes a setting method for setting control scene information for causing the device control system 20 to control one or more devices 41 to 47 according to the control scene. The control scene information includes the control contents of one or more control target devices 41 to 47, one or more control target devices 41 to 47, and one or more controls associated with the control scene among one or more devices 41 to 47. Includes information indicating the control start conditions of the target devices 41 to 47. When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene, the device control system 20 is configured to operate one or a plurality of control target devices 41 to 47 according to the control contents. As a setting method, one or more devices 41 to 47 to one or a plurality of controlled devices 41 to 47 are selected from one or more devices 41 to 47 according to an input from a user by a computer system. As for the setting method, the control content is further set by the computer system according to the input from the user. As for the setting method, the computer system further sets the control start condition according to the input from the user. According to this control method, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference, as in the control system 10.

2. Modifications The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiments. The above-described embodiment can be changed in various ways depending on the design and the like as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

For example, in the modified example, the control system 10 does not have to include the device control system 20. That is, the control system 10 may include at least the setting system 30.

For example, in the modified example, the control scene setting process may include at least a device selection process, a control content setting process, and a control start condition setting process. That is, the name setting process, the icon setting process, and the scene start condition setting process are not indispensable.

For example, in the modification, the control start condition setting process may set the control start condition for each attribute of the plurality of controlled devices. Here, the attribute is, for example, information common to a specific controlled device. The attributes are, for example, the type of equipment (air conditioner, lighting device, etc.), the installation location of the equipment (for example, 1st floor, 2nd floor, study, dining, etc.), and the purpose of the equipment (air conditioning, crime prevention, lighting, etc.). According to this modification, control scene information that is more suitable for the user's preference can be set.

For example, in the modified example, the control scene information may include a priority. In this case, the control scene setting process may include a priority setting process for setting the priority according to the input from the input unit 31. For example, the device control system 20 is configured to give priority to the control content of the control scene information having a higher priority when different control contents are set for the same device by a plurality of control scene information.

In the above embodiment, the output unit 33 displays a horizontally long screen. However, in the modified example, the output unit 33 may display a vertically long screen. Further, the positions of various information (messages and buttons) on the screen of the output unit 33 are not particularly limited. In short, as long as the necessary information is displayed, the shape of the screen and the position of various information on the screen may be changed as appropriate.

3. 3. Aspects As is clear from the above-described embodiments and modifications, the control system (10) of the first aspect according to the present invention is the device control system (20) with one or more devices (41 to 47) depending on the control scene. A setting system (30) for setting control scene information for controlling is provided. The setting system (30) has an input unit (31) that receives input from the user and a control scene setting unit that performs control scene setting processing that sets the control scene information in response to the input from the input unit (31). (33) and. The control scene information includes information indicating one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47) associated with the control scene among the one or more devices (41 to 47). In addition, the control scene information includes information indicating the control contents of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). Further, the control scene information includes information indicating a control start condition of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). When the device control system (20) determines that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of control based on the control scene information, the device control system (20) operates the one or a plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) with the control contents. It is configured as follows. The control scene setting process includes a device selection process, a control content setting process, and a control start condition setting process. The device selection process is a process of selecting the one or a plurality of controlled devices (41 to 47) from the one or more devices (41 to 47) in response to the input from the input unit (31). The control content setting process is a process of setting the control content in response to an input from the input unit (31). The control start condition setting process is a process of setting the control start condition in response to an input from the input unit (31).

According to the first aspect, the control scene information can be changed by the user according to his / her own preference.

The control system (10) of the second aspect according to the present invention can be realized in combination with the first aspect. In the second aspect, the control scene information further includes information indicating a scene start condition. The device control system (20) is configured to start control based on the control scene information when it is determined that the scene start condition of the control scene information is satisfied. The control scene setting process further includes a scene start condition setting process for setting the scene start condition in response to an input from the input unit (31).

According to the second aspect, the user can change the condition for starting the control based on the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

The control system (10) of the third aspect according to the present invention can be realized in combination with the second aspect. In the third aspect, the scene start condition is conditional on the current time being a time corresponding to the start timing. The scene start condition setting process sets the start timing according to the input from the input unit (31).

According to the third aspect, the user can change the timing at which the control based on the control scene information is started according to his / her preference.

The control system (10) of the fourth aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to third aspects. In the fourth aspect, the control start condition setting process sets the control start condition for each of the plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) or for each attribute of the plurality of control target devices (41 to 47). Set.

According to the fourth aspect, control scene information more suitable for the user's preference can be set.

The control system (10) of the fifth aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to fourth aspects. In the fifth aspect, the control scene information includes information indicating the name of the control scene. The control scene setting process further includes a name setting process for setting the name of the control scene in response to an input from the input unit (31).

According to the fifth aspect, it becomes easy for the user to identify the control scene information.

The control system (10) of the sixth aspect according to the present invention can be realized in combination with the fifth aspect. In a sixth aspect, the setting system (30) further includes an output unit (32) that displays a screen. The control scene setting unit (33) is further configured to perform a control scene selection process for selecting the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit (31). In the control scene selection process, the name of the control scene information is displayed on the screen.

According to the sixth aspect, it becomes easy for the user to select the control scene information.

The control system (10) of the seventh aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to sixth aspects. In a seventh aspect, the control start condition includes at least one of a time condition and an environmental condition.

According to the seventh aspect, control scene information more suitable for the user's preference can be set.

The control system (10) of the eighth aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to seventh aspects. In the eighth aspect, the control start condition setting process presents a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). The control start condition setting process includes one or more selection candidates selected from the plurality of different selection candidates in response to the input from the input unit (31) in the control start condition.

According to the eighth aspect, the user can easily set the control start condition.

The control system (10) of the ninth aspect according to the present invention can be realized in combination with the eighth aspect. In the ninth aspect, the plurality of different selection candidates include a variable selection candidate including a variable determination value. In the control start condition setting process, when the variable selection candidate is presented, the variable determination value of the variable selection candidate is set as a reference value, and when the variable selection candidate is selected, the input unit (31) The variable determination value is set according to the input from.

According to the ninth aspect, the user can easily set the control start condition more suitable for the user's preference.

The control system (10) of the tenth aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to ninth aspects. In a tenth aspect, the control start condition further includes a delay condition. The delay condition is conditional on the start of the control based on the control scene information or the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the control based on the control scene information.

According to the tenth aspect, the user can easily set the control start condition that is more suitable for the user's preference.

The control system (10) of the eleventh aspect according to the present invention can be realized by combining with any one of the first to tenth aspects. In the eleventh aspect, the control system (10) further includes the device control system (20).

According to the eleventh aspect, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

The control method according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention includes a setting method for setting control scene information for causing the device control system (20) to control one or more devices (41 to 47) according to the control scene. The control scene information includes information indicating one or a plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) associated with the control scene among the one or more devices (41 to 47). The control scene information further includes information indicating the control contents of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). The control scene information further includes information indicating a control start condition of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). The device control system (20) is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) with the control contents when it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene. To. In the setting method, the computer system (100) selects the one or more controlled devices (41 to 47) from the one or more devices (41 to 47) in response to an input from the user. In the setting method, the computer system (100) further sets the control content in response to an input from the user. In the setting method, the computer system (100) further sets the control start condition in response to an input from the user.

According to the twelfth aspect, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

The control program of the thirteenth aspect according to the present invention is a program that causes the computer system (100) to function as the control system (10) when executed by the computer system (100). The control system (10) includes a setting system (30) for setting control scene information for causing the device control system (20) to control one or more devices (41 to 47) according to the control scene. The setting system (30) has an input unit (31) that receives input from the user and a control scene setting unit that performs control scene setting processing that sets the control scene information in response to the input from the input unit (31). (33) and. The control scene information includes information indicating one or a plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) associated with the control scene among the one or more devices (41 to 47). The control scene information further includes information indicating the control contents of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). The control scene information further includes information indicating a control start condition of the one or more controlled target devices (41 to 47). The device control system (20) is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices (41 to 47) with the control contents when it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene. To. The control scene setting process includes a device selection process, a control content setting process, and a control start condition setting process. The device selection process is a process of selecting the one or a plurality of controlled devices (41 to 47) from the one or more devices (41 to 47) in response to the input from the input unit (31). The control content setting process is a process of setting the control content in response to an input from the input unit (31). The control start condition setting process is a process of setting the control start condition in response to an input from the input unit (31).

According to the thirteenth aspect, the user can change the control scene information according to his / her own preference.

10 Control system 20 Equipment control system 30 Setting system 31 Input unit 32 Output unit 33 Control scene setting unit

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Equipped with a setting system that sets control scene information that causes the device control system to control one or more devices according to the control scene.
The setting system is
An input section that accepts input from users and
A control scene setting unit that performs a control scene setting process that sets the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit, and a control scene setting unit.
Have,
The control scene information includes one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among the one or more devices, control contents of the one or a plurality of control target devices, and control of the one or a plurality of control target devices. Includes information indicating start conditions
When it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of control based on the control scene information, the device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of control target devices with the control contents.
The control scene setting process
A device selection process for selecting one or more controlled devices from the one or more devices in response to an input from the input unit.
A control content setting process for setting the control content according to an input from the input unit, and a control content setting process.
The control start condition setting process for setting the control start condition according to the input from the input unit, and the control start condition setting process.
Only including,
The control start condition setting process presents a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and from the plurality of different selection candidates according to the input from the input unit. Include one or more selected selection candidates in the control start condition.
Control system. The control scene information further includes information indicating a scene start condition.
The device control system is configured to start control based on the control scene information when it is determined that the scene start condition of the control scene information is satisfied.
The control scene setting process further includes a scene start condition setting process for setting the scene start condition in response to an input from the input unit.
The control system of claim 1. The scene start condition is based on the condition that the current time corresponds to the start timing.
The scene start condition setting process sets the start timing according to the input from the input unit.
The control system of claim 2. The control start condition setting process sets the control start condition for each of the plurality of control target devices or for each attribute of the plurality of control target devices.
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The control scene information includes information indicating the name of the control scene.
The control scene setting process further includes a name setting process for setting the name of the control scene in response to an input from the input unit.
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The setting system further has an output unit for displaying a screen.
The control scene setting unit is further configured to perform a control scene selection process for selecting the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit.
The control scene selection process displays the name of the control scene information on the screen.
The control system of claim 5. The control start condition includes at least one of a time condition and an environmental condition.
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The plurality of different selection candidates include a variable selection candidate including a variable determination value.
In the control start condition setting process, when the variable selection candidate is presented, the variable determination value of the variable selection candidate is set as a reference value, and when the variable selection candidate is selected, input from the input unit is performed. The variable determination value is set according to
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The control start condition further includes a delay condition.
The delay condition is conditional on the start of control based on the control scene information or a predetermined time elapses from the start of control based on the control scene information.
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . Further including the device control system,
A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. Includes a setting method for setting control scene information that causes the device control system to control one or more devices according to the control scene.
The control scene information includes one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among the one or more devices, control contents of the one or a plurality of control target devices, and control of the one or a plurality of control target devices. Includes information indicating start conditions
The device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of controlled devices with the control contents when it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene.
The setting method is
The computer system selects the one or more controlled devices from the one or more devices according to the input from the user.
The computer system sets the control content in response to an input from the user.
The computer system sets the control start condition in response to an input from the user.
In the setting of the control start condition, a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition are presented according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and from the plurality of different selection candidates according to the input from the user. Include one or more selected selection candidates in the control start condition.
Control method. A program that, when executed by a computer system, causes the computer system to function as a control system.
The control system includes a setting system for setting control scene information that causes the device control system to control one or more devices according to the control scene.
The setting system is
An input section that accepts input from users and
A control scene setting unit that performs a control scene setting process that sets the control scene information in response to an input from the input unit,
Have,
The control scene information includes one or a plurality of control target devices associated with the control scene among the one or more devices, control contents of the one or a plurality of control target devices, and control of the one or a plurality of control target devices. Includes information indicating start conditions
The device control system is configured to operate the one or a plurality of controlled devices with the control contents when it is determined that the control start condition is satisfied after the start of the control scene.
The control scene setting process
A device selection process for selecting one or more controlled devices from the one or more devices in response to an input from the input unit.
A control content setting process that sets the control content according to the input from the input unit, and
Control start condition setting process for setting the control start condition according to the input from the input unit, and
including,
The control start condition setting process presents a plurality of different selection candidates of the control start condition according to the type of the one or more controlled target devices, and from the plurality of different selection candidates according to the input from the input unit. Include one or more selected selection candidates in the control start condition.
Control program.

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