JPH04187934A - Control device of air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to control an air conditioner in automatic mode where no pushbutton switching is called for by interacting with short daily life word-based voice of a user or synthetic voice directly or by way of a telephone circuit after having started input operation to start a voice-based interactive system. CONSTITUTION:When a signal demodulated at a radio receiver 13 enters a main body control section 15, reference is made as to the IC code previously stored and the IC code portion of the code received at the radio receiver 13. When they are found identical to each other, a code which indicates an operating status is output to a radio transmitter 14 where the code is demodulated and is transmitted to a radio receiver 9 of a branch telephone 1. The branch telephone 1 receives the code transmitted from the radio transmitter 14 at the radio receiver 9 and demodulates the received code. The control section 7, when it is input, instructs the output of voice synthesis to a voice synthesizing section 11 based on the code and outputs synthetic voice to a user in order to inform of the current operating condition. It further outputs voice to promote voice input.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method of controlling an air conditioner, and particularly to a control device that controls operation shutdown, set temperature, air flow rate, etc. by voice using a telephone.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, the operation of an air conditioner is performed using an operation section provided inside the air conditioner main body or a portable operation section outside the main body.
There is a button on the control panel that instructs the air conditioner to start and stop.
Buttons for setting the desired temperature of the room, buttons for setting the desired air volume of the blower, etc. were placed separately, and the user generally selected these buttons and operated them by hand6. For example, there is one related device.

JP-A-55-23881 is mentioned.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, since the air conditioner has multiple functions, when the user operates the button group arranged on the operation unit, the user does not have to know the functions or the operation method. If you forget the operation method or do not understand it, you must carefully read the instruction manual each time, which increases the possibility of incorrect operation and prevents the user from operating the machine. It could have caused confusion.

Furthermore, when operating the air conditioner from outside, it is difficult to control the operation because the operation buttons cannot be operated directly.

An object of the present invention is to enable operation of an air conditioner in an interactive manner using the user's voice and synthesized voice from the operation unit without using operation buttons as much as possible or at all.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, an air conditioner control device of the present invention includes a telephone and an air conditioner main body that is controlled by the telephone. In air conditioner systems.

Means for analyzing and recognizing the content of voice input directly into the telephone or the air conditioner main body, wirelessly, or through a telephone line, and synthesis for dialogue with an operator based on the voice recognition signal. and a means for outputting an audio signal.

means for inputting a voice input cue necessary for distinguishing the input voice signal from noise into the telephone; and a circuit for making a telephone call and operating an air conditioner based on the input signal. means for performing switching; means for transmitting a wireless signal for controlling the air conditioner by adding a signal for specifying a transmission destination; means for checking whether the signal is a signal, and means for receiving a wireless signal for controlling the air conditioner from the telephone and checking whether the signal is an intended signal, installed in the air conditioner main body. , sends a signal indicating the operating status of the air conditioner to the telephone.

The device is equipped with a transmitter that adds and outputs a signal specifying the destination.

[Operations] According to the present invention, after an input operation to start a voice dialogue method is performed, the user can interact only with short everyday words and synthesized voice directly or through a telephone line. To enable control operation of an air conditioner without requiring button operations.

[Embodiment] The present invention will be explained by taking as an example a case in which a telephone device composed of a base unit and a slave unit is used.

FIG. 1 shows an air conditioner system that includes a telephone handset 1 and a telephone main unit 17 that are connected wirelessly, and a main body control section 15 that controls the operation of the air conditioner within the air conditioner main body 12. shows.

In the telephone handset 1, when a user's voice is input, the microphone circuit 2 amplifies it and converts it into an analog electrical signal.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a speaker, which converts the analog electrical signal outputted from the audio synthesis section 11 or the audio signal inputted from the wireless reception section 9 into audio.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a voice manual setting button, which is a push button for notifying the control section 7 of the start of voice input.

Reference numeral 5 denotes a board section, which is composed of a line switching section 6, a control section 7, a speech recognition section 10, and a speech synthesis section 11.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a line switching unit which, when a signal from the control unit 7 is input, has a function of switching between a voice line for voice operation of the air conditioner and a voice line for functioning as a telephone.

7 is a control unit that controls the control operations of the speech recognition unit 10 and the speech synthesis unit 11, and also instructs the speech synthesis unit 11 to output synthesized speech as appropriate based on the recognition result information input from the speech recognition unit 10. It has the function of

Also, by inputting from the voice input set button 4.

It has a function of outputting a signal to the line switching unit 6 to switch between a voice line for voice operation of the air conditioner and a voice line for functioning as a normal telephone.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a wireless transmitter that modulates and transmits the voice input from the microphone circuit 2, the synthesized voice from the voice synthesizer 11, and the code for controlling the air conditioner to the main body controller 15.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a radio receiving section which receives and demodulates a code indicating the operating state from the air conditioner main body or an audio signal from the telephone main unit 17.

10 is a speech recognition section, and 5. a non-volatile memory section that stores speech standard patterns for various types of people to be recognized obtained from approximately 100 unspecified speakers.

It is comprised of a wireless receiving section 9 or a control section that analyzes the audio signal input from the microphone circuit 2, compares it with a standard pattern, and outputs the result.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a voice synthesis unit, which includes a non-volatile memory unit that stores predetermined voice data, a control unit that combines the voice data to create a desired synthesized voice pattern and outputs it as a digital signal, and converts the digital signal into an analog electrical signal. Do D/
It consists of an A conversion section.

In the air conditioner body 12, 13 is a wireless receiving section, which receives the operating state request code from the wireless transmitting section 8 of the telephone handset 1;
This is the part that receives and demodulates operation control codes, etc. 14
is a wireless transmitter, which modulates the operating status signal of the air conditioner output from the main body controller 15 and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is different from that of the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset 1.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a main body control section, which controls the operation of the air conditioner and outputs control commands to the actuator 16. Further, when a code is input from the wireless receiving section 13, the input code is compared with the ID code stored in the main body control section 13, and if they match, a code indicating the operating state of the main body is output.

16 is an actuator, which is composed of a compressor, an indoor fan, an outdoor fan, a four-way valve, and the like.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a telephone device m, which is wirelessly connected to a telephone slave device. It includes a wireless receiving section 18, a wireless transmitting section 19, and a converter 20, and has a function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving voice from a telephone line when performing voice control from outside.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a radio receiving section, which demodulates the audio signal sent from the radio transmitting section 8 of the telephone handset 1.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a wireless transmitter that modulates the user's voice input from the telephone line and transmits it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is the same as that of the wireless transmitter 14 of the air conditioner 12.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a converter which converts the output from the radio receiving section 18 and outputs it to the telephone line, and also converts the output from the telephone line and outputs it to the radio transmitting section 19. Additionally, when operating the air conditioner from the outside, it has a function that counts the number of rings on the telephone line and automatically receives calls when a certain number of rings is reached.

A case where the device is used inside a room will be described as a first embodiment, and a case where the device is used from outside using a telephone line will be described as a second embodiment.

<First embodiment> Normally, in the telephone handset 1, the lines between the circuit 71' and the wireless transmitter 8, and the speaker 3 and the wireless receiver 9 are connected in the line switching section 6 of the handset handset 1. The line connection is as shown in FIG. 2(a).

The air conditioner control operation will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 301, when the user picks up the telephone handset 1 and presses the voice manual setting button 4,
Start operating the air conditioner.

Proceeding to step 302, when the voice manual setting button 4 is pressed, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When this signal is input, the line switching unit 6 changes the microphone circuit 2 to the voice recognition unit 10,
The speaker 3 is switched to a connected state with the speech synthesis section 11.

Furthermore, the wireless transmitter 8 and the wireless receiver 9 are switched to a connected state with the controller 7, resulting in a line connection as shown in FIG. 2(b).

Proceeding to step 303, the control unit 7 controls the air conditioner main body 12.
The wireless transmitter 8 transmits a code requesting a signal representing the operating state of the
The wireless transmitter 8 modulates the code and sends it to the %:iI compensation unit 13 of the air conditioner main body 12. In the air conditioner main body 12, a wireless receiving section 13 receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting section 8.

Proceeding to step 304, when the signal demodulated by the wireless reception section 13 is input to the main body control section 15, the main body control section 15 inputs the pre-stored ID code and the wireless reception section 1.
In step 3, the received code is compared with the ID code part. If the comparison results in a match, a code representing the operating state is output to the wireless transmitter 14. The wireless transmitter 14 modulates the code and transmits it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1.
Send to. In the telephone handset 1, the wireless receiving section 9 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 305, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 9 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output speech synthesis based on this code. The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs synthesized voice to the speaker 3 to inform the user of the current driving state. When the synthesized voice signal is input, the speaker 3 excites the synthesized voice signal into voice. The speaker 3 outputs audio to inform the user of the current driving state, and further outputs audio to prompt the user to input audio. For example, a voice synthesizer outputs ``The air conditioner is currently running.What do you need?''

Proceeding to step 306, the user inputs a voice command word for starting/stopping the air conditioner, changing the set temperature, changing the air volume, etc. 1For example, the voice command word for changing the set temperature is "r is hot". input by voice. Microphone circuit 2
The voice input from the voice recognition section 10 is inputted from the voice recognition section 10 .

Proceeding to step 307, the speech recognition section 10 analyzes and recognizes the input speech, and outputs the result to the control section 7.

Proceeding to step 308, when the output from the voice recognition section 10 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 outputs a code for controlling the air conditioner to the wireless transmission section 8 based on the input result. When this code is input to the wireless transmitter 8, the wireless transmitter 8 modulates the code and transmits it to the air conditioner main body i2.
It is transmitted to the wireless receiving section 13 of.

Proceeding to step 309, the focal line receiving section 13 of the air conditioner main body 12 demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting section 8 of the telephone handset 1 and outputs it to the main body control section 15. When the second signal is input, the non-stop control unit 15 compares the ID code stored in advance and the ID code part of the code received by the wireless reception unit 13. As a result of the comparison, a match is found. In this case, the indoor fan motor,
It outputs a signal to drive an actuator 16 consisting of an outdoor fan motor, a four-way valve, a compressor, etc.

Proceeding to step 310, the main body control section 15 outputs a code representing the operating state of the air conditioner, modulates it at the wireless transmitter 14, and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1. In the telephone handset 1, the wireless receiving section 9 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 311, when the code demodulated by the wireless receiving section 9 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output synthesized speech based on the input code. The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs synthesized voice to the speaker 3 to notify the user of the change in settings of the air conditioner. When the synthesized voice signal is input, the speaker 3 excites the synthesized voice signal into voice. For example, if the air conditioner lowers the set temperature, it will output a synthesized voice saying ``I will make the room cooler.''

Proceeding to step 312, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the microphone circuit 2 to the wireless transmitting unit 8 and the speaker 3 to the wireless receiving unit 9, thereby establishing a line connection as shown in (,) in FIG. This will restore normal telephone lines.

In addition, in the speech recognition unit 10 of the first embodiment, instead of storing standard patterns from an unspecified number of speakers, the user's speech is registered and recognition is performed by comparing it with the registered pattern. In this case, by setting the initial line connection as shown in FIG. 2(b), the 1! It becomes possible to dial the telephone number by voice.

In the first embodiment, it is possible to operate the air conditioner by voice just by operating the button for voice input, which eliminates the need for cumbersome key operations as in the past, improving usability. can. Furthermore, it becomes possible to dial a telephone number registered by a specific user by voice, thereby improving usability.

In addition, by switching the line and using wireless for both the transmission and reception of audio signals and codes, it becomes omnidirectional, making it possible to operate the air conditioner no matter which direction the user faces, improving usability. do.

Second Embodiment> The air conditioner control operation from outside will be explained according to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 401, when the user makes a call from outside, the converter 20 of the telephone base unit 17 receives 1! Counts the number of ringing signals on the telephone line, and when a certain number of calls is reached, the call is automatically received.

Proceeding to step 402, the user confirms that the call has been received, and then inputs the password using the button. The password signal is input to the converter 20 of the telephone main unit 17 through the telephone line. The converter 20 takes out the input signal,
It is output to the wireless transmitter 19. The wireless transmitter 19 modulates the output from the converter 20 and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1 . The wireless receiving section 9 is connected to the telephone main unit 1.
The code number signal inputted from the wireless transmitter 19 of 7 is demodulated and inputted to the controller 7.

Proceeding to step 403, the control section 7 confirms whether the password obtained from the signal input from the wireless reception section 9 is correct.

If it's not correct.

Proceed to step 404 and close the telephone line. If correct.

Proceeding to step 405, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless transmitting unit 8 and the wireless receiving unit 9 to the connection state with the control unit 7, as shown in FIG. 2(d).
The line connection will be like this.

Proceeding to step 406, the control unit 7 outputs a code requesting a signal representing the operating state to the wireless transmitter 8, and the wireless transmitter 8 modulates the code and sends the code to the wireless receiver 13 of the air conditioner main body 12. Send to. In the air conditioner body 22, the wireless receiving section 13 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 8 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 407, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 13 is input to the main body control section 15, the main body control section 15
The ID code stored in advance is compared with the ID code portion of the code received by the wireless receiving section 13. If the comparison results in a match, a code representing the operating state is output to the wireless transmitter 14. *m transmitter 14
modulates the code and sends it to the radio receiving section 9 of the telephone handset 1. The radio receiving section 9 of the telephone handset 1 receives the code sent from the radio transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 408, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 9 is input, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When this signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless reception unit 9 to the voice recognition unit 10 and the wireless transmission unit 8 to the voice synthesis unit 11, and connects the line as shown in FIG. 2(C). becomes.

Proceeding to step 409, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output synthesized speech based on the signal input to the control section 7 at step 408.

The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs a voice to inform the user of the current driving state, and further outputs a voice to prompt the user to input voice. For example, it outputs a synthesized voice saying, "Currently, the operation is stopped. What can you do for us?" The output synthetic voice signal is sent to the wireless transmitter ε.

The signal is modulated and sent to the wireless receiving section 18 of the telephone main unit 17. The wireless receiving section 18 of the telephone m device 17 receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting section 8 of the telephone handset 1, and outputs it to the converter 20.

The converter 20 converts the output from the wireless receiving section 18 and outputs it to the telephone line, thereby transmitting synthesized speech to the user.

Proceeding to step 410, the user inputs a predetermined voice command word. When controlling an air conditioner from outside, it is especially important to stop the air conditioner and check its operating status. For example, the user inputs the voice command word "run" to start the air conditioner. The input voice signal is input to the converter 2o of the telephone main unit 17 through the telephone line. The converter 20 extracts the input audio signal and outputs it to the wireless transmitter 19. The wireless transmitter 19 modulates the output from the converter 20 and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1 .

The wireless receiving section 9 of the telephone handset 1 receives and demodulates the signal. The demodulated voice signal is outputted to the voice recognition unit 10.6 The process proceeds to step 411, where the voice recognition unit 10 analyzes and recognizes the input voice signal and outputs the result to the control unit 7.

Proceeding to step 412, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input manually, the line switching section 6 switches the line between the wireless transmitting section 8 and the black line receiving section 9 to the state of connection with the control section 7, and
The line connection will be as shown in (d) in the figure.

Proceeding to step 413, the control unit 7 outputs a code for controlling the air conditioner based on the input result, modulates the code in the wireless transmitter 8, and sends it to the wireless receiver 13 of the air conditioner main body 12. do.

Proceeding to step 414, the code sent from the wireless transmitter 7 of the telephone handset 1 is modulated by the wireless receiver 13 of the air conditioner main body 12 and input to the main body controller 15. The main body control section 15 compares the pre-stored ID code with the ID code portion of the code received by the wireless reception section 13.

As a result of the comparison, in order to control the air conditioner, based on the code received by the wireless reception unit 13 if the code matches, a signal is sent to the actuator 16 consisting of an indoor fan motor, an outdoor fan motor, a four-way valve, a compressor, etc. Output. When controlling the air conditioner from outside, the main body control unit 15 determines the optimal settings for the air conditioner, for example, controls the operation in automatic mode.

Proceeding to step 415, the main body control section 15 outputs a code representing the operating state of the air conditioner, modulates it at the g@ transmission section 14, and sends it to the wireless reception section 9 of the telephone handset 1. In the telephone handset 1, the wireless receiving section 9 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 416, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 9 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6.

When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless receiving unit 9 to
with the speech recognition unit 1o.

Switch the wireless transmitter 8 to a connected state with the speech synthesizer 11,
The line connection will be as shown in FIG. 2(c).

The process proceeds to step 417, and in step 410, the speech recognition unit 1
Based on the voice recognition result input from 0, the control unit 7 instructs the voice synthesis unit 11 to output voice synthesis. The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs voice for informing the user of the current driving state. For example, if the air conditioner starts heating operation, select [Start heating operation]. '' is output to the wireless transmitter 8. The wireless transmitter 8 modulates the input synthetic voice signal and transmits it to the wireless receiver 1 of the telephone main unit 17.
Send to 8. Wireless reception unit 18 of telephone base unit 17
receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset 1 and outputs it to the converter 20 . converter 20
converts the output from the wireless receiving section 18 and outputs it to the telephone line to transmit synthesized speech to the user.

Proceeding to step 418, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 connects the wireless transmitting unit 8 and the microphone circuit 2, and the wireless receiving unit 9 and the speaker 3, resulting in a line connection as shown in FIG. 2(a). Normal telephone lines are restored.

In the second embodiment, it is possible to operate the air conditioning system by voice from outside, and the button operations for operation are limited to the password only, making it possible to significantly improve usability.

<Third Embodiment> An embodiment in which a password is input by voice instead of by operating a button when controlling an air conditioner from outside will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

When the user makes a call from outside in step 501,
The control unit 7 of the telephone handset 1 counts the number of ringing signals on the telephone line, and when a certain number of calls is reached, the call is automatically received.

Proceeding to step 502, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When this signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless transmitting unit 8 to the voice synthesis unit 11 and the wireless receiving unit 9 to the voice recognition unit 10, and establishes the line connection as shown in FIG. 2(b). Become.

In step 503, after confirming that the call has been received, the user inputs the secret word 1, for example, "air conditioner" by voice. The input audio signal passes through the telephone line to the telephone main unit 1.
The 5 converter 20 input to the 7 converter 20 extracts the input signal and outputs it to the wireless transmitter 19. The wireless transmitter 19 modulates the output from the converter 20 and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1 . The wireless receiving section 9 is
The voice signal input from the wireless transmitter 19 of the telephone main unit 17 is demodulated and input to the voice recognizer 10.

Proceeding to step 504, the voice recognition unit 10
Analyzes and recognizes input audio signals.

The results are output to the control section 7.

Proceeding to step 505, the control unit 7 checks whether the password is correct or not based on the signal input from the voice recognition unit 10. If it is not correct, the process proceeds to step 506, where the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input manually, the line switching section 6.

The wireless transmitter 8 is connected to a microphone circuit 2. The wireless receiving unit 9 is switched to a connected state with the speaker 3, and a line connection as shown in FIG. 2(a) is established. Also, if the 6 gold words are correct, proceed to step 507 and close the telephone line.

Proceeding to step 508, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6.

Strengthen. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless transmitting unit 8 and the wireless receiving unit 9 to a connected state with the control unit 7, and the line is connected as shown in FIG. 2(d), and step 406 in FIG. Proceed to.

The operations after step 406 are omitted because they overlap with the second embodiment.

In the third embodiment, instead of inputting a password by operating a button, a password is input by voice, there is no need to memorize the password, and there is no need to operate a button, which improves convenience.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show an air conditioner system in which a base unit 5 for determining voice commands is provided in the telephone main unit 17.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration in which the telephone base unit and the air conditioner body are connected wirelessly, and FIG. 7 shows a configuration in which they are connected by wire.

FIG. 6 will be described as a fourth embodiment, taking as an example the case where the device is used in a room, and FIG. 7 will be described as a fifth embodiment, taking as an example the case where the device is used from outside using a telephone line.

<Fourth Embodiment> Normally, the telephone main unit 17 is connected to the line switching section 6 of the board section 5.
The lines between the converter 20, the wireless transmitter 19, and the wireless receiver 18 are connected, and the wireless receiver 18 and the controller 6 are connected,
The line connection is as shown in FIG. 8(a). It functions as a telephone base unit that is wirelessly connected to the telephone slave unit 1.

The fourth embodiment is shown in FIG.
is provided in the telephone main unit 17, and therefore differs from the first embodiment shown in FIG. .

In the telephone handset 1, the wireless transmitter 8 modulates the voice input from the microphone circuit 2 and the voice input start signal from the voice manual setting button 4, and transmits the modulated voice.

The wireless receiving unit 9 receives the synthesized voice from the telephone main unit 17 and demodulates it.

In the air conditioner main body 12, the wireless receiving section 13 receives the operating state request code and the operating control code from the telephone main unit 17 and demodulates them. The wireless transmitter 14 modulates the signal output from the main body controller 15 and transmits the signal to the wireless receiver 18 of the telephone base unit.
Send to. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is the same as that of the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset.

In the telephone base unit 17, the wireless receiving unit 18 receives a code indicating the operating status from the air conditioner body 15 or an audio signal from the telephone slave unit 1, and demodulates the received code. Wireless transmitter 1
9 modulates and transmits the synthesized voice from the voice synthesis section 11 and the code for controlling the air conditioner output from the control section 7. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is different from that of the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset 1.

The control operation of the air conditioner will be explained according to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step 901, the user picks up the telephone handset 1 and presses the voice button 4 to start operating the air conditioner.

Proceeding to step 902, when the voice button 4 is pressed, a code for switching the line is output to the wireless transmitter 8. The wireless transmitter 8 modulates the code and transmits the code to the telephone main unit 1.
It is transmitted to the wireless receiving section 18 of No. 7. Phone main unit 17
The wireless receiving section 18 receives the signal sent from the wireless transmitting section 8 and demodulates it. When the demodulated signal is input to the control unit 6, the control unit 6 outputs a signal for switching the line.

It is output to the line switching section 6.

Proceeding to step 903, when the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 connects the wireless receiving unit 18 and the wireless transmitting unit 19 to the control unit 7.
The line is connected as shown in FIG. 8(b).

Proceeding to step 904, the control unit 7 controls the air conditioner main body 12.
The wireless transmitter 1 transmits a code requesting a signal representing the operating state of the
9, the wireless transmitter 19 modulates the code, and sends it to the wireless receiver 13 of the air conditioner main body 12. In the air conditioner main body 12, a wireless receiving section 13 receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting section 19.

Proceeding to step 905, when the signal demodulated by the wireless receiver 13 is input to the main body controller 15, the main body controller 15 inputs the pre-stored ID code and the wireless receiver 1.
The ID code part of the code received in step 3 is compared. If the comparison results in a match, a code representing the operating state is output to the wireless transmitter 14. Wireless transmitter 14
modulates the code and sends it to the wireless receiving section 18 of the telephone main unit 17. In the telephone main unit 17, the wireless receiving section 18 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 906, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 18 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching section 6 switches the wireless transmission section 19 from the voice recognition section 10. The wireless receiving section 18 is switched to a connected state with the speech synthesizing section 11, and a line connection as shown in FIG. 8(e) is established.

Proceeding to step 907, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output speech synthesis based on the code. The speech synthesis section 11 is connected to the wireless transmission section 19.

It outputs a synthesized voice to inform the user of the current driving condition, and also outputs a voice to prompt the user to input voice. For example, the output synthetic voice signal that outputs a synthesized voice saying "Currently stopped. What can you do?" is modulated by the wireless transmitter 19 and sent to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1. will be sent. The wireless receiving unit 9 of the telephone handset 1 receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting unit 19 of the telephone main unit 17 and outputs it to the speaker 3. When the synthesized voice signal is input, the speaker 3 excites the synthesized voice signal into voice. For example, it outputs a synthesized voice saying, "The air conditioner is currently running. What do you need?"

Proceeding to step 908, the user issues voice commands to start/stop the air conditioner, change the set temperature, change the air volume, etc.
# Input the word, for example, input "hot" as the voice command word for changing the temperature setting. The audio input from the microphone circuit 2 is output to the wireless transmitter 8. The wireless transmitter 8 modulates the output from the microphone circuit 2,
It is sent to the wireless receiving section 18 of the telephone main unit 17. The wireless receiving section 18 of the telephone main unit 17 receives and demodulates the signal. The demodulated voice signal is output to the voice recognition section 10.

Proceed to step 909, audio! ! The sum unit 10 analyzes and recognizes the input voice, and outputs the results to the control unit 7.

Proceeding to step 910, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the line between the wireless transmitting unit 19 and the wireless receiving unit 18 to a state where the line is connected to the control unit 7, resulting in a line connection as shown in FIG. 8(b).

Proceeding to step 911, the control unit 7 outputs a code for controlling the air conditioner based on the input result, modulates the code in the wireless transmitter 19, and sends it to the wireless receiver 13 of the air conditioner main body [2]. do.

Proceeding to step 912, the wireless transmitter 1 of the telephone main unit 17
The code sent from the air conditioner 9 is modulated by the wireless reception section 13 of the air conditioner main body 12 and input to the main body control section 15. The main body control unit 15 compares the pre-stored ID code with the ID code part of the code received by the wireless receiving unit 13, and if the result of the checking is a match, the ID code received by the wireless receiving unit 13 is checked. Based on the code, a signal is output to drive the actuator 16, which includes an indoor fan motor, an outdoor fan motor, a west valve, a compressor, etc., in order to control the air conditioner.

Proceeding to step 913, the main body control unit 15 outputs a code representing the operating state of the air conditioner, modulates it in the wireless transmitter 14, and sends it to the wireless receiver 18 of the telephone base unit 17.

In the telephone main unit 17, the wireless receiving section 18 receives the code sent from the wireless transmitting section 14 and demodulates it.

Proceeding to step 914, when the code demodulated by the radio receiving section 18 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless reception unit 18 to the voice recognition unit 10 and the wireless transmission unit 19 to the voice synthesis unit 11, and establishes the line connection as shown in FIG. 8(C). becomes.

The process advances to step 915, and in step 909, the speech recognition unit 1
Based on the voice recognition result input from 0, the control unit 7 instructs the voice synthesis unit 11 to output voice synthesis. The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs voice for informing the user of the current driving state. For example, when the air conditioner lowers the set temperature, it outputs a synthesized voice to the wireless transmitter 19 saying, "I will make your room cooler." The wireless transmitter 19 modulates the input synthetic voice signal and sends it to the wireless receiver 9 of the telephone handset 1. The wireless receiving unit 9 of the telephone handset 1 receives and demodulates the signal sent from the wireless transmitting unit 19 of the telephone main unit 17 and outputs it to the speaker 3. When the synthesized voice signal is input, the speaker 3 excites the synthesized voice signal into voice.

Proceeding to step 916, the control unit 7 outputs a signal for switching one line to the line switching unit 6. When the signal is input, the line switching section 6 switches the wireless transmission section 19 .
The wireless receiving section 18 is connected to the converter 20, and a line connection as shown in FIG. 8(a) is established. This will restore normal telephone lines.

In the fourth embodiment, by providing the base unit 5 on the telephone main unit, the telephone slave unit 1 can be made smaller and lighter than in the first embodiment, and its usability is improved.

Fifth Embodiment> In FIG. 7, the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12
Since the base unit 5 of the telephone main unit 17 is connected by wire, the air conditioner main body 12 does not have a wireless transmitter/receiver function, unlike the configuration shown in FIG.

The operating state request code and operating control code from the telephone main unit 17 are input to the main body control unit 15 of the air conditioner main body 12 by wire, and indicate the operating status output from the main body control unit 15 of the air conditioner main body 12. The code is input to the control unit 7 of the telephone base unit 17.

Taking the air conditioner control operation from outside as an example, it will be explained according to the flowchart of FIG. 10.

When the user makes a call from outside in step 1001, the converter 2o of the telephone main unit 17 counts the ringing signals on the telephone line, and when a certain number of ringing signals is reached, the call is automatically received.

Proceeding to step 1002, the user confirms that the call has been received, and then inputs the password using the button. The PIN code signal passes through the telephone line to the converter 20 of the telephone main unit 17.
is input. The converter 20 takes out the input signal and inputs it to the control section 7.

Proceeding to step 1003, the control unit 7 confirms whether the password obtained from the signal input from the converter 20 is correct. If not, proceed to step 1004 and close the telephone line.

If correct.

Proceeding to step 1005, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the voice recognition unit 10 and the voice synthesis unit 11 to a state in which they are connected to the converter 2o. The line connection is as shown in FIG. 7(d).

Proceeding to step 1006, the control section 7 issues a code requesting a signal representing the operating state to the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12.

Proceeding to step 1007, when the code output from the control section 7 of the telephone base unit 17 is input to the main body control section 15,
The main body control section 15 compares the pre-stored ID code with the ID code portion of the code output from the control section 7 of the telephone base unit 17. If the comparison results in a match, a code representing the operating state is output to the control unit 7 of the telephone main unit 17.

Proceeding to step 1008, when the code from the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output speech synthesis based on the code. The voice synthesis unit 11 outputs a synthesized voice to inform the user of the current driving state, and further outputs a voice to prompt the user to input voice. For example, a voice synthesizer may say, "Currently, the vehicle is not operating. What can you do for us?"

The output audio signal is output to the telephone line through the converter 20.

Proceeding to step 1009, the user inputs a predetermined voice command word. It is important to stop the operation of the air conditioner and check its operating status while away from home. For example, the user inputs the voice command word "run" to start the operation of the air conditioner.

Voice input from the telephone line through the converter is input to the voice recognition section 10.

Proceeding to step 1010, the speech recognition section 1o analyzes and recognizes the input speech, and outputs the result to the control section 7.

Proceeding to step 1011, when the output from the voice recognition section 10 is input to the control section 7, the control section 7 transmits a code for controlling the air conditioner based on the input result to the main body control section of the air conditioner main body 12. Output for 15.

Proceeding to step 1012, when the signal is input, the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12 inputs the pre-stored ID code and the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12.
The ID code portion of the code output from the ID code is compared. If there is a match as a result of the verification, the air conditioner body 1
In order to control the air conditioner based on the code output from the main body control unit 15 of No. 2, an actuator 16 consisting of an indoor fan motor, an outdoor fan motor, a four-way valve, a compressor, etc.
Outputs a signal to drive.

Proceeding to step 1013, the main body control section 15 transmits a code representing the operating state of the air conditioner to the control section 7 of the telephone main unit 17.
Output for.

Proceeding to step 1014, the control section 7 instructs the speech synthesis section 11 to output synthesized speech based on the input code signal. The voice synthesis unit 11 sends a synthesized voice to the converter 20 to notify the user of the setting change state of the air conditioner, for example, when the air conditioner starts heating operation, "
Start heating operation. ” is output as a synthesized voice. Converter 20 outputs the synthesized speech to the telephone line.

Proceeding to step 1015, the control section 7 outputs a signal for switching the line to the line switching section 6. When the signal is input, the line switching unit 6 switches the wireless transmitting unit 19 and the wireless receiving unit 18 to a state in which they are connected to the converter 20, resulting in a line connection as shown in FIG. 7(a). This will restore normal telephone lines.

In the fifth embodiment, since the air conditioner main body and the telephone main unit are connected by wire, there is no need for the air conditioner main body to have a wireless transmission/reception function, thereby reducing costs and circuit scale.

In addition, for wired connections, you can get the same effect not only by using two-wire signal lines but also by using electric light lines, and using electric light lines has the advantage that there is no need to rewire. .

FIGS. 11 and 12 show an air conditioner system in which a board unit 5 for determining voice commands is provided in the air conditioner main body 12. FIG.

<Sixth Embodiment> FIG. 11 shows that the telephone main unit 17 and the air conditioner main body 12 are
In the case of wireless connection, FIG. 12 shows the case of wired connection.

In FIG. 11, since the air conditioner 12 is provided with the board unit 5 for determining voice commands, the fourth embodiment in FIG. They differ in the transmission and reception of wireless signals for controlling the machine.

In the telephone handset 1, the wireless transmitter 8 modulates the voice input from the microphone circuit 2 and the voice input start signal from the voice input setting button 4, and transmits the modulated voice.

The wireless receiving unit 9 receives and demodulates the synthesized voice from the telephone main unit 17.

In the air conditioner main body 12, the wireless receiving section 13 receives input audio from the telephone main unit 17 and demodulates it.

The wireless transmitter 14 modulates the synthesized voice signal output from the main body controller 15 and sends it to the wireless receiver 18 of the telephone base unit. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is the same as that of the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset.

In the telephone base unit 17, the g@receiving unit 18 receives the synthesized voice signal from the air conditioner body 15 or the input voice signal from the telephone slave unit 1, and demodulates it. The wireless transmitter 19 modulates the input audio signal from the telephone handset 1 and sends it to the main body controller 15 . Alternatively, the air conditioner body 1
The synthesized voice signal from 5 is sent to the wireless transmitter of the telephone handset 1. The frequency of the carrier wave to be transmitted is different from that of the wireless transmitter 8 of the telephone handset 1.

The control details are the same as those shown in FIG. 9 of the fourth embodiment, with the only difference being the timing of switching the lines, since the board section 5 is provided in the air conditioner main body 12, so a description thereof will be omitted.

<Seventh Embodiment> In FIG. 12, the main body control section 1 of the air conditioner main body 12
5 and the base unit 5 of the telephone base unit 17 are connected by wire, so unlike the configuration of the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the air conditioner main body 12 does not have a wireless transmitter/receiver function. .

The input voice from the telephone main unit 17 is input to the main body control section 15 of the air conditioner main body 12 via wire, and
The synthesized voice outputted from the main body control section 15 of the second telephone is input to the telephone base unit 17.

The details of the control are the same as those of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 10, with the only difference being the timing of switching the lines, since the board section 5 is provided in the air conditioner main body 12, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[Effects] According to the present invention, the user of an air conditioner can operate the air conditioner by operating the button on the telephone once or by voice without operating the buttons, which is different from the conventional method. There is no need for complicated key operations, and by using wireless technology.

It can be operated in any direction. Additionally, the user-friendliness can be greatly improved, such as being able to operate the air conditioner even when you are out and about and cannot operate the remote control.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the line switching state in the board section of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a first embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the second embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the third embodiment according to the invention. The figure is a block diagram of the fourth embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 8 shows the line switching state in the board section of FIGS. 6 and 7. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the fourth embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the fifth embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the fifth embodiment according to the present invention. Block Diagram of Sixth Embodiment FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of a sixth embodiment according to the present invention. 1...Telephone device, 2...Microphone circuit. 3...Speaker, 4...Button for audio manual setting, 5...PCB section, 6...Line switching section, 7...
Control unit, 81.9 wireless transmitter, 9..., V&!
Receiving section. 10... Speech recognition unit, 11... Speech synthesis unit. 12...Air conditioner main body, 13...Wireless reception section, 1
4...Wireless transmission section, 15... Main body control section. 16...Actuator, 17...Telephone, 18.
...Wireless receiving section, 19... Wireless transmitting section. 20...Converter.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. An air conditioner main body, a telephone set including a transmitter that wirelessly outputs a signal for controlling the air conditioner main body, and a telephone set comprising: an air conditioner main body; . A control device for an air conditioner, wherein the control signal is generated from the transmitter. 2. The air conditioner control device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone is provided with a signal input means for starting operation of the air conditioner by voice. 3. In claim 2, the telephone or the air conditioner main body includes means for analyzing and recognizing the voice signal input to the telephone and generating a signal for controlling the air conditioner main body. control device for air conditioners. 4. The control device for an air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the telephone or the air conditioner main body includes means for generating a synthesized voice for suggesting to the user the procedure for operating the air conditioner. 5. The air conditioner control device according to claim 1, wherein the telephone set includes means for switching circuits when making a call and when operating the air conditioner. 6. Claim 1, further comprising: a wireless transmitter for transmitting a signal for controlling the air conditioner to the air conditioner and the telephone; and a wireless receiver for receiving the wireless signal. Air conditioner control device. 7. In claim 6, means for generating and outputting a signal for specifying a wireless transmission destination to the air conditioner main body and the telephone, and whether the received wireless signal is intentionally output. An air conditioner control device comprising means for confirming the 8. The control device for an air conditioner according to claim 4, further comprising means for analyzing and recognizing input voice and means for generating synthesized voice within the air conditioner main body. 9. In claim 4, the telephone comprises a telephone handset and a telephone base, and the telephone handset includes means for analyzing and recognizing input speech and means for generating synthesized speech. Air conditioner control device. 10. In claim 4, the telephone is constituted by a telephone handset and a telephone main unit, and the telephone main unit includes means for analyzing and recognizing input speech and means for generating synthesized speech. Air conditioner control device.