JPH09154186A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily recognize an actual room temperature state as a sense by displaying a difference of an actual room temperature from a setting temperature by means of expression/gesture of a living thing or a personified object. SOLUTION: In the case of operating an air-conditioner as a heat pump, when a room temperature sensed by a temperature sensor is lower than a setting temperature of 21 deg.C, a person in a state display section 7 expresses an unpleasant expression and makes a gesture of shivering with cold. In this case, since a display section 4 is provided with a temperature setting display section 5 representing setting temperature, the operator recognizes it that a current room temperature is low with respect to the setting temperature and heating state does not reach the setting temperature. When the heating is sufficiently in operation and the room temperature becomes nearly equal to the setting temperature, the person in the state display section 7 varies his expression mild. Thus, the operator or the worker recognizes it that the heating of the air-conditioner functions and the room temperature reaches the setting temperature and feels a sense of satisfaction.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device provided in an operation section for a cooling or heating device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional remote controller that can be remotely operated as an operating unit for a cooling or heating device (hereinafter referred to as an air conditioner) will be described as an example. The operating unit A is composed of a remote controller body as shown in FIG. A temperature setting input means B for performing up and down operations, a temperature setting display section C for displaying the temperature set by the operation of the temperature setting input means B,
And a display section E including a room temperature display section D for displaying the current room temperature detected by a temperature sensor (not shown) provided in the remote controller body or the air conditioner body,
The microcomputer provided in the air conditioner (not shown) turns on and off the switch of the cooling and heating device so that the room temperature approaches the set temperature input by the temperature setting input means B.
FF control is performed.

In this case, in the display section E of the conventional operation section A shown in FIG. 7, the temperature setting display section C and the room temperature display section D are displayed by digital numerical values, and the operator actually operates the display. By recognizing how much the room temperature is higher or lower than the set temperature, it is a standard for judging the effectiveness of the air conditioning function of the air conditioner in the air conditioning process.

[0004]

However, in the conventional configuration, the difference between the set temperature and the room temperature is recognized by comparing the set temperature and the room temperature with the numerical values of the temperature setting display section C and the room temperature display section D. However, there is a problem in that it is difficult for the operator to judge the difference in the numerical values, and the satisfaction is not obtained even when the room temperature reaches the set temperature due to cooling and heating. In addition, there is a risk that the set temperature and the room temperature may be confused with each other.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a display device in an operating portion of a cooling and heating apparatus, which allows an operator to easily and sensibly recognize the state of the actual room temperature with respect to the set temperature. The purpose is to do.

[0006]

According to the present invention, an operating portion for operating a cooling or heating device, a temperature setting input means for setting a temperature, a temperature sensor for detecting an indoor temperature, and a temperature sensor for detecting the indoor temperature are provided. And a state display section for displaying the difference between the room temperature and the set temperature set by the temperature setting input means in the facial expression and / or manner of a living thing or anthropomorphized entity.

Further, an operating section for operating the cooling or heating device, a temperature setting input means for setting a temperature, a temperature sensor for detecting an indoor temperature, and a set temperature set by the temperature setting input means are displayed. Temperature setting display section,
A state display unit is provided for displaying a difference between the room temperature detected by the temperature sensor and the set temperature in a facial expression and / or manner of a living thing or an anthropomorphic entity.

Further, the status display section is displayed when the power supply of the cooling or heating device is OFF.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION According to the present invention, an operating section for operating a cooling or heating apparatus is provided with temperature setting input means for performing an up / down setting operation of temperature setting, and a temperature sensor for detecting a room temperature is provided in the operating section, A display unit including a liquid crystal display device is provided in the operation unit.

On this display unit, the difference between the temperature setting display unit for displaying the set temperature set by the temperature setting input means by a digital number and the set temperature with respect to the room temperature detected by the temperature sensor. Is provided with a state display section for displaying the expression of a living thing or an anthropomorphic entity and / or the state, so whether the current room temperature is higher than the set temperature set by the operator,
Alternatively, whether or not the temperature is low can be displayed, for example, by a human facial expression or state on the state display unit so that the operator can perceive it.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, a remote controller for an air conditioner is provided as the operation unit 1. The operation unit 1 has an O air conditioner
A power switch for turning on and off, an air volume adjusting key, a timer setting key, and other operation buttons 2 are provided, temperature setting input means 3 for performing temperature setting up / down operations is provided, and a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided above the operation unit 1. The display unit 4 consisting of is provided so that the operating condition and setting condition of the air conditioner can be confirmed.

The display unit 4 is provided with a temperature setting display unit 5 for displaying the contents of the items set by the above-mentioned operation buttons 2 and for displaying the set temperature set by the temperature setting input means 3 by digital numbers, and the operation unit. A state display unit 7 is provided for displaying a difference between the room temperature detected by a temperature sensor 6 including a temperature detecting element such as a thermistor built in the unit 1 and the set temperature, for example, in a facial expression and / or state of a person.

The display form of the status display section 7 is the temperature sensor 6
The CPU 8 receives the output signal of the indoor temperature detected by the CPU 8 and compares the indoor temperature with the temperature data input by the temperature setting input means 3 by the environment determining means 9 to determine the temperature difference in the environment determining means 9. It is determined by the state display selection means 10 based on

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example in which the air conditioner is operated to perform heating operation. The temperature sensor 6 is set for the set temperature of 21 ° C. set by the temperature setting input means 3.
When the indoor temperature detected by is low, as shown in FIG. 1, the person on the state display section 7 shows a facial expression symbolizing discomfort, and shows a state where the person is shaking as if cold. In this case, since the display unit 4 is provided with the temperature display unit 5 indicating the set temperature together with the state display unit 7, the current indoor temperature is lower than the set temperature, and the heating state does not reach the set temperature. This is to make the operator recognize that there is.

In this case, when the heating is sufficiently operated and the room temperature becomes substantially equal to the set temperature shown on the temperature setting display section 5, it is as if the person on the status display section 7 is comfortable. By changing to a mild expression, the operator can recognize that the heating of the air conditioner has functioned and has reached the set temperature, and can be satisfied.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show an example of the case where the air conditioner is operated for cooling, and the temperature sensor 6 is set for the set temperature of 27 ° C. set by the temperature setting input means 3.
When the indoor temperature detected by is high, as shown in FIG. 3, the person on the state display unit 7 shows a facial expression symbolizing discomfort and also shows a state of being sweating as if it was hot. . In this case, the display unit 5 includes a status display unit 7
In addition, since the temperature setting display section 5 for indicating the set temperature is provided, the operator is made aware that the present indoor temperature is higher than the set temperature and the cooling state has not reached the set temperature. .

In this case, when the cooling is sufficiently operated and the indoor temperature becomes substantially equal to the set temperature shown on the temperature setting display section 5, it is as if the person on the status display section 7 is comfortable. By changing to a mild expression, the operator can recognize that the cooling of the air conditioner has functioned and has reached the set temperature, and can be satisfied.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. When the power supply of the air conditioner main body is OFF, and the room temperature is lower than the preset temperature, the status display section 7 is displayed. As in the case of FIG. 1, by displaying an expression that makes a person feel cold and uncomfortable, the person is prompted to turn on the air conditioner and heat it. In this case, only the status display section 7 is displayed on the display screen of the remote controller to draw the operator's attention. The operator visually recognizes the facial expression or appearance of the uncomfortable state display section 7 to judge that the indoor temperature has decreased in this case, and prompts the operator to turn on the power of the air conditioner. In this way, the difference between the set temperature and the current indoor temperature may be displayed on the status display unit 7 regardless of whether the air conditioner is operating or not.

Further, the temperature setting input means 3 in the above-mentioned embodiment is set by the operator operating the temperature setting up and down by the push-button type key switch. The desired comfortable temperature for each operator may be preset and stored in a storage means (not shown), and the stored preset temperature data may be called by one touch to set the temperature, or a timer may be used. If a built-in clock function is used, an appropriate temperature may be automatically set according to the season determination using this clock function.

The status display section is not limited to a person
Various kinds of organisms such as insects and birds may be applied, and the display is not limited to a still image and may be displayed in a blinking type or a moving image type.
In particular, creatures or anthropomorphic beings that cannot be expressed by facial expressions may be expressed by the movements of the limbs, wings, and body.

Further, the facial expression and the mode may be changed stepwise in accordance with the degree of the difference from the set temperature.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the temperature sensor 6 is provided in the operation section 1. However, for example, in a remote control type air conditioner, the temperature sensor 6 is provided on the air conditioner body side.
May be provided, and the detected temperature data may be received.

In the present embodiment, the display device of the operation unit as a remote controller of the air conditioner of air conditioning is explained, but the operation unit such as the electronically controlled stove, the fan heater, the operation panel of the cooler, etc. is referred to as the air conditioning device. It is also applicable as a display device integrally configured.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the display device in the operation portion of the cooling and heating device which allows the operator to easily and sensibly recognize the state of the actual room temperature with respect to the set temperature. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a display screen in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a display screen in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a display screen in the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a block diagram in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a display screen in the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Operation part 3 Temperature setting input means 5 Temperature setting display part 6 Temperature sensor 7 Status display part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An operating section for operating a cooling or heating device, a temperature setting input means for setting a temperature, a temperature sensor for detecting an indoor temperature, and the temperature setting input for the indoor temperature detected by the temperature sensor. A display device, comprising: a state display unit for displaying a difference from a set temperature set by the means by a facial expression and / or state of a living thing or an anthropomorphic entity. 2. An operating section for operating a cooling or heating device, a temperature setting input means for setting a temperature, a temperature sensor for detecting an indoor temperature, and a set temperature set by the temperature setting input means. A temperature setting display unit and a state display unit for displaying a difference between the room temperature detected by the temperature sensor and the set temperature in a facial expression and / or manner of a living thing or anthropomorphic being. Display device. 3. The power source of the cooling or heating device is OF
The display device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the state display unit is displayed when F is set.