JPWO2017199283A1 - Air conditioning management device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

In the air conditioning management device (2), the data storage unit (24) stores Web content data (241) and air conditioner data (240) related to the air conditioner. In response to the request from the terminal device, the Web server unit (251) transmits the Web content data (241) to the terminal device via the terminal communication unit (23). The management screen generation unit (252) generates a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner by synthesizing the air conditioner data (240) with the screen data based on the Web content data (241), and displays the display unit ( 20).

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioning management device and a program.

  Building management systems for the purpose of integrated management of a plurality of facilities installed in a building are widely known. In addition, a technology that allows a terminal device equipped with a general Web browser to access a building management system via a LAN (Local Area Network) to monitor and control the operating state of equipment such as an air conditioner ( For example, Patent Document 1) is also known.

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, an operation management device is provided between an internal bus of a building management system and a LAN. Based on a request from a terminal device connected to the LAN, such an operation management device collects the operating state of an air conditioner or the like in the building management system, edits it into screen display information in a hypertext format, and transmits it to the requesting terminal device. To do.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-207527

  The building management system of Patent Document 1 has a man-machine device for displaying an operating state of an air conditioner or the like to an operator stationed in a central monitoring room and receiving an input from the operator for controlling the operation of the air conditioner or the like. Is provided. However, since this man-machine device does not employ the screen display in the hypertext format, the design philosophy relating to the screen display function cannot be shared with the terminal device, which hinders cost reduction for development and maintenance. There is a problem that.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning management apparatus and program capable of reducing development costs and the like for the screen display function.

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioning management device according to the present invention includes:
Display means for displaying a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner;
Terminal communication means for communicating with the terminal device;
Storage means for storing web content data and air conditioner data relating to the air conditioner;
Web server means for transmitting the Web content data to the terminal device via the terminal communication means in response to a request from the terminal device;
A management screen generating unit configured to generate the management screen by combining the air conditioner data with the screen data based on the Web content data and to output the management screen to the display unit;

  According to the present invention, the air conditioning management device displays the management screen by combining the air conditioner data with the screen data based on the Web content data provided to the terminal device, so that the development cost for the screen display function can be reduced. .

It is a figure showing the whole air-conditioning management system composition concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an air-conditioning management apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a monitoring terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the management screen displayed on a monitoring terminal. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the management screen display process performed with a monitoring terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the management screen displayed with an air-conditioning management apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an air-conditioning management process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an air conditioning management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The air conditioning management system 1 is a system for managing the air conditioning of a building such as an office building, for example. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning management device 2, a plurality of air conditioners 3, and a plurality of monitoring terminals 4 And the remote controller 5.

  The air conditioning management device 2, each of the plurality of air conditioners 3, and the remote controller 5 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via the communication line 6. The air conditioning management device 2 and each of the plurality of monitoring terminals 4 are connected to each other via a communication line 7 so that they can communicate with each other.

  The plurality of air conditioners 3 are respectively installed at different positions in a predetermined living room space, and are monitored and controlled under the control of the air conditioning management device 2. When receiving the control data from the air conditioning management device 2, the air conditioner 3 performs an operation based on the control data. That is, the air conditioner 3 performs operation start / stop, switching of operation modes such as cooling, heating, dehumidification, and air blowing, changing the set temperature, changing the air volume, and the like according to the contents of the received control data. Hereinafter, the plurality of air conditioners 3 are collectively referred to as an air conditioner group 8.

  The remote controller 5 is installed near the entrance to the living room space where the air conditioner group 8 is installed. The remote controller 5 receives an input operation from the user, and transmits control data based on the received input operation to the air conditioner group 8 or one or more air conditioners 3 designated by the user. In this way, the air conditioner 3 that has received the control data transmitted from the remote controller 5 performs an operation based on the received control data. In that case, the air conditioner 3 transmits to the air conditioning management device 2 data (operating state data) related to the operating state of the own device that is changed based on the control data from the remote controller 5.

  The air conditioning management device 2 is installed in a place where only persons concerned cannot enter, such as a management room in the building, and comprehensively manages (monitors and controls) the air conditioner group 8. As shown in FIG. 2, the air conditioning management device 2 includes a display unit 20, an operation receiving unit 21, an air conditioner communication unit 22, a terminal communication unit 23, a data storage unit 24, and a control unit 25.

  The display unit 20 includes a display device such as a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or a plasma display, for example. The display unit 20 displays a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner group 8 under the control of the control unit 25. The management screen includes a monitoring screen for monitoring the operating state of the air conditioner group 8, an operation screen for controlling the air conditioner group 8, and the like.

  The operation reception unit 21 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, a touch panel, and the like. The operation reception unit 21 receives an operation by an administrator or the like, and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 25. When the operation receiving unit 21 is a touch panel, it is installed on the display unit 20.

  The air conditioner communication unit 22 functions as an interface of the communication line 6 that is a dedicated communication line. The air conditioning management device 2 transmits and receives data to and from each air conditioner 3 via the air conditioner communication unit 22. The communication line 6 is not necessarily a dedicated communication line, and may be configured using a general-purpose communication line such as a LAN or an RS-485 interface.

  The terminal communication unit 23 (terminal communication means) functions as an interface for the communication line 7. The air conditioning management device 2 transmits and receives data to and from the monitoring terminal 4 via the terminal communication unit 23. The communication line 7 is a communication path capable of general-purpose communication such as a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. In the present embodiment, HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) generally used in a Web browser is adopted as a communication protocol between the air conditioning management device 2 and the monitoring terminal 4. However, the protocol is not limited to HTTP, and other protocols such as WebSocket may be used.

  The data storage unit 24 (storage means) includes a readable / writable nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, a hard disk drive, and the like. The data storage unit 24 stores data necessary for monitoring and controlling the air conditioner group 8. Specifically, the data storage unit 24 stores air conditioner data 240 and Web content data 241.

  The air conditioner data 240 includes connection information 2400 and operating state management data 2401. The connection information 2400 is information necessary for communicating with each air conditioner 3, such as the address, identification number, operation group number, model identification information of each air conditioner 3. The operation state management data 2401 is for managing the current operation state of each air conditioner 3 (for example, operation mode during operation / stop, operation mode such as cooling / heating / air blowing, set temperature, indoor temperature, indoor humidity, etc.). It is data. The operation state management data 2401 is updated as needed by data transmission / reception with each air conditioner 3.

  The web content data 241 is data defining web content displayed on the web browser of the monitoring terminal 4. The Web content data 241 includes a screen configuration file 2410 and a program 2411.

  The screen configuration file 2410 is a file group created in a description language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language). The monitoring terminal 4 can display a management screen such as a monitoring screen or an operation screen on the Web browser by the screen configuration file 2410 acquired from the air conditioning management device 2.

  The program 2411 is a program that is downloaded and executed by the monitoring terminal 4. By executing the program 2411, the monitoring terminal 4 can perform various types of communication with the air conditioning management device 2, and can acquire data related to the air conditioner 3. The program 2411 is described by, for example, JavaScript (registered trademark), Java (registered trademark) applet, or Flash (registered trademark).

  In addition to the above, the data storage unit 24 stores one or a plurality of programs for managing the operating state of the air conditioner 3, although not shown.

  Although not shown, the control unit 25 includes a central processing unit (CPU), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the like, and performs overall control of the air conditioning management device 2. Detailed functions of the control unit 25 will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the monitoring terminal 4 (terminal device) is a personal computer equipped with a general-purpose Web browser function, receives Web content data 241 from the air conditioning management device 2 via the communication line 7, and receives Web content data. A management screen such as a monitoring screen or an operation screen is displayed in accordance with 241. For example, the air conditioning management device 2 and the monitoring terminal 4 of each user are connected to a general-purpose communication line 7 constituting a local LAN (or a dedicated LAN), and the web browser of the monitoring terminal 4 is connected to the web in the air conditioning management device 2. A management screen can be displayed on the monitoring terminal 4 by inputting a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the content data 241. Hereinafter, the configuration of the monitoring terminal 4 will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the monitoring terminal 4 includes a display unit 40, an operation receiving unit 41, a communication unit 42, a data storage unit 43, and a control unit 44.

  The display unit 40 includes a display device such as a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or a plasma display, and displays various types of information. For example, the display unit 40 displays a management screen for the air conditioner group 8 on the web browser based on the web content data 241 acquired from the air conditioning management device 2 under the control of the control unit 44.

  The operation reception unit 41 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, a touch panel, and the like. When the user performs a desired operation from the operation receiving unit 41, a signal related to the operation is sent to the control unit 44. Thereby, the user can perform desired operation | movement to the switching of a management screen, the air conditioner group 8, or the specific air conditioner 3, for example. In addition, when the operation reception part 41 is a touch panel, it is installed on the display part 40.

  The communication unit 42 functions as an interface for the communication line 7. The monitoring terminal 4 transmits and receives data to and from the air conditioning management device 2 via the communication unit 42.

  The data storage unit 43 includes a readable / writable nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, a hard disk drive, or the like. The data storage unit 43 stores various data necessary for the control unit 44 to perform management screen display processing.

  Although not shown, the control unit 44 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and comprehensively controls the monitoring terminal 4. Characteristically, the control unit 44 acquires the Web content data 241 from the air conditioning management device 2 and performs a process for displaying a management screen on the display unit 40 based on the acquired Web content data 241. Functionally, the control unit 44 includes a screen configuration file analysis unit 440 and a program execution unit 441.

  The screen configuration file analysis unit 440 reads the screen configuration file 2410 in the Web content data 241 acquired from the air conditioning management device 2 and generates screen data that serves as a base screen of the management screen.

  The program execution unit 441 communicates with the air conditioning management device 2 via the communication unit 42 by executing the program 2411 of the Web content data 241, generates a management screen by acquiring necessary data, and displays the display unit 40. The program execution unit 441 includes a data communication management unit 4410 and a management screen generation unit 4411.

  The data communication management unit 4410 communicates with the air conditioning management device 2 by executing the program 2411 periodically or when there is an instruction from the user, and acquires data such as the air conditioner data 240.

  The management screen generation unit 4411 generates a management screen obtained by combining the data acquired by the data communication management unit 4410 with the screen data generated by the screen configuration file analysis unit 440 and displays the management screen on the display unit 40. For example, the management screen generation unit 4411 generates a management screen by embedding various information indicated by the data acquired by the data communication management unit 4410 in the screen data generated by the screen configuration file analysis unit 440. An example of the management screen displayed on the monitoring terminal 4 is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure of management screen display processing executed by the monitoring terminal 4. The management screen display process is started when the user inputs the URL of the Web content data 241 in the air conditioning management device 2 to the Web browser of the monitoring terminal 4.

  The control unit 44 acquires the Web content data 241 from the air conditioning management device 2 (step S101). Then, the control unit 44 analyzes the screen configuration file 2410 in the acquired Web content data 241 and generates screen data that becomes a base screen of the management screen (step S102).

  Subsequently, the control unit 44 executes the program 2411 included in the acquired web content data 241 (step S103). And the control part 44 communicates with the air-conditioning management apparatus 2 according to the content described in the program 2411, and acquires the data (for example, driving | running state management data 2401) regarding the air conditioner 3 (step S104).

  Subsequently, the control unit 44 generates a management screen in which various information indicated by the data acquired in step S104 is embedded in the screen data generated in step S102, and displays the management screen on the display unit 40 (step S105). Thus, the management screen display process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the control unit 25 of the air conditioning management device 2 functionally includes an air conditioner management unit 250, a Web server unit 251, and a management screen generation unit 252. Each of these functional units is realized by a CPU or the like executing one or a plurality of programs (not shown) for managing the operation state of the air conditioner 3 stored in the data storage unit 24.

  The air conditioner management unit 250 executes processing similar to that of this type of conventional air conditioning management device, for example, processing for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 3 in accordance with an operation instruction received from the user via the management screen. In addition, when the air conditioner management unit 250 receives the above-described operation state data transmitted from the air conditioner 3 via the air conditioner communication unit 22, the air conditioner management unit 250 manages the operation state of the air conditioner data 240 based on the received operation state data. The contents of the data 2401 are updated.

  In response to the request from the monitoring terminal 4, the Web server unit 251 transmits Web content data 241, operation state management data 2401, and the like to the requesting monitoring terminal 4.

  The management screen generation unit 252 generates a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner group 8 and displays the management screen on the display unit 20. As described above, the management screen includes a monitoring screen for monitoring the operating state of the air conditioner group 8, an operation screen for controlling the air conditioner group 8 or the specific air conditioner 3, and the like. In addition, the management screen generation unit 252 performs switching or updating of the management screen according to a user operation, and updates the management screen in accordance with the update of the content of the operation state management data 2401.

  The management screen generation unit 252 generates and displays a management screen based on the Web content data 241 and the air conditioner data 240 stored in the data storage unit 24. More specifically, the management screen generation unit 252 reads the screen configuration file 2410 in the Web content data 241 and generates screen data that becomes a base screen of the management screen. Then, the management screen generation unit 252 generates a management screen by combining the data acquired from the air conditioner data 240 with the generated screen data, that is, by embedding various information indicated by the acquired data. Therefore, the management screen generation unit 252 has a function similar to that of a general Web browser installed in the monitoring terminal 4. However, the function of the management screen generation unit 252 has the following features.

(1) Removal of Screen Frame and Specific Display Field in General Web Browser Screen Configuration In a general Web browser, as shown in FIG. 4, a main field for displaying a Web page (here, a management screen) In addition, a screen frame, a field for displaying a title, a field for displaying a tool such as a “return” button (tool field), a field for inputting a URL (URL field), a status field for displaying a reading status, etc. Various fields such as are displayed. The management screen generation unit 252 hides a plurality of fields including at least the URL field, excluding the main body field, from among the fields described above.

(2) Resolution Conversion The management screen generation unit 252 converts the resolution of the image data defined by the screen configuration file 2410 included in the Web content data 241 to an appropriate value based on the specification of the display unit 20 and manages the management screen. Is generated. It is assumed that data related to the specification of the display unit 20 (monitor specification data) is stored in the data storage unit 24 in advance. Note that the monitor specification data can be appropriately changed by an operation through the user operation receiving unit 21.

  An example of the management screen generated in the management screen generation unit 252 as described above and displayed on the display unit 20 is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the air conditioning management process executed by the air conditioning management device 2. The air conditioning management process is started when the power of the air conditioning management device 2 is turned on.

  First, the management screen generation unit 252 generates a top screen (main screen) of the management screen based on the Web content data 241 and the air conditioner data 240 stored in the data storage unit 24, and displays it on the display unit 20 ( Step S201).

  When an operation is performed by the user via the displayed management screen (step S202; YES), the management screen generation unit 252 switches or updates the management screen (step S203). On the other hand, when the operation by the user is not performed (step S202; NO), the process of the air conditioning management device 2 proceeds to step S206.

  When the user's operation is related to the control instruction of the air conditioner 3 (step S204; YES), the air conditioner management unit 250 generates control data according to the control instruction, and the air conditioner group 8 or the designated air conditioner. It transmits to the machine 3 (step S205). On the other hand, when the user operation is not related to the control instruction of the air conditioner 3 (step S204; NO), the processing of the air conditioning management device 2 proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not the content of the operation state management data 2401 stored in the data storage unit 24 has been updated. When updated (step S206; YES), the management screen generation unit 252 updates the management screen based on the updated content (step S207). On the other hand, when not updated (step S206; NO), the process of the air-conditioning management apparatus 2 transfers to step S208.

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not there is a data request from the monitoring terminal 4. When there is a request (step S208; YES), the web server unit 251 transmits the web content data 241 or the air conditioner data 240 to the requesting monitoring terminal 4 (step S209). After step S209 or when there is no request from the monitoring terminal 4 (step S208; NO), the processing of the air conditioning management device 2 returns to step S202.

  As described above, in the air conditioning management system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioning management device 2 includes the management screen generation unit 252 having a function similar to that of the Web browser. Then, the management screen generation unit 252 generates a management screen based on the Web content data 241 that defines the Web content displayed on the Web browser of the monitoring terminal 4 and displays the management screen on the display unit 20. This allows the air conditioning management device 2 and the monitoring terminal 4 to share the design concept related to the display function of the management screen, thereby reducing the number of man-hours for development and maintenance (changes, corrections, etc.). Reduction can be achieved.

  In addition, since the management screen generation unit 252 generates a management screen based on the Web content data 241, the air conditioning management device 2 does not need to hold dedicated screen data separately, and the memory capacity can be reduced. Can be reduced.

  In addition, the management screen generation unit 252 generates and displays a management screen in which a screen frame and a specific display field in a general Web browser screen configuration such as a URL field are removed. No discomfort to the person. Therefore, it is possible to provide visibility and operability that are comparable to conventional ones.

  Also, the management screen generation unit 252 generates a management screen by converting the resolution of the image data defined by the screen configuration file 2410 included in the Web content data 241 to an appropriate value based on the specification of the display unit 20. For this reason, it is not necessary to tune the display according to each of the air conditioning management device 2 and the monitoring terminal 4, and the development cost, manufacturing cost, and maintenance cost can be further reduced.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, Of course, the various change in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention is possible.

  For example, the management screen generation unit 252 enlarges the operation target component (icon, scroll button, scroll bar, etc.) constituting the management screen according to a predetermined condition or detects a touch operation detection range (allowable range). ) May be enlarged. In this way, it is possible to further improve the visibility and operability of the manager or the like.

  In addition, on the management screen, the administrator or the like can set via the operation reception unit 21 whether or not to remove the screen frame and the specific display field in the general Web browser screen configuration such as the URL field. Also good. In this case, the management screen generation unit 252 determines whether or not to remove the screen frame and the specific display field according to the setting.

  In the above embodiment, each function unit of the air conditioning management device 2 is executed by executing one or more programs for managing the operation state of the air conditioner 3 stored in the data storage unit 24 by the CPU or the like. (See FIG. 2) was realized. However, all or part of the functional units of the air conditioning management device 2 may be realized by dedicated hardware. The dedicated hardware is, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the program executed by the air conditioning management device 2 is a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), MO (Magneto-Optical Disk), USB memory, memory card, or the like. It is also possible to store and distribute in a computer-readable recording medium. And it is also possible to make the said computer function as the air-conditioning management apparatus 2 in the said embodiment by installing this program in a specific or general purpose computer.

  Further, the above program may be stored in a disk device or the like included in a server device on a communication network such as the Internet, and may be downloaded onto a computer by being superimposed on a carrier wave, for example. The above-described processing can also be achieved by starting and executing a program while transferring it via a communication network. Furthermore, the above-described processing can also be achieved by executing all or part of the program on the server device and executing the program while the computer transmits and receives information regarding the processing via the communication network.

  Note that when the above functions are realized by sharing an OS (Operating System) or when the functions are realized by cooperation between the OS and an application, only the parts other than the OS are stored in the recording medium and distributed. It may also be downloaded to a computer.

  Various embodiments and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the broad spirit and scope. Further, the above-described embodiment is for explaining the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. That is, the scope of the present invention is shown not by the embodiments but by the claims. Various modifications within the scope of the claims and within the scope of the equivalent invention are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention can be suitably employed in an air conditioning management system installed in an office building or the like.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air conditioning management system, 2 Air conditioning management apparatus, 3 Air conditioner, 4 Monitoring terminal, 5 Remote controller, 6,7 Communication line, 8 Air conditioning machine group, 20, 40 Display part, 21, 41 Operation reception part, 22 Air conditioner communication Unit, 23 terminal communication unit, 24, 43 data storage unit, 25, 44 control unit, 42 communication unit, 240 air conditioner data, 241 web content data, 250 air conditioner management unit, 251 web server unit, 252, 4411 management screen Generation unit, 440 screen configuration file analysis unit, 441 program execution unit, 2400 connection information, 2401 operation state management data, 2410 screen configuration file, 2411 program, 4410 data communication management unit

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioning management device according to the present invention includes:
Display means for displaying a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner;
Terminal communication means for communicating with the terminal device;
Storage means for storing web content data and air conditioner data relating to the air conditioner;
Web server means for transmitting the Web content data to the terminal device via the terminal communication means in response to a request from the terminal device;
A management screen generation unit configured to generate the management screen by combining the air conditioner data with the screen data based on the Web content data, and to output the management screen to the display unit ;
The management screen generated by the management screen generation means does not include a specific display field in the screen configuration of the Web browser installed in the terminal device .

Claims (5)

Display means for displaying a management screen for managing the operating state of the air conditioner;
Terminal communication means for communicating with the terminal device;
Storage means for storing web content data and air conditioner data relating to the air conditioner;
Web server means for transmitting the Web content data to the terminal device via the terminal communication means in response to a request from the terminal device;
An air conditioning management apparatus comprising: a management screen generating unit that generates the management screen by combining the air conditioner data with screen data based on the Web content data, and outputs the management screen to the display unit.   The air conditioning management device according to claim 1, wherein the management screen generated by the management screen generation means does not include a specific display field in a screen configuration of a Web browser installed in the terminal device.   The air conditioning management device according to claim 1, wherein the management screen generation unit generates the management screen by converting a resolution of image data included in the Web content data.   The air conditioning according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the management screen generation unit generates the management screen by expanding a size of specific image data included in the Web content data according to a predetermined condition. Management device. A computer comprising storage means for storing Web content data and air conditioner data relating to an air conditioner,
Web server means for transmitting the Web content data to the terminal device via communication means in response to a request from the terminal device;
A program that functions as a management screen generation unit that generates a management screen for managing an operation state of the air conditioner by combining the air conditioner data with screen data based on the Web content data.

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