FR3088362A1 - CONTROL METHOD FOR THE OPERATION OF A DOMOTIC CLOSURE, OCCULTATION OR SUN PROTECTION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED HOME AUTOMATION - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for controlling the operation of a home automation installation comprises a first step (E10) of detecting a sunshine condition, during an initial day, then a first step (E20) of triggering a timer having a value of initial predetermined duration, a first step (E30) of controlling an activation of an element for selecting a control point, between a first instant when the condition is detected and a second instant where the initial value is reached, a step (E40) of determining a value of a first duration elapsed between the first instant and a third instant when the selection element is activated, a step (E50) of modifying the value of the time delay, so as to replace the initial value with the determined value, a second step (E60) of detecting the sunshine condition during a following day and a first step (E70) of controlling a motorized drive device , so as to move the screen.

Description

Method for controlling the operation of a home automation system for closing, blocking or sun protection and associated home automation system

The present invention relates to a method for controlling the operation of a home automation system for closing, blocking or sun protection.

The present invention also relates to a home automation installation suitable for implementing this control method.

In general, the present invention relates to the field of concealment devices comprising a motorized drive device which sets in motion a screen, between at least a first position and at least a second position.

A motorized drive device comprises an electromechanical actuator of a movable element for closing, blocking or sun protection, such as a shutter, a door, a grid, a blind or any other equivalent material, called hereinafter. screen.

Document FR 2 999 304 A1 is already known, which describes a method for controlling the operation of a home automation system for closing, blocking or solar protection. The home automation system includes a concealment device, a motorized drive device, a control point and a sunshine detection device. The screening device includes a screen. The screen is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position using the motorized drive. The motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit includes a communication module. The control point includes a selection element. The motorized drive device is controlled by the control point according to an activation of the selection element. The sun detection device is configured to determine a condition of sunshine, in particular twilight, as a function of a measurement of a quantity representative of sunshine. The method includes a step of detecting the sunshine condition. Following the sunshine condition detected, during the detection step, the method includes a step for triggering a timer. The timer has a predetermined duration value.

Generally, twilight is a glow, especially of low intensity, at the time of sunset or at the time of sunrise.

This control method makes it possible to determine a timetable, in particular, for closing the screen of the screening device as a function of the sunshine condition detected, at the time of sunset.

However, this control method has the disadvantage of not taking into account the habits of a user.

Consequently, the fixed closing time of the screen of the screening device is not necessarily suitable for the user.

In addition, the change of time between summer and winter, and vice versa, results in a twilight schedule, therefore the schedule for closing the screen of the blackout device, may be close to 'a bedtime schedule of the user at one time of the year and distant from the bedtime schedule of the user at another time of the year.

The object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned drawbacks and to propose a method for controlling the operation of a domotic installation for closing, blackout or solar protection, as well as a domotic installation, making it possible to continuously adjust a timetable for moving, in particular opening or closing, a screen of a screening device according to a sunshine condition, in particular at the time of a sunrise or a sunset sun, and according to the habits of a user.

In this regard, the present invention relates, according to a first aspect, to a method for controlling the operation of a domotic installation for closing, concealing or solar protection.

The home automation system includes at least:

- a concealment device, the concealment device comprising at least one screen,

a motorized drive device, the screen being configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by means of the motorized drive device, the motorized drive device comprising at least:

o an electromechanical actuator, and o an electronic control unit, the electronic control unit comprising at least one communication module,

- a control point, the control point comprising at least one selection element, the motorized drive device being controlled by the control point according to an activation of the selection element, via the module communication of the electronic control unit, and

- a sunshine detection device, the sunshine detection device being configured to determine a sunshine condition as a function of a measurement of a quantity representative of sunshine.

The method comprises at least:

o a first step of detecting the sunshine condition, the first step of detection being implemented during an initial day, o following the sunshine condition detected, during the first step of detection, a first step for triggering a timer, the timer having an initial predetermined duration value.

According to the invention, the method comprises at least:

a first step of controlling an activation of the element for selecting the control point, between a first instant when the sunshine condition is detected, during the first detection step, and a second instant when the value of initial predetermined duration of the timer is reached, the activation of the control point selection element being configured to control the motorized drive device for moving the screen, o a step of determining a value of a first time elapsed between the first instant when the sunshine condition is detected, during the first detection step, and a third instant when the control point selection element is activated, in response to a determination of a state activated from the control point selection element, during the first control step, o a step for modifying the timeout value, so as to replace the initial predetermined duration value with the value their first determined duration, during the determination step, o a second step of detecting the sunshine condition, the second detection step being implemented during a following day consecutive to the initial day , o following the sunshine condition detected, during the second detection step, a second step for triggering the time delay, and o a first step for controlling the motorized drive device, so as to move the screen, in response to the sunshine condition detected, during the second detection step, the first control step being implemented following the expiration of the value of the first modified duration of the time delay, during the step of modification.

Thus, the method makes it possible to continuously adjust a timetable for movement, in particular opening or closing, of the screen of the screening device according to the sunshine condition, in particular at the time of a sunrise. sun or sunset, and depending on a user's habits.

In this way, such a control method defines an automatic mechanism for adjusting a timetable for moving the screen of the occultation device as a function of detection of the sunshine condition, of the time delay and of a command order. manual issued via the control point.

In the event that a manual command command for the screen of the concealment device is issued by the control point before the end of the expiration of the initial predetermined duration of the time delay, a time difference is determined by the electronic control unit intended to control the screen of the concealment device, in order to reuse this time value for the issuance of the control order by the automation, in particular by the electronic control unit, during the day next, automatically. The time difference corresponds to a duration between an instant when the timer starts, that is to say the first instant when the sunshine condition is detected, and an instant when the command is issued. manual, i.e. the third instant when the control point selection element is activated.

Thus, the value of the duration of the time delay no longer corresponds to the value of initial predetermined duration, which can be called by default, but to the value of duration of the determined time difference.

In this way, the next day, the automation, in particular the electronic control unit, is configured to issue an automatic command to move the screen of the blanking device, after the value has passed. of the first modified duration of the timer, started from an instant when the sunshine condition is detected on the next day, in this case during the second detection step.

According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, in response to a lack of determination of an activated state of the control point selection element, during the first control step, the method comprises a second step of controlling the device motorized drive, so as to move the screen, the second control step being implemented after the expiration of the initial predetermined duration value of the timer. In addition, the method is reset, so as to restart from the first detection step.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the method comprises a step of incrementation, so as to increment the value of the first modified duration of the time delay, during the step of modification, with a value of time increment predetermined time, on each following day with respect to the initial day, until returning to the initial predetermined duration value. In addition, the method again implements the step of modifying the value of the timer, so as to replace the value of the first modified duration with a new value of the first modified duration, following the step of increment.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, following the sunshine condition detected, during the second detection step, and for each following day with respect to the initial day, the method comprises a second step for triggering the time delay , the time delay showing the value or the new value of the first modified duration. In addition, the method comprises a second step of controlling an activation of the control point selection element, between a fourth instant when the sunshine condition is detected, during the second detection step, and a fifth instant when the value or the new value of the first modified duration of the timer is reached.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, in response to a determination of an activated state of the selection element of the control point, during the second control step, the method again implements:

the determination step, so as to determine a value of a second duration elapsed between the fourth instant when the sunshine condition is detected, during the second detection step, and a sixth instant when the selection element of the control point is activated, o the step for modifying the timer value, so as to replace the value or the new value of the first modified duration with the value of the determined second elapsed duration, during the step of determination, o the second step of detecting the sunshine condition, the second step of detection being implemented during a following day following the first day following, and o the first step of controlling the device for motorized drive, so as to move the screen, in response to the sunshine condition detected, during the second detection step, the first control step being implemented following the flow of the value of the d third modified duration of the timer, during the modification stage.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the method again implements:

o the increment step, so as to increment the value of the second modified duration of the time delay, during the modification step, with the predetermined time increment value, on each following day relative to the first next day, until returning to the initial predetermined duration value, and o the step of modifying the timeout value, so as to replace the value of the second modified duration with a new value of the second modified duration, following the increment step.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the method again implements the first step of controlling the motorized drive device, so as to move the screen, in response to the sunshine condition detected, during the second detection step, and as long as the new value of the first modified duration or the new value of the second modified duration of the timer, following the incrementing step, is less than the initial predetermined duration value, the first control step being implemented following the expiration of the new value of the first modified duration or the new value of the second modified duration of the time delay, following the incrementing step.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, as soon as the value of the timeout reaches the value of initial predetermined duration, following the incrementation step, the method is reset, so as to restart from the first step of detection.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the sunshine condition detected during the first and second detection steps is identical.

The present invention relates, according to a second aspect, to a domotic installation for closing, concealing or solar protection comprising at least:

- a concealment device, the concealment device comprising at least one screen,

a motorized drive device, the screen being configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by means of the motorized drive device, the motorized drive device comprising at least:

o an electromechanical actuator, and o an electronic control unit, the electronic control unit comprising at least one communication module,

- a control point, the control point comprising at least one selection element, the motorized drive device being controlled by the control point according to an activation of the selection element, via the module communication of the electronic control unit, and

- a sunshine detection device, the sunshine detection device being configured to determine a sunshine condition as a function of a measurement of a quantity representative of sunshine.

The electronic control unit is configured to implement the method according to the invention and as mentioned above.

In other words, the electronic control unit comprises elements, in particular a microcontroller, for implementing the method according to the invention, in particular for implementing steps of the method according to the invention.

This home automation installation has characteristics and advantages similar to those described above in relation to the control method according to the invention.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.

In the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples:

Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a home automation installation according to an embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the home automation installation illustrated in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic view in axial and partial section of the home automation installation illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, showing a tubular electromechanical actuator of the installation;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an algorithm of a method in accordance with the invention, for controlling the operation of the home automation installation illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3; and FIGS. 5 to 8 are diagrams illustrating an adjustment of a timetable for moving a screen of a screening device as a function of a sunshine condition and as a function of a manual command order issued by a user by means of a control point, according to the method illustrated in FIG. 4.

Firstly, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a home automation installation 100 according to the invention is described and installed in a building comprising an opening 1, window or door, equipped with a screen 2 belonging to a device for blackout 3, in particular a motorized roller shutter.

The blackout device 3 can be a rolling shutter, a canvas blind or with adjustable slats, a rolling gate, or even a swinging shutter. The present invention applies to all types of concealment device.

There is described, with reference to Figures 1 and 2, a roller shutter according to an embodiment of the invention.

The screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is wound on a winding tube 4 driven by a motorized drive device 5. The screen 2 is movable between a wound position, in particular a high position, and an unwound position, in particularly low.

The movable screen 2 of the concealment device 3 is a closure, concealment and / or sun protection screen, which is wound on the winding tube 4 whose internal diameter is substantially greater than the external diameter of a electromechanical actuator 11, so that the electromechanical actuator 11 can be inserted into the winding tube 4, during the assembly of the concealment device 3.

The motorized drive device 5 comprises the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular of the tubular type, making it possible to rotate the winding tube 4, so as to move, in particular unwind or wind up, the screen 2 of the device d 'occultation 3.

The concealment device 3 comprises the winding tube 4 for winding the screen 2. In the assembled state, the electromechanical actuator 11 is inserted into the winding tube 4.

In a known manner, the roller shutter, which forms the concealment device 3, comprises an apron comprising horizontal blades hinged to each other, forming the screen 2 of the roller shutter 3, and guided by two lateral slides 6. These blades are joined when the apron 2 of the roller shutter 3 reaches its unwound low position.

In the case of a roller shutter, the high rolled up position corresponds to the pressing of a final end blade 8, for example in the shape of an L, of the deck 2 of the roller shutter 3 against an edge of a trunk 9 of the roller shutter 3 or when the final end blade 8 stops in a programmed high end position. In addition, the unrolled low position corresponds to the abutment of the final end blade 8 of the deck 2 of the roller shutter 3 against a threshold 7 of the opening 1 or to the stop of the final end blade 8 in a programmed lower end position.

The first blade of the roller shutter 3, opposite the final end blade 8, is connected to the winding tube 4 by means of at least one articulation 10, in particular a strip-shaped fastening piece.

The winding tube 4 is disposed inside the trunk 9 of the rolling shutter 3. The deck 2 of the rolling shutter 3 is wound and unwound around the winding tube 4 and is housed at least partially at the interior of trunk 9.

In general, the trunk 9 is arranged above the opening 1, or even in the upper part of the opening 1.

The motorized drive device 5 is controlled by a control unit. The control unit can be, for example, a local control unit 12.

The local control unit 12 can be connected in wired or wireless connection with a central control unit 13. The central control unit 13 controls the local control unit 12, as well as other similar local control units and distributed throughout the building.

The motorized drive device 5 is preferably configured to execute the commands for moving, in particular unwinding or winding, the screen 2 of the occulting device 3, which can be emitted, in particular, by the unit local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.

We will now describe, in more detail and with reference to FIG. 3, the motorized drive device 5, including the electromechanical actuator 11, belonging to the home automation installation 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2.

The electromechanical actuator 11 comprises an electric motor 16. The electric motor 16 comprises a rotor and a stator, not shown and positioned coaxially around an axis of rotation X, which is also the axis of rotation of the tube winding 4 in the mounted configuration of the motorized drive device 5.

Control means of the electromechanical actuator 11, allowing the displacement of the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, consist of at least one electronic control unit 15. This electronic control unit 15 is able to put into operation the electric motor 16 of the electromechanical actuator 11, and, in particular, allow the supply of electric energy to the electric motor 16.

Thus, the electronic control unit 15 controls, in particular, the electric motor 16, so as to open or close the screen 2, as described above.

The control means of the electromechanical actuator 11 include hardware and / or software means.

By way of nonlimiting example, the hardware means can comprise at least one microcontroller 31.

The electronic control unit 15 also comprises a communication module 27, in particular for receiving control orders, the control orders being emitted by an order transmitter, such as the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13, these orders being intended to control the motorized drive device 5.

Preferably, the communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15 is of the wireless type. In particular, the communication module 27 is configured to receive radio control commands.

Advantageously, the communication module 27 can also allow the reception of control orders transmitted by wired means.

The electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can be in communication with a remote weather station outside the building, including, in particular, one or more sensors capable of be configured to determine, for example, a temperature, a brightness or a wind speed.

The electronic control unit 15, the local control unit 12 and / or the central control unit 13 can also be in communication with a server 28, so as to control the electromechanical actuator 11 according to the data made available. remotely via a communication network, in particular an internet network which can be connected to the server 28.

The electronic control unit 15 can be controlled from the local control unit 12. The local control unit 12 is provided with a control keyboard. The control keyboard of the local control unit 12 comprises one or more selection elements 14 and, optionally, one or more display elements 34.

By way of non-limiting examples, the selection elements can be push buttons or sensitive keys, the display elements can be light-emitting diodes, an LCD display (acronym of the English term "Liquid Crystal Display >>) or TFT (acronym of the Anglo-Saxon term "Thin Film Transistor >>"). Selection and display elements can also be performed using a touch screen.

The local control unit 12 is a control point, which can be fixed or mobile. A fixed control point can be a control box intended to be fixed on a facade of a building wall or on a face of a window or door frame. A mobile control point can be a remote control, a smartphone or a tablet.

Advantageously, the control point 12 comprises a controller 35 and a communication module 36.

Thus, the communication module 36 of the control point 12 is configured to transmit, in other words transmits, control orders, in particular by wireless means, for example radioelectric, or by wired means.

In addition, the communication module 36 of the control point 12 can also be configured to receive, in other words receives, control orders, in particular by the same means.

Advantageously, the communication module 36 of the control point 12 is configured to communicate, in other words communicates, with the communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15.

Thus, the communication module 36 of the control point 12 exchanges control orders with the communication module 27 of the electronic control unit 15.

The motorized drive device 5 is controlled by the local control unit 12 as a function of an activation of the or one of the selection elements 14, via the communication module 27 of the electronic control unit. control 15.

Advantageously, the local control unit 12 makes it possible to directly control the electronic control unit 15 according to a selection made by the user.

Advantageously, the local control unit 12 allows the user to intervene directly on the electromechanical actuator 11 of the motorized drive device 5 via the electronic control unit 15 associated with this drive device. motorized 5, or to intervene indirectly on the electromechanical actuator 11 of the motorized drive device 5 via the central control unit 13.

The motorized drive device 5, in particular the electronic control unit 15, is preferably configured to execute commands for moving, in particular closing as well as opening, the screen 2 of the device. 'occultation 3. These control orders can be issued, in particular, by the local control unit 12 or by the central control unit 13.

The motorized drive device 5 can be controlled by the user, for example by receiving a control order corresponding to pressing on the one or one of the selection elements 14 of the local control unit 12.

The motorized drive device 5 can also be controlled automatically, for example by receiving a control order corresponding to at least one signal from at least one sensor and / or to a signal from a clock of the electronic control unit 15, in particular of the microcontroller 31. The sensor and / or the clock can be integrated into the local control unit 12 or the central control unit 13.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5 comprises an autonomous electrical energy supply device 26. The autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 comprises at least one photovoltaic panel 25 and, optionally, at least one storage device for electric power 24.

Thus, the autonomous electric power supply device 26 makes it possible to supply electric energy to the electromechanical actuator 11, without itself being electrically connected to a power supply network in the sector.

Advantageously, the photovoltaic panel 25 is electrically connected to the electrical energy storage device 24.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 and, more particularly, to the electrical energy storage device 24.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15 is electrically connected to the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 and, more particularly, to the battery electrical energy storage device 24.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 is electrically connected to the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26 and, more particularly, to the electrical energy storage device 24 by means of at least one electrical supply cable 18, so allowing the electrical energy supply to the electromechanical actuator 11 from the autonomous electrical energy supply device 26.

Advantageously, the electrical energy storage device 24 comprises at least one battery 32.

Advantageously, the battery 32 comprises at least one element for storing electrical energy, not shown.

Here, the battery 32 includes a plurality of electrical energy storage elements. Preferably, the electrical energy storage elements are electrically connected in series.

The number of electrical energy storage elements of the battery is not limiting.

Advantageously, the electrical energy storage device 24 is of the rechargeable type and is configured to supply electrical energy to the electromechanical actuator 11. In addition, the electrical energy storage device 24 is configured to be supplied with electrical energy by the photovoltaic panel 25.

Thus, the recharging of the electrical energy storage device 24 is implemented by solar energy by means of the photovoltaic panel 25.

In this way, the electrical energy storage device 24 can be recharged without having to dismantle part of the trunk 9 of the concealment device 3.

Advantageously, the photovoltaic panel 25 comprises at least one photovoltaic cell and, more particularly, a plurality of photovoltaic cells.

Advantageously, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the photovoltaic panel 25, comprises charging elements configured to charge the battery 32 of the electrical energy storage device 24 from the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic panel 25 .

Thus, the charging elements configured to charge the battery 32 of the electrical energy storage device 24 from solar energy make it possible to convert the solar energy recovered by the photovoltaic panel 25 into electrical energy.

As a variant, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 11 and the electronic control unit 15, is supplied with electrical energy from a mains power supply network, in particular by the network commercial alternative.

As a variant, the motorized drive device 5, in particular the electromechanical actuator 11, is supplied with electrical energy by means of the battery 32 or from the mains power supply network, in particular depending on the state of battery charge 32.

A casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is preferably of cylindrical shape.

In one embodiment, the casing 17 is made of a metallic material.

The material of the electromechanical actuator housing is not limiting and may be different. It can be, in particular, a plastic material.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 also comprises a reduction gear 19, a brake 29 and an output shaft 20.

Advantageously, the reducer 19 comprises at least one reduction stage. The reduction stage may be a gear train of the epicyclic type.

The type and number of reduction stages of the reducer are not limiting. The number of reduction stages can be greater than or equal to two.

By way of non-limiting example, the brake 29 can be a spring brake, a cam brake or an electromagnetic brake.

The electromechanical actuator 11 can also include an end of travel and / or obstacle detection device, which may be mechanical or electronic.

Advantageously, the electric motor 16, the brake 29 and the reduction gear 19 are mounted inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

The winding tube 4 is rotated about the axis of rotation X and the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 while being supported by means of two pivot links. The first pivot link is produced at a first end of the winding tube 4 by means of a crown 30 inserted around a first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11. The crown 30 thus makes it possible to make a landing. The second pivot link, not shown in Figure 3, is made at a second end of the winding tube 4, not visible in this figure.

Advantageously, the electromechanical actuator 11 comprises a torque support 21. The torque support 21 is projecting at the first end 17a of the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular the end 17a of the casing 17 receiving the crown 30. The torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 thus makes it possible to fix the electromechanical actuator 11 on a frame 23, in particular to a cheek of the trunk 9.

In addition, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can be used to close the first end 17a of the casing 17.

Furthermore, the torque support 21 of the electromechanical actuator 11 can be used to support the electronic control unit 15. The electronic control unit 15 can be supplied with electrical energy by means of the electrical supply cable 18.

Here, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the electronic control unit 15 is thus arranged, in other words integrated, inside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

As a variant, not shown, the electronic control unit 15 is arranged outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11 and, in particular, mounted on the frame 23 or in the torque support 21.

As a variant, not shown, at least part of the electronic control unit 15 is arranged in one of the local control units 12 or central 13.

The output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is arranged inside the winding tube 4 and at least partially outside the casing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11.

One end of the output shaft 20 projects from the housing 17 of the electromechanical actuator 11, in particular from a second end 17b of the housing 17 opposite the first end 17a.

The output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 is configured to rotate a connecting element 22 connected to the winding tube 4. The connecting element 22 is produced in the form of a wheel.

When the electromechanical actuator 11 is put into operation, the electric motor 16 and the reduction gear 19 rotate the output shaft 20. In addition, the output shaft 20 of the electromechanical actuator 11 rotates the winding tube 4 via the connecting element 22.

Thus, the winding tube 4 rotates the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, so as to open or close the opening 1.

The home automation installation 100 includes a sunshine detection device 33. The sunshine detection device 33 is configured to determine a sunshine condition L as a function of a measurement of a quantity G representative of sunshine.

In an exemplary embodiment, the sunshine detection device 33 comprises at least the photovoltaic panel 25, as illustrated in FIG. 2. In such a case, the photovoltaic panel 25 is used as a sunshine detection sensor.

As a variant, not shown, the sunshine detection device 33 comprises at least one sunshine detection sensor. In such a case, the sunshine detection sensor can be independent of the photovoltaic panel 25.

In an exemplary embodiment, the sunshine detection device 33 is configured to measure a no-load voltage. In such a case, the quantity G representative of sunshine is the no-load voltage. In addition, the no-load voltage is measured either at the terminals of the photovoltaic panel 25 or at the terminals of the sun detection sensor. The measurement of the no-load voltage can be implemented, in particular, by means of a voltage divider bridge. A measurement value is determined through an analog-digital converter and the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit 15.

Alternatively, the sun detection device 33 is configured to measure a short circuit current. In such a case, the quantity G representative of sunshine is the short-circuit current. In addition, the short-circuit current is measured either at the terminals of the photovoltaic panel 25 or at the terminals of the sun detection sensor. The measurement of the short-circuit current can be implemented, in particular, by means of a shunt resistor and a switch, for example a MOSFET transistor (acronym of the English term “Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor ”), which can be controlled electronically, in particular by the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit 15. A measurement value is determined through an analog-digital converter and the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit. control 15.

As a variant, the sunshine detection device 33 is configured to measure a charging current between the photovoltaic panel 25 and the battery 32. In such a case, the quantity G representative of sunshine is the charging current. The charging current measurement can be implemented, in particular, by means of a resistor. A measurement value is determined through an analog-digital converter and the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit 15.

Thus, the detection of the sunshine condition L can be implemented in various ways, in particular either by means of the photovoltaic panel 25 used as the sunshine sensor or by means of an independent sunshine sensor. In addition, this detection of the condition of sunshine L can be implemented by using a parameter linked to the sunshine, such as, for example, the open circuit voltage of the photovoltaic panel 25, the short-circuit current of the panel. photovoltaic 25 or the charging current between the photovoltaic panel 25 and the battery.

Advantageously, the sunshine condition L is either a sunset condition or a sunrise condition.

A description will now be given, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8, of an embodiment of a method for controlling the operation of the home automation installation 100 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 3.

The method comprises a first step E10 of detecting the sunshine condition L.

Following the sunshine condition L detected, during the first detection step E10, the method comprises a first step E20 of triggering a timer T. The timer T has an initial predetermined duration value T0.

By way of nonlimiting example, the value of initial predetermined duration T0 of the timer T can be 30 minutes.

Advantageously, the timer T is a clock of the electronic control unit 15, in particular of the microcontroller 31 of the electronic control unit 15.

In an exemplary embodiment, the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the timer T is set at the factory, in particular by means of a configuration tool, not shown.

As a variant, the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T is adjusted, when the home automation system 100 is put into service, either by a user or by an installer, by means of one of the control units. local 12 or central or by means of a configuration tool, not shown.

Advantageously, the time delay T is controlled by the electronic control unit 15.

The method comprises a first step E30 of controlling an activation of the selection element 14 or of one of the selection elements 14 of the control point 12, between a first instant t1 when the sunshine condition L is detected , during the first detection step E10, and a second instant t2 when the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T is reached. The activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12 is configured to control the motorized driving device 5 to move the screen 2.

Thus, the method makes it possible to control whether a manual command to move the screen 2 of the screening device 3 is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 between the first instant t1 of detection of the condition d sunshine L and the second instant t2 of the complete flow of the value of initial predetermined duration T0 of the time delay T.

Here, the activation of the selection element 14 or of one of the selection elements of the control point 12 is illustrated in FIG. 4 by a first step E100, called manual control.

Advantageously, the first control step E30 is implemented during the flow of the duration value of the time delay T, in particular of the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T.

Advantageously, during the checking of the activated or not state of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the control step E30, the activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12 is implemented so as to control the motorized drive device 5 to move the screen 2 to or to the closed position or to or to the open position.

Advantageously, in the case where the sunshine condition L is a sunset condition, the activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the first control step E30, corresponds to that for controlling the motorized drive device 5 for moving the screen 2 towards or to the closed position.

Advantageously, in the case where the sunshine condition is a sunrise condition, the activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the first control step E30, corresponds to that for controlling the motorized drive device 5 for moving the screen 2 to or to the open position.

The method comprises a step E40 of determining a value of a first time elapsed D1 between the first instant t1 where the sunshine condition L is detected, during the first detection step E10, and a third instant t3 where l the selection element 14 of the control point 12 is activated, in response to a determination of an activated state of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the first control step E30.

Advantageously, the method also a step E130 of memorizing the value of the first elapsed time D1, in particular in a memory of the electronic control unit 15 and, more particularly, of the microcontroller 31.

The method comprises a step E50 of modifying the value of the time delay T, so as to replace the value of initial predetermined duration T0 by the value of the first elapsed duration D1 determined, during the determination step E40.

Advantageously, the modification step E50 is implemented, in particular only, when the value of the first elapsed duration D1, determined during the determination step E40, is less than the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T, in other words when an activation of the selection element 14 or of one of the selection elements 14 of the control point 12 is determined between the first instant t1 and the second instant t2, during the first step E30 of control.

The first detection step E10 is implemented during an initial day OJ and, in particular, by means of the electronic control unit 15. Likewise, the first triggering step E20, the first step E30 control, the first step E40 of determination and the first step E50 of modification are implemented during the initial day OJ and, in particular, via the electronic control unit 15.

The method comprises a second step E60 of detecting the sunshine condition L.

Advantageously, each of the first and second detection steps E10, E60 comprise at least:

a sub-step E10-1, E60-1 for measuring at least one value of the quantity G representative of sunshine, and

a sub-step E10-2, E60-2 for comparing the value of the quantity G measured with respect to a predetermined threshold value S.

Following the sunshine condition L detected, during the second detection step E60, the method comprises a second step E110 for triggering the timer T. Here, the timer T presents the value of the first modified duration D1, during the modification step E50.

The method comprises a first step E70 of controlling the motorized drive device 5, so as to move the screen 2, in response to the sunshine condition L detected, during the second detection step E60. The first control step E70 is implemented following the expiration of the value of the first modified duration D1 of the time delay T, during the modification step E50.

The second detection step E60 is implemented during a following day J1 consecutive to the initial day JO and, in particular, by means of the electronic control unit 15. Likewise, the first control step E70 is implemented during the following day J1 consecutive to the initial day OJ and, in particular, through the electronic control unit 15.

Thus, the method makes it possible to continuously adjust a timetable for moving, in particular opening or closing, the screen 2 of the screening device 3 as a function of the sunshine condition L, in particular at the time of a sunrise or sunset, and depending on the habits of a user.

In this way, such a control method defines an automatic mechanism for adjusting a timetable for moving the screen 2 of the screening device 3 as a function of detection of the sunshine condition L, of the time delay T and of a manual control order issued via the control point 12.

In addition, the method makes it possible to take into account user habits, which may be different between several users, as well as the evolution of the hours of sunrise or sunset, depending on the day of the year.

In the case where a manual command order for the screen 2 of the masking device 3 is issued by the control point 12 before the end of the expiration of the initial predetermined duration T0 of the time delay T, a time difference D1 is determined and, optionally, stored by the electronic control unit 15 intended to control the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, in order to reuse this value of duration D1 for the transmission of the command order by l automation, in particular by the electronic control unit 15, the next day D1, automatically. The time difference D1 corresponds to a duration between a start time of the time delay T, that is to say the first time t1 where the sunshine condition L is detected, and a time of the issuance of the order manual control, that is to say the third instant t3 when the selection element 14 of the control point 12 is activated.

Thus, the duration value of the timer T no longer corresponds to the initial predetermined duration value T0, which can be called by default, but to the duration value of the time difference D1 determined, during step E40 of determination.

In this way, the next day D1, the automation, in particular the electronic control unit 15, is configured to issue an automatic command to move the screen 2 of the screening device 3, following the flow of the value of the first modified duration D1 of the timer T, started from an instant t4 when the sunshine condition L is detected on the following day J1, in this case during the second detection step E60 .

In addition, the determination of the duration value of the time difference D1, during the determination step E40, makes it possible to trigger, via the automation, in particular the electronic control unit 15, a command order movement of the screen 2 of the masking device 3 the next day D1 at the time desired by the user.

Advantageously, the sunshine condition L detected during the first and second detection steps E10, E60 is identical.

In FIG. 5 is illustrated the case where, during the initial day OJ, a manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 between the first instant t1 of detection of the sunshine condition L and the second instant t2 of the complete flow of the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T. In other words, a manual control order is determined during the first control step E30. Consequently, the time difference D1, for example 20 minutes, between the first instant t1 of detection of the sunshine condition L and the third instant t3 of determination of the activation of the selection element 14 of the point 12, is determined, during the first step E40 of determination, and, if necessary, memorized, during the step E130 of memorization, by the electronic control unit 15. In addition, the value of the duration of the time delay T is modified, during the modification step E50, by replacing the initial predetermined duration value T0 with the value of the first elapsed duration D1 determined. Furthermore, the manual control order issued by the user by means of the control point 12 is executed, so as to move the screen 2.

Advantageously, in response to a lack of determination of an activated state of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the first control step E30, the method comprises a second step E80 of controlling the drive device motorized 5, so as to move the screen 2. The second control step E80 is implemented following the flow of the initial predetermined duration value TO of the timer T. In addition, the method is reset, so to restart from the first detection step E10.

Thus, by default, the method, in other words the automation, is configured to issue an automatic command to move the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, following the expiration of the duration of the time delay T, started from the moment of detection of the sunshine condition L.

In FIG. 6 is illustrated the case where, during the initial day OJ, no manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 between the first instant t1 of detection of the sunshine condition L and the second instant t2 of the complete flow of the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T. In other words, no manual control order is determined during the first control step E30. Here, the duration value of the timer T corresponds to the initial predetermined duration value T0. Consequently, an automatic control command is executed by the electronic control unit 15, during the second control step E80, so as to move the screen 2 to the end of the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the timer. T, started from the moment of detection of the sunshine condition L.

Advantageously, the second control step E80 is implemented during the initial day OJ and by means of the electronic control unit 15.

Advantageously, the method comprises a step E90 of incrementation, so as to increment the value of the first modified duration D1 of the time delay T, during the step E50 of modification, with a predetermined time increment value I, to each following day J1, Jn with respect to the initial day JO, until returning to the value of initial predetermined duration T0. In addition, the method again implements step E50 of modifying the value of the timer T, so as to replace the value of the first modified duration D1 with a new value of the first modified duration D1 *, following step E90 of incrementation.

Thus, to the value of the first modified duration D1 of the time delay T, during the modification step E50, corresponding to the determined time difference, is added the predetermined time increment value I, so as to determine the new value of the first modified duration D1 * of the time delay T, following step E90 of incrementation.

In this way, the next day D1, Dn, the process, in other words the automation, is configured to issue an automatic command to move the screen 2 of the screening device 3, after the flow of the new value of the first modified duration D1 * of timer T, started from the moment of detection of the sunshine condition L.

The value of the duration of the timer T is modified on each following day J1, Jn by adding the value of the predetermined time increment I in the absence of a manual command command to move the screen 2 of the device. occultation 3 during the lapse of the duration of the time delay T, until reaching the value of initial predetermined duration T0, called by default, of the time delay T.

By way of nonlimiting example, the value of predetermined time increment I, can be one minute.

Here, the new value of the first modified duration D1 *, following step E90 of incrementation, corresponds to the value of the first duration D1 of the time delay T determined, during step E40 of determination, and, possibly , stored, during the storage step E130, to which is added the predetermined time increment value I multiplied by the number of following days J1, Jn with respect to the initial day OJ.

The following days Jn define the days consecutive to the first day following J1, that is to say all the days from the second day following.

Advantageously, following the sunshine condition L detected, during the second detection step E60, and for each following day J1, Jn with respect to the initial day JO, the method comprises the second step E110 of triggering the time delay T , the timer T presenting the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 *. In addition, the method comprises a second step E120 of controlling an activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, between a fourth instant t4 where the sunshine condition L is detected, during the second step E60 detection, and a fifth instant t5 when the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 * of the time delay T is reached.

Thus, the method makes it possible to control whether a manual command order to move the screen 2 of the masking device 3 is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 between the fourth instant t4 of detection of the condition d sunshine L and the fifth instant t5 of the complete flow of the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 * of the time delay T.

Here, the activation of the selection element 14 or one of the selection elements 14 of the control point 12 is illustrated in FIG. 4 by a second step E130, called manual control.

Advantageously, the second control step E120 is implemented during the flow of the duration value of the time delay T, in particular of the value or of the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 * of the time delay T.

Advantageously, in response to a lack of determination of an activated state of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the second control step E120, the method implements the first step E70 of controlling the device d motorized drive 5, so as to move the screen 2. The first control step E70 is implemented following the expiration of the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 * of the time delay T .

In FIG. 7 is illustrated the case where, during the first day following J1, no manual command order is issued by the user by means of the command point 12 between the fourth instant t4 of detection of the condition of sunshine L and the fifth instant t5 of the complete flow of the value of the first modified duration D1 of the time delay T. In other words, no manual control order is determined during the second control step E120. Here, the duration value of the timer T corresponds to the value of the first modified duration D1, in this case 20 minutes for the example linked to FIG. 6. Consequently, an automatic command order is executed by the electronic control unit 15, during the first control step E70, so as to move the screen 2 at the end of the value of the first modified duration D1 of the timer T, started from the detection of the condition d 'sunshine L.

In FIG. 8 is illustrated the case where, during the first and second days following D1, D2, no manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12, on the one hand, between the fourth instant t4 of detection of the sunshine condition L and the fifth instant t5 of the complete flow of the value of the first modified duration D1 of the time delay T, for the first day following J1, and, on the other hand, between the fourth instant t4 of detection of the sunshine condition L and the fifth instant t5 of the complete expiration of the new value of the first modified duration D1 * of the timer T, for the second day following D2. In other words, no manual control order is determined during the second control step E120, for each of the first and second days following D1, D2. Here, the duration value of the timer T corresponds to the new value of the first modified duration D1 *, in this case 21 minutes for the example linked to FIGS. 6 and 7. Consequently, an automatic command command is executed by the electronic control unit 15, during the first control step E70, so as to move the screen 2 at the end of the new value of the first modified duration D1 * of the timer T, started from the detection of the sunshine condition L.

Advantageously, in response to a determination of an activated state of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, during the second control step E120, the method again implements:

o the determination step E40, so as to determine a value of a second elapsed time D2 between the fourth instant t4 where the sunshine condition L is detected, during the second detection step E60, and a sixth instant t6 where the selection element 14 of the control point 12 is activated, the step E50 of modification of the value of the timer T, so as to replace the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 * by the value of the second elapsed time D2 determined, during the step E40 of determination, o the second step E60 of detection of the sunshine condition L, the second step E60 of detection being implemented during one day following Jn following the first day following J1, and o the first step E70 of controlling the motorized drive device 5, so as to move the screen 2, in response to the sunshine condition L detected, during the second detection step E60, the first step e E70 command being implemented following the expiration of the value of the second modified duration D2 of the timer T, during the modification step E50.

Advantageously, the method again implements:

the step E90 of incrementation, so as to increment the value of the second modified duration D2 of the time delay T, during the step E50 of modification, with the value of increment of predetermined time I, at each following day Jn with respect to the first day following J1, until returning to the value of initial predetermined duration T0, and o step E50 of modification of the value of the timer T, so as to replace the value of the second modified duration D2 by a new value of the second modified duration D2 *, following step E90 of incrementation.

Incrementing the duration value of timer T with the predetermined time increment value I until the initial predetermined duration value T0 of timer T is reached allows the duration value of timer T either scalable and not blocked, following the determination of a manual command to move the screen 2 issued by the user by means of the control point 12, during the first or second step E30, E120 of control.

Advantageously, the method again implements the first step E70 of controlling the motorized drive device 5, so as to move the screen 2, in response to the sunshine condition L detected, during the second step E60 of detection, and as long as the new value of the first modified duration D1 * or the new value of the second modified duration D2 * of the time delay T, following step E90 of incrementation, is less than the value of initial predetermined duration T0, the first control step E70 being implemented following the expiration of the new value of the first modified duration D1 * or of the new value of the second modified duration D2 * of the timer T, following the step E90 increment.

Advantageously, as soon as the value of the time delay T reaches the value of initial predetermined duration T0, following the step E90 of incrementation, the method is reinitialized, so as to restart from the first step E10 of detection.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15 is configured to execute, in other words executes, an automatic command to move the screen 2 of the concealment device 3, following the expiration of the duration of the time delay T, during the implementation of the first and second control steps E70, E80. The duration of the timer T can be either the initial predetermined duration value T0, or the value or the new value of the first modified duration D1, D1 *, or the value or the new value of the second modified duration D2, D2 * , depending on the operating conditions of the home automation system 100.

Advantageously, in the case where a manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 in a predetermined period of time P before the second detection step E60, that is to say by an activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, the electronic control unit 15 is configured to inhibit the execution of the first control step E70.

Thus, the method may include a step of determining an activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, not shown, preceding the execution of the second step E110 of triggering the time delay T.

In this way, the method, in other words the automation, inhibits the execution of the first control step E70, since the user has moved the screen 2, a priori to a desired position, before detecting the condition. of sunshine L, during the second detection step E60.

Advantageously, in such a case where a manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 in the predetermined period of time P before the second detection step E60, the value of the timer T is reset with the initial predetermined duration value T0.

Thus, the method can include another step of modifying the value of the timer T, not shown, so as to replace the value of the current duration of the timer T by the value of the initial predetermined duration T0.

In this way, the method is reset, so as to restart from the first detection step E10.

Advantageously, in the case where a manual control order is issued by the user by means of the control point 12 following the execution of the first control step E70, that is to say by activating the selection element 14 of the control point 12, the value of the time delay T is reset with the value of initial predetermined duration T0.

Thus, following the first control step E70, the method may include a step of determining an activation of the selection element 14 of the control point 12, not shown, and another step of modifying the value of the timer T, not shown, so as to replace the current duration value of timer T with the initial predetermined duration value T0.

In this way, the method is reset, so as to restart from the first detection step E10.

Such a manual control order issued by the control point 12 following the execution of the first control step E70 can thus be considered as a refusal on the part of the user of the automatic control order executed by the electronic control unit 15 prior to the end of the initial predetermined duration value T0 of the time delay T.

Advantageously, the manual command order issued by the user by means of the control point 12 following the execution of the first command step E70 is a command to move the screen 2 opposite to a command command automatic executed by the electronic control unit 15, during the first control step E70.

Thus, the manual command order is a command to open screen 2 if the automatic command is a command to close screen 2. In addition, the manual command is a command to close screen 2 if the automatic command is a command to open screen 2.

Advantageously, the electronic control unit 15 is configured to deactivate, in other words deactivate, the method, in particular following a control order issued by one of the local or central control units 12 or by the configuration tool. .

Thus, the electronic control unit 15 no longer triggers automatic control commands for moving the screen 2 of the screening device 3 by executing the first control step E70.

In this way, the electronic control unit 15 is in a manual control mode, in other words executes only manual control orders, which can be issued by one of the local control units 12 or central 13.

Advantageously, a deactivation order order can be triggered, for example, by repeated order orders for several consecutive days. These control commands are manual control commands for moving the screen 2 in the opposite direction to the automatic control commands for moving the screen 2.

The present invention also relates to a computer program product comprising program code instructions recorded on a data medium readable by a computer to implement the steps of the method defined above, when said program is running on a computer, or a product. computer program downloadable from a communication network and / or recorded on a data medium readable by a computer and / or executable by a computer. This computer program product includes instructions which, when the program is executed by the computer, lead the latter to implement the method defined above.

The present invention also relates to a data storage medium, readable by a computer, on which a computer program is recorded comprising code instructions for implementing the method described above or a data recording medium , readable by a computer, comprising instructions which, when executed by a computer, lead the latter to implement the method defined above.

Thanks to the present invention, the method makes it possible to continuously adjust a timetable for movement, in particular opening or closing, of the screen of the blackout device as a function of the sunshine condition, in particular at the time of '' a sunrise or sunset, and according to the habits of a user.

In this way, such a control method defines an automatic mechanism for adjusting a timetable for moving the screen of the occultation device as a function of detection of the sunshine condition, of the time delay and of a command order. manual issued via the control point.

Many modifications can be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the scope of the invention.

In particular, such a method can be applied to a plurality of concealment devices 3, so that the continuous adjustment of the travel schedule, in particular opening or closing, of the screen 2 of each occultation device 3 can be adapted, moreover, as a function of a location of occultation device 3 relative to the building, in particular as a function of an orientation of a facade of the building 10 comprising the occultation device 3 relative to the movement of the sun and / or according to an exposure of a facade of the building comprising the obscuring device 3 relative to a neighborhood, to guarantee privacy.

In addition, the embodiments and variants envisaged can be combined to generate new embodiments of the invention, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (10)

1- Method for controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection, the home automation system (100) comprising at least: - a concealment device (3), the concealment device (3) comprising at least one screen (2), - a motorized drive device (5), the screen (2) being configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by means of the motorized drive device (5), the motorized drive device (5 ) comprising at least: o an electromechanical actuator (11), and o an electronic control unit (15), the electronic control unit (15) comprising at least one communication module (27), - a control point (12), the control point (12) comprising at least one selection element (14), the motorized drive device (5) being controlled by the control point (12) as a function of activation of the selection element (14), via the communication module (27) of the electronic control unit (15), and - a sunshine detection device (33), the sunshine detection device (33) being configured to determine a sunshine condition (L) according to a measurement of a quantity (G) representative of sunshine, the process comprising at least: o a first step (E10) of detection of the sunshine condition (L), the first step (E10) of detection being implemented during an initial day (D0), o following the sunshine condition (L) detected, during the first detection step (E10), a first step (E20) of triggering a timer (T), the timer (T) having an initial predetermined duration value (T0), characterized in what the process includes at least: a first step (E30) of controlling an activation of the selection element (14) of the control point (12), between a first instant (t1) when the sunshine condition (L) is detected, during of the first detection step (E10), and a second instant (t2) when the initial predetermined duration value (T0) of the time delay (T) is reached, the activation of the selection element (14) of the point control (12) being configured to control the motorized drive device (5) to move the screen (2), o a step (E40) of determining a value of a first elapsed time (D1) between the first instant (t1) when the sunshine condition (L) is detected, during the first detection step (E10), and a third instant (t3) where the selection element (14) of the control point (12 ) is activated, in response to a determination of an activated state of the selection element (14) of the control point (12), during the first control step (E30), o a step ( E50) of modification of the value of the time delay (T), so as to replace the value of initial predetermined duration (T0) by the value of the first elapsed duration (D1) determined, during the step (E40) of determination , o a second step (E60) of detection of the sunshine condition (L), the second step (E60) of detection being implemented during a following day (J1) consecutive to the initial day (OJ) , o following the sunshine condition (L) detected, during the second detection step (E60), a second step (E110) for triggering the time delay (T), and o a first control step (E70) of the motorized drive device (5), so as to move the screen (2), in response to the sunshine condition (L) detected, during the second detection step (E60), the first step (E70 ) of command being implemented following the expiration of the value of the first modified duration (D1) of the time delay (T), during step (E5 0) modification. 2- A method of controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, masking or sun protection according to claim 1, characterized in that in response to a lack of determination of an activated state of the selection element (14) of the control point (12), during the first control step (E30), the method comprises a second step (E80) of controlling the motorized drive device (5), so as to move the screen (2), the second control step (E80) being implemented following the expiration of the initial predetermined duration value (T0) of the time delay (T), and in that the method is reset, so as to restart from the first detection step (E10). 3- A method for controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection according to claim 1 or according to claim 2, characterized in that the method comprises: a step (E90) of incrementation, so as to increment the value of the first modified duration (D1) of the time delay (T), during the step (E50) of modification, with a value of time increment predetermined (I), on each following day (J1, Jn) relative to the initial day (J0), until returning to the value of initial predetermined duration (T0), and in that the method implements again : o the step (E50) of modifying the value of the time delay (T), so as to replace the value of the first modified duration (D1) with a new value of the first modified duration (D1 *), following the 'step (E90) of incrementation. 4- A method of controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or solar protection according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, following the sunshine condition (L ) detected, during the second detection step (E60), and for each following day (J1, Jn) relative to the initial day (J0), the method comprises: o the second step (E110) for triggering the time delay (T), the time delay (T) presenting the value or the new value of the first modified duration (D1, D1 *), and o a second control step (E120) activation of the selection element (14) of the control point (12), between a fourth instant (t4) when the sunshine condition (L) is detected, during the second detection step (E60) , and a fifth instant (t5) when the value or the new value of the first modified duration (D1, D1 *) of the timer (T) is reached. 5- A method of controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or solar protection according to claim 4, characterized in that in response to a determination of an activated state of the element of selection (14) of the control point (12), during the second control step (E120), the method implements again: o the determining step (E40), so as to determine a value of a second elapsed time (D2) between the fourth instant (t4) when the sunshine condition (L) is detected, during the second step ( E60) of detection, and a sixth instant (t6) where the selection element (14) of the control point (12) is activated, the step (E50) of modification of the value of the time delay (T), so as to replace the value or the new value of the first modified duration (D1, D1 *) by the value of the second elapsed duration (D2) determined, during the determination step (E40), o the second step ( E60) for detecting the sunshine condition (L), the second detection step (E60) being implemented during a following day (Jn) consecutive to the first following day (J1), and o the first step (E70) of controlling the motorized drive device (5), so as to move the screen (2), in response to the sunshine condition (L) detected, during the two th detection step (E60), the first control step (E70) being implemented following the expiration of the value of the second modified duration (D2) of the time delay (T), during step (E50 ) modification. 6- A method for controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection according to claim 5, characterized in that the method implements again: o the incrementing step (E90), so as to increment the value of the second modified duration (D2) of the time delay (T), during the modifying step (E50), with the increment value of predetermined time (I), on each following day (Jn) relative to the first following day (J1), until returning to the initial predetermined duration value (T0), and o the step (E50) of modifying the value of the time delay (T), so as to replace the value of the second modified duration (D2) with a new value of the second modified duration (D2 *), following the step (E90) of incrementation. 7- A method for controlling the operation of a home automation installation (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection according to claim 3 or according to claim 6, characterized in that the method implements again: o the first step (E70) of controlling the motorized drive device (5), so as to move the screen (2), in response to the sunshine condition (L) detected, during the second step (E60 ) of detection, and as long as the new value of the first modified duration (D1 *) or the new value of the second modified duration (D2 *) of the time delay (T), following the step (E90) of incrementation , is less than the initial predetermined duration value (T0), the first control step (E70) being implemented following the expiration of the new value of the first modified duration (D1 *) or of the new value of the second modified duration (D2 *) of the time delay (T), following step (E90) of incrementation. 8- A method of controlling the operation of a home automation system (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection according to any one of claims 3, 6 and 7, characterized in that, as soon as the value of the time delay (T) reaches the initial predetermined duration value (T0), following the incrementing step (E90), the method is reset, so as to restart from the first detection step (E10). 9- A method of controlling the operation of a home automation installation (100) for closing, blocking or sun protection according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the sunshine condition (L) detected during first and second detection steps (E10, E60) is identical. 10- Home automation system (100) for closing, blackout or sun protection comprising at least: - a concealment device (3), the concealment device (3) comprising at least one screen (2), - a motorized drive device (5), the screen (2) being configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position by means of the motorized drive device (5), the motorized drive device (5 ) comprising at least: o an electromechanical actuator (11), and o an electronic control unit (15), the electronic control unit (15) comprising at least one communication module (27), - a control point (12), the control point (12) comprising at 5 minus one selection element (14), the motorized drive device (5) being controlled by the control point (12) according to an activation of the selection element (14), via the communication module (27) of the electronic control unit (15), and - a sunshine detection device (33), the detection device 10 of sunshine (33) being configured to determine a condition of sunshine (L) according to a measurement of a quantity (G) representative of sunshine, characterized in that the electronic control unit (15 ) is configured to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.