JP2001324202A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air conditioner in which an optimum air conditioning setting can be planned, the air conditioning setting is presented to a person in a room, an air conditioning command is determined in accordance with a response thereto and an operation optimized by the intention of the person in the room is realized. SOLUTION: The air conditioner comprises an air conditioning means 3, an air conditioning control means 4 for controlling the air conditioning means 3, a sound input means 5 for detecting the sound emitted by the person 2 in the room, a sound anaylizing means 6 for analysing the meaning of the detected sound a sound output means 7 for outputting the sound to the room, a sound synthesizing means 8 for forming the outputted sound, a conversation control means 9 for controlling a conversation with the person 2 in the room and an air conditioning setting planning means 10 having a function for planning the air conditioning setting in the room. The air conditioning planning means 10 plans the optimum air conditioning setting, presents the air conditioning setting to the person 2 in the room through the conversation control means 9 and controls the air conditioner to meet the intention of the person 2 in the room who responds to the presented air conditioning setting plan.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Some air conditioners having a function of automatically detecting a current indoor environment and automatically setting a temperature have been commercialized.

For example, by estimating the comfort level of the occupants based on the air-conditioning conditions (set temperature, outside air temperature, suction temperature, suction temperature change, air volume), an appropriate set temperature shift amount is automatically calculated. An air conditioner having a function of determining a set temperature based on the value has been commercialized (Sensor Technology Vol. 11, No. 8, pp. 33-38). Also,
Air conditioners having a timer function have been widely commercialized.

[0004] Further, when a specific command is uttered, for example, as a remote operation by voice recognition, the voice command is received by a voice recognition device, converted into an electrical command, and a device to be operated is operated. That is proposed. In particular, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
JP-A-164386, "Control device for air conditioner", and JP-A-10-332187, "Air-conditioning control system".

[0005] In addition, as a power demand device corresponding to a shortage of capacity on the power supply side, for example, when the power consumption exceeds a prescribed value, each power demand device follows a priority determined by the occupancy status of each room. An apparatus has been proposed in which the control of the capacity of an air conditioner installed in a room by a control apparatus has little effect on occupants and performs demand control of an air conditioner (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-164376). Power demand control system ").

Further, in order to make it possible to store an appropriate amount of heat without excess or deficiency corresponding to the air-conditioning load, thereby avoiding a problem that the power consumption during normal operation exceeds a predetermined power, for example, contract power, the following day. As a thermal storage air-conditioning system device that predicts an air-conditioning load, for example, JP-A-9-72
No. 579, "Heat storage system device and control method therefor", and the like have been proposed.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional system, the comfort level of the occupants is automatically estimated while detecting the outside air temperature, the suction temperature, the change in the suction temperature, and the like, and the air conditioning conditions (set temperature) are determined. In the case of an air conditioner that controls the air flow rate, the device automatically determines and controls the air conditioner independently. Did not respond to the situation.

In a conventional control device for an air conditioner which performs remote control by voice recognition, a voice command of a room occupant is recognized by a voice recognition device, and a device to be operated is operated accordingly. Yes, it merely replaces the conventional remote control operation, and there was no two-way information exchange such as a proposal from the air conditioner and a response to it. Therefore, the occupants cannot use the optimal operating method of the air conditioner obtained from the information possessed by the air conditioner, for example, the outside air temperature, the integrated power amount, the weather forecast, the current time, etc. Could not achieve sufficient air conditioning.

[0009] Further, in the conventional power demand device corresponding to the shortage of capacity on the power supply side, regardless of the resident's intention,
Since the control was performed, inconvenience occurred depending on the use situation. Further, in the conventional power demand device, the capability control is performed by switching one or more stages according to a demand level signal. Therefore, continuous and detailed setting control cannot be performed.

Further, in the conventional thermal storage air conditioning system, the problem that the power consumption exceeds a predetermined power, for example, contract power, is avoided by an appropriate amount of thermal storage corresponding to the air conditioning load without excess or shortage. If the result obtained from the prediction of the air conditioning load does not match the occupant's behavior pattern,
For example, if the user goes out the next day, the setting determined by the air conditioning system must be automatically changed.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and proposes an optimal air-conditioning setting, and proposes and responds to the occupant to control the selected setting, thereby providing the occupant with a preference. It is an object of the present invention to realize an air conditioner that can cope with a small use situation such as a difference in use of a room or a use state of a room. Further, the present invention enables the occupants to use an optimal method of operating the air conditioner obtained from information such as the outside air temperature, the integrated amount of power, the weather forecast, and the current time. In addition, power demand control of the air conditioner and control of the heat storage device according to the convenience of the occupant are performed with high accuracy by continuous capacity control.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioner according to the present invention comprises:
Air-conditioning control means for controlling the air-conditioning means, voice input means for detecting an input of voice emitted by a room occupant in the room, voice analysis means for analyzing the meaning of the voice detected by the voice input means, Audio output means for outputting audio to the
A voice synthesizing unit for generating a voice output from the voice output unit, a conversation control unit for controlling a conversation with a room occupant in the room, and an air conditioning setting planning unit having a function of planning an air conditioning setting in the room. Things.

With this configuration, the air-conditioning setting planning means drafts the optimal air-conditioning setting, presents the air-conditioning setting to the occupants through the conversation control means, and responds to the presented air-conditioning setting proposal. Is analyzed, and a command for air conditioning of the occupant is extracted from the semantic information of the analyzed voice, and air conditioning control is performed to satisfy the air conditioning command. As a result, air-conditioning corresponding to detailed usage conditions, such as differences in room occupants' preferences and differences in room usage, is realized.

An air-conditioning setting planning means makes an air-conditioning setting for optimizing thermal comfort using values measured by the room temperature sensor, the radiation temperature sensor, and the humidity sensor, and communicates with the occupants based on the values. By determining the air conditioning settings through dialogue,
Air conditioning that satisfies thermal comfort according to the occupants' preferences can be realized.

[0015] Further, there is provided an electric energy detecting means for detecting an electric energy consumed by the air conditioner, and a target electric energy input means, and based on the inputted electric energy target value and the detected electric energy value, It is provided with an air-conditioning setting planning means having a function of drafting indoor air-conditioning settings. Since the air-conditioning setting planning means is designed to satisfy the target power amount, the electric power satisfying the target power amount according to the intention of the occupant is provided. The quantity control is realized.

Further, based on the difference or ratio between the integrated value of the detected electric energy and the integrated electric energy target value, the air-conditioning setting planning means draws the target electric energy by satisfying the target electric energy. Is achieved with high accuracy.

Communication control means for controlling the exchange of information with the external network; power status obtaining means for obtaining power status information from the power supply source via the communication control means from the external network; Is provided with an air-conditioning setting planning unit having a function of drafting an indoor air-conditioning setting based on the value of the air-conditioning setting. Since the planning means is designed to satisfy the power demand, power demand control according to the intention of the occupant is realized.

Further, the air-conditioning setting planning means drafts the air-conditioning setting by the air-conditioning setting planning means based on the difference or ratio between the acquired power status value and the power demand request level, so that the power demand is satisfied. Power demand control that satisfies stable power supply is realized with high accuracy.

Also, when a preset operation start time comes, a timer means for outputting a start command to the air conditioning control means to start the operation of the air conditioner, and when a preset operation end time comes, the operation of the air conditioner starts. Timer means for outputting a stop command to the air-conditioning control means to stop the operation, the timer operation according to the operation start time and the operation end time is controlled by the timer means, and the timer setting is made with the occupant. Since the setting is made through the dialogue, the timer operation of the air conditioner can be easily realized according to the intention of the occupant.

The air conditioner further includes a pressure sensor for detecting an atmospheric pressure, an outside temperature sensor for detecting an outside temperature, and weather forecasting means for performing a weather forecast based on the atmospheric pressure sensor detected by the outside temperature sensor and information on a change in temperature. By performing a weather forecast by the weather forecast means and controlling the air-conditioning setting, particularly the setting of the heat storage means, according to the value of the weather forecast, the power consumption can be leveled.

Communication control means for controlling the exchange of information with an external network; weather forecast obtaining means for obtaining weather forecast information from the external network via the communication control means; The provision of the air-conditioning setting planning means having the function of drafting the heat storage amount according to the value of (1) allows leveling of the power consumption to be realized with high accuracy.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner 1 detects and inputs an air conditioner 3 for performing air conditioning in a room, an air conditioner controller 4 for controlling the air conditioner 3, and a voice emitted by a person occupying the room. Voice input means 5, voice analysis means 6 for analyzing the meaning of the voice detected by voice input means 5, voice output means 7 for outputting voice to the room, and voice output from voice output means 7 A voice synthesizing unit 8 for controlling the conversation with the occupant 2 in the room, and an air-conditioning setting planning unit 10 having a function of planning the air-conditioning setting in the room.

The air conditioning setting planning means 10 includes a room temperature sensor 11 for detecting a room temperature and a radiation temperature sensor 1 for detecting a radiation temperature.
2 and a humidity sensor 13 for detecting humidity are connected. In addition, the air conditioning setting planning means 10 is provided with a power amount integrating means 16 for integrating the power amount based on the power amount detected by the power amount detecting means 14, and is provided from the target power amount input means 15. The input target power amount information can be input. Further, an electric power status acquisition means 18 is connected to the air conditioning setting planning means 10. The electric power status acquisition means 18 is controlled by a communication control means 17 for controlling communication with an external network 25 from a power supply source such as an electric power company. Obtain power status information. In addition, the weather forecasting means 22 is connected to the air conditioning setting planning means 10, and the weather forecasting means 22 is based on the atmospheric pressure information detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 20 and the outside air temperature information detected by the outside air temperature sensor 21. Make a weather forecast. Further, the air-conditioning setting planning means 10 is also connected to a weather forecast obtaining means 23 for obtaining weather forecast information from the external network 25 via the communication control means 17. Further, a timer means 19 for acquiring various times is connected to the air conditioning control means 4, and a heat storage means 24 is provided for the air conditioning means 3.

The voice uttered by the occupant 2 in the room is detected and input by the voice input means 5 and then input by the voice analysis means 6.
Analyzes the meaning of the voice. Conversely, voice synthesis means 8
Is output to the room through the audio output means 7. The content of the conversation with the occupant 2 by these voices is controlled by the conversation control means 9. Further, the air conditioning setting planning means 10 creates an optimal air conditioning setting for the occupant 2 based on the current situation. The drafted air-conditioning setting is presented to the occupant 2 through the conversation control means 9, and the voice of the occupant 2 responding to the presented air-conditioning setting proposal is analyzed and analyzed by the voice analyzing means 6. The conversation control means 9 extracts the air conditioning command of the occupant 2 from the voice semantic information and outputs the command to the air conditioning control means 4. The air conditioning control means 4 controls the air conditioning means 3 to satisfy the input air conditioning command. Execute control.

The air-conditioning setting planning means 10 creates an optimum air-conditioning setting. Information for this purpose includes power control means 14, a pressure sensor 20, an outside temperature sensor 21, and a communication control for communicating with the external network 25. Information obtained from the means 17 and the timer means 19 is used. The electric energy control is performed based on the electric energy information, and the pressure sensor 2
0, heat storage control is performed based on information from the outside air temperature sensor 21, timer control is performed based on information from the timer means 19, and power demand control and heat storage control are performed based on the power status obtained through the network. Will be

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioner 1. After the activation of the air conditioner 1, the voice input unit 5 first detects whether or not there is a voice input in step S11, and if not, waits until it is detected. If a voice input has been made, the voice analysis means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice in step S12. If the content is determined to be the content for starting the air conditioning such as "Kidou" or "Koukai Kaishi", a start command is sent to the air conditioning means 3 through the air conditioning control means 4 in step S13 to start the operation. Next, in step S14, the air conditioning setting planning unit 10 drafts an optimal air conditioning setting. First, the degree of thermal comfort is determined using the information of the room temperature, the radiation temperature, and the humidity obtained by the room temperature sensor 11, the radiation temperature sensor 12, and the humidity sensor 13. As the thermal comfort, for example, PMV (Pre
The degree of comfort in the thermal environment is determined using the dictated mean vote value. Further, an air-conditioning setting (set temperature) for optimizing the current thermal comfort is obtained.

Next, in step S15, the conversation control means 9 creates conversation contents to be output in order to inform the occupants 2 of the planned air-conditioning settings. For example, the content "Do you want to move at the optimal set temperature of 24 degrees?" Further, the content is converted into voice content by the voice synthesizing means 8, and then output to the room by the voice output means 7.

Further, after the sound is output, step S
At 16, the voice input means 5 detects whether there is a voice input, and if not, waits until it is detected. When a voice is input, the voice analyzing means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice in step S17. If it is determined that the content indicates affirmation such as “high” or “reed”, the set temperature set in the air-conditioning control unit 4 is set in step S18, and the air-conditioning unit 3 controls air-conditioning. . The content is “No, Mott Takaksur”
If it is denied as such and a policy is presented, in this case, make a plan considering a higher set temperature,
The proposal is made to the occupant 2 again.

In this embodiment, the case where the content of the air-conditioning setting is the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 has been described. Alternatively, the set air volume of the air conditioner 1 may be set. May be set for both. In this embodiment, the room temperature sensor 1
1. The case where the thermal comfort was obtained using the information of the room temperature, the radiation temperature, and the humidity obtained by the radiation temperature sensor 12 and the humidity sensor 13 has been described, but any one of the room temperature, the radiation temperature, and the humidity has been described. The thermal comfort may be obtained using one or two pieces of information.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electric energy control in the air conditioning setting planning means 10 of the air conditioner 1. First, in step S21, the target electric energy is input from the target electric energy input means 15 in the form of a switch input device.
1 detects the room temperature, and then in step S23, the electric energy detecting means 1 connected to the power supply unit of the air conditioner 1
4 detects the amount of power. Next, in step S24, the monthly integrated value of the detected electric energy is integrated by the electric energy integrating means 16, and in step S25, the electric energy of the integrated value of the target electric energy and the integrated value of the detected electric energy is calculated. Calculate the difference. Next, in step S26, according to the value of the power amount difference, if the power amount exceeds, the recommended set temperature is calculated in a direction to suppress the air conditioning amount. FIG.
It is a figure showing the concept of electric energy control. In this way, if the actual integrated power amount exceeds the given monthly power amount target value, the value of the recommended set temperature is adjusted according to the difference. For example, the set temperature is determined by the following equation. Recommended setting temperature = room temperature + (optimal setting temperature-room temperature) x (1 ±
(Integrated power amount-Integrated power amount target value) / Integrated power amount target value) Here, the optimum set temperature is the air conditioning setting (setting) for optimizing the thermal comfort obtained by the air conditioning setting planning means 10. Temperature). As for ± in the above equation, the plus side is selected for cooling, and the minus side is selected for heating. In this example, the set temperature is determined by the difference between the integrated power amount and the target value of the integrated power amount, but it is apparent that the set temperature can be determined by the ratio.

Next, in step S27, in order to notify the occupant 2 of the calculated recommended set temperature, the conversation control means 9 sets the message "Is it OK to operate at the recommended temperature of 22 ° C. for power amount adjustment? After the text "?" Is created, a voice is output through the voice synthesis means 8 and the voice output means 7. Thereafter, in step S28, the voice input means 5 detects whether or not there is a voice input, and if not, waits until it is detected. If a voice input is made, step S
At 29, the speech analysis means 6 analyzes the meaning of the speech. If the content is determined to be a content indicating affirmation such as “high” or “reed”, in step S30,
The set temperature set in the air-conditioning control means 4 is set, and the air-conditioning means 3 controls air-conditioning.

FIG. 5 shows an air-conditioning setting planning means 1 of the air-conditioning apparatus.
6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of power demand control at 0. In step S31, information on the power status at a power supply source such as a power company is input by the communication control unit 17 that controls communication with the external network 25. As the power status information, for example, a current total power supply amount is obtained. In step S32, the value of the power condition is compared with a predetermined power demand request level. If it is large, it is considered that the power condition is imminent, and the process proceeds to the power demand control process. on the other hand,
If it is lower than the required level, the power demand control is not executed.

As a process of the power demand control, first, in step S33, the required power demand is calculated. The power demand request amount is a value of a difference between the power status and the power demand request level, and the larger the value, the higher the power demand request is considered. Based on this value, the recommended set temperature is determined in step S34. FIG.
It is a figure showing an example of transition of recommended set temperature by power demand control. As described above, when the actual power status exceeds the given power demand request level, the value of the recommended set temperature is adjusted according to the difference. For example, the set temperature is determined by the following equation. Recommended setting temperature = room temperature + (optimal setting temperature-room temperature) x (1 ±
Here, the optimum set temperature is an air conditioning setting (set temperature) for optimizing the thermal comfort obtained by the air conditioning setting planning means 10. is there. For ±, the plus side is selected for cooling, and the minus side is selected for heating. In this example, the set temperature is determined by the difference between the power status and the power demand request level, but it is apparent that the set temperature can be determined by the ratio.

Next, in step S35, in order to notify the occupants 2 of the calculated recommended set temperature, the conversation control means 9 asks "Do you want to operate at the recommended temperature of 22 ° C. due to power demand? After the text "" is generated, a voice is output through the voice synthesis means 8 and the voice output means 7. Thereafter, in step S36, the voice input means 5 detects whether or not there is a voice input, and if not, waits until it is detected. If a voice is input, the voice analyzing means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice in step S37. If it is determined that the content indicates affirmation such as “high” or “reed”, the set temperature set in the air-conditioning control means 4 is set in step S38,
Air conditioning is controlled by the air conditioning means 3.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a time transition of the recommended set temperature by the power demand control. As described above, the power demand control is executed and the recommended set temperature changes in the time zone in which the actual power status exceeds the given power demand request level.

Next, an example of the function of controlling the air conditioning setting based on the atmospheric pressure information or the weather forecast information obtained from the external network 25 will be described. When the weather forecast predicts the weather several hours to several tens of hours ahead, especially the temperature, by controlling the amount of heat stored in the heat storage means 24 using the value, the load peak of the air conditioner is suppressed by the heat storage, and the energy is reduced. An operation method that also reduces loss becomes possible. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the setting control of the heat storage means 24 based on the weather forecast information. It represents the transition of the amount of stored heat, the air-conditioning load, and the temperature when there is no information on the predicted temperature based on the weather forecast and when there is the predicted temperature. When the air temperature changes as shown on the left side of FIG. 8, the air-conditioning load changes with the reverse fluctuation of the air temperature as shown in FIG.
At this time, in the case of an operation method in which the expected temperature is not known and the reference heat storage amount is secured, the air conditioning output must be output as shown on the left side of FIG. 8, and the maximum air conditioning output is large. Become. On the other hand, when it is known that the expected temperature is accurately given and the air-conditioning load increases, it can be dealt with by increasing the heat storage amount in advance. By reducing the amount, the maximum air-conditioning output can be suppressed. In order to notify the occupants 2 of the heat storage amount set by using the expected temperature, the conversation control means 9 sets the message "The heat storage amount may be increased to 80% because the air conditioning load may increase. After the text "?" Is created, a voice is output through the voice synthesis means 8 and the voice output means 7.
Thereafter, the voice input means 5 detects whether or not there is a voice input, and if not, waits until it is detected. When a voice is input, the voice analyzing means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice. If the content is determined to be a content meaning affirmation such as “high” or “reed”, the set heat storage amount set in the air conditioning control means 4 is set, and the air conditioning is controlled by the air conditioning means 3.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a method of estimating the expected temperature by the weather forecasting means 22. When the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 20 and the external air temperature detected by the external air temperature sensor 21 fluctuate in such a manner, that is, when the atmospheric pressure is gradually decreasing, the weather is in a deteriorating direction. Since it is conceivable, the temperature is determined in consideration of the past fluctuation and the amount of pressure decrease. In this example, the temperature is estimated by a method in which a value obtained by multiplying a difference between the predicted value of the atmospheric pressure and the past atmospheric pressure value by a predetermined correction coefficient is used as the temperature shift amount. As described above, instead of controlling the heat storage amount based on the weather forecast information obtained from the external network 25, a weather forecast is created from the information obtained by the barometric pressure sensor 20 and the outside temperature sensor 21, and based on the weather forecast information. May be controlled by
Further, the other weather forecast information may be corrected based on one weather forecast information, and the heat storage amount may be controlled based on the corrected weather forecast information.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the timer means of the air conditioner. After the air conditioner 1 starts,
First, the voice input means 5 detects whether or not there is a voice input in step S41, and if not, waits until it is detected. If a voice is input, the voice analyzing means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice in step S42. If the content is determined to be the content of a timer setting such as "Kids 8", in step S43, the air-conditioning setting planning unit 10 formulates an optimal start time. Using information necessary for starting the timer, for example, information on heat storage, weather forecast, etc., it is determined whether there is a more appropriate start time for the time indicated by the occupants, and an optimum start time is determined. Make a plan. Next, in step S44, the conversation control means 9 creates conversation contents to be output in order to inform the occupants 2 of the drafted air conditioning settings. For example, a content of “Are you sure you want to set the optimal start time at 7:00?” Is created. Further, the content is converted into voice content by the voice synthesizing means 8, and then output to the room by the voice output means 7.

Further, after the sound is output, step S
At 45, the voice input means 5 detects whether or not there is a voice input, and if not, waits until it is detected. If a voice input has been made, the voice analysis means 6 analyzes the meaning of the voice in step S46. If it is determined that the content indicates affirmation such as “high” or “reed”, the start time set in the timer means 19 is set in step S47. It is clear that setting the stop time instead of the start time is realized by the same procedure.

Further, in the air conditioner 1 of the present invention, the air conditioning control means 4, voice analysis means 6, voice synthesis means 8, conversation control means 9, and air conditioning setting planning means 10 may be realized by dedicated hardware circuits. Alternatively, it may be realized by software using a microcomputer.

[0041]

As described above, in the air conditioner according to the present invention, the optimal air-conditioning setting is planned, presented to the occupants by voice, and the occupants responding to the presented air-conditioning setting proposal. Is analyzed, and the air conditioning command of the occupant is extracted from the semantic information of the analyzed voice, and the air conditioning control is performed to satisfy the air conditioning command.
It is possible to achieve air conditioning that responds to detailed usage conditions such as differences in room usage.

Further, the optimum air-conditioning setting, set temperature, and the like are drafted using the measured values of room temperature, radiation temperature, and humidity, and the air-conditioning setting is determined by dialogue with the occupants based on the values. Air conditioning that satisfies thermal comfort according to the taste of the room can be realized.

Further, since the amount of power consumed by the air conditioner is detected and the air conditioning setting is drafted according to the detected value and the value of the power amount target value, the electric power satisfying the target power amount according to the intention of the occupants. The quantity control is realized.

Further, the air conditioning setting is designed to satisfy the target power amount based on the difference or ratio between the integrated value of the detected power amount and the integrated power amount target value. The control is realized with high accuracy.

Further, since the air conditioning setting is designed to satisfy the power demand according to the value of the power status from the power supply source obtained from the external network, the power demand control according to the intention of the occupant is realized. Things.

Further, since the air conditioning setting is designed to satisfy the power demand based on the difference or ratio between the value of the power status and the required level of the power demand, the power demand control satisfying the stable power supply can be performed with high accuracy. Is realized.

Further, the timer operation according to the operation start time and the operation end time is controlled by the timer means, and the timer setting is set by the dialogue with the occupants. The timer operation of the air conditioner is realized.

Further, the weather forecast is performed based on the information of the atmospheric pressure and the outside air temperature, and the air-conditioning setting, in particular, the setting of the heat storage means is controlled in accordance with the value of the weather forecast, thereby realizing the power consumption leveling.

Further, by obtaining detailed weather forecast values through an external network, more accurate leveling of power consumption can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioner.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of power amount control in an air conditioning setting planning unit of the air conditioner.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a concept of power control of the air conditioner.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of power demand control in the air conditioning setting planning means of the air conditioner.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transition of a recommended set temperature by power demand control of the air conditioner.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time transition of a recommended set temperature by power demand control of the air conditioner.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of setting control of a heat storage means based on weather forecast information of the air conditioner.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of estimating an expected temperature by a weather forecast unit of the air conditioner.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of a timer means of the air conditioner.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 air conditioner 2 occupants 3 air conditioner 4 air conditioner controller 5 voice input unit 6 voice analyzer 7 voice output unit 8 voice synthesizer 9 conversation control unit 10 air conditioning setting planning unit 11 room temperature sensor 12 radiation temperature sensor 13 humidity sensor 14 Power amount detection means 15 target power amount input means 16 power amount integration means 17 communication control means 18 power status acquisition means 19 timer means 20 barometric pressure sensor 21 outside temperature sensor 22 weather forecast means 23 weather forecast acquisition means 24 heat storage means 25 external network

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. An air conditioner for performing air conditioning in a room, an air conditioning controller for controlling the air conditioner, a sound input device for detecting an input of a sound occupied by a person in the room, and a detection by the sound input device. Voice analysis means for analyzing the meaning of the voice, voice output means for outputting a voice into the room, voice synthesis means for creating a voice output from the voice output means,
Conversation control means for controlling the conversation with the occupants in the room, and air conditioning setting planning means having a function of planning the indoor air conditioning setting, the air conditioning setting planning means, to plan the optimal air conditioning settings, The air-conditioning setting is presented to the occupants through the conversation control means, and the voice analysis means analyzes the voice of the occupants responding to the presented air-conditioning setting plan, and the voice analysis means analyzes the voice based on the semantic information of the analyzed voice. The conversation control means extracts an air conditioning command of the occupant and outputs the command to the air conditioning control means, and the air conditioning control means controls the air conditioning means so as to satisfy the input air conditioning command. Air conditioner. 2. An air-conditioning setting planning means, comprising at least one of a room temperature sensor for detecting room temperature, a radiation temperature sensor for detecting radiation temperature, and a humidity sensor for detecting humidity, wherein the air conditioning setting planning means is detected by the room temperature sensor. 2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising a function of drafting an optimal air-conditioning setting based on at least one of a room temperature, a radiation temperature detected by the radiation temperature sensor, and a humidity detected by the humidity sensor. Air conditioner. 3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the content of the air condition setting set by the air condition setting setting means is a set temperature of the air conditioner or a set air volume. 4. An air conditioner, comprising: an electric energy detecting means for detecting an electric energy consumed by the air conditioner; and a target electric energy input means for inputting a target electric energy. And the value of the detected power amount,
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a function of planning indoor air conditioning settings. 5. The air-conditioning setting planning means has a power amount integrating means for integrating a value of the detected power amount, and the integrated power value is calculated based on the integrated value of the input target power amount. 5. The system according to claim 4, further comprising a function of planning to raise the set temperature of the room by a predetermined value in the case of cooling and to lower the temperature by a predetermined value in the case of heating. An air conditioner as described. 6. A value of the set temperature adjusted by the air conditioning setting planning means is determined by a difference or a ratio between the integrated power value and the input integrated power target value. The air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein 7. An air conditioner comprising: communication control means for controlling exchange of information with an external network; and power status obtaining means for obtaining information on a power status from a power supply source from the external network via the communication control means. The setting planning means
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a function of planning indoor air conditioning settings based on the acquired power status value. 8. The air-conditioning setting planning means, when the value of the input power status is higher than a predetermined power demand request level, sets the indoor set temperature to a predetermined value in the case of cooling. 8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein the air conditioner has a function of planning to increase the temperature by only a predetermined value and decrease the value by a predetermined value in the case of heating. 9. The system according to claim 8, wherein the value of the set temperature adjusted by the air conditioning setting planning means is determined by a difference or a ratio between a value of the power condition and a value of the power demand request level. Air conditioner. 10. A timer means for outputting a start command to the air conditioning control means to start operation of the air conditioner at a preset operation start time, wherein the air conditioning control means controls the air conditioning in accordance with the input start command. The conversation control means has a function of starting operation of the device, and the conversation control means has a function of setting the information on the start time of the air conditioner included in the voice generated by the occupant to the operation start time of the timer means. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: 11. A timer means for outputting a stop command to an air conditioning control means to stop the operation of the air conditioner when a preset operation end time comes, and the air conditioning control means controls the air conditioning in response to the input stop command. The conversation control means has a function of stopping the operation of the device, and the conversation control means has a function of setting the information on the stop time of the air conditioner included in the voice generated by the occupant to the stop time of the timer means. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: 12. An air conditioner, comprising: an air pressure sensor for detecting an atmospheric pressure; an external air temperature sensor for detecting an external air temperature; a weather forecast means for performing a weather forecast based on information on the air pressure and the air temperature detected by the air pressure sensor and the external air temperature sensor; The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the setting planning means has a function of planning an indoor air conditioning setting based on a value of a weather forecast. 13. An air conditioning setting planning means, comprising: communication control means for controlling exchange of information with an external network; and weather forecast obtaining means for obtaining weather forecast information from the external network via the communication control means. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a function of planning indoor air conditioning settings based on the acquired weather forecast value. 14. An air conditioner comprising a heat storage means, wherein a value of an air conditioner set by the air conditioner setting planning means is a heat storage amount setting of the heat storage means.
An air conditioner according to any one of the above. 15. An air-conditioning setting planning unit, based on a predicted temperature based on a weather forecast obtained by the weather forecast obtaining unit,
The heat storage amount setting is changed.
An air conditioner according to any one of the above.