JP2006078078A - Hot water using device system and program therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hot water using device system capable of prohibiting remote control and monitoring from an information terminal in case of power supply stop to a remote control or the like. <P>SOLUTION: When power supply from a power supply means 129 to a first remote control 102 is stopped, a service interruption detection means 130 transmits this to a control means 121. A remote control setting means 128 performs, based on this information, a setting for prohibiting at least either control or state monitoring of a hot water using device 101 from a cellular phone 109 through a network 108. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a hot water utilization apparatus system for generating hot water such as a gas water heater, an oil water heater, an electric water heater, and a heat pump water heater and utilizing the hot water, floor heating, bathroom heating dryer, and the like, and a program thereof.

  Conventionally, a hot water utilization apparatus system having a remote controller and a hot water utilization apparatus has been widely used as a general method (see Patent Document 1). In addition, a hot water utilization apparatus system has been devised in which a remote controller has a function of connecting to the Internet, and has a function of controlling and monitoring the state of the hot water utilization apparatus from an information terminal such as a mobile phone via the Internet.

  The structure of the conventional hot water utilization apparatus system is shown in FIGS.

  In FIG. 3, 1 is a conventional hot water utilization apparatus, and 2 is a first remote controller, which is a remote controller installed mainly in the kitchen here. Reference numeral 3 denotes a second remote controller, which is assumed here to be a remote controller mainly installed in the bathroom. Reference numerals 4 and 10 are display means of the first remote controller 2 and the second remote controller 3, respectively. Reference numerals 5 and 11 are temperature increases for raising the set temperature of the hot water of the first remote controller 2 and the second remote controller 3, respectively. Switches 6 and 12 are temperature down switches for lowering the set temperature of the hot water and 7 and 13 are off / on switches of the hot water utilization apparatus 1.

  In FIG. 4, 2 is a first remote controller, and 3 is a second remote controller. 21 and 41 are control means of the first remote controller 2 and the second remote controller 3, 4 and 10 are display means, 5 and 11 are temperature up switches, 6 and 12 are temperature down switches, and 7 and 13 are hot water utilization devices. One off / on switch 26 and 46 indicate communication means for performing communication between the first remote controller 2, the second remote controller 3, and the hot water utilization apparatus 1. Reference numeral 27 denotes network connection means having a function of connecting to a network such as the Internet, and 29 denotes power supply means of the first remote controller 2. Reference numeral 8 denotes a network such as the Internet, and 9 denotes an information terminal that can control and monitor the state of the hot water utilization apparatus 1 via the network 8, and is assumed to be a mobile phone here.

  Next, the operation of the conventional example will be described with reference to FIGS. The temperature of the hot water generated by the hot water utilization device 1 can be set by the first remote controller 2 and the second remote controller 3. Specifically, it can be realized by operating the temperature up switches 5 and 11 and the temperature down switches 6 and 12. The set temperature is displayed on the display means 4 and 10.

  Moreover, the hot water utilization apparatus 1 can be turned off / on by operating the on / off switches 7 and 13. The hot water generated by the hot water use device 1 is used as a heat source for heating such as floor heating, bathroom heating dryer, etc., as well as bath water, shower, hot water supply in the kitchen.

The exchange between the first remote controller 2, the second remote controller 3, and the hot water utilization apparatus 1 is realized by communication between the communication means 26 and 36 and the communication means of the hot water utilization apparatus 1 (not shown). Connection to the network 8 such as the Internet is performed by the network connection means 27, and the hot water utilization system can be controlled and monitored through the network 8 and the first remote controller 2 by the control from the information terminal 9 such as a mobile phone. .
JP 2004-219000 A

  However, in the configuration of the conventional example shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, even when the user of the hot water utilization apparatus system is changed, for example, when he / she moves home, the new user changes the setting such as the access number. There has been a problem that a previous user may be able to control and monitor the state of the hot water using device from a mobile phone or the like.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, a hot water utilization apparatus system according to the present invention is a hot water utilization apparatus system including a hot water utilization apparatus and a remote control, and the remote control is connected via a network connection means connected to a network. Remote control setting means capable of setting to enable at least one of control and status monitoring of the hot water utilization device from the information terminal, and a power failure detection means for detecting stoppage of power supply to the remote control, the power failure detection When the means detects that the power supply to the remote controller is stopped, the remote control setting means is a hot water utilization apparatus system that performs a setting for prohibiting at least one of control and status monitoring of the hot water utilization apparatus from the information terminal. It is. Therefore, after the power is cut off, the hot water utilization device cannot be controlled and monitored.

  In addition, the remote control includes a reset unit having a function of rebooting, and when the reset unit is operated, the remote control setting unit controls the hot water utilization device from the information terminal via the network and performs status monitoring. This is a hot water utilization device system that performs a setting for prohibiting at least one of them. Therefore, after the reset, the hot water utilization device cannot be controlled and monitored.

  In addition, when receiving setting information for prohibiting at least one of control of the hot water utilization device and status monitoring from the information terminal via the network, the remote control setting means sends the hot water from the information terminal via the network. This is a hot water utilization device system that performs settings for prohibiting at least one of control of the utilization device and status monitoring. Therefore, after the prohibition setting information is received, the hot water utilization apparatus cannot be controlled or monitored.

  The hot water utilization apparatus system and its program according to the present invention provide at least one of control and status monitoring when a power supply stop to the remote controller is detected, when a reset switch is operated, or when a prohibition command is received via the network. For example, even when the user of the hot water utilization device system is changed, the previous user cannot control and monitor the state of the hot water utilization device from a mobile phone or the like, which is extremely effective.

  1st invention is a warm water utilization apparatus system comprised from a warm water utilization apparatus and a remote control, Comprising: The said remote control is control and the state of the said warm water utilization apparatus from an information terminal via the network connection means connected to a network A remote control setting means capable of setting to enable at least one of the monitor, and a power failure detection means for detecting a stop of power supply to the remote control, when the power failure detection means detects a power supply stop to the remote control The remote control setting means can realize a hot water usage device system with high security, which performs setting for prohibiting at least one of control of the hot water usage device and status monitoring from the information terminal.

  Thereby, when the power supply to a remote control stops, the hot water utilization apparatus system which can prohibit at least one of the control of the said warm water utilization apparatus from an information terminal via a network and a state monitor is realizable.

  2nd invention is a hot water utilization apparatus system comprised from a hot water utilization apparatus and a remote control, Comprising: The said remote control is control and the state of the said hot water utilization apparatus from an information terminal via the network connection means connected to a network A remote control setting unit capable of setting to enable at least one of the monitors; and a reset unit having a rebooting function. When the reset unit is operated, the remote control setting unit uses the hot water from the information terminal. It is possible to realize a hot water utilization apparatus system with high security that performs settings for prohibiting at least one of apparatus control and status monitoring.

  Thereby, when the reset unit is operated, the remote control setting unit realizes a hot water utilization device system capable of prohibiting at least one of the control and the state monitoring of the hot water utilization device from the information terminal via the network. it can.

  3rd invention is a hot water utilization apparatus system comprised from a hot water utilization apparatus and a remote control, Comprising: The said remote control is control and the state of the said hot water utilization apparatus from an information terminal via the network connection means connected to a network A remote control setting unit capable of setting to enable at least one of the monitors, and when receiving setting information for prohibiting at least one of control of the hot water utilization device and status monitoring from the information terminal, the remote control setting means Can realize a high-security hot water utilization device system that performs settings for prohibiting control of the hot water utilization device from the information terminal and / or status monitoring.

  Thereby, when receiving the setting information for prohibiting at least one of the control of the hot water utilization device and the state monitor from the information terminal via the network, the remote control setting means sends the hot water from the information terminal via the network. It is possible to realize a hot water utilization device system that can prohibit at least one of control of the utilization device and state monitoring.

  4th invention is a warm water utilization apparatus system comprised from a warm water utilization apparatus and a remote control, Comprising: The said remote control is the control and state of the said warm water utilization apparatus from an information terminal via the network connection means connected to a network Remote control setting means capable of setting to enable at least one of the monitors, and when receiving setting information enabling at least one of control of the hot water utilization device and status monitoring from the information terminal, the remote control setting A means can implement | achieve the hot water utilization apparatus system with high security which performs the setting which enables at least one of control of a warm water utilization apparatus from an information terminal, and a state monitor.

  Thereby, even when the control and the state monitor are in the prohibited state, when receiving the setting information enabling the control of the hot water utilization device and the state monitor from the information terminal via the network, the remote control setting means Can realize a hot water utilization apparatus system capable of controlling at least one of a hot water utilization apparatus and a state monitor from an information terminal via a network.

  5th invention implement | achieves the hot water utilization apparatus system which displays that a remote control has a display means, and when the control command of the warm water utilization apparatus from the information terminal via a network was received, received the control instruction be able to. Thereby, the warm water utilization apparatus system which can tell a user that it controlled via a network is realizable.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the remote controller has a display means, and when the hot water utilization apparatus is controlled from the information terminal via the network, a hot water utilization apparatus system that displays the control can be realized. Thereby, the warm water utilization apparatus system which can tell a user that it controlled via a network is realizable.

  In a seventh aspect of the invention, the remote control has a display means, and is set when the setting for prohibiting or enabling at least one of the control of the hot water utilization device and the status monitor from the information terminal via the network is performed. Can be realized. Thereby, the warm water utilization apparatus system which can tell a user that it was prohibited is realizable.

  The eighth invention is a program for executing at least a part of the functions of the hot water utilization apparatus system by a computer. And since it is a program, at least one part of the hot-water utilization apparatus system of this invention can be easily implement | achieved by cooperating hard resources, such as an electrical / information apparatus, a computer, and a server. In addition, the program can be distributed / updated and installed easily by recording on a recording medium or distributing the program using a communication line.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the hot water utilization apparatus system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a hot water use apparatus according to the present embodiment. Here, it is assumed that the gas water heater is capable of hot water for a bath and hot water in a kitchen, but the generated hot water is used as a heat source for floor heating and bathrooms. It is good also as a warm water utilization apparatus used for a heating dryer. Reference numeral 102 denotes a first remote controller, here a remote controller installed in the kitchen. Reference numeral 103 denotes a second remote controller, here a remote controller installed in a bathroom. 104 and 110 are display means of the first remote control 102 and the second remote control 103, respectively, 105 and 111 are temperature up switches for raising the set temperature of the hot water of the first remote control 102 and the second remote control 103, respectively. Reference numerals 106 and 112 denote temperature down switches for lowering the set temperature of the hot water and 107 and 113 denote off / on switches of the hot water utilization apparatus 1. Reference numeral 108 denotes a network such as the Internet. Reference numeral 109 denotes an information terminal capable of controlling and monitoring the state of the hot water using apparatus 101 via the network 108, and is assumed to be a mobile phone here.

  In FIG. 2, 121 and 141 are control means for the first remote control 102 and the second remote control 103, 104 and 110 are display means, 105 and 111 are temperature up switches, 106 and 112 are temperature down switches, and 107 and 113, respectively. Is a switch for turning on / off the hot water utilization device, and 126 and 146 are communication means for performing communication between the first remote controller 102, the second remote controller 103, and the hot water utilization device 1. Reference numeral 127 is a network connection means having a function of connecting to a network such as the Internet, 129 is a power supply means of the first remote controller 120, and 130 is a power failure detection means for detecting whether or not the power supply means 129 is supplying power. , 128 is a remote control setting means for setting whether to accept at least one of control and status monitor from the information terminal 109 via the network 108, and 131 indicates a reset means for rebooting the first remote controller 120.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The temperature of the hot water generated by the hot water using device 101 can be set by the first remote controller 102 and the second remote controller 103. Specifically, it can be realized by operating the temperature up switches 105 and 111 and the temperature down switches 106 and 112. The set temperature is displayed on the display means 104 and 110. Further, the hot water utilization apparatus 101 can be turned on / off by operating the off / on switches 107 and 113. The hot water generated by the hot water use device 101 is used as a heat source for heating such as floor heating, bathroom heating dryer, etc., in addition to bath water, shower, hot water supply in the kitchen.

  The exchange between the first remote controller 102, the second remote controller 103, and the hot water utilization apparatus 101 is realized by communication between the communication means 126, 136 and the communication means of the hot water utilization apparatus 101 (not shown). Connection to the network 108 such as the Internet is performed by the network connection means 127, and the hot water utilization system can be controlled and monitored through the network 108 and the first remote controller 102 by the control from the information terminal 109 such as a mobile phone. .

  For example, when the user is changed due to moving or the like, when the power supply from the power supply means 129 to the first remote controller 102 is stopped, the power failure detection means 130 transmits this to the control means 121, and remote control is performed based on this information. The setting unit 128 performs a setting for prohibiting at least one of the control and the state monitoring of the hot water using apparatus 101 from the mobile phone 109 via the network 108.

  The user can set the remote control and the status monitor to be enabled by operating the remote control setting unit 128.

  In addition, the power supply means 129 can be assumed to be based on a power supply directly supplied from AC 100 V or the like, supplied from the hot water utilization apparatus 101 or the like, supplied from a battery, or the like. In order to distinguish from a temporary power failure, a setting may be made to prohibit at least one of the control of the hot water utilization device 101 from the mobile phone 109 and the state monitor when a power failure occurs for a certain time (for example, 10 minutes) or longer.

  Further, by operating the reset means 131, the remote control setting means 128 performs a setting for prohibiting at least one of control and status monitoring of the hot water utilization apparatus 101 from the mobile phone 109 via the network 108.

  Further, when receiving a command for prohibiting at least one of remote control and monitoring via the network, the remote control setting means 128 also controls at least one of control of the hot water utilization apparatus 101 from the mobile phone 109 and status monitoring via the network 108. Set to prohibit.

  When the remote control setting unit prohibits the remote control setting unit 128 from the mobile phone 109 via the network 108 when the command for enabling at least one of remote control and monitoring is received via the network. The setting which enables at least one of control of the hot water utilization apparatus 101 and a state monitor is performed.

  When at least one command of remote control or monitor is received via the network, the display unit 122 displays that the control command has been received.

  When remote control is performed via the network, the display unit 122 displays that control has been performed.

  When a command for prohibiting or enabling at least one of remote control and monitoring is received via the network and setting for prohibition or enabling is performed by the remote control setting means, a message to that effect is displayed.

Note that the means described in this embodiment causes hardware resources such as a CPU (or microcomputer), a RAM, a ROM, a storage / recording device, an electrical / information device including an I / O, a computer, a server, and the like to cooperate. You may implement with the form of a program. In the form of a program, new functions can be easily distributed / updated and installed by recording them on a recording medium such as magnetic media or optical media or distributing them using a communication line such as the Internet.

  The present invention generates general hot water for gas water heaters, oil water heaters, electric water heaters, heat pump water heaters and the like, and is used for hot water supply, floor heating, bathroom heating dryers, etc. It can also be used for remote control.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the hot water utilization apparatus system shown in Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a remote control shown in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the hot water utilization apparatus system of a prior art example Block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional remote control

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Hot water utilization apparatus 102 1st remote control 103 2nd remote control 104,110 Display means 105,111 Temperature up switch 106,112 Temperature down switch 107,113 Off / on switch 108 Network 109 Information terminal (cell-phone)
121, 141 Control means 127 Net connection means 128 Remote control setting means 129 Power supply means 130 Power failure detection means 131 Reset means

Claims (8)

A hot water utilization device system comprising a hot water utilization device and a remote control, wherein the remote control can control at least one of the hot water utilization device and a status monitor from an information terminal via a network connection means connected to a network Remote control setting means capable of setting and a power failure detection means for detecting a stop of power supply to the remote control, and when the power failure detection means detects a power supply stop to the remote control, the remote control setting means A hot water utilization apparatus system configured to prohibit at least one of control and status monitoring of the hot water utilization apparatus from the information terminal. A hot water utilization device system comprising a hot water utilization device and a remote control, wherein the remote control can control at least one of the hot water utilization device and a status monitor from an information terminal via a network connection means connected to a network Remote control setting means capable of setting and resetting means having a rebooting function, and when the reset means is operated, the remote control setting means controls the hot water utilization device from the information terminal and monitors the status A hot-water usage system that performs settings to prohibit at least one of the above. A hot water utilization device system comprising a hot water utilization device and a remote control, wherein the remote control can control at least one of the hot water utilization device and a status monitor from an information terminal via a network connection means connected to a network Remote control setting means capable of setting, and when receiving setting information prohibiting at least one of control of the hot water utilization device and status monitoring from the information terminal, the remote control setting means receives hot water from the information terminal. A hot-water utilization device system that performs settings for prohibiting at least one of control of the utilization device and state monitoring. A hot water utilization device system comprising a hot water utilization device and a remote control, wherein the remote control can control at least one of the hot water utilization device and a status monitor from an information terminal via a network connection means connected to a network Remote control setting means that can be set, and when receiving the setting information that enables at least one of control and status monitoring of the hot water utilization device from the information terminal, the remote control setting means from the information terminal A hot water utilization device system configured to enable control of the hot water utilization device and / or status monitoring. The remote controller has a display means, and when receiving a control command for the hot water utilization apparatus from the information terminal via the network, displays that the control command has been received. Hot water utilization equipment system. 6. The hot water use according to claim 1, wherein the remote control has display means, and displays that the hot water use device is controlled from the information terminal via the network when it is controlled. Equipment system. The remote control has a display means, and when setting has been made to prohibit or enable at least one of the control of the hot water utilization device and the status monitor from the information terminal via the network, the fact that it has been set is displayed Item 7. The hot water utilization apparatus system according to any one of Items 1 to 6. The program for performing at least one part of the function which the hot water utilization apparatus system in any one of Claim 1 to has with a computer.

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