JP2006170468A - Environment management device, environment judging device, environment management system, environment management method, environment judging method, environment management program and environment judging program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an environment management device, an environment management system, an environment management method and an environment management program capable of automatically optimizing the pleasance of a room air environment without making the user conscious thereof. <P>SOLUTION: This environment management devices 10 which can be set in a room RM and can be carried, has a detection unit 11, a judgment units 12, and an output unit 14. The detection unit 11 detects the air environment in the room RM. The judgment unit 12 judges whether the air environment in the room RM is within a pleasant range according to the air environment in the room RM. The output unit 14 outputs a control signal to an air conditioner 20 for setting the air environment in the room to the pleasant range at least according to the result judged by the judgment unit 12. The air conditioner 20 conditions the air environment in the room RM. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an environment control device, an environment control system, an environment control method, and an environment control program.

Conventionally, an apparatus that monitors and displays whether or not a room is within a comfortable range has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-6-207734 (pages 1-8, FIGS. 1-9)

However, in the conventional apparatus, whether or not it is within the comfort range is displayed, but it is the user who operates the air conditioner that harmonizes the indoor air environment so that the indoor air environment becomes comfortable. This may put a burden on the user. That is, it is necessary to confirm the navigated content, and it may be necessary to set the air conditioner based on the navigated content.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an environment control device, an environment control system, an environment control method, and an environment control program that can automatically make the indoor air environment comfortable without making the user aware of it. .

  An environment control device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an environment control device that is installed indoors and can be carried, and includes a detection unit, a determination unit, and a transmission unit. The detection unit detects an indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range to the air conditioner based on at least information of a result determined by the determination unit. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environment control device, the detection unit detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. It is possible to control the air conditioner. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.

An environment control device according to a second invention is the environment control device according to the first invention, and further includes a generation unit. The generation unit generates a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on at least information of a result determined by the determination unit.
In this environment control device, the detection unit detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The generation unit can receive at least information of a result determined by the determination unit. The generation unit generates a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on at least information of a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit can receive information based on at least the result determined by the determination unit, that is, information on the control signal. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least the information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. It is possible to control the air conditioner. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
An environmental control device according to a third invention is the environmental control device according to the first or second invention, wherein the indoor air environment includes a room temperature, a temperature difference from a room dew point, a room humidity, and a room pressure. Or at least one of indoor airflow, indoor harmful substance concentration, indoor dust concentration, and indoor negative ion concentration.

  In this environmental control device, the indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor airflow, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, and the indoor air temperature. At least one of the negative ion concentrations. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, since it can be determined in detail whether the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range, the air conditioner can be controlled in detail so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. it can.
The harmful substance is, for example, at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, allergen, mite, mold, formaldehyde, organic compound, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and environmental hormones.

  An environment control device according to a fourth invention is the environment control device according to the first or second invention, wherein the indoor air environment includes a room temperature, a temperature difference from a room dew point, a room humidity, and a room pressure. And at least two of the indoor airflow, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, and the indoor negative ion concentration. The determination unit prioritizes a plurality of indoor air environments and determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the plurality of indoor air environments.

  In this environmental control device, the indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor airflow, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, and the indoor air temperature. At least two of the negative ion concentrations. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit prioritizes a plurality of indoor air environments and determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the plurality of indoor air environments. The transmission unit can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, since priority is given to a plurality of indoor air environments and it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, priority is given to comforting important indoor air environments. be able to.
An environment control device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the environment control device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising an input unit and a determination unit. A feeling of comfort for the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information.

  In this environment control apparatus, a feeling of comfort with respect to the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit can receive comfort information. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, since the comfortable range of the indoor air environment is determined based on the user's comfort information, the comfortable range can be determined for each user. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be made comfortable according to the user's preference.
An environment control device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the environment control device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, further comprising a storage unit. The storage unit stores the comfortable range determined by the determination unit.

  In this environment control apparatus, a feeling of comfort with respect to the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit can receive comfort information. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information. The storage unit can receive information on the comfort range determined by the determination unit. The storage unit stores the comfortable range determined by the determination unit. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive the comfort range information determined by the determination unit with reference to the storage unit. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, since the comfortable range determined by the determining unit is stored, information on the comfortable range determined by the determining unit can be referred to. For this reason, it is possible to generate a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range that suits the user's preference.
An environmental control device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the environmental control device according to any one of the second to sixth aspects, further comprising a calculation unit. The calculation unit calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner to harmonize the indoor air environment. The generation unit generates a control signal based on at least the information determined by the determination unit so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range so that the energy amount does not exceed a predetermined target upper limit value.

  In this environment control device, the detection unit detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The generation unit can receive at least information of a result determined by the determination unit. The calculation unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The calculation unit calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner to harmonize the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the energy amount and further determine whether or not the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value. The generation unit can receive energy amount information or information on whether the energy amount does not exceed a predetermined target upper limit value. The generation unit generates a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range so that the energy amount does not exceed a predetermined target upper limit value based on at least information of a result determined by the determination unit. The transmitting unit can receive information based on at least the result determined by the determining unit, that is, information on the control signal. The transmission unit transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range to the air conditioner based on at least information of the result determined by the determination unit. As a result, the air conditioner can receive a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range.

Therefore, it is possible to control the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range while preventing the energy amount from exceeding the target upper limit value, so the indoor air environment is made comfortable while saving energy. can do.
An environmental control device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is an environmental control device that is installed indoors and can be carried, and includes a detection unit, a determination unit, and a transmission unit. The detection unit detects an indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environment control device, the detection unit detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

  Therefore, since the information indicating whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range is transmitted to the air conditioner, the air conditioner can determine a control signal so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. If possible, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.
An environmental control device according to a ninth invention is the environmental control device according to the eighth invention, wherein the indoor air environment includes a room temperature, a temperature difference from a room dew point, a room humidity, a room pressure, Airflow, indoor harmful substance concentration, indoor dust concentration and indoor negative ion concentration.

  In this environmental control device, the indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor airflow, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, and the indoor air temperature. At least one of the negative ion concentrations. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

Therefore, since it can be determined in detail whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, the air conditioner is controlled in detail so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. can do.
The harmful substance is, for example, at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, allergen, mite, mold, formaldehyde, organic compound, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and environmental hormones.

  An environmental control device according to a tenth aspect of the invention is the environmental control device according to the eighth aspect of the invention, wherein the indoor air environment includes a room temperature, a temperature difference from a room dew point, a room humidity, a room pressure, Airflow, indoor harmful substance concentration, indoor dust concentration and indoor negative ion concentration. The determination unit prioritizes a plurality of indoor air environments and determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the plurality of indoor air environments.

  In this environmental control device, the indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor airflow, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, and the indoor air temperature. At least two of the negative ion concentrations. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit prioritizes a plurality of indoor air environments and determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the plurality of indoor air environments. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

Therefore, since priority is given to a plurality of indoor air environments and it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, priority is given to comforting important indoor air environments. be able to.
An environmental control device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the environmental control device according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, further comprising an input unit and a determination unit. A feeling of comfort for the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information.

  In this environment control apparatus, a feeling of comfort with respect to the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit can receive comfort information. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

Therefore, since the comfortable range of the indoor air environment is determined based on the user's comfort information, the comfortable range can be determined for each user. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be made comfortable according to the user's preference.
An environmental control device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the environmental control device according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, further comprising a storage unit. The storage unit stores the comfortable range determined by the determination unit.

  In this environment control apparatus, a feeling of comfort with respect to the indoor air environment is input to the input unit. The determination unit can receive comfort information. The determination unit determines a comfortable range of the indoor air environment based on the comfort information. The storage unit can receive information on the comfort range determined by the determination unit. The storage unit stores the comfortable range determined by the determination unit. A detection part detects indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive the comfort range information determined by the determination unit with reference to the storage unit. The determination unit determines whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

Therefore, since the comfortable range determined by the determining unit is stored, information on the comfortable range determined by the determining unit can be referred to. For this reason, it can be determined whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range that suits the user's preference.
An environmental control apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the environmental control apparatus according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects of the present invention, further comprising a calculation unit. The calculation unit calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner to harmonize the indoor air environment. The determination unit determines whether the amount of energy exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value and whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment.

  In this environment control device, the detection unit detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive information on the indoor air environment. The calculation unit calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner to harmonize the indoor air environment. The determination unit can receive energy amount information. The determination unit determines whether the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value and whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit. A transmission part transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part to an air conditioner. Thereby, the information of the result determined by the determination unit can be received by the air conditioner.

Therefore, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range while the energy amount does not exceed the target upper limit value. Can be made comfortable.
An environmental control system according to a fourteenth aspect includes the environmental control device according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects and an air conditioner. Based on the information received from the environment control device, the air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment so that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range.

  In this environmental control system, the detection unit of the environmental control device detects the indoor air environment. The determination unit of the environmental control device can receive information on the indoor air environment. The determination unit of the environmental control device determines whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. The transmission unit of the environmental control device can receive at least information on a result determined by the determination unit or information based on a result determined by the determination unit. The transmission unit of the environmental control device transmits a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range to the air conditioner based on at least the information of the result determined by the determination unit. The air conditioner can receive a control signal from the environment control device so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. Or the transmission part of an environmental control apparatus transmits the information of the result which the determination part determined to the air conditioner. The air conditioner can receive information on the result determined by the determination unit from the environment control device. Based on the information received from the environment control device, the air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range.

  Therefore, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range without making the user aware of the comfortable range. It is possible to control the air conditioner. Alternatively, since the information indicating whether the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range is transmitted to the air conditioner, the air conditioner may determine a control signal that causes the indoor air environment to be within the comfortable range. If possible, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.
An environment control method according to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is an environment control method for controlling an indoor air environment in an apparatus that is installed indoors and can be carried, and includes a detection step, a determination step, and a transmission step. In the detection step, the indoor air environment is detected. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, a control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range based on at least the information of the result determined in the determination step. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environmental control method, the indoor air environment is detected in the detection step. In the determining step, information on the indoor air environment may be received. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step or information based on the result determined in the determination step can be received. In the transmission step, a control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range based on at least information on the result determined in the determination step. Thereby, an air conditioner can be made to receive the control signal which the indoor air environment becomes in the range of a comfortable range.

Therefore, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. It is possible to control the air conditioner. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.

  An environment control method according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is an environment control method for controlling an indoor air environment in an apparatus that is installed indoors and can be carried, and includes a detection step, a determination step, and a transmission step. In the detection step, the indoor air environment is detected. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to the air conditioner. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environmental control method, the indoor air environment is detected in the detection step. In the determining step, information on the indoor air environment may be received. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmitting step, information on the result determined in the determining step can be received. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to the air conditioner. Thereby, the air conditioner can receive information on the result determined in the determination step.

  Therefore, since the information indicating whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range is transmitted to the air conditioner, the air conditioner can determine a control signal so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. If possible, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.
An environment control program according to a seventeenth aspect of the invention is an environment control program for causing a device that is installed indoors and portable to control the indoor air environment, and includes a detection step, a determination step, and a transmission step. In the detection step, the indoor air environment is detected. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, a control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range based on at least the information of the result determined in the determination step. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environmental control program, the indoor air environment is detected in the detection step. In the determining step, information on the indoor air environment may be received. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step or information based on the result determined in the determination step can be received. In the transmission step, a control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range based on at least information on the result determined in the determination step. Thereby, an air conditioner can be made to receive the control signal which the indoor air environment becomes in the range of a comfortable range.

Therefore, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. It is possible to control the air conditioner. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.

  An environmental control program according to an eighteenth aspect of the invention is an environmental control program for causing a device that is installed indoors and portable to control the indoor air environment, and includes a detection step, a determination step, and a transmission step. In the detection step, the indoor air environment is detected. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to the air conditioner. The air conditioner harmonizes the indoor air environment.

  In this environmental control program, the indoor air environment is detected in the detection step. In the determining step, information on the indoor air environment may be received. In the determination step, it is determined whether or not the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range based on information on the indoor air environment. In the transmitting step, information on the result determined in the determining step can be received. In the transmission step, information on the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to the air conditioner. Thereby, the air conditioner can receive information on the result determined in the determination step.

  Therefore, since the information indicating whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range is transmitted to the air conditioner, the air conditioner can determine a control signal so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. If possible, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

  In addition, an air conditioner contains not only a normal air conditioner but a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner etc., for example.

In the environment control device according to the first aspect of the invention, the control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. The air conditioner can be controlled to be within the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
The air conditioner includes, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, an air cleaner, and the like.

In the environmental control apparatus according to the second aspect of the invention, the control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range, so that the indoor air environment is not conscious of the user about the comfort range. The air conditioner can be controlled to be within the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
In the environment control device according to the third aspect of the invention, it is possible to determine in detail whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range, so that the air conditioning is performed so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. The machine can be controlled in detail.

In the environment control device according to the fourth aspect of the invention, priority is given to a plurality of indoor air environments and it is determined whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. Things can be preferentially comfortable.
In the environment control device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the comfortable range of the indoor air environment is determined based on the information on the user's comfort, so the comfortable range can be determined for each user. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be made comfortable according to the user's preference.

In the environmental control apparatus according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the comfort range determined by the determination unit is stored, so that information on the comfort range determined by the determination unit can be referred to. For this reason, it is possible to generate a control signal such that the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range that suits the user's preference.
In the environmental control device according to the seventh aspect of the invention, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range while preventing the energy amount from exceeding the target upper limit value. The indoor air environment can be made comfortable.

  In the environmental control apparatus according to the eighth aspect of the invention, information on whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range is transmitted to the air conditioner, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. If the air conditioner can determine the signal, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

In the environment control device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to determine in detail whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range, and therefore air conditioning is performed so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. The machine can be controlled in detail.
In the environmental control device according to the tenth aspect of the invention, priority is given to a plurality of indoor air environments to determine whether the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. Things can be preferentially comfortable.

In the environment control device according to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the comfortable range of the indoor air environment is determined based on the information of the user's comfort, so the comfortable range can be determined for each user. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be made comfortable according to the user's preference.
In the environmental control device according to the twelfth aspect of the invention, since the comfortable range determined by the determining unit is stored, information on the comfortable range determined by the determining unit can be referred to. For this reason, it can be determined whether the indoor air environment is within a comfortable range that suits the user's preference.

In the environmental control device according to the thirteenth aspect of the invention, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range while the energy amount does not exceed the target upper limit value. It is possible to make the indoor air environment comfortable while making it easier.
In the environmental control system according to the fourteenth aspect of the invention, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. The air conditioner can be controlled to be within the comfort range. Alternatively, since the information indicating whether the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range is transmitted to the air conditioner, the air conditioner may determine a control signal that causes the indoor air environment to be within the comfortable range. If possible, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range without making the user aware of the comfortable range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

In the environmental control method according to the fifteenth aspect of the invention, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. The air conditioner can be controlled to be within the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
In the environmental control method according to the sixteenth aspect of the invention, information indicating whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range is transmitted to the air conditioner, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. If the air conditioner can determine the signal, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

In the environmental control program according to the seventeenth aspect of the invention, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. Therefore, the indoor air environment is changed without making the user aware of the comfort range. The air conditioner can be controlled to be within the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.
In the environmental control program according to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, information on whether or not the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range is transmitted to the air conditioner, so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range. If the air conditioner can determine the signal, the air conditioner can be controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. For this reason, the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of it.

[First Embodiment]
A conceptual diagram of an environmental control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Moreover, the block diagram of the component of the environmental control system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown in FIG. The environment control system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a system for mainly controlling the air conditioning environment of the room RM.
<Entire configuration of environmental control system 1>
The environment control system 1 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes an environment control device 10 and an air conditioner 20. The environment control device 10 is installed in the room RM and can be carried. The environment control device 10 has, for example, an outline of Pichon-kun (registered trademark). The air conditioner 20 mainly harmonizes the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1).

<Configuration of Environmental Control Device 10>
The environment control device 10 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes a detection unit 11, a determination unit 12, a generation unit 13, a transmission unit 14, and a storage unit 15, as shown in FIG. The storage unit 15 mainly stores comfort range information 18 and control information 19.
The detection part 11 shown in FIG. 2 detects the air environment of indoor RM (refer FIG. 1). The determination unit 12 receives information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the detection unit 11. The determination unit 12 refers to the storage unit 15 and acquires the comfort range information 18. The determination unit 12 determines whether the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range based on the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the comfort range information 18. . The generation unit 13 receives information on the result of determination by the determination unit 12 and information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the determination unit 12. Here, the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 is information indicating whether or not the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. The generation unit 13 refers to the storage unit 15 and acquires the control information 19. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 and the air environment information of the room RM (see FIG. 1), the generation unit 13 causes the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) to be within the comfort range. Control signal is generated. The transmission unit 14 receives information on the control signal from the generation unit 13. The transmission unit 14 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 20 via a wireless line based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12.

<Configuration of air conditioner 20>
The air conditioner 20 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes a receiving unit 21 and an environment providing unit 22 as shown in FIG.
The receiving unit 21 illustrated in FIG. 2 receives a control signal from the environment control apparatus 10 via a wireless line. The environment providing unit 22 receives the control signal from the receiving unit 21. The environment providing unit 22 provides an air conditioning environment to the room RM (see FIG. 1) based on the control signal.

<Composition of comfort range information 18>
The comfort range information 18 illustrated in FIG. 2 is information indicating in which case the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. The comfort range information 18 is, for example, information shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the comfort range information 18 mainly includes an environment column 181, a lower limit column 182, and an upper limit column 183. By referring to the comfort range information 18 shown in FIG. 4, for example, it can be seen that the temperature comfort range is 20 ° C. to 26 ° C. Or it turns out that the comfortable range of humidity is 40%-70%, for example. Or it turns out that the comfortable range of a temperature difference with a dew point is 4 degreeC or more, for example. Here, the temperature difference from the dew point is
Temperature difference from dew point = (room temperature)-(dew point temperature) (1)
It is calculated by the following formula. Or it turns out that the comfortable range of the density | concentration of dust is 0.10 mg / m3 or less, for example.

<Configuration of control information 19>
The control information 19 illustrated in FIG. 2 is information that is a candidate for the content of the control signal generated by the generation unit 13. The control information 19 is information shown in FIG. 5, for example. As shown in FIG. 5, the control information 19 mainly includes an environment column 191, a lower limit column 192, an upper limit column 193, and a control content column 194. By referring to the control information 19 shown in FIG. 5, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “automatic operation at a set temperature of 24 ° C.” should be generated when the temperature is 27 ° C. or higher. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “automatic operation at a set temperature of 24 ° C.” should be generated when the temperature is 19 ° C. or lower. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “dehumidifying operation with“ low air flow ”” should be generated when the temperature difference from the dew point is 4 ° C. or more. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “dehumidifying operation with“ high air flow ”” should be generated when the temperature difference from the dew point is 0 ° C. to 4 ° C. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “ventilation operation with“ high air flow ”” should be generated when the temperature difference from the dew point is 0 ° C. or less. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “air cleaning operation with an air volume“ strong ”” should be generated when the dust concentration is 0.15 mg / m 3 or more. Alternatively, for example, it is understood that a control signal for “air cleaning operation with“ low air flow ”” should be generated when the dust concentration is 0.10 mg / m 3 to 0.15 mg / m 3.

<Flow of processing in which the environment control system 1 controls the air environment of the room RM>
The flow of processing in which the environment control system 1 shown in FIG. 1 controls the air environment of the room RM will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S1 shown in FIG. 3, the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is detected. That is, the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) is detected by the detection unit 11 shown in FIG.

  In step S2 shown in FIG. 3, it is determined whether or not the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is within the comfort range. That is, the air environment information of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is received from the detection unit 11 by the determination unit 12 of the environment control device 10 illustrated in FIG. The determination unit 12 refers to the storage unit 15 and acquires the comfort range information 18. The determination unit 12 determines whether the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range based on the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the comfort range information 18. The When it is determined that it is within the comfortable range, the process proceeds to step S1, and when it is determined that it is not within the comfortable range, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3 shown in FIG. 3, a control signal is generated. That is, the generation unit 13 of the environment control device 10 illustrated in FIG. 2 receives information on the result of determination by the determination unit 12 and information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the determination unit 12. Here, the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 is information indicating whether or not the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. The storage unit 15 is referred to by the generation unit 13 and the control information 19 is acquired. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 and the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) by the generation unit 13, the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. Control signals are generated.

  In step S4 shown in FIG. 3, a control signal is transmitted. That is, the information of the control signal is received from the generation unit 13 by the transmission unit 14 of the environment control apparatus 10 illustrated in FIG. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12, the transmission unit 14 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 20 via a wireless line. A control signal is received from the environment control apparatus 10 via a wireless line by the receiving unit 21 of the air conditioner 20 shown in FIG. The environment providing unit 22 receives the control signal from the receiving unit 21.

In step S5 shown in FIG. 3, an air conditioning environment is provided. That is, the environment providing unit 22 of the air conditioner 20 shown in FIG. 2 provides the air conditioning environment to the room RM (see FIG. 1) based on the control signal.
<Characteristics related to environmental control system 1>
(1)
Here, the detection unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 detects the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1). The determination unit 12 receives information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the detection unit 11. The determination unit 12 determines whether the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range based on the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the comfort range information 18. . The generation unit 13 receives information on the result determined by the determination unit 12 and information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the determination unit 12. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 and the air environment information of the room RM (see FIG. 1), the generation unit 13 causes the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) to be within the comfort range. Control signal is generated. The transmission unit 14 receives information on the control signal from the generation unit 13. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12, the transmission unit 14 transmits a control signal via the wireless line so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range. To do. Thereby, the air conditioner 20 receives the control signal through which the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range via the wireless line.

  Therefore, since a control signal is sent to the air conditioner 20 so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range, the user (not shown) is not aware of the comfort range. It is possible to control the air conditioner 20 so that the air environment of the RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. For this reason, it is possible to automatically make the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) comfortable without making the user (not shown) aware of it.

(2)
Here, the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is the temperature of the room RM, the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, and the concentration of dust in the room (see FIG. 4). The detection part 11 shown in FIG. 2 detects the air environment of indoor RM (refer FIG. 1). The determination unit 12 receives information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the detection unit 11. The determination unit 12 determines whether the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range based on the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the comfort range information 18. . The generation unit 13 receives information on the result determined by the determination unit 12 and information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the determination unit 12. Based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12 and the air environment information of the room RM (see FIG. 1), the generation unit 13 causes the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) to be within the comfort range. Control signal is generated. The transmission unit 14 receives information on the control signal from the generation unit 13. The transmission unit 14 transmits a control signal such that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range based on the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12. As a result, the air conditioner 20 receives a control signal such that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range.

Therefore, since it is possible to determine in detail whether or not the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is within the range of the comfort range, air conditioning is performed so that the air environment of the room RM is within the range of the comfort range. The machine 20 can be controlled in detail.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
(A) The air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is the temperature of the room RM, the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, the pressure of the room RM, the airflow of the room RM, and the concentration of harmful substances in the room RM. It may be at least one of the dust concentration in the room RM and the negative ion concentration in the room RM. Here, the harmful substance may be, for example, at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, allergen, mite, mold, formaldehyde, organic compound, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and environmental hormones. . The detector 11 shown in FIG. 2 measures the temperature of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, and the pressure of the room RM, obtains the dew point temperature of the room RM from these, and obtains the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM. A temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM may be detected. Further, the detection unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 detects the temperature of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, and the atmospheric pressure of the room RM, and the determination unit 12 predicts the weather based on these information, and the predicted weather is also calculated. In consideration, it may be determined whether the air environment of the room RM is within the comfort range. Further, the generation unit 13 may generate the control signal in consideration of the weather forecast. In this case, it is possible to determine in more detail whether or not the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is within the range of the comfort range, and the air conditioner so that the air environment of the room RM is within the range of the comfort range. 20 can be controlled in more detail.

Information on the air environment of the room RM detected by the detection unit 12 may be accumulated in the storage unit 15. Furthermore, information on the air environment of the room RM stored in the storage unit 15 may be analyzed. Accordingly, the air conditioner 20 can be controlled so that the air environment of the room RM is predicted to change in the room RM and the air environment of the room RM is within the comfortable range.
The generation unit 13 illustrated in FIG. 2 may generate a control signal such that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range based only on the information of the determination result of the determination unit 12. Good. In this case, the lower limit column 192 and the upper limit column 193 shown in FIG. The control content column 194 may store content that should be navigated when the user falls outside the comfort range regardless of whether the comfort range is higher or lower.

  (B) The air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is the temperature of the room RM, the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, the pressure of the room RM, the airflow of the room RM, and the concentration of harmful substances in the room RM. The concentration of dust in the room RM and the concentration of negative ions in the room RM may be at least two or more. Here, the harmful substance may be, for example, at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, allergen, mite, mold, formaldehyde, organic compound, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and environmental hormones. . In this case, the determination unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 assigns priorities to the plurality of air environments in the room RM (see FIG. 1), and the information on the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the comfort range information 18 are given. Based on this, it may be determined whether or not the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. For example, when the priority is in the order of the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM (see FIG. 1), the determination unit 12 determines that the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is comfortable. If it is within the range, the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range even if the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is not within the comfortable range. judge. Thereby, important things (for example, temperature of indoor RM (refer FIG. 1)) among the air environments of indoor RM (refer FIG. 1) can be preferentially made comfortable.

  (C) The air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is the temperature of the room RM, the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM, the humidity of the room RM, the pressure of the room RM, the airflow of the room RM, and the concentration of harmful substances in the room RM. The concentration of dust in the room RM and the concentration of negative ions in the room RM may be at least two or more. Here, the harmful substance may be, for example, at least one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, allergen, mite, mold, formaldehyde, organic compound, VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), and environmental hormones. . In this case, the generation unit 13 illustrated in FIG. 2 assigns priorities to a plurality of air environments in the room RM (see FIG. 1), and information on the results determined by the determination unit 12 and the air in the room RM (see FIG. 1). Based on the environmental information, a control signal may be generated so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfortable range. For example, consider a case where the priority is in the order of the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) and the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM (see FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 5, if the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is 19 ° C. or lower, a control signal for “automatic operation at a set temperature of 24 ° C.” is generated. On the other hand, if the temperature difference from the dew point of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is 0 ° C. or less, a control signal for “ventilation operation with air flow“ strong ”” is generated. In this case, if the ventilation is forcibly performed even though the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is lower than the comfortable range, the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) becomes even lower than the comfortable range. . Therefore, the generation unit 13 generates a control signal based on only the control content “automatic operation at a set temperature of 24 ° C.” without adopting the control content “ventilation operation with air flow“ strong ””. Therefore, a priority is given to a plurality of air environments, and a control signal is generated so that the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) is within the comfort range. Thus, a control signal can be generated.

  (D) The content of the control signal generated by the generation unit 13 shown in FIG. 2 includes the operation mode of the air conditioner 20, the set temperature of the air conditioner 20, the set humidity of the air conditioner 20, the set air volume of the air conditioner 20, and the air conditioner 20. May be set for at least one of the set air direction, the dehumidification amount of the air conditioner 20, the humidification amount of the air conditioner 20, the ventilation amount of the air conditioner 20, and the air cleaning capability of the air conditioner 20. Therefore, the operation mode of the air conditioner 20, the set temperature of the air conditioner 20, the set humidity of the air conditioner 20, the set air volume of the air conditioner 20, the set air direction of the air conditioner 20, the dehumidification amount of the air conditioner 20, and the humidification amount of the air conditioner 20 Since the control signal for at least one of the ventilation amount of the air conditioner 20 and the air cleaning capability of the air conditioner 20 can be generated, the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) can be made comfortable in detail. .

  (E) The environment control apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 may further include a determination unit 16 and an input unit 17 as shown in FIG. That is, a feeling of comfort with respect to the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is input to the input unit 17. The determination unit 16 receives comfort information from the input unit 17. The determination unit 16 determines the comfortable range of the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) based on the comfort information. The storage unit 15 receives information on the comfort range determined by the determination unit 16 from the determination unit 16. The storage unit 15 stores the comfortable range determined by the determination unit 16. That is, the determination unit 16 rewrites the comfort range information 18 in the storage unit 15 from the default information based on the determined comfort range information.

  For example, the input unit 17 may be input that the forehead 34 of the environment control device 10 (Pichonkun) shown in FIG. 1 is pressed, and the hand 32 of the environment control device 10 (Pichonkun) may be input. It may be input that it is comfortable by being gripped, or it may be input that it is comfortable when the stomach 33 of the environment control device 10 (Pichonkun) is pushed. Alternatively, for example, a voice “comfortable” may be input to the input unit 17 via a voice device such as a microphone. These points are different from the first embodiment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the flow of processing in which the environment control system 1 shown in FIG. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, the same processes as those shown in FIG.
In step S11 shown in FIG. 6, a user (not shown) of the environment control device 10 shown in FIG. 1 determines whether or not the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) is comfortable. If it is determined that it is comfortable, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined that it is not comfortable, the process proceeds to step S1.

In step S12 shown in FIG. 6, the user (not shown) of the environment control apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 inputs a feeling of comfort regarding the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1). That is, a feeling of comfort with respect to the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is input to the input unit 17 of the environment control device 10 shown in FIG. The determination unit 16 receives comfort information from the input unit 17.
In step S13 shown in FIG. 6, the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is detected. That is, the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) is detected by the detection unit 11 of the environment control device 10 shown in FIG. The determination unit 16 receives information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the detection unit 11.

  In step S14 shown in FIG. 6, the comfortable range of the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is determined. That is, the determination unit 16 illustrated in FIG. 2 determines the comfortable range of the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) based on the comfort information. For example, when the temperature of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is 21 ° C., the comfortable temperature range of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is 20 ° C. to 26 ° C. (see FIG. 4). The center of the range is shifted from 23 ° C. to 21 ° C., and the comfortable temperature range of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is determined to be 18 ° C. to 24 ° C.

  In step S15 shown in FIG. 6, the comfortable range of the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is stored. That is, the storage unit 15 illustrated in FIG. 2 receives information on the comfort range determined by the determination unit 16 from the determination unit 16. The comfortable range determined by the determination unit 16 is stored by the storage unit 15. That is, the comfortable range information 18 is rewritten from the default information by the storage unit 15 based on the comfortable range information determined by the determining unit 16.

Therefore, since the comfortable range of the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is determined based on the comfort feeling information of the user (not shown), the comfortable range is determined for each user (not shown). Can do. For this reason, the air environment of room RM can be made comfortable according to a user's (not shown) preference. Moreover, since the comfortable range determined by the determining unit 16 (see FIG. 2) is stored, information on the comfortable range determined by the determining unit 16 (see FIG. 2) can be referred to. For this reason, it is possible to generate a control signal such that the air environment of the room RM is within a comfortable range that suits the user (not shown).

Note that step S15 shown in FIG. 6 may be omitted. In this case, the comfort range may be changed only when a comfortable feeling is input to the input unit 17 shown in FIG. 2, and the comfort range information 18 may be the default comfort range information otherwise. In this case, the comfort range information 18 is not rewritten and remains default information. The information of the comfortable range determined by the determination unit 16 is passed to the determination unit 12 without passing through the storage unit 15.

In addition, when it is determined that the user is not comfortable in step S11 illustrated in FIG. 6, the input unit 17 illustrated in FIG. In this case, the comfortable range of the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 1) may be determined by the determination unit 16 so that the air environment that is considered uncomfortable is removed.
(F) The environment control apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 may further include a calculation unit 18 as shown in FIG. In this case, the calculation unit 18 receives information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) from the determination unit 12. The calculation unit 18 calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner 20 to harmonize the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1). Here, the amount of energy is the amount of power. The determination unit 12 receives information on the energy amount from the calculation unit 18 and further determines whether or not the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value. The generation unit 13 receives information from the determination unit 12 as to whether or not the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value. When the generation unit 13 receives information indicating that the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value, the control unit is changed to change the control signal. That is, the generation unit 13 generates a control signal based on the information determined by the determination unit so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range so that the energy amount does not exceed the predetermined target upper limit value. To do. These points are different from the first embodiment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the flow of processing in which the environment control system 1 shown in FIG. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, the same processes as those shown in FIG.
In step S21 shown in FIG. 7, the energy amount is calculated. That is, information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1) is received from the determination unit 12 by the calculation unit 18 of the environment control device 10 illustrated in FIG. The calculation unit 18 calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner 20 to harmonize the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 1). The determination unit 12 receives information on the amount of energy from the calculation unit 18.

In step S22 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined by the determination unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 whether or not the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value. When it is determined that the energy amount exceeds the predetermined target upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S23 shown in FIG. 7, and when it is determined that the energy amount does not exceed the predetermined target upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S4. It is done.
In step S23 shown in FIG. 7, the control signal is changed. That is, the generation unit 13 of the environment control device 10 illustrated in FIG. 2 receives information indicating that the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value. The control content is changed by the generation unit 13 and the control signal is changed.

Therefore, it is possible to control the air conditioner 20 so that the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 1 is within the comfortable range while preventing the energy amount from exceeding the target upper limit value. The air environment of RM can be made comfortable.
Note that the determination in step S <b> 22 illustrated in FIG. 7 may be performed by the generation unit 13. In this case, information on the amount of energy is received from the calculation unit 18 by the generation unit 13 in step S21 illustrated in FIG. The amount of energy may be at least one of, for example, the amount of electric power, the amount of gas, the amount of water, and the amount of petroleum (such as gasoline).

  (G) As shown in FIG. 8, the environment control system 1a may include an environment control device 10a and an air conditioner 20a. As shown in FIG. 9, the environment control device 10a may not include the generation unit 13 (see FIG. 2). The air conditioner 20a may include a control unit 23a. In this case, the transmission part 14 receives the information of the result determined by the determination part 12a from the determination part 12a. The transmission part 14 transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part 12a to the air conditioner 20a via a wireless line. The receiving unit 21 of the air conditioner 20a receives information on the result determined by the determining unit 12a from the environment control device 10a via a wireless line. The control unit 23a of the air conditioner 20a receives the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12a from the reception unit 21, and generates a control signal so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 8) is within the comfortable range. . The environment providing unit 22 receives a control signal from the control unit 23a, and provides an air conditioning environment to the room RM (see FIG. 8) based on the control signal. These points are different from the first embodiment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the flow of processing in which the environment control system 1a shown in FIG. 8 controls the air environment of the room RM differs from the first embodiment in the following points. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, the same processes as those shown in FIG.
In step S31 shown in FIG. 10, information about the determination result is transmitted. That is, information on the result of determination by the determination unit 12a is received from the determination unit 12a by the transmission unit 14 of the environment control device 10a illustrated in FIG. The information on the result determined by the determination unit 12a is transmitted to the air conditioner 20a by the transmission unit 14 via the wireless line.

  In step S32 shown in FIG. 10, a control signal is generated. That is, the information of the result determined by the determination unit 12a is received from the environment control device 10a via the wireless line by the reception unit 21 of the air conditioner 20a illustrated in FIG. The control unit 23a of the air conditioner 20a receives information on the result of determination by the determination unit 12a from the reception unit 21, and generates a control signal so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 8) is within the comfortable range. Is done. The environment providing unit 22 receives a control signal from the control unit 23a.

  Accordingly, information indicating whether or not the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 8 is within the comfort range is transmitted to the air conditioner 20a, so that the control signal that causes the air environment of the room RM to be within the comfort range. Can be determined by the air conditioner 20a. For this reason, it is possible to control the air conditioner 20a so that the air environment of the room RM is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. As a result, it is possible to automatically make the air environment of the room RM comfortable without making the user aware of it.

  (H) In the modification (G) of the first embodiment, the environment control device 10a may further include a calculation unit 18. In this case, the calculation unit 18 calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner 20a to harmonize the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 8). The determination unit 12a receives energy amount information from the calculation unit 18. Based on the information on the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 8), the determination unit 12a determines whether the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value and the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 8) is within the comfortable range. It is judged whether it is in. These points are different from the modification (G) of the first embodiment. Therefore, the air conditioner 20a can be controlled so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 8) is within the comfortable range while the energy amount does not exceed the target upper limit value, so that energy saving is achieved. The air environment of the room RM (refer to FIG. 8) can be made comfortable while aiming at.

  (I) Information is transmitted from the environmental control apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 to the air conditioner 20 via a wireless line. As “wireless”, infrared rays or radio waves may be used. Information may be transmitted from the environmental control device 10 to the air conditioner 20 via a wired line instead of being transmitted via a wireless line. When information is transmitted via a wired line, the connection between the environmental control apparatus 10 and the wired line may be disconnected when the environmental control apparatus 10 is carried. At this time, the environment control device 10 and the air conditioner 20 may be further connected by a wireless line. The air conditioner 20 may be, for example, not only a normal air conditioner but also, for example, a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, and an air cleaner. There may be a plurality of air conditioners 20. The air conditioner may be, for example, at least one of a normal air conditioner, a cooling device, a heating device, a ventilation device, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, and an air cleaner. The external shape of the environment control device 10 does not have to be sharp. For example, it may be a stuffed animal, like a folding chair or table, like a picture frame, a desk lamp, pencil case, etc. Anything can be used as long as it is portable.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 11 shows a conceptual diagram of an environmental control system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, the block diagram of each component of the environmental control system 100 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is shown in FIG. 11 and 12, the same components as those of the environmental control system 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 are indicated by the same numbers. The environment control system 100 shown in FIG. 11 is a system for mainly controlling the air conditioning environment of the room RM. The environment control device 110 is installed in the room RM and can be carried.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the environmental control system 100 has the same basic structure as that of the first embodiment and the same components as in FIG. 2, but as shown in FIG. The control device 10 is different from the first embodiment in that the control device 10 is a portable information terminal such as a notebook computer.
Since a control signal is sent to the air conditioner 20 so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 11) is within the comfort range, the air environment is within the comfort range without making the user aware of the comfort range. It is the same as that of a 1st embodiment that the air conditioner 20 can be controlled to become. Therefore, even with such an environment control system 100, it is possible to automatically make the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 11) comfortable without making the user aware of it.

<Modification of Second Embodiment>
(A) The input unit 117 shown in FIG. 12 may be the keyboard 132 shown in FIG. In this case, detailed information can be input as a feeling of comfort for the air environment of the room RM. The environment control device 110 may be a portable information terminal other than a notebook computer. For example, it may be a mobile phone, an electronic notebook, or anything that can be carried.

  (B) As shown in FIG. 13, the environment control system 100a may include an environment control device 110a and an air conditioner 20a. As shown in FIG. 14, the environment control device 110a may not include the generation unit 13 (see FIG. 12). The air conditioner 20a may include a control unit 23a. In this case, the transmission part 14 receives the information of the result determined by the determination part 12a from the determination part 12a. The transmission part 14 transmits the information of the result determined by the determination part 12a to the air conditioner 20a via a wireless line. The receiving unit 21 of the air conditioner 20a receives information on the result determined by the determining unit 12a from the environment control device 110a via a wireless line. The control unit 23a of the air conditioner 20a receives information on the result determined by the determination unit 12a from the reception unit 21, and generates a control signal so that the air environment in the room RM (see FIG. 13) is within the comfortable range. . The environment providing unit 22 receives a control signal from the control unit 23a, and provides an air conditioning environment to the room RM (see FIG. 13) based on the control signal. These points are different from the first embodiment.

Moreover, the flow of the process in which the environment control system 100a shown in FIG. 13 controls the air environment of the room RM is the same as that of the modification (G) of the first embodiment (see FIG. 10).
Accordingly, information indicating whether or not the air environment of the room RM shown in FIG. 13 is within the comfort range is transmitted to the air conditioner 20a. Can be determined by the air conditioner 20a. For this reason, it is possible to control the air conditioner 20a so that the air environment of the room RM is within the comfortable range without making the user aware of the comfortable range. As a result, it is possible to automatically make the air environment of the room RM comfortable without making the user aware of it.

  (C) In the modification (B) of the second embodiment, the environment control device 110a shown in FIG. 13 may further include a calculation unit 18, as shown in FIG. In this case, the calculation unit 18 calculates the amount of energy required for the air conditioner 20a to harmonize the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 13). The determination unit 12a receives energy amount information from the calculation unit 18. Based on the information on the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 13), the determination unit 12a determines whether the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value, and the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 13) is within the comfort range. It is judged whether it is in. These points are different from the modification (B) of the second embodiment. Therefore, the air conditioner 20a can be controlled so that the air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 13) is within the comfortable range while the energy amount does not exceed the target upper limit value, so that energy saving is achieved. The air environment of the room RM (see FIG. 13) can be made comfortable while aiming at.

  The environment control device, the environment control system, the environment control method, and the environment control program according to the present invention have the effect that the indoor air environment can be automatically made comfortable without making the user aware of the environment control. It is useful as an apparatus, an environmental control system, an environmental control method, an environmental control program, and the like.

The conceptual diagram of the environmental control system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the environmental control system by 1st Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process in which an environmental control system controls indoor air environment. The conceptual diagram which shows the content of the comfort range information. The conceptual diagram which shows the content of proposal information. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process in which an environmental control system controls an air environment by the input of a feeling of indoor comfort. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process in which an environment control system controls an air environment in consideration of indoor energy consumption. The conceptual diagram of the environmental control system by the modification of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the environment control system by the modification of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The flowchart (modification) which shows the flow of the process in which an environmental control system controls the air environment of room RM. The conceptual diagram of the environmental control system by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the environment control system by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the environment control system by the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram of the environment control system by the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1a, 100, 100a Environmental control system 10, 10a, 110, 110a Environmental control device 20, 20a Air conditioner 11 Detection unit 12, 12a Determination unit 13 Generation unit 14 Transmission unit 15 Storage unit 16 Determination unit 17, 117 Input unit 18 Calculation unit RM room

Claims (18)

An environmental control device (10, 110) installed indoors and portable.
A detector (11) for detecting the indoor air environment;
A determination unit (12) for determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on information on the air environment in the room;
Based on at least the information of the determination result of the determination unit (12), the air conditioner (20) harmonizing the indoor air environment is controlled so that the indoor air environment is within the comfort range. A transmission unit (14) for transmitting a signal;
With
Environmental control device (10, 110). A generator (13) that generates a control signal so that the air environment in the room is within the comfort range based on at least information of a result determined by the determination unit (12);
The environmental control device (10, 110) according to claim 1. The indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor air current, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, At least one of a concentration and a negative ion concentration in the room,
The environment control device (10, 110) according to claim 1 or 2. The indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor air current, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, At least two of the concentration and the negative ion concentration in the room,
The determination unit (12) prioritizes the plurality of air environments in the room, and the air environment in the room is within the comfort range based on information on the plurality of air environments in the room. Determine if there is,
The environment control device (10, 110) according to claim 1 or 2. An input unit (17, 117) for inputting a feeling of comfort for the air environment in the room;
A determination unit (16) for determining the comfort range of the air environment in the room based on the comfort information;
Further equipped with,
The environmental control device (10, 110) according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A storage unit (15) for storing the comfort range determined by the determination unit (16);
The environmental control device (10, 110) according to claim 5. The air conditioner (20) further includes a calculation unit (18) for calculating the amount of energy required to harmonize the indoor air environment.
The generating unit (13) is configured so that the indoor air environment is within the comfortable range so that the amount of energy does not exceed a predetermined target upper limit value based on at least information of a result determined by the determining unit (12). Generate a control signal that is within range,
The environment control device (10, 110) according to any one of claims 2 to 6. An environmental control device (10a, 110a) that is installed indoors and can be carried;
A detector (11) for detecting the indoor air environment;
A determination unit (12a) for determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on the information on the air environment in the room;
A transmission unit (14) that transmits the determination result of the determination unit (12a) to an air conditioner (20a) that harmonizes the air environment in the room;
With
Environmental control device (10a, 110a). The indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor air current, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, At least one of a concentration and a negative ion concentration in the room,
The environmental control device (10a, 110a) according to claim 8. The indoor air environment includes the indoor temperature, the temperature difference from the indoor dew point, the indoor humidity, the indoor air pressure, the indoor air current, the indoor harmful substance concentration, the indoor dust concentration, At least two of the concentration and the negative ion concentration in the room,
The determination unit (12a) prioritizes the plurality of air environments in the room, and the air environment in the room is within the comfort range based on information on the plurality of air environments in the room. Determine if there is,
The environmental control device (10a, 110a) according to claim 8. An input unit (17, 117) for inputting a feeling of comfort for the air environment in the room;
A determination unit (16) for determining the comfort range of the air environment in the room based on the comfort information;
Further equipped with,
The environment control device (10a, 110a) according to any one of claims 8 to 10. A storage unit (15) for storing the comfort range determined by the determination unit (16);
The environmental control device (10a, 110a) according to claim 11. The air conditioner (20a) further includes a calculation unit (18) that calculates the amount of energy required to harmonize the indoor air environment.
Based on the information on the air environment in the room, the determination unit (12a) determines whether the energy amount exceeds a predetermined target upper limit value and whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range. Whether or not
The environment control device (10a, 110a) according to any one of claims 8 to 12. The environmental control device (10, 10a, 110, 110a) according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
Based on information received from the environment control device (10, 10a, 110, 110a), an air conditioner that harmonizes the air environment in the room so that the air environment in the room falls within the comfort range. (20, 20a),
With
Environmental control system (1, 1a, 100, 100a). In an apparatus (10, 110) that is installed indoors and can be carried, an environmental control method for controlling the air environment in the room,
A detection step in which the air environment in the room is detected;
A determination step of determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on the information on the air environment in the room;
Based on at least information on the result determined in the determination step, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner (20) that harmonizes the air environment in the room so that the air environment in the room is within the comfort range. A transmission step to be transmitted;
With
Environmental control method. In an apparatus (10a, 110a) that is installed indoors and is portable, an environmental control method in which the air environment in the room is controlled,
A detection step in which the air environment in the room is detected;
A determination step of determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on the information on the air environment in the room;
A transmission step in which information of the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to an air conditioner (20a) that harmonizes the air environment in the room;
With
Environmental control method. An environment control program for causing a device (10, 110) installed indoors to be portable and controlling the air environment in the room,
A detection step in which the air environment in the room is detected;
A determination step of determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on the information on the air environment in the room;
Based on at least information on the result determined in the determination step, a control signal is sent to the air conditioner (20) that harmonizes the air environment in the room so that the air environment in the room is within the comfort range. A transmission step to be transmitted;
With
Environmental control program. An environment control program for causing a device (10a, 110a) installed indoors to be portable to control the indoor air environment,
A detection step in which the air environment in the room is detected;
A determination step of determining whether the air environment in the room is within a comfortable range based on the information on the air environment in the room;
A transmission step in which information of the result determined in the determination step is transmitted to an air conditioner (20a) that harmonizes the air environment in the room;
With
Environmental control program.

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