JP2012163277A - Device for controlling air conditioning operation, and air conditioning system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for controlling air conditioning operation that can generate an atmospheric environment that is more comfortable for a user while reducing work and load of the user as much as possible, and to provide an air conditioning system.SOLUTION: The device 4 for controlling air conditioning operation is configured to receive fat information that is output from a fat measurement unit for obtaining the fat information indicating a measurement value of body fat, via a predetermined communication route; calculate a control value that is used for air conditioning operation of an air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation, from the measurement value indicated in the received fat information; and output the control value to the air conditioning unit.

Description

  The present invention belongs to the field of air conditioning technology for performing an air conditioning operation of an indoor or indoor air environment.

  For example, the following Patent Documents 1 and 2 propose techniques for providing users with a more comfortable air environment.

  In Patent Document 1 below, a PMV value, which is a thermal sensation index, is calculated from a plurality of process variables such as room temperature and clothing state, and one of a plurality of personal computers installed in a room is turned on. Then, the average value of each owner's PMV value corresponding to the IP address of the personal computer turned on is calculated as the target PMV value, and the air conditioning control is performed using the room temperature setting value based on the deviation between the calculated two PMV values. Techniques to do are disclosed.

  In the following Patent Document 2, an air conditioner and a remote control device (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller) are configured to be able to communicate with each other, the remote controller is configured to be able to input information such as body fat percentage, When the information is input, the remote controller selects an optimum operation pattern from a plurality of operation patterns prepared in advance based on the information input by the remote controller, and operates the air conditioner with the selected operation pattern. There has been proposed a system for transmitting a control signal for causing an air conditioner from the remote controller.

JP 2007-315631 A (released on December 6, 2007) JP 2008-70093 A (published March 27, 2008)

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, although the thermal sensation is taken into consideration when performing the air conditioning control, there is no description regarding the point of considering body fat that can greatly affect the thermal sensation.

  Moreover, in the said patent document 2, in addition to the operation | work which measures body fat using a certain means, the operation | work which inputs this measured value to the said remote control will be imposed on a user, and is troublesome.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides an air conditioning operation control device and an air conditioning system capable of generating a more comfortable air environment for the user while reducing the work and burden of the user as much as possible. The purpose is to do.

  The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention receives the fat information output from the fat measurement unit that acquires fat information indicating the measured value of body fat via a predetermined communication path, and the measured value indicated by the received fat information. The control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation is calculated, and the control value is output to the air conditioning unit.

  According to the present invention, when the user causes the fat measurement unit to measure body fat, the fat information output by the fat measurement unit is received by the air conditioning operation control device via a predetermined communication path. And the control value for the said air-conditioning part to perform air-conditioning operation | movement is calculated by the said air-conditioning operation control apparatus from the measured value which this received fat information shows. That is, from the viewpoint of the user, if the body fat is measured by the fat measuring unit, the control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit is automatically set.

  As a result, it is possible to avoid imposing the work of inputting measured values into the apparatus as in the prior art.

  Further, according to the present invention, a control value is calculated as the control value so that an air conditioning operation suitable for the measurement value of the user is performed. This makes it possible to generate a more comfortable air environment for the user.

  From the above, according to the present invention, it is possible to generate a more comfortable air environment while reducing the burden on the user due to the input operation of the measured value to the apparatus as in the prior art as much as possible. .

  Further, the air conditioning operation control device according to the present invention is adapted to the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation calculated by using the fat information acquired by the fat measuring unit that acquires fat information indicating the measured value of body fat. A control value to be used is received via a predetermined communication path, and the control value is output to the air conditioning unit.

  According to this invention, when the control value calculated using the fat information is received via the predetermined communication path, the control value is output to the air conditioning unit. That is, from the viewpoint of the user, if the body fat is measured by the fat measuring unit, the control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit is automatically set.

  As a result, it is possible to avoid imposing the work of inputting measured values into the apparatus as in the prior art.

  Further, according to the present invention, a control value is calculated as the control value so that an air conditioning operation suitable for the measurement value of the user is performed. This makes it possible to generate a more comfortable air environment for the user.

  From the above, according to the present invention, it is possible to generate a more comfortable air environment while reducing the burden on the user due to the input operation of the measured value to the apparatus as in the prior art as much as possible. .

  The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that a target temperature during the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit is calculated as the control value.

  According to this invention, since the air conditioning operation control device calculates the target temperature during the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit as the control value, the indoor temperature can generate a more comfortable environment for the user. .

  Moreover, the air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention includes an identification unit that identifies a measurement target person of the fat measurement unit based on a correspondence relationship between a plurality of air-conditioning units and one or a plurality of measurement target persons registered in advance. It is configured to be able to communicate with an air conditioning unit specifying unit that specifies an air conditioning unit corresponding to the measurement target identified by the identification unit, and the identifying unit identified as a control value of the air conditioning unit specified by the air conditioning unit specifying unit The control value corresponding to the measurement value of the measurement subject is calculated and output to the air conditioning unit specified by the air conditioning unit specifying unit.

  According to this invention, when there are a plurality of air-conditioning units that are controlled by the air-conditioning operation control device, the measurement target person is only applied to the air-conditioning unit associated with the measurement target person among the air-conditioning units. A control value corresponding to the measured value of the body fat contained in the human body is set. This makes it possible to generate an air environment that is comfortable for the measurement subject only in the space necessary for the measurement subject.

  Moreover, the air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention uses a result of identifying a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air-conditioning unit at a certain point in time, and a plurality of users use the same air-conditioning unit simultaneously. The control value to be output to the same air conditioning unit is determined based on the priority order among users in the situation.

  According to the present invention, when a situation occurs in which a plurality of users use the same air conditioning unit at the same time, an identification result that identifies the plurality of users who are using the plurality of users at the same time, and a plurality of the same air conditioning units are provided. The control value to be output to the same air-conditioning unit is determined based on the priority order among users in the situation where the user uses them at the same time, so that each user feels uncomfortable or dissatisfied It is possible to generate an air environment that can reduce as much as possible.

  The air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention is based on the priority order among a plurality of measurement subjects registered in advance when the measurement subject is identified by the identification unit that identifies the measurement subjects of the fat measurement unit. The fat information used for calculating the control value is selected from the fat information output from the fat measurement unit.

  According to this invention, in a state where the air conditioning unit is performing an air conditioning operation based on a control value corresponding to a measurement value of a certain user, another user who can use the air conditioning unit measures body fat. When performed, the fat information used for calculating the control value is selected from the fat information output from the fat measurement unit based on the priority order among a plurality of measurement subjects. Thereby, also by this invention, it becomes possible to produce | generate the air environment which can reduce as much as possible discomfort and dissatisfaction to each user.

  The air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the control value is calculated using relationship information stored in a storage unit that stores relationship information indicating a relationship between the measured value and the control value. It is.

  According to the present invention, since the control value corresponding to the measurement value is only obtained from the relation information stored in the storage unit, the control value corresponding to the measurement value can be easily calculated.

  An air conditioning operation control device according to the present invention includes an identification unit that identifies a measurement target person of the fat measurement unit, a measurement target person identified by the identification unit, a plurality of predetermined air conditioning units and a measurement target person, And an air conditioning unit identifying unit that identifies a previous air conditioning unit that outputs the control value based on the corresponding relationship.

  According to this invention, when there are a plurality of air-conditioning units to be controlled, only the air-conditioning unit associated with the measurement target person among the air-conditioning units is included in the human body of the measurement target person. A control value corresponding to the measured value of body fat can be set. This makes it possible to generate an air environment that is comfortable for the measurement subject only in the space necessary for the measurement subject.

  The air conditioning operation control device according to the present invention receives a plurality of control values respectively corresponding to a plurality of users via the predetermined communication path, and identifies a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air conditioning unit. In the situation where a plurality of users use the same air conditioning unit at the same time, and the identification result by the identifying unit that has identified a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air conditioning unit at a certain point in time A control value to be output to the same air-conditioning unit is selected from the plurality of received control values based on the priority order among users.

  According to the present invention, when a situation occurs in which a plurality of users use the same air conditioning unit at the same time, a plurality of identification results for identifying the plurality of users who are simultaneously using the plurality of the same air conditioning units are provided. The control value to be output to the same air-conditioning unit can be determined based on the priority order among the users in the situation of simultaneous use by the users. Thereby, it becomes possible to adjust an air environment according to a user with high priority among a plurality of users who use the same air-conditioning part.

  An air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention detects a biological information including information on the body fat, a biological information detection apparatus including the fat measurement unit, and an air environment in an air-conditioning target space based on the control value. It is mounted in a housing different from the air conditioner equipped with the air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation, and is configured to be communicable by wire or wireless between the biological information detection device and the air conditioner. It is characterized by being.

  According to this invention, since the air conditioning operation control device is mounted in a housing different from the biological information detection device and the air conditioning device, the fat measurement device and the air conditioning device are already installed, including the existing devices. Thus, when the air conditioning system is constructed, the existing apparatus can be used almost as it is.

  An air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention includes a biological information detection apparatus including the fat measurement unit that detects biological information including information on the body fat, and air conditioning of an air environment in an air conditioning target space based on the control value. It is provided in any one of the air conditioning apparatus provided with the said air conditioning part which performs operation | movement, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the present invention, since the air conditioning operation control device is provided in any one of the biological information detection device and the air conditioning device, when the air conditioning system is constructed using the existing biological information detection device, the air conditioning operation control is performed. By providing the air conditioner with the device, the existing biological information detecting device can be used almost as it is. On the other hand, when an air conditioning system is constructed using the existing air conditioner, the air conditioning operation control device is By providing the information detection apparatus, the existing air conditioner can be used almost as it is.

  An air conditioning system according to the present invention includes a fat measurement unit that acquires fat information indicating a measured value of body fat, an air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation, and the air conditioning operation control device according to each of the inventions, and the air conditioning unit Is characterized in that the air conditioning operation is performed based on the control value calculated by the air conditioning operation control device.

  According to this invention, it is possible to configure an air conditioning system that exhibits the effects of the above-described inventions.

  The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention receives the fat information output from the fat measurement unit that acquires fat information indicating the measured value of body fat via a predetermined communication path, and the measured value indicated by the received fat information. Then, the control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation is calculated, and the control value is output to the air conditioning unit.

  The air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention is a control used for the air-conditioning operation of the air-conditioning unit that performs the air-conditioning operation, which is calculated using the fat information output by the fat measurement unit that acquires fat information indicating the measurement value of body fat. A value is received via a predetermined communication path, and the control value is output to the air conditioning unit.

  Thus, from the viewpoint of the user, if the body fat is measured by the fat measuring unit, the control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit is automatically set. Since the operation based on the control value suitable for the measurement value of the user is performed as the air conditioning operation, the air environment that is more comfortable for the user can be avoided. Can be generated. As a result, an air conditioning system that can generate a more comfortable air environment for the user while reducing the burden on the user as much as possible from the input work of the measured value to the apparatus as in the prior art is realized. be able to.

It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the air-conditioning system provided with the air-conditioning operation control apparatus (1st Embodiment) which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which prescribed | regulated the relationship between the measured value and target temperature which are memorize | stored in the memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the air conditioning system shown in FIG. It is a whole block diagram which shows the other whole structure of the air conditioning system provided with the air-conditioning operation control apparatus (modification 1) which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the table which prescribed | regulated the corresponding relationship between each user memorize | stored in the memory | storage part, and each air-conditioning part. It is a figure which shows the table which prescribed | regulated the corresponding relationship between each user memorize | stored in the memory | storage part, and each measured value. It is a flowchart which shows the registration process using the operation part of the air conditioning system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the air conditioning system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the other whole structure of the air conditioning system provided with the air-conditioning operation control apparatus (modification 2) which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the table which prescribed | regulated the relationship between the user memorize | stored in the memory | storage part, and a priority. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the air conditioning system shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the air conditioning system provided with the air-conditioning operation control apparatus which concerns on the modification 3. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the thickness of subcutaneous fat, and body fat percentage.

  The comfortable temperature felt by humans is affected by a number of factors, and one of the factors is the presence of body fat contained in the human body. For example, Non-Patent Document 1 “PLEA NOTE 3 THERMAL COMFORT (Andris Auliciems and Steven V. Szokolay 2nd edition 2007) ”.

  The air conditioning operation control device according to the present invention focuses on this point, and when an air conditioning unit that performs an air conditioning operation and a fat measurement unit that obtains fat information indicating a measured value of body fat exist in a building or the like, Air conditioning of an air conditioning unit that receives the fat information output from a fat measuring unit that acquires fat information indicating a measured value of body fat via a predetermined communication path and performs an air conditioning operation from the measured value indicated by the received fat information By calculating the control value used for the operation, the control value during the operation of the air conditioner is calculated according to the amount of body fat contained in the human body, and the control value is output to the air conditioner. It is a thing. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the air conditioning operation control device will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The air conditioning operation of the air conditioner is, for example, a cooling operation, a heating operation, and an air blowing operation. Control values at the time of cooling and heating are mainly target temperatures and air volumes, and control values at the time of air blowing are mainly air volumes. . As described above, a plurality of air-conditioning operations and control values used for the air-conditioning operation that are the control targets of the air-conditioning operation control device according to the present invention are conceivable. A cooling operation and a heating operation are assumed, and the target temperature is assumed as the control value used for these air conditioning operations.

  This target temperature is set within a certain temperature range in which humans feel comfortable. According to Non-Patent Document 1 (page 50), the mortality rate is lowered by setting the temperature at which a person feels comfortable (comfortable temperature) compared to the case where the temperature is higher or lower than the comfortable temperature. It is described.

  Moreover, as a specific example of the body fat which is a measurement item of the fat measurement unit, for example, the thickness of the subcutaneous fat and the body fat percentage can be considered. Non-patent document 2 of “British Occupational Hygiene Society” “Technical ・ GuideNo.12 (by A.Youle KJCollins GwCrockford DSFishman A.Mulhall KCParsons)” The index (clo index) indicating the degree of insulation that can be insulated is related to the thickness of subcutaneous fat.

[First Embodiment]
(Description of the overall configuration of the air conditioning system 1)
FIG. 1 shows a block configuration of an entire air conditioning system including an embodiment of an air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an air conditioning system 1 includes an air conditioner 2 and a fat measurement device 3 (an example of a biological information detection device) on which the air conditioning unit and the fat measurement unit are mounted, and the fat information (an example of biological information). The air conditioning apparatus 2 includes the air conditioning operation control apparatus 4 according to the present embodiment, which calculates a target temperature used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 2 from the measured value and outputs the target temperature information to the air conditioner 2. The air conditioning operation is performed based on the target temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation unit 16.

(Description of air conditioner 2)
In the present embodiment, the air conditioner 2 includes a communication unit (reception unit) 5, an air conditioning operation unit 6, an operation unit 7, and an air conditioning control unit 8, as shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 5 performs wired or wireless communication with the air conditioning operation control device 4 (a communication unit 13 described later). The air conditioning operation unit 6 performs an air conditioning operation based on the target temperature or the like. Specifically, the air conditioning operation unit 6 generates air using a heat exchanger or a refrigerant so that the temperature of the air in the air-conditioning target space becomes the target temperature, and supplies the air to the air-conditioning target space. Is. The operation unit 7 is for performing input for designating the operation start and end of the air conditioning operation unit 6 and the air conditioning mode (modes such as cooling, heating, air blowing, and dehumidification).

The air conditioning control unit 8 controls the operations of the communication unit 5 and the air conditioning operation unit 6 and performs various processing calculations. Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 8 instructs the communication unit 5 to transmit the information received from the fat measurement device 3 by the communication unit 5 to the air conditioning control unit 8, or the air conditioning operation unit 6 Commands such as the start and end of the operation are output, or the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature or the like is controlled.
(Description of fat measuring device 3)
The fat measurement device 3 acquires fat information indicating the measurement value by measuring the body fat of the user (measurement subject). The fat measuring device 3 is, for example, a body fat percentage measuring device that measures body fat percentage or a subcutaneous fat thickness meter (caliper) that measures the thickness of subcutaneous fat. When the fat measuring device 3 is a body fat percentage measuring device, the fat information is the body fat percentage. When the fat measuring device 3 is a subcutaneous fat thickness meter, the fat information is the subcutaneous fat thickness.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the fat measurement device 3 includes a body fat measurement operation unit 9, a communication unit (transmission unit) 10, an operation unit 11, and a measurement control unit 12.

  The body fat measurement operation unit 9 performs a body fat measurement operation included in the human body. Specifically, the body fat measurement operation unit 9 measures the body fat percentage and subcutaneous fat thickness of the user, and outputs the measurement result (fat information) to the measurement control unit 12.

  The communication unit 10 performs wired or wireless communication with the air conditioner 2, and in particular transmits fat information acquired by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 to the air conditioner 2.

  The operation unit 11 performs an input for specifying the measurement item when the body fat measurement operation unit 9 starts and ends, or when the fat measurement device 3 can measure a plurality of measurement items including the body fat. Is for.

  The measurement control unit 12 controls the operations of the body fat measurement operation unit 9 and the communication unit 10 and performs various processing calculations. Specifically, the measurement control unit 12 outputs, for example, commands such as start and end of the operation of the body fat measurement operation unit 9 to the body fat measurement operation unit 9 or measurement information acquired by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 Is transmitted to the measurement control unit 12 or the communication unit 10 so as to transmit information held by the measurement control unit 12 to the air conditioning operation control device 4. Or instruct.

(Description of the air conditioning operation control device 4)
The air conditioning operation control device 4 is a management server that manages the air conditioning device 2 and the fat measurement device 3, for example, and includes communication units 13 and 14 and a processing unit 15.

  The communication unit 13 communicates various types of information with the communication unit 5 of the air conditioner 2, and in particular, the target temperature information indicating the target temperature calculated by the air conditioning operation control device 4 is transmitted to the air conditioner 2. Send to part 5.

  The communication unit 14 performs communication of various types of information with the communication unit 10 of the fat measurement device 3, and particularly receives fat information acquired by the fat measurement device 3 from the fat measurement device 3.

  The processing unit 15 includes a target temperature calculation unit 16 and a storage unit 17.

  When the fat temperature information acquired by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is received via the communication unit 14, the target temperature calculation unit 16 calculates a target temperature corresponding to the measurement value indicated by the fat information. Specifically, a relationship between a measurement value that can be measured by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 and a target temperature that can be set during the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 2 is determined in advance, and the target temperature calculation unit 16 A target temperature is calculated from the measured value.

  The target temperature calculation unit 16 is provided in the air conditioning operation control device 4 in the present embodiment, but may be provided in the air conditioning device or the fat measurement device 3. Further, when the target temperature calculation unit 16 is provided in the air conditioner 2, the air temperature control unit 8 of the air conditioner 2 is measured. When the target temperature calculation unit 16 is provided in the fat measurement device 3, the measurement of the fat measurement device 3 is performed. It may be provided in the control unit 12. In the present embodiment, the target temperature calculation unit 16 is provided in the processing unit 15 of the air conditioning operation control device 4, but may be provided outside the processing unit 15. Furthermore, the target temperature calculation unit 16 may be configured as a circuit or the like externally connected to the air conditioning control unit 8 or the measurement control unit 12 in addition to an aspect provided in the air conditioning control unit 8 or the measurement control unit 12.

  A relationship (relation information) between the measured value and the target temperature is stored in advance in the storage unit 17 (fourth storage unit).

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 is provided in the air conditioning operation control device 4. However, when the target temperature calculation unit 16 is provided in the air conditioner 2, the storage unit 17 is preferably provided in the air conditioner 2. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 is provided in the processing unit 15 of the air conditioning operation control device 4, but may be provided outside the processing unit 15. Furthermore, the storage unit 17 is an external storage such as a storage circuit or a storage element externally connected to the air conditioning control unit 8 or the measurement control unit 12 in addition to an aspect provided in the air conditioning control unit 8 or the measurement control unit 12 as an internal storage unit. The form comprised as a part is also employable.

  The target temperature calculation unit 16 may be configured as an arithmetic circuit having an input / output relationship in which the measurement value indicated by the fat information output by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is input and the target temperature is output. In this case, the storage unit 17 is unnecessary, or the storage capacity can be saved by the capacity for storing the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature.

(Target temperature calculation method in the target temperature calculation unit 16)
In the present embodiment, the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature is stored in the storage unit 17 in a table format. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the table. In the table illustrated in FIG. 2, for example, the target value “T1” is associated with the measured value “F1”, and the target temperature “T2” is associated with the measured value “F2”.

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 receives fat information from the body fat measurement operation unit 9, the target temperature calculation unit 16 accesses the storage unit 17 and calculates a target temperature corresponding to the measurement value indicated by the fat information from the table. For example, when the table shown in FIG. 2 is used, when the measured value indicated by the fat information is, for example, “F1”, the target temperature calculation unit 16 calculates “T1” as the target temperature. Then, target temperature information indicating the target temperature is transmitted to the air conditioner 2.

  The air conditioning control unit 8 of the air conditioner 2 controls the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation unit 16 (for example, “T1” in the above example).

  It should be noted that the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature need not be shown in a table format, and it is only necessary to show the correspondence between the two.

  A mathematical formula for calculating the target temperature from the measured value is stored in the storage unit 17, and the target temperature calculating unit 16 substitutes the measured value acquired from the body fat measurement operation unit 9 into the target mathematical formula. The temperature may be calculated.

(Explanation of processing procedure of air conditioning system)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the air conditioning system 1 including the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the measurement control unit 12 of the fat measuring device 3 determines whether or not a measurement instruction is input (step # 1). If it is determined that the measurement instruction is input (in step 1). YES), the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is made to perform an operation of acquiring fat information (step # 2). When the fat information is received from the body fat measurement operation unit 9, the communication unit 10 is instructed to transmit the fat information to the air conditioning operation control device 4 (step # 3).

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) of the air conditioning operation control device 4 receives the fat information from the fat measurement device 3 (YES in step # 4), the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) and the measurement value stored in advance in the storage unit 17 From the relationship with the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2), the target temperature corresponding to the measured value indicated by the fat information received in step # 4 is calculated (step # 5).

  Then, the target temperature calculation unit 16 instructs the communication unit 13 to transmit target temperature information indicating the target temperature calculated in step # 5 to the air conditioner 2 (step # 6).

  When the air conditioning control unit 8 of the air conditioning apparatus 2 receives the target temperature information from the air conditioning operation control apparatus 4 via the communication unit 5 (YES in step # 7), whether or not the power supply of the air conditioning apparatus 2 is turned on. (Step # 8), and if the air conditioner 2 is not turned on (NO in step # 8), the process waits until the air conditioner 2 is turned on.

  When the power of the air conditioner 2 is turned on (YES in step # 8), the air conditioning control unit 8 performs air conditioning of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information received from the air conditioning operation control device 4. The operation is controlled (step # 9). That is, the air conditioning control unit 8 controls the air conditioning operation unit 6 so that the room temperature of the room in which the air conditioner 2 is provided becomes the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information.

  As described above, in the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, when the body fat is measured by the body fat measurement operation unit 9, the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) indicates the fat information. The target temperature corresponding to the measured value is calculated, and the target temperature information indicating the target temperature is transmitted to the air conditioner 2 so that the air conditioning control unit 8 controls the air conditioning operation based on the target temperature.

  Thereby, when operating the air conditioner 2, it can avoid imposing on the user the operation | work which inputs a measured value into an apparatus like the said prior art. Moreover, since the air conditioning operation based on the target temperature suitable for the measured value is performed as the air conditioning operation, a more comfortable air environment for the user can be generated.

  From the above, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment reduces the burden on the user due to the input operation of the measurement values to the device as in the conventional technology as much as possible, and more comfortable air environment. Can be generated.

  In the present embodiment, since the target temperature is set to a temperature comfortable for the user, the air-conditioning target space can be set to a temperature that is healthy for the user. As a result, the health of the user can be set. Can be maintained, or it can be avoided as much as possible to impair the health of the user.

[Description of deformation mode]
The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to the present invention may take the following modifications.

[Modification 1]
FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire air conditioning system including the second embodiment (variation 1) of the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment is connected to a plurality of air conditioning devices 2, and the air conditioning devices 2 are controlled. The users are associated with the plurality of air conditioners 2, and each air conditioner 2 is installed in a user room associated with the air conditioner 2. The fat measuring device 3 is basically installed in a room different from each user's room. And the target temperature of the air conditioner 2 provided in the user's room measured by the fat measuring device 3 is calculated from the fat information of the user, and the user's The room air conditioner 2 operates.

  One fat measurement device 3 or a plurality of fat measurement devices 3 may be provided. For convenience of explanation, it is assumed here that the number of fat measurement devices 3 is one. In this case, the communication unit 10 of the fat measuring device 3 is connected to the communication unit 14 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 so as to be able to communicate by wire or wirelessly, and the communication unit 5 of each air conditioning device 2 is an air conditioning operation control device. 4 communication units 13 are configured to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wireless. Hereinafter, a specific configuration for realizing this system will be described.

  The internal block configuration of each air conditioner 2 and fat measuring device 3 in FIG. 4 is substantially the same as the internal block configuration of the air conditioner 2 and fat measuring device 3 shown in FIG. To do.

  In the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 functions as the fourth storage unit that stores in advance the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). , It functions as a first storage unit that stores the correspondence between each user and each air conditioner 2 in a table format.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a table showing the correspondence between the users “M1” to “M4” and the air conditioners “EC1” to “EC4” stored in the storage unit 17 (first storage unit).

  In the table shown in FIG. 5, for example, the user “M1” is associated with the air conditioner “EC1”, and the user “M2” is associated with the air conditioner “EC2”. That is, the table shown in FIG. 5 indicates that the air conditioner “EC1” is installed in the room of the user “M1”, and the air conditioner “EC2” is installed in the room of the user “M2”. Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the air-conditioning operation control apparatus 4 according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit 18 for inputting various types of information. The operation unit 18 corresponds to the user and the air-conditioning apparatus 2. It can function as an input for registering the relationship (relation of which air conditioner 2 can be used by which user) in the storage unit 17.

  Furthermore, the air-conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when a certain measurement subject measures or is about to measure body fat by the fat measurement device 3, the measurement subject. A first identification unit 19 for identifying

(User identification method and air conditioner identification method)
As an identification method by the first identification unit 19, for example, the following method can be considered.

  For example, when the operation of registering the correspondence relationship between the user and the air conditioner 2 is performed by the operation unit 18, the first identification unit 19 notifies the user by display, voice, or the like so as to perform measurement by the fat measurement device 3. Command the fat measuring device 3 to instruct. When the measurement is performed, the storage unit 17 also has a correspondence relationship between the user and the measured value as measured by the fat measurement device 3 as shown in FIG. Remember. At this time, the user inputs his / her ID (name, nickname, etc.) and associates the measured value with his / her ID. The measurement value and the user ID associated in this way are stored in the storage unit 17.

  Thereafter, when the body fat of a measurement subject is measured by the fat measurement device 3, the first identification unit 19 matches the measurement value indicated by the fat information obtained by the measurement operation or falls within a predetermined error range. Whether or not a certain measurement value is registered in the storage unit 17 is searched. When the measurement value is registered, the measurement target person is identified as a registered user corresponding to the measurement value.

  The processing unit 15 functions as an air conditioner specifying unit (air conditioner specifying unit) that specifies the air conditioner 2 corresponding to the measurement subject (user) identified by the first identifying unit 19 based on the table. Further, when the body fat measurement is performed by the body fat measurement operation unit 9 and fat information is acquired, the target temperature calculation unit 16 obtains a target temperature corresponding to the measurement value of the user indicated by the fat information, Calculation is performed using a correspondence relationship (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2) between the measured value and the target temperature stored in the storage unit 17.

  For example, it is assumed that the user “M2” registered in advance in association with the measurement value “F1” has now measured body fat with the fat measurement device 3 as the measurement subject, and the user “M2” It is assumed that the current measurement value is approximately “F1”.

  In this case, the first identification unit 19 indicates that the current measurement target is based on the table shown in FIG. 6, for example, because both the pre-registered measurement value and the current measurement value substantially coincide with “F1”. The user “M2” is identified. And the measurement control part 12 (air conditioner specific | specification part) specifies the air conditioner "EC2" corresponding to the said user "M2" based on the table shown, for example in FIG.

  Then, the target temperature calculation unit 16 sets the target temperature “T1” corresponding to the current measurement value “F1” of the user “M2” indicated by the fat information acquired by the body fat measurement operation unit 9, for example, in FIG. The target temperature information indicating the target temperature is calculated and transmitted to the identified air conditioner 2. The target temperature calculation unit 16 does not output a control value to the air conditioner 2 that is not specified by the measurement control unit 12.

  The air conditioning control unit 8 of the air conditioning apparatus 2 specified by the measurement control unit 12 performs the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation unit 16 (for example, “T1” in the above example). Control.

  In addition, the identification method by the 1st identification part 19 is not limited to the above-mentioned thing, You may identify by comparing the image which imaged the face of the user who measures with the fat measuring device 3, and a registration image. Alternatively, the user's fingerprint, finger vein, foot sole pattern, vein, weight, or the like may be used. Or you may identify with the IC chip and IC card which a user carries.

(Description of registration process)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a registration process using the operation unit 18 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the processing unit 15 detects that an operation has been performed on the operation unit 18 (YES in step # 101), the processing unit 15 indicates that the operation uses the air conditioning system 1 for the first time. It is determined whether the operation is an operation (step # 102). If so (YES in step # 102), the process proceeds to step # 105. If not (NO in step # 102), the operation is not registered in the air-conditioning operation control device 4. It is determined whether the operation is for the air conditioner 2 (step # 103).

  When the operation is for the air conditioner 2 not registered in the air conditioning operation control device 4 (YES in step # 103), the processing unit 15 proceeds to the process of step # 105, while If not (NO in step # 103), it is determined whether or not the operation is a user registration operation (step # 104).

  If the operation is a user registration operation (NO in step # 104), the processing unit 15 proceeds to the process of step # 105. If not (NO in step # 104), the processing unit 15 performs a series of operations. End the registration process.

  In step # 105, when the registration operation is performed (YES in step # 105), processing unit 15 stores the registered content in storage unit 17 (step # 106). For example, when an input for registering the correspondence between the user and the air conditioner 2 in the storage unit 17 is made in step # 105, the correspondence is stored in the storage unit 17.

(Explanation of processing procedure of air conditioning system)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the air conditioning system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the measurement control unit 12 of the fat measuring device 3 determines whether or not a measurement instruction is input (step # 11), and when it is determined that the measurement instruction is input (step # 11). YES), the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is caused to perform an operation of acquiring fat information. When the fat information is received from the body fat measurement operation unit 9 (step # 12), the communication unit 10 is instructed to transmit the fat information to the air conditioning operation control device 4 (step # 13).

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) of the air-conditioning operation control device 4 receives the fat information from the fat measurement device 3 (step # 14 YES), the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) determines the user stored in the storage unit 17 and the measured value. Based on the relationship (for example, the table shown in FIG. 6), the first identifying unit 19 is caused to execute processing for identifying the current measurement subject (step # 15).

  When the first identifying unit 19 identifies the user, the measurement control unit 12 (air conditioner specifying unit) sets the air conditioner 2 corresponding to the user to the user stored in the storage unit 17 in advance. It specifies based on the relationship (for example, the table shown in FIG. 5) with the air conditioner 2. Further, the target temperature calculation unit 16 measures the measurement indicated by the fat information received in Step # 14 from the relationship between the measurement value stored in advance in the storage unit 17 and the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). A target temperature corresponding to the value is calculated (step # 16).

  Then, the target temperature calculation unit 16 instructs the communication unit 10 to transmit the target temperature information indicating the target temperature calculated in step # 16 to the air conditioner 2 specified in step # 16 (step # 17).

  When the air conditioning controller 8 of the air conditioner 2 receives the target temperature information from the fat measuring device 3 via the communication unit 5 (YES in step # 18), whether or not the power supply of the air conditioner 2 is turned on. Is confirmed (step # 19), and if the air conditioner 2 is not turned on (NO in step # 19), the process waits until the air conditioner 2 is turned on.

  When the power of the air conditioner 2 is turned on (YES in step # 19), the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 6 is controlled based on the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information received from the fat measuring device 3 (step #). 20).

  As described above, in the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, a different air conditioning device 2 can be assigned to each user, and the target temperature used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning device 2 assigned to each user. Is set to the target temperature corresponding to the measured value of the user of the air conditioner 2, the air environment of the space used only by the user or the space mainly used by the user, It becomes possible to generate according to the body fat contained in the human body of the user, and as a result, it is possible to generate a more comfortable air environment for the user.

[Modification 2]
In the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of users are present in the same space (for example, the same room) at the same time, so that one air conditioner 2 is simultaneously used by a plurality of users. Is assumed.

  Here, as a method for setting the target temperature, if there is one user who has measured body fat by the fat measuring device 3 before entering the space, the target temperature is set to the target temperature corresponding to the measured value of the user. The method can be considered.

  However, this method is an appropriate setting method as a target temperature setting method in the case where, for example, there is a difference in health handicap or a difference in power among the plurality of users. There may be no case.

  Therefore, the air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment considers a situation in which one air conditioner 2 is simultaneously used by a plurality of users, and sets a more appropriate target temperature in that situation. In addition, a priority order can be set for each user. Hereinafter, a specific configuration for realizing this will be described.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the entire air conditioning system including the embodiment (variation 2) of the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the block configuration of the air conditioning system including the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment includes a second identification unit 20 and an imaging unit 21 with respect to the block configuration shown in FIG. Is different. The imaging unit 21 may be installed in the same room as the air conditioner 2, or may be installed in a room different from the air conditioner 2.

  The air-conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment has the identification result of identifying a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air-conditioning device 2 at a certain point in time, and the plurality of users use the same air-conditioning device 2. The control value to be output to the same air conditioner 2 is determined based on the priority order among users in the situation of simultaneous use.

  Specifically, in the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 serves as the fourth storage unit that stores in advance the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). In addition to functioning, it functions as a second storage unit that stores the correspondence between each user and the priority order in a table format.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a table that defines the relationship between the users stored in the storage unit 17 and the priorities. In the table shown in FIG. 10, for example, the user “M1” is associated with the priority “4”, and the user “M2” is associated with the priority “2”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit 18 for inputting various types of information. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 18 is a user. And the priority order can function as inputs for registering in the storage unit 17.

  Furthermore, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment includes the second identification unit 20 that can identify a plurality of users existing in the air conditioning target space of the air conditioning device 2. As an identification method by the second identification unit 20, for example, the following method can be considered.

  For example, when the operation of registering the correspondence relationship between the user and the priority order is performed by the operation unit 18, the second identification unit 20 instructs the user by display, voice, or the like to perform measurement by the fat measuring device 3. When the measurement is performed, the storage unit 17 stores the user and the measured value measured by the fat measuring device 3 together with the correspondence between the user and the air conditioner 2 as shown in FIG. The correspondence relationship with is also stored.

  The air-conditioning operation control device 4 is connected to an imaging unit 21 that images the air-conditioning target space of the air-conditioning device 2 so as to communicate with each other. Based on an instruction from the air conditioning operation control device 4, the imaging unit 21 captures a user authentication image (for example, a face image) during the registration operation, and transmits the image to the air conditioning operation control device 4.

  The storage unit 17 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 stores the user ID and the user authentication image (for example, a face image) in association with each other in advance. In addition, while the 2nd identification part 20 is provided in the air conditioner 2, the imaging part 21 is connected to the said air conditioner 2 so that communication is possible, and the image for a user's authentication is stored in the memory | storage part (not shown) with which the air conditioner 2 is provided. It may be stored.

  For example, when the power supply of the air conditioner 2 is turned on, the second identification unit 20 includes an image (captured image) output from the imaging unit 21 and a user image (authentication image) stored in advance. In contrast, identification processing for identifying a user existing in the air-conditioning target space is performed based on the similarity between the captured image and the authentication image.

  When the plurality of users are identified by the second identification unit 20, the target temperature calculation unit 16 determines a target temperature to be output to the same air conditioner 2 based on the priority order registered in the storage unit 17. To do. In the present embodiment, the target temperature calculation unit 16 sets the target temperature corresponding to the user associated with the highest priority among the plurality of users as the target temperature to be output to the same air conditioner 2. decide.

  For example, the second identification unit indicates that “M1”, “M2”, and “M3” among the users “M1” to “M4” shown in FIG. 10 are simultaneously present in a space where a certain air conditioner 2 is installed. The case identified by 20 is assumed.

  In this case, since the priority order of the user M2 is the highest, the target temperature calculation unit 16 measures the measurement value “F1” corresponding to the user “M2” with the user stored in the storage unit 17 in advance. It is specified based on the relationship with the value (for example, the table shown in FIG. 6). Further, the target temperature calculation unit 16 is based on the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature stored in advance in the storage unit 17 as the target temperature “T1” corresponding to the measured value “F1” (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). To calculate.

  Alternatively, the target temperature calculation unit 16 calculates the target temperature of each user in advance, stores the calculated target temperature in association with the user in the storage unit 17, and the use identified by the second identification unit 20. The target temperature of the user with the highest priority among the users may be determined as the target temperature to be output to the same air conditioner 2.

  When the target temperature is determined in this way, the target temperature calculation unit 16 transmits target temperature information indicating the target temperature to the same air conditioner 2.

  The air conditioning control unit 8 in the same air conditioning device 2 controls the operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation unit 16.

(Explanation of processing procedure of air conditioning system)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the air conditioning system including the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment. Here, the correspondence between the user and the priority order, the correspondence between the user and the measured value, the correspondence between the measured value and the target temperature, and the user authentication image are stored in the storage unit 17 in advance. It shall be.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the air conditioning control unit 8 determines whether or not the power supply of the air conditioner 2 is turned on (step # 21), and determines that the power supply is turned on (YES in step # 21). Then, the air-conditioning operation control device 4 is notified that the power is turned on (step # 22).

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 receives the notification from the air conditioning device 2 (YES in step # 23), it instructs the imaging unit 21 to perform an imaging operation (step # 24).

  When the imaging unit 21 receives an imaging operation instruction from the air conditioning operation control device 4 (YES in step # 25), the imaging unit 21 performs the imaging operation and transmits an image obtained by the imaging operation to the air conditioning operation control device 4 (step S25). # 26).

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 receives the image from the imaging unit 21 (YES in step # 27), the second identification unit 20 executes the user identification process using the received image. (Step # 28).

  The target temperature calculation unit 16 calculates the target temperature of the user with the highest priority among the users identified in the identification process of step # 28, and transmits target temperature information indicating the target temperature to the air conditioner 2. The processing is executed by the communication unit 13 (step # 29).

  When the air conditioning control unit 8 receives the target temperature information from the air conditioning operation control device 4 (step # 30), the air conditioning control unit 8 controls the operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information (step # 31). .

  As described above, according to the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, a single air conditioner 2 is simultaneously used by a plurality of users when a plurality of users exist in the same space, for example. When this occurs, it is possible to generate a comfortable air environment suitable for the user who should be given the highest priority.

[Modification 3]
The air-conditioning operation control apparatus 4 according to the present embodiment, like the second modification, has a plurality of uses described in the second modification when the same air-conditioning apparatus 2 is configured to be used by a plurality of users. In addition to the simultaneous use of the same air conditioner 2 by a person, the following situation may have occurred.

  That is, in a state where a certain air conditioner 2 is used by a certain user (hereinafter referred to as a prior user), another user who has the right to use the air conditioner 2 (hereinafter referred to as a post-user). Is the situation where the fat measuring device 3 performs the measuring operation.

  As a setting method of the target temperature in this case, for example, even if the situation occurs, the target temperature related to the air conditioning operation is continuously maintained at the target temperature corresponding to the measured value of the previous user, or conversely unconditionally. A method of switching to the target temperature corresponding to the measured value of the subsequent user can be considered.

  However, when considering that there may be a difference in the size of the handicap of health, a difference in the magnitude of power, or the like between the plurality of users, these methods may set the target temperature. It is not an appropriate setting method.

  Therefore, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment is not only configured to give the right to use the same air conditioning device 2 to a plurality of users, but a certain air conditioning device 2 is used by a previous user. In consideration of a situation where a user who has the right to use the air-conditioning apparatus 2 in a state where the fat measurement apparatus 3 performs a measurement operation, a more appropriate target temperature is set in that situation. Therefore, a priority order can be set for each user. Hereinafter, a specific configuration for realizing this will be described.

  Here, the internal block configuration of the fat measuring device 3 and the air conditioner 2 is assumed to be substantially the same as that shown in FIG.

  When the measurement subject of the fat measuring device 3 is identified, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment sets the control value based on the priorities registered in advance among the plurality of measurement subjects. Fat information used for calculation is selected from the fat information output from the fat measuring device 3.

  Specifically, in the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, the storage unit 17 serves as the fourth storage unit that stores in advance the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). In addition to functioning, it functions as a third storage unit that stores the correspondence between each user and the priority order in a table format. In addition, the table which prescribes | regulated the relationship between the user memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 17 and the said priority is a table as shown, for example in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment includes an operation unit 18 for inputting various types of information. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 18 is a user. And the priority order can function as inputs for registering in the storage unit 17.

  Further, the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, when a certain measurement subject measures or is trying to measure body fat by the fat measurement device 3, the measurement subject. The first identification unit 19 similar to the first modification is identified.

  In the present embodiment, the target temperature calculation unit 16 stores the user information indicating the previous user in the storage unit 17 at a timing such as when the use starts, and the first identification unit 19 performs the subsequent processing. When the user is identified, based on the priority registered in the storage unit 17, the target temperature corresponding to the user associated with the higher priority among the previous user and the subsequent user Is calculated.

  For example, in a state where a certain air conditioner 2 is used by the previous user “M1”, a post user “M2” who has the right to use the air conditioner 2 performs a measurement operation on the fat measuring device 3 or Assume a situation where a measurement operation is going to occur.

  In this case, the target temperature calculation unit 16 stores the user information indicating the previous user “M1” and the measured value in the storage unit 17 in advance. Thereafter, when the post-user “M2” is identified by the first identifying unit 19 because the post-user “M2” has performed the measurement operation in the fat measuring device 3, the priority order registered in the storage unit 17 is determined. Is higher for the subsequent user “M2” than for the previous user “M1”. Therefore, the target temperature calculation unit 16 selects the measured value of the subsequent user “M2” among the measured value of the preceding user “M1” and the subsequent user “M2”, and the target temperature corresponding to the measured value. Is calculated based on the relationship between the measured value stored in advance in the storage unit 17 and the target temperature (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). Then, the target temperature calculation unit 16 transmits target temperature information indicating the target temperature to the air conditioner 2.

  The air conditioning control unit 8 controls the operation of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature calculated by the target temperature calculation unit 16.

(Explanation of air conditioning system processing procedure)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the air conditioning system 1 including the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment. Here, it is assumed that the correspondence between the user and the priority order and the correspondence between the measured value and the target temperature are stored in the storage unit 17 in advance. In addition, it is assumed that the previous user is already using the air conditioner 2 when performing the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the measurement control unit 12 of the fat measuring device 3 determines whether or not a measurement instruction is input (step # 41), and when it is determined that the measurement instruction is input (step # 41). YES), the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is made to perform an operation of acquiring fat information (step # 42). When the fat information is received from the body fat measurement operation unit 9, the communication unit 10 is instructed to transmit the fat information to the air conditioning operation control device 4 (step # 43).

  When the target temperature calculation unit 16 (processing unit 15) of the air conditioning operation control device 4 receives the fat information from the fat measurement device 3 (YES in step # 44), the process of identifying the user after the measurement is performed. To the first identification unit 19. When receiving the instruction, the first identification unit 19 identifies the user by the above-described method after performing the measurement (step # 45).

  Then, the measurement control unit 12 compares the priority order of the previous user stored in the storage unit 17 with the priority order of the subsequent user identified by the first identification unit 19 in Step # 45 (Step S45). # 46) The target temperature corresponding to the measured value of the user with the higher priority is calculated from the relationship between the measured value and the target temperature stored in the storage unit 17 (for example, the table shown in FIG. 2). (Step # 47), the communication unit 10 is caused to execute processing for transmitting the target temperature information indicating the target temperature to the air conditioner 2 (step # 48).

  When the air conditioner 2 receives the target temperature information from the fat measuring device 3 (step # 49), the air conditioner 2 checks whether or not the power source of the air conditioner 2 is turned on (step # 50), and the air conditioner 2 If the power is not turned on (NO in step # 50), the system waits until the air conditioner 2 is turned on.

  When the air conditioner 2 is turned on (YES in step # 50), the air conditioning control unit 8 performs air conditioning of the air conditioning operation unit 6 based on the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information received from the air conditioning operation control device 4. The operation is controlled (step # 51). That is, the air conditioning control unit 8 controls the air conditioning operation unit 6 so that the room temperature of the room in which the air conditioner 2 is provided becomes the target temperature indicated by the target temperature information.

  As described above, according to the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present embodiment, a fat user can use a fat user who can use the air conditioner 2 while a certain air conditioner 2 is being used by a previous user. When a situation occurs in which the measurement operation is performed in step 3, it is possible to generate a comfortable air environment suitable for the user who should be given priority.

[Other variations]
(1) The fat measurement device 3 that acquires fat information indicating the measured value of body fat calculates a control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 2 using the acquired fat information, and transmits it to the air conditioning operation control device 4 In addition, an air conditioning system 1 (variation 4) in which the air conditioning operation control device 4 outputs the control value received from the fat measuring device 3 to the air conditioning device 2 can be assumed.

  In this air conditioning system 1, the function (identification part) which identifies the measurement subject of the fat measuring device 3, and the function which specifies the air conditioning device 2 of the destination which transmits a control value based on the identified measurement subject ( The air conditioning operation control device 4 may be provided with an air conditioning unit specifying unit).

  In this configuration, the air conditioning system 1 is provided with a plurality of air conditioners 2, and the correspondence relationship between the measurement subject of the fat measuring device 3 (the user of the air conditioner 2) and the air conditioner 2 is preliminarily determined. Are registered in the storage unit 17. The person to be measured and the air conditioner 2 may be associated with each other one by one, or a plurality of air conditioners 2 may be associated with one person to be measured.

  The said air-conditioning part specific | specification part transmits the control value corresponding to the said measurement subject with respect to the at least 1 air conditioning apparatus 2 matched with the measurement subject identified by the identification part.

  As a method of identifying the measurement subject by the identification unit, for example, the control value output from the fat measurement device 3 is collated with the correspondence between the control value registered in advance and the measurement subject, thereby measuring the subject. The method of identifying is mentioned. The correspondence relationship between the control value and the person to be measured may be recorded in the storage unit 17 of the air conditioning operation control device 4. Since the control value of a specific measurement target does not vary so much in a short period of time, once the correspondence between the control value and the measurement target is registered, the measurement target is determined using the calculated control value. Can be identified.

  Moreover, in the said modification 4, when several users are using the same air conditioner 2 simultaneously at a certain time, the identification part which identifies the several users, and the use identified by the said identification part A control value selection unit that selects a control value to be output to the same air conditioner 2 may be provided based on the priority order among the persons.

  In this configuration, the fat measurement device 3 associates the calculated control value with the information (measurement subject ID) that identifies the measurement subject who has reached the calculation of the control value, and transmits it to the air conditioning operation control device 4. To do. The air conditioning operation control device 4 stores the received control value and measurement subject ID in the storage unit 17.

  Moreover, an identification part identifies a user by analyzing the image which image | photographed the user's face using the same air conditioner 2, for example. The identification timing is, for example, when the power supply of the air conditioner 2 is turned on. In order to realize this identification method, the face image of the user is stored in the storage unit 17 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 in association with the ID of the user. Moreover, the priority order between users should just be recorded on the memory | storage part 17 of the air-conditioning operation control apparatus 4 previously. Further, as described above, an image obtained by photographing the user's face is captured by the imaging unit 21 (for example, a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera, a C-MOS (metal- It may be obtained by an oxide semiconductor) camera).

  The control value selection unit compares the priorities among the plurality of measurement subjects indicated by the measurement subject IDs respectively associated with the plurality of control values transmitted from the fat measurement device 3, and has the highest priority. The control value of the person to be measured is selected, and the selected control value is output to the same air conditioner 2. Note that the control value selection unit may calculate the statistical value of the control value of the measurement subject positioned in a predetermined order from the top, and output the calculated control value to the same air conditioner 2.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, the air conditioning operation control device 4 is a device having a housing different from that of the air conditioning device 2 and the fat measuring device 3. In this case, when the fat measuring device 3 and the air conditioner 2 are already installed and the air conditioning system 1 is constructed including the existing devices, the existing devices (the fat measuring device 3 and the air conditioner 2) are almost the same. It can be used as it is.

  However, the air-conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present invention is not limited to a form having a housing different from that of the air-conditioning device 2 and the fat measuring device 3, and the housing of the air-conditioning device 2 or the fat measuring device 3 is not limited thereto. It is good also as an apparatus mounted in a body or comprised as the same housing | casing as the said air conditioner 2 or the fat measuring apparatus 3. FIG.

  Specifically, for example, the functions of the processing unit 15 including the target temperature calculation unit 16 of the air conditioning operation control device 4 can be provided in the fat measurement device 3 or in the air conditioning device 2.

  In this case, by providing the function of the processing unit 15 in the fat measuring device 3, when the air conditioning system 1 is constructed including the existing air conditioning device 2, the existing air conditioning device 2 is used almost as it is. Can do.

  On the other hand, when the air conditioning system 1 is constructed including the existing fat measuring device 3 provided with the function of the processing unit 15 in the air conditioning device 2, the existing fat measuring device 3 can be used almost as it is.

  In addition, the fat measuring device that can be connected to the air conditioning operation control device 4 according to the present invention is a device whose main function is the function of measuring the body fat, or the function of measuring the body fat. Regardless of whether the device has a different function (for example, a function for measuring body weight) or the like as a main function, it refers to all devices having the function of measuring the body fat.

  (3) Although it has been described that body fat, which is a measurement item of the fat measurement unit, has a thickness of a subcutaneous fat, a body fat percentage, and the like, focusing on the thickness of the subcutaneous fat and the body fat percentage, Have a certain correspondence. An example of the correspondence is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a table showing a correspondence relationship between the thickness of subcutaneous fat and the body fat percentage for each gender. For example, in males, the subcutaneous fat thickness “35 (mm)” corresponds to the body fat percentage “20 (%)”.

  By using this correspondence, the body fat percentage can be converted into the thickness of the subcutaneous fat, or the thickness of the subcutaneous fat can be converted into the body fat percentage. Therefore, in the case of constructing an air conditioning system including an existing fat measurement unit that can measure only one of the parameters of the thickness of the subcutaneous fat and the body fat percentage, the air conditioning system has a measured value of the other parameter. When the control value during the air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 2 is calculated based on the above, the correspondence relationship is stored in the air conditioning system 1, and the value of the one parameter is stored in the other using the correspondence relationship. The control value can be calculated by converting the parameter value.

  That is, when the fat information output from the body fat measurement operation unit 9 is the body fat percentage, the target temperature calculation unit 16 stores the thickness of the subcutaneous fat and the body fat percentage stored in the storage unit 17. The thickness of the subcutaneous fat is calculated from the body fat percentage by referring to a table representing the correspondence relationship. Alternatively, the target temperature calculation unit 16 may calculate the thickness of the subcutaneous fat from the body fat percentage using a predetermined mathematical formula for calculating the thickness of the subcutaneous fat from the body fat percentage. The target temperature calculation unit 16 calculates a target temperature corresponding to the calculated subcutaneous fat thickness by referring to a table stored in the storage unit 17 and indicating a relationship between the thickness of the subcutaneous fat and a preferable set temperature. To do.

  An example of a method for calculating the comfortable temperature from the thickness of the subcutaneous fat will be described.

  First, an average temperature Tm (= (Tmin + Tmax) / 2) is obtained from the minimum temperature Tmin and the maximum temperature Tmax in the season or period of the target area. The minimum temperatures Tmin and Tmax may be past temperatures, for example.

  Next, a temperature (hereinafter referred to as neutral temperature) Tn at which stress is felt to a minimum with respect to the external temperature is obtained by, for example, the following arithmetic expression.

Tn = 17.8 + 0.31 × Tm
The range of the comfortable temperature is as follows when the acceptability (degree that can be accepted as comfortable) is 90%. For example, humidity may be considered in this range.

(Tn−2.5) ° C. to (Tn + 2.5) ° C.
Next, the thickness L (mm) of the subcutaneous fat is converted into the clo index value Sclo by the following arithmetic expression, for example.

Sclo = L × 0.096
That is, the thickness L of the subcutaneous fat corresponds to a state of wearing Scro clothes. That is, a human will feel the heat of Sclo. For example, the temperature Tclo corresponding to Sclo can be calculated by the following arithmetic expression.

Tclo = Sclo × 6 (° C.)
Therefore, considering the thickness L of the subcutaneous fat, the comfortable temperature range is (Tn−2.5−Tclo) ° C. to (Tn + 2.5−Tclo) ° C.
It becomes.

  Therefore, the target temperature may be set within this comfortable temperature range, and the table may be created based on the relationship between the subcutaneous fat thickness L and the target temperature.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the target temperature corresponding to each user is a single value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a fixed range is set for the target temperature. You may enable it to change which value is used by the surrounding environment or a user's selection.

  For example, when a state in which the center temperature is set as the target temperature in the temperature range is set as a reference state, the target temperature is set to the target temperature when the cooling is performed. A mode in which the highest temperature is set in the range and the lowest temperature in the temperature range during heating is considered.

  (5) Each block of the air conditioning system 1 described above, in particular, the air conditioning control unit 8, the measurement control unit 12, and the control unit 103 of the processing device 100 may be configured by hardware logic, or a CPU is used as follows. It may be realized by software.

  That is, the air conditioning control unit 8 or the like includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes instructions of a control program that realizes each function, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores the program, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that expands the program. ), A storage device (recording medium) such as a memory for storing the program and various data.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium in which a program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of a control program of the air conditioning system 1 which is software that realizes the above-described functions is recorded in a computer-readable manner, This can also be achieved by supplying the air conditioning system 1 and reading and executing the program code recorded on the recording medium by the computer (or CPU or MPU).

  Examples of the recording medium include tapes such as magnetic tapes and cassette tapes, magnetic disks such as floppy (registered trademark) disks / hard disks, and disks including optical disks such as CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / CD-R. Card system such as IC card, IC card (including memory card) / optical card, or semiconductor memory system such as mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM / flash ROM.

  Further, the air conditioning system 1 may be configured to be connectable to a communication network, and the program code may be supplied via the communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited. For example, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication network, satellite communication. A net or the like is available. Further, the transmission medium constituting the communication network is not particularly limited. For example, even in the case of wired such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL line, etc., infrared rays such as IrDA and remote control, Bluetooth ( (Registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR (high data rate), mobile phone network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, and the like can also be used. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

  The present invention can also be expressed as follows.

  That is, the present invention is an air conditioning system comprising fat measuring means, temperature calculating means for calculating an air conditioning temperature from fat information measured by the fat measuring means, and air conditioning temperature setting means for setting the calculated air conditioning temperature. is there.

  Further, in this air conditioning system, there are a plurality of air conditioning temperature setting means, and the personal identification means for identifying an individual using the body fat measurement means, and the individual that can be used by the individual among the plurality of air conditioning temperature setting means Table means associated with air conditioning temperature setting means is further provided, and when the individual measures the body fat, the personal identification means sets the temperature of the air conditioning temperature setting means available to the individual based on the table.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The present invention can be applied to, for example, a combination of a weight scale having a function of measuring body fat and an air conditioner installed in each room of a dwelling unit.

1 Air conditioning system 2 Air conditioner
3 Fat measuring device (Fat measuring part)
4 Air-conditioning operation control device 15 Processing part (air-conditioning part specific part)
17 Storage Unit 19 First Identification Unit 20 Second Identification Unit

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  Air conditioning of an air conditioning unit that receives the fat information output from a fat measuring unit that acquires fat information indicating a measured value of body fat via a predetermined communication path and performs an air conditioning operation from the measured value indicated by the received fat information An air conditioning operation control device that calculates a control value used for an operation and outputs the control value to the air conditioning unit.   The control value used for the air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit that performs the air conditioning operation calculated using the fat information acquired by the fat measurement unit that acquires the fat information indicating the measured value of the body fat is received via a predetermined communication path. And outputting the control value to the air conditioning unit.   The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a target temperature during an air conditioning operation of the air conditioning unit is calculated as the control value. An air conditioning unit corresponding to the measurement subject identified by the identification unit that identifies the measurement subject of the fat measurement unit based on the correspondence relationship between the plurality of air conditioning units and one or a plurality of measurement subjects registered in advance It is configured to be able to communicate with the air conditioning unit identification unit that identifies
As the control value of the air conditioning unit specified by the air conditioning unit specifying unit, a control value corresponding to the measurement value of the measurement subject identified by the identification unit is calculated and output to the air conditioning unit specified by the air conditioning unit specifying unit The air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, wherein   Based on the identification result of identifying a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air conditioning unit at a certain point in time, and the priority order among users in a situation where a plurality of users use the same air conditioning unit at the same time 4. The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, wherein a control value to be output to the same air conditioning unit is determined.   When the measurement target person is identified by the identification unit that identifies the measurement target person of the fat measurement unit, it is used to calculate the control value based on the priorities among a plurality of measurement target persons registered in advance. The air conditioning operation control apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, wherein fat information is selected from fat information output from the fat measurement unit.   The control value is calculated using the relationship information in a storage unit that stores relationship information indicating a relationship between the measurement value and the control value. The air conditioning operation control device described. An identification unit for identifying a measurement subject of the fat measurement unit;
An air conditioning unit identifying unit that identifies the air conditioning unit to which the control value is output based on the measurement target identified by the identifying unit, and a predetermined relationship between the plurality of air conditioning units and the measurement target. The air conditioning operation control device according to claim 2, comprising: Receiving a plurality of control values respectively corresponding to a plurality of users via the predetermined communication path;
An identification unit that identifies a plurality of users who are using the same air conditioning unit at the same time,
Identification results by the identification unit that identifies a plurality of users who are simultaneously using the same air conditioning unit at a certain point in time, and priority among users in a situation where a plurality of users use the same air conditioning unit simultaneously The air-conditioning operation control apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a control value to be output to the same air-conditioning unit is selected from the plurality of received control values. A living body information detecting device including the fat measuring unit for detecting living body information including information on the body fat; and the air conditioning unit that performs an air conditioning operation of an air environment in an air conditioned space based on the control value. It is mounted in a different housing from the air conditioner
The air-conditioning operation control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the air-conditioning operation control device is configured to be communicable by wire or wireless between the biological information detection device and the air conditioning device.   A living body information detecting device including the fat measuring unit for detecting living body information including information on the body fat; and the air conditioning unit configured to perform an air conditioning operation of an air environment in an air conditioned space based on the control value. The air conditioning operation control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the air conditioning operation control device is provided in any one of the air conditioning devices. A fat measuring unit for obtaining fat information indicating a measured value of body fat;
An air conditioning unit for performing the air conditioning operation;
The air conditioning operation control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The air conditioning unit performs an air conditioning operation based on a control value acquired from the air conditioning operation control device.

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