JP2012186725A - Electronic equipment control system, electronic equipment control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic equipment control system and the like having a high convenience for users.SOLUTION: An electronic equipment control system 100 has: an electronic equipment 50, such as an air conditioner and the like, installed in a room R and connected to a network 20; a portable terminal 40 performing communication via the network 20 and having position information detection means detecting current position information; and a server 10 connected to the network 20. The server 10 determines whether or not the portable terminal 40 locates in a predetermined area on the basis of the position information, and if the portable terminal 40 locates in the predetermined area, transmits instruction information to the electronic equipment 50 to power on. Thereby, in the case that a user being out approaches a predetermined position, a room temperature of the room R can be adjusted to a desired temperature before homecoming without a special operation of the portable terminal. Accordingly, the electronic equipment control system and the like having a high convenience can be provided.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a technology has been put into practical use that allows a user who is out of the office to remotely control an electronic device such as a household electrical appliance from a portable terminal or the like via the Internet. For example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 listed below disclose a system in which a user who is going out uses a mobile terminal to transmit instruction data to an electronic device and control the electronic device.

JP 2005-20523 A JP 2007-133106 A

  In the systems according to Patent Documents 1 and 2, the electronic device does not operate unless the user transmits instruction data. That is, if a user who is out of the office forgets to send the instruction data, the electronic device does not operate, and if the electronic device is an air conditioner, the temperature of the room will be appropriate even if the user returns home. There is no. Therefore, there is a demand for a more convenient electronic device control system in which the operation of the electronic device is automatically performed before returning home without any special operation by the user.

  The present invention has been made under the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device control system, an electronic device control method, and a program that are highly convenient for the user.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic device control system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:
An electronic device installed in a specific location and connected to a public communication network;
A portable terminal that communicates via the public communication network and has position information detection means for detecting current position information;
Based on the position information, it is determined whether or not the mobile terminal is located in a predetermined area that is connected to the public communication network and defined based on the specific place where the electronic device is installed. And, if the portable terminal is located in the area, a server that transmits instruction information to power on the electronic device;
It is characterized by providing.

In order to achieve the above object, an electronic device control method according to a second aspect of the present invention includes:
Position information detection means for communicating through the public communication network and detecting current position information in a predetermined area defined with reference to a specific place where an electronic device connected to the public communication network is installed A step of determining whether or not the portable terminal is located;
When the portable terminal is located within the area, transmitting instruction information to power on the electronic device;
It is characterized by including.

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
Computer
Position information detection means for communicating through the public communication network and detecting current position information in a predetermined area defined with reference to a specific place where an electronic device connected to the public communication network is installed A procedure for determining whether or not a portable terminal is located,
A procedure for transmitting instruction information to turn on the electronic device when the portable terminal is located in the area;
It is made to function as.

  According to the present invention, the electronic device control system performs control to turn on the electronic device based on the current position information of the mobile terminal. Therefore, even if the user who is away from home does not operate the mobile terminal, he / she can turn on the electronic device before returning home when he / she approaches the electronic device up to a predetermined distance or is located at a predetermined location. Can be. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a highly convenient electronic device control system or the like, such as being able to turn on the air conditioner before returning home without operating the mobile terminal.

It is a figure which shows the electronic device control system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram of a server. It is a block diagram of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram of an electronic device. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a portable terminal. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a server. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of an electronic device.

  Hereinafter, an electronic device control system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The electronic device control system 100 allows a user who is out of the office to control the electronic device 50 from a distance by using the portable terminal 40. In addition to the portable terminal 40 and the electronic device 50, as shown in FIG. The server 10 is included. The portable terminal 40 is connected to the server 10 and the electronic device 50 via the network 20 and the base stations 30-1 to 30-N.

  The server 10 receives mobile terminal position information indicating the current position of the mobile terminal 40 and transmits information for processing performed by the electronic device 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a main storage unit 12, an auxiliary storage unit 13, a communication control unit 14, and a bus 15 that connects them to each other. Prepare.

  The main storage unit 12 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) and the like, and is used as a work area of the CPU 11.

  The auxiliary storage unit 13 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory. The auxiliary storage unit 13 stores programs executed by the CPU 11 and various parameters. Further, the auxiliary storage unit 13 also stores electronic device position information, power-on instruction setting information, and power-on area information. The electronic device position information indicates the position where the electronic device 50 is installed. In the present embodiment, the electronic device 50 is installed in the room R of the user of the mobile terminal 40 (see FIG. 1). The setting information of the power-on instruction is information for determining whether to instruct the electronic device 50 to turn on the power when the mobile terminal position information is received (whether the instruction signal is set to be transmittable). Information indicating whether or not non-transmission is set. The power-on area information defines a predetermined area from the installation position of the electronic device 50, for example. This area is defined as, for example, a circle with a radius of 5 km with the electronic device 50 as a reference.

  The communication control unit 14 transmits / receives data to / from the base stations 30-1 to 30-N, the electronic device 50, and the like via the network 20.

  The CPU 11 performs overall control of each unit by executing a program recorded in the auxiliary storage unit 13. Specifically, when the server 10 receives the mobile terminal position information, it is determined whether or not the instruction signal is set to be transmittable based on the setting information of the power-on instruction stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13. . Further, based on the power-on area information, it is determined whether or not the portable terminal 40 is in a predetermined area. Based on these determinations, an instruction signal is transmitted to turn on the electronic device 50.

  The network 20 transmits various data according to IP (Internet Protocol). As shown in FIG. 1, the network 20 is connected to a server 10, base stations 30-1 to 30 -N, and an electronic device 50.

  The base stations 30-1 and 30-2 to 30 -N include a wireless communication unit that is wirelessly connected to each mobile terminal 40 in its communication area, and a relay processing unit that is wired to the server 10 via the network 20. Consists of including. The base stations 30-1 to 30-N receive a signal from the mobile terminal 40 located in the communication area of the base station 30-1 to 30-N, and transmit the signal to the server 10 or the like.

  The mobile terminal 40 is configured as a mobile phone, for example, and as shown in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 3, a CPU 41, a main storage unit 42, an auxiliary storage unit 43, a wireless communication unit 44, an operation unit 45, and a display unit 46. A positioning unit 47, a temperature measuring unit 48, an audio processing unit, a camera unit, and a bus 49 for connecting them together.

  The main storage unit 42 includes a RAM and the like, and is used as a work area for the CPU 41.

  The auxiliary storage unit 43 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM, a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory. The auxiliary storage unit 43 stores programs executed by the CPU 41, various parameters, and the like.

  The wireless communication unit 44 includes an antenna 44a, and performs wireless data transmission / reception with any of the base stations 30-1 to 30-N. Specifically, call information and position information of the portable terminal 40 obtained by the positioning unit 47 described later are transmitted and received.

  The operation unit 45 includes a numeric keypad, direction keys / decision keys, function keys, and the like. Information input by the user is performed through the operation unit 45. The operation unit 45 outputs a signal corresponding to a user operation to the CPU 41.

  The display unit 46 displays information such as images, figures, characters, and symbols. The display unit 46 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel.

  The positioning unit 47 has a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. The GPS receiver receives radio waves emitted from a plurality of GPS satellites. Then, the positioning unit 47 measures the time to reach the mobile terminal 40, obtains the distance between the GPS satellite and the mobile terminal 40 from the time difference, and obtains the current position (position coordinates) using this distance. The positioning unit 47 outputs a signal corresponding to the mobile terminal position information to the CPU 41.

  The temperature measurement unit 48 includes a thermistor and the like, and measures the temperature around the portable terminal 40. Then, the temperature measurement unit 48 outputs a signal corresponding to this temperature information to the CPU 41.

  The CPU 41 executes a program recorded in the auxiliary storage unit 43 to perform overall control of each unit. Specifically, the wireless communication unit 44, the sound processing unit, and the camera unit are controlled in accordance with the output from the operation unit 45. In addition, based on signals output from the positioning unit 47, the temperature measurement unit 48, and the camera unit, necessary information is displayed on the display unit 46 or transmitted to the base stations 30-1 to 30-N. Further, the current position information output from the positioning unit 47 is transmitted to the server 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic device 50 is a home appliance such as an air conditioner installed in a room R of a general house. As shown in FIG. 4, the electronic device 50 includes a CPU 51, a main storage unit 52, an auxiliary storage unit 53, an operation unit 54, a display unit 55, a temperature measurement unit 56, a blower unit 57, a local unit, A communication unit 58, a wireless communication unit 59, and a bus 50a that connects them to each other are provided.

  The main storage unit 52 includes a RAM and the like, and is used as a work area for the CPU 51.

  The auxiliary storage unit 53 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM, a magnetic disk, and a semiconductor memory. The auxiliary storage unit 53 stores programs executed by the CPU 51, various parameters, and the like.

  The operation unit 54 includes, for example, a remote control device and a reception unit of the remote control device. Information input to the electronic device 50 by the user is performed through the operation unit 54. Specifically, settings such as switching between cooling and heating, a desired temperature, a wind direction, a timer, and the like are performed through the operation unit 54. The operation unit 54 outputs a signal corresponding to a user operation to the CPU 51.

  The display unit 55 is, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays room temperature, a set temperature, and other set contents of the room R.

  The temperature measurement unit 56 measures the room temperature of the room R. Then, the temperature measurement unit 56 outputs a signal corresponding to this temperature information to the CPU 51.

  The blower unit 57 supplies cold air or hot air to the room R. The blower unit 57 includes a temperature control device, and this temperature control device controls the temperature of the air supplied from the blower unit 57 based on a signal from the CPU 51.

  The local communication unit 58 transmits / receives data to / from the server 10 or the like via the network 20.

  The wireless communication unit 59 performs wireless data transmission / reception with the mobile terminal 40 and other information terminals.

  The CPU 51 performs overall control of each unit by executing a program recorded in the auxiliary storage unit 53. Specifically, the blower unit 57 is controlled according to outputs from the operation unit 54 and the temperature measurement unit 56. In addition, necessary information is appropriately displayed on the display unit 55 based on signals output from the operation unit 54 and the temperature measurement unit 48.

  The operation of the electronic device control system 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 5 to 7.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 shows a series of processing executed by the CPU 41 of the mobile terminal 40. The process shown in this flowchart is executed while the mobile terminal 40 is activated.

  In the first step S <b> 101, the CPU 41 waits for a timing for transmitting the mobile terminal position information of the mobile terminal 40 input from the positioning unit 47 to the base stations 30-1 to 30 -N. If it is time to transmit, the determination in step S101 is affirmed (step S101: Yes), and the CPU 41 proceeds to the next step S102.

  In step S102, the CPU 41 transmits the mobile terminal position information of the mobile terminal 40 to any of the base stations 30-1 to 30-N.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S101 is negative (step S101: No), the CPU 41 again sends the mobile terminal 40's mobile terminal location information obtained by the positioning unit 47 to the base stations 30-1 to 30-N. Wait for the transmission timing.

  The portable terminal position information transmitted from the portable terminal 40 is transmitted to the server 10 via the base stations 30-1 to 30-N, as can be seen with reference to FIG.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 6 shows a series of processes executed by the CPU 11 of the server 10.

  In the first step S201, the CPU 11 waits for portable terminal position information from the portable terminal 40. And when the portable terminal position information from the portable terminal 40 is received, the judgment in step S201 is affirmed (step S201: Yes), and the CPU 11 proceeds to the next step S202.

  In step S202, the CPU 11 collates the mobile terminal position information from the mobile terminal 40 with the power-on area information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13, and determines whether the mobile terminal 40 is within a preset area. Judge whether or not. If it is determined that it is within the area, the determination in step S202 is affirmed (step S202: Yes), and the CPU 11 proceeds to the next step S203.

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the power-on instruction information is set in a transmittable state based on the power-on instruction setting information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13. If it is determined that the transmission enabled state is set, the determination in step S203 is affirmed (step S203: Yes), and the CPU 11 proceeds to the next step S204.

  In step S <b> 204, the CPU 11 transmits information on a power-on instruction to the electronic device 50 via the network 20. Then, the CPU 11 proceeds to next step S205.

  In step S <b> 205, the CPU 11 switches the setting information of the power-on instruction stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13 from the transmittable state to the non-transmission state of the power-on instruction information.

  And CPU11 transfers to step S201 again, and waits for the portable terminal position information from the portable terminal 40. FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S202 is negative (step S202: No), the CPU 11 proceeds to the next step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 11 determines, based on the power-on instruction setting information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13, whether or not it is in a transmittable state in which power-on instruction information can be transmitted. If it is determined that it is in a non-transmission state, that is, if the determination in step S206 is negative (step S206: No), the CPU 11 proceeds to the next step S207.

  In step S <b> 207, the CPU 11 switches the setting of the power-on instruction stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13 to the state in which the power-on instruction information can be transmitted. And CPU11 transfers to step S201 again, and waits for the portable terminal position information from the portable terminal 40. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the determinations in step S201 and step S203 are negative (step S201: No, step S203: No), the CPU 11 proceeds to step S201 again and waits for position information from the portable terminal 40. Similarly, when the determination in step S206 is affirmative, that is, when it is determined that the transmission is possible (step S206: Yes), the CPU 11 proceeds to step S201 and receives the message from the portable terminal 40. Wait for location information.

  The power-on instruction information transmitted from the server 10 is transmitted via the network 20 to the electronic device 50 installed in the room R, as can be seen with reference to FIG.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 shows a series of processes executed by the CPU 51 of the electronic device 50. The processing shown in this flowchart is executed while the electronic device 50 is connected to a commercial power source and in a standby state.

  In the first step S301, the CPU 51 waits for power-on instruction information from the server 10. When the information from the server 10 is received, the determination in step S301 is affirmed (step S301: Yes), and the CPU 51 proceeds to the next step S302.

  In step S302, the CPU 51 determines whether the electronic device 50 is powered off. If it is determined that the power is off, the determination in step S302 is affirmed (step S302: Yes), and the CPU 51 proceeds to the next step S303.

  In step S <b> 303, the CPU 51 turns on the electronic device 50. Then, the CPU 51 again moves to step S301 and waits for information on a power-on instruction from the server 10.

  Similarly, if the determination in step S301 or step S302 is negative (step S302: No), the CPU 51 proceeds to the next step S301 and waits for information on a power-on instruction from the server 10.

  By performing the above processing, the electronic device 50 is powered on. When the power is turned on, the blower unit 57 supplies cold air or hot air to the room R. At the same time, the temperature measurement unit 56 of the electronic device 50 measures the room temperature of the room R. Based on the measured temperature, the blower unit 57 stops and restarts the supply of cold air or hot air, or adjusts the temperature of the supplied air. Thereby, the room temperature of the room R is adjusted to the temperature set by the user.

  As described above, in the electronic device control system 100 according to the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal 40 enters a predetermined area based on the mobile terminal position information of the mobile terminal 40, the server 10 Instruction information for powering on the electronic device 50 is transmitted. As a result, the electronic device 50 is turned on, and the user can set the room temperature of the room R when he / she goes home to an appropriate temperature without performing any special operation while going out. Therefore, the electronic device control system 100 that is highly convenient for the user can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the server 10 receives the mobile terminal position information obtained by the positioning unit 47 of the mobile terminal 40, but in addition to this, the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 48 of the mobile terminal 40 is used. Information may be received. In this case, for example, when the temperature measured by the temperature measuring unit 48 is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature, the server 10 may set the electronic device 50 to the cooling setting, or when the temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature, the server 10 may be set to the heating setting. it can.

In the present embodiment, the server 10 transmits the power-on instruction information to the electronic device 50. In addition, the server 10 also transmits information on the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 48 of the portable terminal 40. be able to. In this case, the electronic device 50 measures the temperature with high accuracy based on the temperature information measured by the temperature measurement unit 48 of the portable terminal 40 in addition to the temperature information measured by the temperature measurement unit 56 of the electronic device 50 itself. You can make adjustments.

  In the present embodiment, the electronic device 50 is powered on when the mobile terminal 40 enters a predetermined area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the mobile terminal 40 is located at a predetermined position (for example, the nearest station that the user uses for commuting or attending school), the electronic device 50 can be powered on.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the electronic device 50 is an air conditioner, it is not restricted to this, An electric lamp, a fully automatic bus unit, etc. may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the mobile terminal 40 transmits the mobile terminal position information to the electronic device 50 via the base stations 30-1 to 30-N, the network 20, the server 10, and the like. Not limited to this, it may be transmitted directly to the electronic device 50.

  The program used in the above embodiment is a recording medium (such as a flexible disk (magnetic recording disk or the like), a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or an MO (Magneto-Optical disk). It may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium and distributed. In this case, the above-described processing can be executed by installing the program in a predetermined computer. The program of the above embodiment is stored in a storage device (hard disk or the like) of a server provided on a communication network (for example, the Internet or an intranet), and is superimposed on a carrier wave and downloaded to a local computer, for example. Or may be read from the server at any time and started and executed on the local computer. When a part of the function is performed by the OS (Operating System), only the part other than the function performed by the OS may be distributed or transferred.

  Various embodiments and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

  A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be described as in the following supplementary notes, but is not limited thereto.

(Appendix 1) An electronic device installed in a specific place and connected to a public communication network;
A portable terminal that communicates via the public communication network and has position information detection means for detecting current position information;
Based on the position information, it is determined whether or not the mobile terminal is located in a predetermined area that is connected to the public communication network and defined based on the specific location where the electronic device is installed. And, if the portable terminal is located in the area, a server that transmits instruction information to power on the electronic device;
An electronic device control system comprising:

(Additional remark 2) The said portable terminal has a 1st temperature measurement means to measure the temperature around the said portable terminal,
The electronic device control system according to appendix 1, wherein the temperature information measured by the first temperature measuring means is transmitted to the electronic device via the server.

(Additional remark 3) The said electronic device has a 2nd temperature measurement means to measure the temperature of the said indoor, and the ventilation unit which adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the said indoor,
The air blowing unit adjusts the temperature of air to be supplied based on the temperature measured by the first temperature measuring unit of the portable terminal and the temperature measured by the second temperature measuring unit of the electronic device. The electronic device control system according to Appendix 2.

(Additional remark 4) The position which communicates via the said public communication network in the predetermined area prescribed | regulated on the basis of the specific place where the electronic device connected to a public communication network is installed, and detects the present position information Determining whether or not the mobile terminal having the information detecting means is located;
When the portable terminal is located within the area, transmitting instruction information to power on the electronic device;
An electronic device control method comprising:

(Appendix 5)
Position information detection means for communicating through the public communication network and detecting current position information in a predetermined area defined with reference to a specific place where an electronic device connected to the public communication network is installed A procedure for determining whether or not a portable terminal is located,
A procedure for transmitting instruction information to turn on the electronic device when the portable terminal is located in the area;
A program characterized by functioning as

10 server 11 CPU
12 Main Storage Unit 13 Auxiliary Storage Unit 14 Communication Control Unit 15 Bus 20 Network (Public Communication Network)
30-1, 30-2, 30-N Base station 40 Mobile terminal 41 CPU
42 main storage unit 43 auxiliary storage unit 44 wireless communication unit 44a antenna 45 operation unit 46 display unit 47 positioning unit 48 temperature measurement unit (first temperature measurement means)
49 Bus 50 Electronic device 50a Bus 51 CPU
52 Main Storage Unit 53 Auxiliary Storage Unit 54 Operation Unit 55 Display Unit 56 Temperature Measurement Unit (Second Temperature Measurement Unit)
57 Blower unit 58 Local communication unit 59 Wireless communication unit 100 Electronic equipment control system R room

Claims (5)

An electronic device installed in a specific location and connected to a public communication network;
A portable terminal that communicates via the public communication network and has position information detection means for detecting current position information;
Based on the position information, it is determined whether or not the mobile terminal is located in a predetermined area that is connected to the public communication network and defined based on the specific location where the electronic device is installed. And, if the portable terminal is located in the area, a server that transmits instruction information to power on the electronic device;
An electronic device control system comprising: The portable terminal has a first temperature measuring means for measuring a temperature around the portable terminal,
The electronic device control system according to claim 1, wherein the temperature information measured by the first temperature measurement unit is transmitted to the electronic device via the server. The electronic device has a second temperature measuring means for measuring the indoor temperature, and a blower unit for adjusting the temperature of the air supplied to the indoor,
The air blowing unit adjusts the temperature of air to be supplied based on the temperature measured by the first temperature measuring unit of the portable terminal and the temperature measured by the second temperature measuring unit of the electronic device. The electronic device control system according to claim 2. Position information detection means for communicating through the public communication network and detecting current position information in a predetermined area defined with reference to a specific place where an electronic device connected to the public communication network is installed A step of determining whether or not the portable terminal is located;
When the portable terminal is located within the area, transmitting instruction information to power on the electronic device;
An electronic device control method comprising: Computer
Position information detection means for communicating through the public communication network and detecting current position information in a predetermined area defined with reference to a specific place where an electronic device connected to the public communication network is installed A procedure for determining whether or not a portable terminal is located,
A procedure for transmitting instruction information to turn on the electronic device when the portable terminal is located in the area;
A program characterized by functioning as

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