JP2013148252A - Competitive processing device, and air conditioning system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a competitive processing device etc. for facilitating function enhancement etc. by a plurality of applications.SOLUTION: A competitive processing device includes: an input receiving section 15 dividing instructions concerned with one or more parameters that equipment control commands have, for every parameter based on a plurality of equipment control commands obtained by execution of a plurality of applications from an application executing device 30 executing the applications concerned with the control of equipment to be controlled; an input processing section 13 processing to determine one instruction for every parameter; an output processing section 16 processing to determine for every parameter whether to output instructions concerned with the determination of the input processing section 13, to an air conditioning control device 20 for controlling the equipment; and an output section 14 outputting, to the air conditioning control device 20, instructions determined to be output by the output processing section 16.

Description

  The present invention relates to a contention processing device that processes contention by a plurality of applications related to device control.

  For example, for air conditioning in buildings such as buildings, reduction of power consumption and improvement of space comfort are required. In order to realize this, for example, an air conditioning system is configured by including an air conditioning management device that controls a plurality of air conditioning devices in a building in cooperation with each other. The air conditioning management device includes a processing device, a storage device, and the like. For example, the processing device executes an application (program) held (stored) in the storage device. Thereby, the reduction of the power consumption in the air conditioning in a building and the improvement of the comfort of space are realized.

  Here, the air conditioning management apparatus holds (stores) a plurality of applications. For example, “Control and management of equipment that can be set freely when it is necessary to control the function of the target function arbitrarily and control multiple functions for a certain target equipment. Device "is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1). At this time, with respect to a plurality of applications that perform processing in the same time period, only those whose conflicts between applications have been resolved can be held in the management device so that the processing results do not contradict each other. Yes.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-11815

  In buildings such as buildings where an air conditioner is required, environmental conditions and building location conditions often differ greatly. Due to such environmental differences, the functions that the user requests for air conditioning in each building are diverse, and it is required to realize all functions according to the requirements.

  However, in the conventional air conditioning management apparatus, since the application whose competition relationship has been canceled is held in advance, the competing application cannot be held, and for example, it is difficult to easily perform function expansion or the like.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to obtain, for example, a contention processing device for easily performing function expansion by a plurality of applications. .

  The contention processing device according to the present invention includes a device control command 1 based on a plurality of device control commands obtained by executing a plurality of applications from an application execution device that executes an application related to control of a device to be controlled. Alternatively, an input receiving unit that divides an instruction related to a plurality of parameters for each parameter, an input processing unit that performs a process of determining one instruction for each parameter, and an apparatus control that controls the apparatus with an instruction related to the determination of the input processing unit An output processing unit that performs processing for determining whether to output to the apparatus for each parameter, and an output unit that outputs an instruction for which the output processing unit has determined the output to the device control apparatus.

  According to the contention processing device of the present invention, one instruction for each parameter is determined from instructions from a device control command by a plurality of applications, and an instruction determined for each parameter is output to the device control apparatus. Since it did in this way, even when there exists a possibility that competition may generate | occur | produce in the apparatus control command of several applications, the competition concerning control can be eliminated and an appropriate instruction | indication can be output to an apparatus control apparatus. For this reason, even when an application for executing a desired function is added or selected by the user, the function can be expanded without the user considering the influence between the applications.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure which concerns on the communication of the air conditioning system centering on the air-conditioning management apparatus 100 in Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a flow of processing in the contention processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a parameter table according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an interface included in an input reception unit 15 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the input process data used with the input process part 13 which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the output process data used with the output process part 16 which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a conflict resolution process between parameters performed by the output processing unit 16 according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure which concerns on the communication of the air conditioning system centering on the air-conditioning management apparatus 100 in Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration relating to communication of an air conditioning system centering on an air conditioning management device 100 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the air conditioning system includes a plurality of outdoor units 40, a plurality of indoor units 50, an air conditioning management device 100, and an application execution device 30. The outdoor unit 40 and the indoor unit 50 of this Embodiment comprise a refrigerant circuit by piping connection, circulate a refrigerant | coolant, and perform air conditioning of the air-conditioning object space. The outdoor unit 40 has a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger, etc., for example. The indoor unit 50 includes, for example, a throttle device and an indoor heat exchanger. Hereinafter, when the outdoor unit 40 and the indoor unit 50 are not particularly distinguished, each will be described as an air conditioner. In addition, the air conditioning management apparatus 100 manages and controls the operation of the air conditioning equipment in the system in an integrated manner. In the present embodiment, a communication system of an air conditioning system will be particularly described.

  The air conditioning management device 100 of the present embodiment is connected to a plurality of outdoor units 40 so as to be able to exchange signals (communication, transmission / reception of signals) via, for example, a dedicated communication line, a LAN (Local Area Network), or the like. In FIG. 1, the air-conditioning management apparatus 100 is connected to the outdoor units 40-1 and 40-2. Each outdoor unit 40 is connected to one or a plurality of indoor units 50 through a dedicated communication line, LAN, or the like so as to be able to exchange signals. In FIG. 1, the outdoor unit 40-1 is connected to the indoor units 50-1 and 50-2. The outdoor unit 40-2 is connected to the indoor units 50-3 and 50-4. Although it does not specifically limit, suppose here that the outdoor unit 40 and the indoor unit 50 which comprise the refrigerant circuit by piping connection are connected by the exclusive communication line. By performing communication connection as described above, signals can be exchanged between the air conditioning management device 100 and each indoor unit 50 via the outdoor unit 40. In addition, the air conditioning management apparatus 100 can transmit at least a control signal related to operation and stop to the air conditioner to be operated and stopped. Each air conditioner can transmit a signal related to its own operating state to the air conditioning management device 100.

  The air conditioning management device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a contention processing device 10 and an air conditioning control device 20. The contention processing device 10 is used to resolve control contention and control each air conditioner based on the execution result of an application held by the application execution device 30 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an application). An air conditioner control command that is command data is output to the air conditioning control device 20. Further, the air conditioning control device 20 transmits a control signal to the air conditioning device to be controlled based on the air conditioner control command from the competitive processing device 10.

  The competition processing apparatus 10 includes an input processing unit 13, an output unit 14, an input receiving unit 15, an output processing unit 16, and an application communication management unit 18. In addition, an input processing data storage unit 11, an output processing data storage unit 12, and a parameter table storage unit 17 are provided.

  The application communication management unit 18 is a unit that transmits an air conditioner control command to the input reception unit 15 based on a signal transmitted from the application execution device 30. Further, the operation data from the air conditioning control device 20 is transmitted to the application execution device 30. Here, the operation data is data related to the operation of each air conditioner connected to the air conditioning management device 100 (for example, operation start, operation stop, air conditioning classification, wind speed, air volume, set temperature, etc.).

  The input receiving unit 15 is means for transmitting an air conditioner control command from the application execution device 30 to the input processing unit 13. At this time, the input receiving unit 15 performs a process of transmitting an air conditioner control command obtained by the application execution device 30 executing the application at predetermined time intervals in parameter units. Here, the predetermined time can be arbitrarily set. However, the processing is not limited to processing at predetermined time intervals, and may be performed when other means, signal input from a device, or instruction input from a user is made. Further, the transmission interval may not be set by the input receiving unit 15, and the processing interval may be set by another processing unit such as the input processing unit 13. The parameter table storage unit 17 stores parameter data, ID data, and the like included in the air conditioner control command in a table format, for example. Here, it is assumed that data such as parameters stored in the parameter table storage unit 17 can be added or changed. However, depending on the user's authority, addition or change may be disabled.

  Based on the input processing data stored in the input processing data storage unit 11, the input processing unit 13 determines the parameters from the input receiving unit 15 based on the air conditioner control command performed for each application. This is a means for performing conflict resolution processing. Then, an air conditioner control command that resolves the conflict between applications is transmitted to the output processing unit 16. The input processing data storage unit 11 stores input processing data referred to by the input processing unit 13 for performing conflict resolution processing between applications. Here, the input data is highly likely to be changed by the user of the air conditioner (for example, assuming a building manager or the like) when an application is added.

  The output processing unit 16 is a unit that performs conflict resolution processing between parameters for the air conditioner control command from the input processing unit 13 based on the output processing data stored in the output processing data storage unit 12. Then, an air conditioner control command that resolves the conflict between parameters is transmitted to the output unit 14. By eliminating the conflict between parameters, the operation of the air conditioner can be guaranteed at a minimum. The output processing data storage unit 12 stores output processing data that the output processing unit 16 refers to in order to perform conflict resolution processing between parameters. The output processing data is highly likely to be changed by the device manager (maintenance user). Here, the input data and the output data can be easily assumed that the change timing, the change frequency, the use, and the person to change are different, so that the input data and the output data are divided into two data, respectively, the input processing unit 13 and the output processing unit 16. And processing.

  The output unit 14 is a unit that transmits an air conditioner control command related to the processing of the output processing unit 16 to the air conditioning control device 20. Detailed processing in the contention processing apparatus 10 by the above means will be described later.

  In addition, the air conditioning control device 20 includes an air conditioner management unit 21, an air conditioner communication management unit 22, and a communication management unit 23. The air conditioner management unit 21 is a means for performing a process of storing operation data included in a signal from each air conditioner connected to the air conditioning management apparatus 100 in the operation data storage means 24 and managing it. And the air-conditioning equipment control command from the competition processing apparatus 10 for controlling the air-conditioning equipment used as object is transmitted to the air-conditioner communication management part 22 as a control signal. In addition, the operation data transmitted to the competition processing device 10 is transmitted to the communication management unit 23.

  The air conditioner communication management unit 22 performs communication with each air conditioner connected to the air conditioning management device 100. For example, a control signal from the air conditioner management unit 21 is sent to the air conditioner to be controlled. In addition, operation data is sent to the air conditioner management unit 21 based on signals from each air conditioner. The communication management unit 23 is a means for transmitting data and the like with the contention processing device 10. For example, an air conditioner control command from the competition processing device 10 is transmitted to the air conditioner management unit 21. Further, the operation data is transmitted to the contention processing device 10. The operation data storage means 24 stores operation data.

  Here, the processing means of the input processing unit 13, the output unit 14, the input receiving unit 15, the output processing unit 16, and the air conditioner management unit 21 may be configured by hardware such as a circuit device that implements each processing. It can also be realized by having each processing procedure as software and executing the software on an arithmetic device such as a microcomputer or a CPU. The communication means of the application communication management unit 18, the air conditioner communication management unit 22, and the communication management unit 23 can be realized by, for example, a network interface such as a LAN interface or dedicated communication hardware. The input processing data storage unit 11, the output processing data storage unit 12, and the parameter table storage unit 17 can be configured by a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a flash memory. For example, each storage means may be independent as hardware, or each data may be stored in one storage device.

  And the application execution apparatus 30 of this Embodiment has the various applications (apparatus) for controlling the air conditioner in an air conditioning system, and the air conditioner control information (data) which is the result which each apparatus performed, respectively. Is sent to the contention processing device 10. Since the contention processing device 10 performs contention resolution processing, the application execution device 30 only needs to send the execution results of the applications to the contention processing device 10 independently.

  In FIG. 1, as an example of applications held in the application execution device 30, an energy saving control application 31, an air conditioning control application 32, a schedule control application 33, an outdoor unit control application 34, an air direction control application 35, and a temperature control application 36 are illustrated. Yes. The energy saving control application 31 is an application that performs control for energy saving. The air conditioning control application 32 is an application that performs air conditioning control. The schedule control application 33 is an application that performs schedule management. The outdoor unit control application 34 is an application for controlling the outdoor unit 40. The wind direction control application 35 is an application for controlling the wind direction of the indoor unit 50. The temperature control application 36 is an application for performing temperature control. Here, the applications held and executed by the application execution device 30 are not limited to those described above, and the user and the device administrator are aware of the competition held by the application and the device administrator. You can add, change, and delete freely without having to.

  The above application is a basic application prepared in advance for air conditioning control. For example, an application created by a sales company or the like (an application for environmental air conditioning control in accordance with each land, region, etc.) Example: North America setback application etc.)), applications created by actual users (constructors, managers, etc.) (control applications for each floor, etc.), applications created by those who perform maintenance (maintenance trial run applications, etc.) You may make it have.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the application execution device 30 is a device independent of the air conditioning management device 100. However, in the present embodiment, the contention processing device 10 can perform processing for eliminating the competition between applications, so the air conditioning management device 100 may include the application execution device 30. Further, each application may be configured by hardware (apparatus), executed independently, and air conditioner control information as an execution result may be sent, or the application may be software and executed by an application execution unit. You may make it send air-conditioning equipment control information. Further, the application execution device 30 may be communicably connected via a network or the like. Each application may be configured by software and stored in a data server or the like, and program data may be sent to the execution device via a network or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flow of processing and the like in the contention processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The competition processing device 10 receives operation data from the air conditioning control device 20 in units of air conditioning equipment. In addition, the contention processing device 10 sends a signal including operation data to the application execution device 30. The application execution device 30 executes the application to process the operation data, and sends a signal including an air conditioner control command as a result of the execution to the contention processing device 10.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a parameter table stored by the parameter table storage unit 17 in the conflict processing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the parameter table storage unit 17 includes parameters used for controlling the air conditioner, IDs uniquely set for each parameter, setting ranges for each parameter, holding time and time stamp for each parameter, as items. Set and store as tabular data.

  For example, if a time stamp is set as an item, priority-based input processing data using time can be set and added, such as giving priority to an application for which an air conditioner control command has been sent first. Further, for example, the contention processing device 10 performs processing for canceling the contention relationship with respect to the air conditioner control command sent during a certain time interval. At this time, since it may be necessary to hold the control instructed by the application, by setting the parameter holding time as an item, it is possible to realize that the control does not shift to another control during the holding time. it can. Here, the parameter table only needs to have at least data having at least ID and parameters as items. For example, the setting range, parameter holding time, and time stamp shown in FIG. 3 may not be used as items, and other items may be set and data stored. Here, in the parameter table, not all air conditioners may be constant, and different parameters may be set for each air conditioner.

  For example, an air conditioner control command from an application related to control is assumed to be divided for each parameter. For example, in the case of the energy saving control application 31, it has a parameter of a set temperature, and the temperature indicated by +2 degrees, −2 degrees or the like is data. In addition, if it is an application related to demand control, it has an operation / stop parameter, and an operation related to control such as OFF becomes data. The ability save amount is used as a parameter, and the value indicated by 0% is data. Furthermore, if it is an application related to windbreak prevention control, it has parameters of wind direction and air volume.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an interface included in the input reception unit 15 according to the first embodiment. Based on the air conditioner control command of each application, a process of transmitting the parameter unit every predetermined time is performed. The interface held by the input receiving unit 15 may have a parameter for accepting reception for each application, for each parameter, and for each target air conditioner.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of input processing data stored in the input processing data storage unit 11 used in the input processing unit 13. The input processing data is data for processing the air conditioner control commands received from the plurality of applications received by the input receiving unit 15 in units of parameters held by the parameter table storage unit 17 and solving the conflict between the plurality of applications. It is. FIG. 5 shows an example in which conflict resolution is performed based on the priority of the application for each of the nine parameters ID1 to ID9. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 5, the priority between applications and the change condition of the priority are set for each parameter.

  For example, in FIG. 5, indoor unit control application A, setback control application B, automatic mode switching control application C, smoothing control application D, windbreak prevention control application E, schedule control application F, comfort temperature control application G, floor temperature Priorities for the control application H, the outdoor temperature interlocking control application J, the temperature shift control application K, the outdoor unit control application L, the demand control application M, and the like are set for each parameter. Here, the application shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and this need not be the case.

  The priority indicates which of the plurality of applications is given priority to the air conditioner control command. For example, the priority relationship between applications is set by an inequality sign, a value magnitude (HIGH in the example of FIG. 5), and the like. Here, if a numerical value or the like is handled, a change in value may be expressed using four arithmetic operations. In addition, if the control is related to a value such as ON / OFF, the control may be switched ON / OFF using a logical operator. The priority may be expressed by combining the above examples. What shows a priority relationship may not only be an example, but a priority may be represented by a number or other size comparison symbols, or priorities may be given according to the order of processing. In addition, it is not essential to give priority, and depending on the parameters, only a single application may be controlled. In addition, the priority change conditions include user manual operation, environmental conditions (eg, outside temperature, humidity, sunshine duration, weather forecast, etc.), usage conditions (number of people staying in the room, usage time, usage location, building structure). This indicates a condition for changing the priority by the like. Here, not only the conditions but also the priority changing conditions such as changing the priority with an input from the application may be used.

For example, in the input processing data, priority between applications and priority changing conditions are set for each parameter. For example, the following can be considered as an example of priority setting (also shown in FIG. 5).
・ Priority by simple inequality A>B> C A <B <C
・ Decision by user setting ForGorH
・ Priority according to control size: High (A, B), Low (B, C), Medium (A, B, C)

  For example, as an example of expressing priority using an inequality sign, driving / stopping can be considered. Applications for which an operation / stop command is received include an application related to an emergency stop, an application related to a demand stop, an application related to floor temperature smoothing control, and an application related to a schedule. For example, when the air conditioner control command from the application as described above is sent from the application execution device 30 at the same time (same processing time zone), the emergency stop, the demand stop, etc. are mostly given priority. Therefore, it is assumed that the air conditioner control command by these applications is set as having a high priority, and the priority is represented by an inequality sign. In addition, when there is a margin in power, it is assumed that control such as lowering the priority of demand control is performed, and therefore it is assumed that the amount of power is included in the priority change condition.

  In addition, as an example of expressing priority using decisions made by user settings, for example, when applications such as control for enhancing comfort and control for enhancing energy saving are executed in parallel, air conditioner control that conflicts with temperature setting An instruction may be sent from the application execution apparatus 30 at the same time (same processing time period). At this time, it is determined which application of the air conditioner control command is adopted according to the user's selection.

  A temperature shift amount can be considered as an example in which the priority is expressed using the setting based on the magnitude of control. For example, when an air conditioner control command from an application such as a control for performing a temperature shift linked to the outside air temperature or a control for increasing the fixed temperature with energy saving is sent from the application execution device 30 at the same time (same processing time), for example, Is the same control direction, such as 4 ° C. rise and 2 ° C. rise, but the amount, width, etc. may be different. In such a case, it may be possible to prioritize whether the higher one is adopted or the lower one is adopted.

  Based on the input processing data as described above, the input processing unit 13 selects an air conditioner control command in the application that should be given the highest priority for each parameter, and resolves the conflict between the applications. The air conditioner control command after performing the conflict resolution process is sent to the output processing unit 16.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of output processing data stored in the output processing data storage unit 12 used in the output processing unit 16. The output processing data is data for eliminating the conflict between parameters from the air conditioner control command for each parameter from the input processing unit 13 received by the output processing unit 16. As shown in FIG. 6, the output processing data has, for example, a processing priority, information on other parameters related to each parameter, and a relational expression (conditional expression) with the parameter as items. It is possible to define a related parameter for each parameter and set an operation according to the state of each related parameter.

  The data transmitted to the output processing unit 16 determines whether to output or not for each parameter based on the above output processing data for setting the relationship, priority, etc. for each parameter. Then, only the air conditioner control command relating to the parameter determined to be output is transmitted to the output unit 14. The output unit 14 transmits to the air conditioning control device 20.

  For example, the output processing unit 16 refers to the item of output processing data and determines whether or not to output the data input to the output processing unit 16. The output processing unit 16 refers to the output processing data with respect to the air conditioner control command from the input processing unit 13 in the order of the ID having the smallest parameter, and searches whether there is a related parameter for the parameter. If it exists, the condition in the relevant parameter of interest is searched. If the condition is met, the action item is referred to and the next action is determined. When other related parameters exist in the operation item, the related parameter portion of the re-entered air conditioner control command is referred to search for whether the condition is met. The described processing is repeated until the final output or non-output is performed, and the operation for the related parameter is determined.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the conflict resolution processing between parameters performed by the output processing unit 16. FIG. 7 shows an example of the process related to the temperature shift amount also shown in FIG. For example, in the example of the temperature shift amount search illustrated in FIG. 7, as the related parameter of the temperature shift amount, the cooling set temperature that is the related parameter 2-1 and the heating that is the related parameter 2-2 depending on the mode and mode conditions. A set temperature is assigned. The output processing unit 16 refers to the item of the temperature shift amount of the output processing data, and refers to the related parameter mode. Cooling, heating, automatic, and unset are held in the related parameter mode conditions. When the mode is cooling, since there is a related parameter 2-1 in the operation, the item of the cooling set temperature, which is the related parameter 2-1, is referred to. If the air conditioner control command is applicable to the condition that the cooling setting temperature referred to is less than 26 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius or more, and is not set, whether the output is set or not is determined according to the operation described in the condition section. . For example, when the mode is cooling and the cooling set temperature is 24 ° C., the item of temperature shift amount is output. Here, the output processing data may be provided with a function for forcibly outputting or a function for forcibly not outputting in accordance with an air conditioner control command.

  As described above, as a result of eliminating the competitive relationship, an appropriate air conditioner control command can be transmitted to the air conditioning control device 20, and a control signal can be sent from the air conditioning control device 20 to the device to be controlled.

  As described above, in the air conditioning management device 100 according to the present embodiment, the contention processing device 10 performs the inter-application processing based on the air conditioning device control information that is the result of executing a plurality of applications sent from the application execution device 30. Therefore, even if there is a conflict in the execution results of a plurality of applications, the conflict is resolved before being transmitted to the air conditioning control device 20, and appropriate air conditioner control is performed. The command can be transmitted to the air conditioning controller 20. For this reason, even when an application for executing a desired function is added or selected by the user, the function can be expanded without considering the influence between the applications.

  Further, in the air conditioning management device 100 of the present embodiment, since the conflict between the applications can be resolved by the conflict processing device 10, it is possible to perform management and the like by dividing a plurality of applications and the air conditioning control device 20. . For this reason, it is not necessary to have the air conditioning control device 20 and the application in the same device, and the application can be held outside. Thereby, since a user can develop an application and connect it to the air conditioning control device 20, it becomes possible to realize an air conditioning function desired by the user.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the contention processing device 10 is also taken out of the air conditioning management device 100 from the configuration of the first embodiment. Although the equipment configuration in the air conditioning management device 100 is changed, the overall configuration is the same as in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration relating to communication or the like of the air conditioning system centering on the air conditioning management device 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the competitive processing device 10 and the air conditioning control device 20 are separated, and the competitive processing device 10 is an independent device. For this reason, the contention processing device 10 and the application execution device 30 can be mounted as external devices. It can also be mounted on a server on the network. As a result, it is possible to provide a means for solving a function change or function conflict from a remote location.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by dividing each application, the competition processing device 10 and the air conditioning control device 20, it is possible to reduce the load on the air conditioning control device and reduce development costs.

  In the above-described embodiment, application competition in the air conditioning system has been described. However, for example, the present invention can be applied to other systems using a refrigeration cycle. Moreover, it is applicable also to systems other than the system which concerns on a refrigerating cycle.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Competitive processing apparatus, 11 Input processing data storage means, 12 Output processing data storage means, 13 Input processing part, 14 Output part, 15 Input receiving part, 16 Output processing part, 17 Parameter table storage means, 18 Application communication management part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 Air-conditioning control apparatus, 21 Air-conditioner management part, 22 Air-conditioner communication management part, 23 Communication management part, 24 Operation data storage means, 30 Application execution apparatus, 31 Energy-saving control application, 32 Air-conditioning control application, 33 Schedule control application, 34 Outdoor unit control app, 35 Wind direction control app, 36 Temperature control app, 40 Outdoor unit, 50 Indoor unit, 100 Air conditioning management device.

Claims (7)

Based on a plurality of device control commands obtained by executing a plurality of applications from an application execution device that executes an application related to control of the device to be controlled, an instruction related to one or a plurality of parameters of the device control command is issued. An input receiving unit for each parameter;
An input processing unit for performing processing for determining one instruction for each parameter;
An output processing unit that performs processing for determining, for each parameter, whether or not to output the instruction relating to the determination of the input processing unit to a device control device that controls the device;
A contention processing device comprising: an output unit that outputs an instruction that the output processing unit has determined to output to the device control device.   2. The competitive processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein processing is performed based on each air conditioner control command by a plurality of applications that cannot be referred to each other.   The contention processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input processing unit performs a process of determining the one instruction based on input processing data in which a priority criterion of an application is set for each parameter.   The said output process part performs the process which determines whether the said instruction | indication is output to an apparatus control apparatus based on the output process data which set the relationship with another parameter. The contention processing device according to any one of the above. A plurality of air conditioners constituting one or a plurality of refrigerant circuits by pipe connection;
An application execution device for executing an application relating to control of the air conditioner;
The contention processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An air conditioning system comprising: an air conditioning control device that controls the air conditioning equipment and connected by communication.   The air conditioning control device performs minimum processing necessary for controlling the air conditioning equipment, manages data necessary for control of the air conditioning equipment, and performs processing for sending to the application execution device. The air conditioning system according to claim 5.   The air conditioning system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the competitive processing device and the air conditioning control device are provided as an air conditioning management device.

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