JP2013256199A - Environmental control device, environmental control method, environmental control system, control program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control environment parameters of a space to adjust spatial environment, while reducing energy consumption.SOLUTION: An environmental control device comprises: an environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 which acquires each environmental parameter of a space to be controlled and an associated space; a control plan establishment unit 23 which, on the basis of a result of a comparison of each of the acquired environmental parameters, establishes an environmental control plan for bringing the environmental parameters of the space to be controlled close to target values; and an environmental control unit 24 which controls an environmental adjustment device to execute the established environmental control plan.

Description

  The present invention relates to an environment control device, an environment control method, an environment control system, a control program, and a recording medium that control a physical environment of a space.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technology for optimally adjusting a space environment such as temperature and humidity by an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as an air conditioner) has been developed. Such technology is also applied to adjusting the environment of special spaces in vehicles such as automobiles, trains and airplanes.

  In particular, automobiles are widespread and are vehicles that many people use for a long time, so it is required to adjust their space environment comfortably. Furthermore, in order not to emit exhaust gas, the electric vehicle is installed closer to the residence and functions as a battery in cooperation with the living environment facilities. Thus, in recent years, electric vehicles have been incorporated not only as vehicles but also as part of residences, and their usage forms have been diversified. Therefore, it is becoming more and more important to adjust the space environment of a car, as well as to adjust the space environment of a residence.

  For example, Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 disclose vehicle air conditioners that perform pre-air conditioning. The vehicle air conditioner adjusts the environment in the passenger compartment before the user uses the vehicle.

  More specifically, the vehicle air conditioner of Patent Document 1 sets a plurality of air conditioning zones that can be controlled independently of each other in the passenger compartment, and performs pre-air conditioning only for the air conditioning zones set as priority zones. Do. Moreover, in the pre air conditioning system of patent document 2, the time required for charge and pre air conditioning is calculated from the preset departure time. Then, charging is started at the charging start time, and then pre-air conditioning is started when necessary charging is completed and a pre-air conditioning start trigger is detected. This ensures that pre-air conditioning is performed before boarding.

JP 2007-15504 A (published January 25, 2007) JP 2012-11907 (January 19, 2012)

  However, the above conventional configuration causes the following problems.

  A vehicle air conditioner is used to bring the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature. Therefore, the energy for operating this vehicle air conditioner is supplied from a battery or gasoline used to run the vehicle. Therefore, there is a problem that energy for traveling is consumed as the usage amount of the vehicle air conditioner increases. Further, the efficiency of the vehicle air conditioner is lower than that of a general air conditioner for home use or business use installed in a building or the like, and there is a problem that energy is wasted more.

  Therefore, there is a demand for a technology that adjusts to an ideal space environment without using the air conditioner as much as possible even in a space where only an air conditioner with low energy efficiency is installed. Such a demand is not limited to automobiles, but is a demand that arises when using various vehicles having a space. The spatial environment to be adjusted includes not only temperature but also various environmental parameters that can be observed in space such as humidity, odor intensity, and dust amount.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an environment control device and an environment that can adjust the space environment by controlling the space environment parameters by means of suppressing energy consumption. It is to realize a control method, an environment control system, a control program, and a recording medium.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the environment control device of the present invention controls the environment in the controlled space by controlling the environment adjusting device that acts on the physical change of the space environment. Information acquisition means for acquiring an environmental parameter observed in a space and representing an environmental parameter representing a physical state of the environment and having an environment that has an environment that affects the environmental parameter of the controlled space; Based on the comparison result between the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired by the information acquisition means and the environmental parameter of the related space, an environmental control plan for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to the target value The control plan determining means to be determined and the environment control plan determined by the control plan determining means to execute the environment control plan. It is characterized by and a environmental control unit to command relative adjustment device.

  According to the above configuration, the environment control device of the present invention appropriately determines an environment control plan for bringing the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value according to the current state of the controlled space T1 and the related space T2. Can do. Here, the determined appropriate environmental control plan is an environmental control method that uses the current environment of the related space T2, and reduces energy consumption as compared with an environmental control method that relies on an air conditioner. It shows possible environmental control methods.

  From the above, there is an effect that energy consumption can be further suppressed and the environment of the space can be adjusted. Although it is not limited to this, for example, when the space is in the interior of the electric vehicle, it is not necessary to use an air conditioner mounted on the electric vehicle, so that energy for traveling may be consumed. Since the distance that can be traveled by one charge can be extended, the merit provided by the present invention is particularly great.

  In the environmental control device, the control plan determining means may determine whether the difference between the target value and the environmental parameter of the controlled space is positive or negative, and whether the difference between the environmental parameter of the related space and the environmental parameter of the controlled space is positive or negative. It is preferable to select an environment control plan that is defined to control the environment adjusting device so that the environment parameter of the controlled space is adjusted using the environment of the related space.

  According to the above-described configuration, the control plan determination unit 23 relates to the target value indicating the ideal environment of the controlled space, the actual environmental parameter of the controlled space, and the comparison result of the environmental parameter of the related space. An environment control plan for bringing the environment of the controlled space close to the target value is determined using the environment of the space.

  More specifically, for example, the value of (the target value−the environmental parameter of the controlled space (T1)) is positive, and (the environmental parameter of the related space (T2) −the controlled space (T1)). ) Is positive. In this case, if the environment of the related space is brought into the controlled space, the environmental parameter of the controlled space can be adjusted in the positive direction, and as a result, it can approach the target value. The control plan determination unit 23 determines in this way and defines an environment control plan that defines the control of the environment adjusting device so as to adjust the environment parameter of the controlled space using the environment of the related space. Select.

  Based on this determination, the environment control unit 24 instructs each environment adjusting device to bring the environment of the related space into the controlled space, and executes the environment control plan.

  Although not limited to this, the case where the environmental parameter is temperature information will be described in more detail. When the target value> T1, that is, the target value −T1 is positive, it is necessary to warm the controlled space T1 in order to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 closer to the target value. Here, when T2> T1, that is, when T2-T1 is positive, it is understood that the related space T2 is a warmer space than the controlled space T1. As described above, when the value of the target value −T1 and the value of T2−T1 are positive and coincide with each other, the control plan determination unit 23 uses the air in the related space T2 based on the comparison result. It is determined that the air in the control space T1 can be warmed. Then, an environment control plan that defines the control of the environment adjusting device is selected so as to adjust the environment parameter of the controlled space using the environment of the related space.

  On the other hand, when the target value <T1, that is, when the target value -T1 is negative, it is necessary to cool the controlled space T1 in order to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 closer to the target value. Here, when T2 <T1, that is, when T2−T1 is negative, it is understood that the related space T2 is a cooler space than the controlled space T1. As described above, when the value of the target value −T1 and the value of T2−T1 are negative and coincide with each other, the control plan determination unit 23 uses the air in the related space T2 based on the comparison result. It is determined that the air in the control space T1 can be cooled. Then, an environment control plan that defines the control of the environment adjusting device is selected so as to adjust the environment parameter of the controlled space using the environment of the related space.

  As described above, the environment control apparatus of the present invention is configured to select an appropriate environment control plan according to the current state of the controlled space and the related space, as to how the related space is used. In addition, the environmental control method shown in the environmental control plan is a method of controlling the environment of the controlled space by using the air of the related existing space, so it is compared with the environmental control method that relies on the air conditioner. Thus, less energy is required to achieve the target value.

  As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to adjust the spatial environment by controlling the environmental parameters of the space by means of further suppressing energy consumption.

  In the case where the environmental control device is a window opening / closing device that controls the opening / closing of a window forming the controlled space, in the environmental control device, the control plan determining means is configured to control the air in the related space. To enter the space, an environmental control plan can be selected that defines controlling the window opening and closing device to open the window.

  According to the above configuration, as described above, when the control plan determination unit 23 determines to use the air in the related space for the environmental control of the controlled space, the control plan determination unit 23 controls the window opening and closing device as the environment adjusting device. Determine the environmental control plan to open the window of the controlled space.

  The environment control unit 24 instructs the window opening / closing device to open the window of the controlled space according to the determination. According to this command, the window opening and closing device opens the window of the controlled space, so that the air in the related space can be put into the controlled space.

  As a result, the environment of the controlled space can be brought close to the target value using the environment of the related space.

  In the case where the environmental control device is a blower or a ventilator that sends air from the related space to the controlled space, in the environmental control device, the control plan determining means is configured to control the air in the related space. An environmental control plan can be selected that defines controlling the blower or the ventilator to feed into the space.

  According to the said structure, the control plan determination part 23 operates the ventilation apparatus or ventilation apparatus which sends air from the said relevant space to the said controlled space in addition to opening the window of the controlled space. To decide.

  The environment control unit 24 commands the air blower or the ventilator to send air from the related space to the controlled space according to the determination. When the blower or the ventilator is operated according to this command, the air in the related space is brought into the controlled space more efficiently.

  As a result, the environment of the controlled space can be brought closer to the target value more efficiently by using the environment of the related space.

  It is assumed that the controlled space is formed by a vehicle. In this case, the environmental control device includes a recognition unit that recognizes that a vehicle to be subjected to environmental control is present in a predetermined control area based on the identification information received from the vehicle. Preferably, the control plan determining means selects an environmental control plan that defines controlling the window opening and closing device so as to open the vehicle window recognized by the recognition means.

  According to the above configuration, when it is recognized that a specific vehicle is present in a specific control area, it is possible to perform environmental control on the controlled space of the specific vehicle.

  That is, even if another vehicle other than the specific vehicle exists in the control area, the environmental control of opening the window of the other vehicle is not performed. In addition, when the specific vehicle does not exist in the control area but exists in another place, even if the vehicle is a target for environmental control, environmental control is not performed to open the window. .

  This avoids the inconvenience of opening the vehicle window without the permission of another vehicle owner. Moreover, even if it is a vehicle of environmental control object, the inconvenience that the window of the said vehicle will be opened carelessly in the place which the owner does not intend can also be avoided.

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the control area is provided in a second related space that is locked so that an outsider who does not have the authority to use the vehicle cannot enter. In this case, in the environmental control device, when the recognition means receives a confirmation signal indicating that the second related space is locked from a safety confirmation device that confirms whether or not the second related space is locked, When it is recognized that the security of the vehicle existing in the area is secured, and the control plan determination means recognizes that the security of the vehicle is secured by the recognition means, the window of the vehicle It is preferable to select an environmental control plan that is defined to control the window opening and closing device so as to open the window.

  According to the above configuration, the vehicle to be controlled by the environment is recognized as being present in the control area in the second related space that can be locked, and the locking is performed. When it is recognized that an outsider cannot enter (a state in which security is ensured), environmental control can be performed on the controlled space of the vehicle.

  That is, even when a vehicle subject to environmental control is present in the control area, environmental control is not performed such as opening a window if an outsider can enter the control area.

  Accordingly, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the vehicle window is inadvertently opened in a state where an outsider can enter the control area.

  When the window opening / closing device controls the opening / closing of the plurality of windows forming the controlled space independently, in the environment control device, the control plan determining means includes (1) the related From the time point t0 when the environmental control for entering the air of the space into the controlled space is started until the time point t1 when the change toward the target value is detected for the environmental parameter of the controlled space, Open all of the windows, and (2) after the time t1, close each of the plurality of windows in order of distance from the window that becomes the entrance of the air in the related space into the controlled space. 3) At the time t2 when the environmental parameter of the controlled space reaches the target value, or at the time t3 when the environmental parameter of the controlled space matches the environmental parameter of the related space, the window serving as the entrance is closed. The As a result, as close all windows, it is possible to select an environmental control plan that defines that controls the window opening and closing device.

  The environment control unit 24 controls the window opening / closing device so that the window opening / closing device operates according to the environment control plan. The window opening / closing device first opens all windows in the controlled space in accordance with a command from the environment control unit 24. When the environmental parameters of the controlled space gradually change (for example, the temperature rises) when the air in the relevant space gradually enters, the window opening / closing device then enters the relevant space. Close each window in order of distance from the entrance window. When the environmental parameter of the controlled space matches the related space or the target value, the window opening and closing device finally closes the entrance window and completes environmental control.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to put the air of related space into the controlled space more efficiently, and the time concerning environmental control can be shortened. For this reason, it becomes possible to further reduce the energy consumed in order to operate an environmental control apparatus.

  In the environmental control apparatus, the information acquisition unit further acquires an environmental parameter observed in a second related space different from the related space, and the control plan determination unit acquires the information by the information acquisition unit. Based on the comparison result of the environmental parameter of the controlled space, the environmental parameter of the related space, and the environmental parameter of the second related space, at least of the related space and the second related space An environment control plan defined to control the environment adjusting device may be selected so as to adjust the environmental parameter of the controlled space using either one of the environments.

  According to the above configuration, even when there are a plurality of spaces that affect the environment of the controlled space, the control plan determination unit 23 can determine an appropriate environmental control plan according to the current state of each space. In addition, the increase in associated space that can be used means that there are more choices of methods for appropriate environmental control. Therefore, the control plan determination unit 23 can select a more appropriate environmental control plan according to the current situation.

  For example, the control plan deciding unit 23 is more efficient in order to achieve the target value of the controlled space in more energy saving and in a shorter time. It is possible to make a plan by verifying whether the environment will be more effective if the environment of the related space is used at the same time.

  In the environmental control device, for example, the information acquisition unit acquires temperature information of each space as an environmental parameter, and the control plan determination unit calculates the temperature of the controlled space using the air of the related space. An environmental control plan defined to control the environmental control device can be selected to adjust.

  According to the above configuration, the air-conditioning of the controlled space can be performed using the air in the associated space without relying on the air-conditioning device provided for air-conditioning of the controlled space. It is possible to control the environmental parameters of the space by means of suppressing the above and adjust the spatial environment.

  It is assumed that the related space is a space in a building, and the controlled space is a space in a vehicle. Here, one or more environment control devices installed in the building, one or more environment control devices mounted on the vehicle, and an environment having any one of the above-described configurations for controlling each of the environment control devices. An environmental control system including a control device also falls within the scope of the present invention.

  The environmental control method of the present invention is an environmental control method for controlling the environment of a controlled space by controlling an environmental adjustment device that acts on a physical change of the spatial environment in order to solve the above-described problem. An information acquisition step of acquiring environmental parameters that are observed in the controlled space and that represent the physical state of the environment, and that are acquired in related spaces having an environment that affects the environmental parameters of the controlled space. And an environment for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to a target value based on a comparison result between the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired in the information acquisition step and the environmental parameter of the related space A control plan determination step for determining a control plan and an environmental control plan determined in the control plan determination step are executed. It is characterized in that it comprises a environmental control step of instructions to said environment adjustment device.

  The environment control device may be realized by a computer. In this case, a control program for the environment control device that causes the environment control device to be realized by the computer by causing the computer to operate as each of the means, and A computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded also falls within the scope of the present invention.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the environment control device of the present invention controls the environment in the controlled space by controlling the environment adjusting device that acts on the physical change of the space environment. Information acquisition means for acquiring an environmental parameter observed in a space and representing an environmental parameter representing a physical state of the environment and having an environment that has an environment that affects the environmental parameter of the controlled space; Based on the comparison result between the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired by the information acquisition means and the environmental parameter of the related space, an environmental control plan for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to the target value The control plan determining means to be determined and the environment control plan determined by the control plan determining means to execute the environment control plan. It is characterized by and a environmental control unit to command relative adjustment device.

  The environmental control method of the present invention is an environmental control method for controlling the environment of a controlled space by controlling an environmental adjustment device that acts on a physical change of the spatial environment in order to solve the above-described problem. An information acquisition step of acquiring environmental parameters that are observed in the controlled space and that represent the physical state of the environment, and that are acquired in related spaces having an environment that affects the environmental parameters of the controlled space. And an environment for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to a target value based on a comparison result between the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired in the information acquisition step and the environmental parameter of the related space A control plan determination step for determining a control plan and an environmental control plan determined in the control plan determination step are executed. It is characterized in that it comprises a environmental control step of instructions to said environment adjustment device.

  As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to adjust the spatial environment by controlling the environmental parameters of the space by means of further suppressing energy consumption.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of tablet PC as an environment control apparatus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the environmental control system in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the observation result memorize | stored in the observation result memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the target value memorize | stored in the target value memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the control rule memorize | stored in the control rule memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of tablet PC as an environment control apparatus of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of tablet PC as an environment control apparatus of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the environmental control system in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the environmental control system in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the observation result memorize | stored in the observation result memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the control rule memorize | stored in the control rule memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the control rule memorize | stored in the control rule memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the data structure of the control rule memorize | stored in the control rule memory | storage part in one Embodiment of this invention, and a specific example. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the function of the environment control part of tablet PC in one Embodiment of this invention, and the environment adjustment execution part of a vehicle-mounted apparatus.

Embodiment 1
The embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In the embodiment described below, as an example, the environment control device of the present invention is applied to a tablet PC (Personal Computer). However, the environment control apparatus of the present invention is not limited to a tablet PC or a desktop PC, and can be realized by any device with a communication function. Examples of the device with a communication function include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a portable (or home) game machine, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), but are not limited thereto.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the controlled space in which the environment is controlled by the environmental control device is a vehicle interior space of an electric vehicle (EV), and this space is referred to as a controlled space T1. In the present embodiment, as an example, a related space that is a space that affects the physical environment of the controlled space is a space in a house, and this space is referred to as a related space T2.

  In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, dimensional relationships such as length, size, and width, and shapes in the drawings are appropriately changed for clarity and simplification of the drawings, and do not represent actual dimensions and shapes.

  Hereinafter, an environment control system in which the user operates the tablet PC to control the environment of the controlled space T1 of the EV using the environment of the related space T2 of the house will be described.

[Outline of environmental control system]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of the environment control system 100 in one embodiment of the present invention.

  The environment control system 100 controls the environment of the controlled space T1 included in the electric vehicle (EV) 2 by using the environment of the related space T2 included in the house 101.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the environment control system 100 includes a tablet PC 1, an in-vehicle device (environment adjustment device) 3, a detection device 4, a server device 5, and a temperature sensor 6. These devices can communicate with each other via a home LAN (Local Area Network) 7. Each device (particularly, tablet PC 1, in-vehicle device 3, and server device 5) may be connected to a wide-area communication network such as the Internet (not shown) and communicate via the wide-area communication network.

  The tablet PC 1 functions as the environment control device of the present invention. That is, EV2 is controlled to adjust the environment of the controlled space T1 of EV2. Specifically, the tablet PC 1 communicates with the in-vehicle device 3 mounted on the EV 2 and transmits a command signal to the in-vehicle device 3 to control the environment of the controlled space T1. The functional configuration and operation of the tablet PC 1 will be described in detail later.

The in-vehicle device 3 controls the various devices included in the EV 2 in an integrated manner. In addition to the EV2 having various devices necessary for the electric vehicle to travel, in the present embodiment,
A communication unit, a short-range wireless communication unit, a temperature sensor, and an environment adjustment auxiliary device not shown in FIG. 2 are provided. The vehicle-mounted device 3 can communicate with other devices (particularly, the tablet PC 1 and the server device 5) connected to the home LAN 7 by controlling the communication unit. The in-vehicle device 3 can communicate with other devices at a short distance by controlling the short-range wireless communication unit. The in-vehicle device 3 controls the temperature sensor, measures the controlled space T1, and acquires environmental parameters (here, temperature information). The in-vehicle device 3 controls the environment adjusting device according to the command signal, and adjusts the environment parameter of the controlled space T1. The environmental control device is controlled by the environmental control execution unit 30 (FIG. 14) as a functional block. Specifically, the environmental adjustment device controlled by the environmental adjustment execution unit 30 includes, but is not limited to, a window opening / closing device, a ventilation device, and an air conditioning device.

  When the environment adjustment execution unit 30 operates the environment adjustment device of EV2, the environment parameter of the controlled space T1 changes, and the environment of the controlled space T1 can be adjusted.

  The detection device 4 detects an object, in this case EV2, for which the environment control device controls the environment.

  In the present embodiment, the EV 2 is stopped in the control area 8 provided in the house 101. And it is set as the structure which can perform environmental control with respect to EV2 only while EV2 stops in the control area 8. FIG. Therefore, the detection device 4 detects that the EV 2 has stopped in the control area 8.

  More specifically, the detection device 4 includes short-range wireless communication means such as infrared communication. The detection device 4 communicates with the short-range wireless communication unit of the EV 2 and acquires the vehicle identification information of the EV 2. The vehicle identification information detected by the detection device 4 is transmitted to the tablet PC 1. Thereby, the tablet PC 1 can recognize that the EV 2 is stopped in the control area 8.

  In the present embodiment, the control area 8 can be provided at an arbitrary position in the house 101. Since EV2 does not emit exhaust gas, the space environment of the house 101 is not adversely affected.

  The server device 5 stores various information necessary for the tablet PC 1 to realize environmental control of the controlled space T1. In the present embodiment, specifically, the server device 5 includes an identification information storage unit 50, a target value storage unit 51, and a control rule storage unit 52. The data structure and specific examples of information stored in each storage unit will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 5 is realized by a home server connected to the home LAN 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the server device 5 may be realized by an external server device installed so as to be connectable via a wide area network by cloud computing.

  The temperature sensor 6 measures the environmental parameter of the related space T2 by observing the related space T2 of the house 101, and is installed in any place in the related space T2. In the present embodiment, the temperature sensor 6 measures the temperature of the related space T2 and acquires temperature information indicating the numerical value of the temperature. The temperature information acquired by the temperature sensor 6 is notified to the tablet PC 1. Thereby, the tablet PC 1 can grasp the environmental parameters (here, temperature) of the related space T2.

[Configuration of tablet PC]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the tablet PC 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the tablet PC 1 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, a communication unit 12, a display unit 130, and an input unit 131.

  Furthermore, in order to realize the functions inherent to the tablet PC, the tablet PC 1 includes an external interface, an audio input unit, an audio output unit, a call processing unit, a broadcast image receiving unit (tuner / demodulation unit, etc.), GPS, not shown. In addition, various components that are normally provided in the tablet PC, such as sensors (acceleration sensor, tilt sensor, etc.), may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, since the tablet PC 1 is a tablet PC, here, the display unit 130 and the input unit 131 are integrally formed to constitute the touch panel 13. When the environment control apparatus of the present invention is realized by a desktop PC or the like instead of the tablet PC 1, the display unit 130 is realized by a liquid crystal display monitor, and the input unit 131 is realized by a keyboard and a mouse. That's fine.

  The display unit 130 displays information handled by the tablet PC 1 or displays an operation screen for a user to operate the tablet PC 1 as a GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen. The display unit 130 is realized by a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

  The input unit 131 is for a user to input an instruction signal for operating the tablet PC 1 via the touch panel. The input unit 131 includes a touch surface that accepts contact such as a finger or a pen, and a touch sensor for detecting contact / non-contact and the contact position. The touch sensor may be realized by any sensor. For example, it is realized by a pressure sensor, a capacitance sensor, an optical sensor, or the like.

  The communication unit 12 communicates with an external device via a communication network. The communication unit 12 transmits / receives data to / from various devices of the home environment control system 100 via the home LAN 7, for example. The communication unit 12 can send and receive data to and from each external device via the Internet. Furthermore, the tablet PC 1 may transmit and receive voice call data, e-mail data, and the like to and from other devices via the mobile phone line network.

  The storage unit 11 includes (1) a control program executed by the control unit 10 of the tablet PC 1, (2) an OS program executed by the control unit 10, and (3) the control unit 10 executes various functions as an environment control device. And (4) various data to be read when executing the application program are stored non-temporarily. Alternatively, (5) the controller 10 temporarily stores data and calculation results used for calculations in the course of executing various functions. For example, the above data (1) to (4) include ROM (read only memory), flash memory, EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (registered trademark) (Electrically EPROM), HDD (Hard Disc Drive), etc. Stored in a storage device. For example, the data (5) is stored in a storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). Which data is to be stored in which storage device is appropriately determined based on the purpose of use, convenience, cost, physical restrictions, and the like of the tablet PC 1.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 11 includes an observation result storage unit 40 and a schedule book storage unit 41. The data structure and specific examples of information stored in each storage unit will be described in detail later.

  The control unit 10 performs overall control of each unit included in the tablet PC 1, and includes at least an environmental parameter acquisition unit 21, an environmental parameter comparison unit 22, a control plan determination unit 23, and an environmental control unit 24 as functional blocks. ing. Furthermore, although the control part 10 is not essential, it is preferable that the control object recognition part 20 and the schedule management part 25 are provided.

  Each functional block of the control unit 10 described above is stored in a storage device (storage unit 11) in which a central processing unit (CPU) is realized by a read only memory (ROM), a non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), or the like. The program can be realized by reading the program into a RAM (random access memory) (not shown) and executing the program.

  Based on the vehicle identification information transmitted from the detection device 4, the control target recognition unit 20 recognizes the EV 2 that is stopped in the control area 8, that is, an object to be controlled.

  First, in the identification information storage unit 50 of the server device 5, vehicle identification information of vehicles owned and managed by a user who lives in the house 101 is registered in advance. The vehicle identification information may be of any type, but is information provided so that the vehicle owned by the user can be identified from other vehicles.

  If the vehicle identification information detected by the detection device 4 in the control area 8 matches the vehicle identification information registered in the identification information storage unit 50, the control target recognition unit 20 is stopped in the control area 8. Is recognized as EV2 having the controlled space T1.

  In the present embodiment, the tablet PC 1 is configured to perform environmental control of the controlled space T1 only when the control object recognition unit 20 recognizes the EV 2 registered in the identification information storage unit 50.

  According to the above configuration, the tablet PC 1 performs environmental control of the EV 2 against the user's intention when the EV 2 is not stopped in the control area 8, or other electric vehicles owned by persons other than the user. It is possible to prevent unnecessary environmental control from being performed.

  The environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 acquires environmental parameters observed in each of the controlled space and the related space. In the present embodiment, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 acquires temperature information of the controlled space T1 from the in-vehicle device 3. Further, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 acquires temperature information of the related space T2 from the temperature sensor 6.

The environmental parameter controlled by the tablet PC 1 as the environmental control device is not limited to temperature. The environmental control apparatus of the present invention can control environmental parameters representing all physical states of the spatial environment observed in the space, in addition to the temperature information. For example, the environment control apparatus observes humidity, odor intensity, CO ₂ concentration and dust amount (amount of dust, dust, pollen, etc.) observed in the space as environment parameters, and these environment parameters in the controlled space. Can be adjusted. Therefore, appropriate sensors for observing the environmental parameters to be adjusted are installed in the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 instead of the temperature sensor. And the environmental parameter acquisition part 21 can acquire various environmental parameters other than the said temperature information from those sensors.

  The environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 stores observation results acquired from each sensor such as the temperature sensor 6, that is, environmental parameters (here, temperature information) in the observation result storage unit 40 of the storage unit 11. The environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 stores the acquired temperature information for each space in which it is observed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a data structure and a specific example of the observation result stored in the observation result storage unit 40. In FIG. 3, the observation results are shown in a table format data structure as an example, and the data structure of the observation results is not intended to be limited to the table format. Hereinafter, the same applies to other figures for explaining the data structure.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 stores the environmental parameters observed from each space for each space.

  Specifically, the observation result has a space column, a sensor ID column, and a temperature column. The space column stores space identification information for identifying each space. In the present embodiment, the spaces managed in the environment control system 100 are the controlled space T1 of EV2 and the related space T2 of the house 101. Therefore, space identification information for identifying these two spaces is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 3, “electric vehicle (controlled space T1)” for identifying the controlled space T1 and “house (related space T2)” for identifying the related space T2 are stored.

  The sensor ID column stores a sensor ID for identifying a temperature sensor installed in each space. In the present embodiment, the sensor ID: 001 is assigned to the temperature sensor installed in the controlled space T1 of EV2, and the sensor ID: 002 is assigned to the temperature sensor 6 installed in the related space T2 of the house 101. Is assigned.

  The environment parameter acquisition unit 21 can grasp in which space the temperature information is observed, depending on which ID of the temperature sensor the temperature information is sent from.

  In the temperature column, temperature information acquired by the temperature sensor is stored. For example, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 associates the temperature information (25 ° C.) acquired from the temperature sensor 6 of the related space T2 with the space identification information of the related space T2 and the sensor ID of the temperature sensor 6, and Store in column.

  In addition, the structure which the server apparatus 5 hold | maintains the observation result shown in FIG. 3 may be sufficient. In this case, the observation result storage unit 40 is provided in the server device 5. Then, the environment parameter acquisition unit 21 may read temperature information used for processing from the observation result storage unit 40 and temporarily store it in the storage unit 11.

  The environmental parameter comparison unit 22 grasps the state of each space based on the environmental parameters observed in each space. Specifically, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 can grasp the current state of the controlled space by comparing the environmental parameter of the controlled space with the target value set in the controlled space. Furthermore, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 can grasp the relationship between the controlled space and the related space by comparing the environmental parameter of the controlled space with the environmental parameter of the related space other than the controlled space. When there are a plurality of related spaces, the environmental parameters can be compared with each other.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 first grasps the current state of the controlled space T1 and determines what state the controlled space T1 is in. The environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the environmental parameter (temperature information) observed in the controlled space T1 with the target value (temperature information) of the environmental parameter set for the controlled space T1. Then, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines the current state of the controlled space T1 based on the comparison result between the current state and the target value. For example, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines whether the current state of the controlled space T1 matches the target, the current state is lower than the target value, or the current state is higher than the target value.

  Furthermore, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the environmental parameter of the controlled space T1 with the environmental parameter of the related space T2, and analyzes the relationship between the controlled space T1 and the other related space T2. Specifically, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the temperature information of the controlled space T1 with the temperature information of the related space T2. Then, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines the relationship between the two spaces. That is, whether the temperature of the controlled space T1 matches the temperature of the related space T2, the temperature of the controlled space T1 is lower than the temperature of the related space T2, or the temperature of the controlled space T1 is the related space T2. Judge whether the temperature is higher than

  Note that the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the temperature information is “matched”. Here, the state that the temperature information “matches” does not mean only when the numerical values of the temperature information match completely. . For example, when a predetermined allowable range is provided and the temperature information error falls within the predetermined allowable range, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 may determine that the temperature information is “match”. .

  The environmental parameter comparison unit 22 supplies the comparison result obtained by the above comparison to the control plan determination unit 23. Thereby, the control plan determination part 23 can grasp | ascertain the present conditions of each space based on the said comparison result, and can determine an optimal environmental control plan according to it.

  Note that the target value set for the controlled space T1 is stored in the target value storage unit 51 of the server device 5, for example. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure and a specific example of the target value stored in the target value storage unit 51.

  The environmental parameter comparison unit 22 can read the target value of the controlled space T1 from the target value storage unit 51 via the communication unit 12. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the target value “23 ° C.” associated with the controlled space T1 of EV2 is acquired from the target value storage unit 51. The environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the temperature information “30 ° C.” of the controlled space T1 read from the observation result of FIG. 3 with the target value “23 ° C.”, and grasps the current state of the controlled space T1. Do.

  When there are a plurality of controlled spaces other than T1, a different target value may be registered for each controlled space in the target value table of FIG. Note that the target value storage unit 51 storing the target value table may be held in the storage unit 11 by the tablet PC 1.

  The control plan determination unit 23 grasps the current state of each space according to the comparison result of the environment parameter comparison unit 22 and determines an environmental control plan according to the current state. The environmental control plan is information indicating an environmental control procedure necessary to bring the environmental parameter observed in the controlled space close to the target value.

  In the present embodiment, various environmental control plans are set for each current state of each grasped space. A control rule indicating a correspondence relationship between the current state of the space and the environmental control plan is stored in the control rule storage unit 52.

  The control plan determination unit 23 can determine an environmental control plan corresponding to the comparison result (the current space) output from the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 by referring to the control rule stored in the control rule storage unit 52. it can.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a data structure and a specific example of the control rules stored in the control rule storage unit 52.

  The control rule has a data structure in which an environment control plan indicating an environment control procedure to be executed by the tablet PC 1 is associated with each space current state grasped from the comparison result output from the environment parameter comparison unit 22.

  In the “current state of T1” column, three assumed current states are defined: when the temperature information of the controlled space T1 matches the target value, when it is lower than the target value, and higher than the target value. ing.

  In the “space relationship” column, when the temperature information of the controlled space T1 and the temperature information of the related space T2 match, the controlled space T1 is lower, or the controlled space T1 is higher The three possible relationships are defined.

  The environmental control performed by the environmental control apparatus of the present invention is to control the environment of the controlled space using the environment of the related space. Therefore, when the environment parameter of the related space matches the environment parameter of the controlled space, the environment of the controlled space cannot be changed using the environment of the related space. For such a current situation, an environmental control plan is not defined, and the control plan determination unit 23 determines that such a current situation is an air conditioning disabled state.

  If the controlled space matches the target value, it is not necessary to change the environment of the controlled space using the environment of the related space. Therefore, for such a current situation, regardless of the spatial relationship between the related space and the controlled space, there is a uniform environmental control plan that does not affect the environment of the controlled space. Defined.

  On the other hand, in the case where the current state of the controlled space T1 is far from the target value and there is room for approaching the target value using the related space T2, an appropriate environmental control plan for each space current state is left. Is defined. That is, the environmental control plan is defined based on whether the temperature of the controlled space T1 is higher or lower than the target value and whether the temperature of the controlled space T1 is higher or lower than the temperature of the related space T2.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the environmental control plan defines at least a control target and control contents. The environmental control plan may further define control policies and termination conditions.

  The control policy defines whether or not it is necessary to use the related space T2 in order to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 closer to the target value, and provides a guideline for a series of operations of the tablet PC 1 that performs environmental control. It is shown.

  The control target defines a device that needs to be controlled in order to realize environmental control in accordance with the control policy. Here, the execution subject of the process for physically changing the environment of the controlled space T1 is designated. The execution subject specifically refers to various environmental control devices such as a window opening / closing device, a ventilation device, and an air conditioning device.

  The control content defines specific operation content to be executed on the control target.

  The end condition defines a condition for ending a series of environmental control processes based on the environmental control plan. As an end condition, it is assumed that the controlled space T1 is cut off from the related space T2 and is not easily affected by the related space T2 by closing a window or a door. Alternatively, as an end condition, the environmental parameter of the controlled space T1 matches the environmental parameter of the related space T2, and the environment of the controlled space T1 cannot be changed using the related space T2. is assumed. Alternatively, the termination condition is assumed to be a time when the environmental parameter of the controlled space T1 reaches the target value and it is no longer necessary to change the environment of the controlled space T1 using the related space T2. Alternatively, the end condition is assumed to be when the user starts using EV2 having the controlled space T1. The fact that the use of EV2 is started means that EV2 leaves the house 101 and starts running. That is, it means a situation in which the controlled space T1 cannot be changed using the related space T2.

  When the control plan determination unit 23 determines an environmental control plan to be executed by the tablet PC 1 based on the control rule shown in FIG. 5, the control plan determination unit 23 notifies the environmental control unit 24 of the determination items.

  The environment control unit 24 generates a command signal in accordance with the environment control plan determined by the control plan determination unit 23, and transmits the command signal to the execution subject of the environment control.

  In the present embodiment, the environment adjusting device as the execution subject is a window opening / closing device provided in the EV 2. Therefore, the environment control unit 24 transmits the generated command signal to the in-vehicle device 3 that controls the window opening / closing device. The command signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3 of the EV 2 via the communication unit 12 and the home LAN 7 (or wide area communication network).

  For example, the controlled space T1 is in a state where heating is necessary because the current temperature is lower than the target value (T1 <target value), and the temperature of the related space T2 is higher than the temperature of the controlled space T1. It is assumed that the air in the related space T2 can be used for heating the controlled space T1 because it is high (T1 <T2). In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environmental control plan P1. Specifically, the control plan determination unit 23 determines a control policy “put air in the related space T2 into the controlled space T1”, and “opens a window” with respect to the “window opening / closing device” of the in-vehicle device 3. It is decided to execute the operation.

  The environment control unit 24 generates a command signal for causing the window opening / closing device of the in-vehicle device 3 to open a window according to the determination of the control plan determination unit 23, and transmits the command signal to the in-vehicle device 3.

  The environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 that has received the command signal controls the window opening / closing device to open the window of the EV 2.

  By opening the window of EV2, as shown in FIG. 2, warm air in the related space T2 can be put into the controlled space T1.

  Then, when the temperature in the controlled space T1 is warmed up to reach the target value according to the determined end condition, the environment control unit 24 uses a window to maintain the temperature of the controlled space T1. An end signal including a command signal for causing the opening / closing device to close the window is generated and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3. On the other hand, if the temperature difference from the related space T2 disappears and no further temperature increase can be expected, the environment control unit 24 may transmit an environment control end signal to the in-vehicle device 3. When T1 = T2, the opening / closing of the window does not affect the environment of the controlled space T1, and thus the end signal may not include a command signal for closing the window.

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6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a processing flow of the tablet PC 1 as the environment control apparatus of the present invention.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, when EV2 is parked in control area 8, detection device 4 detects the presence of EV2 and acquires the vehicle identification information of EV2 (YES in S101).

  The control target recognition unit 20 receives the vehicle identification information of the detected object (EV2) from the detection device 4 (S102).

  Here, if the received vehicle identification information does not match the vehicle identification information registered in the identification information storage unit 50 (NO in S103), the control object recognition unit 20 detects the object detected in the control area 8. Determines that the object cannot be controlled (or should not be controlled). Then, the control target recognition unit 20 determines that air conditioning cannot be performed (S104), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the received vehicle identification information matches the vehicle identification information registered in the identification information storage unit 50, the control object recognition unit 20 registers the object detected by the detection device 4. It is recognized as EV2 (YES in S103). Then, the controlled space T1 of EV2 is recognized as an object whose environment is to be controlled (S105).

  Subsequently, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 acquires environmental parameters (here, temperature information) from each space managed in the environmental control system 100 (S106). In this embodiment, the temperature information of the controlled space T1 is acquired from the in-vehicle device 3, and the temperature information of the related space T2 is acquired from the temperature sensor 6, respectively.

  Here, if the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the temperature of the controlled space T1 and the temperature of the related space T2 match (allows a predetermined error) (YES in S107), the control plan The determination unit 23 determines that air conditioning cannot be performed (S104), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the temperature of the controlled space T1 and the temperature of the related space T2 do not match (NO in S107), the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 stores the temperature of the controlled space T1 in the target value storage unit 51. It compares with the set target value (ideal temperature of the controlled space T1).

  Here, if the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the temperature of the controlled space T1 matches the target value (allows a predetermined error) (YES in S108), the control plan determination unit 23 determines that there is no need to air-condition the controlled space T1 using the related space T2 in the first place (S109). As shown in FIG. 5, the control plan determination unit 23 determines an environmental control plan P5 corresponding to this situation.

  The environment control unit 24 generates a command signal according to the environment control plan P5 determined by the control plan determination unit 23, and transmits the command signal to the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 (S110). Here, the command signal is a command signal for instructing the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 to close the window if it is open. Then, according to the command signal, the environment adjustment execution unit 30 can cause the window opening / closing device to close the window.

  On the other hand, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines in S108 that the temperature of the controlled space T1 does not match the target value (NO in S108), the control plan determining unit 23 determines that the controlled space T1 In order to bring the environment close to the target value, an environment control plan corresponding to the current space is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the controlled space T1 is lower than the target value (YES in S111), the control plan determining unit 23 It is determined that heating is required for the control space T1. In addition, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the temperature of the related space T2 is higher than the temperature of the controlled space T1 (YES in S112), the control plan determination unit 23 uses the environment of the related space T2. Thus, it is determined that the environment of the controlled space T1 can be brought close to the target value. That is, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the air of the related space T2 is to be put into the controlled space T1 as shown in the environmental control plan P1 of FIG. 5 (S113).

  Then, the environment control unit 24 instructs the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle apparatus 3 to open the window according to the environment control plan P1 determined by the control plan determination unit 23 so that the window is not opened. A signal is generated and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3 (S114).

  Thereafter, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 and the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 continue to monitor the temperature information of the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 (S107 and S108). Monitoring of temperature information and environmental control continue until the temperature of the controlled space T1 matches the temperature of the related space T2 (YES in S107) or the temperature of the controlled space T1 reaches the target value (YES in S108). Is done.

  On the other hand, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines in S112 that the temperature of the related space T2 is lower than the temperature of the controlled space T1 (NO in S112), the control plan determination unit 23 It is determined that the environment cannot be used to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value. The control plan determination unit 23 can also determine that the effect is counterproductive in some cases. Therefore, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the air in the related space T2 is not allowed to enter the controlled space T1 as shown in the environmental control plan P2 in FIG. 5 (S115).

  Then, the environment control unit 24 instructs the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 to close the window if the window is open according to the environment control plan P2 determined by the control plan determination unit 23. A signal is generated and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3 (S110).

  On the contrary, in S111, when it is determined that the controlled space T1 is higher than the target value (NO in S111), the control plan determining unit 23 needs to cool the controlled space T1. to decide. In addition, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines that the temperature of the related space T2 is lower than the temperature of the controlled space T1 (YES in S116), the control plan determination unit 23 uses the environment of the related space T2. Thus, it is determined that the environment of the controlled space T1 can be brought close to the target value. That is, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the air in the related space T2 is to be put into the controlled space T1 as shown in the environmental control plan P3 of FIG. 5 (S113).

  Then, the environment control unit 24 instructs the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 to open the window if the window is not opened according to the environment control plan P3 determined by the control plan determination unit 23. A signal is generated and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3 (S114).

  Thereafter, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 and the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 continue to monitor the temperature information of the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 (S107 and S108). Monitoring of temperature information and environmental control continue until the temperature of the controlled space T1 matches the temperature of the related space T2 (YES in S107) or the temperature of the controlled space T1 reaches the target value (YES in S108). Is done.

  On the other hand, when the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 determines in S116 that the temperature of the related space T2 is higher than the temperature of the controlled space T1 (NO in S116), the control plan determination unit 23 It is determined that the environment cannot be used to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value. The control plan determination unit 23 can also determine that the effect is counterproductive in some cases. Therefore, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the air in the related space T2 is not allowed to enter the controlled space T1 as shown in the environmental control plan P4 of FIG. 5 (S115).

  Then, the environment control unit 24 instructs the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3 to close the window if it is open according to the environment control plan P4 determined by the control plan determination unit 23. A signal is generated and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 3 (S110).

  According to the above configuration and method, the environment control device of the present invention determines an optimum environment control plan for bringing the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value according to the current state of the controlled space T1 and the related space T2. can do. The determined optimum environmental control plan is a procedure of environmental control performed using the current environment of the related space T2, and shows a procedure for adjusting the environmental parameters of the space by means of further suppressing energy consumption. ing.

  From the above, there is an effect that energy consumption can be further suppressed and the environment of the space can be adjusted. When the space is an electric vehicle (vehicle), it is not necessary to use an air conditioner mounted on the electric vehicle, so that energy for traveling is not consumed and the distance that can be traveled by one charge Therefore, the merit brought by the present invention is particularly great.

[Modification 1]
In the present embodiment, an environment adjustment device that creates an air flow from the related space T2 to the controlled space T1 may be provided in the house 101 or EV2. The environmental control device may be a ventilation device such as a ventilation fan or a blower device such as a fan. In this case, a ventilation device or a blower installed in the house 101 or EV 2 is defined as a control target of the environmental control plan in FIG. Therefore, the environment control unit 24 can transmit a command signal to these ventilation devices or blower devices so as to operate in order to efficiently send air from the related space T2 to the controlled space T1.

  In addition, the energy consumption of an environmental control device such as a ventilation device or a blower is less than that of an air conditioning device such as an air conditioner. Therefore, even when a ventilator or a blower is used, it is possible to adjust the environment of the space while further reducing energy consumption.

  Further, if the air in the related space T2 is sent to the controlled space T1 using the ventilation device of the house 101, the necessary ventilation is performed in the house 101 together. Therefore, there is an effect that it is not necessary to consume extra energy for driving the ventilation device.

[Modification 2]
In the present embodiment, the environment control system 100 is configured such that the control area 8 is provided indoors in the house 101 and the EV 2 is parked indoors, but is not limited to such a configuration.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating another example of the environment control system 100 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the control area 8 may be provided outside the house 101. In such a configuration, it is preferable that the environmental control system 100 is provided with an environmental control device that creates an air flow from the related space T2 to the controlled space T1. In this case, the environment adjustment device 9 provided in the house 101 is the above-described ventilation device or blower, and the environment adjustment device 9 efficiently guides the air of the house 101 to the vehicle interior through the window of the EV2. It is preferable to have a duct 9a.

  When the control plan determination unit 23 determines to use the environment of the related space T2 for the controlled space T1, the control plan determination unit 23 determines an environment control plan that defines that the environment adjusting device 9 is operated as a control target. Therefore, the environment control unit 24 can transmit a command signal to the environment control device 9 so as to operate in order to efficiently send air from the related space T2 to the controlled space T1.

  Thereby, even when EV2 is parked outdoors, it is possible to air-condition the controlled space T1 using the air in the related space T2. At this time, it is preferable that the control plan determination unit 23 limit the opening / closing width of the window to be performed by the window opening / closing device to a part of the movable range. Thereby, security can be maintained.

[Modification 3]
The EV 2 is further equipped with an air conditioner for adjusting the environment of the controlled space T1 as an environment adjusting device.

  If the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the environment of the controlled space T1 cannot be brought close to the target value by the designated time only by using the related space T2, the control plan deciding unit 23 cannot help stopping the EV2. You may switch to the environmental control plan that also uses the installed air conditioner.

  In this case, the tablet PC 1 includes a schedule management unit 25. The schedule management unit 25 calculates the time required until the temperature of the controlled space T1 reaches the target value based on the observed temperature of the related space T2, the temperature of the controlled space T1, and the target value. . Then, based on the time stored in the schedule book storage unit 41, the current time, and the required time, the schedule management unit 25 determines whether the air conditioning using the related space T2 is in time for the specified time. Judging. In the schedule book storage unit 41, for example, a time when the user is scheduled to go out using the EV 2 is stored, and this scheduled time means a designated time at which air conditioning must be completed.

  When the schedule management unit 25 determines that the air conditioning is not in time for the designated time, the control plan determination unit 23 cancels the previous environmental control plan that only opens the window, and the air conditioner mounted on the EV 2 It is preferable to switch to an environmental control plan that uses. Alternatively, the control plan determination unit 23 may determine to switch the setting of the other environmental control device such as the air blower or the ventilation device from “weak” to “strong”.

  After the plan is switched, the environment control unit 24 transmits to the in-vehicle device 3 a command signal that instructs the EV 2 to close the window and operate the air conditioner.

  As described above, in this modification, an air conditioner is used. However, even in this case, until the middle, the air conditioning control of the controlled space T1 is performed using the environment of the related space T2 without using the air conditioner using the environment of the related space T2. Therefore, the environment of the related space T2 contributes to bringing the controlled space T1 close to the target value.

  Therefore, compared to a configuration that relies on an on-vehicle air conditioner for all of the air conditioning, it is possible to suppress the energy consumption and adjust the space environment.

  The schedule management unit 25 calculates the time required for the temperature of the controlled space T1 to reach the target value as follows. This calculation method is an example, and needless to say, the configuration of the schedule management unit 25 is not limited.

  For example, the environment control unit 24 is configured to store the time required for the temperature of the controlled space T1 to reach the target value for the past environmental control processing. The environment control unit 24 associates the temperature of the controlled space T1 at the start of the environment control, the temperature of the related space T2, and the target arrival time, and stores the record in the storage unit 11. More specifically, the environment control unit 24 stores at least one of t2-t1, t3-t1, t2-t0, and t3-t0 as the target arrival required time. Here, the time point when the environmental control for entering the air of the related space T2 into the controlled space T1 is started is t0, and the time point when the change toward the target value is detected for the environmental parameter of the controlled space T1 is t1. Let t2 be the time when the environmental parameter in the controlled space T1 reaches the target value, and let t3 be the time when the environmental parameter in the controlled space T1 matches the environmental parameter in the related space T2.

  The schedule management unit 25 refers to the past target arrival required time stored in the storage unit 11 and estimates the current target arrival required time. For example, it is possible to extract at least three records that are close to the temperature of the controlled space T1 and the temperature of the related space T2, and estimate the target required travel time this time based on the average target travel time of these records. .

  Furthermore, the environment control part 24 may add the information about the influence and memorize | store a record, when the environmental control which relies on the air conditioner is implemented. Thereby, the schedule management part 25 can estimate the time which can be shortened when it relies on an air conditioner, and the control plan determination part 23 advances the timing which uses an air conditioner according to the estimation result, Can be delayed.

<< Embodiment 2 >>
Another embodiment relating to the environmental control apparatus of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those in the drawings described in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

  In Embodiment 1, since EV2 was installed in the related space T2 of the house 101, it was not necessary to consider security when controlling the environment. Further, it is not necessary to consider the influence of the environment around EV2 (outside of the controlled space T1) on the controlled space T1.

  However, as shown in FIG. 8 and the second modification described above, when the EV 2 is installed outside the related space T2, it is preferable to perform environmental control in consideration of security.

  Furthermore, there is a second related space T3 that is an associated space that affects the controlled space T1 and that has an environment different from the associated space T2 of the house 101. Therefore, in such a case, it is preferable to perform environmental control in consideration of the related space T3.

  Hereinafter, the environment control system 100 that performs environment control in consideration of the security state of the controlled space T1 and the state of the second related space T3 that affects the controlled space T1 will be described.

[Outline of environmental control system]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of an environment control system 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  The environmental control system 100 shown in FIG. 9 is different from the environmental control system 100 shown in FIG. 2 as follows.

  A control area 8 is provided outside the house 101 and in a garage 102 in which security is ensured.

  Further, the garage 102 is provided with a security shutter, and a safety confirmation device 4a for checking whether or not security is ensured in the garage 102 according to the opened / closed state of the security shutter is provided. ing. When the security shutter is open, the safety confirmation device 4a determines that the security in the garage 102 is not secured, and transmits a confirmation signal indicating security invalidity to the tablet PC 1 via the home LAN 7. On the contrary, when the security shutter is closed, it is determined that the security in the garage 102 is secured, and a confirmation signal indicating the security validity is transmitted to the tablet PC 1. The safety confirmation device 4a may return a confirmation signal indicating whether the security is valid or invalid after receiving a request from the tablet PC 1, or may periodically transmit the confirmation signal to the tablet PC 1, or the detection device 4 may output EV2. You may transmit to tablet PC1 at the detected timing.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the environmental control system 100 includes a temperature sensor 6a. The temperature sensor 6a is installed at any location in the related space T3 of the garage 102 in order to observe the environmental parameters of the related space T3 created by the provision of the garage 102.

  In the present embodiment, the house 101 is provided with the environment adjusting device 9 and the duct 9a. The environmental control device 9 is a ventilation device, and discharges the air in the related space T2 to the outdoors (here, the garage 102). Further, the duct 9a is provided in order to efficiently guide the air discharged from the related space T2 to the outdoors by the environment adjusting device 9 into the controlled space T1. The shape and material of the duct 9a are preferably those that facilitate the deformation of the duct 9a. This is because the tip of the duct 9a serving as an air outlet can be disposed near a predetermined window of the parked EV2. However, the shape of the duct 9a may be fixed. In this case, the stopping position of the EV 2 in the control area 8 may be determined in more detail so that the predetermined window portion of the EV 2 approaches the tip of the duct 9a.

  Next, differences between the configuration of the tablet PC 1 and the data structure of data stored in the server device 5 and the like in this embodiment will be described.

[Configuration of tablet PC]
In this embodiment, in addition to receiving the vehicle identification information from the detection device 4 and recognizing EV2, the control target recognition unit 20 checks the security status of the recognized EV2. Then, it is determined whether or not the recognized control target is in a state where environmental control can be performed.

  Specifically, the control target recognition unit 20 further receives a confirmation signal from the safety confirmation device 4a. When the confirmation signal indicates that the security is valid, the control object recognition unit 20 determines that the security in the garage 102 is secured and it is safe to open the EV2 window or the like. That is, it is determined that the environment control using the related space can be performed. On the other hand, if the confirmation signal indicates that the security is invalid, the control object recognition unit 20 determines that it is not preferable for crime prevention to open the EV2 window because the security in the garage 102 is not secured. That is, it is determined that environmental control using the related space cannot be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 further acquires temperature information from the temperature sensor 6a that measures the environmental parameters of the related space T3. The temperature information acquired by the environmental parameter acquisition unit 21 is stored in the observation result storage unit 40.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a data structure and a specific example of observation results stored in the observation result storage unit 40 in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, in the environment control system 100, the tablet PC 1 manages three spaces: a controlled space T1, a related space T2, and a related space T3. Therefore, the temperature information acquired from each temperature sensor is stored for every three spaces. In the example illustrated in FIG. 10, the temperature information of the related space T3 acquired by the temperature sensor 6a assigned the sensor ID: 003 is “5 ° C.” in association with the space identification information “garage (related space T3)”. Is remembered.

  As in the first embodiment, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the controlled space T1 with the target value to determine the current state of the controlled space T1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the temperature information of the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 with the temperature information of the related space T3, and controls the controlled space T1, the related space T2, and the related space T3. Determine the spatial relationship of

  The control plan determination unit 23 grasps the current state of each space according to the comparison result of the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 and determines an environmental control plan according to the current state. In the present embodiment, in the control rules shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, an environmental control plan corresponds to each space current state defined based on the spatial relationship between the controlled space T1, the related space T2, and the related space T3. In addition, it is stored in the control rule storage unit 52.

  The control plan determination unit 23 determines an optimum environmental control plan according to the current state of the three spaces in accordance with the control rules shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a control rule stored in the control rule storage unit 52 and a specific example. In particular, FIG. 11 shows the correspondence between the spatial relationship and the environmental control plan when it is determined that the controlled space T1 is below the target value, that is, when heating is required.

When heating is required, the spatial relationship between the three spaces is roughly divided into three patterns. That is,
(1) When the temperature of the related space T2 and the related space T3 to be used is not lower than the temperature of the controlled space T1 to be warmed, and at least one of the temperatures is higher than the controlled space T1,
(2) When the temperature of the related space T2 and the related space T3 to be used does not exceed the temperature of the controlled space T1 to be warmed, and at least one of the temperatures is lower than the controlled space T1 (3) This is a case where the temperature of one of the related space T2 and the related space T3 is higher than the temperature of the controlled space T1 to be warmed and the temperature of the other space is lower than the controlled space T1.

  In the case of the pattern (1), a space having a temperature higher than that of the controlled space T1 can be used for heating the controlled space T1. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environment control plan P01 when only the related space T2 has a higher temperature than the controlled space T1. If the environmental control plan P01 is followed, each environmental control apparatus of the house 101, the garage 102, and EV2 is controlled so that the air of the related space T2 enters into the controlled space T1. For example, the EV2 window opens. The environment adjusting device 9 functions as an environment adjusting device that sends air from the related space T2 to the controlled space T1. In the present embodiment, the window is opened only when the safety confirmation device 4a and the control target recognition unit 20 confirm the validity of security.

  When only the related space T3 has a higher temperature than the controlled space T1, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environment control plan P02. According to the environmental control plan P02, each environmental control device is controlled so that the air in the related space T3 enters the controlled space T1. For example, a ventilator for taking in outside air mounted on the EV 2 functions as an environment adjusting device for taking in air from the related space T3 to the controlled space T1.

  When both the related space T2 and the related space T3 are higher in temperature than the controlled space T1, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environmental control plan P03. According to the environmental control plan P03, each environmental control device is controlled so that the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 enters the controlled space T1.

  In the case of the pattern (2), even if the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 is used, no change is observed in the temperature of the controlled space T1, or conversely, the temperature of the controlled space T1 is lowered. . That is, there is no merit of using the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3. In such a case, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environmental control plan P04 as shown in FIG. According to the environmental control plan P04, each environmental adjustment device is controlled so that the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 does not enter the controlled space T1. Here, the environmental control plan P04 may include a control for heating the controlled space T1 to the target value by the air conditioner mounted on the EV2. This control is inevitably selected when the air conditioning of the controlled space T1 cannot be achieved using the related space T2 and the related space T3.

  In the case of the pattern (3), if only one of the related space T2 and the related space T3 having a higher temperature than the controlled space T1 is used, the controlled space T1 can be warmed. Therefore, when only the related space T2 has a higher temperature than the controlled space T1, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environment control plan P05. According to the environmental control plan P05, each environmental control device is controlled so that the air in the related space T2 enters the controlled space T1.

  When only the related space T3 has a higher temperature than the controlled space T1, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environment control plan P07. According to the environmental control plan P07, each environmental control device is controlled so that the air in the related space T3 enters the controlled space T1.

  Here, the control plan determination unit 23 has three spaces when only the related space T2 of the house 101 has a temperature higher than the controlled space T1 and the temperature of the related space T3 of the garage 102 is lower than the controlled space T1. It is preferable that a more appropriate environmental control plan can be determined based on the relationship.

  As shown in FIG. 9, even when only the air in the related space T2 (house 101) is used for heating the controlled space T1, the environment of the related space T3 (garage 102) is covered as long as the EV2 window is opened. It is inevitable that the environment of the control space T1 is affected. That is, when the temperature of the related space T2 is extremely lower than the controlled space T1 more than the temperature of the controlled space T1, the environmental control using the related space T2 is performed. In addition to not being able to obtain the effect of heating, there is a risk that the temperature of the controlled space T1 may be lowered to have an adverse effect.

  Therefore, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 compares the temperature difference between the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 and the temperature difference between the related space T3 and the controlled space T1.

  Then, based on the comparison result, the control plan determination unit 23 has an adverse effect exerted by the environment of the related space T3 by opening the window of EV2 larger than the effect obtained by using the environment of the related space T2. Determine whether or not.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the temperature difference between the controlled space T1 and the related space T2 is greater than the temperature difference between the related space T3 and the controlled space T1, the control plan determining unit 23 Therefore, it is determined that the heating effect is large, and the environmental control plan P05 is selected. On the other hand, if the temperature difference between the related space T3 and the controlled space T1 is larger than the temperature difference between the controlled space T1 and the related space T2, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the adverse effect is large. The environmental control plan P06 is selected. In the environmental control plan P06, priority is given to not putting the air of the related space T3 into the controlled space T1, rather than putting the air of the related space T2 into the controlled space T1. That is, control for closing the window of EV2 is performed.

  As described above, the tablet PC 1 of the present invention has an optimum environment control plan for using the environment of the related space T2 and the related space T3 in order to bring the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value with energy saving and efficiently. It is possible to select and execute this.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a control rule stored in the control rule storage unit 52 and a specific example. In particular, FIG. 12 shows the correspondence between the spatial relationship and the environmental control plan when it is determined that the controlled space T1 exceeds the target value, that is, when cooling is necessary.

  Even when cooling is necessary, the control plan determination unit 23 can appropriately determine an environmental control plan to be executed according to the spatial relationship between the three spaces in accordance with the control rule shown in FIG. In other words, except that the temperature of the controlled space T1 is to be raised or lowered from the current level, the control plan determination unit 23 performs an optimal environment in almost the same procedure as in the heating required state. A control plan can be determined from P08 to P14 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a data structure and a specific example of a control rule stored in the control rule storage unit 52. In particular, FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a control rule that is referred to when the environmental control system 100 is in an air conditioning disabled state or an air conditioning unnecessary state. FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the environmental control plan defined in association with the air conditioning disabled state.

  When the temperature information of the controlled space T1, the related space T2, and the related space T3 match, it is possible to adjust the environment of the controlled space T1 even if the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 is used. Can not. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 13A, the control plan determination unit 23 may determine that the air conditioning is not possible and may decide not to perform environmental control. Alternatively, when the temperature information of the three spaces coincides, the control plan determination unit 23 uses the air conditioner mounted on the EV 2 to set the environmental parameters of the controlled space T1 as shown in FIG. You may select the environmental control plan P16 to air-condition so that it may reach a target value. This control is inevitably selected when the air conditioning of the controlled space T1 cannot be achieved using the related space T2 and the related space T3. Note that the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 may ignore the difference within a predetermined allowable range for the criterion for determining whether or not the temperature information matches. That is, even if the temperature information does not completely match, the environmental parameter comparison unit 22 can determine that the temperature information matches if the temperature difference between both the temperature information is within a predetermined range.

  When the temperature information of the controlled space T1 matches the target value, it is not necessary to air-condition the controlled space T1 using the related space T2 and the related space T3 in the first place. Rather, it is preferable that the environment of the related space T2 and the related space T3 does not adversely affect the environment of the controlled space T1 so that the environment of the controlled space T1 is maintained. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 13A, the control plan determination unit 23 determines that the air conditioning is unnecessary, and does not enter the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 into the controlled space T1. Decide to do environmental control. That is, the control plan determination unit 23 selects the environmental control plan P15. According to the environmental control plan P15, if the EV2 window is open, it is closed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the air in the related space T2 and the related space T3 from entering the controlled space T1.

  According to the above configuration and method, the environment control device of the present invention is an optimum environment for bringing the environment of the controlled space T1 close to the target value according to the current state of the controlled space T1, the related space T2, and the related space T3. A control plan can be determined. The determined optimum environmental control plan is an environmental control procedure performed using the current environment of the related space T2 and the related space T3, and adjusts the environmental parameters of the space by means of further reducing energy consumption. The procedure to do is shown.

  From the above, there is an effect that energy consumption can be further suppressed and the environment of the space can be adjusted. When the space is an electric vehicle, it is not necessary to use an air conditioner mounted on the electric vehicle, so that energy for traveling is not consumed and the distance that can be traveled by one charge is increased. Therefore, the merit brought by the present invention is particularly great.

  Furthermore, according to the configuration and method of the present embodiment, environmental control is performed only in a situation where security for crime prevention is ensured for the EV 2 having the controlled space T1. This prevents the EV2 window or door from being opened in a state where security is not ensured, so that it is possible to realize a more preferred embodiment in terms of crime prevention.

[Modification 4]
As described above, in the in-vehicle device 3, the environment adjustment execution unit 30 that controls the environment adjustment device functions as a window opening and closing device as an example of the environment adjustment device according to the command signal transmitted from the tablet PC 1, and each window of the EV 2. Can be controlled to adjust the environment of the controlled space T1.

  FIG. 14 is a block diagram for explaining functions of the environment control unit 24 of the tablet PC 1 and the environment adjustment execution unit 30 of the in-vehicle device 3.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the environmental adjustment execution unit 30 as a window opening / closing device includes a window 31a on the right side of the front seat, a window 31b on the left side of the front seat, and a window 31c on the right side of the rear seat, which are provided in the EV2. The window 31d on the left side of the rear seat can be independently controlled to open and close. The environment adjustment execution unit 30 may further control the opening / closing of the sunroof unit 32 or the opening / closing of the door unit.

  The environment adjustment execution unit 30 opens and closes each window according to the progress of the air conditioning without opening or closing all the windows at the same time when performing air conditioning using the environment of the related space. It is preferable to control independently based on the position. That is, it is preferable that the environment control unit 24 of the tablet PC 1 transmits a command signal for instructing opening / closing independently for each window to the environment adjustment execution unit 30. In order for the environment control unit 24 to create the above-described command signal, an environment control plan that defines opening / closing control for each window is defined in the control rule storage unit 52.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that the air in the related space T2 sent from the tip of the duct 9a enters from the opening of the window 31a. And the case where the environmental control for heating the air of the to-be-controlled space T1 is performed using the air of the related space T2.

  At the beginning of air conditioning, it is preferable to open all the windows 31a to 31d in order to push out the cold air in the controlled space T1 and efficiently send the air in the warm related space T2 to the controlled space T1. Therefore, the environment control unit 24 outputs a command signal for instructing to open all the windows 31a to 31d until a significant temperature increase is recognized in the controlled space T1 according to the selected environment control plan. It transmits to the adjustment execution part 30.

  Next, after a significant temperature rise is recognized, a window far from the air entrance (window portion 31a) of the related space T2 is used to efficiently distribute the air of the warm related space T2 into the controlled space T1. It is preferable to close in order. Therefore, the environment control unit 24 recognizes a significant temperature rise in the controlled space T1 in accordance with the selected environment control plan, and then from the window far from the entrance (window portion 31a), that is, the window portion 31d and the window A command signal instructing to close the window is transmitted to the environment adjustment execution unit 30 in the order of the unit 31b and the window unit 31c.

  Finally, when the temperature of the controlled space T1 becomes the same as the related space T2 or the target value, it is impossible (or unnecessary) to further heat the controlled space T1 using the related space T2. is there. Therefore, according to the selected environmental control plan, the environment control unit 24 finally sends a command signal for instructing to close the window 31a closest to the entrance when T1 = T2 or T1 = target value. It transmits to the adjustment execution part 30.

  As described above, the tablet PC 1 of the present invention not only simply instructs the window opening and closing device to open and close the window when performing environmental control, but also opens and closes the window at different timings independently for each window. You can command the switchgear.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the environment control system 100 of the present invention has been described by taking the usage mode applied to a detached house 101 as an example, but the environment control system 100 of the present invention is also applied to an apartment house. It is possible.

  For example, the predetermined shared space of the apartment house is the related space T2 in which a comfortable environment is always maintained, and the control area 8 is provided in the related space T2 or in another shared space adjacent to the related space T2. The user leaves the car owned by the user a predetermined time before departure and parks it in the control area 8. If it does in this way, environmental control can be performed with respect to EV2 of each user of an apartment house like Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

  The observation result storage unit 40 and the schedule book storage unit 41 held locally in the storage unit 11 by the tablet PC 1 may be uploaded to the server device 5. Alternatively, the identification information storage unit 50, the target value storage unit 51, and the control rule storage unit 52 held by the server device 5 may be held locally in the storage unit 11 by the tablet PC 1.

  Or in each above-mentioned embodiment, various devices, such as tablet PC (environment control device) 1 and server device 5 which constitute environment control system 100, observation result storage part 40, schedule book storage part 41, Various storage units such as the identification information storage unit 50, the target value storage unit 51, and the control rule storage unit 52 may be realized by cloud computing.

  In addition, the environmental control system or the environmental control device described herein refers to a logical collection of a plurality of devices (or functional modules that realize specific functions). It does not matter whether it is in a single housing or not.

  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.

[Example of software implementation]
Finally, each block of the tablet PC 1 (environment control device), in particular, the control object recognition unit 20, the environment parameter acquisition unit 21, the environment parameter comparison unit 22, the control plan determination unit 23, the environment control unit 24, and the schedule management unit 25 may be configured by hardware logic, or may be realized by software using a CPU as follows.

  That is, the environmental control device includes a CPU (central processing unit) that executes instructions of a control program for realizing each function, a ROM (read only memory) that stores the program, 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 is provided. 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 an environmental control device, which is software that realizes the functions described above, is recorded in a computer-readable manner This can also be achieved by supplying the environmental control device 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 a tape system such as a magnetic tape and a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk, and an optical disk such as a 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 (registered trademark) / flash ROM.

  Further, the environment control apparatus 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 controls the environment of a controlled space such as a vehicle when the performance of the installed environmental control device is inferior to that of a related space where the environment is adjusted, such as a house. It is used suitably for doing. Here, since the present invention can adjust the environment of the controlled space using the environment of the related space, the environment mounted on the vehicle when controlling the environment of the controlled space such as the vehicle. There is no need to use a control device, and there is an advantage that energy is not wasted. Therefore, if the present invention is used to control the environment of the controlled space of an electric vehicle, the advantage obtained is particularly great.

1 Tablet PC (environment control device)
2 Electric vehicle (vehicle)
3 In-vehicle device (environmental control device)
4 Detection Device 4a Safety Confirmation Device 5 Server Device 6 Temperature Sensor 6a Temperature Sensor 7 Home LAN
8 Control area 9 Environmental control device (blower or ventilator)
9a Duct 10 Control unit 11 Storage unit 12 Communication unit 13 Touch panel 20 Control object recognition unit (recognition means)
21 Environmental parameter acquisition unit (information acquisition means)
22 Environmental parameter comparison section (information comparison means)
23 Control plan determination unit (control plan determination means)
24 Environmental control unit (environmental control means)
25 Schedule Management Department (schedule management means)
30 Environment control execution unit (environment control device / window opening and closing device)
31a-d Window unit 32 Sunroof unit 40 Observation result storage unit 41 Schedule book storage unit 50 Identification information storage unit 51 Target value storage unit 52 Control rule storage unit 100 Environmental control system 101 House (building)
102 Garage (building)
130 Display unit 131 Input unit T1 Controlled space (space in vehicle)
T2-related space (space in the building)
T3 Second related space (space in the building)

Claims (13)

In the environmental control device that controls the environment of the controlled space by controlling the environmental control device that affects the physical change of the spatial environment,
Acquire environmental parameters that are observed in the controlled space and that represent the physical state of the environment, and that acquire environmental parameters that are observed in related spaces that have an environment that affects the environmental parameters of the controlled space Means,
Based on the comparison result between the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired by the information acquisition means and the environmental parameter of the related space, an environmental control plan for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to the target value A control plan determining means for determining;
An environmental control device comprising: environmental control means for instructing the environmental adjustment device to execute the environmental control plan determined by the control plan determination means. The control plan determination means is
When the sign of the difference between the target value and the environmental parameter of the controlled space matches the sign of the difference between the environmental parameter of the related space and the environmental parameter of the controlled space,
The environment according to claim 1, wherein an environment control plan defined to control the environment adjusting device is selected so as to adjust an environment parameter of the controlled space using an environment of the related space. Control device. The environmental adjustment device is a window opening and closing device that controls opening and closing of the window forming the controlled space,
The control plan determination means is
3. The environmental control plan defined to control the window opening and closing device is selected to open the window in order to put the air of the related space into the controlled space. Environmental control device. The environmental control device is a blower or a ventilator that sends air from the related space to the controlled space,
The control plan determination means is
The environment control device according to claim 3, wherein an environment control plan that defines controlling the blower or the ventilator is selected so as to send air of the related space into the controlled space. The controlled space is formed by a vehicle,
Recognizing means for recognizing that a vehicle subject to environmental control is present in a predetermined control area based on the identification information received from the vehicle;
The control plan determination means is
5. The environment control device according to claim 3, wherein an environment control plan that defines control of the window opening and closing device is selected so as to open a vehicle window recognized by the recognition means. The control area is provided in a second related space that is locked so that an outsider who does not have the authority to use the vehicle cannot enter,
The recognition means is
The security of the vehicle existing in the control area is ensured when a confirmation signal indicating that the lock is made is received from the safety confirmation device for confirming whether or not the second related space is locked. And
The control plan determination means, when the recognition means recognizes that the vehicle security is secured,
6. The environment control device according to claim 5, wherein an environment control plan defined to control the window opening and closing device is selected to open the vehicle window. The window opening and closing device controls the opening and closing of a plurality of windows forming the controlled space independently,
The control plan determination means is
(1) From time t0 when environmental control for entering the air of the related space into the controlled space is started, until time t1 when a change toward the target value is detected for the environmental parameters of the controlled space While opening all the above windows,
(2) After the time point t1, among the plurality of windows, the windows in the related space are closed in order of distance from the window serving as an entrance into the controlled space,
(3) When the environmental parameter of the controlled space reaches the target value, or at the time t3 when the environmental parameter of the controlled space matches the environmental parameter of the related space, the window serving as the entrance is opened. Close and close the result, all windows,
The environment control device according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein an environment control plan that defines control of the window opening and closing device is selected. The information acquisition means further acquires an environmental parameter observed in a second related space different from the related space,
The control plan determination means is
Based on the comparison result of the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired by the information acquisition means, the environmental parameter of the related space, and the environmental parameter of the second related space,
Select an environmental control plan defined to control the environmental control device so as to adjust the environmental parameter of the controlled space using at least one of the environment of the related space and the second related space The environment control device according to claim 1, wherein the environment control device is a device. The information acquisition means acquires temperature information of each space as an environmental parameter,
The control plan determination means is
9. The environmental control plan defined to control the environmental control device is selected so as to adjust the temperature of the controlled space using the air of the related space. The environmental control device according to claim 1. The related space is a space in a building, and the controlled space is a space in a vehicle,
One or more environmental control devices installed in the building;
One or more environmental control devices mounted on the vehicle;
An environment control system comprising: the environment control device according to claim 1 that controls each of the environment control devices. An environmental control method for controlling the environment of a controlled space by controlling an environmental control device that affects physical changes in the spatial environment,
Acquire environmental parameters that are observed in the controlled space and that represent the physical state of the environment, and that acquire environmental parameters that are observed in related spaces that have an environment that affects the environmental parameters of the controlled space Steps,
An environmental control plan for bringing the environmental parameter of the controlled space close to a target value based on the comparison result of the environmental parameter of the controlled space acquired in the information acquisition step and the environmental parameter of the related space A control plan determination step for determining
An environmental control step for instructing the environmental control device to execute the environmental control plan determined in the control plan determination step.   The control program for functioning a computer as each means of the environmental control apparatus of any one of Claim 1-9.   A computer-readable recording medium on which the control program according to claim 12 is recorded.

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