JP2014238190A - Indoor environment adjustment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an indoor environment adjustment apparatus including air cleaning means, capable of cleaning indoor air before a user comes home according to user's time to come home.SOLUTION: The indoor environment adjustment apparatus comprises: air cleaning means collecting dust, pollen or both the dust and the pollen from indoor air and cleaning the air; a detection sensor detecting an amount of the dust, the pollen or both of them contained in the indoor air; necessary-air-cleaning-time calculation means calculating necessary air cleaning time required to clean the air from the amount of the dust, the pollen or both of them detected by the detection sensor; planned-time-to-come-home storage means acquiring and storing therein user's planned time to come home; and control means controlling the air cleaning means from information of the detection sensor, the necessary-air-cleaning-time calculation means, and the planned-time-to-come-home storage means. The control means controls the air cleaning means to start operating earlier than the planned time to come home by the necessary air cleaning time, and to stop after operating for predetermined time.

Description

  The present invention relates to an indoor environment adjusting device provided with an air cleaning means for purifying air.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an air purifier that purifies air, one that acquires pollen information or influenza environment information such as flu trends from the outside and operates the air purifier based on such information has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
There has also been proposed a portable terminal device that can estimate the time when a user arrives at a destination and can remotely control one or more electrical devices at the destination according to the arrival time (for example, Patent Documents). 2).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2011-004042 (page 3, FIG. 1) JP 2004-228668 A (4th page, 4th page, FIG. 1)

  However, like the air purifier of Patent Document 1, even if the living environment information such as pollen information and influenza epidemic is acquired from the outside, the information does not necessarily match the living environment of a specific house.

For example, if you acquire information that the amount of pollen that has entered the house is small but the amount of pollen that is scattered is large, the air purifier needs to be operated and purified until the preset operating time is reached based on that information. There was a problem that electric power was consumed unnecessarily to purify no air.

Moreover, since the operation of the air cleaner, which is an electrical device, starts at the arrival time, for example, the remote operation of the electrical device at the destination is started according to the arrival time as in Patent Document 2, the user arrives at the destination At the time, there was a problem that the air purification was just started and not completed, and the air purification could not be completed in accordance with the arrival of the user.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problem, and calculates the time required for air purification from the amount of dust and pollen in the room to purify the air, so that the user can adjust to the user's time to go home. An object of the present invention is to provide an indoor environment adjusting device equipped with an air cleaning means capable of purifying indoor air before returning home.

  An indoor environment adjustment device according to the present invention that solves the problem includes an air cleaning means for collecting dust and / or pollen or both from indoor air and purifying the air, and dust or pollen contained in indoor air. Or a sensor for detecting the amount of both, and a means for calculating the time required for air cleaning to calculate the time required for air purification from the amount of dust, pollen, or both detected by the detection sensor. And a scheduled return time storage means for acquiring and storing the scheduled return time of the user, and a control means for controlling the air cleaning means from the information of the detection sensor, the required air cleaning time calculation means, and the scheduled return time storage means. The control means starts operating the air cleaning means earlier than the time required for air cleaning from the scheduled return time, and stops it after operating for a predetermined time.

  According to the present invention, the amount of time required for air purification required to purify air is calculated from the amount of dust and / or pollen detected by the detection sensor, and the time required for air purification is greater than the time required for the user to return home. Since the air purifying means is operated early, the purification of the air in the room can be completed in accordance with the scheduled return time of the user.

Therefore, since the air cleaning means is not operated more than necessary, the power consumption can be suppressed, and the user can come home in a comfortable living environment.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is placed. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the table for calculating air cleaning required time. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the house where the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is placed. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the house in which the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention is placed. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the house in which the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention is placed. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram showing the electricity bill table classified by time zone. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a subroutine of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the house in which the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention is placed. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the house where the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention is placed. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows operation | movement of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 6 of this invention.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a table for calculating the time required for air cleaning, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

(Constitution)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pollen detection sensor 2 a is disposed in the house 1. The pollen detection method is not limited to one, but as an example of indoor detection, air is taken into the pollen detection sensor, and the substance on the particles contained in the air is detected from the size and shape by optical detection. It detects pollen. The size of the pollen is, for example, 30 to 40 μm for cedar pollen, which is a typical cause of allergies.

In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is arranged in the house 1. The dust is intended to be larger and heavier than pollen, and is disposed closer to the floor than the pollen detection sensor 2a. As with the detection of pollen, the detection method is not limited to one. However, the substance on the particles contained in the air is detected as dust that is larger than the pollen due to its size and shape.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged, but a plurality of each may be arranged, and only the pollen detection sensor or the dust detection sensor may be arranged as necessary. A plurality of them may be arranged.

  Further, an air cleaning means 4 is arranged in the house 1. The air cleaning means 4 includes an electric blower (not shown) for intake and exhaust, and takes in indoor air containing pollen and dust by an air flow generated by the electric blower and takes it into the interior.

Pollen and dust taken into the air cleaning means 4 are collected by a filter group (not shown) including a plurality of filters to which functions such as antibacterial, antiallergen, and antivirus are added. The air from which pollen and dust have been removed after passing through these filters is discharged again into the room, and the indoor air is purified by repeating this.

The air cleaning means 4 may be a device having only an air cleaning function, or a device having an air cleaning function as a combined function, for example, having a function of air cleaning mainly for temperature control.

  The air cleaning means 4 is connected to the HEMS controller 3 by a connection line 50. The connection line 50 is a set (power line + communication line) of a power line for connecting to a power source and a communication line for exchanging information. Instead of providing a communication line, information may be exchanged by power line communication called PLC which places communication information on the power line.

  The HEMS controller 3 controls the variable output, operation, and stop of the connected electrical equipment based on the power consumption information, the electricity bill information, the indoor / outdoor environment information, and the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, only the air cleaning means 4 is connected as an electric device, but a plurality of electric devices can be connected and controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the HEMS controller 3, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the HEMS controller 3 includes an air cleaning required time calculating unit 5 for obtaining information for controlling the air cleaning unit 4, a scheduled return time storage unit 6, and a time measuring unit 8.

  The required air cleaning time calculation means 5 calculates the time required for the air cleaning means 4 to purify air from the amount of pollen and dust detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b.

Regarding the calculation of time, the table example 1 or 2 of the time corresponding to the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of pollen and dust as shown in FIG. And ask for it. It should be noted that the table format is not limited to that illustrated in FIG.

In the case of the table example 1, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount X1 of pollen and dust X1 is determined to be 60 minutes, and Xm is determined to be 90 minutes.

In the case of Table Example 2, the detected amount of detected pollen or dust, or the total detected amount X1 of pollen and dust is less than Xm and less than Xn, 60 minutes, and more than Xy and less than Xz, 90 minutes, And so on.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, a table is prepared and calculated. However, without using a table, the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount (number) of pollen and dust is tested. The required air cleaning time may be calculated by multiplying the coefficient prepared from the survey result.

  The scheduled return home time storage means 6 stores the scheduled return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7. By inputting before the user goes out, the scheduled return time is used when setting the time when the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is started.

  The time measuring means 8 sets the time so that the air cleaning means 4 is operated only for the time required for air cleaning calculated by the time required for air cleaning calculation 5 before the scheduled time for returning home stored in the time storage means 6 for returning home. It is to be measured.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the user has a plan to go out, the user inputs the scheduled time to return home from the controller input means 7 (S1). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S2).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S3). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount of dust that is larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b (S4).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of pollen or dust detected or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S5). When X1 is confirmed, it is compared with the previous detection amount X2 (S6). When the values of X1 and X2 are different in S6, the required air cleaning time Ts is newly calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 (S7).

As described above, Ts is calculated by comparing the detected amount X1 with a table prepared in advance, and the required time for air cleaning corresponding to that amount, for example, in Table Example 1, if Xg is Xg, it is set as 60 minutes. The

  When the required air cleaning time Ts is determined, the time measuring means 8 calculates the time required to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 by calculating back the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. Set (S9).

For example, when the scheduled return time is 20:00 and the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 19:00, 60 minutes before the preparation, is set as the operation start time. Alternatively, in order to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, when the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 10 minutes is added to 60 minutes, and the operation start time is 70 minutes before the scheduled return time. It may be set to 18:50.

In addition, since the purpose is to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, the time to be added is not limited to 10 minutes, and the time to be added can be set as appropriate.

  When the values of X1 and X2 are the same in S6, the process proceeds to S8, and it is confirmed whether the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time. Here, when the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time, S7 and S9 are passed, neither the air cleaning required time Ts nor the operation start time is newly set, and the operation is performed with the previous setting.

If the scheduled return home time is different from the previous time in S8, the time counting means 8 back-calculates the air cleanup required time Ts or more from the scheduled return home time stored in the planned return home time storage means 6 in S9. Set the time to start operation.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S10). When the operation start time is reached from the current time (S11), the HEMS controller 3 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S12), and the air cleaning means 4 starts operating (S13).

  After the air cleaning means 4 starts operation in S13, the amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a is detected again (S14). Similarly, the amount of dust contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b is detected (S15).

  Next, X3 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S16). When X3 is confirmed, it is compared with a predetermined detection amount threshold value Xm set in advance (S17).

  If X3 is less than or equal to Xm in S17, it is confirmed whether or not time has passed for Ts (S18). If time more than Ts has passed in S18, the air cleaning means 4 will be stopped (S19).

In Embodiment 1 of the present invention, even if the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust is less than a predetermined threshold value and the air is clean, the air cleaning time Ts or more has elapsed. Otherwise, the air cleaning means 4 is not stopped, but S18 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 4 is omitted, and when the detected amount is less than a predetermined threshold and the air is clean before the air cleaning required time Ts has elapsed, The air cleaning means 4 may be stopped even if the required air cleaning time Ts has not elapsed.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the air purifier is operated more than the time required for air cleaning from the scheduled time when the user who is going out returns home, and the user who is out before returning home. Because air purification is completed, you can go home in a comfortable living environment.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a continuation of the flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

(Constitution)
As shown in FIG. 5, the pollen detection sensor 2 a is arranged in the room of the house 31. Since the pollen detection method has been described in the first embodiment of the present invention, it will be omitted here. In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is disposed in the room of the house 31. The dust detection method is omitted here as in the case of pollen detection.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, as in the first embodiment, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged. However, a plurality of pollen detection sensors and a plurality of pollen detection sensors may be arranged as necessary. A plurality of only detection sensors or only dust detection sensors may be arranged.

  Further, the air cleaning means 4 is arranged in the room of the house 31. As in the first embodiment, the air cleaning means 4 includes an electric blower (not shown) for intake and exhaust, and sucks indoor air containing pollen and dust by the air flow generated by the electric blower and takes it into the interior. .

Pollen and dust taken into the air cleaning means 4 are collected by a filter group (not shown) including a plurality of filters to which functions such as antibacterial, antiallergen, and antivirus are added. The air from which pollen and dust have been removed after passing through these filters is discharged again into the room, and the indoor air is purified by repeating this.

As in the first embodiment of the present invention, the air purifying means 4 has an air purifying function as a combined function, for example, a device having only an air purifying function, for example, having a purifying function mainly for temperature control. It may be a device.

Then, a notification means 9 is arranged in the room of the house 31. The notification means 9 notifies various information, and information such as device control information by the HEMS controller 32, which will be described later, and the operating status of the air cleaning means 4 is displayed and displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

Note that the notification means 9 may be specialized for a function for notifying information, but if it has a display function and an audio output function, it can notify the information, so even if it is notified by a television receiver, the tablet Type terminal. Further, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the notification means 9 is provided independently, but the HEMS controller 32 described later may be notified by providing a display function and a voice output function.

  The air cleaning means 4 and the notification means 9 are connected to the HEMS controller 32 by a connection line 50. The connection line 50 is a set (power line + communication line) of a power line for connecting to a power source and a communication line for exchanging information. Instead of providing a communication line, information may be exchanged by power line communication called PLC which places communication information on the power line.

  The HEMS controller 32 controls the output change, operation, and stop of the connected electrical equipment based on the power consumption information, the electricity bill information, the indoor / outdoor environment information, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the HEMS controller 32, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the HEMS controller 32 includes an air cleaning required time calculating unit 5 for obtaining information for controlling the air cleaning unit 4, a scheduled return time storage unit 6, and a time measuring unit 8.

  As in the first embodiment of the present invention, the required air cleaning time calculation means 5 is used to allow the air cleaning means 4 to purify the air based on the detected amounts of pollen and dust detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b. Calculate the required time. Since the calculation of time is the same as that of the first embodiment of the present invention, the description thereof is omitted here.

  Similar to the first embodiment of the present invention, the scheduled return time storage means 6 stores the estimated return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7. By inputting before the user goes out, the scheduled return time is used when setting the time when the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is started.

  As in the first embodiment of the present invention, the time measuring means 8 is the air purifier calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 before the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 is reached. The time is measured so as to operate the required time Ts.

  Further, the communication means 12 is connected to the HEMS controller 32. Through the communication unit 12, the operating status and operating information of the device connected to the HEMS controller 32 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 10. In addition, information input by the mobile terminal 10 can be transmitted to the HEMS controller 32 via the communication unit 12.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When the user has a plan to go out, the user inputs the scheduled return time from the controller input means 7 (S21). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S22).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S23). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount using dust larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b as dust (S24).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S25). When X1 is confirmed, it is compared with the previous detection amount X2 (S26). When the values of X1 and X2 are different in S26, the required air cleaning time Ts is newly calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 (S27).

As in the first embodiment of the present invention, Ts is calculated by comparing the detected amount X1 with a table prepared in advance, and the required time for air cleaning corresponding to that amount, for example, in table example 1, X1 is Xg. Set as 60 minutes.

  When the required air cleaning time Ts is determined, the time measuring means 8 calculates the time required to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 by calculating back the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. Set (S29).

As in the first embodiment of the present invention, when the scheduled return time is 20:00 and the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 19:00, 60 minutes before the preparation, is set as the operation start time. Alternatively, in order to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, when the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 10 minutes is added to 60 minutes, and the operation start time is 70 minutes before the scheduled return time. It may be set to 18:50. In addition, the time to add is not limited to 10 minutes, The time to add can be set suitably.

  If the values of X1 and X2 are the same in S26, the process proceeds to S28 and it is confirmed whether the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time. Here, when the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time, S27 and S29 are passed, neither the air cleaning required time Ts nor the operation start time is newly set, and the operation is performed with the previous setting.

If the scheduled return time is different from the previous time in S28, the time measuring means 8 back-calculates the required clean air time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 in S29, Set the time to start operation.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S30). After acquiring the current time in S30, if there is no input request for confirming the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home time storage means 6 from the portable terminal 10 in S31, the operation start time is reached (S38). The controller 32 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S39), and the air cleaning means 4 starts operating (S40).

  After acquiring the current time in S30, if there is a confirmation request for the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home time storage means 6 from the portable terminal 10 in S31, the mobile terminal 10 carries the mobile home via the communication means 12 from the HEMS controller 32. The data of the scheduled return time is transmitted to the terminal 10 and notified, for example, displayed on a display screen (not shown) of the mobile terminal 10 (S32).

  After notifying the scheduled return home time to the portable terminal 10 in S32, if there is no input request for changing the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home storage means 6 from the portable terminal 10 in S33, the operation start time is reached ( In S38), the HEMS controller 32 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S39), and the air cleaning means 4 starts operating (S40).

  After notifying the scheduled return home time to the mobile terminal 10 in S32, when the request for changing the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home time storage means 6 is received from the mobile terminal 10 in S33, the timing means 8 Time is acquired (S34).

  When a new scheduled return home time is input from the portable terminal 10 via the communication means 12 (S35), the new scheduled return home time is stored in the planned return home time storage means 6 of the HEMS controller 32 (S36).

  When the new scheduled return home time is stored in S36, the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is calculated by back-calculating the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the new scheduled home return time stored in the planned return home time storage means 6. Is set (S37). The setting of the operation start time of the air cleaning means 4 in S37 is the same as the setting in S29 described above, and the description thereof is omitted.

  When the operation start time of the air cleaning means 4 set based on the new scheduled time for returning home is reached (S38), the HEMS controller 32 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S39), and the air cleaning means 4 Operation starts (S40).

  After the air cleaning means 4 starts operation in S40, the amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a is detected again (S41). Similarly, the amount of dust contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b is detected (S42).

  Next, X3 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S43). When X3 is confirmed, it is compared with a predetermined detection amount threshold value Xm set in advance (S44).

  If X3 is less than or equal to Xm in S44, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust in the portable terminal 10 or the notification means 9 or both falls below a predetermined threshold. This is notified (S45), and it is confirmed whether or not the time has passed over Ts (S46). If time more than Ts has passed in S46, the air cleaning means 4 will be stopped (S47).

In Embodiment 2 of the present invention, even if the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust is less than a predetermined threshold value and the air is clean, the air cleaning time Ts or more has elapsed. Otherwise, the air cleaning means 4 is not stopped, but S46 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is omitted, and the detected amount becomes below a predetermined threshold and the air becomes clean before the air cleaning required time Ts has elapsed. The air cleaning means 4 may be stopped even if the required air cleaning time Ts has not elapsed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, even when there is a difference between the originally scheduled return time and the actual return time, the user who has gone out can change the return time from the outside. Therefore, you can finish your work without being tied to the time of going home.

In addition, since the air cleaning means is operated before the time required for air cleaning from the new return time, and the air cleaning is completed before the user who is out is returning home, as in the first embodiment of the present invention, The user can go home in a comfortable living environment.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a continuation of the flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

(Constitution)
As shown in FIG. 9, the pollen detection sensor 2 a is arranged in the room of the house 41. Since the pollen detection method is the same as that described in the first embodiment of the present invention, the description thereof is omitted. In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is disposed in the room of the house 41. The dust detection method is omitted here as in the case of pollen detection.

In the third embodiment of the present invention, as in the first and second embodiments, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged, but a plurality of each may be arranged, and if necessary, A plurality of pollen detection sensors alone or a plurality of dust detection sensors may be arranged.

  Furthermore, an air cleaning means 4 is arranged in the room of the house 41. The air cleaning means 4 is the same as the air cleaning means 4 described in the first and second embodiments, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Then, a notification means 9 is arranged in the room of the house 41. The notification means 9 notifies various information in the same manner as in the first and second embodiments, and information such as device control information by the HEMS controller 33 described later and the operating status of the air cleaning means 4 is clearly displayed and displayed. It is supposed to be.

Note that the notification means 9 may be specialized for a function for notifying information, but if it has a display function and an audio output function, it can notify the information, so even if it is notified by a television receiver, the tablet Type terminal. Further, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the notification means 9 is provided independently, but the HEMS controller 33 described later may be notified by providing a display function and a voice output function.

  The air cleaning means 4 and the notification means 9 are connected to the HEMS controller 33 by a connection line 50. The HEMS controller 33, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  The indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention includes an automobile 11 that is a moving body outdoors. The automobile 11 is equipped with a navigation device 11a. The navigation device 11a can accurately determine the position information of the automobile 11 on which the navigation device 11a is mounted by GPS (global positioning system). Similarly, the portable terminal 10 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 can accurately determine the position information by GPS.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the HEMS controller 33 includes an air cleaning required time calculation unit 5 for obtaining information for controlling the air cleaning unit 4, a scheduled return time storage unit 6, and a time measuring unit 8.

  As in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the air cleaning means 4 purifies the air from the pollen and dust detection amounts detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b. Calculate the time required until. The calculation of time is the same as in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, and the description is omitted.

  Similar to the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the scheduled return time storage means 6 stores the estimated return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7.

  As with the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the time measuring means 8 is calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 before the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. The time is measured so as to operate the necessary air cleaning time Ts.

The communication unit 12 is connected to the HEMS controller 33. Similarly to the second embodiment of the present invention, the operating status and operating information of the device connected to the HEMS controller 33 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 10 via the communication unit 12. In addition, information input by the mobile terminal 10 can be transmitted to the HEMS controller 33 via the communication unit 12.

Further, the position information acquisition means 13 is connected to the HEMS controller 33. The position information acquisition means 13 is for acquiring the position information of the automobile 11 or the position information of the user who owns the mobile terminal 10.

The position information determined by the navigation device 11a mounted on the automobile 11 or the portable terminal 10 by GPS is taken into the HEMS controller 33.

Then, the HEMS controller 33 includes a scheduled return home time predicting unit 14. The planned home return time prediction means 14 predicts the planned home return time from the navigation apparatus 11 a obtained by the position information acquisition means 13 or the position information of the mobile terminal 10.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12. When the user has a plan to go out, he / she inputs the scheduled return time from the controller input means 7 (S51). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S52).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S53). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount of dust that is larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b (S54).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S55). When X1 is confirmed, it is compared with the previous detection amount X2 (S56). When the values of X1 and X2 are different in S26, the required air cleaning time Ts is newly calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 (S57).

As in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, Ts is calculated by comparing the detected amount X1 with a table prepared in advance, and the time required for air cleaning corresponding to the amount, for example, in table example 1, X1 is Xg. If there is, it is set as 60 minutes.

  When the required air cleaning time Ts is determined, the time measuring means 8 calculates the time required to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 by calculating back the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. Set (S59).

Similarly to Embodiments 1 and 2 of the present invention, when the scheduled return time is 20:00 and the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 19:00, 60 minutes before the preparation, is set as the operation start time. Alternatively, in order to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, when the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 10 minutes is added to 60 minutes, and the operation start time is 70 minutes before the scheduled return time. It may be set to 18:50. In addition, the time to add is not limited to 10 minutes, The time to add can be set suitably.

  If the values of X1 and X2 are the same in S56, the process proceeds to S58, and it is confirmed whether the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time. Here, when the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time, S57 and S59 are passed, and the air cleaning required time Ts and the operation start time are not newly set, and the operation is performed with the previous setting.

If the scheduled return time is different from the previous time in S58, the time measuring means 8 reversely calculates the time required for air cleaning Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 in S59, and the air cleaning means 4 Set the time to start operation.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S60). After acquiring the current time in S60, the position information 1 is obtained from the navigation device 11a or the portable terminal 10 by the position information acquisition means 13 in S61.

After a predetermined time has elapsed since obtaining the position information 1, the position information acquisition means 13 obtains the position information 2 from the navigation device 11a or the portable terminal 10 in S62.

In S63, the scheduled return time predicting means 14 determines the moving speed by the distance moved within the predetermined time by the position information 1 obtained in S61 and the position information 2 after a predetermined time has elapsed from the position information 1 obtained in S62. Calculate and predict the scheduled time to return from the position information 2 and the moving speed.

  When the scheduled return time predicted in S63 is the same as the time stored in S52 (S64), the time measuring means 8 uses the time required for air cleaning Ts from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 in S66. The time when the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is started is set by reversely calculating the above.

  When the time to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set and the operation start time is reached (S67), the HEMS controller 33 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S68), and the air cleaning means 4 is activated. Start (S69).

  When the scheduled return home time predicted in S63 is different from the time stored in S52 (S64), the estimated return home time predicted in S63 is stored in the scheduled return home storage unit 6 of the HEMS controller 32 as a new scheduled return home time ( S65).

  When the new scheduled return home time is stored in S65, the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is calculated by back-calculating the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the new scheduled home return time stored in the scheduled return home time storage means 6. Is set (S66). The setting of the operation start time of the air cleaning means 4 in S65 is the same as the setting in S59 described above, and the description thereof is omitted.

  When the operation start time of the air cleaning means 4 set based on the new scheduled time for returning home is reached (S67), the HEMS controller 32 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S68), and the air cleaning means 4 Operation starts (S69).

  After the air cleaning means 4 starts operating in S69, the amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a is detected again (S70). Similarly, the amount of dust contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b is detected (S71).

  Next, X3 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S72). When X3 is confirmed, it is compared with a predetermined detection amount threshold value Xm set in advance (S73).

  If X3 is less than or equal to Xm in S73, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust in the portable terminal 10 or the notification means 9 or both falls below a predetermined threshold. This is notified (S74), and it is confirmed whether or not time has passed for Ts (S75). If time more than Ts has passed in S75, the air cleaning means 4 will be stopped (S76).

In Embodiment 3 of the present invention, even if the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust is less than a predetermined threshold value and the air is clean, the air cleaning time Ts or more has elapsed. Otherwise, the air cleaning means 4 is not stopped, but S75 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 is omitted, and the detected amount becomes below a predetermined threshold and the air becomes clean before the air cleaning necessary time Ts has elapsed. The air cleaning means 4 may be stopped even if the required air cleaning time Ts has not elapsed.

  As described above, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the position information is obtained from the navigation device or the portable terminal and the scheduled return time is predicted. Therefore, the time required for air cleaning from the return time based on the predicted time. The air cleaning means operates before the above, and the air cleaning is completed before the user who has gone out returns home. Therefore, as in the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the user can go home in a situation where a comfortable living environment has been achieved.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing an hourly electricity rate table, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjustment device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is an indoor environment adjustment according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Following the flowchart showing the operation of the apparatus, FIG. 18 is a subroutine of the flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

(Constitution)
As shown in FIG. 13, the pollen detection sensor 2 a is arranged in the room of the house 42. Since the pollen detection method has been described in the first embodiment of the present invention, it will be omitted here. In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is arranged in the room of the house 42. The dust detection method is omitted here as in the case of pollen detection.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged as in the first to third embodiments. However, a plurality of each may be arranged, and if necessary, A plurality of pollen detection sensors alone or a plurality of dust detection sensors may be arranged.

  Further, an air cleaning means 4 is arranged in the room of the house 42. As in the first to third embodiments, the air cleaning means 4 includes an electric blower (not shown) for intake and exhaust, and sucks indoor air containing pollen and dust by the air flow generated by the electric blower. Into.

  Pollen and dust taken into the air cleaning means 4 are collected by a filter group (not shown) including a plurality of filters to which functions such as antibacterial, antiallergen, and antivirus are added. The air from which pollen and dust have been removed after passing through these filters is discharged again into the room, and the indoor air is purified by repeating this.

Note that the air purifier 4 is a device having only an air purifying function as in the first to third embodiments of the present invention. It may be a device having a function.

Then, the notification means 9 is arranged in the room of the house 42. The notification means 9 notifies various information in the same manner as in the first to third embodiments, and information such as device control information by the HEMS controller 34 and the operating status of the air cleaning means 4 to be described later is clearly displayed and displayed. It is supposed to be.

Note that the notification means 9 may be specialized for a function for notifying information, but if it has a display function and an audio output function, it can notify the information, so even if it is notified by a television receiver, the tablet Type terminal. Further, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the notification means 9 is provided independently, but the HEMS controller 34 (to be described later) may be provided with a display function and an audio output function for notification.

  The air cleaning means 4 and the notification means 9 are connected to the HEMS controller 34 by a connection line 50. The connection line 50 is a set (power line + communication line) of a power line for connecting to a power source and a communication line for exchanging information. Instead of providing a communication line, information may be exchanged by power line communication called PLC which places communication information on the power line.

  The HEMS controller 34 controls the output change, operation, and stop of the connected electrical equipment based on the power consumption information, the electricity bill information, the indoor / outdoor environment information, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the HEMS controller 34, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the HEMS controller 34 includes an air cleaning required time calculation unit 5 for obtaining information for controlling the air cleaning unit 4, a scheduled return time storage unit 6, and a time measuring unit 8.

  As with the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the air cleaning means 4 purifies the air from the detected amount of pollen and dust detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b. Calculate the time required until. Since the calculation of time is the same as in the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the description thereof is omitted here.

  Similar to the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the scheduled return time storage means 6 stores the estimated return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7. By inputting before the user goes out, the scheduled return time is used when setting the time when the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is started.

  As with the first to third embodiments of the present invention, the time measuring means 8 has calculated the air cleaning means 4 by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 before the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. The time is measured so as to operate the necessary air cleaning time Ts.

  The communication means 12 is connected to the HEMS controller 34. Through the communication unit 12, the operating status and operating information of the device connected to the HEMS controller 34 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 10. In addition, information input by the mobile terminal 10 can be transmitted to the HEMS controller 34 via the communication unit 12.

Furthermore, the electricity price information acquisition means 15 is connected to the HEMS controller 34. The electricity bill information acquisition means 15 is for obtaining hourly electricity bill information provided by an electric power company as shown in FIG.

The charge system as shown in FIG. 15 represents an example, and may be set in units of 30 minutes or in units of 2 hours, and is limited to the electricity charge information by time zone shown in FIG. Is not to be done.

Then, when the HEMS controller 34 operates the air charge means 4 in the time zone from the electricity rate information storage means 17 for storing the obtained electricity price information for each time zone, and the electricity rate information for each time zone. The electricity charge calculation means 16 for calculating the electricity charge of

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When the user has a plan to go out, the user inputs the scheduled return time from the controller input means 7 (S81). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S82).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S83). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount using dust larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b as dust (S84).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S85). When X1 is confirmed, it is compared with the previous detection amount X2 (S86). When the values of X1 and X2 are different in S76, the required air cleaning time Ts is newly calculated by the air cleaning required time calculation means 5 (S87).

As in Embodiments 1 to 3 of the present invention, Ts is calculated by comparing the detected amount X1 with a table prepared in advance, and the required time for air cleaning corresponding to that amount, for example, in Table Example 1, X1 is Xg. If there is, it is set as 60 minutes.

  When the required air cleaning time Ts is determined, the time measuring means 8 calculates the time required to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 by calculating back the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. Set (S89).

As in the first to third embodiments of the present invention, when the scheduled return time is 20:00 and the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 19:00, 60 minutes before the preparation, is set as the operation start time. Alternatively, in order to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, when the required air cleaning time Ts is 60 minutes, 10 minutes is added to 60 minutes, and the operation start time is 70 minutes before the scheduled return time. It may be set to 18:50. In addition, the time to add is not limited to 10 minutes, The time to add can be set suitably.

  If the values of X1 and X2 are the same in S86, the process proceeds to S88, and it is confirmed whether the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time. Here, when the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time, S87 and S89 are passed, neither the air cleaning required time Ts nor the operation start time is newly set, and the operation is performed with the previous setting.

If the scheduled return time is different from the previous time in S88, the time measuring means 8 calculates the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 in S89, and the air cleaning means 4 Set the time to start operation.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S90). After obtaining the current time in S90, if there is no input request for confirmation of the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home time storage means 6 from the portable terminal 10 in S91, the electricity charge information acquisition means 15 receives the electricity charge from the power company. Information is acquired (S98).

  From the acquired electricity bill information, it is confirmed whether there is a different time zone for electricity bills before the start of operation of the air cleaning means (S99). When there is no time zone with different electric charges, when the operation start time is reached (S104), the HEMS controller 34 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S105), and the air cleaning means 4 starts operating ( S106).

  After obtaining the current time in S90, if there is a confirmation request for the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home storage means 6 from the portable terminal 10 in S91, the mobile terminal 10 carries the mobile home via the communication means 12 from the HEMS controller 34. The data of the scheduled return time is transmitted to the terminal 10 and notified, for example, displayed on a display screen (not shown) of the portable terminal 10 (S92).

  After notifying the mobile terminal 10 of the scheduled return home time in S92, if there is no input request for changing the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home storage means 6 from the mobile terminal 10 in S93, the process proceeds to S98.

  After notifying the mobile terminal 10 of the scheduled return home time in S92, if there is an input request for changing the scheduled return home time stored in the planned return home time storage means 6 from the mobile terminal 10 in S93, the timing means 8 Time is acquired (S94).

  When a new scheduled return home time is input from the portable terminal 10 via the communication means 12 (S95), the new scheduled return home time storage means 6 of the HEMS controller 34 is stored (S96).

  When the new scheduled return home time is stored in S96, the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is calculated by back-calculating the air cleaning required time Ts or more from the new scheduled home return time stored in the planned return home time storage means 6. Is set (S97). The setting of the operation start time of the air cleaning means 4 in S97 is the same as the setting in S99 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set in S97, the process proceeds to S98 and S99. It is assumed that there are different time periods of electricity charges, for example, L of 18: 00-19: 00 and M of 19: 00-20: 00 shown in FIG.

When the electricity charge for operating the air cleaning means 4 is different during the time zone (S100), the operation start time is set so that the air cleaning means 4 is operated in a time zone where the electricity charge for operating the air cleaning means 4 is cheap. The setting is changed (S101). In this example, since it is cheaper to operate at L, the start time is changed from 19:00 to 18:00.

When the setting of the operation start time is changed in S101, the change of the start time is notified to either the mobile terminal 10 or the notification means 9 or both (S102), and then the cheaper one calculated in S100. An electricity bill (an electricity bill to be operated) is notified to either the portable terminal 10 or the notification means 9, or both (S103).

Thereafter, when the operation start time is reached (S104), the HEMS controller 34 issues an operation start instruction to the air cleaning means 4 (S105), and the air cleaning means 4 starts operating (S106).

  After the air cleaning means 4 starts operation in S106, the amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a is detected again (S107). Similarly, the amount of dust contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b is detected (S108).

  Next, X3 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S109). When X3 is confirmed, it is compared with a predetermined detection amount threshold value Xm set in advance (S110).

  If X3 is less than or equal to Xm in S108, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust in the portable terminal 10 and / or the notification means 9 is less than a predetermined threshold. This is notified (S111), and it is confirmed whether the time has passed for Ts or more (S112). If time more than Ts has passed in S112, the air cleaning means 4 will be stopped (S113).

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the electricity bill is notified before the air cleaning means 4 starts operation, but it may be after the air cleaning means 4 is operated. In the case of notification after the operation of the air cleaning means 4, after the air cleaning means 4 stopped operating (after the flow S113), the air cleaning means 4 actually started and started together with the notification of the operation stop. You may make it calculate and alert | report an electricity bill.

Further, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, even if the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust is less than a predetermined threshold value and the air is clean, the air cleaning required time Ts has elapsed. Otherwise, the air cleaning means 4 is not stopped, but S110 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 17 is omitted, and when the detected amount is less than a predetermined threshold and the air is clean before the air cleaning required time Ts has elapsed, The air cleaning means 4 may be stopped even if the required air cleaning time Ts has not elapsed.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, even when there is a difference between the originally scheduled return time and the actual return time, the user who has gone out can change the return time from the destination. Therefore, as in the second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to complete the business without being tied to the return time.

In addition, since the air purifying means is operated more than the time required for air cleaning from the new return time, and the air cleaning is completed before the user who is out is returning home, Embodiments 1 to 3 of the present invention Similarly, the user can go home in a situation where a comfortable living environment has been achieved.

Further, by acquiring the electricity rate information for each time zone, the air cleaning means can be operated in a time zone where the electricity price is cheap, so the operating cost of the air cleaning means can be reduced.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjusting device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention, and FIG. 22 is a continuation of the flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

(Constitution)
As shown in FIG. 19, the pollen detection sensor 2 a is arranged in the room of the house 43. Since the pollen detection method has been described in the first embodiment of the present invention, it will be omitted here. In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is arranged in the room of the house 43. The dust detection method is omitted here as in the case of pollen detection.

In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged as in the first to fourth embodiments. However, a plurality of each may be arranged, and if necessary, A plurality of pollen detection sensors alone or a plurality of dust detection sensors may be arranged.

  Furthermore, an air cleaning means 36 is arranged in the room of the house 43. The air cleaning means 36 includes an electric blower (not shown) for intake and exhaust, and takes in indoor air containing pollen and dust by an air flow generated by the electric blower and takes it into the interior.

  Pollen and dust taken into the air cleaning means 36 are collected by a filter group (not shown) including a plurality of filters to which functions such as antibacterial, antiallergen, and antivirus are added. The air from which pollen and dust have been removed after passing through these filters is discharged again into the room, and the indoor air is purified by repeating this.

  The air cleaning means 36 has a plurality of operation modes. This is an operation mode in which the operation capacity of the electric blower is different, for example, normal operation, strong operation, and weak operation, and the relationship of the operation capacity of the electric blower is strong operation> normal operation> weak operation.

As shown in FIG. 20, each operation mode can be selected with a normal operation mode switch 36a, a strong operation mode switch 36b, and a weak operation mode switch 36c.

The air cleaning means 36 may be a device having only an air cleaning function, or a device having an air cleaning function as a combined function, for example, having an air cleaning function mainly for temperature adjustment.

Then, the notification means 9 is arranged in the room of the house 43. The notification means 9 notifies various types of information in the same manner as in the first to fourth embodiments, and information such as device control information by the HEMS controller 35, which will be described later, and the operating status of the air cleaning means 36, is displayed and displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. It is supposed to be.

Note that the notification means 9 may be specialized for a function for notifying information, but if it has a display function and an audio output function, it can notify the information, so even if it is notified by a television receiver, the tablet Type terminal. In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the notification means 9 is provided independently. However, the HEMS controller 35 described later may be provided with a display function and an audio output function for notification.

  The air cleaning means 36 and the notification means 9 are connected to the HEMS controller 36 by a connection line 50. The connection line 50 is a set (power line + communication line) of a power line for connecting to a power source and a communication line for exchanging information. Instead of providing a communication line, information may be exchanged by power line communication called PLC which places communication information on the power line.

  The HEMS controller 35 controls the variable output, operation, and stop of the connected electrical equipment based on the power consumption information, the electricity bill information, the indoor / outdoor environment information, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the HEMS controller 35, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the HEMS controller 35 includes an air cleaning required time calculation unit 5, a scheduled return home time storage unit 6, and a time measuring unit 8 for obtaining information for controlling the air cleaning unit 36.

  The required air cleaning time calculation means 5 calculates the time required for the air cleaning means 36 to purify the air from the amount of pollen and dust detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b. Since the calculation of time is also the same as in the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, description thereof is omitted here.

  Similar to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, the scheduled return time storage means 6 stores the expected return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7. By inputting before the user goes out, the scheduled return time is used when setting the time to start the operation of the air cleaning means 36.

  As with the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, the time measuring means 8 has calculated the air cleaning means 36 by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 before the scheduled return time stored in the planned return time storage means 6. The time is measured so as to operate the necessary air cleaning time Ts.

  The communication unit 12 is connected to the HEMS controller 35. Through the communication unit 12, the operating status and operating information of the device connected to the HEMS controller 35 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 10. In addition, information input by the mobile terminal 10 can be transmitted to the HEMS controller 35 via the communication unit 12.

Furthermore, the electricity price information acquisition means 15 is connected to the HEMS controller 35. The electricity bill information acquisition means 15 is for obtaining the electricity bill information by time zone provided by the electric power company as shown in FIG. 15 as in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Then, the HEMS controller 35 uses the electricity rate information storage means 17 for storing the obtained electricity rate information for each time zone, the electricity rate information for each time zone, and when the air cleaner is operated during that time zone. An electricity charge calculating means 16 for calculating electricity charges, and an electricity charge comparing means 18 for comparing electricity charges when the air purifying means 36 for each time zone calculated by the electricity charge calculating means 16 is operated are provided. Yes.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When the user has a plan to go out, he / she inputs the scheduled return time from the controller input means 7 (S121). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S122).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S123). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount using dust larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b as dust (S124).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S125). When X1 is determined, the operation time required for purifying pollen and dust corresponding to X1 in each of the normal operation mode, the strong operation mode, and the weak operation mode is calculated (S126).

The normal operation mode operation time Ts1, the strong operation mode operation time Ts2, and the weak operation mode operation time Ts3, respectively. For example, when the operation time Ts1 in the normal operation mode is a time corresponding to the time required for air cleaning in the table example 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 3, as described above, the relationship between the operation capabilities of the electric blower is strong operation> normal Driving> Weak driving.

Therefore, when the operation time required for purifying pollen and dust corresponding to X1 is compared, the relationship is Ts2 <Ts1 <Ts3. In other words, the strong operation mode consumes more power than the normal operation mode, but the operation time is short, and the weak operation mode uses less power but the operation time is longer than the normal operation mode.

  When the air cleaning required time Ts1 to Ts3 is determined, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S127). After obtaining the current time in S127, the electricity bill information obtaining unit 15 obtains electricity bill information from the power company (S128).

Based on the electricity rate information acquired by the electricity rate information acquisition unit 15 in S128, the electricity rates at the normal operation mode operation time Ts1, the strong operation mode operation time Ts2, and the weak operation mode operation time Ts3, Y1, Y2 and Y3 are calculated (S129).

In addition, although it demonstrated as the charge calculation in the same time slot | zone here, you may subdivide and calculate by the charge according to time slot | zone.

  Next, the calculated electricity charge Y1 for each operation (electricity charge during normal operation) and Y2 (electricity charge during strong operation) are compared (S130). If Y1 is smaller than Y2 in S130 (the electricity bill is low), then the electricity bill Y2 (the electricity bill for strong operation) and Y3 (the electricity bill for weak operation) are compared (S131).

The comparison of electricity charges here is based on the amount of power consumption and the electricity charge generated during the operation time. As described above, when the operation time Ts1 in the normal operation mode is a time corresponding to the air cleaning required time in the table example 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 3, the air cleaning required time increases or decreases depending on the amount of X1.

For this reason, depending on the operation time determined by the amount of X1, the electricity cost may be lower for a strong driving in a short time than for a weak driving in a long time, and vice versa However, there are cases where the electricity bill is cheaper than when driving strongly in a short time.

When Y2 is smaller than Y3 in S131, it is determined that Y1 is the smallest (cheap), so the air cleaning means 36 is operated for the operation time Ts1 in the normal operation mode. Therefore, the operation start time is set so that the air cleaning means 36 is operated from Ts1 or more before the scheduled return time (S132).

  If Y2 is larger than Y3 in S131, then the electricity charge Y1 (electricity charge during normal operation) and Y3 (electricity charge during weak operation) are compared (S133). If Y1 is smaller than Y3 in S133, it is determined that Y1 is the smallest, and the process proceeds to S132.

  When Y1 is larger than Y3 in S133, it is determined that Y3 is the smallest, so the air cleaning means 36 is operated during the operation time Ts3 in the weak operation mode. Therefore, the operation start time is set so that the air cleaning means 36 is operated from Ts3 or more before the scheduled return time (S134).

  If Y1 is greater than Y2 in S130, then the electricity charge Y2 (electric charge for strong operation) and Y3 (electric charge for weak operation) are compared (S135). If Y2 is smaller than Y3 in S135, it is determined that Y3 is the smallest, and the process proceeds to S134.

  When Y2 is larger than Y3 in S135, it is determined that Y2 is the smallest, so the air cleaning means 36 is operated for the operation time Ts2 in the strong operation mode. Therefore, the operation start time is set so that the air cleaning means 36 is operated from Ts2 or more before the scheduled return time (S136).

  When the operation start time of the air cleaning unit 36 is set in S132, S134, or S136, the operation start time set in any of S132, S134, or S136 and the operation mode in which the air cleaning unit 36 is operated are changed to the portable terminal 10. Or notifying means 9 or both of them (S137).

Thereafter, the cheaper electric charge (electric charge Y1 or Y2 or Y3 to be operated) compared in S130, S131, S133, or S135 is notified to either the portable terminal 10, the notification means 9, or both (S138).

When the operation start time is reached (S139), an operation start instruction is issued to the air cleaning means 36 so that the HEMS controller 35 starts operation at the start time set in any of S132, S134, or S136 (S140). The air cleaning means 36 starts operation (S141).

  After the air cleaning means 4 starts operation in S141, the amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a is detected again (S142). Similarly, the amount of dust contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b is detected (S143).

  Next, X3 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S144). When X3 is confirmed, it is compared with a predetermined detection amount threshold value Xm set in advance (S145).

  If X3 is less than or equal to Xm in S145, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust in the portable terminal 10 and / or the notification means 9 is less than a predetermined threshold. This is notified (S146), and it is confirmed whether the time has passed for Ts or more (S147). If the time has passed for Ts or more in S147, the air cleaning means 4 is stopped (S148).

In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the operation mode, the operation start time, and the electric charge to be operated before the air cleaning means 36 starts operating are notified, but the operation is performed after the air cleaning means 36 is operated. You may make it alert | report the operation mode inside, operation start time, and an electricity bill.

In the case of notification after the operation of the air cleaning means 36, after the operation of the air cleaning means 36 is stopped (after the flow S148), the operation mode and the air cleaning means 36 that are operated are combined with the notification of the operation stop. It may be possible to calculate and notify the electricity bill that is actually incurred.

Then, in Embodiment 5 of the present invention, even if the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust is less than a predetermined threshold value and the air is clean, the air cleaning required time Ts has elapsed. Otherwise, the air cleaning means 4 is not stopped, but S145 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 22 is omitted, and the detected amount becomes below a predetermined threshold and the air becomes clean before the air cleaning necessary time Ts has elapsed. The air cleaning means 4 may be stopped even if the required air cleaning time Ts has not elapsed.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, even when there is a difference between the originally scheduled return time and the actual return time, the user who has gone out can change the return time from the destination. Therefore, as in the second and fourth embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to complete the business without being tied to the time of returning home.

In addition, since the air cleaning means operates before the time required for air cleaning from the new return time, and the air cleaning is completed before the user who has gone out returns home, Embodiments 1 to 4 of the present invention Similarly, the user can go home in a situation where a comfortable living environment has been achieved.

Furthermore, since the electricity charge for each operation mode can be compared among a plurality of operation modes and the air cleaning means can be operated at the cheapest electricity charge, the operating cost of the air cleaning means can be reduced.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
FIG. 23 is a conceptual diagram of a house in which an indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention is placed. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the indoor environment adjustment device according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention, and FIG. 26 is a continuation of the flowchart showing the operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.

  The configuration and operation of the indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. Note that in each drawing, the same reference numerals are given to the same portions or corresponding portions, and a part of the description may be omitted.

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As shown in FIG. 23, the pollen detection sensor 2 a is arranged in the room of the house 44. Since the pollen is relatively light and easily floats, the pollen detection sensor 2a is arranged in the upper part of the room. Since the pollen detection method has been described in the first embodiment of the present invention, it will be omitted here.

In addition, a dust detection sensor 2b is disposed in the room of the house 31. Since the dust is relatively heavy and easily stays on the floor surface, the dust detection sensor 2b is arranged in the lower part of the room and near the floor surface. The dust detection method is omitted here as in the case of pollen detection.

In the sixth embodiment of the present invention, as in the first to fourth embodiments, one pollen detection sensor and one dust detection sensor are arranged, but a plurality of each may be arranged, and if necessary, A plurality of pollen detection sensors alone or a plurality of dust detection sensors may be arranged.

  Further, the air cleaning means 4 is disposed in the house 44. The air cleaning means 4 includes an electric blower (not shown) for intake and exhaust, and takes in indoor air containing pollen and dust by an air flow generated by the electric blower and takes it into the interior.

Pollen and dust taken into the air cleaning means 4 are collected by a filter group (not shown) including a plurality of filters to which functions such as antibacterial, antiallergen, and antivirus are added. The air from which pollen and dust have been removed after passing through these filters is discharged again into the room, and the indoor air is purified by repeating this.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the temperature adjusting means 19 is arranged in the room of the house 44. The temperature adjusting means 19 includes an electric blower (not shown), and has a function of adjusting indoor temperature and humidity and an air cleaning function of purifying indoor air. In the sixth embodiment, it is assumed that the temperature adjusting means 19 operates with an air cleaning function.

Further, a self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21 is arranged in the house 44, and a self-propelled cleaning means (also referred to as a robot cleaner) 20 is connected to the self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21.

The self-propelled cleaning means 20 is capable of cleaning every corner of the room while moving on the floor by itself by a preset program. The self-propelled cleaning means 20 includes a rechargeable battery (storage battery) (not shown) inside, and is operated by the rechargeable battery.

The self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21 is for charging the rechargeable battery of the self-propelled cleaning means 20. It moves to the traveling cleaning means charging device 21 and is connected to the terminal for charging to charge.

Then, the notification means 9 is arranged in the room of the house 44. The notification means 9 notifies various types of information, and information such as device control information by the HEMS controller 37, which will be described later, and the operating status of the air cleaning means 4, is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by display and voice.

Note that the notification means 9 may be specialized for a function for notifying information, but if it has a display function and an audio output function, it can notify the information, so even if it is notified by a television receiver, the tablet Type terminal. Further, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the notification means 9 is provided independently, but the HEMS controller 37 (to be described later) may be provided with a display function and an audio output function for notification.

  The air cleaning means 4, the temperature adjustment means 19, the self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21, and the notification means 9 are connected to the HEMS controller 37 by a connection line 50. The self-propelled cleaning means 20 is not directly connected to the HEMS controller 37, but is connected via the self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21 when not operating (during charging).

The connection line 50 is a set (power line + communication line) of a power line for connecting to a power source and a communication line for exchanging information. Instead of providing a communication line, information may be exchanged by power line communication called PLC which places communication information on the power line.

  The HEMS controller 37 controls the variable output, operation, and stop of the connected electrical equipment based on the information on the amount of power used, the information on the electricity charges, the indoor and outdoor environment information, and the like. As described above, the self-propelled cleaning means 20 is not directly connected to the HEMS controller 37, but variable output, operation and stop control information is input via the self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the HEMS controller 37, the pollen detection sensor 2a, and the dust detection sensor 2b are connected by communication lines 51a and 51b, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the HEMS controller 37 cleans the air to obtain information for controlling the air cleaning means 4, the temperature adjusting means 19, and the self-propelled cleaning means 20 (via the self-propelled cleaning means charging device 21). Necessary time calculation means 5, scheduled return home time storage means 6, and timing means 8 are provided.

  The air cleaning required time calculating means 5 is based on the detected amount of pollen and dust detected by the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b, and the air cleaning means 4, the temperature adjusting means 19 and the self-propelled cleaning means 20 cooperate. Calculate the time required to purify the air.

Regarding the calculation of time, the table example 1 or 2 of the time corresponding to the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount of pollen and dust as shown in FIG. And ask for it. It should be noted that the table format is not limited to that illustrated in FIG.

In the case of the table example 1, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount X1 of pollen and dust X1 is determined to be 60 minutes, and Xm is determined to be 90 minutes.

In the case of Table Example 2, the detected amount of detected pollen or dust, or the total detected amount X1 of pollen and dust is less than Xm and less than Xn, 60 minutes, and more than Xy and less than Xz, 90 minutes, And so on.

In the sixth embodiment of the present invention, a table is prepared and calculated. However, without using a table, the detected amount of pollen or dust or the total detected amount (number) of pollen and dust is tested. The required air cleaning time may be calculated by multiplying the coefficient prepared from the survey result.

  The scheduled return home time storage means 6 stores the scheduled return time input from the keyboard or touch switch-like controller input means 7. By inputting before the user goes out, the scheduled return time is used when setting the time when the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is started.

  The time measuring means 8 sets the time so that the air cleaning means 4 is operated only for the time required for air cleaning calculated by the time required for air cleaning calculation 5 before the scheduled time for returning home stored in the time storage means 6 for returning home. It is to be measured.

  Further, the communication means 12 is connected to the HEMS controller 37. Through the communication unit 12, the operating status and operating information of the device connected to the HEMS controller 37 can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 10. In addition, information input by the mobile terminal 10 can be transmitted to the HEMS controller 37 via the communication unit 12.

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Next, the operation of the indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. If the user has a plan to go out, the user inputs the scheduled return time from the controller input means 7 (S151). The input scheduled return time is stored in the planned return time storage means 6 (S152).

  Pollen amount detection is performed with the detected amount of pollen contained in the air taken into the pollen detection sensor 2a (S153). Similarly, the dust amount detection is performed with the detected amount using dust larger than the pollen contained in the air taken into the dust detection sensor 2b as dust (S154).

  Next, X1 is calculated from the detected amount of detected pollen or dust or the total detected amount of both pollen and dust (S155). When X1 is confirmed, it is compared with the previous detection amount X2 (S156). When the values of X1 and X2 are different in S156, the required air cleaning time TX is newly calculated by the air cleaning required time calculating means 5 (S157).

TX is calculated by comparing the detected amount X1 with a table prepared in advance, and the time required for air cleaning corresponding to the detected amount, for example, in Table Example 1, if Xg is Xg, 60 minutes. The 60 minutes are distributed so that the total of the operation time Tx1 of the air cleaning means 4, the operation time Tx2 of the temperature adjusting means 19, and the operation time Tx3 of the self-propelled cleaning means 20 is 60 minutes.

  When the required air cleaning time TX is determined, the time measuring means 8 calculates the time required to start the operation of the air cleaning means 4 by calculating back the air cleaning required time TX or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6. Setting is made (S159).

For example, when the scheduled return time is 20:00 and the required air cleaning time TX is 60 minutes, 19:00, 60 minutes before the preparation, is set as the operation start time. Alternatively, in order to complete the air cleaning more reliably than the scheduled return time, when the required air cleaning time TX is 60 minutes, 10 minutes is added to 60 minutes, and the operation start time is 70 minutes before the scheduled return time. It may be set to 18:50. In addition, the time to add is not limited to 10 minutes, The time to add can be set suitably.

  If the values of X1 and X2 are the same in S156, the process proceeds to S158 to check whether the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time. Here, when the scheduled return time is the same as the previous time, S157 and S159 are passed, neither the air cleaning required time TX nor the operation start time is newly set, and the operation is performed with the previous setting.

If the scheduled return time is different from the previous time in S158, the time measuring means 8 back-calculates the required clean air time TX or more from the scheduled return time stored in the scheduled return time storage means 6 in S159, and the air cleaning means 4 Set the time to start operation.

  When the time for starting the operation of the air cleaning means 4 is set, the time measuring means 8 acquires the current time (S160). After acquiring the current time in S160, the operation start order is set in S161.

For example, if there is a lot of pollen and a small amount of dust, the operation start order starts operation from the air cleaning means 4 or the temperature adjustment means 19 and the self-propelled cleaning means 20 finally starts operation.

Conversely, if there is a lot of dust and less pollen, the HEMS controller 37 instructs to start the operation from the self-propelled cleaning means 20 and then to operate the air cleaning means 4 or the temperature adjusting means 19. It has come out.

The operation order may be automatically set by the HEMS controller 37, but the setting may be input by the controller input means 7 from the information of the pollen detection sensor 2a and the dust detection sensor 2b.

In this example, the self-propelled cleaning means 20, the temperature adjusting means 19, and the air cleaning means 4 are set to operate in this order.
In the sixth embodiment, the temperature adjustment means 19 is described on the assumption that it operates with an air cleaning function. However, since the temperature adjustment is the main equipment, the temperature adjustment is performed together with the air cleaning. You may make it let.

  When the operation start order is set in S161, the operation start order is notified (S162), the pollen amount Xk is notified (S163), and the dust amount Xj is notified (S164). The notifications of S162, S163, and S164 can be notified to the mobile terminal 10 via the communication unit 12 in addition to the notification unit 9.

When the user wants to change the operation start order from the information notified to the mobile terminal 10, the mobile terminal 10 can issue a change request instruction to the HEMS controller 37 via the communication unit 12 (S165).

An operation start order change request instruction is issued, and the setting can be changed so that, for example, the temperature adjusting means 19, the self-propelled cleaning means 20, and the air cleaning means 4 are operated in this order (S166).

After the operation start order is changed (S166), when the operation start time is reached (S170), the HEMS controller 37 first issues an operation start instruction (S171) to the temperature adjusting means 19, and the temperature adjusting means 19 starts operating (S172). ), The self-propelled cleaning means 20 and the air cleaning means 4 are sequentially operated.

  If there is no request for changing the operation start order in S165, the process proceeds to S167. In S167, from the information notified to the mobile terminal 10 by the user, the HEMS controller 37 is instructed to stop the operation of the temperature adjusting means 19, the self-propelled cleaning means 20, and the air cleaning means 4 from the mobile terminal 10 via the communication means 12. Can be entered.

If there is no instruction to stop operation in S167, the process proceeds to S170, where the HEMS controller 37 first issues an operation start instruction (S171) to the self-propelled cleaning means 20, and the self-propelled cleaning means 20 starts operation (S172). The temperature adjusting means 19 and the air cleaning means 4 are sequentially operated.

If there is an instruction to stop the operation in S167, for example, the setting is changed to stop the operation of the self-propelled cleaning means 20 (S168), and the setting is changed so that the temperature adjustment means 19 and the air cleaning means 4 are operated in this order ( In step S169, the process proceeds to step S170, where the HEMS controller 37 first issues an operation start instruction (S171) to the temperature adjusting means 19, the temperature adjusting means 19 starts operating (S172), and then the air cleaning means 4 operates.

If there is a device whose operation is instructed to stop and the device is, for example, the self-propelled cleaning means 20, the operation time Tx3 of the self-propelled cleaning means is divided into two and distributed to Tx1 and Tx2, and the total time of TX Has not changed.

  As described above, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, even when there is a difference between the originally scheduled return time and the actual return time, the user who has gone out can change the return time from the outside. Therefore, as in the second, fourth, and fifth embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to complete the business without being bound by the time of returning home.

In addition, since the air cleaning means is operated more than the time required for air cleaning from the new return time, and the air cleaning is completed before the user who has gone out returns home, Embodiments 1 to 5 of the present invention Similarly, the user can go home in a situation where a comfortable living environment has been achieved.

Furthermore, since air purification is performed by a plurality of devices, a more comfortable living environment can be realized more reliably.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 House, 2a Pollen detection sensor, 2b Dust detection sensor, 3 HEMS controller (control means), 4 Air cleaning means, 5 Air cleaning required time calculation means, 6 Return home time storage means, 7 Controller input means, 8 Time measuring means, 9 Informing means 10 Mobile terminal 11 Car (mobile body) 11a Navigation device 12 Communication means 13 Position information acquisition means 14 Home time prediction means 15 Electric charge information acquisition means 16 Electric charge calculation means 17 Electricity rate information storage means, 18 Electricity rate comparison means, 19 Temperature adjustment means, 20 Self-propelled cleaning means, 21 Self-propelled cleaning means charging device, 31 House, 32 HEMS controller (control means), 33 HEMS controller (control means) ), 34 HEMS controller (control means), 35 EMS controller (control means), 36 air cleaning means, 36a normal operation mode switch, 36b strong operation mode switch, 36c weak operation mode switch, 37 HEMS controller (control means), 41 houses, 42 houses, 43 houses, 44 houses, 50 connection line (power line + communication line), 51a communication line, 51b communication line.

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An air cleaning means for collecting dust and / or pollen or both from indoor air and purifying the air;
A detection sensor for detecting the amount of dust or pollen contained in the indoor air, or both;
An air cleaning required time calculating means for calculating an air cleaning required time required to purify air from the amount of dust or pollen detected by the detection sensor, or both;
A scheduled return time storage means for acquiring and storing the scheduled return time of the user;
From the information of the detection sensor, the air cleaning required time calculating means and the scheduled return time storage means, a control means for controlling the air cleaning means,
The indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means starts operating the air cleaning means earlier than the required time for air cleaning from the scheduled return time, stops after operating for a predetermined time. A communication means with a mobile terminal,
When there is a request to confirm the scheduled return home time transmitted from the portable terminal, the control means displays the scheduled return home time stored in the scheduled return home storage means in order to display the scheduled return home time on the portable terminal. When there is a request to change the scheduled return home time transmitted from the mobile terminal, the control means transmits the scheduled return home time input and transmitted from the mobile terminal to the scheduled return home time storage means. The indoor environment adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein the indoor environment adjusting device is stored. Provided with location information acquisition means from a portable terminal or navigation device,
Obtaining location information from the mobile terminal or the navigation device, comprising a scheduled return home time predicting means for predicting the expected return home time from the location information,
The indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit stores the scheduled return home time predicted by the estimated return home time prediction unit in the scheduled return home time storage unit. An informing means provided in the room;
Electricity rate information acquisition means for acquiring electricity rate information for each time zone;
Electricity rate information storage means for storing electricity rate information for each time zone;
An electricity charge calculating means for calculating an electricity charge when the air cleaning means is operated at the same time as the required air cleaning time in a predetermined time zone, and
The indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means notifies the calculated electricity bill to the notification means, the portable terminal, or both.   The control means, when there are a plurality of time zones with different electricity charges before the scheduled return time, the air cleaning means is started to operate during the time periods when the electricity charges are the lowest. The indoor environment adjusting device according to claim 4. With electricity price comparison means,
The air cleaning means has a normal operation mode, a strong operation mode and a weak operation mode,
The strong operation mode is set to use more power than the normal operation mode and the operation time is set shorter, the weak operation mode is set to use less power than the normal operation mode and the operation time is longer,
The electricity charge calculating means calculates the electricity charge when operating in the normal operation mode, the electricity charge when operating in the strong operation mode, and the electricity charge when operating in the weak operation mode. Calculate and compare the electricity charges with the electricity charge comparison means,
6. The indoor environment adjusting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the control unit starts the operation of the air cleaning unit in an operation mode in which the electricity rate is the lowest.   The control means determines whether the operation means in the normal operation mode, the strong operation mode, or the weak operation mode, or whether the operation is in operation, to the informing means in the room or the portable terminal or both. The indoor environment adjusting device according to claim 6, wherein the indoor environment adjusting device according to claim 6 is configured to notify the electricity bill together with the notification.   After the air cleaning means is activated, the detection sensor sends a signal to the control means when detecting that the amount of dust, pollen, or both contained in the indoor air is below a predetermined level, 2. The control device according to claim 1, wherein when the signal is received within a time that does not reach the required air cleaning time, the air cleaning device is operated until the required air cleaning time is reached. The indoor environment adjusting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.   After the air cleaning means is activated, the detection sensor sends a signal to the control means when detecting that the amount of dust, pollen, or both contained in the indoor air is below a predetermined level, 2. The control means according to claim 1, wherein when the signal is received within a time that does not reach the time required for air cleaning, the air cleaning means is stopped before the time required for air cleaning is reached. The indoor environment adjusting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.   After the air cleaning means is activated, the detection sensor sends a signal to the control means when detecting that the amount of dust, pollen, or both contained in the indoor air is below a predetermined level, When the control means receives the signal within a time period that does not reach the required air cleaning time, the control means stops the air cleaning means before reaching the required air cleaning time, and the control means further includes the air cleaning means. 8. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the air purifier is stopped before the required time for cleaning is notified to the informing means, the portable terminal, or both. The indoor environment adjusting device according to item.   The control means notifies the notification means, the portable terminal, or both that the amount of dust, pollen, or both contained in the indoor air is below a predetermined level. The indoor environment adjustment apparatus according to claim 10. An air cleaning means for collecting dust and / or pollen or both from indoor air and purifying the air;
Temperature adjusting means having a function of purifying the indoor air and a function of adjusting the temperature;
Self-propelled cleaning means for collecting dust or pollen from the floor surface in the room, or both, and cleaning the floor surface;
A detection sensor for detecting the amount of dust or pollen in the room, or both;
A room cleaning time calculating means for calculating a room cleaning time required for purifying the room from the amount of dust or pollen detected by the detection sensor, or both;
A scheduled return time storage means for acquiring and storing the scheduled return time of the user;
From the information of the detection sensor, the indoor clean time calculation means and the scheduled return time storage means, the air cleaning means, the temperature adjustment means and a control means for controlling the self-running cleaning means,
The control means starts operating the air cleaning means, the temperature adjusting means, and the self-propelled cleaning means earlier than the required time for indoor cleaning from the scheduled return time, and then stops operating after operating for a predetermined time. An indoor environment adjusting device characterized by that.   The indoor environment adjustment device according to claim 12, wherein the control means controls the air cleaning means, the temperature adjustment means, and the self-propelled cleaning means to start operation at different times. . A communication means with a mobile terminal,
The control means informs the portable terminal of the order of starting the operation of the air cleaning means, the temperature adjusting means and the self-propelled cleaning means, and when there is a change input request for the order of starting the operation from the portable terminal. The order of starting the operation of the air cleaning means, the temperature adjusting means and the self-propelled cleaning means is changed according to the order of starting the operation input from the portable terminal by the control means. Item 14. The indoor environment adjusting device according to Item 13. A communication means with a mobile terminal,
The control means informs the portable terminal of the operating order of the air cleaning means, the temperature adjusting means, and the self-propelled cleaning means, and the air purifying means, the temperature adjusting means, and the self-propelled from the portable terminal. When there is an operation stop request that does not operate any of the cleaning means, any one of the air cleaning means, the temperature adjusting means, and the self-propelled cleaning means is requested by the control means input from the portable terminal. The indoor environment adjusting device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the device is not operated.

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