JP2017223426A - Server device, air conditioner, air conditioning system, method for creating air conditioner control model and program for creating air conditioner control model - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control output power of an air conditioner depending on tendency of variation in room temperature and humidity of a place where the air conditioner is installed.SOLUTION: A server device includes: an achievement data receiving part for receiving achievement data indicating operational achievement of an air conditioner; an achievement data storage part for storing the achievement data received by the achievement data receiving part; and creating part for creating a model indicating output power of the air conditioner for controlling an adjusted speed of the air conditioner to a target adjusted speed based on the achievement data stored in the achievement data storage part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a server device, an air conditioner, an air conditioner system, an air conditioner control model generation method, and an air conditioner control model generation program.

  Patent Document 1 describes a cloud monitoring federation that can include a cloud monitoring service that collects monitoring information from point-of-presence agents. Patent Document 2 discloses a cooling / heating device selection support system that can support selection of a cooling / heating device having an optimum capacity capable of realizing high energy-saving performance in consideration of the layout and structure of each room in the entire building and the heat insulation performance of the building. Is described. Patent Document 3 describes an air conditioning system that saves energy while maintaining comfort of air conditioning.

Japanese Patent No. 5676464 Japanese Patent No. 5480607 Japanese Patent No. 5538289

  However, the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 have a problem that it is difficult to control the output in consideration of the room temperature and humidity of the place where the air conditioner is installed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and a server apparatus, an air conditioner, and an air conditioner capable of controlling the output according to the room temperature and humidity easily changing in a place where the air conditioner is installed. It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner system, an air conditioner control model generation method, and an air conditioner control model generation program.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a first aspect of the present invention includes a performance data receiving unit that receives performance data indicating an operation performance of an air conditioner, and the performance data receiving unit. Based on the result data storage unit storing the result data received by the device and the result data stored in the result data storage unit, the output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to the target adjustment speed is obtained. And a generation unit that generates a model to be shown.

  Moreover, the 2nd aspect of this invention sets the adjustment speed produced | generated based on the track record data which the track record data which the track record data which shows a driving track record transmits to a server apparatus, and the track record data transmission part transmitted. A control rule receiving unit that receives from the server device a control rule for controlling an output based on a model indicating an output for adjusting speed, and a driving operation that operates based on the control rule received by the control rule receiving unit It is an air conditioner provided with an operation part.

  Moreover, the 3rd aspect of this invention is an air conditioning system provided with a server apparatus and an air conditioner, Comprising: The said server apparatus receives the performance data which shows the driving | operation performance of the said air conditioner. And a result data storage unit for storing the result data received by the result data receiving unit, and a result data stored in the result data storage unit for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed. A generating unit that generates a model indicating an output of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner includes a record data transmitting unit that transmits the record data to the server device. It is.

  Moreover, the 4th aspect of this invention is based on the performance data storage part which memorize | stores the performance data which shows a driving | operation performance, and the performance data which the said performance data storage part memorize | stores. An air conditioner comprising: a generation unit that generates a model indicating an output.

  Further, a fifth aspect of the present invention is a method for generating an air conditioner control model in a server device, the record data receiving process for receiving record data indicating the operation record of the air conditioner, and the received record data On the basis of the result data storage process and the result data stored in the result data storage unit, the output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to the target adjustment speed. And a generation process for generating a model to be shown.

  Moreover, the 6th aspect of this invention is the performance data storage step which memorize | stores the performance data reception step which receives the performance data which shows the driving | operation performance of an air conditioner in a computer, and the received said performance data in a performance data storage part. And a generation step of generating a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit. This is a control model generation program for an air conditioner.

  According to the present invention, the output can be controlled in accordance with the change in room temperature and humidity where the air conditioner is installed.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioning system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioner and household appliance adapter which concern on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the cloud server which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the remote control which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a graph which shows the change of room temperature when the air-conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment drive | operates. It is a graph which shows the target adjustment speed which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the model which the cloud server which concerns on 1st Embodiment produces | generates. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of operation | movement of the air conditioning system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is an image figure which shows an example of the setting screen which the remote control which concerns on 1st Embodiment displays. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of operation | movement of the air conditioning system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of operation | movement of the air conditioning system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioner which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the model production | generation process of the air conditioner which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the model application process of the air conditioner which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the model application process of the air conditioner which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows an example of the model regarding humidity. It is the schematic which shows the example which produces | generates a model newly from a some model. It is an image figure which shows an example of the setting screen which a remote control displays.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system 100 according to the first embodiment.
The air conditioning system 100 is a system for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 10, and includes an air conditioner 10 (air conditioner), a cloud server 20 (server device), a remote controller 30, and a home appliance adapter 50.

  The cloud server 20 is a server device that can communicate with the home appliance adapter 50 via the wide area communication network 40 including the Internet. Although the wide area communication network 40 including the Internet is illustrated as a communication network connecting the cloud server 20 and the home appliance adapter 50, a telephone line network, a mobile communication network, a CATV communication network, a satellite communication network, or the like can also be used. .

  The air conditioner 10 is an air conditioner that performs an air conditioning operation. The air conditioner 10 is installed in the user's home (indoor). The air conditioner 10 has three operation modes of cooling, heating, and dehumidification. The air conditioner 10 has three operation modes: a normal mode, a speed mode in which air conditioning is performed more rapidly than the normal mode, and an eco mode that consumes less power than the normal mode. The air conditioner 10 can communicate with the cloud server 20 via the home appliance adapter 50. The home appliance adapter 50 and the air conditioner 10 may be integrated.

  The home appliance adapter 50 is a wireless communication device for the air conditioner 10 to wirelessly communicate with the cloud server 20. The home appliance adapter 50 is connected to the air conditioner 10. The home appliance adapter 50 is a device other than the air conditioner 10, for example, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a cooking appliance, a lighting device, a hot water supply device, a photographing device, various AV devices, various robots (for example, a cleaning robot, a housework support robot, an animal type). Robot etc.).

  The remote controller 30 is a remote controller that remotely operates the air conditioner 10.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating configurations of the air conditioner 10 and the home appliance adapter 50 according to the first embodiment.
The home appliance adapter 50 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, a communication unit 53, and a connection unit 54. The control unit 51 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the home appliance adapter 50. The storage unit 52 stores various information used by the home appliance adapter 50. The communication unit 53 wirelessly communicates with other devices via the wide area communication network 40. The connection unit 54 communicates with each other by connecting to the connection unit 16 of the air conditioner 10.

  The air conditioner 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a driving operation unit 13, a power supply unit 14, an environment detection unit 15, a connection unit 16, and a communication unit 17.

  The control unit 11 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the air conditioner 10. In addition, the control unit 11 transmits performance data indicating the driving performance by the driving operation unit 13 to the cloud server 20 via the home appliance adapter 50. The actual data includes the device ID for identifying each air conditioner 10, the room temperature when the operation is started toward the set room temperature, the set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, the heat exchange output, and the fan output. And the time required from the start of the operation toward the set room temperature until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature. The set room temperature is a room temperature set by the user on the remote controller 30. The heat exchange output is the operating rate of the heat exchanger. The fan output is the rotation speed of the fan. For example, the control unit 11 sets the start timing of the performance data when the driving operation is started toward the set room temperature. In addition, the control unit 11 sets the target time after the room temperature reaches the set room temperature, or after the time required for practical use after starting the operation toward the set room temperature (for example, 15 minutes) has elapsed. The change data (change of set room temperature or change of operation mode) or when the power is turned off is set as the end timing of the result data. In addition, the control unit 11 achieves how much the target has been achieved when the target is changed or the power is turned off after the time required for practical operation after starting the operation toward the set room temperature has passed. Guess from degree and time. At this time, the set room temperature included in the actual data is the room temperature at the end timing of the actual data. In addition, the control unit 11 transmits condition data including a predetermined condition to the cloud server 20 via the home appliance adapter 50. The predetermined condition in the present embodiment is that the current room temperature becomes the set room temperature. The condition data includes the device ID, the current room temperature detected by the environment detection unit 15, the set room temperature set by the remote controller 30, the operation mode, and the operation mode. Moreover, the control part 11 receives the control rule for controlling the output (henceforth an air-conditioner output) of the driving action part 13 from the cloud server 20 via the household appliance adapter 50, and based on the received control rule The driving operation unit 13 is operated.

  The storage unit 12 stores various information used in the air conditioner 10. The driving operation unit 13 performs various driving operations of the air conditioner 10 under the control of the control unit 11. An example of the driving operation is an air-conditioning operation. For example, the air conditioning operation includes a cooling operation, a heating operation, and a dehumidifying operation. In addition, these are illustrations and are not limited to these.

  The power supply unit 14 turns the power on and off based on instructions from the control unit 11. The environment detection unit 15 measures (detects) the temperature (room temperature) in the house and the humidity in the house. The environment detection unit 15 includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. Furthermore, you may be comprised so that the temperature (outside temperature) outside a house may be measured. The environment detection unit 15 may be configured to detect one of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the environment detection part 15 may be provided with the structure which can detect about environmental conditions in the house other than temperature and humidity.

  The connection part 16 connects with the connection part 54 of the household appliance adapter 50, and performs mutual communication. The connection between the connection unit 16 of the air conditioner 10 and the connection unit 54 of the home appliance adapter 50 may be, for example, a connection using a USB connector. The communication unit 17 performs bidirectional wireless communication such as infrared communication with the remote controller 30.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the cloud server 20 according to the first embodiment.
The cloud server 20 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a communication unit 23.

  The control unit 21 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the cloud server 20. Moreover, the control part 21 receives performance data from the air-conditioner 10 via the communication part 23, and writes and stores the received performance data in the performance data storage part 221. Moreover, the control part 21 produces | generates the model which shows the air-conditioner output for making the adjustment speed of the air-conditioner 10 into a target adjustment speed based on the performance data which the performance data storage part 221 memorize | stores, and the produced | generated model is a model memory | storage part. Write to 222 and store. The adjustment speed is a speed at which the current room temperature is set to the set room temperature. The target adjustment speed is an ideal adjustment speed that is a preset target. For example, the target adjustment speed is an adjustment speed that is gentle to the body without causing a rapid change in room temperature, has a power saving effect, and is well balanced. The control unit 21 receives condition data from the air conditioner 10 via the communication unit 23, and selects one model from the model storage unit 222 based on the received condition data. And the control part 21 transmits the control rule based on the selected model to the air conditioner 10 via the communication part 23. FIG.

  The communication unit 23 communicates with other devices via the wide area communication network 40. The storage unit 22 stores various information used in the cloud server 20. The storage unit 22 includes a performance data storage unit 221 and a model storage unit 222. The record data storage unit 221 stores record data of each air conditioner 10. The model storage unit 222 stores a model of each air conditioner 10.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the remote controller 30 according to the first embodiment.
The remote controller 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, a display unit 34, and an input unit 35. The control unit 31 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the remote controller 30. The storage unit 32 stores various information used by the remote controller 30. The communication unit 33 communicates with the air conditioner 10 by bidirectional wireless communication such as infrared communication. The display unit 34 is a liquid crystal display or the like and displays information. The input unit 35 is a touch panel or the like installed on various buttons or the display screen of the display unit 34, and accepts input.

  Then, operation | movement of the air conditioning system 100 in this embodiment is demonstrated. First, an outline of the air conditioner 10 will be described. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the output of the air conditioner 10 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, air conditioning of the air conditioner 10 is performed by a heat exchanger and a fan. The air conditioner 10 changes the temperature of the surrounding air by changing the heat exchange temperature of the heat exchanger, and changes the room temperature by sending the air indoors with a fan. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is expressed as “air conditioner output = heat exchange output × fan output”.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main purpose of the air conditioner 10 is to adjust the room temperature of the installed room. Therefore, the air conditioner output is determined based on the sensor information (current room temperature from the temperature sensor) detected by the environment detection unit 15 and the user preference (set room temperature) set in the remote controller 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the air conditioner output is determined based on the difference between the set room temperature and the current room temperature.

  FIG. 7 is a graph showing changes in room temperature when the air conditioner 10 according to the first embodiment is operated. The horizontal axis of the graph shown in this figure is time, and the vertical axis is room temperature. This figure shows an example where the current room temperature is 23 degrees and the set room temperature is 25 degrees.

  FIG. 7A shows a change in room temperature in each room at the same air conditioner output. A solid line p indicates an ideal (target) change in room temperature. The change in the room temperature shown by the solid line p is a well-balanced change in the room temperature that is not too steep and gentle to the body and also has a power saving effect. A solid line p indicates the target adjustment speed. Moreover, the broken line a shows the change of the room temperature in the Japanese-style room (henceforth the room A) of a wooden one-story. At the broken line a, the room temperature changes more slowly than the solid line p. Moreover, the broken line b shows the change of the room temperature in the western part (henceforth the room B) of a reinforced condominium. At the broken line b, the room temperature changes more rapidly than the solid line p. As shown in the figure, even when the air conditioner output is the same, the time required until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature varies depending on the room where the air conditioner 10 is installed. That is, the adjustment speed, which is the change room temperature per unit time for changing the current room temperature to the set room temperature, varies depending on the room in which the air conditioner 10 is installed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the time until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature varies depending on the operation mode of the air conditioner 10. A broken line b1 indicates a change in room temperature in the speed mode in the room B. A broken line b2 indicates a change in room temperature in the normal mode in the room B. A broken line b3 indicates a change in room temperature in the eco mode in the room B. A broken line a1 indicates a change in room temperature in the speed mode in the room A. A broken line a2 indicates a change in room temperature in the normal mode in the room A. A broken line a3 indicates a change in room temperature in the eco mode in the room A.

  Therefore, the air conditioning system 100 according to the present embodiment aims to adjust the room temperature at a target adjustment speed (change in room temperature) corresponding to each operation mode regardless of the installation location. For example, when the cloud server 20 collects the performance data indicated by the broken line a from the air conditioner 10 installed in the room A, the cloud server 20 generates a model for approximating the room temperature change indicated by the solid line p in the room A. The model is a model having a stronger air conditioner output than the control of the performance data indicated by the broken line a. When the cloud server 20 collects the performance data indicated by the broken line b from the air conditioner 10 installed in the room B, the cloud server 20 generates a model for approximating the change in the room temperature indicated by the solid line p in the room B. The model is a model in which the air conditioner output is weaker than the control of the performance data indicated by the broken line b. Moreover, when the cloud server 20 collects the performance data shown by the broken line a and the performance data shown by the broken line b from the air conditioner 10 installed in the other room C, the cloud server 20 shows the performance data shown by the broken line a and the broken line b. It is also possible to generate a model that realizes an intermediate solid line p based on the actual data.

FIG. 8 is a graph showing the target adjustment speed according to the first embodiment. In this figure, the target adjustment speed in the case of a temperature difference between the current room temperature _{(T 2)} and set at room temperature _{(T 1)} in the cooling and _(T 1 -T _2), the current room temperature _{(T 1)} in the heating The target adjustment speed when the temperature difference from the set room temperature (T ₂ ) is (T ₂ −T ₁ ) is shown. A broken line cs indicates the target adjustment speed (T ₁ −T ₂ ) / S in the speed mode in cooling. A broken line cn indicates the target adjustment speed (T ₁ −T ₂ ) / N in the normal mode in cooling. A broken line ce indicates a target adjustment speed (T ₁ −T ₂ ) / E in the eco mode during cooling. A broken line hs indicates the target adjustment speed (T ₂ −T ₁ ) / S in the speed mode in heating. A broken line hn indicates a target adjustment speed (T ₂ −T ₁ ) / N in the normal mode in heating. A broken line he indicates a target adjustment speed (T ₂ −T ₁ ) / E in the eco mode in heating. Here, S, N, and E indicate the time required for the current room temperature in the speed mode, the normal mode, and the eco mode to reach the set room temperature.

  The cloud server 20 collects and accumulates performance data from each air conditioner 10. At this time, the cloud server 20 accumulates performance data in association with each operation mode and each operation mode for each air conditioner 10. Subsequently, the cloud server 20 generates a model for each operation mode in each air conditioner 10 for each operation mode based on the accumulated performance data. The model shows the air conditioner output for setting the adjustment speed to the target adjustment speed. The target adjustment speed differs depending on the temperature difference between the current room temperature and the set room temperature. For example, the cloud server 20 generates a model by calculating an average value of each performance data. The cloud server 20 can more accurately calculate the air conditioner output for achieving the target adjustment speed in each air conditioner 10 by repeatedly collecting the performance data and generating the model. That is, the cloud server 20 can generate a higher-accuracy model for realizing the target adjustment speed in the air conditioner 10 by repeatedly collecting performance data and generating a model.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a model generated by the cloud server 20 according to the first embodiment. The cloud server 20 generates a model in each operation mode of each operation mode for each temperature difference for each air conditioner 10. This figure shows a model of the air conditioner 10 installed in the room A. Each model includes model identification information, adjustment speed, room temperature, required time, operation mode, and air conditioner output. The adjustment speed is the difference in room temperature divided by the required time. Room temperature is the difference between the current room temperature and the set room temperature. The required time is the time required for the current room temperature to reach the set room temperature. The air conditioner output includes a heat exchange output and a fan output.

In the illustrated example, the identification information of the model in the normal mode in heating is “room A: model 1 normal”, the adjustment speed is “medium ((difference T ₂ −T ₁ ) / N)”, and the room temperature is “T ₁ → T ₂ (difference T ₂ −T ₁ )”, the required time is “N”, the operation mode is “heating”, the air conditioner output is “medium”, and the heat exchange output is “ “Medium” and the fan output is “Medium”. Further, the identification information of the model in the speed mode in heating is “room A: model 2 Speed”, the adjustment speed is “large ((difference T ₂ −T ₁ ) / S)”, and the room temperature is “T ₁ → T ₂ (difference T ₂ −T ₁ ) ”, the required time is“ S ”, the operation mode is“ heating ”, the air conditioner output is“ large ”, and the heat exchange output is“ large ”. Yes, the fan output is “large”. The identification information of the model in the eco mode in heating is “room A: model 3 Eco”, the adjustment speed is “small ((difference T ₂ −T ₁ ) / E)”, and the room temperature is “T ₁ → T ₂ (difference T ₂ −T ₁ ) ”, the required time is“ E ”, the operation mode is“ heating ”, the air conditioner output is“ small ”, and the heat exchange output is“ small ”. Yes, the fan output is “small”. Further, the identification information of the model in the eco mode in the cooling is “room A: model 4 Eco”, the adjustment speed is “small ((difference T ₁ −T ₂ ) / E)”, and the room temperature is “T _2. → T ₁ (difference T ₁ -T ₂ ) ”, the required time is“ E ”, the operation mode is“ cooling ”, the air conditioner output is“ small ”, and the heat exchange output is“ small ”. Yes, the fan output is “medium”. Further, the identification information of the model in the normal mode in cooling is “room A: model 5 normal”, the adjustment speed is “medium ((difference T ₁ −T ₂ ) / N)”, and the room temperature is “T _2. → T ₁ (difference T ₁ −T ₂ ) ”, the required time is“ N ”, the operation mode is“ cooling ”, the air conditioner output is“ medium ”, and the heat exchange output is“ medium ”. Yes, the fan output is “medium”. The identification information of the model in the speed mode in cooling is “room A: model 6 speed”, the adjustment speed is “large ((difference T ₁ −T ₂ ) / S)”, and the room temperature is “T _2. → T ₁ (difference T ₁ −T ₂ ) ”, the required time is“ S ”, the operation mode is“ cooling ”, the air conditioner output is“ large ”, and the heat exchange output is“ large ”. Yes, the fan output is “large”.

FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the air conditioning system 100 according to the first embodiment. This figure shows the operation when the cloud server 20 generates a model.
(Step S <b> 101) The air conditioner 10 transmits the result data to the cloud server 20.

(Step S <b> 102) When the cloud server 20 receives the performance data from the air conditioner 10, the cloud server 20 writes and stores the received performance data in the performance data storage unit 221. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.
(Step S103) The cloud server 20 reads the performance data related to the air conditioner 10 from the performance data storage unit 221 and generates a model for the air conditioner 10 based on the read performance data. Thereafter, the process ends.

  Next, an operation when the model generated by the cloud server 20 is applied (feedback) to the air conditioner 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen displayed by the remote controller 30 according to the first embodiment. An operation mode “cooling” and a set room temperature “26 ° C.” are displayed on the setting screen displayed on the display unit 34 of the remote controller 30. The user operates the input unit 35 of the remote controller 30 to set the operation mode, the operation mode, and the set room temperature.

  The remote controller 30 transmits the operation mode, operation mode, and set room temperature set on the setting screen by the user to the air conditioner 10. The air conditioner 10 transmits condition data including the device ID, the received operation mode, the received operation mode, the received set room temperature, and the detected current room temperature to the cloud server 20. The cloud server 20 selects a model corresponding to the condition data received from the air conditioner 10. For example, the cloud server 20 selects one model having the closest adjustment speed to the target adjustment speed corresponding to the temperature difference between the set room temperature and the current room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode. Then, the cloud server 20 transmits a control rule including the air conditioner output indicated by the selected model to the air conditioner 10. The air conditioner 10 starts operation in the set operation mode with the air conditioner output included in the received control rule.

  FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the air conditioning system 100 according to the first embodiment. In this figure, the operation | movement at the time of applying a model to the air-conditioner 10 is shown. First, the user sets the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode on the setting screen displayed on the remote controller 30. The remote controller 30 transmits the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode that have been set to the air conditioner 10.

  (Step S201) When the air conditioner 10 receives the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode from the remote controller 30, the condition including the received set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, the detected current room temperature, and the device ID. Data is transmitted to the cloud server 20.

(Step S202) Upon receiving the condition data from the air conditioner 10, the cloud server 20 selects one model based on the received condition data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.
(Step S203) The cloud server 20 transmits the control rule indicated by the selected model to the air conditioner 10.

  (Step S204) Upon receiving the control rule from the cloud server 20, the air conditioner 10 starts operation based on the received control rule. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In the air conditioning system 100, it is possible to generate a more accurate model for realizing the target adjustment speed by repeating generation and application of the model. Therefore, it is possible to control the air conditioner output according to the ease of changing the room temperature at the place where the air conditioner 10 is installed.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the cloud server 20 is based on the record data storage unit 221 that stores the record data indicating the operation record of each air conditioner 10 and the record data stored in the record data storage unit 221. The control part 21 which produces | generates the model which shows the output of the air conditioner 10 for making the adjustment speed of the air conditioner 10 into target adjustment speed, and the model memory | storage part 222 which memorize | stores the model which the control part 21 produced | generated are provided. In addition, when receiving the condition data including the predetermined condition from the air conditioner 10, the control unit 21 selects one model from the model storage unit 222 based on the received condition data, and based on the selected model, the control unit 21 A control rule for controlling the output is transmitted to the air conditioner 10. In addition, the air conditioner 10 receives the control rule 11 from the cloud server 20 and the driving operation unit 13 that operates based on the received control rule. Is provided.

  Thereby, since an air-conditioner output can be controlled according to the easiness of the change of the room temperature of the place where the air-conditioner 10 is installed, it becomes possible to perform comfortable air conditioning according to a user's utilization condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by using the target adjustment speed, which is the target of the change room temperature per unit time, as the target time required until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature, various conditions of the current room temperature and the set room temperature can be obtained. Since the present invention can also be applied, a highly versatile system can be provided. For example, in each air conditioner 10, it is possible to estimate the time required until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature. Specifically, for example, in the air conditioner 10 installed in the room A, when the air conditioner output is X (X is a positive real number of 100 or less)%, the adjustment speed is 0.1 ° C./min. Therefore, it is possible to estimate that 50 minutes are required until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Since the structure of the air conditioning system 100 in this embodiment is the same as that of 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted. In the first embodiment, the cloud server 20 selects one model based on the condition data. However, in this embodiment, the cloud server 20 selects a plurality of models (for example, three) based on the condition data. It is different in point to choose.

  When receiving the condition data from the air conditioner 10, the control unit 21 of the cloud server 20 in the present embodiment selects a plurality of models based on the received condition data. For example, the control unit 21 selects three models whose adjustment speeds are closest to the target adjustment speed corresponding to the temperature difference between the set room temperature and the current room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode. And the control part 21 transmits the control rule of each of the selected several model via the communication part 23 so that a user can select one.

  Moreover, the control part 11 of the air conditioner 10 in this embodiment will transmit the received control rule to the remote control 30, and will display so that selection is possible, if a some control rule is received. And the control part 11 will drive | operate the driving | operation operation | movement part 13 based on the notified control rule, if one control rule selected by the user is notified from the remote control 30.

  FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the air conditioning system 100 according to the second embodiment. In this figure, the operation | movement at the time of applying a model to the air-conditioner 10 is shown. The operation when the cloud server 20 generates a model is the same as that in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. First, the user sets the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode on the setting screen displayed on the remote controller 30. The remote controller 30 transmits the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode that have been set to the air conditioner 10.

  (Step S301) When the air conditioner 10 receives the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode from the remote controller 30, the condition including the received set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, the detected current room temperature, and the device ID. Data is transmitted to the cloud server 20.

(Step S302) Upon receiving the condition data from the air conditioner 10, the cloud server 20 selects a plurality of models based on the received condition data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.
(Step S <b> 303) The cloud server 20 transmits the control rule indicated by each of the selected models to the air conditioner 10.

(Step S304) The air conditioner 10 transmits a plurality of received control rules (for example, air conditioner output and required time) to the remote controller 30 for display. The remote controller 30 displays the received plurality of control rules in a selectable manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S305.
(Step S305) The remote controller 30 accepts a control rule selection input. The user selects one of the displayed control rules. The remote controller 30 notifies the air conditioner 10 of the selected control rule.

  (Step S306) When the selected control rule is notified from the remote controller 30, the air conditioner 10 starts operation based on the selected control rule. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In this embodiment, the case where the cloud server 20 selects three models has been described as an example. However, the number of models to be selected is not limited to this, and may be two or three or more. May be.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 21 of the cloud server 20 selects a plurality of models, and transmits the control rules for each of the selected models so that the user can select one. Thereby, in addition to the effect in 1st Embodiment, a user can select the control rule according to own preference.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an air conditioner 60 according to the third embodiment.
In the first embodiment, the cloud server 20 generates and selects a model. However, in the present embodiment, the air conditioner 60 generates and selects a model.

  The air conditioner 60 is an air conditioner (air conditioner) that performs an air conditioning operation. The air conditioner 60 is installed in the user's home (indoor). The air conditioner 60 has three operation modes of cooling, heating, and dehumidification. The air conditioner 60 has three operation modes: a normal mode, a speed mode in which air conditioning is performed more rapidly than the normal mode, and an eco mode that consumes less power than the normal mode.

  The air conditioner 60 includes a control unit 61, a storage unit 62, a driving operation unit 63, a power supply unit 64, an environment detection unit 65, and a communication unit 67.

  The control unit 61 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the air conditioner 60. Further, the control unit 61 writes and stores performance data indicating the driving performance by the driving operation unit 63 in the performance data storage unit 621. Further, the control unit 61 generates a model indicating an output for setting the adjustment speed to the target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit 621, and writes the generated model in the model storage unit 622. Remember. Further, the control unit 61 selects one model from the model storage unit 622 based on the condition data including a predetermined condition when the driving operation unit 63 starts the driving operation toward the set room temperature. Then, the control unit 61 operates the driving operation unit 63 based on a control rule for controlling the air conditioner output based on the selected model. Note that the model generation method and the model selection method are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The storage unit 62 stores various information used in the air conditioner 60. The storage unit 62 includes a performance data storage unit 621 and a model storage unit 622. The record data storage unit 621 stores record data. The model storage unit 622 stores a model.

  The driving operation unit 63 performs various driving operations of the air conditioner 60 under the control of the control unit 61. An example of the driving operation is an air-conditioning operation. For example, the air conditioning operation includes a cooling operation, a heating operation, and a dehumidifying operation. In addition, these are illustrations and are not limited to these.

  The power supply unit 64 turns the power supply on and off based on an instruction from the control unit 61. The environment detection unit 65 measures (detects) the temperature in the house (room temperature) and the humidity in the house. The environment detection unit 65 includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. Furthermore, you may be comprised so that the temperature (outside temperature) outside a house may be measured. The environment detection unit 65 may be configured to detect one of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the environment detection part 65 may be equipped with the structure which can detect about environmental conditions in a house other than temperature and humidity. The communication unit 67 performs bidirectional wireless communication such as infrared communication with the remote controller 30. Since the configuration of the remote controller 30 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the operation of the air conditioner 60 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of model generation processing of the air conditioner 60 according to the third embodiment. The air conditioner 60 starts the operation toward the set room temperature, and executes the processing shown in this figure when the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature. Alternatively, the air conditioner 60 executes the processing shown in this figure when the target is changed or the power is turned off after the lapse of time required for practical use after starting the operation toward the set room temperature. .

(Step S401) The controller 61 starts the operation operation toward the set room temperature, the set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, the heat exchange output, the fan output, and the set room temperature. The result data including the required time from the start of the driving operation until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature is written and stored in the result data storage unit 621. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S402.
(Step S402) The control part 61 reads performance data from the performance data storage part 621, and produces | generates a model based on the read performance data. Thereafter, the process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of model application processing of the air conditioner 60 according to the third embodiment. The air conditioner 60 executes the processing shown in this figure when starting the driving operation toward the set room temperature. First, the user sets the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode on the setting screen displayed on the remote controller 30. The remote controller 30 transmits the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode that have been set to the air conditioner 60.

(Step S501) Upon receiving the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode from the remote controller 30, the control unit 61 is based on the received condition data including the set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, and the detected current room temperature. Select a model. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S502.
(Step S502) The control unit 61 starts operation based on the control rule indicated by the selected model. Thereafter, the process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the air conditioner 60 sets the adjustment speed to the target adjustment based on the record data storage unit 621 that stores the record data indicating the operation record and the record data stored in the record data storage unit 621. A model indicating an air conditioner output for speed generation is generated, and a control unit 61 that selects a model from the model storage unit 622 based on condition data including a predetermined condition, and a model storage that stores the model generated by the control unit 61 Unit 622 and a driving operation unit 63 that performs a driving operation based on the model selected by the control unit 61.

  Thereby, since the output can be controlled in accordance with the ease of changing the room temperature of the place where the air conditioner 60 is installed, it is possible to perform a comfortable air conditioning in accordance with the use situation of the user. Furthermore, since the model is generated and selected in the air conditioner 60, it is not necessary to communicate with the cloud server, and the air conditioner 60 can be configured.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Since the configuration of the air conditioner 60 in the present embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. In the third embodiment, the air conditioner 60 selects one model based on the condition data. However, in this embodiment, the air conditioner 60 selects a plurality of (for example, three) models based on the condition data. It is different in point.

  The control unit 61 in the present embodiment selects a plurality of models based on the condition data. For example, the control unit 61 selects three models whose adjustment speeds are closest to the target adjustment speed corresponding to the temperature difference between the set room temperature and the current room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode. And the control part 61 transmits the control rule of each of the selected several model to the remote control 30, and displays it so that selection is possible. And the control part 61 will drive | operate the driving | running operation part 63 based on the notified control rule, if one control rule which the user selected is notified from the remote control 30.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of model application processing of the air conditioner 60 according to the fourth embodiment. The air conditioner 60 executes the processing shown in this figure when starting operation. Note that the model generation process in the present embodiment is the same as that in the third embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. First, the user sets the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode on the setting screen displayed on the remote controller 30. The remote controller 30 transmits the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode that have been set to the air conditioner 60.

(Step S601) Upon receiving the set room temperature, the operation mode, and the operation mode from the remote controller 30, the control unit 61 is based on the received condition data including the set room temperature, the operation mode, the operation mode, and the detected current room temperature. Select multiple models. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S602.
(Step S602) The control unit 61 transmits the control rules (for example, the air conditioner output and the required time) for each of the selected models to the remote controller 30 for display. The remote controller 30 displays the received three control rules in a selectable manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S603.

(Step S603) The remote controller 30 accepts a control rule selection input. The user selects one of the displayed control rules. The remote controller 30 notifies the air conditioner 60 of the selected control rule.
(Step S604) When the selected control rule is notified from the remote controller 30, the control unit 61 starts operation based on the selected control rule. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the air conditioner 60 selects three models has been described as an example. However, the number of models to be selected is not limited to this, and may be two, or three or more. Also good.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 61 of the air conditioner 60 selects a plurality of models, and displays the control rules for each of the selected models on the remote control 30 so that the user can select one. Thereby, in addition to the effect in 3rd Embodiment, a user can select the control rule according to own preference.

In addition, you may make it implement | achieve the part of the cloud server 20, the air conditioner 10, and the air conditioner 60 in the embodiment mentioned above, for example, the control part 21, the control part 11, and the control part 61 with a computer. In that case, the program for realizing the control function may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by a computer system and executed. Here, the “computer system” is a computer system built in the cloud server 20, the air conditioner 10, and the air conditioner 60, and includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” is a medium that dynamically holds a program for a short time, such as a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, In such a case, a volatile memory inside a computer system serving as a server or a client may be included and a program that holds a program for a certain period of time. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.
In addition, a part of the cloud server 20, the air conditioner 10, and the air conditioner 60 in the above-described embodiment, for example, the control unit 21, the control unit 11, and the control unit 61 are each realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). May be. Further, for example, each of the control unit 21, the control unit 11, and the control unit 61 may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. In addition, when an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to the advancement of semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology may be used.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above, and various design changes and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is possible to For example, the configurations described in the first to fourth embodiments can be arbitrarily combined.

Moreover, although embodiment mentioned above demonstrated the case where temperature was adjusted as an example of air conditioning, it is not restricted to this, For example, you may adjust humidity. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a model relating to humidity. Each model includes model identification information, humidity adjustment speed, humidity, required time, operation mode, and air conditioner output. The humidity adjustment speed is obtained by dividing the humidity by the required time. Humidity is the difference between the current humidity and the set humidity. The required time is the required time until the current humidity reaches the set humidity. This figure shows a model in case of adjusting the current room temperature H ₂ to set at room temperature H _1. In the illustrated example, the identification information of the model in the normal mode is “room C: model 1 normal”, the humidity adjustment speed is “medium ((difference H ₁ −H ₂ ) / N)”, and the room temperature is “ H ₂ → H ₁ (difference H ₁ −H ₂ ) ”, the required time is“ N ”, the operation mode is“ dehumidification ”, the air conditioner output is“ medium ”, and the heat exchange output is“ large ”. ”And the fan output is“ small ”. The model identification information in the speed mode is “room C: model 2 speed”, the humidity adjustment speed is “large ((difference H ₁ −H ₂ ) / S)”, and the room temperature is “H ₂ → H ₁ (difference H ₁ −H ₂ ) ”, the required time is“ S ”, the operation mode is“ dehumidification ”, the air conditioner output is“ large ”, and the heat exchange output is“ large ”. The fan output is “large”.

  Moreover, although air conditioner was demonstrated to the example in the embodiment mentioned above as an air conditioner, an air conditioner is not restricted to this, For example, an air cleaner, a humidifier, a dehumidifier etc. may be sufficient.

  Further, the user may be able to set the target required time until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature. In this case, the cloud server 20 or the air conditioner 60 selects a model whose required time is closest to the set target required time.

  Alternatively, the cloud server 20 or the air conditioner 60 may newly generate a model from a plurality of (for example, two) models by time division or the like according to the target required time. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of generating a new model from a plurality of models. In the example shown in the figure, identification information “room A: model intermediate” of the air conditioner output is generated between the identification information “room A: model 5 normal” and the identification information “room A: model 6 Speed”. The time required for the identification information “room A: model middle” is “25 minutes”, the operation mode is “cooling”, the air conditioner output is “medium”, the heat exchange output is “medium”, and the fan output Is “large”. In this way, by newly generating a model from a plurality of existing models, it is possible to perform an air conditioning operation that further meets the user's request.

  The remote controller 30 may be a device in which a dedicated application is installed in an electronic device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. FIG. 20 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen when the remote controller 30 is a smartphone. The setting screen includes an automatic button M11 for automatic operation based on the current room temperature and the set room temperature, a cooling button M12 for cooling operation, a dehumidifying button M13 for dehumidifying operation, and heating for heating operation. Button M14, room temperature setting button T for setting the set room temperature, eco button M21 for selecting eco mode, normal button M22 for selecting normal mode, speed button M23 for selecting speed mode, and start of operation An operation start button O for performing operation and a stop button S for stopping operation are displayed. The eco button M21 displays the required time “eco: 50 minutes” in the eco mode. The normal button M22 displays the required time “normal: 30 minutes” in the normal mode. The speed button M23 displays the required time “Sudden: 20 minutes” in the speed mode. The required time displayed here is the required time until the current room temperature reaches the set room temperature. The time required for each operation mode displayed on the setting screen is estimated from the selected model. Further, the operation mode “cooling” and the set room temperature “26 ° C.” are displayed on the setting screen.

  In the embodiment described above, the cloud server 20 stores the generated model in the model storage unit 222. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the generated model is transmitted to the air conditioner 10, and the air conditioner 10 stores the model. May be. In this case, the air conditioner 10 may select a model corresponding to the condition data from the stored models.

  (1) A result data receiving unit that receives result data indicating an operation result of the air conditioner, a result data storage unit that stores the result data received by the result data receiving unit, and a result data stored in the result data storage unit And a generation unit that generates a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed.

  (2) A model storage unit that stores a model generated by the generation unit, a condition data reception unit that receives condition data including a predetermined condition from the air conditioner, and a model based on the condition data received by the condition data reception unit A selection unit that selects a model from the storage unit, and a control rule transmission unit that transmits a control rule for controlling the output of the air conditioner to the air conditioner based on the model selected by the selection unit. The server device according to (1), which is characterized.

(3) The server device according to (2), wherein the selection unit selects one model.
(4) The selection unit selects a plurality of models, and the control rule transmission unit transmits the control rules for each of the plurality of models selected by the selection unit so that the user can select one ( The server device according to 2).

  (5) The result data transmission part which transmits the performance data which shows a driving performance to a server apparatus, and the output for making adjustment speed into target adjustment speed produced | generated based on the performance data which the performance data transmission part transmitted are shown A control rule receiving unit that receives a control rule for controlling output based on a model from the server device, and a driving operation unit that operates based on the control rule received by the control rule receiving unit. Air conditioner.

  (6) An air conditioning system including a server device and an air conditioner, wherein the server device receives a record data indicating a record of operation of the air conditioner and a record received by the record data receiver. A performance data storage unit that stores data, and a generation unit that generates a model indicating the output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to the target adjustment speed based on the performance data stored in the performance data storage unit And the air conditioner includes a result data transmitting unit that transmits result data to the server device.

  (7) A result data storage unit that stores actual result data indicating the operation result, and a generation unit that generates a model indicating an output for setting the adjustment speed to the target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit An air conditioner comprising:

  (8) A method for generating a control model of an air conditioner in a server device, the record data receiving process of receiving record data indicating the operation record of the air conditioner, and the record of storing the received record data in the record data storage unit A data storage process and a generation process for generating a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit A control model generation method for an air conditioner characterized by the above.

  (9) A record data receiving step for receiving record data indicating the operation record of the air conditioner, a record data storage step for storing the received record data in the record data storage unit, and a record data storage unit are stored in the computer. An air conditioner control model generation program for executing a generation step for generating a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed based on the actual data.

10, 60 ... air conditioner, 11, 61 ... control unit, 12, 62 ... storage unit, 13, 63 ... driving operation unit, 14, 64 ... power supply unit, 15, 65 ... Environment detection unit, 16: connection unit, 17, 67 ... communication unit, 20 ... cloud server, 21 ... control unit, 22 ... storage unit, 23 ... communication unit, 30 ... Remote control, 31 ... Control part, 32 ... Storage part, 33 ... Communication part, 34 ... Display part, 35 ... Input part, 50 ... Home appliance adapter, 51 ... Control unit 52 ... storage unit 53 ... communication unit 54 ... connection unit 100 ... air conditioning system 221, 621 ... performance data storage unit 222, 622 ... Model storage

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A result data receiving unit for receiving result data indicating the operation results of the air conditioner;
A record data storage unit for storing record data received by the record data receiving unit;
A generating unit that generates a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit;
A server device comprising: A model storage unit for storing the model generated by the generation unit;
A condition data receiving unit for receiving condition data including predetermined conditions from the air conditioner;
A selection unit that selects a model from the model storage unit based on the condition data received by the condition data reception unit;
Based on the model selected by the selection unit, a control rule transmission unit that transmits a control rule for controlling the output of the air conditioner to the air conditioner;
The server device according to claim 1, comprising: The server device according to claim 2, wherein the selection unit selects one of the models. The selection unit selects a plurality of the models,
The server device according to claim 2, wherein the control rule transmission unit transmits the control rule for each of the plurality of models selected by the selection unit so that the user can select one. A record data transmission unit that transmits record data indicating the operation record to the server device;
A control rule for receiving, from the server device, a control rule for controlling an output based on a model indicating an output for making the adjustment speed a target adjustment speed, generated based on the actual data transmitted by the actual data transmission unit A receiver,
A driving operation unit that operates based on the control rule received by the control rule receiving unit;
An air conditioner comprising: An air conditioning system including a server device and an air conditioner,
The server device
A result data receiving unit for receiving result data indicating the operation result of the air conditioner;
A record data storage unit for storing record data received by the record data receiving unit;
A generating unit that generates a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit;
With
The air conditioner
A record data transmission unit for transmitting the record data to the server device;
An air conditioning system comprising: A record data storage unit for storing record data indicating operation records;
Based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit, a generation unit that generates a model indicating an output for setting the adjustment speed to the target adjustment speed;
An air conditioner comprising: A control model generation method for an air conditioner in a server device,
Actual data reception process for receiving actual data indicating the operation results of the air conditioner;
A record data storage process for storing the received record data in a record data storage unit;
Based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit, a generation process for generating a model indicating the output of the air conditioner for setting the adjustment speed of the air conditioner to a target adjustment speed;
A control model generation method for an air conditioner characterized by comprising: On the computer,
A record data reception step for receiving record data indicating the operation record of the air conditioner;
A result data storage step of storing the received result data in a result data storage unit;
A generation step of generating a model indicating an output of the air conditioner for achieving a target adjustment speed based on the result data stored in the result data storage unit;
Control model generation program for air conditioner to execute

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