JP2019045069A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an electronic device that can prevent a user from feeling troublesome and suppress power consumption even when being provided with multifunction.SOLUTION: A refrigerator (1) can select from a detailed setting mode for setting all the functions to set and a skip mode for setting only the minimum requirement functions. The refrigerator sets skipped functions with a function setting part (106) so as to increase operation efficiency to the highest level when the skip mode is selected at initial setting.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device having various functions.

  In recent years, various electronic devices that can provide good operability for users have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a household electric appliance that obtains good operability by using both visual and audio for the operation of the device.

JP 2002-11275 A (published on January 15, 2002)

  However, in a general electronic device, the more functions are provided, the more convenient for the user and the better operability can be obtained, but there is a problem that the setting of each function at the initial setting becomes troublesome.

  In addition, if the electronic device is multi-functional and is set to execute each function, there is a problem that power consumption increases.

  An object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that does not bother a user even if it has multiple functions and can suppress power consumption.

  In order to solve the above problems, an electronic device according to an aspect of the present invention is an electronic device including a function setting unit that sets each function of the device, and allows a user to set all functions to be set. A first setting mode and a second setting mode that skips setting by the user of at least one of the functions set in the first setting mode can be selected. When the second setting mode is selected, the skipped function is set so that the operation efficiency is the highest in the electronic device.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, even if the functions are increased, the user is not bothered and power consumption can be suppressed.

It is a block diagram which shows the principal part structure of the refrigerator which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the refrigerator shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the network containing the refrigerator shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of a process of the various modes at the time of the initial setting in the refrigerator shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the list of the function skipped at the time of initialization. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting screen of the initial setting in the refrigerator which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the power saving process in the refrigerator which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the power saving process in the refrigerator which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention.

Embodiment 1
An embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows. In addition, in this embodiment and subsequent Embodiment 2-4, the example which applied the electronic device of this invention to the refrigerator is demonstrated.

[Composition of refrigerator]
The structure of the refrigerator which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a main configuration of the refrigerator 1. The refrigerator 1 is a device that stores food or the like by storing food or the like in a warehouse and keeping the interior at a low temperature. As illustrated, the refrigerator 1 includes a control unit 100, a storage unit 110, a transmission / reception unit (reception unit) 120, an ambient temperature detector (outside temperature sensor) 131, a door switch 132, an ice making device 133, a door opening device 134, and a compression. Machine 135, blower 136, damper 137, defrost heater 138, ion generator 139, and display device 140.

  The control unit 100 controls each part of the refrigerator 1 in an integrated manner. The control unit 100 includes a cooling control unit 101, an ice making control unit 102, a door control unit 103, a mode control unit 104, and an ion control unit 105.

  The cooling control unit 101 performs control for cooling the inside of the refrigerator 1. Specifically, the cooling control unit 101 drives each of the compressors (compressors) 135 in order to perform a cooling function, thereby cooling each unit in the refrigerator 1 to a set temperature. Moreover, the cooling control part 101 sends out the cooled air to each part in a store | warehouse | chamber by driving the air blower 136 and the damper 137.

  The ice making control unit 102 performs control related to automatic ice making. Specifically, the ice making control unit 102 causes the ice making device 133 to execute water supply to the ice making tray, processing for taking out the ice in the ice making tray, and the like.

  The door control unit 103 performs control to open the door of the refrigerator 1. Specifically, the door control unit 103 causes the door opening device 134 to open the door when the user performs an operation to open the door (for example, an operation such as lightly touching the door or bringing a hand close to the door). The above operation can be detected by providing a touch sensor or a human sensor on the door.

  The mode control unit (function setting unit) 104 switches the operation mode of the refrigerator 1. The operation modes include, for example, a power saving mode in which the power consumption of the refrigerator 1 is reduced as compared with a normal operation state, a low-temperature freezing mode in which the set temperature of the freezer is lowered, and a rapid cooling mode in which the internal temperature is rapidly lowered. It may be.

  The ion controller 105 controls the operation of the ion generator 139. Specifically, the ion control unit 105 causes the ion generator 139 to generate ions when the detection circuit of the door switch 132 detects that the door of the refrigerator 1 has been opened. Thereby, the odor emitted from the food newly put in the refrigerator 1 can be suppressed.

  The function setting unit 106 sets each function that the refrigerator 1 has. The function setting unit 106 sets each function according to the selected setting mode. In the setting mode, the user sets at least one of the functions set in the first setting mode (detailed setting mode) for allowing the user to set all functions to be set and the first setting mode (detailed setting mode). There is a second setting mode (partial setting mode: simple setting mode, skip mode) to skip.

  In particular, at the time of initial setting, function setting unit 106 sets the skipped function so that the operating efficiency is highest in refrigerator 1 when the skip mode is selected from among the second setting modes. For example, when the skip mode is selected, the function setting unit 106 automatically sets various additional functions (electric door, wireless LAN, etc.) in the refrigerator 1 to OFF collectively.

  The storage unit 110 stores various data used for processing in the refrigerator 1. The transmission / reception unit 120 communicates with the communication device 2. Specifically, the transmission / reception unit 120 receives a control command for the refrigerator 1 from the communication device 2. In addition, the transmission / reception unit 120 transmits the operation status of the refrigerator 1 (current temperature setting, error information, evaluation value indicating necessity of defrosting, etc.) to the communication device 2.

  The ambient temperature detector 131 detects the temperature around the refrigerator. Drive control of the compressor 135 is performed according to the detected temperature.

  The door switch 132 is for detecting the open / closed state of the door of the refrigerator 1. The door switch 132 may be, for example, a switch that is provided in an opening / closing part of the door of the refrigerator 1 and outputs an ON signal when the door is closed and does not output a signal when the door is open. The ON / OFF state of the door switch 132 is detected by a detection circuit (not shown) inside the control unit 100.

  The ice making device 133 is an automatic ice making device, and includes an ice making tray, a water supply tank for supplying water to the ice making tray, a drive mechanism for taking out ice from the ice making tray, and the like.

  The door opening device 134 is a device for automatically opening the door of the refrigerator 1. Specifically, when the door control unit 103 drives the door opening device 134, the door opening device 134 opens the door of the refrigerator 1.

  The compressor 135 compresses the gaseous refrigerant accommodated in the refrigerator 1. The compressed gaseous refrigerant is liquefied by a condenser (not shown), and the liquefied refrigerant is sent to an evaporator (not shown) and vaporized by the evaporator, thereby cooling the air around the evaporator. In addition, by raising the rotation speed of the compressor 135, the temperature of the air around the evaporator becomes lower.

  The blower 136 blows air to circulate the air around the evaporator whose temperature has been lowered into the warehouse.

  The damper 137 is a valve body provided in an air flow path that connects the evaporator, the refrigerator compartment, and the freezer compartment. By opening the damper 137, the air cooled by the evaporator is sent to the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment.

  The defrost heater 138 is a heater for melting frost attached to the evaporator.

  The ion generator 139 cleans the air in the refrigerator 1 by generating ion particles.

  The display device 140 is a display device that displays various types of information to the user who uses the refrigerator 1. For example, as shown in FIGS. Installed at close height.

  Note that the display device 140 has a structure in which a touch panel 142 that allows a user to input information on a display panel 141 that displays information is provided.

  The refrigerator 1 having the above configuration is included in a refrigeration system 10 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the refrigeration system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a refrigerator 1, a communication device (control device) 2, a router 3, an information server 4, and a network 6. In the present embodiment, the refrigerator 1 and the communication device 2 are described separately, but the refrigerator 1 may include the function of the communication device 2. Further, the function of the communication device 2 may be realized by the information server 4.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the communication device 2 connects the refrigerator 1 and the network 6 via the router 3. That is, in this embodiment, the refrigerator 1 and the network 6 are not directly connected, but the communication device 2 plays a role as a buffer zone (DMZ). An information server 4 is connected to the network 6. The information server 4 transmits various information to the refrigerator 1 via the network 6. In addition, when the information provided from the information server 4 is not required, the information server 4 may not be included in the refrigeration system 10.

(Initial setting)
FIG. 4 shows the flow of processing in each setting mode at the time of initial setting that is performed when the refrigerator 1 is purchased for the first time. Here, the initial setting is performed while the user selects according to the menu displayed on the display device 140. In this case, the user performs a touch operation on the touch panel 142 of the display device 140 and performs desired settings for various functions of the refrigerator 1.

  First, the refrigerator 1 sets each function according to the selected setting mode by the user selecting one of three setting modes (detailed setting mode, simple setting mode, skip mode) at the initial setting after power-on. And the initial setting is completed. When the initial setting is completed, the refrigerator 1 is ready for use.

  The detailed setting mode is a function that the refrigerator 1 has, and is a setting mode (first setting mode) that allows the user to set all functions to be set. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4A, immediately after the refrigerator 1 is turned on, a menu screen for setting mode selection is displayed on the display device 140 attached to the door 11 of the refrigerator 1. Here, when the user sets the detailed mode, the temperature setting screen, the power saving 25 setting screen, the sterilization ion setting screen, the ice making setting screen, and the electric door setting screen are sequentially shifted, and when these settings are completed, the initial setting is performed. Is completed.

  First, the temperature setting screen is a screen on which chilled room temperature setting, refrigerator temperature setting, and freezer temperature setting can be performed. The user performs a desired temperature setting by operating the touch panel 142 of the display device 140.

  Next, when the temperature setting is completed, the user touches “Next” on the temperature setting screen, thereby transitioning to the power saving 25 setting screen.

  The power saving 25 setting screen is a screen for selecting whether or not to set the power saving 25 mode. The user operates the touch panel 142 of the display device 140 to set whether or not to execute the power saving 25 mode.

  Subsequently, when the setting of the power saving 25 mode is completed, the user touches “Next” on the power saving 25 setting screen, thereby transitioning to the disinfection ion setting screen.

  The sterilization ion setting screen is a screen for selecting whether or not sterilization ions are generated in each of the refrigerator compartment and the chilled room. The user sets whether or not to generate sterilization ions by operating the touch panel 142 of the display device 140.

  Next, when the setting of the sterilization ion generation is completed, the user touches “Next” on the sterilization ion setting screen, thereby transitioning to the ice making setting screen.

  The ice making setting screen is a screen for setting whether or not to perform automatic ice making and the size of ice to be manufactured. The user performs ice making settings by operating the touch panel 142 of the display device 140.

  Subsequently, when the ice making setting is completed, the user touches “Next” on the ice making setting screen, thereby transitioning to the electric door setting screen.

  The electric door setting screen is a screen for setting whether to execute the electric door. The user operates the touch panel 142 of the display device 140 to set the electric door.

  Finally, when the setting of the electric door is completed, the initial setting is completed when the user touches “Next” on the electric door setting screen.

  Each setting screen is provided with an operation button for “return” in addition to an operation button for “next”. By touching this “return”, the screen changes to the previous setting screen.

  In the detailed setting mode, items to be set are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 4A, and other functions may be set.

  The refrigerator 1 has at least a function as shown in FIG. Among the functions shown in FIG. 5, the electric door, sterilization ion generation, and power saving 25 are set in the detailed setting mode shown in FIG. 4A, but other refrigeration modes, fresh refrigeration, and wireless LAN Setting may also be performed.

  The simple setting mode is characterized in that setting items by the user are reduced as compared with the detailed setting mode described above. Accordingly, the setting can be easily performed for a user who feels troublesome in the setting in the detailed setting mode having many setting items.

  When the simple setting mode is executed, as shown in FIG. 4B, first, regarding the power saving setting, a selection screen of two items “select by scene” and “select by numerical value” is displayed on the display device 140. Is done.

  Here, if the user touches “select by scene”, the screen changes to a shopping frequency selection screen. On the selection screen for the shopping frequency, two items of “collectively on weekend” and “almost every day” are displayed. If the user touches either “Summary on weekend” or “Almost every day”, the screen changes to a usage setting screen.

  On the setting screen for how to use, touch at least one of “Do not use vegetable room” and “Liquid LCD display is short” to complete the setting in the simple setting mode and inform the user that the initial setting has been completed. .

  On the other hand, when the user touches “select numerical value” on the first selection screen in the simple setting mode, the screen shifts to a power saving setting screen (power saving setting mode) as shown in FIG. On the power saving setting screen, a setting bar for setting the annual power consumption down is displayed. The user touches the setting bar to select a desired numerical value for annual power consumption reduction. After the selection is completed, when the user touches “Next” on the power saving setting screen, the screen transitions to a setting screen that matches the selected numerical value.

  The example shown in FIG. 4B shows a setting screen when 20 kW is selected on the power saving setting screen. This setting screen shows items that are automatically set when the annual power consumption is reduced to 20 kW. For example, WLAN (wireless communication) is OFF, electric door OFF, power saving 25 ON, and fresh refrigeration OFF. Here, if the user agrees with the displayed setting content, the user touches “Next” on the setting screen, so that the setting in the simple setting mode is completed and the user is informed that the initial setting is completed.

  Each setting screen is provided with a “return” operation button. By touching this “return”, the screen changes to the previous setting screen.

  The skip mode is a setting mode in which all the setting items in the detailed setting mode are omitted, and a transition is made to a state in which the setting of each item has been completed in advance. That is, if the skip mode is selected on the initial setting screen, the setting mode is set in which the setting of each item is completed in advance. In the setting mode in this case, items other than the power saving 25 among the items shown in FIG. 5 are set to OFF. In other words, when the skip mode is selected, the operation efficiency is highest in the refrigerator 1 by setting the functions (electric door, sterilization ion generation, refrigeration mode, fresh refrigeration, and wireless LAN) that consume much power to OFF. Like that.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, when the skip mode is selected or in the power saving setting of another setting mode, the midnight power with a low electricity bill is used, and the power consumption is relatively large, such as ice making and defrosting. You may make it perform.

  As described above, according to the refrigerator 1 having the above configuration, when the power is turned on for the first time after purchase and initial setting is performed, three modes can be selected according to the user's preference. If the user prefers to set the function of the refrigerator 1 in detail, the user selects the detailed setting mode. If the user feels that the function of the refrigerator 1 is to be set easily, the user selects the easy setting mode, If the user wants to use 1 for the first time or feels troublesome in setting, the skip mode may be selected.

  In addition, if the skip mode is selected, each function is set so that the operation efficiency of the refrigerator 1 is maximized, so that the user can save power without being particularly conscious.

[Embodiment 2]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the first embodiment, the initial setting is completed when one of the three setting modes (detailed setting mode, simple setting mode, skip mode) is selected by the user at the time of initial setting after the refrigerator 1 is turned on. However, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the initial setting is completed by causing the user to set the degree of power saving during the initial setting.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of an initial setting screen in the refrigerator 1 according to the present embodiment.

  First, after the refrigerator 1 is turned on, an initial setting screen shown in FIG. If “Skip” is touched on this initial setting screen, the skip mode described in the first embodiment is executed, and if “Set” is touched, any one of (b) to (c) in FIG. Transition to the power saving setting screen.

  In the power saving setting screen shown in FIG. 6B, the power saving ratio (degree) is set by the user touching “+” and “−”. That is, the power saving effect can be increased by pressing “+”, and the power saving effect can be reduced by pressing “−”.

  In the power saving setting screen shown in (c) of FIG. 6, in addition to the power saving setting screen shown in (b) of FIG. Is shown. That is, pressing “+” indicates that the numerical value increases and the power saving effect is large, and pressing “−” indicates that the numerical value decreases and the power saving effect is small.

  In (b) and (c) of FIG. 6, each function is automatically set so that the set power consumption is achieved when the user touches the “complete” button on the power saving setting screen, and the initial setting is performed. Is completed.

  On the other hand, on the power saving setting screen shown in FIG. 6D, specific items for realizing power saving are selected. Here, the selection screen is “Liquid crystal display can be short” and “Do not use vegetable room”. At least one of these two items may be selected.

  On the power saving setting screen shown in (d) of FIG. 6, by selecting at least one of “the liquid crystal display may be short” and “do not use the vegetable room” and touching the “next” button, Initial setting is completed.

  As described above, after purchasing the refrigerator, only the power saving setting is performed first, so that the user can use it while suppressing power consumption without fully knowing the characteristics of the refrigerator 1 purchased by the user.

  In the following third and fourth embodiments, a load setting mode in which the user sets the degree of load in the refrigerator 1 (the number of rotations of the compressor 135 and the blower 136) will be described.

[Embodiment 3]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which power is saved by setting the time at the initial setting of the refrigerator 1 to control the rotation speed of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 according to the outside air temperature and the current time. That is, in the present embodiment, an example of executing a load control mode (control mode) in which the load (the number of revolutions of the compressor 135 and the blower 136) is set in the refrigerator 1 based on the outside air temperature and the current time is set. To do.

  Normally, when the ambient temperature detector 131 detects a temperature higher than a preset temperature (high outside air temperature), the rotational speed of the compressor 135 is increased. In this case, since the rotational speed of the compressor 135 is only increased when the high outside air temperature is detected, the rotational speed of the compressor 135 can be predicted even when the outside air temperature is predicted to decrease. The power consumption was increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the ambient temperature detector 131 detects a temperature (high outside air temperature) that is equal to or higher than a preset temperature, the current time is acquired, and the rotational speed of the compressor 135 is increased in consideration of the current time. By determining whether or not, an unnecessary increase in the number of rotations of the compressor 135 is eliminated, and an increase in power consumption is suppressed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power saving process in the refrigerator 1 according to the present embodiment.

  First, the mode control unit 104 determines whether or not the outside air temperature (ambient temperature) T is equal to or higher than a threshold Th (step S11). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the outside air temperature T detected by the ambient temperature detector 131 is equal to or higher than a threshold value Th.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the outside air temperature T is equal to or higher than the threshold Th (Yes), the current time is acquired (step S12), and it is determined whether the current time t is before 14:00 (step S13).

  If it is determined in step S13 that the current time t is before 14:00 (Yes), the rotation speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are increased (step S14). Here, if the current time t is before 14:00, it can be predicted that the outside air temperature will rise further from these, so the rotation speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are increased. In addition, about 14:00 as threshold time, it is not limited to this, What is necessary is just the time when temperature is considered to become the highest in one day in the area where the refrigerator 1 is installed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S13 that the current time t is later than 14:00 (No), the rotational speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are left as they are (step S15). Here, if the current time t is later than 14:00, it can be predicted that the outside air temperature will drop from these, so the rotation speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are not increased, and the current state is kept as it is. Note that since the outside air temperature T is higher than the threshold Th, it is preferable to increase the rotational speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 even when it is determined that the current time t is later than 14:00. However, the amount of increase in the number of rotations is set to be smaller than the amount of increase in the number of rotations when it is determined that the current time t is before 14:00.

  As described above, if the rotation speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are controlled based on the outside air temperature and the current time, it is predicted that the outside air temperature will drop even when the outside air temperature is higher than the threshold value. In such a case, the compressor 135 and the blower 136 maintain the rotation speed or reduce the increase width. As a result, an unnecessary increase in the number of revolutions of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 can be eliminated, so that power saving can be achieved.

[Embodiment 4]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the present embodiment, a power saving process according to “shopping frequency” set in the simple setting mode described in the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power saving process in the refrigerator according to the present embodiment.

  First, the mode control unit 104 determines whether the door is opened or closed (step S21). Here, the determination is made based on an ON / OFF signal from the door switch 132.

  Next, when it is determined in step S21 that the door is open / closed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22, and it is determined whether or not the door opening duration time t is equal to or greater than the threshold Th. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no door opening / closing (No), the process proceeds to step S23 to execute the energy saving mode. This energy saving mode is a mode executed in accordance with the function set at the time of initial setting.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the door opening duration time t is equal to or greater than the threshold Th (Yes), the shopping frequency set at the initial setting is confirmed (step S24). On the other hand, when it is determined that the door opening continuation time t is less than the threshold Th (No), the process proceeds to step S25, and the energy saving mode is continued or the light load mode is executed. Here, the light load mode is a mode in which the load related to the refrigerator 1 is reduced. In addition, it is set as load setting mode including the light load mode and the high load mode mentioned later.

  Next, in step S <b> 24, the mode control unit 104 confirms whether the shopping frequency is set to “collectively on weekends” or “almost every day”. Here, when the frequency of shopping is set to “collect on weekends” (1), it is predicted that the door opening time is long and the amount of items stored in the refrigerator 1 is also large, so the process goes to step S26. The process shifts to the “high load mode”, and the rotational speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are significantly increased. On the other hand, if the shopping frequency is set to “almost every day” (2), the door opening time is long, but the amount of items stored in the refrigerator 1 is predicted to be small. “Light load mode” is set, and the rotational speeds of the compressor 135 and the blower 136 are slightly increased.

  As described above, by setting the high load mode and the light load mode of the refrigerator 1 according to the door opening time and the shopping frequency, energy saving according to the user's life pattern can be executed. That is, as described above, the food shopping frequency can be roughly classified into two types according to the family, “collected on weekends” and “almost every day”. In the case of the above-mentioned “summarized on weekends”, it is judged that the possibility of putting a large amount of food into the refrigerator is low on weekdays, and even if the door is opened / closed, control for rapidly increasing the cooling capacity of the refrigerator is not performed. . On the other hand, if the door opening time on weekends is long, the cooling capacity is rapidly increased immediately after that to prevent the food temperature from rising. In this way, by indicating the shopping frequency as an option at the time of initial setting, even a user who does not have knowledge of the control and function of the refrigerator 1 can make a selection without worrying in order to save energy.

  In the first to fourth embodiments described above, the example in which the electronic device of the present invention is applied to the refrigerator 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial setting is necessary after the device is turned on. Any electronic device with high power consumption may be used. For example, the present invention can be applied to an electronic device such as an air conditioner or a television equipped with a wireless LAN.

[Example of software implementation]
The control block of the refrigerator 1 (particularly the mode control unit 104 and the function setting unit 106 of the control unit 100) may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or by software It may be realized.

  In the latter case, the refrigerator 1 includes a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software for realizing each function. The computer includes, for example, at least one processor (control device) and at least one computer-readable recording medium storing the program. In the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes the program, thereby achieving the object of the present invention. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used. As the recording medium, a “non-temporary tangible medium” such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. Further, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the program may be further provided. The program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (such as a communication network or a broadcast wave) that can transmit the program. Note that one embodiment of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

[Summary]
The electronic device according to the first aspect of the present invention is an electronic device including a function setting unit 106 that sets each function of the device, and a first setting mode (detailed setting mode) that allows the user to set all functions to be set. ) And a second setting mode (simple setting mode, skip mode) for skipping setting by the user of at least one of the functions set in the first setting mode, and the function setting unit 106 can In the initial setting, when the second setting mode is selected, the skipped function is set so that the operation efficiency is highest in the electronic device (refrigerator 1).

  According to the above configuration, the first setting mode for allowing the user to set all functions to be set and the setting by the user of at least one of the functions set in the first setting mode are skipped and the remaining functions are set. Since the second setting mode can be selected, if the user feels that it is bothersome to set all the functions, if the second setting mode is selected, the troublesome operation for the user can be omitted. It becomes possible.

  In addition, if the second setting mode is selected, the skipped functions are set so that the operation efficiency is the highest in the electronic device, so that the power consumption in the electronic device is minimized. Is possible. Therefore, energy saving of the electronic device can be achieved without the user's intention.

  In the electronic device according to aspect 2 of the present invention, in the aspect 1, the second setting mode is a partial setting mode (simple setting mode) that allows the user to set only a part of the functions that can be set by the user. Also good.

  According to the above configuration, the second setting mode is a setting mode in which only a part of the functions that can be set by the user is set, so that troublesome operations for the user can be omitted.

  In the electronic device according to aspect 3 of the present invention, in the aspect 1 or 2, the second setting mode may be a skip mode that skips setting of all functions that can be set by the user.

  According to the above configuration, the second setting mode is a skip mode that skips the setting of all the functions that can be set by the user, so that the troublesome operation for the user can be omitted completely.

  When the second setting mode is selected in any one of the first to third aspects, the electronic device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is configured to save functions for realizing power saving of the electronic device. The power setting mode may be executed.

  According to the above configuration, when the second setting mode is selected, the user can set the power saving by executing the setting mode for setting the function for realizing the power saving of the electronic device. .

  In the electronic device according to aspect 5 of the present invention, in the above aspect 4, the power saving setting mode may be a load setting mode for setting a load in the electronic device.

  According to the above configuration, the power saving setting mode is a load setting mode for setting a load in the electronic device, thereby enabling power saving without waste according to the load of the electronic device.

  In the electronic device according to aspect 6 of the present invention, when the electronic device is the refrigerator 1 in the aspect 5, the load setting mode includes at least the number of rotations of the compressor (compressor 135) for realizing the cooling function. It may be a control mode for controlling.

  According to the above configuration, the load setting mode is a control mode for controlling at least the number of rotations of the compressor for realizing the cooling function, thereby enabling the refrigerator to save power in consideration of the cooling function.

  The electronic device according to aspect 7 of the present invention is the electronic apparatus according to aspect 6, wherein the control mode includes the compressor based on the outside air temperature detected by the outside air temperature sensor (ambient temperature detector 131) included in the refrigerator 1 and the current time. You may control the rotation speed of (compressor 135).

  According to the above configuration, the control mode controls the number of rotations of the compressor from the outside air temperature detected by the outside air temperature sensor provided in the refrigerator and the current time, for example, the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. If the current time is before a predetermined time (for example, 14:00), the outside air temperature is expected to rise in the future. After the predetermined time, it is predicted that the outside air temperature will not rise in the future, so the number of rotations of the compressor is not increased or the range of increase is reduced. Thereby, since the rotation speed of the compressor is not increased unnecessarily, power saving can be achieved.

  In the electronic device according to aspect 8 of the present invention, in the aspect 6, the control mode may control the number of rotations of the compressor (compressor 135) according to the frequency of shopping by the user.

  According to the said structure, the said control mode controls the rotation speed of the said compressor according to a user's shopping frequency, for example, if a user is set to shop every day, the door of a refrigerator will be once. It is predicted that the opening time is short and the amount of things to put in the refrigerator is small, so if it is set not to increase the number of rotations of the compressor or reduce the amount of increase and the user is to shop only on the weekend, the refrigerator The door is open for a long time, and it is expected that there will be a lot of things in the refrigerator. As a result, the number of rotations of the compressor is increased only when necessary, so that power saving can be achieved.

  The control unit according to each aspect of the present invention may be realized by a computer. In this case, the control unit is realized by the computer by causing the computer to operate as each unit (software element) included in the control unit. A control program for the control unit and a computer-readable recording medium on which the control program is recorded also fall within the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope shown in the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, a new technical feature can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

1 Refrigerator (electronic device)
2 communication device 3 router 4 information server 6 network 10 refrigeration system 11 door 100 control unit 101 cooling control unit 102 ice making control unit 103 door control unit 104 mode control unit 105 ion control unit 106 function setting unit 110 storage unit 120 transmission / reception unit 131 Temperature detector 132 Door switch 133 Ice making device 134 Door opening device 135 Compressor
136 Blower 137 Damper 138 Defroster Heater 139 Ion Generator 140 Display Device 141 Display Panel 142 Touch Panel

Claims (8)

An electronic device including a function setting unit for setting each function of the device,
A first setting mode for allowing the user to set all functions to be set and a second setting mode for skipping setting by the user of at least one of the functions set in the first setting mode can be selected.
The function setting part
An electronic device characterized in that, when the second setting mode is selected at the time of initial setting, the skipped function is set so that the driving efficiency is highest in the electronic device.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second setting mode is a partial setting mode in which the user sets only a part of functions that can be set by the user.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second setting mode is a skip mode that skips setting of all functions that can be set by a user.   4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, when the second setting mode is selected, a power saving setting mode is executed in which a user sets a degree of power saving of the electronic device. 5. apparatus.   The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the power saving setting mode is a load setting mode in which a user sets a degree of load on the electronic device. When the electronic device is a refrigerator,
6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the load setting mode is a control mode in which a user sets at least the rotation speed of the compressor for realizing the cooling function.   The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the control mode controls the number of revolutions of the compressor based on an outside air temperature detected by an outside air temperature sensor provided in the refrigerator and a current time.   The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the control mode controls the rotation speed of the compressor in accordance with a user's shopping frequency.

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