JP2020034230A - Environment improvement promotion device, environment improvement promotion system, server, filter analysis feedback method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an environment improvement promotion device that promotes improvement of a living environment of a household appliance user.SOLUTION: An environment improvement promotion device (1) comprises: a usage environment estimation unit (11) for estimating a usage environment in which a household filter appliance is used, on the basis of component information of an adhering substance adhering to a filter of the filter appliance; a factor estimation unit (15) for estimating a factor affecting the usage environment, on the basis of usage environment information estimated by the usage environment estimation unit (11); and a feedback unit (16) for transmitting the component information of the adhering substance and factor information estimated by the usage environment estimation unit (11), to the filter appliance or a communication terminal device associated with the filter appliance, by using a communication unit (30).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an environment improvement promotion device, an environment improvement promotion system, a server, and a filter analysis feedback method.

  House dust having a size of 1 mm or less, which is hardly visible to the naked eye, such as dust, dirt, hair, pollen, mite feces and dead bodies, mold and bacteria, is floating in the air. House dust may contain components that affect the living body, such as environmental hormones and pollutant gases.

  Household filter equipment in which a filter is installed in the air flow path of an air conditioner (indoor unit), air purifier, ventilator, vacuum cleaner, etc., allows air to pass through the filter to capture house dust in the air. Gather. The filter also collects insects larger than ticks, hair, pet hair, food debris, and the like.

  Such filters require regular maintenance such as cleaning and replacement in order to maintain collection performance. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an air purifier that notifies the timing of cleaning / replacement of a filter by integrating usage time. In addition, there is a mechanism for detecting a dirt of air or clogging of a filter with a sensor provided in the main body to display a message prompting cleaning, or operating an automatic filter cleaning function.

  On the other hand, in today's home appliances (home electric appliances) including filter devices for home use, the use of IoT (Internet of Things) is progressing. By adopting IoT, home appliances can be operated from outside the home using a communication terminal device such as a smartphone, or the operation status can be confirmed.

International Publication WO2017 / 126146 JP 2005-504947 A

  Conventionally, by collecting dirt in the air, while the filter device is operating, it is possible to purify the indoor environment to a certain level, but the cause of the dirt is not known or within the range imagined. stay. Being able to know the substances and causes that affect the indoor environment can provide users with warnings of the effects of risks and provide clues for countermeasures. Connect.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an environment improvement promotion device, an environment improvement promotion system, a server, and a filter analysis feedback method that promote improvement of a living environment of a home appliance user.

  In order to solve the above problems, an environment improvement promotion device according to one embodiment of the present invention is directed to a use in which the filter device is used based on component information of a substance attached to a filter of a household filter device. A use environment estimating unit for estimating an environment, and a factor estimating unit for estimating a factor affecting the use environment based on the use environment information estimated by the use environment estimator. And

  An environment improvement promotion system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the environment improvement promotion device according to one embodiment of the present invention and a filter device.

  A server according to one embodiment of the present invention is a server that controls operation of a household filter device via a network, and includes the environment improvement promotion device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  A filter analysis feedback method according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a collection step of collecting a filter of a household filter device, an analysis step of analyzing the attached substance of the collected filter, and an attached substance obtained in the analysis step. Feeding back the component information to the device user.

  According to the environment improvement promotion device, the environment improvement promotion system, the server, and the filter analysis feedback method according to one embodiment of the present invention, a new mechanism for promoting use environment improvement from a substance adhering to a filter of a filter device is proposed for home use. This has the effect of improving the living environment of the device user.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the estimation example which estimates the use environment of a filter apparatus from the attached substance of a filter. FIG. 2 is an image diagram of a mechanism for estimating a use environment from substances adhering to a filter of a filter device, estimating a factor affecting the use environment, and feeding back to a device user, using the environment improvement promotion device illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 6 is an image diagram of a mechanism for estimating a use environment from a substance adhering to a filter of a filter device, estimating a factor affecting the use environment, and feeding back to a device user using the environment improvement promotion device illustrated in FIG. 5. It is explanatory drawing which shows the estimation example which estimates the use environment of a filter apparatus from driving data, sensor information, and external information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the estimation example which estimates the use environment of a filter apparatus in connection with the attached substance of a filter and additional information. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of an environment improvement promotion device according to a fourth embodiment. Using the environment improvement promotion device shown in FIG. 9, the use environment is estimated from the substances adhering to the filter of the filter device, the factors affecting the use environment are estimated, advice is generated from the factors, and the device user is fed back. It is an image figure of the mechanism which performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of advice which the environment improvement promotion apparatus 1C produces | generates. It is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5. Using the environment improvement promotion device shown in FIG. 12, the use environment is estimated from the substances adhering to the filter of the filter device, the factors affecting the use environment are estimated, advice is generated from the factors, and the operation is corrected for the advice. It is an image figure of the mechanism which feeds back in.

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

  FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the first embodiment. The environment improvement promotion apparatus 1 estimates a use environment based on a filter analysis result of a household filter device (hereinafter, filter device), and factors affecting the use environment based on the estimated use environment information. Is estimated. Further, the environment improvement promotion device 1 feeds back the estimated factors together with the filter analysis results to the user of the filter device (hereinafter, device user). The filter device is, for example, a home appliance in which a filter is installed in an air flow path such as an air conditioner (indoor unit), an air purifier, a ventilation device, and a vacuum cleaner. Note that, in the present embodiment, a configuration for an IoT filter device having a communication function is illustrated, but it is not essential that the IoT filter device is used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the environment improvement promotion device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 20, a communication unit 30, an input unit 31, and an output unit 32. The control unit 10 is, for example, a computer device including an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a dedicated processor, and controls the operation of each unit of the environment improvement promotion device 1. The storage unit 20 stores various information used in the environment improvement promotion device 1. The communication unit 30 enables the environment improvement promotion device 1 to communicate with an external device via a network. The input unit 31 enables input of information and data to the environment improvement promotion device 1. The output unit 32 enables information and data to be output from the environment improvement promotion device 1. It can be said that the environment improvement promotion device 1 is a server.

  The control unit 10 includes a use environment estimating unit 11, a factor estimating unit 15, and a feedback unit 16.

  The analysis data (component information) of the substance adhering to the filter of the filter device is input to the use environment estimation unit 11. The attached substance analysis data includes at least information on the type and amount of the attached substance. The analysis data of the attached substance is linked to the filter device on which the filter is mounted. The analysis data of the attached substance is input via the input unit 31 or the communication unit 30.

  The use environment estimating unit 11 estimates a use environment in which the associated filter device is used, based on the input analysis data. The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the use environment with reference to, for example, the reference information stored in the reference information storage unit 21 of the storage unit 20. The reference information storage unit 21 stores reference information necessary for estimating the use environment of the filter device from the type and amount of the attached substance. It is preferable that the reference information is appropriately updated with information / data input via the input unit 31 or the communication unit 30. The information and data input via the communication unit 30 include various information on a network such as the Internet. The information on the usage environment estimated by the usage environment estimation unit 11 is output to the factor estimation unit 15.

  The factor estimating unit 15 estimates a factor affecting the usage environment based on the usage environment information (estimated result) estimated by the usage environment estimation unit 11. The factor estimating unit 15 estimates relatively bad or absolutely bad usage environment information from the estimated usage environment information, and estimates factors affecting the usage environment. The factor estimating unit 15 estimates a good factor when a factor having a good effect as well as a bad effect is estimated.

  In this embodiment, the use environment estimating unit 11 and the factor estimating unit 15 will be described separately. However, the use environment estimating unit 11 and the factor estimating unit 15 are integrated, and the usage environment estimating unit 11 and the factor estimating unit 15 For components that can be presumed to be affecting the environment (for example, components that are clearly affecting, such as typical allergy-causing substances such as mites and typical sick house syndrome-causing substances such as formaldehyde) A configuration for estimating the usage environment may be used.

  The feedback unit 16 feeds back the component information of the attached substance and the factor information estimated by the use environment estimation unit 11 to the user of the filter device. In the present embodiment, the feedback unit 16 uses the communication unit 30 to transmit the factor information estimated by the factor estimation unit together with the component information of the attached substance to the filter device or the communication terminal associated with the filter device. Send to device. The fed-back information is displayed (displayed) on the display unit of the filter device or the communication terminal device, or is presented (notified) to the device user by, for example, outputting sound.

  The method for feeding back information to the device user by the feedback unit 16 is not particularly limited. When the filter device is not an IoT home appliance, the method may be presented by sending a printed matter to the device user. . In such a case, the feedback unit 16 provides a printing device that outputs a printed material to be sent to the device user, a printing instruction device that sends data used for printing to the printing device, and an administrator that manages the environment improvement promotion device 1. On the other hand, it is an instruction device that instructs the device user to feed back information by display, voice, or the like.

  According to the environment improvement promotion device 1 as described above, the state of the indoor environment can be visualized (visualized) by the device user. You can know the clue of.

  In addition, the configuration is such that information of the estimated factor (factor information) and / or advice is fed back to the device user together with the analysis data of the substance attached to the filter. In addition to knowing, it is possible to know the cause or improvement plan that is a hint for improvement. As a result, the user can be made aware of the improvement of the indoor environment and the living environment, which can lead to a root cause measure that could not be realized when the filter device is used as usual. .

  It should be noted that the user can know the substance and the cause affecting the indoor environment only by feeding back the analysis data of the substance adhering to the filter to the user, which is effective. The invention of the present application also includes a configuration that only feeds back analysis data of the substance adhering to the filter.

  Hereinafter, the environment improvement promotion device 1 will be described more specifically. The substance adhering to the filter of the filter device is collected, for example, through a collection company. The analysis of the collected attached substances is performed using an existing analysis service. The analysis service specifies the type and amount of the adhering substance using existing technology, and generates analysis data.

  The analysis service detects plants, organisms, particulate matter, chemical substances, fiber substances, garbage, food, body-derived substances, and the like. More specifically, hair, dandruff and dirt, mold and bacteria, mites, mite dung, insects (other than mites), insect (other than mites) dung, cotton dust, food waste, garbage, pollen, soot and dust, Detects combustion gas, earth and sand, formaldehyde, odorous gas, etc. Note that a volatile organic compound (V0C) other than formaldehyde or a highly volatile organic compound (VVOC) may be detected.

  Among them, “hair, dandruff, and dirt” are substances derived from the human body and pets. Hair includes pet hair in addition to human hair. "Moulds and bacteria, mites (living body, dead body), mite dust, insects (living body, dead body), insect dung, cotton dust, food waste, garbage" are substances derived from daily life. Garbage includes waste such as paper, wood, resin, and metal.

  "Pollen, soot and dust, and combustion gas" are substances derived from air. Soot and dust include particulate matter such as PM2.5, soot and tar. The combustion gas contains chemical substances such as dioxin, SOx, and NOx. "Soil, formaldehyde, odorous gas" are substances derived from the environment. Odor gases include ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and the like. Gases such as combustion gas, formaldehyde, and odorous gas are analyzed by secondary component analysis different from analysis that specifies substances other than gases, or by a sensor provided in a filter device or a sensor located in the vicinity. It is specified in combination with the detection by the sensor that performs the detection.

  The use environment estimating unit 11 determines, as the use environment, the personal composition (family composition), sanitary condition, physical condition, etc. of the person living or working in the installation space of the filter device, based on the components derived from the human body contained in the attached substance. presume.

  The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the presence of the pet, the physical condition of the pet, the sanitary state of the pet, and the like in the installation space of the filter device as the use environment, based on the pet-derived components included in the attached substance.

  The use environment estimating unit 11 determines, as the use environment, the sanitary condition of the installation space of the filter device, the purpose of use of the installation space (the type of room), and Of living goods, living activities (life styles, preferences), living styles, attributes, and the like of persons living or working in the installation space.

  The use environment estimating unit 11 estimates the airtightness and air pollution state of the installation space of the filter device, the presence of a smoker in the installation space, and the like as the use environment based on the components derived from the air contained in the attached substance. I do.

  The use environment estimating unit 11 determines, based on the environment-derived components contained in the adhering substance, the presence of a route of intrusion of earth and sand into the installation space of the filter device and the presence of a causative substance of sick house syndrome in the installation space. Then, information on the odor around the installation space is estimated.

  Next, a use environment that can be estimated from the attached substance of the filter will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an estimation example of estimating a use environment of a filter device from a substance adhering to a filter. In addition, the factor estimation by the factor estimating unit 15 and information fed back by the feedback unit 16 according to the estimated factor information will be described.

  The No. 1: use environment estimation unit 11 in FIG. 2 estimates the family structure of the use environment, the presence or absence of a pet, the physical condition of a person, and the physical condition of a pet from “hair (human, pet)”. Hair has different colors, presence / absence, hardness, length, etc., for each individual. Therefore, the number of family members can be estimated from the hair. When gray hair is mixed, the presence of an elderly person can be estimated, and when pet hair is detected, the presence of a pet can be estimated. It is also possible to estimate the kind and number of pets from pet hair. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the physical condition of the pet can be estimated from the amount of hair included.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates a usage environment in which the pet has a lot of hair loss and has a problem with the physical condition of the pet, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that deteriorates the environment. . The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "A lot of hair loss of the pet is detected. There may be a problem with the physical condition of the pet."

  No.2 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the hygiene state of the human body and the physical condition of the person from “dandruff / dirt”. If there is a problem in the aspect of physical hygiene or health care (such as constitution), the amount of dandruff and grime increases relatively. Therefore, when the amount of dandruff and grime is relatively large, it can be estimated that there is a problem in terms of physical hygiene or health care.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates a usage environment that has a problem in terms of physical hygiene or health care, the factor estimation unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment. The feedback unit feeds back a message such as, for example, "Dander and dirt is detected in a relatively large amount. There may be a problem in physical hygiene or health care."

  No.3 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimating unit 11 estimates the living condition in the installation space and the sanitary condition of the installation space from “molds and bacteria”. In a temperature / humidity environment where mold and bacteria can easily inhabit, or when ventilation is poor due to furniture arrangement, storage density, etc., the number of molds and bacteria detected increases. Therefore, when the number of detected molds / bacteria is relatively large, it can be estimated that the temperature / humidity environment in which the molds / bacteria can easily inhabit, or the furniture arrangement, storage density, and the like affect the air permeability. Also, the number of detected molds and bacteria increases when the cleaning frequency is low. Therefore, when the number of detected molds and bacteria is relatively large, it can be estimated that there is a problem in the cleaning frequency.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 estimates a use environment having a lot of mold and a problem with the temperature / humidity environment, air permeability, or cleaning frequency, the factor estimating unit 15 causes the factor estimating unit 15 to deteriorate the environment. It is estimated that it is not. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "A little amount of mold / bacteria is detected. There may be problems in the temperature / humidity environment, air permeability, and cleaning frequency."

  No. 4 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the habitat of the mites and insects and the sanitary condition of the installation space from “mite and insects (living body, carcass, dung)”. Mites are generated from sources such as bedding, rugs and stuffed animals. Therefore, when a tick is detected, the presence of the source in the installation space can be estimated. In addition, mites occur more frequently in a temperature / humidity environment where they can easily live or in a sanitary condition. Therefore, when the number of detected mites is relatively large, it can be estimated that the environment is a temperature and humidity environment where mites can easily live, or the state is hygienic. When an insect (other than a tick) is detected, the existence of an intrusion route such as an open part (entrance or window) can be estimated. It also provides clues to the area and season in which insects occur.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates that the number of ticks is large, the source of the ticks is present, and the temperature and humidity environment in which the ticks easily live and the usage environment in a sanitary condition, the factor estimating unit 15 Presumed to be a factor that is deteriorating the environment. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "A small number of ticks have been detected. There may be a problem with the temperature / humidity environment or hygiene condition."

  No. 5 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the room type of the installation space and the daily necessities in the installation space from “cotton dust”. Cotton dust is generated from bedding, sofas, cushions, clothing, and the like. Therefore, when the amount of cotton dust is remarkably large, it can be estimated that the installation space is a bedroom, a room where a sofa or cushion is placed, or a room with carpets.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates the type of the room where the amount of cotton dust is remarkably large and the type of room in which cotton dust is likely to occur or the usage environment with daily necessities, the factor estimation unit 15 It is presumed that this is a bad factor. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "A lot of cotton dust is detected. The cause may be a sofa or cushion."

  No. 6 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the user's preference and the user's lifestyle (style of life) from “food waste”. In families with toddlers and elementary school children, food scraps such as garbage can easily be scattered. In the process where the baby is present, powdered milk and the like are easily scattered. Also, at home where bread and sweets using flour or the like are made, flour is easily scattered. Therefore, from the food waste, it is possible to estimate the attributes of the user, for example, the presence of an infant or an elementary school child, the presence of an infant, the handmade sweets, and the like. In addition, by specifying the food (cookie, rice cracker, bread, snack) that has caused the food waste, the user's preference can be estimated. In addition, when the amount of food waste is relatively large, it can be estimated that there is a hygiene problem (lifestyle problem) such as a daily activity in which the food waste scatters daily and a low cleaning frequency.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 estimates a use environment having a hygienic problem, such as a scattering of food debris, a daily activity in which the food debris scatters daily, and a low cleaning frequency, The factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "a little scrap of candy is detected. There may be a problem with the cleaning frequency."

  No. 7 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the room type of the installation space and the daily necessities in the installation space from “garbage”. Frequently used daily necessities, or garbage, which is miscellaneous waste, may be generated with work such as learning and work. Therefore, there is a possibility that frequently used daily necessities can be estimated based on the garbage, and a type of room (use of the room) can also be estimated. For example, when a large amount of wood chips is detected, it can be estimated that the work room is a work room like woodwork. Alternatively, when a large amount of lint and cloth waste is detected, it can be estimated that the room is a work room for producing cloth products such as clothes.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates a usage environment such as a room where work is performed, such as learning and work, where the amount of garbage is relatively large, the factor estimating unit 15 may Presumed to be the cause. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "a little miscellaneous waste such as paper dust is detected. There may be a problem with the cleaning frequency."

  No. 8 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the airtightness of the installation space from “pollen”. Near open areas such as entrances and windows, pollen enters with the outside air. Also, in a space where clothes are changed or a space where laundry is taken in, pollen adheres to clothes and enters. Therefore, if pollen is detected in a relatively large amount, it is estimated that the pollen is adjacent to an opening such as an entrance or window that is a path for pollen to enter, or a space for changing clothes, a space for taking in laundry, etc. it can.

  For example, when the usage environment estimating unit 11 estimates the usage environment adjacent to the open part which is pollen-rich and has a pollen intrusion route, the factor estimating unit 15 determines that this is a factor that makes the environment worse. Presumed to be. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "A lot of pollen is detected. Are windows and doors left open for a long time?"

  No. 9 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the airtightness of the installation space, the air pollution of the installation environment, and the presence of a smoker from “smoke and dust”. As with pollen, near the open area such as the entrance and windows, PM2.5 and soot derived from the exhaust gas enter together with the outside air. Therefore, when PM2.5 or soot is detected, it is possible to estimate the adjacency with an opening such as an entrance or a window, which serves as an intrusion route. In addition, in the case of particulate matter such as tar derived from tobacco, it can be estimated that there is a smoker in the installation space and that the installation space is a space such as a store where people enter and leave. In addition, the existence of the effect of the yellow sand phenomenon can be estimated.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 estimates that the use environment is adjacent to the open part which has a lot of PM2.5 and is an intrusion path of PM2.5, the factor estimator 15 makes the environment worse. Presumed to be the cause. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as “PM2.5 is detected in large quantities. Are windows and doors left open for a long time?”.

  No. 10 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the airtightness and air pollution of the installation space from “combustion gas”. The combustion gas is detected by component analysis in a state where it is attached to particulate matter that is a source of soot and dust. Therefore, when the combustion gas is detected, it is possible to estimate the proximity to an open part such as an entrance or a window, as in the case of soot and dust. Further, when the combustion gas is detected, it is possible to estimate an installation area such as an urban area or an industrial area.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 detects the combustion gas and estimates the use environment adjacent to the opening such as the entrance or the window, which is an intrusion route, the factor estimating unit 15 deteriorates the environment. Presumed to be the cause. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as “PM2.5 is detected in large quantities. Are windows and doors left open for a long time?”.

  No. 11 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the intrusion route of earth and sand from “earth and sand”. Since Japanese houses generally do not go up on the foot, if the amount of sediment is remarkable, it can be estimated that the installation space is a place such as an office or a store where entry and exit on the foot are possible. In addition, even in the case of a house, it can be estimated that it is close to the entrance or the window.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 detects the earth and sand and estimates the use environment where the earth and sand intrusion route exists, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "Earth and sand have entered. Is there any problem with mud dropping and soaring around the entrance?"

  No. 12 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimating unit 11 estimates the building materials used in the installation space and the airtightness of the installation space from “volatile organic compounds, highly volatile organic compounds”. Since volatile organic compounds and highly volatile organic compounds are volatile, component detection in a state where they are transferred to some kind of substance is expected. Formaldehyde, a type of volatile organic compound, is a causative substance of so-called sick house syndrome and is contained in adhesives, preservatives, and the like. Therefore, when formaldehyde is detected, it is possible to estimate the presence of building materials, such as plywood, wallpaper, and heat insulating materials, which are sources, and poor air permeability.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 detects formaldehyde and estimates the presence of building materials, such as plywood, wallpaper, and heat insulating material, as a source or a poorly ventilated use environment, the factor estimating unit 15 determines that Is presumed to be a factor that is causing the problem. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as “Formaldehyde has been detected. There may be a problem with the building material”.

  No. 13 in FIG. 2: The use environment estimation unit 11 estimates the cycle information of the installation space from “odor gas”. Like the volatile organic compound and the highly volatile organic compound, it is supposed that the detection of the component in a state where the odorous gas is attached to any substance. Odor gases are generated from spoilage and excrement. Therefore, when an odor gas is detected, it is possible to estimate the presence of a source of decay or excreta near the installation space, or the intrusion by wind from an external source.

  For example, when the use environment estimating unit 11 detects the odor gas and estimates the use environment in which the sources of putrefaction and excrement are present near the installation space, the factor estimating unit 15 causes the environment to deteriorate. Presumed to be the cause. The feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "Odor gas has been detected. There may be sources of spoilage and excrement."

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a mechanism for estimating a use environment from substances adhering to the filter 52 of the filter device 51 using the environment improvement promotion device 1, estimating factors affecting the use environment, and feeding back to the device user. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the environment improvement promotion device 1 is connected to the control server 40 via a network 55. The control server 40 is a control server that controls the operation of the IoT-equipped filter device 51. The control server 40 receives the operation data from the filter device 51, grasps the operation state of the filter device 51, and enables the predetermined communication terminal device 42 to remotely control the filter device 51. The predetermined communication terminal device 42 is a communication terminal device linked to the filter device 51.

  Although the environment improvement promotion device 1B and the control server 40 are described separately here, the control server 40 may be provided with the environment improvement promotion device 1B. When the environment improvement promotion device 1B is a server, a plurality of servers may be separately provided with the use environment estimation unit 11, the factor estimation unit 15, and the feedback unit 16.

  The filter 52 of the filter device 51 installed in the user's home 50 is carried to the analysis service unit 53 by a collection company or the like, and the attached substance is analyzed. The analysis data (including at least the type and amount of the attached substance) of the attached substance is input to the environment improvement promotion device 1, and the use environment estimating unit 11 uses the filter device of the user home 50 based on the analysis data of the attached substance. The use environment of 51 is estimated. The estimation result is sent to the factor estimating unit 15, and the factor estimating unit 15 estimates a factor affecting the usage environment based on the estimated usage environment information (estimation result). The estimation information estimated by the factor estimating unit 15 is sent to the feedback unit 16 and sent to the filter device 51 or the communication terminal device 42 linked to the filter device together with the analysis data as the component information of the attached substance. 55.

  As a result, the environment state can be "visualized" to the device user, and the device user can know the dirt affecting the indoor environment and the health and the clue of the generation source. In addition, since filter maintenance is an opportunity to gain an understanding of the environment and feel the effects, it is expected that filter maintenance will be performed spontaneously with positive motivation. Improve, and higher environmental improvement can be expected.

  In addition, when filters are replaced at the right time, the initial performance of the filter equipment is continuously demonstrated, and both equipment users and equipment manufacturers benefit from reduced defects and environmental / health preservation performance. Can be provided.

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

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the second embodiment. The difference between the environment improvement promotion device 1A of the present embodiment and the environment improvement promotion device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is that the environment improvement promotion device 1A includes a use environment estimation unit 11A instead of the use environment estimation unit 11, and The point is that the storage unit 20 includes the past data storage unit 22.

  The usage environment estimating unit 11A has a usage environment change detection function (change detection unit) that compares the input analysis data of the attached substance with the analysis data of the previous attached substance of the same device and detects a change in the usage environment. are doing. The past data storage unit 22 stores analysis data of past adhering substances.

  In the example of No. 1 in FIG. 2, the use environment estimating unit 11A detects a change in the family structure, the presence or absence of a pet, the physical condition of a person, and the physical condition of the pet. For example, when “pet hair” that has not been detected until the previous time is detected, the use environment estimation unit 11A estimates the possibility of starting to keep a pet as the use environment. The factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment. In this case, the feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as “animal hair that has not been detected before has been detected. Did you keep a pet?”.

  In the case of No. 2 in FIG. 2, the use environment estimating unit 11A detects a change in the physical hygiene aspect or the health care aspect, and the amount of “dandruff and dirt” is smaller than before. It is presumed that the physical hygiene or health care has been improved, and conversely, if the amount of “dandruff / dirt” has increased, it is presumed that the physical hygiene or health care has deteriorated. When the use environment estimating unit 11A estimates that the amount of “dandruff / dirt” has decreased and the use environment estimating unit 11A has improved in terms of physical hygiene or health care compared to before, the factor estimating unit 15 determines that It is estimated that it is not. In this case, the feedback unit 16 feeds back a message such as, for example, "The amount of dandruff and dirt detected has decreased. It appears that the physical hygiene or health care aspects have been improved."

  Similarly, in the examples of No. 3 to No. 13 in FIG. 2, the use environment estimation unit 11A detects a change in the use environment and estimates the use environment in consideration of the detected change.

  In such a configuration in which the data is compared with the past analysis data of the adhering substance, it is preferable that the period for collecting the adhering substance of the filter is fixed to make the adhering period (time length) of the adhering substance uniform. As a result, the comparison can be performed accurately, and the use environment can be estimated more accurately.

  By estimating the usage environment in consideration of the change, the factor estimating unit 15 can estimate the factors affecting the usage environment based on the past usage environment information. The given factor can be more accurately estimated.

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

  FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the third embodiment. The difference between the environment improvement promotion device 1B of the present embodiment and the environment improvement promotion device 1A shown in FIG. 4 is that the environment improvement promotion device 1B includes a use environment estimation unit 11B instead of the use environment estimation unit 11A, and the reference information The difference is that a reference information storage unit 21B is provided instead of the storage unit 21, and an additional information storage unit 23 is provided in the storage unit 20. The use environment estimating unit 11B estimates the use environment in consideration of the additional information, and performs estimation linked to even the situation until the attached substance that cannot be estimated from the attached substance alone adheres to the filter.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a mechanism for estimating a use environment from substances adhering to the filter 52 of the filter device 51 using the environment improvement promotion device 1B, estimating a factor affecting the use environment, and feeding back to the device user. It is.

  The operation data received by the control server 40 from the filter device 51 includes information on the time when the filter device 51 is turned on / off, information on an operation mode during operation, information on operation intensity, and the like. The operation data also includes various information such as information indicating that the replacement of the filter 52 has been performed.

  In addition, the control server 40 receives sensor information from a sensor provided in the filter device 51 or a sensor in the installation space of the filter device 51 or sensors surrounding the installation space, and obtains information on the installation environment of the filter device 51. I know. Sensors include, for example, a dirt sensor that detects dust and gas, a human sensor that detects the presence of a person, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor, an opening and closing that detects opening and closing of a door, a door, a window, or a refrigerator door. There are sensors and so on.

  Further, the control server 40 is connected to the external information server 41, and in addition to weather and seasonal information, external information which is an external factor affecting the substance attached to the filter, such as climate information and air pollution information, is externally transmitted. Obtained from the information server 41.

  Here, a configuration in which the environment improvement promotion device 1B acquires information from the external information server 41 via the control server 40 is exemplified. However, the configuration may be such that the environment improvement promotion device 1B acquires information from the external information server 41 without going through the control server 40. Although the environment improvement promotion device 1B and the control server 40 are described separately, the control server 40 may include the environment improvement promotion device 1B.

  Such a control server 40 automatically operates the filter device 51 in an optimal mode based on operation data, sensor information, and external information such as weather and seasons, and sets a guideline for an optimal replacement time of the filter 52. The communication terminal device 42 is notified.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the control server 40 transmits external information such as seasonal, climate, and air pollution information, which are external factors, to the environmental improvement promotion device 1B together with the driving data and the sensor information. The operation data, the sensor information, and the external information are sequential information that changes sequentially.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the operation data, the sensor information, and the external information of the filter device 51 acquired from the control server 40 are additional information and are stored in the additional information storage unit 23. The operation data, the sensor information, and the external information are linked to the corresponding filter device 51. The reference information storage unit 21B also stores reference information necessary for estimating the usage environment using the driving data, sensor information, and external information. It is preferable that the reference information is appropriately updated with information / data input via the input unit 31 or the communication unit 30.

  The use environment estimating unit 11B estimates the use environment by adding (combining and linking) the additional information to the input analysis data of the attached substance. It is preferable that the added operation data, sensor information, and external information are acquired during a period corresponding to a period during which the adhered substance adheres. This adds sequential information until the adhered substance, which cannot be estimated only from the adhered substance, adheres to the filter, so that the use environment can be estimated with higher accuracy.

  Next, a use environment that can be estimated from driving data, sensor information, and external information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an estimation example of estimating the use environment of the filter device 51 from the driving data, sensor information, and external information that are additional information.

  No. 14 in FIG. 7: Information on the operation mode such as power ON / OFF, operation state, and setting information is obtained from the operation data of the air conditioner (air conditioner), the air purifier, the ventilator, etc., which are the filter devices 51. be able to. If the air conditioner is an air conditioner, the use environment estimation unit 11B, based on the information on the operation mode, determines whether the air conditioner includes the air including the switching of the cooling / heating, the operation intensity, the set temperature, the selected course (automatic, good night, energy saving, etc.). Estimate the usage habits of the harmonizer. Further, the usage environment estimating unit 11B can also estimate the occurrence status of an error, maintenance stop, or the like based on the information on the operation mode.

  No. 15 in FIG. 7: Information on the indoor environment and the outside air temperature can be obtained from changes in the detection values of the temperature and humidity sensors (temperature sensor and humidity sensor), which are one of the sensor information. The use environment estimating unit 11B can estimate the air-conditioning state, ventilation state, and the like of the installation space by linking the information on the indoor environment and the outside air temperature with the weather information, which is one of the external information.

  No. 16 in FIG. 7: Information on the occupied room (the state where people and pets are present) in the installation space can be obtained from the change in the detection value of the human sensor, which is one of the sensor information. The use environment estimating unit 11B can estimate the number of occupants in the installation space, the high activity state / low activity state, and the like from the information on the occupancy.

  No. 17 in FIG. 7: Information on the influence of sunlight in the installation space and ON / OFF of illumination can be obtained from a change in the detection value of the illuminance sensor, which is one of the sensor information. The usage environment estimating unit 11B can estimate the time zone when the user is out, the time zone at which the user is at home, the bedtime, the wake-up time, and the like from the information of the influence of the sunshine and the ON / OFF of the lighting.

  No. 18 in FIG. 7: Open / close information of a door, window, curtain, refrigerator door, or the like in the installation space can be obtained from the detection of the open / close sensor, which is one of the sensor information. The usage environment estimating unit 11B can estimate the time at which the user goes out, the time at which the user returns home, the life rhythm, and the like, based on the information on opening and closing the door, window, curtain, or door of the refrigerator.

  No. 19 in FIG. 7: Information on dust and gas in the installation space can be obtained from the detection value of the dirt sensor, which is one of the sensor information. The use environment estimating unit 11B estimates air dirt, dirt on the filter 52, and the like from information on dust and gas. It also estimates the presence of gas. Further, it is possible to estimate the timing of occurrence of tobacco, pollen, dust, odor, etc. (lifestyle, external influence cycle, etc.).

  Next, a use environment that can be estimated by associating the attached substance of the filter with the additional information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an estimation example of estimating the usage environment of the filter device by associating the attached substance of the filter with the additional information.

  No. 20 in FIG. 8: When a large amount of cotton dust is contained, it is not possible to estimate how the cotton dust has accumulated (information along time) by the estimation from the attached substance. However, by associating the information on the operating state obtained from the operation mode, it is possible to estimate how the cotton dust has accumulated. For example, when it is estimated that the filter device is an air purifier and that it is strongly driven in the morning and evening in the automatic mode from the information on the operating state, the use environment estimating unit 11B sets the installation space in the bedroom and generates cotton dust. Isn't the cause due to raising and lowering the futon in the morning and evening? Estimate compositely as follows.

  When the usage environment estimating unit 11B estimates in this way, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment, and the feedback unit 16 outputs, for example, "a lot of cotton dust is detected. In the case of the bedroom, it may be due to raising and lowering the futon in the morning and evening. "

  No. 21 in FIG. 8: When a lot of molds and bacteria are contained, it is not possible to estimate until the time when molds and bacteria occur (information along time) by estimation from the attached substance. However, by associating the temperature and humidity information of the sensor information with the seasonal information of the external information, it is possible to estimate the cause of the occurrence of mold and bacteria. For example, if it is estimated that the temperature and humidity are maintained at a high level during the time of preparing a meal, although the season is not easy for mold and bacteria, the use environment estimating unit 11B determines that ventilation during cooking is poor. Isn't it? And complex estimation.

  When the usage environment estimating unit 11B estimates in this way, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment, and the feedback unit 16 returns, for example, “the mold and bacteria are detected. May be due to lack of ventilation during cooking. "

  No. 22 in FIG. 8: When the pet contains a lot of hair, it is not possible to estimate the activity of the pet by the estimation from the attached substance. However, by linking with the driving mode, the activity state of the pet can be estimated. For example, if it is estimated that the filter device is an air purifier and the air purifier is frequently and strongly operated in the automatic mode, the use environment estimating unit 11B checks whether the pet is in a high activity state during the day. And complex estimation.

  When the usage environment estimating unit 11B estimates in this way, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment, and the feedback unit 16 outputs, for example, "a lot of pet hair is detected. The pet may be moving around and causing it to fly away. "

  No. 23 in FIG. 8: When soot and dust are included, it is not possible to estimate the timing at which soot and dust intrude from the estimation based on the attached substance. However, it is possible to estimate the generation timing of smoke estimated from the detection information of the dirt sensor. For example, when it is used as a room where smoking is possible, and when it is estimated that the time of occurrence is from time 〜 to time 、 and from time x to time × 使用, the use environment estimation unit 11B is used as a room where smoking is possible, and ○ Isn't the break time between × hour and × hour? And complex estimation.

  When the usage environment estimating unit 11B makes such an estimation, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates whether the factor is deteriorating the environment, and the feedback unit 16 outputs, for example, a message that “fine particles derived from tobacco are detected. It seems that many times have been detected at ○ hour to ○ hour, × hour to × hour ”.

  When estimating the use environment, the use environment estimation unit 11B may use the position information of the filter device 51. The position information may be obtained from the control server 40, or may be linked to the filter information. By using the position information of the filter device 51, the estimation accuracy increases when estimating the habitat of the insects or estimating an external source such as odorous gas.

  When the environment improvement promotion device 1B is provided in the control server 40, the use environment estimation unit 11B (11, 1A) analyzes the substances adhering to the filters of a plurality of filter devices whose operation is controlled by the control server 40. Data can be viewed. Therefore, in this case, the usage environment estimation unit 11B may be configured to estimate the usage environment in consideration of locality based on the component information of the adhering substances of a plurality of filter devices in the same area. For example, when insects have occurred on the adhering substances of a plurality of filter devices in the same area, the insect occurrence area can be estimated.

  Further, the use environment of the entire user home 50 may be estimated by linking the analysis data of the attached substances of the plurality of filter devices 51 in the same user home 50. In that case, the filter device may be, for example, a vacuum cleaner and an air purifier. For example, in the case where dead pieces and molds of mites in the air collected by the air purifier and dandruff, dirt, food debris and the like that can be a substance causing the growth thereof are collected by the filter of the vacuum cleaner, It is possible to estimate the state of hygiene of living, which is a source or a breeding factor.

  When the usage environment estimating unit 11B estimates in this way, the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that this is a factor that is deteriorating the environment, and the feedback unit 16 determines, for example, that "dandruff, dirt, food waste A little more. It may be causing the increase of ticks and molds. "

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

  FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the fourth embodiment. The difference between the environment improvement promotion device 1C of the present embodiment and the environment improvement promotion device 1B shown in FIG. 5 is that the environment improvement promotion device 1C includes the advice generation unit 17 in the control unit 10 and the reference information storage unit 21B. Is provided with a reference information storage unit 21C instead of the reference information storage unit 21C.

  The advice generation unit 17 generates advice that may improve the usage environment based on the factor information estimated by the factor estimation unit 15. The advice suggests mitigation measures such as, for example, adjusting the temperature of the room, the ventilation method, replacing futons, using detergents, and improving lifestyle. In addition, if you are concerned about healthcare risks such as allergies, such as suggesting external services such as cleaning, we recommend meal menus and recipes that enhance immunity, and consultation with medical institutions.

  The reference information storage unit 21C further stores reference information necessary for the advice generation unit 17 to estimate advice based on the estimated factor information. It is preferable that the reference information is appropriately updated with information / data input via the input unit 31 or the communication unit 30.

  The feedback unit 16 associates the generated advice with the filter device or the filter device together with the component information of the attached substance and the factor information, or with the component information of the attached substance in place of the factor information, using the communication unit 30. To the communication terminal device.

FIG. 10 shows an example of using the environment improvement promotion device 1C to estimate a use environment from substances adhering to the filter 52 of the filter device 51, estimate a factor affecting the use environment, generate advice based on the factor, and It is an image figure of a mechanism which feeds back to a user.
FIG. 11 is an image diagram of a mechanism for estimating a use environment of the filter device 51 from a substance adhering to a filter 52 of the filter device 51, estimating a factor that is deteriorating the environment, and feeding back advice to the device user.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the feedback unit 16 links the advice generated by the advice generation unit 17 to the filter device or the filter device together with the component information (analysis data) of the attached substance using the communication unit 30. To the communication terminal device. The factor information may be transmitted together.

  Next, the advice generated by the environment improvement promotion device 1C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of advice generated by the environment improvement promotion device 1C.

  No. 24 in FIG. 11: From the hair + human sensor and the driving mode, the use environment estimating unit 11B estimates the family structure, the presence or absence of pets, the physical condition, and the life rhythm as the use environment. If the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 provides, for example, care for hair loss, introduction of a suitable cleaning tool, and the estimated number of residents and attributes (male and female, age group, etc.), We propose operation control (such as moderation and timer) of air conditioners and the like according to daily rhythm. In addition, when there is a pet, since the filter performance is greatly affected by the attachment of hair, etc., it is recommended that the frequency of care be increased or that a pet filter option be provided, if any.

  No. 25 in FIG. 11: the use environment estimation unit 11B estimates the hygiene condition and physical condition of the device user from dandruff / dirt + seasonal information and health information. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 recommends, for example, the indication of the source and the suggestion of hygiene habits for removal / prevention, as well as care products, external cleaning services, and medical checks. You may. In addition, a meal menu or a cooking method that enhances immunity in consideration of a constitutional problem such as allergy may be proposed.

  No. 26 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimation unit 11B estimates the living condition of the device user and the hygiene condition of the use environment from the mold / bacteria + temperature / humidity sensor and seasonal information. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 recommends, for example, encouraging cleaning and ventilation, and when the airtightness is high and there is a concern that moisture retention and dew condensation may occur, the advice generating unit 17 We recommend using them together.

  No. 27 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimating unit 11B estimates the habitat, the sanitary condition of the use environment, the daily necessities, and the room type from the mites / insects, cotton dust + dust sensors, and seasonal information. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 recommends, for example, cleaning and replacement of bedding and the like, and also recommends a change in season assumed from the area and climate as a care timing. Further, as a cleaning tool, use of a futon cleaner, a futon dryer, or the like, and insect repellent goods and pesticides may be proposed.

  No. 28 in FIG. 11: The usage environment estimating unit 11B estimates the daily necessities and the room type from miscellaneous items. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 suggests, for example, a source, a hygiene habit for removal and prevention, and a suitable cleaning tool.

  No. 29 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimation unit 11B estimates the preference and the lifestyle from the food waste. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 recognizes the occurrence state and urges removal / prevention measures, and proposes a cleaning tool suitable for scattering prevention and daily care.

  No. 30 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimation unit 11 </ b> B estimates airtightness from pollen + climate information. If the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 determines, for example, the removal of pollen when returning home or taking in laundry, the use of physical pollen countermeasures and air purifiers, the effective arrangement, and the like. Advise. We propose alarm bells and equipment control related to pollen scattering information.

  No. 31 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimation unit 11B estimates airtightness, air pollution, and tobacco from soot / dust and combustion gas. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 suggests, for example, a health risk and a countermeasure possibility such as an increase in airtightness of a room. In the case of tobacco-derived products, we propose the introduction of smoke separation and air purifiers.

  No. 32 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimating unit 11 </ b> B estimates the route of intrusion from the earth and sand + climate information. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 uses, for example, tools and devices suitable for removal (especially an air purifier in the case of PM2.5), an effective arrangement, and an intrusion route. It is recommended to take preventive measures such as shutting down. Further, a warning bell or device control associated with atmospheric information may be proposed.

  No. 33 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimating unit 11B estimates building materials and airtightness from the formaldehyde + gas sensor. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 indicates, for example, a health risk and suggests a countermeasure possibility such as review of building materials and promotion of ventilation.

  No. 34 in FIG. 11: The use environment estimation unit 11B estimates the surrounding information such as the presence of the generation source from the odor gas + odor sensor. When the factor estimating unit 15 estimates that the factor is a factor, the advice generating unit 17 proposes, for example, removal or cutoff of the generation source. In addition, it may be suggested that there is a possibility that it can be reduced by an activated carbon filter that can adsorb floating odors even if it is inevitable, or a device or chemical that removes attached odors.

  According to such an environment improvement promotion device 1C, it is possible to more effectively give a device user a clue to a dirt affecting the indoor environment and health and a clue to a generation source. Therefore, the user can easily know not only a cause that is a hint of improvement but also an improvement plan. As a result, it is possible to more effectively raise the user's awareness of the improvement of the indoor environment and the living environment, and to take measures against the root causes that could not be realized when the filter device was used as before. To improve the living environment of the device user effectively.

[Embodiment 5]
Another embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of description, members having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the environment improvement promotion device according to the fifth embodiment. The difference between the environment improvement promotion device 1D of the present embodiment and the environment improvement promotion device 1C shown in FIG. 10 is that the environment improvement promotion device 1D includes an operation setting unit 18 in the control unit 10.

  The operation setting unit 18 sets the operation of the filter device 51. The feedback unit 16 corrects the operation setting of the filter device 51 in the operation setting unit 18 for the advice that can be improved by changing the operation setting of the filter device 51 among the advices generated by the advice generation unit 17, The corrected operation setting is transmitted to the filter device 51 using the communication unit 30 to correct the operation.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of using the environment improvement promotion device 1D to estimate the use environment from the substances adhering to the filter 52 of the filter device 51, estimate the factors affecting the use environment, generate advice from the factors, and provide advice. FIG. 4 is an image diagram of a mechanism for feeding back by driving correction.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the feedback unit 16 links the advice generated by the advice generation unit 17 to the filter device or the filter device together with the component information (analysis data) of the attached substance using the communication unit 30. To the communication terminal device. The factor information may be transmitted together.

  The advice that can be improved by changing the operation setting of the filter device 51 is, for example, the operation control of the air conditioner or the like according to the life rhythm (control, timer, etc.) in the example of No. 24 in FIG. The operation of the filter device 51 is corrected instead of the proposal. In addition, the alarm and device control associated with pollen scattering information in the example of No. 30 in FIG. 11 and the alarm and device control associated with atmospheric information in the example of No. 32 in FIG. Is corrected.

  According to such an environment improvement promotion device 1D, the environment can be improved without the device user accessing the filter device 51 from the environment improvement promotion device 1D without bothering the user. However, since such a function may not be preferred by a device user, it is preferable that the function be configured so that the user can set whether or not the function is required.

[Example of software implementation]
The control unit 10 of the environment improvement promotion devices 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed on an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or a CPU (Central Processing Unit). And may be realized by software using.

  In the latter case, the environmental improvement promotion devices 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D are configured to execute a command of a program, which is software for realizing each function, and the computer (or CPU) to read the program and various data. It has a recorded ROM (Read Only Memory) or a storage device (these are referred to as “recording media”), a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the above-mentioned program, and the like. Then, the computer (or CPU) reads the program from the recording medium and executes the program, thereby achieving the object of the present invention. As the recording medium, a “temporary tangible medium” such as a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, or a programmable logic circuit can be used. Further, the program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (a communication network, a broadcast wave, or the like) capable of transmitting 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 above-described program is embodied by electronic transmission.

[Summary]
The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a use environment estimation unit that estimates a use environment in which the filter device is used, based on component information of a substance attached to a filter of a household filter device. 11 and a factor estimating unit 15 for estimating a factor affecting the use environment based on the use environment information estimated by the use environment estimation unit.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 2 of the present invention, in the above aspect 1, further feeds back the component information of the attached substance and the factor information estimated by the use environment estimation unit to the user of the filter device. It may be configured to include a feedback unit.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to the third aspect of the present invention is the same as the second aspect, further including a communication unit that communicates with an external device, wherein the feedback unit uses the communication unit to determine the component information of the attached substance. The factor information estimated by the use environment estimation unit may be transmitted to the filter device or a communication terminal device associated with the filter device.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 4 of the present invention, in the aspect 1, the advice generation that generates the advice that may improve the use environment based on the factor information estimated by the factor estimation unit. It may be configured to further include a unit.

  The environment improvement promotion apparatus 1 according to an aspect 5 of the present invention further includes the component information of the adhering substance and the advice generated by the advice generator, or the component information of the adhering substance and the factor estimation in the aspect 4. It is good also as a structure provided with the feedback part which feeds back the factor information and the advice estimated by the section to the user of the filter device.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to aspect 6 of the present invention further includes a communication unit that communicates with an external device in the above-described embodiment 5, and the feedback unit uses the communication unit to perform component information of the attached substance and The advice generated by the advice generating unit, or the component information of the attached substance and the factor information and the advice estimated by the factor estimating unit are linked to the filter device or the filter device. It may be configured to transmit to an existing communication terminal device.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 7 of the present invention further includes an operation setting unit configured to set an operation of the filter device in the above aspect 6, wherein the feedback unit is created by the advice generation unit. Among the advices described above, for the advice that can be improved by changing the operation setting of the filter device, the operation setting unit corrects the operation setting of the filter device and corrects the operation of the filter device using the communication unit. The configuration for transmitting the setting may be adopted.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 8 of the present invention is the configuration according to the above aspects 1 to 7, wherein the use environment estimating unit further estimates the use environment by adding additional information to component information of the attached substance. Is also good.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to aspect 9 of the present invention may be configured such that, in the aspect 8, the additional information is operation information of the filter device.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 10 of the present invention, in the aspect 8, further includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a human sensor, and a dirt sensor, wherein the additional information has a detection area in a space where the filter device is installed. May be configured to be at least one piece of detection information.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 11 of the present invention may be configured such that, in the aspect 8, the additional information is at least one of information indicating a season, information indicating a climate, and air pollution information. Good.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 12 of the present invention, in any one of the aspects 8 to 11, further comprising a communication unit that communicates with an external device, and acquiring the additional information using the communication unit. It may be.

  The environment improvement promotion device 1 according to an aspect 13 of the present invention, according to any one of the aspects 1 to 12, compares the component information of the attached substance with the component information of a previous attached substance of the filter device. It may be configured to have a change detection unit that detects a change in the data.

  An environment improvement promotion system according to an aspect 14 of the present invention includes the environment improvement promotion device according to any one of the above aspects 1 to 13, and the filter device.

  A server according to an aspect 15 of the present invention is a server that controls the operation of a household filter device via a network, and includes the environment improvement promotion device according to any one of the aspects 1 to 13. I do.

  The server according to an aspect 16 of the present invention controls the operation of the plurality of household filter devices in the above aspect 15, and the use environment estimating unit attaches the plurality of household filter devices in the same area. Based on the component information of the substance, the configuration may be such that the use environment is estimated in consideration of locality.

  A filter analysis feedback method according to an aspect 17 of the present invention includes a collection step of collecting a filter of a household filter device, an analysis step of analyzing the attached substance of the collected filter, and an attached substance obtained in the analysis step. And feeding back the component information to the user of the filter device.

  A filter analysis feedback method according to an aspect 18 of the present invention, wherein in the above aspect 17, an environment estimating step of estimating a use environment in which the filter device is used, based on component information of the attached substance obtained by the analysis. Based on the estimated use environment information, further comprising a factor estimation step of estimating a factor affecting the use environment, and in the feedback step, the estimated factor information together with the component information of the attached substance. It is good also as a structure which feeds back to a user.

  The filter analysis feedback method according to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, further comprises the advice creation step of creating an advice that has a possibility of improving the use environment based on the estimated factor information in the above-described eighteenth aspect, In the step, the created advice may be fed back together with the component information of the attached substance and the estimated factor information or instead of the estimated factor information.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. The present invention is also applicable to embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Included in the technical scope. Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Environment improvement promotion device 10 Control unit 11 Usage environment estimation unit 11A, 11B Usage environment estimation unit (change detection unit)
15 factor estimation unit 16 feedback unit 17 advice generation unit 18 operation setting unit 20 storage unit 21, 21B, 21C reference information storage unit 22 past data storage unit 23 additional information storage unit 30 communication unit 31 input unit 32 output unit 40 control server 41 External information server 42 Communication terminal device 50 User home 51 Filter device 52 Filter 53 Analysis service unit 55 Network

Claims (19)

A use environment estimating unit for estimating a use environment in which the filter device is used, based on component information of a substance attached to a filter of a household filter device,
An environment improvement promotion device comprising: a factor estimating unit configured to estimate a factor affecting the use environment based on the use environment information estimated by the use environment estimation unit.   The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 1, further comprising a feedback unit that feeds back the component information of the attached substance and the factor information estimated by the use environment estimation unit to a user of the filter device. A communication unit that communicates with an external device,
The feedback unit, using the communication unit, the component information of the attached substance and the factor information estimated by the use environment estimation unit, the filter device or a communication terminal device associated with the filter device The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 2, wherein the transmission is performed.   The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 1, further comprising an advice generation unit configured to generate an advice that may improve the use environment based on the factor information estimated by the factor estimation unit.   The component information of the adhering substance and the advice generated by the advice generating unit, or the component information of the adhering substance and the factor information and the advice estimated by the factor estimating unit are fed back to the user of the filter device. The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 4, further comprising a feedback unit that performs the feedback. A communication unit that communicates with an external device,
The feedback unit, using the communication unit, the component information of the adhering substance and the advice generated by the advice generating unit, or the component information of the adhering substance and the factor information estimated by the factor estimating unit. The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 5, wherein the advice is transmitted to the filter device or a communication terminal device linked to the filter device. An operation setting unit that sets the operation of the filter device,
The feedback unit, among the advice created by the advice generation unit, for advice that can be improved by changing the operation setting of the filter device, correct the operation setting of the filter device in the operation setting unit, The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 6, wherein the corrected operation setting is transmitted to the filter device using the communication unit.   The environment improvement promotion device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the use environment estimation unit estimates the use environment by adding additional information to component information of the attached substance.   The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 8, wherein the additional information is operation information of the filter device.   The device according to claim 8, wherein the additional information is at least one of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a human sensor, and a dirt sensor having a detection area in a space where the filter device is installed. Environmental improvement promotion device.   The environment improvement promotion device according to claim 8, wherein the additional information is at least one of information indicating a season, information indicating a climate, and air pollution information. A communication unit that communicates with an external device,
The environment improvement promotion device according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the additional information is obtained using the communication unit.   13. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a change detecting unit configured to detect a change in a use environment by comparing component information of the attached substance with component information of a previous attached substance of the filter device. An environmental improvement promoting device according to the item.   An environment improvement promotion system comprising: the environment improvement promotion device according to any one of claims 1 to 13; and the filter device. A server that controls the operation of a household filter device via a network,
A server comprising the environment improvement promotion device according to any one of claims 1 to 13. Controls the operation of multiple household filter devices,
16. The use environment estimation unit according to claim 15, wherein the use environment estimation unit estimates a use environment in consideration of locality based on component information of attached substances of a plurality of household filter devices in the same area. server. A collection step for collecting the filter of the household filter device;
An analysis step of analyzing the attached substance of the collected filter;
A feedback step of feeding back component information of the attached substance obtained in the analysis step to a user of the filter device. An environment estimation step of estimating a use environment in which the filter device is used, based on the component information of the attached substance obtained in the analysis,
A factor estimating step of estimating a factor affecting the use environment based on the estimated use environment information,
18. The filter analysis feedback method according to claim 17, wherein in the feedback step, the estimated factor information is fed back to the user together with the component information of the attached substance. Based on the estimated factor information, further includes an advice creating step of creating an advice that may improve the use environment,
19. The filter analysis feedback method according to claim 18, wherein in the feedback step, the created advice is fed back together with the component information of the attached substance and the estimated factor information or instead of the estimated factor information.

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