JP4832077B2 - Air conditioning system and air conditioning apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioning system and an air conditioning apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an air conditioning system or apparatus detects an indoor temperature by a temperature sensor incorporated in an indoor unit or a remote controller that controls the operation of the indoor unit, and the indoor temperature is set using the remote controller or the like. The indoor air conditioning is performed by controlling the operation of the compressor of the outdoor unit, the fan of the indoor unit, and the like so as to coincide with the set temperature.

  In addition, there is known a scent generating device that releases scent into a room for the purpose of deodorizing the room and actively filling the room with aroma.

  However, in the above-described air conditioning system or apparatus, there is a problem that indoor air conditioning does not necessarily reflect the thermal comfort and uncomfortable feeling of a person in the room. Moreover, the above-mentioned scent generator has a problem that it does not release scent according to the sense of a person in the room.

Therefore, an air conditioning system has been proposed in which the sensation of a person in the room is measured by the amount of sweat and the pulse rate, which are physiological quantities of the autonomic nervous system, and the scent is released according to the measurement result (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
JP 2003-38630 A

  The air conditioning system of Patent Document 1 measures the sensation of a person in the room based on the amount of sweat and pulse rate that are physiological quantities of the autonomic nervous system, and releases the scent according to the measurement result. Rather than satisfying, the room can be filled with a scent according to each person's sense. However, the air conditioning system of Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to apply when adjusting the temperature and scent in a room where a plurality of people exist. In addition, how to make adjustments when the indoor environment becomes unpleasant for the individual sense in the so-called demand control mode that controls the amount of power used according to the amount of power in the power contract with the power company There is. And these may be the subject of the present invention.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the above subjects, and it aims at providing the air conditioning system and air conditioning apparatus which discharge | release a predetermined | prescribed fragrance to the predetermined space where a several person can exist.

  In order to achieve the above object, the inventor measures the environmental information including at least temperature information in the predetermined space, and releases the predetermined scent to the predetermined space based on the measured environmental information, thereby existing in the predetermined space. The present invention has been completed by finding out that it is possible to improve the workability of a person who works and to suppress discomfort. In particular, it is possible to achieve a predetermined purpose such as achieving the amount of power used for a predetermined period to be equal to or less than a predetermined amount, improve workability of a person existing in a predetermined space, and suppress discomfort. The present invention was completed. Furthermore, by releasing the scent according to the position of the person existing in the predetermined space and the information about each person, the workability of the person existing in the predetermined space is improved more finely and the discomfort is suppressed. The present invention has been completed.

  (1) Environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including at least temperature information in a predetermined space, control means for outputting a predetermined scent control signal based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition means, A scent generating means for generating a scent based on the predetermined scent control signal output by the control means, and the scent generated by the scent generating means can be released into the predetermined space, and at least of the predetermined space An air conditioning system comprising: an air conditioning unit capable of adjusting a temperature.

  The air conditioning system according to the invention of (1) outputs environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including at least temperature information in a predetermined space, and outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition means. And a scent generating means for generating a scent based on a predetermined scent control signal output by the control means, and a scent generated by the scent generating means can be released into the predetermined space and at least in the predetermined space Air conditioning means capable of adjusting the temperature. Thereby, this air conditioning system improves the environmental performance in the predetermined space by releasing a scent according to the environmental information including temperature information that greatly affects human senses (pleasant and uncomfortable) into the predetermined space. be able to. In other words, it is possible to improve the working efficiency of people existing in the predetermined space and to suppress discomfort. Moreover, while releasing a predetermined | prescribed fragrance and adjusting at least temperature of predetermined space, the environment in predetermined space can be adjusted more suitably. Further, by adjusting the humidity in addition to the temperature of the predetermined space, it is possible to more suitably adjust the environment in the predetermined space.

  (2) The air conditioning system according to (1), wherein the environmental information further includes at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information.

  In the air conditioning system according to the invention of (2), the environmental information further includes at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information. The scent according to the measurement result in each index can be emitted. Thereby, this air conditioning system can respond to an environmental situation that cannot be grasped by temperature. Moreover, the air conditioning system can measure the environment of a predetermined space with a plurality of indices, and release a scent according to the measured environment information to the predetermined space. Thereby, the air conditioning system can respond more delicately.

  (3) storage means for storing scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information, and the control means is configured to perform the predetermined based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information stored in the storage means. The air conditioning system according to (1) or (2), which outputs a scent control signal.

  The air conditioning system in the invention of (3) further comprises storage means for storing scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information, and the control means is scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information stored in the storage means. A predetermined scent control signal is output based on Thereby, the air conditioning system can take a fine response based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined environmental information stored in the storage means. Here, the scent information can include, for example, the scent type, the release amount, the release time, and the scent type and blending ratio when blended from a plurality of scents. The scent information preferably includes, for example, at least information on the scent type and the release amount.

  (4) The air conditioning system has a predetermined mode, the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode, and the control is performed when the air conditioning system is in the predetermined mode. The unit outputs the predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode stored in the storage unit.

  In the air conditioning system according to the invention of (4), the air conditioning system has a predetermined mode, the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode, and the air conditioning system is in the predetermined mode. The control means outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode stored in the storage means. For example, during a predetermined mode set to achieve a predetermined purpose, the air conditioning system performs temperature control or the like giving priority to achieving the predetermined purpose, and also provides discomfort in a predetermined space. The scent which can be suppressed is discharged to the predetermined space. Thereby, the predetermined purpose can be suitably achieved by suppressing human discomfort in the predetermined space in the process of achieving the purpose of the predetermined mode. Furthermore, by fulfilling the role of notifying that the predetermined scent is in the predetermined mode, each person in the predetermined space can recognize the purpose of the predetermined mode. Here, examples of the predetermined mode include an energy saving mode, a demand control mode, a relaxation mode, a concentration mode, and a sleepiness alarm mode.

  (5) Informing means for informing a predetermined time, and further comprising: the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time, and when the informing means informs the predetermined time, the control means Is the air conditioning system according to (3) or (4), wherein the predetermined scent control signal is output based on scent information corresponding to the predetermined time stored in the storage means.

  The air conditioning system according to the invention of (5) further includes notifying means for notifying a predetermined time, and the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time, and when the predetermined time is notified by the notifying means. The control means outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined time stored in the storage means. Thereby, the person who exists in the predetermined space can recognize time by predetermined fragrance. Also, to release a scent that suppresses adverse effects on biorhythms based on time (for example, morning: sleepy, morning: concentrating, before noon: hungry, afternoon: sleepy, evening: fatigue) and promotes positive effects. Thus, workability and the like can be improved.

  (6) The storage unit includes layout information including a layout of seats arranged in the predetermined space, and user information of the seat, and the control unit includes the layout information and the user information. The air conditioning system according to any one of (3) to (5), wherein the scent control signal is output based on the scent control signal.

  In the air conditioning system according to the invention of (6), the storage means has layout information including the layout of the seats arranged in a predetermined space and seat user information, and the control means includes the layout information and the user. A scent control signal is output based on the information. Thereby, since an air conditioning system discharge | releases a predetermined | prescribed fragrance based on each person's position in a predetermined space and the information regarding each person, delicate response | compatibility is attained. Furthermore, since the predetermined scent is released based on the information of the predetermined user and the user adjacent to the predetermined user, a finer response is possible. Specifically, information related to smoking can be included in the user information. For example, when the seats of the smoker and smoker are next to each other, the smell of tobacco can be deodorized to a predetermined scent. A scent can be included. Here, as user information, for example, presence information, occupation type information, smoking information, smoke disagreement information, neighbor seat information, and the like can be given.

  (7) The air conditioning unit includes one or a plurality of air outlets, the storage unit includes position information of the one or a plurality of air ports, and the control unit is configured based on the position information. Alternatively, a scent control signal relating to the scent emitted from each of the plurality of air outlets is output, and the scent generating means is emitted from each of the one or more air outlets based on the scent control signal output by the control means. The air conditioning system according to any one of (3) to (6).

  In the air conditioning system according to the invention of (7), the air conditioning means includes one or more air outlets, the storage means has position information of the one or more air outlets, and the control means is based on the position information. The scent control signal relating to the scent discharged from each of the one or more air outlets is output, and the scent generating means is released from each of the one or more air outlets based on the scent control signal output by the control means. Generate a scent. Thereby, an air conditioning system can respond more delicately. In particular, by taking into account the layout information and user information described above, it is possible to release a scent corresponding to the actual situation of each user.

  (8) The air conditioning system according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the scent generating means is capable of preparing a scent according to the predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents.

  In the air conditioning system according to the invention of (8), the scent generating means can prepare a scent according to a predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents. Thereby, while being able to mix | blend many fragrances from several basic fragrances, the container which accommodates the fragrance | flavor and fragrance | flavor required for this air conditioning system can be decreased. Further, for example, a blending ratio for blending the scent can be included in the scent information corresponding to the environmental information.

  (9) Environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including at least temperature information in a predetermined space, control means for outputting a predetermined scent control signal based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition means, A scent generating means for generating a scent based on the predetermined scent control signal output by the control means, and the scent generated by the scent generating means can be released into the predetermined space, and at least of the predetermined space An air conditioner comprising: an air conditioner capable of adjusting a temperature.

  The air conditioner according to the invention of (9) outputs environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including at least temperature information in a predetermined space, and outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the environmental information acquired by the environmental information acquisition means. A control means, a scent generating means for generating a scent based on a predetermined scent control signal output by the control means, a scent generated by the scent generating means can be released into the predetermined space, and at least the temperature of the predetermined space And an air conditioning means capable of adjusting. Thereby, this air conditioning apparatus improves the environmental performance in the predetermined space by releasing the scent according to the environmental information including the temperature information that has a great influence on human senses (pleasant and uncomfortable) into the predetermined space. be able to. In other words, it is possible to improve the working efficiency of people existing in the predetermined space and to suppress discomfort. Moreover, while releasing a predetermined | prescribed fragrance and adjusting at least temperature of predetermined space, the environment in predetermined space can be adjusted more suitably. Further, by adjusting the humidity in addition to the temperature of the predetermined space, it is possible to more suitably adjust the environment in the predetermined space.

  (10) The air conditioner according to (9), wherein the environmental information further includes at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information.

  In the air conditioner according to the invention of (10), the environmental information further includes at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information. The scent according to the measurement result in each index can be emitted. As a result, this air conditioner can cope with an environmental situation that cannot be grasped by temperature. In addition, the air conditioner can measure the environment of the predetermined space with a plurality of indices and release a scent according to the measured environment information to the predetermined space. Thereby, the air conditioning apparatus can take a finer response.

  (11) storage means for storing scent information corresponding to predetermined environment information, and the control means is configured to store the predetermined scent based on the scent information corresponding to the environment information stored in the storage means. The air conditioning apparatus according to (9) or (10), which outputs a control signal.

  The air conditioner according to the invention of (11) further comprises storage means for storing scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information, and the control means is scent information corresponding to the predetermined environment information stored in the storage means. A predetermined scent control signal is output based on Thereby, the air conditioning apparatus can take a fine response based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined environmental information stored in the storage means. Here, the scent information can include, for example, the scent type, the release amount, the release time, and the scent type and blending ratio when blended from a plurality of scents. The scent information preferably includes, for example, at least information on the scent type and the release amount.

  (12) The air conditioner has a predetermined mode, the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode, and the control is performed when the air conditioner is in the predetermined mode. The air conditioner according to (11), wherein the unit outputs the predetermined scent control signal based on scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode stored in the storage unit.

  In the air conditioner according to the invention of (12), the air conditioner has a predetermined mode, the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode, and the air conditioner is in the predetermined mode. The control means outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode stored in the storage means. For example, during a predetermined mode set to achieve a predetermined purpose, the air conditioner performs temperature control or the like giving priority to achieving the predetermined purpose, and also makes discomfort in a predetermined space. The scent which can be suppressed is discharged to the predetermined space. Thus, the predetermined object can be suitably achieved by suppressing human discomfort in the predetermined air in the process of achieving the object of the predetermined mode. Furthermore, by fulfilling the role of notifying that the predetermined scent is in the predetermined mode, each person in the predetermined space can recognize the purpose of the predetermined mode. Here, examples of the predetermined mode include an energy saving mode, a demand control mode, a relaxation mode, a concentration mode, and a sleepiness alarm mode.

  (13) An informing unit for informing a predetermined time is further provided, and the storage unit has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time, and when the informing unit notifies the predetermined time, The air conditioning apparatus according to (11) or (12), wherein the control unit outputs the predetermined scent control signal based on scent information corresponding to the predetermined time stored in the storage unit.

  The air conditioner according to the invention of (13) further comprises notifying means for notifying the predetermined time, and the storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time, and when the predetermined time is notified by the notifying means. The control means outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined time stored in the storage means. Thereby, the person who exists in the predetermined space can recognize time by predetermined fragrance. Also, to release a scent that suppresses adverse effects on biorhythms based on time (for example, morning: sleepy, morning: concentrating, before noon: hungry, afternoon: sleepy, evening: fatigue) and promotes positive effects. Thus, workability and the like can be improved.

  (14) The storage unit includes layout information including a layout of a seat arranged in the predetermined space, and user information of the seat, and the control unit includes the layout information and the user information. The air conditioning apparatus according to any one of (11) to (13), wherein the scent control signal is output based on the scent control signal.

  In the air conditioner according to the invention of (14), the storage means has layout information including a layout of a seat arranged in a predetermined space and seat user information, and the control means includes the layout information and the user. A scent control signal is output based on the information. Thereby, since an air conditioning apparatus discharge | releases a predetermined | prescribed fragrance based on the position of each person in a predetermined space and the information regarding each person, delicate response | compatibility is attained. Furthermore, since the predetermined scent is released based on the information of the predetermined user and the user adjacent to the predetermined user, a finer response is possible. Specifically, information related to smoking can be included in the user information. For example, when the seats of the smoker and smoker are next to each other, the smell of tobacco can be deodorized to a predetermined scent. A scent can be included. Here, as user information, for example, presence information, occupation type information, smoking information, smoke disagreement information, neighbor seat information, and the like can be given.

  (15) The air conditioner according to any one of (11) to (14), wherein the scent generating means is capable of preparing a scent according to the predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents.

  In the air conditioner according to the invention of (15), the scent generating means can prepare a scent according to a predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents. Thereby, while being able to mix | blend many fragrances from several basic fragrances, the container etc. which accommodate a fragrance | flavor and fragrance | flavor required for this air conditioning apparatus can be decreased.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the air conditioning system and air conditioning apparatus which discharge | release a predetermined | prescribed fragrance to the predetermined space where a several person can exist can be provided.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an air conditioning system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the air conditioning system of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of air conditioning means in the air conditioning system of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the air conditioning system of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an air conditioner of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the air-conditioning apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an example of a temperature-fragrance DB. FIG. 8 is an example of a humidity-scent DB. FIG. 9 is an example of the sound-scent DB. FIG. 10 is an example of a CO ₂ -scent DB. FIG. 11 shows an example of the odor-scent DB. FIG. 12 is an example of the mode basic DB. FIG. 13 is an example of the temperature-fragrance DB in the demand control mode. FIG. 14 is an example of the time-fragrance DB. FIG. 15 is an example of the layout information DB. FIG. 16 is an example of the user information DB. FIG. 17 is an example of the position information DB. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioning system when temperature information is acquired as environmental information. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioning system when temperature information and humidity information are acquired as environmental information. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioning system when temperature information, sound information, and odor information are acquired as environment information. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioning system when the air conditioning system is in a predetermined mode. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the air conditioning system according to a predetermined time. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining an operation different from that of FIG. 1 of the air conditioning system when temperature information is acquired as environment information.

“1” Overall Configuration of Air Conditioning System “1.1” The overall configuration of the air conditioning system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 1, an air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment includes sensors 7A, 7B, and 7C that are environment information acquisition means, a CPU 2 that is control means, a memory 3 that is storage means, an information input unit 4, and a fragrance. The fragrance | flavor accommodating part 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D and the fragrance | flavor preparation part 5 which comprise a generation | occurrence | production means, and indoor unit 8A, 8B, 8C and the outdoor unit 80 which comprise an air conditioning means are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sensors 7 </ b> A, 7 </ b> B, and 7 </ b> C are arranged in a predetermined space 9 and acquire environmental information of the predetermined space 9. The sensors 7A, 7B, and 7C can acquire at least temperature information, and can acquire at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information. For example, when acquiring temperature information, a predetermined temperature measurement sensor can be used. For example, when measuring humidity, a predetermined humidity measuring sensor can be used. For example, in order to measure sound, a sensor that measures the volume of a predetermined sound or a sensor that measures the volume of a sound in a predetermined frequency region can be used. For example, to measure the amount of carbon dioxide, a predetermined sensor for measuring carbon dioxide can be used. For example, when acquiring odor information, a sensor or the like that measures the amount of a predetermined volatile substance or the like can be used. In addition, a so-called known odor sensor can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sensors 7 </ b> A, 7 </ b> B, and 7 </ b> C output environmental information measurement results in the predetermined space 9 to the CPU 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 2 uses a fragrance storage unit 6A, 6B, 6C that constitutes a scent generating means to generate a predetermined scent control signal according to environmental information in the predetermined space 9 acquired by the sensors 7A, 7B, 7C. , 6D and output to the fragrance blending unit 5. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, a predetermined scent control signal is also output to the indoor unit side CPU 20 that controls the scent discharge unit 51. Here, in the present embodiment, the CPU is exemplified as the control means, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  The scent information includes at least information regarding the type of scent, and preferably includes information regarding the type and amount of scent. In addition, the scent information includes, for example, the scent type or the release amount, the release time (including both continuous and intermittent), and the scent type and blended when blended from a plurality of scents. Information such as ratios can be included.

  Here, CPU2 can output a predetermined | prescribed fragrance control signal based on the fragrance information corresponding to the environmental information memorize | stored in the memory 3 connected so that transmission / reception of a predetermined | prescribed electric signal is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the memory 3 is connected to the CPU 2 so that predetermined electrical signals can be transmitted and received. Here, the memory 3 is composed of, for example, a volatile or nonvolatile semiconductor memory element.

The memory 3 has a DB having scent information corresponding to predetermined environment information. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, temperature-scent DB 311 having scent information corresponding to temperature information, humidity-scent DB 313 having scent information corresponding to humidity information, and sound-scent information having scent information corresponding to sound information DB 315, CO ₂ -scent DB 317 having scent information corresponding to carbon dioxide amount information, scent-scent DB 319 having scent information corresponding to scent information, and the like. Details of the various DBs are as described later.

  The CPU 2 applies the environmental information acquired from the sensors 7A, 7B, and 7C to the above-described DB stored in the memory 3 to extract the predetermined scent information, and the predetermined scent is based on the extracted scent information. A control signal is output to the scent generating means or the like. When there are a plurality of environmental information, it applies to a plurality of DBs, extracts predetermined scent information based on a predetermined rule, and sends a predetermined scent control signal to the scent generating means based on the extracted scent information. Output.

  Further, the memory 3 includes a mode-scent DB 320 having scent information corresponding to a predetermined mode to be described later, a time-scent DB 330 having scent information corresponding to time, a layout information DB 340 having layout information including a seat layout, It has a user information DB 350 having information on the user who uses the seat, and a position information DB 360 having position information on the air outlets 83A, 83B, 83C. Details of the various DBs are as described later.

  Various DBs stored in the memory 3 can be appropriately modified by the information input unit 4 connected to the memory 3 so that a predetermined potential signal can be transmitted and received.

  The fragrance | flavor accommodating part 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D can accommodate a liquid fragrance | flavor, for example. The fragrance | flavor accommodated in the fragrance | flavor accommodating part 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D may be used individually, respectively, and may be mixed and used for predetermined fragrance by the fragrance | flavor preparation part 5. This is determined according to a predetermined scent control signal output from the CPU 2.

  For example, when the predetermined scent control signal from the CPU 2 includes control information regarding the scent type and blending ratio, the predetermined fragrance is blended at a predetermined blending ratio from the fragrance storage units 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D. It is dripped at the fragrance blending unit 5. And when the control information regarding the discharge | release amount and discharge | release time of fragrance is contained in the fragrance control signal from CPU2, the predetermined amount of fragrance | flavor which can respond to this discharge | release amount and discharge | release time from the fragrance | flavor preparation part 5 is indoor unit 8A, 8B, The liquid is sent to the scent discharge portion 51 accommodated in 8C and discharged into the predetermined space 9.

  In the scent discharge portion 51, for example, the liquid fragrance is sprayed with a predetermined particle size. The sprayed fragrance is sucked from the outdoor unit 80 and discharged to the predetermined space 9 such as the room from the air outlets 83A, 83B, 83C together with the outside air adjusted to a predetermined temperature by the temperature adjusting unit 81.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the indoor units 8A, 8B, and 8C are arranged in a predetermined space 9 such as a room. As shown in FIG. 2, the indoor units 8A, 8B, and 8C are a scent capable of spraying a fragrance sent from the scent blending unit 5 and a temperature adjusting unit 81 that can adjust the outside air sucked from the outdoor unit 80 to a predetermined temperature. The indoor unit side CPU20 which can control the discharge | release part 51, the temperature adjustment part 81, and the fragrance discharge | release part 51 is provided.

  The indoor unit side CPU 20 is connected to the CPU 2 so as to be able to transmit and receive predetermined electrical signals. The indoor unit side CPU 20 controls the temperature adjustment unit 81 and the scent discharge unit 51 by an electrical signal that conveys predetermined information from the CPU 2. Here, the outdoor unit side CPU 20 is composed of, for example, a volatile or nonvolatile semiconductor memory element.

“1.2” Modification A modification of the scent generating means in the air conditioning system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the scent generating means of the air conditioning system according to the modified embodiment discharges each fragrance directly into a predetermined space 9 such as a room and mixes the scent in the predetermined space 9.

  Specifically, the scent generating means includes fragrance accommodating portions 60A, 60B, 60C capable of accommodating liquid fragrance, and pumps 61A, 61B, 61C for sucking the fragrance from the fragrance accommodating portions 60A, 60B, 60C, and The perfume-side valves 63A, 63B, 63C capable of adjusting the discharge amount of the perfume sucked by the pumps 61A, 61B, 61C, and the perfume that has passed through the perfume-side valves 63A, 63B, 63C are used in a predetermined space 9 such as a room. The scent discharge portions 65A, 65B, 65C that can be sprayed with a predetermined particle diameter, the air blowing port 83 that blows air to spray the fragrance in each of the scent discharge portions 65A, 65B, 65C, and the air flow rate at the air blowing port 83 can be adjusted. Blower side valves 85A, 85B, 85C.

  Liquid fragrance | flavor is accommodated in the fragrance | flavor accommodating parts 60A, 60B, and 60C, respectively. The fragrance is driven by the pumps 61A, 61B, 61C according to the scent control signal output from the CPU 2 (not shown), and the scent discharge units 65A, 65B, 65C side from all or part of the fragrance storage units 60A, 60B, 60C. Sucked into. Here, as the pumps 61A, 61B, 61C, a predetermined extrusion pump or a suction pump can be used.

  Each fragrance | flavor side valve 63A, 63B, 63C adjusts the quantity of the fragrance | flavor discharge | released to the predetermined space 9 from fragrance discharge | release part 65A, 65B, 65C. As the fragrance side valves 63A, 63B, 63C, a valve for a predetermined fluid can be used. To open and close by receiving a predetermined scent control signal from the CPU 2 (not shown), for example, electromagnetic Valves and the like are preferred.

  The scent discharge parts 65A, 65B, and 65C are configured so that the fragrance can be sprayed in a predetermined space 9 such as a room with a predetermined particle diameter. In the scent discharge portions 65A, 65B, and 65C, the fragrance that has passed through each of the fragrance side valves 63A, 63B, and 63C and the air blown from the air blowing port 83 whose air flow rate has been adjusted by each of the air blowing side valves 85A, 85B, and 85C merge. Then, the fragrance is sprayed with a predetermined particle size.

  As described above, the scent generating means in the air conditioning system according to the present variation does not have a predetermined scent blending unit that blends the scent from the scent containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D. In other words, the fragrance storage units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D are discharged directly into the predetermined space 9 through the scent discharge units 65A, 65B, and 65C. And the some fragrance | flavor directly discharge | released to the predetermined space 9 is mixed in this predetermined space 9, for example, can produce | generate a predetermined | prescribed fragrance similarly to what was prepared in the fragrance | flavor preparation part 5 in FIG. 1 or FIG. it can.

“2” Air Conditioner The overall configuration of the air conditioner of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, the air conditioning apparatus 10 in this embodiment includes a housing 85, a CPU 2 housed in the housing 85, a memory 3, a sensor 7, and fragrance housing portions 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D. The scent discharge part 51 and the ventilation opening 83 formed in the housing | casing 85 are provided.

  The contents of the CPU 2, the memory 3, the sensor 7, the fragrance storage units 6 </ b> A, 6 </ b> B, 6 </ b> C, 6 </ b> D, and the scent discharge unit 51 are the same as those described in the air conditioning system 1.

  The air conditioner 10 is a device that constitutes one air conditioner in which predetermined elements in the air conditioner system 1 are housed in a casing 85. The operation of the air conditioning apparatus 10 is the same as the operation in the air conditioning system 1 described above. That is, the environmental information including at least temperature information in the predetermined space 9 is acquired by the sensor 7 as the environmental information acquisition means, and the CPU 2 as the control means acquires the acquired environmental information and stores it in the memory 3 as the storage means. The scent information corresponding to the acquired environmental information is extracted from the predetermined DB. Then, a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information is output to a scent preparation unit (not shown) constituting the scent generating means. The fragrance blending unit (not shown) that has received the scent control signal is a fragrance stored in the fragrance storage units 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D based on control information relating to the amount of scent released and the mixing ratio included in the scent control signal. Is fed to the scent discharge part 51 side. The liquid-scented fragrance is sprayed with a predetermined particle size in the scent discharge portion 51 and discharged into the predetermined space 9 from the blower port 83 together with air or the like sent from an outdoor unit (not shown).

[3] Configuration of Various Databases Various DBs having scent information corresponding to predetermined environment information stored in the memory 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As described above, the memory 3 serving as a storage unit includes a DB having scent information corresponding to predetermined environment information. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, temperature-scent DB 311 having scent information corresponding to temperature information, humidity-scent DB 313 having scent information corresponding to humidity information, and sound-scent information having scent information corresponding to sound information DB 315, CO ₂ -scent DB 317 having scent information corresponding to carbon dioxide amount information, scent-scent DB 319 having scent information corresponding to scent information, and the like. In addition, the memory 3 includes a mode-scent DB 320 having scent information corresponding to a predetermined mode, a time-scent DB 330 having scent information corresponding to time, a layout information DB 340 having layout information including a seat layout, and each seat. It has a user information DB 350 having information of users to be used and a position information DB 360 having position information of the air outlets 83A, 83B, 83C.

“3.1” Environmental Information A DB having scent information corresponding to predetermined environmental information will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 11. FIG. 7 is a temperature-fragrance information table 900 that is an example of the temperature-fragrance DB 311. The temperature-scent information table 900 includes a temperature 901 and scent information 902. The scent information 902 is defined according to the temperature 901. The scent information 902 includes a type 903 relating to the type of scent, a release amount 904 relating to the release amount of the scent for a certain period of time, and a blending 905 relating to the blending of the fragrance.

  The type 903 is the type or name of the scent, and the scent shown in the type 903 is stored in any of the fragrance storage units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D. When the fragrance in the type 903 is not stored in the fragrance storage units A, 6B, 6C, and 6D, for example, the fragrance stored in the fragrance storage units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D is determined according to the ratio shown in the blend 905. Prepared by blending.

  The discharge amount 904 defines the discharge amount of the scent for a predetermined time. The discharge amount 904 is defined by the mass of the liquid fragrance, for example.

  FIG. 8 is a humidity-fragrance information table 910 that is an example of the humidity-fragrance DB 313. The humidity-scent information table 910 includes humidity 911 and scent information 912. The scent information 912 is defined according to the humidity 911. The scent information 912 includes a type 913 relating to the type of scent, a release amount 914 relating to the release amount of the scent for a certain period of time, and a formulation 915 relating to the blending of the fragrance. The type 913, the discharge amount 914, and the composition 915 are the same as those in the temperature-fragrance information table 900 described above.

  FIG. 9 is a sound-scent information table 920 that is an example of the sound-scent information DB 315. The sound-scent information table 920 includes a sound 921 and scent information 922. The scent information 922 is defined according to the sound 921. The scent information 922 includes a type 923 relating to the type of scent, a release amount 924 relating to the release amount of the scent for a certain period of time, and a formulation 925 relating to the blending of the fragrance. The type 923, the discharge amount 924, and the composition 925 are the same as those in the temperature-fragrance information table 900 described above.

FIG. 10 shows a CO ₂ -scent information table 930 that is an example of the CO ₂ -scent information DB 317. The CO ₂ -scent information table 930 includes CO ₂ 931 and scent information 932. The scent information 932 is defined according to CO ₂ 931. The scent information 932 includes a type 933 relating to the type of scent, a release amount 934 relating to the release amount of the scent for a certain period of time, and a formulation 935 relating to the blending of the fragrance. The type 933, the discharge amount 934, and the composition 935 are the same as those in the temperature-fragrance information table 900 described above.

  FIG. 11 shows an odor / fragrance information table 940 which is an example of the odor / fragrance information DB 319. The scent-scent information table 940 includes scent 941 and scent information 942. The scent information 942 is defined according to the scent 941. The scent information 942 includes a type 943 related to the scent type, a release amount 944 related to the release amount of the scent for a certain period of time, and a formulation 945 related to the blending of the fragrance. The type 943, the discharge amount 944, and the composition 945 are the same as those in the temperature-fragrance information table 900 described above.

“3.2” Predetermined Mode A DB having scent information corresponding to the predetermined mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a mode basic information table 950 including basic information of a predetermined mode. The mode basic information table 950 includes a mode 951, a condition 952, and a priority 953.

  The mode 951 indicates the name or content of the predetermined mode. In FIG. 12, examples of the predetermined mode include an energy saving mode, a demand control mode, a relaxation mode, a concentration mode, and a sleepiness alarm mode.

  The condition 952 indicates an operation condition or a predetermined purpose in the predetermined mode. For example, in the demand control mode, it is possible to define that the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is operated for the purpose of or within the contract power range in the power contract with the power company.

  The priority 953 defines whether or not a predetermined mode is preferentially applied. When priority 953 defines that the predetermined mode should be prioritized, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioner 10 is in the predetermined mode, the predetermined mode as indicated by the condition 952 in the predetermined mode is used. The purpose and operating conditions are given priority.

  That is, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is in the predetermined mode, the release of the scent to the predetermined space occurs in order to achieve the predetermined purpose in the predetermined mode or in the course until the predetermined purpose is achieved. This is done to suppress discomfort and the like. When the air-conditioning system 1 or the air-conditioning apparatus 10 is in the predetermined mode, the human sense in the predetermined space 9 is not given priority, and the achievement of the predetermined object in the predetermined mode is given priority.

  For example, when the air-conditioning system 1 or the air-conditioning apparatus 10 is in the demand control mode, priority is given to setting the used power, which is a predetermined purpose, within the range of contract power in a power contract with an electric power company. . As a result, priority is given to suppressing the power consumption over the human sense in the predetermined space 9, so that a person may be too hot or too cold to work and may feel uncomfortable. . In order to suppress this discomfort, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, in the demand control mode, the amount of scent released 904A in a predetermined temperature range that makes the user feel uncomfortable is increased from the normal state.

  Here, as described above, the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus is provided to a person in the predetermined space 9 by increasing the scent discharge amount 904A in the predetermined mode or by releasing a scent different from the normal case. 10 can be recognized to be in the predetermined mode. By recognizing that it is a predetermined mode, for example, it is expected to be a motivation to endure the uncomfortable state described above.

“3.3” Time With reference to FIG. 14, a DB having fragrance information corresponding to a predetermined time will be described. FIG. 14 is a time-scent information table 960 that is an example of a time-scent DB 330 having scent information corresponding to a predetermined time. The time-scent information table 960 includes time 961 and scent information 962. The scent information 962 is defined according to the time 961. The scent information 962 includes a type 963 relating to the type of scent, a release amount 964 relating to the release amount of the scent for a certain time, and a formulation 965 relating to the blending of the fragrance.

  Time 961 defines a predetermined time. The scent type 963 is defined according to the time 961. For example, it can be defined so as to correspond to a human biorhythm according to time. Specifically, morning: sleepy → scent that makes you sleepy, morning: you can concentrate → scent that keeps you comfortable, noon: scent that suppresses hunger → irritability, etc., afternoon: strong scent that makes you sleepy → sleepy , Evening: The type of scent can be selected, such as fatigue → relaxing scent. Thereby, the bad influence which arises by the human biorhythm according to time can be suppressed, and a positive influence can be promoted.

  Further, when a specific work or the like is concentrated at a predetermined time, a scent type 963 that makes the specific work efficient at the predetermined time can be defined. Further, in order to notify a person existing in the predetermined space that it is the predetermined time, a different kind of fragrance type 963 can be defined for each predetermined time 961.

“3.4” Layout Information, User Information, and Position Information With reference to FIG. 15, a DB having layout information including a seat layout will be described. FIG. 15 shows a seat number, which is an example of the layout information DB 340 including the seat layout. A layout information table 970. Seat No. -The layout information table 970 is a seat number. 971 and layout information 972 are included. The layout information 972 includes the seat number in the predetermined space. It is defined by the coordinates 973 of 971.

  The layout information 972 is mainly used as position information for the seat user. In addition, the layout information 972 of objects other than the seat can be used to grasp the flow of the released scent, for example. Moreover, it can use for the discharge | release of a fragrance to a more detailed indoor space, and air conditioning by utilizing with the positional information on the ventilation port mentioned later.

  With reference to FIG. 16, a DB having information on a user who uses a seat will be described. FIG. 16 is a user information table 980 which is an example of a user information DB 350 having information on users who use each seat. The user information table 980 includes an ID 981, a seat 982, a job type 983, smoking 984, smoke 985, a neighbor 986, and other 987.

  The ID 981 is an identification number for identifying the user. The seat 982 is an identification symbol or the like for identifying the seat. The seat layout information can be appropriately extracted from the layout information DB 340 described above. The job type 983 indicates the job type of the user. Depending on the job type 983, for example, the time and type of work in the predetermined space differ depending on whether it is in-house work or out-of-office work, so that the feeling of comfort / discomfort differs even in the predetermined space of the same environmental information. For this reason, it becomes possible to respond more precisely by adjusting the release of the scent while taking into account the user's occupation.

  Smoking 984 indicates whether each user smokes. Smoke disagreement 985 indicates whether or not each user smokes. A neighbor 986 indicates seat information and ID information that can identify a user sitting next to each user. With the information of the neighbor 986, it is possible to release a scent and harmonize the air in consideration of various influences from the neighbor. For example, when the predetermined user is a smoker and the user's neighbor is a smoker, it is possible to take measures such as releasing a scent that suppresses the smell of tobacco.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the DB having the positional information of the air outlet will be described. FIG. 17 is a position information table 990 which is an example of a position information DB 360 having position information of each air outlet. The position information table 990 includes the air outlet NO. 991 and position information 992. The position information 992 indicates the air outlet NO. 991 coordinate 993.

  The position information 992 is used together with predetermined information in the layout information DB 340 and the user information DB 350. Specifically, information on users and users in a range in which the fragrance discharged from each air outlet directly affects predetermined information in the layout information DB 340, user information DB, and position information DB. Since it can be acquired, detailed response is possible.

[4] Example [4.1]
The operation in the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 when temperature information is acquired as environmental information. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires indoor temperature information that is the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST110). The temperature information acquired by the sensor 7 is output to the CPU 2 that is a control means (ST120). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 as storage means, and extracts the scent information corresponding to the temperature information acquired from the temperature-scent DB 311 stored in the memory 3 (ST130). CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST140). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. Then, the scent generating means that has acquired the scent control signal output from the CPU 2 generates a scent based on the scent control signal (ST150). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the set condition, and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit performs humidity adjustment according to the setting conditions (ST160, ST170). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged into the room from the air outlet in the means (ST180).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 when temperature information and humidity information are acquired as environmental information. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires indoor temperature information and humidity information that is the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST210). The temperature information and humidity information acquired by the sensor 7 are output to the CPU 2 which is a control means (ST220). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 as storage means, and extracts the scent information corresponding to the temperature information and humidity information acquired from the temperature-scent DB 311 and the humidity-scent DB 313 stored in the memory 3 (ST230). CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST240). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. And the scent generation means which acquired the scent control signal output from CPU2 generates a scent based on this scent control signal (ST250). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 0 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the setting condition and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit performs humidity adjustment according to the setting conditions (ST260, ST270). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged from the blower opening in the means into the room (ST280).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 when temperature information, sound information, and odor information are acquired as environmental information. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires indoor temperature information, sound information, and odor information in the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST310). The temperature information, sound information, and odor information acquired by the sensor 7 are output to the CPU 2 as control means (ST320). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 which is a storage means, and the scent corresponding to the temperature information, sound information and scent information acquired from the temperature-scent DB 311, the temperature-sound information DB 315 and the scent-scent DB 319 stored in the memory 3. Information is extracted (ST330). CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST340). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. And the scent generation means which acquired the scent control signal output from CPU2 generates a scent based on this scent control signal (ST350). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the set condition, and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit performs humidity adjustment according to the set conditions (ST360, ST370). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged into the room from the air outlet in the means (ST380).

[4.2]
The operation in the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 in the predetermined mode will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an operation showing an operation when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is in the predetermined mode. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires the temperature information in the room that is the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST410). The temperature information acquired by the sensor 7 is output to the CPU 2 as the control means (ST420). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 that is a storage unit, and extracts fragrance information acquired from a predetermined DB stored in the memory 3. Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is in the predetermined mode, the scent information corresponding to the temperature information acquired from the mode-scent DB stored in the memory 3 is extracted (ST430, ST440). When the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is not in the predetermined mode, the scent information corresponding to the temperature information acquired from the temperature-scent DB stored in the memory 3 is extracted (ST430, ST445). CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST450). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. And the scent generation means which acquired the scent control signal output from CPU2 generates a scent based on this scent control signal (ST460). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the set condition, and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit adjusts the humidity according to the setting conditions (ST470, ST480). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged from the blower opening in the means into the room (ST490).

[4.3]
The operation in the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 at a predetermined time will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an operation of the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 at a predetermined time. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires indoor temperature information that is the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST510). The temperature information acquired by the sensor 7 is output to the CPU 2 as the control means (ST520). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 that is a storage unit, and extracts fragrance information acquired from a predetermined DB stored in the memory 3. Here, in the case where the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 includes the predetermined time notification unit, when the predetermined time is notified from the time notification unit, it is acquired from the time-scent DB stored in the memory 3. Scent information corresponding to the temperature information is extracted (ST530, ST540). Here, the predetermined time includes, for example, designation from A time to B time. In addition, for example, the designation of one hour from time A is also included. If the predetermined time is not notified (including the case where it is notified but not at that time), the scent information corresponding to the temperature information acquired from the temperature-scent DB stored in the memory 3 is extracted ( ST530, ST545). CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST550). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. And the scent generation means which acquired the scent control signal output from CPU2 generates a scent based on this scent control signal (ST560). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the set condition, and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit adjusts the humidity according to the set conditions (ST570, ST580). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged from the blower opening in the means into the room (ST590).

[4.4]
The operation in the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 using layout information, user information, and position information will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation of the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 using layout information, user information, and position information when temperature information is acquired as environment information. The air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 acquires the temperature information in the room that is the predetermined space 9 by the sensor 7 that is an environment information acquisition unit (ST610). The temperature information acquired by the sensor 7 is output to the CPU 2 as the control means (ST620). The CPU 2 accesses the memory 3 as storage means, and extracts scent information corresponding to the temperature information acquired from the temperature-scent DB 311 stored in the memory 3 (ST630).

  Here, when CPU2 extracts fragrance information, the predetermined information contained in layout information DB340, user information DB350, and position information DB360 is utilized. For example, the seat position information is acquired from the layout information included in the layout information DB 340, and the information such as the occupation of the user who uses the predetermined seat and the presence or absence of smoking is acquired from the user information included in the user information DB 350. The position information of the air outlet 83 included in the position information DB 360 is acquired, and based on these pieces of information, the range covered by the scent discharged from the predetermined air outlet and the sense of the user who uses the seat in this range are predicted. Thus, a predetermined scent can be released.

  CPU 2 outputs a predetermined scent control signal based on the extracted scent information (ST640). Specifically, a signal including information for designating the perfume contained in the perfume containing units 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D according to the type of the scent to be emitted and designating the discharge amount in each is output. The scent generating means that has acquired the scent control signal output from the CPU 2 generates a scent based on the scent control signal (ST650). Here, when the air conditioning system 1 or the air conditioning apparatus 10 is set to adjust the indoor temperature / humidity, for example, the temperature adjustment unit 81 performs temperature adjustment according to the set condition, and is not illustrated. The humidity adjustment unit performs humidity adjustment according to the setting conditions (ST660, ST670). The scent generated by the scent generating means is air conditioned with cold air or hot air adjusted to adjust the room to a predetermined temperature at room temperature or the temperature adjusting unit 81 and adjusted to a predetermined humidity by a humidity adjusting unit (not shown). The air is discharged from the blower opening in the means into the room (ST680).

[4.5]
An embodiment of the air conditioning system 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the air conditioning system 1 in the office which is the predetermined space 9. In the office which is the predetermined space 9, the indoor units 8D to 8L in the air conditioning system 1 are arranged on the wall in the office. The indoor units 8D to 8L include air outlets 83D to 83L, respectively. The position information of these air outlets 83D to 83L is included in the position information DB 360.

  Seats 90 to 99 are arranged in the office which is the predetermined space 9. Seats 90 to 92 have a to j seats, respectively. The layout information of these seats is included in the layout information DB 340. Furthermore, information on users who use these seats is included in the user information DB 350.

  The office that is the predetermined space 9 has predetermined spaces 9G to 9L that are partitioned by predetermined walls or the like. In the predetermined space 9G, an indoor unit 8G including a seat 93 and an air outlet 83G is arranged. In the predetermined space 9H, an indoor unit 8H including a seat 94 and an air outlet 83H is disposed. In the predetermined space 9I, an indoor unit 8I including a seat 95 and an air outlet 83I is arranged. An indoor unit 8L including a seat 99 and an air outlet 83L is disposed in the predetermined space 9L.

  The indoor unit 8D harmonizes air in a range where the seats 90a to 90j included in the seat 90 are mainly disposed. In other words, the indoor unit 8D blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to users who mainly use the seats 90a to 90j. Similarly, the indoor unit 8E mainly blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to users who use the seats 91a to 91j. Similarly, the indoor unit 8F blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to users who mainly use the seats 92a to 92j.

  The indoor unit 8G blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to a user who uses the seat 93 disposed in the predetermined space 9G. The indoor unit 8H blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to a user who uses the seat 94 disposed in the predetermined space 9H. The indoor unit 8I blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to a user who uses the seat 95 disposed in the predetermined space 9I. The indoor unit 8L blows cold air or hot air containing a predetermined scent to a user who uses the seat 99 arranged in the predetermined space 9L.

  As described above, by using predetermined information included in the layout information DB 340, the user information DB 350, and the position information DB 360, the scent emitted from the air outlets 83D to 83L in the indoor units 8D to 8L is mainly affected. Can be grasped. As a result, it is possible to respond in detail according to the actual situation of each target user.

  Specifically, from the user information table 980 in FIG. 16, from the information that the user of the seat 90f is a smoker, and the user of the seat 90g adjacent to the seat 90f is a smoker, for example, the indoor unit 8D Can release a scent that suppresses the smell of cigarettes.

  Further, from the user information table 980, the duties of the users of the seats 90a to 90j are office work mainly for static work indoors, and the duties of the users of the seats 91a to 91j are mainly dynamic outdoors. You can get information that the business is an activity. From this information, for example, the indoor unit 8D emits a scent that can be concentrated on the work, and the temperature is adjusted to be kept at a predetermined temperature, and the indoor unit 8E emits a relaxing scent and the temperature is outside air. The temperature can be adjusted with reference to the temperature.

[4.6]
An embodiment of the air conditioner 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the air conditioner 10 in the predetermined space 9. The predetermined space 9 includes predetermined spaces 9M, 9N, and 9P that are partitioned by a partition or the like. Seats 90M, 90N, and 90P are disposed in the predetermined spaces 9M, 9N, and 9P, respectively. And air conditioner 10A, 10B, 10C is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of seat 90M, 90N, 90P. In addition, information input units 4A, 4B, and 4C are arranged in the seats 90M, 90N, and 90P, respectively.

  The air conditioners 10A, 10B, and 10C release predetermined scents to the predetermined spaces 9M, 9N, and 9P, respectively. Information on users who use the seats 90M, 90N, and 90P arranged in the predetermined spaces 9M, 9N, and 9P can be obtained from the predetermined information included in the layout information DB 340, the user information DB 350, and the position information DB 360. Air conditioning apparatus 10A, 10B, 10C can discharge | release the fragrance etc. according to the actual condition of each user.

  In addition, the user who uses the seats 90M, 90N, and 90P can appropriately correct the user information in the user information DB 350 by using the information input units 4A, 4B, and 4C. As a result, it is possible to further respond to the actual situation of each user.

It is the schematic which shows the air conditioning system of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the air conditioning system of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the air conditioning means in the air conditioning system of this invention. It is a top view which shows the Example of the air conditioning system of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the air conditioning apparatus of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the Example of the air conditioning apparatus of this invention. It is an example of temperature-fragrance DB. It is an example of humidity-fragrance DB. It is an example of sound-fragrance DB. An example of CO ₂ -scent DB. This is an example of an odor-scent DB. It is an example of mode basic DB. It is an example of temperature-fragrance DB in demand control mode. It is an example of time-fragrance DB. It is an example of layout information DB. It is an example of user information DB. It is an example of position information DB. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioning system when temperature information is acquired as environmental information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioning system when temperature information and humidity information are acquired as environmental information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioning system when temperature information, sound information, and odor information are acquired as environmental information. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of this air conditioning system when an air conditioning system exists in a predetermined mode. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the air conditioning system according to predetermined time. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement different from FIG. 1 of the air conditioning system at the time of acquiring temperature information as environmental information.

Explanation of symbols

1 Air conditioning system 2 CPU
3 Memory 4 Information input unit 5 Fragrance blending unit 6A Fragrance container 6B Fragrance container 6C Fragrance container 6D Fragrance container 7A Sensor 7B Sensor 7C Sensor 7D Sensor 8A Indoor unit 8B Indoor unit 8C Indoor unit 8D Indoor unit 80 Outdoor unit

Claims (7)

Environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including temperature information in a predetermined space and at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information;
User including scent information corresponding to the environmental information, layout information including a layout of seats arranged in the predetermined space, presence information, occupation information, smoking information, smoke disagreement information and neighbor information of the user of the seat Storage means for storing information;
Control means for outputting the scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the environmental information stored in the storage means, the layout information and the user information;
A scent generating means for generating a scent based on the predetermined scent control signal output by the control means;
An air conditioner capable of releasing the scent generated by the scent generating means into the predetermined space and capable of adjusting at least the temperature of the predetermined space;
Equipped with a,
The air conditioning system has a plurality of predetermined modes including a demand control mode,
The storage means has scent information corresponding to the plurality of predetermined modes,
When the air conditioning system is in the demand control mode, the control means sets the power used by the air conditioning system within the range of contract power in a power contract with an electric power company and is stored in the storage means. An air conditioning system that outputs the predetermined scent control signal for increasing the amount of scent released within a predetermined temperature range that is uncomfortable based on the scent information corresponding to the demand control mode and the temperature information . A notification means for reporting a predetermined time,
The storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time,
The said control means outputs the said predetermined fragrance control signal based on the fragrance information according to the said predetermined time memorize | stored in the said memory | storage means, when the said predetermined time is notified by the said alerting | reporting means. Air conditioning system as described in. The air conditioning means includes one or a plurality of air outlets,
The storage means has position information of the one or more air outlets,
The control means outputs a scent control signal related to a scent emitted from each of the one or a plurality of air outlets based on the position information,
3. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the scent generating unit generates a scent discharged from each of the one or the plurality of air outlets based on the scent control signal output by the control unit. The air conditioning system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the scent generating means is capable of preparing a scent according to the predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents. Environmental information acquisition means for acquiring environmental information including temperature information in a predetermined space and at least one of humidity information, sound information, odor information, and carbon dioxide amount information;
User including scent information corresponding to the environmental information, layout information including a layout of seats arranged in the predetermined space, presence information, occupation information, smoking information, smoke disagreement information and neighbor information of the user of the seat Storage means for storing information;
Control means for outputting the scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the environmental information stored in the storage means, the layout information and the user information;
A scent generating means for generating a scent based on the predetermined scent control signal output by the control means;
An air conditioner capable of releasing the scent generated by the scent generating means into the predetermined space and capable of adjusting at least the temperature of the predetermined space;
Equipped with a,
The air conditioner has a plurality of predetermined modes including a demand control mode,
The storage means has scent information corresponding to the plurality of predetermined modes,
When the air conditioner is in the demand control mode, the control means sets the power used by the air conditioner to be within the range of contract power in a power contract with an electric power company and is stored in the storage means. An air conditioner that outputs the predetermined scent control signal for increasing the amount of scent released within a predetermined temperature range that is uncomfortable based on the scent information corresponding to the demand control mode and the temperature information . A notification means for reporting a predetermined time,
The storage means has scent information corresponding to the predetermined time,
When the notification means notifies the predetermined time, the control means outputs the predetermined scent control signal based on the scent information corresponding to the predetermined time stored in the storage means. The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 5 . The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 5 or 6 , wherein the scent generating means can prepare a scent according to the predetermined scent control signal from a plurality of scents.

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