JP6257838B2 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

  The present application relates to an air conditioner that operates in cooperation with a blower.

  Conventionally, for the purpose of providing a comfortable living environment, a method of operating by combining an air conditioner and a dedicated blower has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a method of operating by combining an air conditioner and a dedicated blower, a method of performing air conditioning so that the room temperature becomes uniform has been proposed for the purpose of providing a comfortable living environment (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).

JP 2012-032038 A JP 2012-063113 A

  In the conventional technology that operates by combining an air conditioner and a dedicated blower, a dedicated blower is required, and there is a problem that the cost burden is large.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner capable of reducing the cost burden as much as possible when air conditioning is performed in cooperation with a blower.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is an air conditioner that operates in cooperation with a blower, and includes a storage unit and a control unit that controls the operation of the blower. The control unit associates an identifier uniquely assigned to the blower, an operation content executed by the blower, and control information for causing the blower to execute a process corresponding to the operation content, as blower information. It stores in the said memory | storage part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the present invention, when air conditioning is performed in cooperation with a blower, the cost burden can be reduced as much as possible.

The figure which shows the system structural example containing the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the additional code for fan operation which concerns on Embodiment 1 The figure which shows the example of the reference data at the time of the operation content determination which concerns on Embodiment 1 The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the remote control apparatus for air conditioning machines which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the remote control apparatus for air blowers which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the control code data which concerns on Embodiment 1 The flowchart which shows the flow of the air blower registration process of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process by the remote control apparatus for air conditioning machines which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the process by the remote control apparatus for air blowers which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the air blower determination process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the fan operation process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. The block diagram which shows the example of a function structure of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the air blower determination process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the fan operation process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. The figure which shows the example of the operation | movement content list data which concerns on Embodiment 3. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the remote control apparatus for air conditioning machines which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the air blower registration process by the remote control device for air conditioners which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the transfer process by the remote control apparatus for air conditioning machines which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the additional code registration process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 4. FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of the remote control apparatus for air conditioning machines which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the driving | running state registration command transmission process by the remote control device for air conditioners which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the operation pattern registration process by the air conditioner which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. The figure which shows the flow of the driving | running execution process by the driving | running pattern which concerns on Embodiment 5. FIG. Block diagram showing a functional configuration example of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 6 The flowchart which shows the flow of the process by the air conditioner concerning Embodiment 6.

  Hereinafter, an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration example including an air conditioner according to Embodiment 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the system including the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1 performs air conditioning in cooperation with the blower 300. The air conditioner 100 is installed on the upper surface of the wall surface, and the blower 300 is arranged on the floor surface. The system including the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1 further includes an air conditioner remote control device 200 for remotely operating the air conditioner 100 and a fan remote control device 400 for remotely operating the blower 300. Consists of including. FIG. 1 shows an example in which one blower 300 (hereinafter, referred to as “blower” as appropriate) is arranged, but one configuration of a system including the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1 is illustrated. It is only what to do and a some air blower may be arrange | positioned. The air conditioner 100 is an example of an air conditioner. The blower 300 is an example of a blower.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows only functions that are necessary to describe the functional configuration of the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1 includes a transmission unit 110 that transmits various types of information, a reception unit 120 that receives various types of information, an input unit 130 that receives various types of input, and various types of information. Is displayed, a storage unit 150 that stores programs and data used in various processes executed by the control unit 160, and a control unit 160 that controls the operation of the air conditioner 100.

  The storage unit 150 stores an operation control program 150a, a blower registration processing program 150b, a blower operation control program 150c, operation content determination reference data 150d, and a blower operation additional code 150e. The storage unit 150 is an example of a storage unit.

  The operation control program 150 a provides a function for controlling operations related to the operation of the air conditioner 100.

  The blower registration processing program 150b associates a model name uniquely assigned to the blower, an operation content executed by the blower, and a control code for causing the blower to execute a process corresponding to the operation content. A function for storing the additional code 150e in the storage unit 150 is provided. The model name is an example of an identifier, the control code is an example of control information, and the blower operation additional code 150e is an example of blower information. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an additional code for fan operation according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the blower operation additional code 150e is configured by associating the operation name of the blower and the control code corresponding to the operation content with the model name uniquely assigned to the blower.

  The blower operation control program 150 c provides a function for operating the blower 300 from the air conditioner 100. In other words, the blower operation control program 150c provides a function for determining a blower to cooperate with among the blowers registered in the blower operation additional code 150e. Further, the blower operation control program 150c determines the operation content of the blower suitable for the operation mode of the air conditioner 100 based on the operation content determination reference data 150d, and sends a control code corresponding to the determined operation content to the blower. Provide a function to send.

  The operation content determination time reference data 150d is referred to by the blower operation control program 150c when determining the operation content of the blower. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of reference data at the time of operation content determination according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation content determination time reference data 150d is configured by associating the operation content to be executed by the blower for each operation mode for determining the operation state of the air conditioner 100.

  The control unit 160 executes various processes using programs and data stored in the storage unit 150. That is, the control unit 160 controls the operation of the air conditioner 100 by executing the operation control program 150a. Moreover, the control part 160 performs the process corresponding to the model name uniquely provided with respect to the air blower, the operation content performed by an air blower, and an operation content by running the air blower registration process program 150b. The control code to be associated is stored in the storage unit 150 as the blower operation additional code 150e. Moreover, the control part 160 determines the air blower to cooperate by executing the air blower operation control program 150c. Moreover, the control part 160 determined the operation content of the air blower according to the operation mode of the air conditioner 100 with reference to the operation content determination time reference data 150d by executing the air blower operation control program 150c. The operation of the blower is controlled by transmitting a control code corresponding to the operation content to the blower. The control unit 160 is an example of a control unit.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the air conditioner remote control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 shows only functions necessary for describing the functional configuration of the air conditioner remote control device 200 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the air conditioner remote control device 200 includes a transmission unit 210 that transmits various types of information, a reception unit 220 that receives various types of information, an input unit 230 that receives various types of input, and a fan registration process. A registration mode button 231 for starting, an operation button group 232 for operating the air conditioner 100, a display unit 240 for displaying various information, a program used for various processes executed in the control unit 260, and A storage unit 250 that stores data and a control unit 260 that controls the operation of the air conditioner 100 are provided.

  The storage unit 250 stores an air conditioner operation program 250a, a blower registration processing operation program 250b, and a blower operation content data 250c.

  The air conditioner operation program 250 a provides a function for performing operations corresponding to various operations of the air conditioner 100. The blower registration processing operation program 250b provides a function for realizing various operations related to the blower registration processing. In other words, the blower registration processing operation program 250 b provides a function for transmitting a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 in response to detection of an operation of the registration mode button 231. The blower registration processing operation program 250b displays a registration operation screen for performing a blower registration process, and provides a function for accepting an input of the model name of the blower to be registered on the registration operation screen. The operation program 250b provides a function for displaying a list of operation contents of the blower using the blower operation content data 250c and transmitting the operation content of the selected blower to the air conditioner 100. The blower operation content data 250c is data indicating the operation content of the blower registered in advance.

  The control unit 260 executes various processes using the program and data stored in the storage unit 250. That is, the control part 260 performs the process which transmits the signal for making the air conditioner 100 perform various operation by running the air conditioner operation program 250a. In addition, the control unit 260 executes the following processes by executing the blower registration process operation program 250b. That is, the control unit 260 transmits a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 in response to detection of an operation of the registration mode button 231. In addition, the control unit 260 displays a registration operation screen for performing the registration process of the blower on the display unit 240, and receives an input of the model name of the blower to be registered on the registration operation screen. Moreover, the control part 260 displays the list | wrist of the operation content of a fan using the air blower operation content data 250c, and transmits the operation content of the selected air blower to the air conditioner 100.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the fan remote control device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 shows only functions necessary for describing the functional configuration of the blower remote control device 400 according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the blower remote control device 400 includes a transmission unit 410 that transmits various types of information, a reception unit 420 that receives various types of information, an input unit 430 that receives various types of input, and a control code transmission process. A transmission mode button 431 for starting, an operation button group 432 for operating the blower 300, a display unit 440 for displaying various information, and programs and data used for various processes executed in the control unit 460. A storage unit 450 that stores data and a control unit 460 that controls the operation of the blower 300 are provided.

  The storage unit 450 stores a blower operation program 450a, a control code transmission program 450b, and control code data 450c.

  The blower operation program 450 a provides a function for performing operations corresponding to various operations of the blower 300. The control code transmission program 450b provides a function for transmitting a control code corresponding to the operation content of the blower to the air conditioner 100. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of control code data according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the control code data 450c is configured in association with the operation content executed by the blower 300 and the control code corresponding to the operation content.

  The control unit 460 executes various processes using programs and data stored in the storage unit 450. That is, the control part 460 performs the process which transmits the signal for making the air blower 300 perform various operation by running the air blower operation program 450a. Moreover, the control part 460 transmits the control code corresponding to each operation | movement content performed by the air blower 300 to the air conditioner 100 by running the control code transmission program 450b.

  The flow of each process according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the air blower registration process of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1. The process illustrated in FIG. 8 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower registration processing program 150b stored in the storage unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 160 determines whether a registration mode signal has been received from the air conditioner remote control device 200 (step S101). If the result of determination is that the registration mode signal has not been received (step 101, No), the controller 160 repeats the determination in step S101.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the registration mode signal has been received (step S101, Yes), the control unit 160 shifts to a registration mode in which the blower registration process is executed (step S102). Subsequently, the control unit 160 determines whether or not the model name of the blower to be registered has been received (step S103).

  As a result of the determination, if the model name of the blower is received (step S103, Yes), the control unit 160 subsequently determines whether the operation content of the registered blower has been received (step S104).

  As a result of the determination, when the operation content of the blower is received (step S104, Yes), the control unit 160 shifts to a reception standby mode for receiving the blower control code (step S105).

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 determines whether a control code has been received (step S106). When it is determined that the control code is not received (No at Step S106), the control unit 160 repeats the determination at Step S106.

  On the other hand, when the control code is received as a result of the determination (step S106, Yes), the control unit 160 cancels the reception standby mode (step S107). Subsequently, the control unit 160 stores the operation content received in step S104 and the control code received in step S106 in association with the blower model name received in step S103 as an additional code for fan operation 150e. (Step S108).

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 determines again whether the registration mode signal has been received (step S109). When it is determined that the registration mode signal has not been received (No at Step S109), the control unit 160 returns to the processing procedure of Step S104 and continues to register the operation content of the blower and the control code of the blower. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result shows that the registration mode signal has been received (step S109, Yes), the control unit 160 cancels the registration mode (step S110) and performs the normal air conditioning process of the air conditioner 100. (Step S111), and the process shown in FIG.

  In step S104, if the result of determination is that the operation content of the blower has not been received (step S104, No), the control unit 160 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S109. Subsequently, as a result of the determination in step S109, if the registration mode signal is received, the control unit 160 deletes the blower model name received in step S103, and proceeds to the processing procedure in step S111.

  In step S103, if the result of determination is that the blower type name has not been received (step S103, No), the control unit 160 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S109.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing by the air conditioner remote control device according to the first embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 9 is realized by the control unit 260 executing the blower registration processing operation program 250b stored in the storage unit 250.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 260 determines whether an operation of the registration mode button 231 has been accepted (step S201). If the result of determination is that the operation of the registration mode button 231 has not been accepted (No at Step S201), the control unit 260 repeats the determination at Step S201.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the registration mode button 231 is accepted as a result of the determination (step S201, Yes), the control unit 260 shifts to a registration operation mode for executing various operations related to the blower registration process (step S202). ).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 transmits a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 (step S203), and displays a registration operation screen on the display unit 240 (step S204).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines whether or not an operation of transmitting the blower model name has been accepted (step S205). As a result of the determination, when the control unit 260 receives a blower type name transmission operation (Yes in step S205), the control unit 260 transmits the input blower type name to the air conditioner 100 (step S206).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines whether an operation for transmitting the operation content of the blower has been accepted (step S207). As a result of the determination, the control unit 260 repeats the determination in step S207 when the operation for transmitting the operation content of the blower has not been received (step S207, No).

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, the control unit 260 transmits the operation content of the blower to the air conditioner 100 when the operation for transmitting the operation content of the blower is accepted (step S207, Yes) (step S208).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines again whether an operation of the registration mode button 231 has been accepted (step S209). If the result of determination is that the operation of the registration mode button 231 has not been accepted (No at Step S209), the control unit 260 returns to the processing procedure of Step S205 and continues the process of transmitting the blower model name and operation content. To do.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination is that the operation of the registration mode button 231 has been accepted (step S209, Yes), the control unit 260 transmits a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 (step S210). Subsequently, the control unit 260 cancels the registration operation mode (step S211), shifts to a normal mode for performing an operation related to the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 100 (step S212), and performs the processing shown in FIG. Exit.

  In step S205, if the result of determination is that the operation of transmitting the blower model name has not been accepted (step S205, No), the control unit 260 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S209.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing by the blower remote control device according to the first embodiment. The process illustrated in FIG. 10 is realized by the control unit 460 executing the control code transmission program 450b stored in the storage unit 450.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the control unit 460 determines whether an operation of the transmission mode button 431 has been received (step S301). When it is determined that the operation of the transmission mode button 431 has not been accepted as a result of the determination (step S301, No), the control unit 460 repeats the determination in step S301.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the transmission mode button 431 is accepted as a result of the determination (step S301, Yes), the control unit 460 shifts to a transmission mode for executing various operations related to the blower registration process (step S302). .

  Subsequently, the control unit 460 determines whether a control code transmission operation has been received (step S303). When the control code transmission operation is accepted as a result of the determination (step S303, Yes), the control unit 460 transmits the control code to the air conditioner 100 (step S304).

  Subsequently, the control unit 460 determines again whether an operation of the transmission mode button 431 has been accepted (step S305). If the determination result shows that the operation of the transmission mode button 431 has not been accepted (No at Step S305), the control unit 460 returns to the processing procedure at Step S303 and continues the control code transmission process.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 460 receives the operation of the transmission mode button 431 as a result of the determination (step S305, Yes), the control unit 460 cancels the transmission mode (step 306) and performs an operation related to the normal air blowing operation of the blower 300. The process shifts to the normal mode for performing (step S307), and the process shown in FIG.

  In step S303, if the result of determination is that the control code transmission operation has not been accepted (step S303, No), the control unit 460 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S305.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of a fan determination process by the air conditioner according to Embodiment 1. The process illustrated in FIG. 11 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower operation control program 150c stored in the storage unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 160 determines whether a call operation for the blower model name has been received (step S <b> 401). As a result of the determination, when the call operation of the blower type name is not accepted (No at Step S401), the control unit 160 repeats the determination at Step S401.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination is that the call operation for the blower type name has been accepted (step S401, Yes), the control unit 160 contains the type name included in the blower operation additional code 150e stored in the storage unit 150. Are extracted and displayed on the display unit 140 (step S402).

  Then, the control part 160 determines whether selection of the model name of the air blower was received (step S403). As a result of the determination, when the selection of the blower model name is not accepted (No at Step S403), the control unit 160 repeats the determination at Step S403.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the selection of the blower type name is accepted (step S403, Yes), the control unit 160 determines a blower to be linked (step S404), and ends the process shown in FIG.

  In the processing procedure of step S402 and step S403, the control unit 160 transmits the blower model name to the air conditioner remote control device 200 and causes the display unit 240 to display the model name of the blower via the air conditioner remote control device 200. Then, selection of the model name of the blower may be accepted.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a fan operation process performed by the air conditioner according to the first embodiment. The process illustrated in FIG. 12 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower operation control program 150c stored in the storage unit 150.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the control unit 160 determines whether to perform the operation of the blower determined as the cooperation target by the process illustrated in FIG. 11 (step S501). As a result of the determination, when the operation of the blower is executed (step S501, Yes), the control unit 160 determines the operation content of the blower based on the operation content determination time reference data 150d stored in the storage unit 150. (Step S502).

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 acquires a control code corresponding to the operation content determined in step S502 from the fan operation additional code 150e corresponding to the model name of the fan to be linked (step S503). Subsequently, the control unit 160 transmits the acquired control code to the blower (step S504), and ends the process illustrated in FIG.

  In step S501, if the result of determination is that the blower operation is not performed (step S501, No), the control unit 160 ends the processing shown in FIG.

  As described above, the air conditioner 100 according to Embodiment 1 associates the model name of the blower, the operation content of the blower, and the control code corresponding to the operation content, and serves as the additional code 150e for blower operation. Register in the storage unit 150. Then, the air conditioner 100 selects a blower that cooperates when executing the air conditioning from the blowers registered in the blower operation additional code 150e, and performs control corresponding to the operation content to be executed by the blower. The operation of the blower is controlled by acquiring the code from the blower operation additional code 150e and transmitting it to the blower. For this reason, according to Embodiment 1, since the existing blower can be arbitrarily linked without preparing a dedicated blower linked to the air conditioner, the cost when air conditioning is performed in cooperation with the blower. The burden can be reduced. Moreover, since the existing blower is used, energy consumption and resources for producing a dedicated blower can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment, since it is possible to select and operate a blower to be linked only by selecting a model name, even if data of a plurality of blowers is registered in the blower operation additional code 150e, Cooperation with a desired blower can be easily performed.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2. In the first embodiment, the air conditioner 100 associates the model name of the blower, the operation content of the blower, and the control code corresponding to the operation content, and registers them in the storage unit 150 as the blower operation additional code 150e. An example was explained. In the following second embodiment, an example will be described in which the air conditioner 100 includes a preset code having the same data configuration in advance instead of the blower operation additional code 150e.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the storage unit 150 stores a blower operation preset code 150 f. The blower operation preset code 150f has the same data configuration as the blower operation additional code 150e.

  The blower operation control program 150c provides a function for determining a blower to be linked from among the model names included in the preset code 150f for blower operation.

  The control unit 160 executes the following process by executing the blower operation control program 150c. That is, for example, when the blower operation preset code 150f includes the blower type name received from the user via the air conditioner remote control device 200, the control unit 160 is configured to link the blower. To decide. On the contrary, if the blower type name received from the user is not included in the blower operation preset code 150f, the control unit 160 displays a message indicating that the blower is not registered for the air conditioner. Transmit to the remote control device 200. The user can determine whether or not to register the blower by checking the received message of the air conditioner remote control device 200.

  The flow of processing by the air conditioner according to Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a blower determination process performed by the air conditioner according to the second embodiment. The processing illustrated in FIG. 14 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower operation control program 150c stored in the storage unit 150.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14, the control unit 160 determines whether or not the blower model name has been received (step S <b> 601). If the result of determination is that the model name of the blower has not been received (step S601, No), control unit 160 repeats the determination in step S601.

  On the other hand, when the model name of the blower is received (step S601, Yes), the control unit 160 determines whether the type name received in step S601 is included in the blower operation preset code 150f (step S602).

  If the model name received in step S601 is included in the blower operation preset code 150f as a result of the determination (step S602, Yes), the control unit 160 determines cooperation with the blower received in step S601 (step S601). S603), the process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the type name received in step S601 is not included in the blower operation preset code 150f (step S602, No), the control unit 160 air-conditions a message that the blower is not registered. It transmits to the machine remote control device 200 (step S604), and the process shown in FIG.

  In the processing procedure of step S601, the air conditioner 100 may receive, for example, the model name of the blower input as a cooperation target by the user via the air conditioner remote control device 200, or the air conditioner. You may receive by the operation input by the user of the operation button group 232 with which a machine is provided. In addition, when the model names of all the fans included in the preset code 150f for the fan operation are displayed and the user selects a fan to be linked from the displayed model names, the fan You may enable it to perform operation which performs registration processing.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a fan operation process performed by the air conditioner according to the second embodiment. The process illustrated in FIG. 15 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower operation control program 150c stored in the storage unit 150.

  As illustrated in FIG. 15, the control unit 160 determines whether to perform the operation of the blower determined as the cooperation target by the process illustrated in FIG. 14 (step S <b> 701). As a result of the determination, when executing the operation of the blower (step S701, Yes), the control unit 160 determines the operation content of the blower based on the operation content determination time reference data 150d stored in the storage unit 150. (Step S702).

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 acquires a control code corresponding to the operation content determined in step S702 from the blower operation preset code 150f corresponding to the model name of the blower to be linked (step S703). Subsequently, the control unit 160 transmits the acquired control code to the blower (step S704), and ends the process illustrated in FIG.

  In step S701, if the result of determination is that the operation of the blower is not executed (step S701, No), the control unit 160 ends the processing shown in FIG.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 3. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the storage unit 150 stores operation content list data 150g. The operation content list data 150g is data in which the operation content of all the fans included in the additional code 150e for fan operation is listed. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation content list data according to the third embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 17, the operation content list data 150 g is configured as a list in which all of the operation content provided as a function of the blower is collectively listed for each blower.

  For example, it is assumed that the air conditioner 100 causes the associated blower to perform a swinging operation at the maximum wind speed when performing indoor agitation for the purpose of air conditioning. In this case, the air conditioner 100 can select a blower having a swing function by referring to the operation content list data 150g. Or, as a result of referring to the operation content list data 150g, the air conditioner 100 has a function similar to the swing function from the operation content list data 150g when there is no registration of the blower having the swing function. It is also possible to select a blower.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In Embodiment 1, although the case where registration of the additional code 150e for blower operation was performed in the air conditioner 100 was described, after the additional code including the control code of the blower was once registered in the remote control device 200 for the air conditioner, You may transfer to the air conditioner 100 from the remote control apparatus 200 for air conditioners. In the following fourth embodiment, the air conditioner remote control device 200 and the air conditioner 100 in this case will be described. In the following fourth embodiment, the air conditioner remote control device 200 is an example of a first device, and the blower remote control device 400 is an example of a second device.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the air conditioner remote control device according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the storage unit 250 stores a fan registration processing program 250d having the same function as the fan registration processing program 150b and a fan operation addition code 250e that is the same data as the fan operation addition code 150e. .

  The blower registration processing program 250d associates a model name uniquely assigned to the blower, an operation content executed by the blower, and a control code for causing the blower to execute a process corresponding to the operation content. A function for storing the additional code 250e in the storage unit 250 is provided.

  The blower registration processing operation program 250 b provides a function for transferring the blower operation additional code 250 e to the air conditioner 100.

  When control unit 260 accepts an operation of storage mode button 233, control unit 260 executes blower registration processing program 250d and executes a blower registration process. That is, when the control unit 260 receives the control code from the blower remote control device 400, the control unit 260 adds the model name uniquely assigned to the blower, the operation content executed by the blower, and the control code. Is stored in the storage unit 250 as an additional code for fan operation 250e. In addition, when the operation of the transfer button 234 is received, the control unit 260 executes the blower registration processing operation program 250b and transfers the additional code included in the blower operation additional code 250e to the air conditioner 100.

  The air conditioner 100 registers the additional code received from the air conditioner remote control device 200. That is, the control unit 160 sequentially stores the additional code received from the air conditioner remote control device 200 as the blower operation additional code 150e in the storage unit 150 by executing the blower registration processing program 150b.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a blower registration process performed by the air conditioner remote control device according to the fourth embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 19 is realized by the control unit 260 executing the blower registration processing program 250d.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the control unit 260 determines whether an operation of the storage mode button 233 has been received (step S801). If the result of determination is that the operation of the storage mode button 233 has not been accepted (step S801, No), the control unit 260 repeats the determination in step S801.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, when the operation of the storage mode button 233 is accepted (step S801, Yes), the control unit 260 shifts to a storage mode for executing the blower registration process (step S802), and the storage mode A screen is displayed on the display part 240 (step S803).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines whether an input of a blower model name has been received (step S804). When the input of the blower type name is accepted as a result of the determination (step S804, Yes), the control unit 260 determines whether the selection of the operation content of the blower has been accepted (step S805).

  When the selection of the operation content of the blower is accepted as a result of the determination (step S805, Yes), the control unit 260 shifts to a reception standby mode for receiving the blower control code (step S806).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines whether a control code has been received (step S807). As a result of the determination, if the control code has not been received (No at Step S807), the control unit 260 repeats the determination at Step S807.

  On the other hand, when the control code is received as a result of the determination (step S807, Yes), the control unit 260 cancels the reception standby mode (step S808). Subsequently, the control unit 260 stores the operation content selected in step S805 and the control code received in step S807 as the blower operation additional code 250e in association with the blower model name input in step S804. Registered in the unit 250 (step S809).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines again whether the operation of the storage mode button 233 has been accepted (step S810). If the result of determination is that the operation of the storage mode button 233 has not been accepted (No at Step S810), the control unit 260 returns to the processing procedure at Step S805, accepts selection of the operation content of the blower, and the control code. Continue receiving processing.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination is that the operation of the storage mode button 233 has been accepted (step S810, Yes), the control unit 260 cancels the storage mode (step S811). Subsequently, the control unit 260 shifts to a normal mode for performing an operation related to a normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 100 (step S812), and ends the process illustrated in FIG.

  In step S805, if the result of determination is that the selection of the operation content of the blower has not been received (step S805, No), the control unit 260 proceeds to the processing procedure of step S810.

  In step S804, if the result of determination is that the input of the blower model name has not been accepted (No in step S804), the control unit 260 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S810.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of transfer processing by the air conditioner remote control device according to the fourth embodiment. The processing illustrated in FIG. 20 is realized by the control unit 260 executing the blower registration processing operation program 250b.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the control unit 260 determines whether an operation of the registration mode button 231 has been accepted (step S901). If the result of determination is that the operation of the registration mode button 231 has not been accepted (No at Step S901), the control unit 260 repeats the determination at Step S901.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, when the operation of the registration mode button 231 is accepted (step S901, Yes), the control unit 260 shifts to the registration operation mode (step S902).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 transmits a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 (step S903), and displays a registration operation screen on the display unit 240 (step S904). A list of blower operation additional codes 250e is displayed on the registration operation screen displayed in step S904.

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines whether an additional code selection operation to be transmitted to the air conditioner 100 is received from the blower operation additional code 250e (step S905). If the determination result indicates that an additional code selection operation has been received (step S905, Yes), the control unit 260 determines whether an operation of the transfer mode button 234 has been received (step S906).

  When it is determined that the operation of the transfer mode button 234 is accepted (step S906, Yes), the control unit 260 transmits the additional code selected in step S905 to the air conditioner 100 (step S907).

  Subsequently, the control unit 260 determines again whether the operation of the registration mode button 231 has been accepted (step S908). If the result of determination is that the operation of the registration mode button 231 has not been accepted (No at step S908), the control unit 260 returns to the processing procedure of step S905 and continues the process of selecting and transmitting an additional code.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the registration mode button 231 is accepted (step S908, Yes), the control unit 260 transmits a registration mode signal to the air conditioner 100 (step S909). Subsequently, the control unit 260 cancels the registration operation mode (step 910), shifts to a normal mode for performing an operation related to the normal air conditioning operation of the air conditioner 100 (step S911), and performs the processing illustrated in FIG. Exit.

  In step S906, when it is determined that the operation of the transfer mode button 234 has not been accepted (No in step S906), the control unit 260 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S908.

  In step S905, if the determination result indicates that the additional code selection operation has not been accepted (step S905, No), the control unit 260 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S908.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of additional code registration processing by the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment. The process illustrated in FIG. 21 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the blower registration processing program 150b stored in the storage unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the control unit 160 determines whether a registration mode signal has been received from the air conditioner remote control device 200 (step S1001). If the result of determination is that the registration mode signal has not been received (step 1001, No), the controller 160 repeats the determination in step S1001.

  On the other hand, when the determination result shows that the registration mode signal has been received (step S1001, Yes), the control unit 160 shifts to the registration mode (step S1002). Subsequently, the control unit 160 determines whether an additional code has been received (step S1003).

  When it is determined that the additional code is received (step S1003, Yes), the control unit 160 registers the additional code received in step S1003 as the blower operation additional code 150e (step S1004).

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 determines again whether the registration mode signal has been received (step S1005). If the determination result shows that the registration mode signal has not been received (step S1005, No), the control unit 160 returns to the processing procedure of step S1003 and continues to register the additional code.

  On the other hand, if the determination result shows that the registration mode signal has been received (step S1005, Yes), the control unit 160 cancels the registration mode (step S1006), shifts to the normal mode (step S1007), and FIG. The process shown in FIG.

  In step S1003, if the result of determination is that an additional code has not been received (step S1003, No), the controller 160 proceeds to the processing procedure in step S1005.

  According to the fourth embodiment, since the additional code including the blower control code is temporarily registered in the air conditioner remote control device 200 and then transferred from the air conditioner remote control device 200 to the air conditioner 100, the air conditioner The fan operation additional code 150e can be registered even from a location away from 100. Further, even when the blower is operated by an air conditioner in another room, it is stored in the storage unit 250 of the air conditioner remote device 200 without performing the registration process of the additional code for blower operation according to the procedure of the first embodiment. It can be registered and operated by transferring the blower operation additional code 250e.

Embodiment 5. FIG.
The operation state that the user feels comfortable in the operation state of the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300 may be registered, and may be appropriately called and reproduced. In the following fifth embodiment, the air conditioner 100 and the air conditioner remote control device 200 in this case will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 5. As shown in FIG. 22, the air conditioner 100 includes a sensor group 170 that measures various data related to the indoor environment including temperature and humidity.

  The storage unit 150 stores an operation pattern registration program 150h and operation pattern data 150i.

  When the operation pattern registration program 150h receives a registration request for information regarding the operation state of the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300 during the operation of the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300, the operation pattern registration program 150h A function for storing information related to the operation state of the blower 300 in the storage unit 150 as operation pattern data 150i is provided.

  The operation pattern data 150i is composed of a plurality of operation patterns including each data of operation mode and various settings of the air conditioner 100, operation content and control code of the blower 300, registration date and time, and measurement values by the sensor group.

  The operation control program 150a provides a function for controlling the operation of the air conditioner 100 based on the operation pattern selected by the user from among the operation patterns included in the operation pattern data 150i. The blower operation control program 150c provides a function for controlling the operation of the blower 300 based on the operation pattern selected by the user in cooperation with the operation control program 150a.

  The control unit 160 executes an operation pattern registration process by executing the operation pattern registration program 150h. That is, when the control unit 160 receives the operation state registration command from the air conditioner remote control device 200, the operation mode and various settings of the air conditioner 100, the operation content and control code of the blower 300, the registration date and time, and the sensor group 170. Collect each measurement data. Subsequently, the control unit 160 stores an operation pattern including the collected data in the storage unit 150. Moreover, the control part 160 performs control based on an operation pattern by executing the operation control program 150a and the fan operation control program 150c. That is, when the control unit 160 receives an operation pattern call command from the air conditioner remote control device 200, the control unit 160 associates each operation pattern included in the operation pattern data 150i with the registered date and time and the measured value of the sensor group 170. To the remote controller 200 for the air conditioner. Subsequently, when the control unit 160 receives the selection of the operation pattern and the operation instruction command based on the selected operation pattern, the control unit 160 operates the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300 according to the corresponding operation pattern.

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the remote control device for an air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, the storage unit 250 stores an operation state registration program 250f and an operation pattern instruction program 250g.

  The operation state registration program 250f provides a function for transmitting to the air conditioner 100 an operation state registration command that requests registration of information regarding the operation states of the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300. The operation pattern instruction program 250g provides a function for transmitting an operation instruction command based on an operation pattern.

  The control unit 260 transmits an operation state registration command by executing the operation state registration program 250f. The control unit 260 transmits a driving instruction command by executing the driving pattern instruction program 250g.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation state registration command transmission processing by the air conditioner remote control device according to the fifth embodiment. The processing illustrated in FIG. 24 is realized by the control unit 260 executing the operating state registration program 250f.

  As illustrated in FIG. 24, the control unit 260 determines whether an operation of the comfort button 235 is accepted (step S1101). As a result of the determination, when the operation of the comfort button 235 is not accepted (No at Step S1101), the control unit 260 repeats the determination at Step S1101.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the comfort button 235 is accepted as a result of the determination (step S1101, Yes), the control unit 260 transmits an operation state registration command to the air conditioner 100 (step S1102), and FIG. The processing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a flow of operation pattern registration processing by the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 25 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the operation pattern registration program 150h.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25, the control unit 160 determines whether an operation state registration command has been received (step S1201). As a result of the determination, if the operation state registration command has not been received (No at Step S1201), the control unit 160 repeats the determination at Step S1201.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination, when the operation state registration command is received (step S1201, Yes), the control unit 160 collects data regarding the operation state (step S1202). Specifically, the control unit 160 collects each data of the operation mode and various settings of the air conditioner 100, the operation content and control code of the blower 300, the registration date and time, and the measurement value by the sensor group 170.

  Subsequently, the control unit 160 registers the data collected in step S1202 in the storage unit 150 as an operation pattern (step S1203), and ends the process illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a flow of the operation execution process according to the operation pattern according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, the air conditioner remote control device 200 transmits a call command to the air conditioner 100 in response to an operation of the call button 236 (step S1301).

  The air conditioner 100 acquires an operation pattern in response to receiving the call command (step S1302). Subsequently, the air conditioner 100 transmits the operation pattern acquired in step S1302 to the air conditioner remote control device 200 (step S1303). The air conditioner 100 transmits each operation pattern included in the operation pattern data 150 i as information associated with the registration date and the measurement value of the sensor group 170. That is, the air conditioner 100 uses the registration date and time associated with the operation pattern and the indoor environment assumed from the measured value of the sensor group 170 as a clue to select a desired operation pattern, and thus the air conditioner remote control device 200 is used. To users on the go.

  The air conditioner remote control device 200 displays the received operation pattern on the display unit 240 (step S1304). Subsequently, the air conditioner remote control device 200 transmits an operation instruction command based on the selected operation pattern to the air conditioner 100 according to the selection of the operation pattern by the user (step S1305), and the processing shown in FIG. Exit.

  In response to the reception of the operation instruction command, the air conditioner 100 performs the operation with the operation pattern corresponding to the command (step S1306), and ends the process illustrated in FIG.

  According to the fifth embodiment, it is possible to register an operation state that the user feels comfortable in the operation state of the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300, and to call the appropriate operation state to reproduce the operation state. The driving | running corresponding to a track record can be performed. In addition, when air conditioning is performed so that the room temperature is made uniform, there is a face that it is not necessarily said that a comfortable living environment can be provided because there are large individual differences in the way of feeling the temperature. 5 is based on the performance of the user himself, so that inconvenience due to individual differences can be improved.

  In the fifth embodiment, the operation pattern is displayed on the display unit 240 of the air conditioner remote control device 200, and the operation pattern is selected in the air conditioner remote control device 200. The operation pattern may be displayed on the display unit 140 of the air conditioner 100, and the operation pattern may be selected in the air conditioner 100. In the fifth embodiment, an example in which the operation pattern call command is transmitted from the air conditioner remote control device 200 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the operation button group (see FIG. You may call directly in the air conditioner 100 by operation with respect to (not shown).

Embodiment 6 FIG.
In the fifth embodiment, the driving corresponding to the driving pattern may be executed according to the schedule set by the user. In the following sixth embodiment, the air conditioner 100 in this case will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of an air conditioner according to Embodiment 6. As illustrated in FIG. 27, the storage unit 150 stores driving schedule data 150j. In the operation schedule data 150j, the execution date and time of the operation pattern is set in advance. The operation control program 150a controls the operation of the air conditioner based on the operation pattern included in the operation pattern data 150i in accordance with the execution date and time of the operation pattern set in the operation schedule data 150j. The blower operation control program 150c provides a function for controlling the operation of the blower 300 based on the operation pattern corresponding to the execution date and time in cooperation with the operation control program 150a.

  The control unit 160 executes the operation control program 150a and the blower operation control program 150c, so that the air conditioner 100 and the blower 300 based on the operation pattern are matched with the execution date and time of the operation pattern set in the operation schedule data 150j. Control the operation.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing by the air conditioner according to Embodiment 6. The process shown in FIG. 28 is realized by the control unit 160 executing the operation control program 150a and the blower operation control program 150c.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the control unit 160 determines whether or not a scheduled operation is being executed in accordance with the execution date and time of the operation pattern set in the operation schedule data 150j (step S1401).

  If the result of determination is that scheduled operation is being executed (step S1401, Yes), the controller 160 determines whether it is the operation pattern change time (step S1402).

  When it is not the operation pattern change time as a result of the determination (step S1402, No), the control unit 160 returns to the processing procedure of step S1401. On the contrary, when it is determined that the operation pattern is changed (step S1402, Yes), the control unit 160 determines that the air conditioner 100 and the blower are based on the operation pattern corresponding to the current time. The operation state of 300 is changed (step S1403), and the process returns to step S1401.

  In step S1401, if the result of determination is that the scheduled operation is not being executed (step S1401, No), the controller 160 ends the processing shown in FIG.

  Each function implemented in the air conditioner 100, the air conditioner remote control device 200, and the blower remote control device 400 described in the above embodiment is executed when the CPU reads and executes a program corresponding to each function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed by a multi-function circuit such as a system LSI (Large Scale Integration) that integrates each function. Moreover, the process by the air conditioner 100, the remote control device 200 for air conditioners, and the remote control device 400 for blowers may be performed by cooperating a plurality of processing circuits corresponding to each function.

  The configuration described in the above embodiment shows an example of the contents of the present invention, and can be combined with another known technique, and can be combined with other configurations without departing from the gist of the present invention. It is also possible to omit or change the part.

  100 air conditioner, 200 remote control device for air conditioner, 300 blower, 400 remote control device for blower.

Claims (6)

An air conditioner that operates in conjunction with a blower,
A storage unit;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the blower,
The control unit associates an identifier uniquely assigned to the blower, an operation content executed by the blower, and control information for causing the blower to execute a process corresponding to the operation content, and the blower information The air conditioner is stored in the storage unit as The controller is
For each of a plurality of different blowers, store the blower information in the storage unit for each blower,
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein when the selection of the identifier is received, the operation of the blower is controlled using the blower information associated with the received identifier.   The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage unit further stores list information listing the operation contents of all the fans included in the fan information.   The said control part acquires the said control information which acquired the said control information transmitted from the 2nd apparatus for operating the said air blower via the 1st apparatus for operating the said air conditioner. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the air conditioner is stored in the storage unit as the blower information in association with the identifier acquired from the first device and the operation content. . The controller is
When a registration request for information on the operating state of the air conditioner and the blower is received during operation of the air conditioner and the blower, the information when the registration request is received is stored in the storage unit as an operation pattern. And
2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein when the selection of the operation pattern is received, operations of the air conditioner and the blower are controlled based on the selected operation pattern.   The air according to claim 5, wherein the control unit executes control of operations of the air conditioner and the blower based on the operation pattern in accordance with a preset execution date and time of the operation pattern. Harmony machine.

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