JP6909994B2 - Remote control system, remote control method, remote control program and electrical equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a remote control system, a remote control method, and a remote control program for remotely controlling an electric device by a communication terminal communicably connected to the electric device via a network. Further, the present disclosure relates to an electric device that is remotely controlled by a communication terminal that is communicably connected via a network.

Conventionally, a method of connecting an air conditioner in a home to a communication network and controlling the air conditioner in the home via a communication network using a remote control device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, and an on-timer reservation from the remote control device. A method of operating the air load so that the room temperature reaches the set temperature at the set time set by the on-timer reservation has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

When the power consumption of the electric device to be remotely controlled is large, the user who is remote from the electric device to be controlled is a user of the electric device from the viewpoint of improving the safety or saving the electric charge. It is required to be able to grasp whether or not the operation setting has been changed or whether or not the power supply of the main circuit of the electric device is closed.

For this reason, conventionally, the operation terminal carried by the user remotely controls the electric device, then acquires a state signal indicating the state of the electric device from the electric device, and obtains the state of the electric device indicated by the state signal. A method has been proposed in which the user can confirm the operation result by automatically displaying the operation result on the display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-176936 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-216942

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, there is a possibility that the operation setting of the electric device may be changed even though it is difficult for the user to grasp the state of the electric device by using the communication terminal due to the interruption of communication. Further improvement was needed.

This disclosure is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a remote control system, a remote control method, and a remote control that can prevent the operation setting of an electric device from being changed without notifying the user. It is intended to provide programs and electrical equipment.

The remote control system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a remote control system including an electric device and a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network, and the electric device is the electric device. A reservation information storage unit that stores reservation information including an operation control unit that controls the operation of the operation control unit, an operation setting change time that is a time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and a change content of the operation setting, and the above. The communication terminal includes a reservation management unit that manages reservation information and a first communication unit that receives the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal and stores the reservation information in the reservation information storage unit. A first operation unit that accepts input of reservation information, a second communication unit that transmits the reservation information to the electric device, and a feedback notification that notifies the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed. The second unit includes a unit and a feedback determination unit that determines whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time. Communication unit transmits the determination result of the feedback determination unit to the electric device, the first communication unit receives the determination result transmitted by the second communication unit, and the determination result is notified. When indicating that it is possible, the operation control unit changes the operation setting according to the change content, and the first communication unit provides change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed. When the change notification information is transmitted to the communication terminal, the second communication unit receives the change notification information transmitted by the first communication unit, and the feedback notification unit receives the change notification information, the operation is performed. Notify the user that the setting has been changed.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent the operation setting of the electric device from being changed without notifying the user.

It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the remote control system in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. It is a figure which shows the structure of the communication terminal in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electric device in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. It is a figure which shows an example of the device selection screen which shows the information to select the electric device which is a remote control target. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation setting screen which shows the information to input the operation setting of the electric device which is a remote control target. It is a figure which shows an example of the confirmation screen which shows the information which confirms the operation setting of the electric device which is a remote control target. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation completion screen which shows the information which completes the reservation of the operation setting of the electric device which is a remote control target. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation change notification screen which shows the information which informs that the operation setting of an electric device which is a remote control target has been changed. It is a figure which shows another example of the operation change notification screen which shows the information which informs that the operation setting of an electric device which is a remote control target has been changed. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the reservation process by the communication terminal of the remote control system in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a reservation process by an electric device of a remote control system in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a 1st flowchart for demonstrating the reservation execution process by a remote control system in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. It is a 2nd flowchart for demonstrating the reservation execution process by a remote control system in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation failure notification screen for notifying that the operation setting was not changed. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation setting screen for remote control of an electric device. It is a figure which shows an example of the feedback notification impossible screen which shows that the feedback notification cannot be given that the operation setting of an electric device was changed. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a figure which shows the structure of the communication terminal in Embodiment 3 of this disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the third embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the reservation process by the communication terminal of the remote control system in Embodiment 4 of this disclosure.

(Knowledge on which this disclosure was based)
In the above-mentioned conventional technique, when the user immediately changes the operation setting of the electric device by remote control using the communication terminal, the communication between the communication terminal and the electric device is established, so that after the remote control is performed. The status of the electric device is transmitted to the communication terminal, and the user can check the operation result. However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, there is a problem when it is not desired to change the operation setting immediately, that is, when the user reserves the operation setting change time of the electric device by remote control.

For example, even if the communication between the communication terminal and the electric device is established when the user performs the reservation operation of the electric device using the communication terminal, after that, when the reserved operation setting change time is reached, Communication between the communication terminal and the electrical device may be interrupted.

In that case, there is a problem that the operation setting of the electric device is changed even though it is difficult for the user to grasp the state of the electric device by using the communication terminal due to the interruption of communication.

In order to solve the above problems, the remote control system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a remote control system including an electric device and a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network. The electric device receives reservation information including an operation control unit that controls the operation of the electric device, an operation setting change time that is a time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and a change content of the operation setting. A reservation information storage unit for storing, a reservation management unit for managing the reservation information, and a first communication unit for receiving the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal and storing the reservation information in the reservation information storage unit are provided. In the communication terminal, the first operation unit that accepts the input of the reservation information from the user, the second communication unit that transmits the reservation information to the electric device, and the operation setting of the electric device are changed. A feedback notification unit that notifies the user of this, and a feedback determination that determines whether or not the communication terminal is in a state where the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time. The second communication unit transmits the determination result of the feedback determination unit to the electric device, and the first communication unit transmits the determination result transmitted by the second communication unit. Is received and the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the operation control unit changes the operation setting according to the change content, and the first communication unit changes the operation setting. The change notification information indicating that the change is transmitted to the communication terminal, the second communication unit receives the change notification information transmitted by the first communication unit, and the feedback notification unit receives the change notification. When the information is received, the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed.

According to this configuration, the user can input the reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting. The operation setting change time is transmitted to the electrical equipment. The reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal is received. The received reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit. After the operation setting change time, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. The judgment result is transmitted to the electric device. In the electrical equipment, the transmitted determination result is received. When the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the operation setting is changed according to the changed contents. Change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is transmitted to the communication terminal. The transmitted change notification information is received at the communication terminal. When the change notification information is received, the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed.

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed after the operation setting change time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the determination result is notified. When indicating that it is possible, the operation setting of the electric device is changed according to the changed content, and the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed. Therefore, the operation setting of the electric device can be set without notifying the user. It can be prevented from being changed.

Further, in the remote control system, when the reservation management unit reaches the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit, the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal. When it is determined whether or not the operation setting is changed and it is determined that the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal, the first communication unit indicates that the operation setting has been changed. Sends inquiry information for inquiring whether or not it is possible to notify the user to the communication terminal, and the second communication unit receives the inquiry information transmitted by the first communication unit. When the inquiry information is received, the feedback determination unit may determine whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

According to this configuration, when the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached in the electric device, it is determined whether or not the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal. When it is determined that the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal, inquiry information for inquiring whether the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed is sent to the communication terminal. Will be sent. The transmitted inquiry information is received at the communication terminal. When the inquiry information is received, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

Therefore, whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed when the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal and the operation setting change time has come. Can be determined.

Further, in the remote control system, the feedback determination unit is in a state where the communication terminal can notify when the use of the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal is permitted by the user. It may be determined that.

According to this configuration, when the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal, it is possible to notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the user is permitted to use the function of the feedback determination unit to automatically notify the information received by the communication terminal on the lock screen that restricts the input operation of the communication terminal. In that case, it may be determined that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible.

According to this configuration, the operation setting of the electric device is changed when the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal on the lock screen that restricts the input operation of the communication terminal. It is possible to notify the user of the fact.

Further, in the remote control system, the feedback determination unit is permitted by the user to use a function in which the communication terminal is in a power saving state and the information received by the communication terminal is automatically notified. In this case, it may be determined that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible.

According to this configuration, when the communication terminal is in a power saving state and the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal, the operation setting of the electric device is changed. This can be notified to the user.

Further, in the remote control system, the feedback determination unit refers to the application program for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed when the operation setting change time has come. When the use of the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal is permitted by the user, it may be determined that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible.

According to this configuration, the information received by the communication terminal is automatically notified to the application program for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed when the operation setting change time comes. When the use of the function is permitted by the user, the user can be notified that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the feedback determination unit may determine that the communication terminal can be notified when the first operation unit is operated by the user.

According to this configuration, when the communication terminal is operated by the user, it is possible to notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the communication terminal includes a photographing unit that photographs the surroundings of the communication terminal and an image recognition unit that recognizes the user based on an image obtained by photographing by the photographing unit. Further, the feedback determination unit may determine that the communication terminal is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the image recognition unit.

According to this configuration, when the user is recognized based on the image taken around the communication terminal, it is possible to notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the photographing unit photographs the user's face before the first operation unit accepts the input of the reservation information, and the communication terminal photographs the user's face. An image storage unit that stores the face image obtained in The user who matches the face image may be recognized.

According to this configuration, the user's face is photographed before the input of the reservation information is accepted. The image storage unit of the communication terminal stores the face image obtained by shooting in advance. From the image obtained by shooting at the operation setting change time, the user who matches the face image stored in advance in the image storage unit is recognized.

Therefore, from the image taken at the time when the operation setting is changed, the user who matches the user's face image stored in advance can be recognized, and the operation setting is changed for the user who has input the reservation information. You can be sure to notify.

Further, in the remote control system, the communication terminal uses a voice acquisition unit that acquires voice information indicating voice around the communication terminal, and the user based on the voice information acquired by the voice acquisition unit. A voice recognition unit for recognizing is further provided, and the feedback determination unit may determine that the communication terminal is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the voice recognition unit.

According to this configuration, when the user is recognized based on the voice information indicating the voice around the communication terminal, it is possible to notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the voice acquisition unit acquires the voice information of the user before the input of the reservation information is accepted by the first operation unit, and the communication terminal acquires the voice. The voice storage unit further includes a voice storage unit that stores the voice information acquired by the unit in advance, and the voice recognition unit stores the voice information acquired by the voice acquisition unit at the operation setting change time in advance in the voice storage unit. The user who matches the stored voice information may be recognized.

According to this configuration, voice information indicating the user's voice is acquired before the input of the reservation information is accepted. The voice storage unit of the communication terminal stores the acquired voice information in advance. From the voice information acquired at the time when the operation setting is changed, a user who matches the voice information stored in advance in the voice storage unit is recognized.

Therefore, the user who matches the voice information of the user stored in advance can be recognized from the voice information acquired at the time when the operation setting is changed, and the operation setting is changed for the user who has input the reservation information. Can be reliably notified.

Further, in the remote control system, the communication terminal performs a motion sensor that acquires mechanical information indicating a force applied to the communication terminal, and the movement of the user based on the mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor. The feedback determination unit may further include a motion recognition unit for recognizing, and may determine that the communication terminal is in a state in which the communication terminal can be notified when the movement of the user is recognized by the motion recognition unit.

According to this configuration, when the movement of the user is recognized based on the mechanical information indicating the force applied to the communication terminal, it is possible to notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the motion sensor acquires reference mechanical information indicating a predetermined movement of the user before the input of the reservation information is accepted by the first operation unit, and the communication terminal. Further includes a motion storage unit that stores the reference mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor in advance, and the motion recognition unit uses the dynamic information acquired by the motion sensor at the operation setting change time to obtain the motion. The movement of the user that matches the reference mechanical information stored in advance in the storage unit may be recognized.

According to this configuration, the reference mechanics information indicating a predetermined movement of the user is acquired before the input of the reservation information is accepted. The motion storage unit of the communication terminal stores the acquired reference mechanical information in advance. From the mechanical information acquired at the operation setting change time, the user's motion that matches the reference mechanical information stored in advance in the motion storage unit is recognized.

Therefore, it is possible to recognize the user's movement that matches the reference dynamic information indicating the user's predetermined movement stored in advance from the mechanical information indicating the user's predetermined movement acquired at the operation setting change time, and to make a reservation. It is possible to reliably notify the user who has entered the information that the operation setting has been changed.

Further, in the remote control system, the reservation information includes the first operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and the first reservation information including the change content of the operation setting. The first operation unit includes the second operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and the second reservation information including the change content of the operation setting. Upon receiving the input of the first reservation information, the second communication unit transmits the first reservation information to the electric device, and the first communication unit transmits the first reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal. Upon receiving the reservation information of 1, the electric device further includes a second operation unit that accepts the input of the second reservation information and stores the second reservation information in the reservation information storage unit, and further includes the reservation. After the second reservation information is input by the second operation unit, the management unit receives the first reservation information by the first communication unit and includes the first reservation information. When the first operation setting change time is earlier than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information, the first reservation information is reserved in addition to the second reservation information. The information storage unit stores the information, and when the feedback determination unit reaches the first operation setting change time and the inquiry information is received, the communication terminal notifies the user that the operation setting has been changed. It is determined whether or not it is possible, and when the second operation setting change time comes, the operation control unit may change the operation setting according to the change contents.

According to this configuration, the reservation information includes the first reservation information including the first operation setting change time which is the time when the operation setting of the operation control unit is changed, the change content of the operation setting, and the operation control unit. The second operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting, and the second reservation information including the change content of the operation setting are included. The communication terminal accepts the input of the first reservation information. The first reservation information is transmitted to the electrical equipment. In the electric device, the first reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal is received. In addition, the electrical equipment accepts the input of the second reservation information. The second reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit. After the second reservation information is input, the first reservation information is received, and the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information is the second operation setting included in the second reservation information. If it is earlier than the change time, the first reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit in addition to the second reservation information. When the first operation setting change time comes and the inquiry information is received, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. After that, when the second operation setting change time comes, the operation setting is changed according to the changed contents.

Therefore, at the first operation setting change time, it is impossible to notify the user that the operation setting has been changed, and even if the operation setting of the electric device is not changed, at the second operation setting change time. , You can change the operation settings of electrical equipment.

Further, in the remote control system, the reservation management unit changes the second operation setting in which the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information is included in the second reservation information. If it is later than the time, the second reservation information is discarded and the first reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit, and the feedback determination unit becomes the first operation setting change time. When the inquiry information is received, it may be determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

According to this configuration, when the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information is later than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information, the second reservation information is set. It is discarded and the first reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit. When the first operation setting change time comes and the inquiry information is received, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

Therefore, the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information input using the communication terminal is the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information input using the electric device. If it is later than, the first operation setting change time has priority over the second operation setting change time. Therefore, according to the change contents included in the first reservation information input after the second reservation information. You can change the operation settings of electrical equipment.

Further, in the remote control system, the reservation management unit indicates that the communication terminal can notify the user even after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the inquiry information to the communication terminal. If the determination result is not received, the operation setting change time may be changed to a time after the lapse of the predetermined time and stored in the reservation information storage unit.

According to this configuration, if the communication terminal does not receive the determination result indicating that the notification is possible even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the inquiry information is transmitted to the communication terminal, the operation setting change time May be changed to the time after the lapse of a predetermined time and stored in the reservation information storage unit.

Therefore, even if the judgment result indicating that the communication terminal can be notified is not received at the operation setting change time, the inquiry information is sent to the communication terminal after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation setting change time. There is a possibility that it will be transmitted again and a determination result indicating that the notification is possible will be received from the communication terminal, and the operation setting of the electric device can be changed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation setting change time.

Further, in the remote control system, the electric device further includes a second operation unit that receives input of the reservation information from the user and stores the reservation information in the reservation information storage unit, and further includes the reservation information storage unit. When the operation setting change time stored in the unit is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time is input by the second operation unit, or the operation control unit has already been used. When the operation has been started, the operation control unit changes the operation setting according to the change content, and when the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit comes, the operation setting change. If it is determined that the time has been received from the communication terminal and the operation control unit has not started operation, the first communication unit transmits the inquiry information to the communication terminal. You may.

According to this configuration, in the electric device, the input of the reservation information is received from the user, and the reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit. When the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time has been input in the electric device, or the operation of the electric device has already started. If so, the operation settings will be changed according to the changes. Further, when the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time has been received from the communication terminal, and the operation of the electric device has not started. In that case, the inquiry information is transmitted to the communication terminal.

Therefore, when the operation setting change time is input in the electric device, or when the operation setting is changed during operation, whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. Regardless, the operation settings can be changed according to the changes. In addition, when the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal and the operation of the electric device has not started, only when the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. The operation settings can be changed according to the changes.

The remote control method according to another aspect of the present disclosure is a remote control method in a remote control system including an electric device and a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network. It accepts the input of reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time to change the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting, transmits the operation setting change time to the electric device, and transmits the communication terminal. The reservation information transmitted by the user is received, the received reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage, and the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time. When it is determined whether or not the state is in the state, the determination result is transmitted to the electric device, the transmitted determination result is received, and it is indicated that the determination result is in a notifyable state, the change is made according to the change. When the operation setting is changed, the change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is transmitted to the communication terminal, the transmitted change notification information is received, and the change notification information is received, the change notification information is received. Notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

According to this configuration, the user can input the reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting. The operation setting change time is transmitted to the electrical equipment. The reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal is received. The received reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit. After the operation setting change time, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. The judgment result is transmitted to the electric device. The transmitted judgment result is received. When the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the operation setting is changed according to the changed contents. Change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is transmitted to the communication terminal. The sent change notification information is received. When the change notification information is received, the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed.

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed after the operation setting change time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the determination result is notified. When indicating that it is possible, the operation setting of the electric device is changed according to the changed content, and the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed. Therefore, the operation setting of the electric device can be set without notifying the user. It can be prevented from being changed.

The remote control program according to another aspect of the present disclosure is a remote control program that remotely controls the electric device by a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network, and includes a computer included in the communication terminal. , An operation unit that accepts input of reservation information including an operation setting change time, which is a time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and a change content of the operation setting, and transmits the reservation information to the electric device. The communication unit, the feedback notification unit that notifies the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed, and the communication terminal that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time. It functions as a feedback determination unit that determines whether or not the user can be notified, and the communication unit transmits the determination result of the feedback determination unit to the electric device and can notify the determination result. In the case of indicating that, the change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is received from the electric device, and the feedback notification unit changes the operation setting when the change notification information is received. Notify the user of the fact.

According to this configuration, the user can input the reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting. After the operation setting change time, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. The judgment result is transmitted to the electric device. When the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is received from the electric device. When the change notification information is received, the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed.

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed after the operation setting change time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the determination result is notified. When indicating that it is possible, the operation setting of the electric device is changed according to the changed content, and the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed. Therefore, the operation setting of the electric device can be set without notifying the user. It can be prevented from being changed.

The electric device according to another aspect of the present disclosure is an electric device remotely controlled by a communication terminal communicably connected via a network, and includes an operation control unit that controls the operation of the electric device and the operation. The communication between the reservation information storage unit that stores the reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the control unit, and the change content of the operation setting, the reservation management unit that manages the reservation information, and the communication. The communication unit includes a communication unit that receives the reservation information transmitted by the terminal and stores the reservation information in the reservation information storage unit, and the communication unit indicates that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time. When the communication terminal receives the determination result of determining whether or not the communication terminal is in a state in which the user can be notified from the communication terminal and indicates that the determination result is in a state in which the user can be notified, the operation control unit may perform the operation control unit. The operation setting is changed according to the changed content, and the communication unit transmits change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed to the communication terminal.

According to this configuration, the operation of electrical equipment is controlled. The reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting, and the change content of the operation setting is stored in the reservation information storage unit. Reservation information is managed. The reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal is received and stored in the reservation information storage unit. After the operation setting change time, the communication terminal receives the determination result of determining whether or not the communication terminal is in a state where the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. When the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the operation setting is changed according to the changed contents. Then, in order to notify the communication terminal that the operation setting has been changed, change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is transmitted to the communication terminal.

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed after the operation setting change time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the determination result is notified. When indicating that it is possible, the operation setting of the electric device is changed according to the changed content, and the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed. Therefore, the operation setting of the electric device can be set without notifying the user. It can be prevented from being changed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are examples that embody the present disclosure, and do not limit the technical scope of the present disclosure.

(Embodiment 1)
(Remote control system configuration)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a remote control system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

An air-conditioning device is exemplified as an electric device for which the operation setting change time of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is set.

Further, here, as an example of the reservation operation of the operation setting change time of the electric device, the reservation operation of the operation start time of the electric device will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control system 1 includes an electric device 100 installed in a user's residence 500, a first communication terminal 300A, and a second communication terminal 300B. The electrical device 100 is connected to the communication adapter 50.

Note that FIG. 1 illustrates two communication terminals, a first communication terminal 300A and a second communication terminal 300B, but the number of communication terminals is not limited to this. When it is not necessary to explain these individually, they are collectively referred to as a communication terminal 300.

One communication terminal 300 may individually remotely control a plurality of electric devices 100 via the communication adapter 50.

Further, the plurality of communication terminals 300 can remotely control the electric device 100 connected to one communication adapter 50.

A wireless LAN (Local Area Network), which is a home communication network, is provided in the residence 500, and the router 410 relays the wide area communication network 420 and the communication network in the residence.

The router 410 is a device that is connected to the wide area communication network 420 and mediates between the wide area communication network 420 and the communication network in the house.

The wireless LAN relay station 400 is a device that is connected to the router 410 and converts information into wireless radio waves. The relay station 400 is a terminal such as a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) access point.

In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, one of the wireless LAN standards, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, or IEEE802.11ac, is used for wireless communication. Of course, a wireless communication method other than IEEE802.11 may be used. For example, the wireless communication may be a specific low power radio, Bluetooth®, or the like.

The router 410 and the relay station 400 may be stored in the same housing.

The communication adapter 50 is installed in the residence 500, and can communicate with each device connected to the wide area communication network 420 via the relay station 400 and the router 410.

The cloud server 200 is connected to the wide area communication network 420, and is communicably connected to the electric device 100 via the wide area communication network 420, the router 410, the relay station 400, and the communication adapter 50.

Further, the cloud server 200 is communicably connected to the communication terminal 300 via the wide area communication network 420.

The communication terminal 300 and the wide area communication network 420 are connected by using 3G (3rd Generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution), a residential or public Wi-Fi access point, or the like. The communication terminal 300 can remotely control the electric device 100 to which the communication adapter 50 is connected via the wide area communication network 420.

Both the communication adapter 50 and the communication terminal 300 are terminals capable of wireless communication or wired communication, and can communicate with each other via the relay station 400 without going through the wide area communication network 420.

The wide area communication network 420 is, for example, the Internet. Further, as the wide area communication network 420, a telephone line network, a mobile communication network, an optical line network, a satellite communication network, a cable television communication network, or the like may be used.

In the first embodiment, the electric device 100 is, for example, an air conditioning device. The electric device 100 may be, for example, an air purifier, a humidifier, a dehumidifier, a blower, a washing machine, a rice cooker, or the like.

The communication adapter 50 is an electronic device that communicates information with the communication terminal 300 via the wide area communication network 420. The communication adapter 50 is a device other than the electric device 100, for example, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a cooking utensil, a lighting device, a hot water supply device, a photographing device, various AV devices, or various robots (for example, a cleaning robot, a housework support robot, etc.). Alternatively, it can be connected to a pet robot such as a cat-shaped robot) and can communicate with the communication terminal 300.

The electrical device 100 and the communication adapter 50 may be integrated.

In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication terminal 300 is, for example, a smartphone. That is, in the first embodiment, a configuration for remotely controlling an air conditioning device using a smartphone will be described.

(Communication terminal configuration)
Next, the configuration of the communication terminal 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a communication terminal according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the communication terminal 300 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 350, a display unit 360, a communication unit 370, an operation unit 380, a microphone 390, a motion sensor 392, a camera 395, and a speaker 398.

The control unit 310 controls the operation of each unit of the communication terminal 300. The control unit 310 is composed of, for example, a computer device including a CPU (central processing unit) or a calculation processing unit such as a dedicated processor. The storage unit 350 includes a semiconductor memory typified by a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like. The control unit 310 comprehensively controls the operation of each unit of the communication terminal 300 by reading and executing various information stored in the storage unit 350 and a program 355 for executing various controls.

The program 355 generally includes two types of programs.

The program 355 includes an application program 356 that can be acquired (so-called downloaded) from the cloud server 200 via the wide area communication network 420 or the like. The application program 356 may be provided by a person other than the person who provides the communication terminal 300, for example, a person who provides the cloud server 200.

The program 355 also includes an operating system (OS) 357 that is stored in advance in the communication terminal 300 and provides common functions for one or more application programs 356. Typical operating system 357 includes Android (registered trademark) or iOS (registered trademark).

In addition, the operating system 357 may also include a Web (World Wide Web) browser. In that case, the communication unit 370 acquires the application program 356 described in HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) or Javascript (registered trademark) and stored in the cloud server 200 via the wide area communication network 420, and the control unit. 310 executes the acquired application program 356.

The storage unit 350 may store one or a plurality of application programs 356 in advance.

Further, the operating system 357 of the communication terminal 300 may be able to update a part or all of its functions via the wide area communication network 420. Also, the operating system 357 may be able to remove some or all of it by the user.

Further, the control unit 310 includes a display control unit 320, a feedback determination unit 322, and a communication control unit 330. The display control unit 320 controls the display unit 360. The communication control unit 330 controls the communication unit 370. Further, the communication control unit 330 includes a state acquisition unit 340. The state acquisition unit 340 acquires information (operation information) indicating the operation state of the electric device 100.

The communication unit 370 performs communication via the wide area communication network 420 and mutual communication between devices via the relay station 400 of the narrow area communication network.

The display unit 360 displays various information to be presented to the user in response to an instruction from the display control unit 320 of the control unit 310. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 9, the display unit 360 displays the operating status of the electric device 100 acquired by the state acquisition unit 340.

The operation unit 380 receives the input from the user and transmits the input information to the control unit 310. The operation unit 380 receives an input from the user of the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the electric device 100. The communication unit 370 transmits the operation setting change time input by the operation unit 380 to the electric device 100.

The display unit 360 notifies the user that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed.

The feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the communication terminal 300 can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. The communication unit 370 transmits the determination result of the feedback determination unit 322 to the electric device 100.

Further, the communication unit 370 receives inquiry information from the electric device 100 for inquiring whether or not the communication terminal 300 can notify the user that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed. When the inquiry information is received, the feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the communication terminal 300 can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.

Further, the communication unit 370 receives change notification information from the electric device 100 indicating that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed. When the change notification information is received, the display unit 360 notifies the user that the operation setting has been changed.

The microphone 390 acquires voice information generated around the communication terminal 300.

The motion sensor 392 acquires mechanical information regarding physical movement such as the direction and direction, velocity or acceleration of the force applied to the communication terminal 300. The motion sensor 392 may be composed of, for example, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like.

The camera 395 photographs the surroundings of the communication terminal 300. The camera 395 acquires optical image information around the communication terminal 300. The camera 395 is composed of, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) image sensor, a CMOS (Complementary charge device semiconductor) image sensor, or a photodiode.

The speaker 398 outputs audio.

The communication terminal 300 may be composed of, for example, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a wristwatch-type portable device, or a portable game machine instead of a smartphone.

In the first embodiment, the operation unit 380 corresponds to an example of the first operation unit, the communication unit 370 corresponds to an example of the second communication unit, and the display unit 360 corresponds to an example of the feedback notification unit. Then, the feedback determination unit 322 corresponds to an example of the feedback determination unit.

(Configuration of electrical equipment)
Next, the configuration of the electric device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of an electric device according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the electric device 100 includes an operation control unit 110, a storage unit 130, a power unit 140, a power supply unit 150, a display unit 160, an operation unit 170, and a reservation management unit 180. The electric device 100 is, for example, an air conditioning device. Further, the electric device 100 is connected to the communication adapter 50.

The operation control unit 110 controls the operation of each part of the electric device 100. The operation control unit 110 is composed of, for example, a computer device including an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU or a dedicated processor. The storage unit 130 includes a semiconductor memory typified by RAM, ROM, or the like. The operation control unit 110 comprehensively controls the operation of each part of the electric device 100 by reading and executing various information stored in the storage unit 130 and a program for executing various controls. The operation control unit 110 controls the operation of the electric device 100.

Further, the operation control unit 110 includes a mode setting unit 120 for setting various modes of the electric device 100. The storage unit 130 stores various information used in the electric device 100.

The storage unit 130 stores reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit 110, and the change content of the operation setting.

The power unit 140 executes various operation operations of the electric device 100 under the control of the operation control unit 110. An example of the driving operation is air-conditioned operation. When the electric device 100 is an air-conditioning device as in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the air-conditioning operation includes a cooling operation, a heating operation, a dehumidifying operation, a blowing operation, and the like. Further, when the electric device 100 has an air cleaning function, the air conditioning operation further includes an air cleaning operation.

Further, when the electric device 100 is an air purifier, the air conditioning operation includes an air purifying operation. Further, when the electric device 100 has a humidifying function, the air-conditioning operation further includes a humidifying and air-cleaning operation. It should be noted that these are examples of air-conditioned operation, and are not limited to these.

The power supply unit 150 turns on (closes) or turns off (opens) the power supply of the power unit 140 based on the instruction from the operation control unit 110.

The display unit 160 displays the operating status of the electric device 100. The display unit 160 is composed of, for example, a light emitting diode (LED), and lighting the light emitting diode indicates that the power unit 140 is in operation.

The operation unit 170 receives an operation from the user on the electric device 100. The operation unit 170 includes a button for changing the operation setting of the power unit 140 and a button for setting the operation setting change time of the power unit 140. In addition to this, the operation unit 170 may include a button capable of setting an operation type (cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidifying operation or blowing operation), set temperature, wind direction, air volume and the like.

Further, as the component that accepts the operation from the user in the operation unit 170, a component different from the button may be used as long as the operation from the user can be accepted. For example, an operation from the user may be accepted when a specific area of the liquid crystal touch panel is pressed, or an operation from the user may be accepted when a specific voice is recognized by voice recognition.

The operation unit 170 may be physically integrally configured with the electric device 100, or may not be physically integrally configured with the electric device 100 like the infrared remote controller. It may be configured so that the electric device 100 can be operated only when it is within a short distance of several meters.

In particular, the electrical device 100 may be installed in a high place that is physically out of reach of the user. Therefore, the operation unit 170 may be composed of an infrared remote controller.

The communication adapter 50 transmits a command to the electric device 100 received from the communication terminal 300 via the wide area communication network 420 to the electric device 100. The communication adapter 50 receives the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal 300, and stores the received reservation information in the storage unit 130.

The reservation management unit 180 manages reservation information. When the operation setting change time stored in the storage unit 350 is reached, the reservation management unit 180 determines whether or not the operation setting change time has been received from the communication terminal 300. When it is determined that the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal 300, the communication adapter 50 inquires whether or not the communication terminal 300 can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. Inquiry information is transmitted to the communication terminal 300.

Further, the communication adapter 50 receives the determination result transmitted by the communication terminal 300. When the determination result indicates that the notification is possible, the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting according to the changed content. The communication adapter 50 transmits change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed to the communication terminal 300.

In the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the electric device 100 is an air-conditioning device, but the outdoor unit of the air-conditioning device is not shown or described.

Further, in the first embodiment, the operation control unit 110 corresponds to an example of the operation control unit, the storage unit 130 corresponds to an example of the reservation information storage unit, and the reservation management unit 180 corresponds to an example of the reservation management unit. The communication adapter 50 corresponds to an example of the first communication unit and the communication unit, and the operation unit 170 corresponds to an example of the second operation unit.

(Explanation of the screen displayed on the communication terminal)
First, the examples shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 are used for the information (screen) displayed on the display unit 360 of the communication terminal 300 when the communication terminal 300 performs the reservation operation of the operation setting change time of the electric device 100. I will explain.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a device selection screen showing information for selecting an electric device to be remotely controlled.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, since there are two electric devices 100 to be remotely controlled by the communication terminal 300, the names of the two air conditioners are displayed on the display unit 360. When a plurality of electric devices are to be remotely controlled, that is, when a certain communication terminal 300 and a plurality of electric devices are associated with each other, all the electric devices associated with the communication terminal 300 are displayed on the device selection screen. Icon is displayed.

The electric device 100 is selected by the user pressing (tapping) the icon corresponding to the electric device 100 to be remotely controlled displayed on the device selection screen. When the electric device 100 to be remotely controlled is selected, the display unit 360 displays the reservation setting screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation setting screen showing information for inputting operation settings of an electric device to be remotely controlled. As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 360 of the communication terminal 300 displays the reservation setting screen of the electric device 100 selected by the user.

The reservation setting screen is a screen for the user to set reservation information including the operation setting change time of the electric device 100 and transmit the reservation information. On the reservation setting screen, an operation area 360b for setting reservation information for the electric device 100 is set. The operation area 360b is provided with an input field 701 for inputting an operation setting change time. Further, the operation area 360b includes an input field 702 for inputting an operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, an input field 703 for inputting a set temperature, and an input field 704 for inputting an air volume. You may. Further, the operation area 360b includes a setting transmission button 1040 for transmitting the input reservation information.

When the reservation information is set by the user on the reservation setting screen and the setting transmission button 1040 in the reservation setting screen is pressed by the user, the display unit 360 displays the confirmation screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a confirmation screen showing information for confirming the operation setting of the electric device to be remotely controlled. As shown in FIG. 6, the display unit 360 displays a confirmation screen for allowing the user to confirm the reservation information. On the confirmation screen, the reservation information input by the user and the OK button 1060 for confirming the reservation information are displayed.

Then, when the OK button 1060 in the confirmation screen is pressed by the user, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 transmits the reservation information for the electric device 100 to the electric device 100.

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives a response signal to the reservation information from the electric device 100. When the response signal is received, the display unit 360 displays the reservation completion screen shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation completion screen showing information for completing the reservation of the operation setting of the electric device to be remotely controlled. As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 360 displays a reservation completion screen for notifying that the reservation of the operation setting of the electric device 100 is completed.

The reservation completion screen may display reservation information such as the reserved operation setting change time, operation mode, set temperature, or air volume. Further, on the reservation completion screen, the reservation information input by the user and the OK button 1080 for ending the reservation of the operation setting are displayed. When the OK button 1080 in the reservation completion screen is pressed by the user, the display unit 360 ends the reservation of the operation setting.

Next, when the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed when the current time reaches the operation setting change time, the display unit 360 of the communication terminal 300 displays the operation change notification screen shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an operation change notification screen showing information for notifying that the operation setting of the electric device to be remotely controlled has been changed. As shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 360 displays an operation change notification screen for notifying that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed, that is, that the operation of the electric device 100 has started.

In FIG. 8, the display unit 360 displays a pop-up type operation change notification screen, but the present disclosure is not particularly limited to this, and for example, a vertical roll type operation change notification screen as shown in FIG. May be displayed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of the operation change notification screen showing information for notifying that the operation setting of the electric device to be remotely controlled has been changed. As shown in FIG. 9, the display unit 360 displays an operation change notification screen for notifying that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed, that is, that the operation of the electric device 100 has started. On the operation change notification screen, a message indicating that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed is displayed from the upper part to the lower part of the screen.

Further, the speaker 398 of the communication terminal 300 may sound a notification sound when the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed when the current time reaches the operation setting change time. By sounding the notification sound, it is possible to make the user more aware that the operation of the electric device 100 has started. In this case, the speaker 398 corresponds to an example of the feedback notification unit.

The user can know that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed at the reserved time by looking at the operation change notification screen for notifying that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed.

Further, when the current time reaches the operation setting change time but the operation setting of the electric device 100 is not changed, the display unit 360 of the communication terminal 300 notifies that the operation setting has not been changed. Display the non-changeable notification screen. The description of the non-changeable notification screen will be described later.

(Reservation processing of operation setting change time by remote control)
Next, the reservation process of the remote control system 1 when the user sets the operation setting change time of the electric device 100 by remote control using the communication terminal 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the reservation process by the communication terminal of the remote control system in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

First, the display unit 360 of the communication terminal 300 displays the reservation setting screen shown in FIG. 5 (step S1).

Next, the operation unit 380 accepts the input of the operation setting change time to the electric device 100 by the user (step S2). At this time, the operation unit 380 may accept not only the input of the operation setting change time but also the input of the operation setting change content.

Next, the communication unit 370 transmits the reservation information including the operation setting change time to the electric device 100 (step S3). The reservation information includes an operation setting change time indicating a time when the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed. Further, the reservation information may include, in addition to the operation setting change time, information indicating the change contents to be set in the electric device 100 such as the operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, the set temperature, the wind direction, or the air volume.

Further, it is preferable that the change contents of the operation setting include the change of the operation setting for changing the electric device 100 from the power-off state to the power-on state. That is, when the electric device 100 is changed from the power-off state to the power-on state, power is supplied from the power supply unit 150 to each unit. Therefore, when it is possible to notify the user of the change in the operation setting, it is preferable to change the electric device 100 from the power-off state to the power-on state. Further, when it is not possible to notify the user of the change in the operation setting, it is preferable not to change the electric device 100 from the power-off state to the power-on state.

Next, the communication adapter 50 of the electric device 100 receives the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal 300 (step S11).

Next, the reservation management unit 180 stores the reservation information including the operation setting change time in the storage unit 130 (step S12). If the reservation information includes, in addition to the operation setting change time, information indicating the change contents such as the operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, the set temperature, the wind direction, or the air volume, the reservation management unit 180 operates. Reservation information including the setting change time and the change content may be stored in the storage unit 130.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 effectively sets the remote control flag indicating whether or not the operation setting change time is reserved by remote control (step S13). When the remote control flag is set to be valid, it indicates that the operation setting change time is reserved by remote control, and when it is set to invalid, the operation setting change time is reserved by direct operation to the electric device 100. Indicates that it was done. The reservation management unit 180 stores the remotely set remote control flag in the storage unit 130.

Next, the communication adapter 50 transmits a response signal indicating that the reservation has been accepted to the communication terminal 300 (step S14).

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the response signal transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S4).

Next, the control unit 310 stores the reservation information including the operation setting change time in the storage unit 350 (step S5). If the reservation information includes, in addition to the operation setting change time, information indicating the change contents such as the operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, the set temperature, the wind direction, or the air volume, the control unit 310 sets the operation. Reservation information including the change time and the change content may be stored in the storage unit 350.

Next, the control unit 310 effectively sets the remote control flag indicating whether or not the operation setting change time is reserved by remote control (step S6). The control unit 310 stores the remotely set remote control flag in the storage unit 350.

Next, the display unit 360 displays a reservation completion screen for notifying the user that the reservation for changing the operation setting has been completed (step S7). For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 360 displays a reservation completion screen including the operation setting change time and the change contents such as the operation type and the set temperature.

(Reservation processing of operation setting change time by direct operation)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, regarding the reservation process of the remote control system 1 when the user directly operates the operation unit 170 provided in the electric device 100 to set the operation setting change time of the electric device 100. explain.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the reservation process by the electric device of the remote control system in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

First, the operation unit 170 of the electric device 100 accepts the input of the operation setting change time to the electric device 100 by the user (step S21). The operation unit 170 outputs the input reservation information to the reservation management unit 180. The reservation information includes an operation setting change time indicating a time when the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed. Further, the reservation information may include, in addition to the operation setting change time, information indicating the change contents to be set in the electric device 100 such as the operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, the set temperature, the wind direction, or the air volume.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 stores the reservation information input by the operation unit 170 in the storage unit 130 (step S22). If the reservation information includes, in addition to the operation setting change time, information indicating the change contents such as the operation type such as cooling, heating or dehumidification, the set temperature, the wind direction, or the air volume, the reservation management unit 180 operates. Reservation information including the setting change time and the change content may be stored in the storage unit 130.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 determines whether or not the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is effectively set (step S23). Here, when it is determined that the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is effectively set (YES in step S23), the communication adapter 50 indicates that the reservation information has been changed by the electric device 100. The indicated reservation change signal is transmitted to the communication terminal 300 (step S24).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is not effectively set, that is, it is determined that the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is set to be invalid. In the case (NO in step S23), the reservation process is terminated.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 sets the remote control flag indicating whether or not the operation setting change time is reserved by remote control to be invalid (step S25). The reservation management unit 180 stores the invalid remote control flag in the storage unit 130.

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the reservation change signal transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S31). The reservation change signal may include the reservation information changed by the electric device 100, and the control unit 310 updates the reservation information stored in the storage unit 350 with the reservation information received from the electric device 100. May be good. Further, when the reservation change signal is received, the control unit 310 may discard the reservation information stored in the storage unit 350.

Next, the control unit 310 sets the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 350 from valid to invalid (step S32).

Next, the display unit 360 notifies the user that the operation setting change time input and set by the communication terminal 300 has been changed by the user directly operating the operation unit 170 of the electric device 100. Display the screen (step S33).

That is, the fact that the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is set from valid to invalid means that the operation setting change time set in advance by the user using the communication terminal 300 is changed. Means to be done. Therefore, it is preferable to notify the user that the operation setting change time has been changed.

According to the remote control system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the user who has made a reservation using the communication terminal 300 is notified that the operation set time reserved by the communication terminal 300 has been changed by the electric device 100. Can be done.

(Reservation execution process)
Next, the reservation execution process of the remote control system 1, which is executed when the current time reaches the operation setting change time set by the user, will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

FIG. 12 is a first flowchart for explaining the reservation execution process by the remote control system in the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 13 is a reservation by the remote control system in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a 2nd flowchart for demonstrating the execution process.

First, the control unit 310 of the communication terminal 300 determines whether or not the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 350 is effectively set (step S41). Here, when it is determined that the remote control flag is not set to be valid, that is, when it is determined that the remote control flag is set to be invalid (NO in step S41), the process of step S41 is periodically performed. Is repeated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the remote control flag is effectively set (YES in step S41), the control unit 310 determines whether or not the current time has reached the operation setting change time (step S42). Here, when it is determined that the current time has not reached the operation setting change time (NO in step S42), the process returns to the process of step S41.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current time has reached the operation setting change time (YES in step S42), the control unit 310 can feed back the user that the operation setting has been changed. It is determined whether or not a communication confirmation signal for confirming whether or not the communication confirmation signal has been received from the electric device 100 (step S43). Here, when it is determined that the communication confirmation signal has been received from the electric device 100 (YES in step S43), the process proceeds to step S61.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication confirmation signal has not been received from the electric device 100 (NO in step S43), the control unit 310 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S44). Here, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in step S44), the process returns to the process of step S43.

In parallel with the processing of steps S41 to S44 of the communication terminal 300, the reservation management unit 180 of the electric device 100 determines whether or not the current time has reached the operation setting change time (step S51 in FIG. 13). Here, when it is determined that the current time has not reached the operation setting change time (NO in step S51), the process of step S51 is periodically and repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current time has reached the operation setting change time (YES in step S51), the reservation management unit 180 has whether or not the remote control flag stored in the storage unit 130 is effectively set. Is determined (step S52). Here, when it is determined that the remote control flag is not set to be valid, that is, when it is determined that the remote control flag is set to be invalid (NO in step S52), the operation control unit 110 is powered. The operation setting of the unit 140 is changed (step S54), and the reservation execution process is terminated.

More specifically, when the reservation management unit 180 determines that the remote control flag is set to be invalid, it outputs an operation setting change instruction for instructing the change of the operation setting of the electric device 100 to the operation control unit 110. The operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting of the power unit 140 when the operation setting change instruction information is input from the reservation management unit 180. The operation control unit 110 may output the current operation status of the electric device 100 to the reservation management unit 180. The reservation management unit 180 may display the operation status input from the operation control unit 110 on the display unit 160, if necessary. By changing the operation setting of the power unit 140, the electric device 100 is operated with the reserved change contents.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the remote control flag is effectively set (YES in step S52), the communication adapter 50 can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed by the communication terminal 300. A communication confirmation signal for confirming the above is transmitted to the communication terminal 300 (step S53).

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the communication confirmation signal transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S61).

Next, the feedback determination unit 322 executes a feedback notification determination process for determining whether or not the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed (step S62). The feedback notification determination process will be described later.

Next, the feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed as a result of the feedback notification determination process (step S63). Here, when it is determined that the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed (YES in step S63), the communication unit 370 can give feedback notification to the user at the communication terminal 300. A response signal indicating that is transmitted to the electric device 100 (step S64).

When it is determined that the communication terminal 300 cannot give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed (NO in step S63), the communication unit 370 indicates that the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user. The process proceeds to step S65 without transmitting the response signal. The process of step S65 will be described later.

Next, the communication adapter 50 of the electric device 100 receives the response signal transmitted by the communication terminal 300 (step S55). When the response signal is received by the communication adapter 50, the reservation management unit 180 outputs an operation setting change instruction for instructing the change of the operation setting of the electric device 100 to the operation control unit 110. It is preferable that the operation setting change instruction includes the change contents such as the set temperature, the operation type, the wind direction, and the air volume set by the user based on the reservation information stored in the reservation management unit 180.

If the response signal is not received even after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the communication confirmation signal, the operation control unit 110 may end the reservation execution process without changing the operation setting.

Next, when the operation setting change instruction is input from the reservation management unit 180, the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting of the power unit 140 (step S56). The operation control unit 110 starts the operation of the electric device 100 according to, for example, the operation setting change instruction. The operation control unit 110 outputs the current operation status of the electric device 100 to the communication adapter 50. The operating status includes information indicating whether or not the operating setting of the electric device 100 has been changed. Further, the operating condition may include a detailed operating condition such as a set temperature, an operation type, a wind direction, or an air volume.

Next, when the operation status is input from the operation control unit 110, the communication adapter 50 transmits the operation status to the communication terminal 300 (step S57).

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the operation status transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S66).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 360 displays an operation change notification screen for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed (step S67). At this time, the operation change notification screen includes the operation status of the received electric device 100.

The above is the reservation execution process of the remote control system 1 executed when the communication terminal 300 receives the communication confirmation signal and it is determined that the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed. Is.

According to the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, when the current time reaches the operation setting change time, the user sets the operation setting change time by remote control and the operation setting is changed. The operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed only when the communication terminal 300 can notify the user of the fact. As a result, the user can confirm that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed at the time reserved by the user, so that the user can be provided with a sense of security.

Further, when the operation setting change time is set by the user directly operating the electric device 100, electricity is supplied regardless of whether or not the communication terminal 300 can give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting has been changed. The operation setting of the device 100 is changed. As described above, in the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment, if the user does not operate remotely, the user is not notified that the operation setting has been changed, so that the troublesomeness given to the user is suppressed. be able to.

Next, the reservation execution process of the remote control system 1 when the communication terminal 300 cannot receive the communication confirmation signal will be described.

When it is determined in step S43 of FIG. 12 that the communication confirmation signal has not been received from the electric device 100, and it is determined in step S44 that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S44), the operation setting of the display unit 360 is set. The operation failure notification screen for notifying that the change has not been made is displayed (step S45).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a driving failure notification screen for notifying that the driving setting has not been changed. If the communication confirmation signal is not received even after the lapse of a predetermined time, the display unit 360 displays the operation failure notification screen shown in FIG.

At this time, it is preferable that the operation failure notification screen includes information indicating the reason why the communication terminal 300 could not receive the communication confirmation signal, in addition to the information indicating that the electric device 100 has not changed the operation setting.

For example, when the communication terminal 300 is located in a place where radio waves do not reach and is not connected to the wide area communication network 420, the communication terminal 300 may not be able to receive the communication confirmation signal from the electric device 100.

Therefore, the display unit 360 displays on the operation failure notification screen a word indicating that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has not been changed because the communication terminal 300 is in a place where the radio wave does not reach and cannot communicate with the electric device 100. You may.

Further, at this time, the display unit 360 may display a wording for prompting the user to remotely control the electric device 100, in addition to the information indicating that the electric device 100 has not changed the operation setting. For example, the display unit 360 displays a wording on the operation failure notification screen for confirming that the communication terminal 300 is moved to a communicable place to control the electric device 100 and a YES button for receiving a user's response. 1050 and NO button 1051 are displayed.

When the YES button 1050 is pressed by the user on the operation failure notification screen, the display unit 360 displays the operation setting screen for remotely controlling the electric device 100 on the display unit 360.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an operation setting screen for remotely controlling an electric device.

Here, the operation setting screen includes a button for instructing the electric device 100 to change the operation setting.

In addition to the button for instructing the electric device 100 to change the operation setting, the operation setting screen displays information including the operation type such as cooling operation, heating operation or dehumidification operation, the set temperature, or the air volume. You may be.

Further, when the communication terminal 300 is set to the mode in which the communication function is turned off (so-called airplane mode) and communication with the outside cannot be performed, the display unit 360 indicates that the electric device 100 does not change the operation setting. Since the communication terminal 300 is set to the airplane mode, it may not be possible to communicate with the electric device 100, and it may be displayed on the operation failure notification screen that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has not been changed. Further, the display unit 360 displays a wording on the operation failure notification screen for confirming that the in-flight mode of the communication terminal 300 is canceled to control the electric device 100, a YES button 1050 for receiving a user response, and a YES button 1050. The NO button 1051 may be displayed.

Further, when the communication terminal 300 is set to the power saving mode because the remaining battery level is low and cannot emit radio waves, the display unit 360 indicates that the electric device 100 does not change the operation setting. Since the communication terminal 300 is set to the power saving mode and the battery level is low, communication with the electric device 100 is not possible, and the operation failure notification screen indicating that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has not been changed is displayed. May be good. Further, the display unit 360 displays a wording on the operation failure notification screen for confirming that the communication terminal 300 is charged to control the electric device 100, and the YES button 1050 and the NO button 1051 for receiving the user's response. May be displayed.

When the user presses the button 1040b instructing the start of operation while displaying the operation setting screen for remotely controlling the electric device shown in FIG. 15, the remote control system 1 performs a re-operation process. Here, the reoperation process by the remote control system 1 will be described.

After the operation failure notification screen is displayed in step S45 of FIG. 12, the operation unit 380 receives an input operation of an operation setting change instruction for instructing the electric device 100 to change the operation setting from the user (step S46). .. That is, the display unit 360 displays the operation setting screen shown in FIG. 15, and the operation unit 380 inputs the operation setting change instruction including the change contents such as the set temperature, the operation type, the wind direction, or the air volume on the operation setting screen. Accept.

Next, the communication unit 370 transmits the operation setting change instruction input by the operation unit 380 to the electric device 100 (step S47).

Next, the communication adapter 50 receives the operation setting change instruction transmitted by the communication terminal 300 (step S71). The communication adapter 50 outputs an operation setting change instruction for instructing the change of the operation setting of the electric device 100 to the operation control unit 110.

In the first embodiment, after the operation failure notification screen is displayed, the user inputs the operation setting change instruction, but the present disclosure is not particularly limited to this, and the operation failure notification screen is displayed. After that, the reservation execution process may be terminated.

Next, when the operation setting change instruction is input from the communication adapter 50, the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting of the power unit 140 (step S56). The operation control unit 110 starts the operation of the electric device 100 according to, for example, the operation setting change instruction. The operation control unit 110 outputs the current operation status of the electric device 100 to the communication adapter 50. The operating status includes information indicating whether or not the operating setting of the electric device 100 has been changed. Further, the operating condition may include a set temperature, an operating type, or a wind direction.

Next, when the operation status is input from the operation control unit 110, the communication adapter 50 transmits the operation status to the communication terminal 300 (step S57).

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the operation status transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S66).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 360 displays an operation change notification screen for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed (step S67). At this time, the operation change notification screen includes the operation status of the received electric device 100.

According to the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, when the communication terminal 300 is located in a place where radio waves do not reach, for example, and the change in the operation setting of the electric device 100 cannot be notified to the communication terminal 300 by feedback. , The operation setting of the electric device 100 is not changed.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user.

Further, as a result, when the communication terminal 300 cannot give feedback notification that the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed, it displays on the display screen that it cannot notify that the operation setting is changed, thereby displaying to the user. On the other hand, it is possible to notify the situation in which the operation setting change cannot be notified at an early stage, and it is possible to immediately prompt the reoperation for recovery.

Next, although the communication terminal 300 receives the communication confirmation signal from the electric device 100, the communication terminal 300 feeds back to the user that the operation setting has been changed in the feedback notification determination process in step S63 of FIG. The processing of the remote control system 1 when it is determined that the notification cannot be made will be described.

In step S63 of FIG. 13, when it is determined that the communication terminal 300 cannot give feedback notification to the user that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed even though the communication confirmation signal has been received from the electric device 100 (step). NO in S63), the display unit 360 displays a feedback notification disabled screen indicating that feedback notification that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed cannot be performed (step S65).

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a feedback notification impossible screen indicating that feedback notification that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed cannot be given.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the display unit 360 says, "It is time to change the operation setting, but the communication terminal you are using is set so that the operation status of the air conditioner cannot be displayed, so the operation of the air conditioner is started. A phrase such as "Did not do." Is displayed on the feedback notification disabled screen.

Further, similarly to the operation failure notification screen of FIG. 14, it is preferable that the display unit 360 displays a notification for prompting the reoperation of the electric device 100 on the feedback notification impossible screen. For example, the display unit 360 displays the words "Do you want to control the air conditioner again?" And the YES button and NO button for accepting the user's response on the feedback notification disabled screen.

When the communication terminal 300 detects that the YES button is pressed by the user on the feedback notification impossible screen, the communication terminal 300 performs the re-operation process after the process of step S46 in FIG. That is, after the feedback notification impossible screen is displayed in step S65 of FIG. 13, the operation unit 380 receives an input operation of the operation setting change instruction for instructing the electric device 100 to change the operation setting from the user (step). S46). When the communication terminal 300 can receive the operating status of the electric device 100 by the reoperation process, the operation change notification screen is displayed (step S67 in FIG. 13).

Next, the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 will be described.

If the content set in the operating system 357 by the user does not satisfy the condition for enabling feedback notification, the feedback determination unit 322 determines in step S62 that feedback notification is not possible.

As an example, a feedback notification determination process for determining whether or not the communication terminal 300 can provide feedback notification to the user by using the notification function provided in the operating system 357 will be described with reference to FIG. ..

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

The notification function of the OS is a function in which the communication terminal 300 interrupts the current display screen and superimposes and displays the content notified to the user by the application program 356.

As another notification function of the OS, the application program 356 notifies the user on the screen even when the communication terminal 300 is in the power saving state (sleep state) and nothing is displayed on the screen. There is a function to notify the contents to be done.

Examples of the notification function of the OS include, for example, the “Notification” function of Android, the “Local Notification” function of iOS, and the like. Of course, the notification function of the OS may be provided by using another notification function.

First, the feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the notification function of the OS is effectively set (step S81). If the OS notification function is not enabled for the operating system 357 by the user, the display unit 360 cannot notify the user of the operating status of the electric device 100. Therefore, when it is determined that the notification function of the OS is not effectively set (NO in step S81), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that feedback notification is impossible (step S85).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the OS notification function is enabled (YES in step S81), the feedback determination unit 322 is permitted to use the OS notification function for the application program (AP) 356. Whether or not it is determined (step S82).

That is, the operating system 357 can set whether or not to use the notification function of the OS for the individual application program 356. In this case, even if the notification function of the OS is enabled, the application program 356 in which the processing of the communication terminal 300 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure is described is permitted to use the notification function of the OS. If not, the display unit 360 cannot notify the user of the operating status of the electric device 100.

Therefore, when it is determined that the application program 356 is not permitted to use the notification function of the OS (NO in step S82), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible (step S85).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the application program 356 is permitted to use the OS notification function (YES in step S82), the feedback determination unit 322 uses the OS notification function with the screen locked. Is permitted or not (step S83).

That is, the operating system 357 can set whether or not to use the notification function of the OS for each usage scene of the communication terminal 300. In this case, even if the notification function of the OS is enabled, if the screen of the communication terminal 300 is locked and the use of the notification function of the OS is not permitted, the display unit 360 may display the communication terminal 300. With the screen locked, it is not possible to notify the user of the operating status of the electrical device 100.

Therefore, when it is determined that the use of the notification function of the OS is not permitted in the state where the screen is locked (NO in step S83), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible (step S85).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the use of the notification function of the OS is permitted while the screen is locked (YES in step S83), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that feedback notification is possible (step S84).

If it is determined in the feedback notification determination process of step S62 that feedback notification is not possible, the communication unit 370 does not immediately transmit the response signal to the electric device 100.

The display unit 360 changes the operation setting of the electric device 100 because the feedback notification is impossible at the timing when the screen of the communication terminal 300 is unlocked or the application program is started, for example. You may notify that it did not exist.

In the feedback notification determination process shown in FIG. 17, the feedback determination unit 322 may perform only the process of step S81 to determine whether or not feedback notification is possible. That is, the feedback determination unit 322 may determine that the communication terminal 300 is in a state in which notification is possible when the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal 300. ..

Further, in the feedback notification determination process shown in FIG. 17, the feedback determination unit 322 may perform only the process of step S82 to determine whether or not feedback notification is possible. That is, the feedback determination unit 322 automatically transmits the information received by the communication terminal 300 to the application program for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed when the operation setting change time has come. When the use of the function of notifying is permitted by the user, it may be determined that the communication terminal 300 is in a state where notification is possible.

Further, in the feedback notification determination process shown in FIG. 17, the feedback determination unit 322 may perform only the process of step S83 to determine whether or not feedback notification is possible. That is, when the user permits the use of the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal 300 on the lock screen that restricts the input operation of the communication terminal 300, the feedback determination unit 322 causes the communication terminal 300 to use the function. It may be determined that the notification is possible.

Further, the feedback determination unit 322 notifies the communication terminal 300 when the communication terminal 300 is in a power saving state and the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal 300. It may be determined that the state is possible.

In the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the reservation management unit 180 determines whether or not the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 can communicate with each other when the current time reaches the operation setting change time. Is confirmed, and only when communication with each other is possible, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed, and the operation status of the electric device 100 is transmitted to the communication terminal 300.

Further, the reservation management unit 180 does not change the operation setting of the electric device 100 when the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 cannot communicate with each other. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user who carries the communication terminal 300. Further, the display unit 360 can prompt the user to re-operate the electric device 100 by displaying that the current time has reached the operation setting change time but the operation setting of the electric device 100 has not been changed. It is possible to change the operation setting of the electric device 100 while letting the user know that the operation setting of the electric device 100 has been changed.

The process executed by the communication terminal 300 described in the first embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided by the application program 356. In that case, after the user obtains the communication terminal 300, the application program 356 is obtained from the wide area communication network 420 and stored in the storage unit 350. The control unit 310 executes the application program 356 stored in the storage unit 350.

The process executed by the communication terminal 300 described in the first embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided by a part of the program constituting the operating system 357.

Further, the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 may communicate with each other by relaying the cloud server 200.

For example, a device that transmits information between the communication terminal 300 and the electrical device 100 stores information in the cloud server 200, and a device that receives the information periodically receives information stored in the cloud server 200 from the cloud server 200. The acquisition method (so-called polling of the server by the client) may be used for the remote control system 1.

In addition, the cloud server 200 periodically inquires of the device on the side of transmitting information whether or not the information to be transmitted has been changed or the information itself (so-called polling of the client by the server), and the information. If the information has been changed, the remote control system 1 may use a method of storing the changed information in the cloud server 200 and transmitting the information to the receiving device as needed. good.

Further, a method in which a device that transmits information between the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 stores the information in the cloud server 200, and the cloud server 200 transmits the stored information to the device that receives the information (so-called). Push notifications) may be used.

In particular, when the wide area communication network 420 has a configuration using a TCP / IP protocol stack, identification information (for example, an IP address or an IP address) for uniquely identifying the communication terminal 300 or the electric device 100 on the wide area communication network 420 ) May be temporarily dynamically assigned and released (eg, DHCP: Dynamic Host Control Protocol).

In that case, it is conceivable that the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 cannot directly communicate with each other unless their IP addresses are exchanged in advance.

Therefore, it is preferable to use a method in which the cloud server 200 having a fixed IP address is interposed, and the communication terminal 300 and the electric device 100 store information on the cloud server 200 and read the information from the cloud server 200.

Although the method of using a fixed IP address as the identification information on the wide area communication network 420 has been illustrated, a cloud server 200 having a fixed host name may be used instead of using the fixed IP address as the identification information (so-called). : DNS: Domain Name System). Further, a method of associating a dynamically secured IP address of the cloud server 200 with a fixed host name (so-called DDNS: Dynamic DNS) may be used without fixing the IP address of the cloud server 200.

Further, the cloud server 200 may be configured by a single device or may be configured by a plurality of devices.

Further, in the first embodiment, the electric device 100 sends a communication confirmation signal (inquiry information) for inquiring whether or not the communication terminal 300 can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. However, the present disclosure is not particularly limited to this, and the cloud server 200 may transmit a communication confirmation signal to the communication terminal 300. When the electric device 100 transmits the communication confirmation signal, even if the communication is interrupted between the electric device 100 and the cloud server 200, it is possible to perform the processing after the inquiry processing. Further, when the cloud server 200 transmits a communication confirmation signal, it is not necessary to provide the electric device 100 with a configuration for performing inquiry processing, and the configuration of the electric device 100 can be simplified.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the remote control system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication terminal 300 feeds back the operating status of the electric device 100 among the processes performed by the communication terminal 300 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The details of the feedback notification determination process (step S62 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not notification is possible are different.

The same reference numerals or numbers are used for the same configuration of the remote control system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure and the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the communication terminal 300 is in a state where it can notify when the operation unit 380 is operated by the user.

In step S62 of FIG. 13, the feedback notification determination process in which the feedback determination unit 322 of the communication terminal 300 determines whether or not the operation status of the electric device 100 can be notified to the user by feedback will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

The processing of steps S91 to S93 of FIG. 18 is the same as the processing of steps S81 to S83 of FIG.

When it is determined that the use of the notification function of the OS is permitted in the state where the screen is locked (YES in step S93), the feedback determination unit 322 is the operation unit 380 (touch panel) provided in the communication terminal 300 within a predetermined time. Etc.) is used to determine whether or not the operation by the user has been accepted. That is, the fact that the operation by the user using the operation unit 380 is accepted within the predetermined time means that there is a high possibility that the user is operating the communication terminal 300, and the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed. It is possible to reliably notify the user.

Here, when it is determined that the operation by the user using the operation unit 380 has been accepted within the predetermined time (YES in step S94), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that feedback notification is possible (step S95).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation by the user using the operation unit 380 is not accepted within the predetermined time (NO in step S94), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible (step S96).

In the remote control system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation by the user using the operation unit 380 is recognized, and after recognizing that the user can see the feedback notification, the electric device is used. The operation setting of 100 is changed.

Therefore, the remote control system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure can more reliably avoid the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

For example, if the user's communication terminal 300 is in the bag when the current time reaches the operation setting change time, there is a possibility that the user will not be notified of the change in the operation setting by feedback. There is a risk that the operation setting of the electric device 100 may be changed without notifying the user.

In the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication terminal 300 feeds back the operating status of the electric device 100 among the processes performed by the communication terminal 300 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The details of the feedback notification determination process (step S62 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not notification is possible are different.

The same reference numerals or numbers are used for the same configuration of the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure and the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In step S62 of FIG. 13, the feedback notification determination process in which the feedback determination unit 322 of the communication terminal 300 determines whether or not the operation status of the electric device 100 can be notified to the user by feedback is described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. explain.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration of a communication terminal according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. The control unit 310 of the communication terminal 300 shown in FIG. 19 includes a display control unit 320, a feedback determination unit 322, a communication control unit 330, and a user recognition unit 323.

The user recognition unit 323 recognizes the user based on the image obtained by shooting with the camera 395. The camera 395 takes a face image of the user before the operation unit 380 accepts the input of the reservation information, and stores the taken face image in the storage unit 350 in advance. The storage unit 350 stores in advance a user's face image obtained by shooting with the camera 395. The user recognition unit 323 recognizes a user who matches the face image stored in advance in the storage unit 350 from the image obtained by the image taken by the camera 395.

The feedback determination unit 322 determines that the communication terminal 300 is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the user recognition unit 323.

In the third embodiment, the camera 395 corresponds to an example of the photographing unit, the user recognition unit 323 corresponds to an example of the image recognition unit, and the storage unit 350 corresponds to an example of the image storage unit.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the feedback notification determination process in step S62 of FIG. 13 in the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

The processing of steps S101 to S103 of FIG. 20 is the same as the processing of steps S81 to S83 of FIG.

When it is determined that the use of the notification function of the OS is permitted while the screen is locked (YES in step S103), the camera 395 photographs the surroundings (step S104).

Next, the user recognition unit 323 recognizes the user's face from the captured image obtained by shooting with the camera 395 (step S105).

Next, the feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the user's face is recognized from the captured image by the user recognition unit 323 (step S106).

Here, when it is determined that the user's face is recognized (YES in step S106), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that feedback notification is possible (step S107).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the user's face is not recognized (NO in step S106), the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible (step S108).

The user recognition unit 323 stores a face image of the user's face in the storage unit 350 before reserving the operation setting change time, and stores the image taken in the feedback notification determination process and the storage unit 350 in advance. The user is recognized by comparing the difference with the stored face image.

In addition, the storage unit 350 stores a general human face image in advance, and the user recognition unit 323 stores the image taken in the feedback notification determination process and the storage unit 350 in advance. The user may be recognized by comparing the difference with the image.

In the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, after recognizing that the user's face is recognized by using the camera 395, the user can see the feedback notification, and then the electric device 100 Operation settings are changed.

Further, in the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the user's face image is captured and stored before the operation setting change time is reserved, and the image is taken at the timing when the operation setting change time is reserved. By comparing the difference between the image and the stored user's face image, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed after the user recognizes that the feedback notification is visible.

Thereby, the remote control system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure can more reliably avoid the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user.

Next, the remote control system 1 according to the first modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the third embodiment described above, the user recognition unit 323 recognizes the user based on the image taken by the camera 395, but the present disclosure is not particularly limited to this, and the user recognition unit 323 is acquired by the microphone 390. The user may be recognized based on the voice information.

The microphone 390 may acquire voice information indicating the voice around the communication terminal 300. The user recognition unit 323 may recognize the user based on the voice information acquired by the microphone 390. Further, the microphone 390 may acquire the user's voice information and store the acquired user's voice information in the storage unit 350 before the operation unit 380 accepts the input of the reservation information. The storage unit 350 may store the voice information acquired by the microphone 390 in advance. The user recognition unit 323 may recognize a user who matches the voice information stored in advance in the storage unit 350 from the voice information acquired by the microphone 390.

The feedback determination unit 322 may determine that the communication terminal 300 is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the user recognition unit 323.

In the first modification of the third embodiment, the microphone 390 corresponds to an example of the voice acquisition unit, the user recognition unit 323 corresponds to an example of the voice recognition unit, and the storage unit 350 corresponds to an example of the voice storage unit. Corresponds to.

When it is determined in step S103 of FIG. 20 that the use of the notification function of the OS is permitted while the screen is locked, the microphone 390 acquires voice information indicating the surrounding voice within a predetermined time. Next, the user recognition unit 323 recognizes the user's voice from the voice information acquired by the microphone 390. Next, the feedback determination unit 322 determines whether or not the user's voice is recognized from the voice information acquired by the user recognition unit 323.

As an example of the specific voice information acquired by the microphone 390, there is voice information such as a human voice saying "yes" indicating that the user has acknowledged the matter.

The user recognition unit 323 stores the voice information recorded by the user's voice in the storage unit 350 before reserving the operation setting change time, and stores the voice information acquired in the feedback notification determination process in the storage unit 350. The user is recognized by comparing the difference with the voice information stored in advance.

In addition, the storage unit 350 stores general human voice information in advance, and the user recognition unit 323 stores the voice information acquired in the feedback notification determination process and the storage unit 350 in advance. The user may be recognized by comparing the difference with the existing voice information.

Here, when it is determined that the user's voice is recognized within the predetermined time, the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is possible. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user's voice is not recognized within the predetermined time, the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible.

In the remote control system 1 according to the first modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the user recognizes that the feedback notification can be visually recognized by recognizing the user's voice using the microphone 390. After that, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed.

Further, in the remote control system 1 according to the first modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the user's voice information is recorded and stored before the operation setting change time is reserved, and the operation setting change time is reserved. By comparing the difference between the voice information acquired at the timing and the stored voice information of the user, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is set after the user recognizes that the feedback notification is visible. Is changed.

Therefore, the remote control system 1 according to the first modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure can more reliably avoid the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user. can.

Next, the remote control system 1 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the third embodiment described above, the user recognition unit 323 recognizes the user based on the image obtained by the image taken by the camera 395, but the present disclosure is not particularly limited to this, and the user recognition unit 323 acquires the user by the motion sensor 392. The user may be recognized based on the generated mechanical information.

The motion sensor 392 may acquire mechanical information indicating the force applied to the communication terminal 300. The user recognition unit 323 may recognize the movement of the user based on the mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor 392. Further, the motion sensor 392 may acquire reference mechanics information indicating a predetermined movement of the user and store the acquired reference mechanics information in the storage unit 350 before the operation unit 380 accepts the input of the reservation information. .. The storage unit 350 may store the reference mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor 392 in advance. The user recognition unit 323 may recognize the movement of the user that matches the reference mechanical information stored in advance in the storage unit 350 from the mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor 392.

The feedback determination unit 322 may determine that the communication terminal 300 is in a state where it can notify when the user's movement is recognized by the user recognition unit 323.

In the second modification of the third embodiment, the motion sensor 392 corresponds to an example of the motion sensor, the user recognition unit 323 corresponds to an example of the motion recognition unit, and the storage unit 350 corresponds to an example of the motion storage unit. Corresponds to.

When it is determined in step S103 of FIG. 20 that the use of the notification function of the OS is permitted while the screen is locked, the motion sensor 392 has a specific pattern added to the communication terminal 300 within a predetermined time. Acquire dynamic information showing movement.

Examples of specific patterns of movement include specific movements that indicate that the user is aware of things, such as the movement of shaking the communication terminal 300 left and right twice.

The user recognition unit 323 stores the reference mechanical information that detects the movement of a specific pattern of the user in the storage unit 350 before reserving the operation setting change time, and together with the mechanical information acquired in the feedback notification determination process. , The user is recognized by comparing the difference with the reference mechanical information stored in advance in the storage unit 350.

Here, when it is determined that the predetermined movement of the user is recognized within the predetermined time, the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is possible. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined movement of the user is not recognized within the predetermined time, the feedback determination unit 322 determines that the feedback notification is impossible.

In the remote control system 1 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the motion sensor 392 is used to recognize the movement of a specific pattern of the user, so that the user can visually recognize the feedback notification. After recognizing that, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed.

Therefore, the remote control system 1 according to the second modification of the third embodiment of the present disclosure can more reliably avoid the operation setting of the electric device 100 from being changed without notifying the user. can.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

The remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is a process of receiving reservation information from the communication terminal 300 among the processes performed by the reservation management unit 180 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure (a process of receiving reservation information from the communication terminal 300. The process from step S11) in FIG. 10 to the process of transmitting the response signal to the communication terminal 300 (step S14 in FIG. 10) is different.

The same reference numerals or numbers are used for the same configuration of the remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure and the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The difference in processing between the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment of the reservation management unit 180 of the electric device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the reservation process by the communication terminal of the remote control system in the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. The process of step S111 in FIG. 21 is the same as the process of step S1 of FIG.

Next, the operation unit 380 of the communication terminal 300 accepts the input of the first operation setting change time (step S112). That is, the operation setting change time input in the communication terminal 300 is set as the first operation setting change time. The operation unit 380 receives input of the first reservation information including the first operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit 110, and the change content of the operation setting.

Next, the communication unit 370 transmits the first reservation information input by the operation unit 380 to the electric device 100 (step S113).

The communication adapter 50 of the electric device 100 receives the first reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal 300 (step S121).

Next, the reservation management unit 180 determines whether or not the second reservation information input by the operation unit 170 of the electric device 100 is already stored in the storage unit 130 (step S122). The operation unit 170 receives input of the second reservation information including the second operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit 110, and the change content of the operation setting, and receives the second reservation information. Is stored in the storage unit 130. That is, the operation setting change time input in the electric device 100 is set as the second operation setting change time.

Here, when it is determined that the second reservation information input by the electric device 100 is not stored in the storage unit 130 (NO in step S122), the reservation management unit 180 receives the first reservation information from the communication terminal 300. The reservation information of is stored in the storage unit 130 (S124).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second reservation information input by the electric device 100 is already stored in the storage unit 130 (YES in step S122), the reservation management unit 180 receives the first reservation information from the communication terminal 300. It is determined whether or not the first operation setting change time included in the reservation information of the above is earlier than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information already stored (step S123).

Here, when it is determined that the first operation setting change time is earlier than the second operation setting change time (YES in step S123), the reservation management unit 180 adds the second reservation information already stored. The first reservation information received from the communication terminal 300 is stored in the storage unit 130 (S124). That is, the reservation management unit 180 receives the first reservation information by the communication adapter 50 after the second reservation information is input by the operation unit 170, and changes the first operation setting included in the first reservation information. When the time is earlier than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information, the first reservation information is stored in the storage unit 130 in addition to the second reservation information.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 effectively sets the remote control flag associated with the first reservation information (step S125).

Next, the communication adapter 50 transmits a response signal to the communication terminal 300 (step S126).

Then, when the first operation setting change time comes, the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting based on the change contents included in the first reservation information, and then reaches the second operation setting change time. In this case, the operation setting is changed based on the change contents included in the second reservation information.

On the other hand, in step S123, when it is determined that the first operation setting change time is later than the second operation setting change time (NO in step S123), the reservation management unit 180 has the second reservation already stored. Discard the information (step S127).

Next, the reservation management unit 180 stores the first reservation information received from the communication terminal 300 in the storage unit 130 (step S124). At this time, the second reservation information is not stored in the storage unit 130, and only the first reservation information is stored in the storage unit 130.

Next, the reservation management unit 180 effectively sets the remote control flag associated with the first reservation information (step S125).

Next, the communication adapter 50 transmits a response signal to the communication terminal 300 (step S126).

Then, when the first operation setting change time comes, the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting based on the change contents included in the first reservation information.

Next, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 receives the response signal transmitted by the electric device 100 (step S114).

Next, the control unit 310 stores the first reservation information including the first operation setting change time in the storage unit 350 (step S115). The processing of steps S116 and S117 of FIG. 21 is the same as the processing of steps S6 and S7 of FIG.

Next, regarding the reservation execution process of the remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure when the current time reaches the operation setting change time, the first embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. The difference from the reservation execution process of the remote control system 1 related to the above will be described.

As a first difference, in step S51 of FIG. 13, the reservation management unit 180 has a second reservation management unit 180 in which the current time is included in the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information or the second reservation information. Judge whether or not any of the operation setting change times of is reached.

As a second difference, when the current time reaches either the first operation setting change time or the second operation setting change time, the reservation management unit 180 reaches the first in step S52 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the remote control flag associated with the reservation information of either the operation setting change time of the above or the second operation setting change time is effectively set.

For example, the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information is 7 o'clock, the remote control flag of the first reservation information is effectively set, and the second reservation information included in the second reservation information. The case where the operation setting change time of the second reservation information is 8 o'clock and the remote control flag of the second reservation information is set to be invalid will be described as an example.

In this case, when the current time reaches 7 o'clock, the current time has reached the first operation setting change time (7 o'clock) constituting the first reservation information, so that it is determined to be affirmative in the process of step S51. Further, since the remote control flag of the first reservation information is effectively set, it is determined to be affirmative in the process of step S52.

As a third difference, when the second reservation information and the remote control flag of the second reservation information are stored in the storage unit 130, the communication adapter 50 is the electric device 100 in step S53 of FIG. Before transmitting the operation status, the reservation management unit 180 discards the second reservation information and the remote control flag. After that, the communication adapter 50 transmits the operating status to the communication terminal 300.

In the remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, the user who moves to a remote place after the user directly operates the operation unit 170 of the electric device 100 to set the second operation setting change time is the communication terminal. There is an advantage when the first operation setting change time is set earlier than the second operation setting change time by using 300.

In the remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure, when the current time reaches the first operation setting change time (7 o'clock) reserved by remote control, the communication terminal 300 owned by the user gives feedback. Even if the operation setting of the electric device 100 is not changed without being notified, when the current time reaches the second operation setting change time (8 o'clock) reserved by direct operation, the electric device 100 is used. The operation settings are changed.

The remote control system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure is an electric device at the first operation setting change time reserved by the user by using the first operation setting change time and the second operation setting change time together. Even if the operation setting of 100 is not changed, the operation setting of the electric device 100 can be surely changed at the second operation setting change time reserved by the user.

(Embodiment 5)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the remote control system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication adapter 50 is connected to the communication terminal 300 in step S53 among the processes performed by the electric device 100 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The processing is different when the response signal indicating that the feedback notification is possible is not received from the communication terminal 300 even after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the communication confirmation signal.

If the reservation management unit 180 does not receive a response signal indicating that feedback notification is possible from the communication terminal 300 even after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the communication confirmation signal, it is stored in the storage unit 130. The operation setting change time that has been set may be rewritten to a time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the current time. That is, the reservation management unit 180 sends a communication confirmation signal (inquiry information) to the communication terminal 300, and then a response signal (determination) indicating that the communication terminal 300 can notify the communication terminal 300 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. If the result) is not received, the operation setting change time is changed to the time after the elapse of a predetermined time and stored in the storage unit 130.

For example, the reservation management unit 180 rewrites the operation setting change time stored in the storage unit 130 to a time 5 minutes after the current time.

When it is determined that the current time has reached the rewritten operation setting change time (YES in step S51), the reservation management unit 180 determines whether or not the remote control flag is effectively set (step S52). ). Then, when it is determined that the remote control flag is effectively set (YES in step S52), the communication adapter 50 transmits a communication confirmation signal to the communication terminal 300 (step S53).

At this time, if the state of the communication terminal 300 has changed to a state in which feedback notification is possible, the communication unit 370 of the communication terminal 300 transmits a response signal indicating that feedback notification is possible to the reservation management unit 180. (Step S64).

In the remote control system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure, even if the communication terminal 300 is in a state where feedback notification is not possible at the operation setting change time set by the user, the communication terminal 300 can be moved by the passage of time. When the feedback notification is possible, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed, and the user can be notified of the change of the operation setting of the electric device 100 via the communication terminal 300.

In the remote control system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation setting change time is reset, so that even if the operation setting of the electric device 100 is not changed at the operation setting change time reserved by the user, the operation setting is not changed. When the communication terminal 300 changes to a state in which the user can be notified after a predetermined time has elapsed from the operation setting change time reserved by the user, the operation setting of the electric device 100 can be changed.

For example, in the remote control system 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present disclosure, when the current time reaches the operation setting change time, the communication terminal 300 carried by the user is moving in the tunnel to the wide area communication network 420. Although it was in a state where it could not be connected, when the communication terminal 300 exited the tunnel and the communication terminal 300 became connectable to the wide area communication network 420 5 minutes after the operation setting change time, the operation setting of the electric device 100 was made. Can be changed.

In this case, after a short time has passed since the communication terminal 300 can connect to the wide area communication network 420, such as after exiting the tunnel, the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed, and the operation setting of the electric device 100 is set. The change can be notified to the user by feedback via the communication terminal 300.

The reservation management unit 180 may repeat the process of rewriting the operation setting change time to a time after a predetermined time a predetermined number of times. Further, an upper limit value may be set for the number of times the rewriting process is repeated.

(Embodiment 6)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the remote control system 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure, among the processes performed by the reservation management unit 180 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the remote control flag in step S52 of FIG. 13 is set. The process for determining whether or not it is set to be valid is different.

In the determination process of step S52 of FIG. 13, the communication adapter 50 is limited to the case where the reservation management unit 180 determines that the remote control flag is effectively set and the operation control unit 110 has not started operation. May transmit a communication confirmation signal to the communication terminal 300 (step S53).

In the determination process of step S52, when it is determined that the remote control flag is not effectively set or the operation control unit 110 has already started the operation, the reservation management unit 180 informs the operation control unit 110. The operation setting change instruction is output, and the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting according to the operation setting change instruction.

That is, when the operation setting change time stored in the storage unit 130 is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time has been input by the operation unit 170, or the operation control unit 110 has already operated. When the operation setting has been started, the operation control unit 110 may change the operation setting according to the changed contents. Further, when the operation setting change time stored in the storage unit 130 is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time has been received from the communication terminal 300, and the operation control unit 110 starts the operation. If not, the communication adapter 50 may transmit a communication confirmation signal (inquiry information) to the communication terminal 300.

In the remote control system 1 according to the sixth embodiment of the present disclosure, when the change content is a change of a specific important operation setting such as the start of operation, the reservation management unit 180 can give feedback notification to the communication terminal 300. Change the operation setting only when the condition is normal.

On the other hand, if, for example, the change is a minor change in the operation setting such as changing the set temperature or the wind direction, the reservation management unit 180 may or may not be able to give feedback notification to the communication terminal 300. , The operation setting may be changed.

As a result, the user can be made to grasp the operating status of the electric device 100 only when the important operation setting is changed.

(Embodiment 7)
Next, the remote control system 1 according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

In the remote control system 1 according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure, among the processes performed by the reservation management unit 180 of the remote control system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the remote control flag in step S52 of FIG. 13 is set. The process for determining whether or not it is set to be valid is different.

In the determination process of step S52 of FIG. 13, the remote control flag is effectively set by the reservation management unit 180, the operation control unit 110 has already started operation, and the change content is the stop of operation. The communication adapter 50 may transmit a communication confirmation signal to the communication terminal 300 only when it is determined to be present (step S53).

In the determination process of step S52, the reservation management unit 180 determines that the remote control flag is not effectively set, the operation control unit 110 is already stopped, or the change content is not the stop of operation. If so, the operation setting change instruction is output to the operation control unit 110, and the operation control unit 110 changes the operation setting according to the operation setting change instruction.

In the remote control system 1 according to the seventh embodiment of the present disclosure, when the change content is a change of a specific important operation setting such as an operation stop, the communication terminal 300 is in a state where feedback notification is possible. As long as you change the operation settings.

On the other hand, if, for example, the change is a minor change in the operation setting such as changing the set temperature or the wind direction, the reservation management unit 180 may or may not be able to give feedback notification to the communication terminal 300. , The operation setting may be changed.

As a result, the user can be made to grasp the operating status of the electric device 100 only when the important operation setting is changed.

In the remote control system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, an air conditioner is used as an example of the electric device 100, but other electric devices may be used.

For example, as an example of the electric device 100, a washer / dryer may be used. In this case, the power unit 140 includes a washing drum that rotates to wash or dehydrate the clothes stored therein, a blower that dries the clothes, a water injection machine that supplies water to the selected drum, and the like.

When the operation setting of the electric device 100 is changed, the operation control unit 110 cleans or dries clothes by operating the washing drum, the blower, and the water injection machine included in the power unit 140 in cooperation with each other.

Further, the electric device, the cloud server and the communication terminal according to each embodiment of the present disclosure may be realized by a computer (electronic computer).

In that case, the computer can read the control program that realizes the electric device, the cloud server, and the communication terminal on the computer by operating the computer as each part of the electric device, the cloud server, and the communication terminal, and the computer that records the control program. It goes without saying that the recording medium also falls within the scope of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure is not limited to each of the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made, and the present disclosure also discloses an embodiment obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in each of the different embodiments. Included in the technical scope of.

Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

The remote control system, remote control method, remote control program and electric device according to the present disclosure can prevent the operation setting of the electric device from being changed without notifying the user, and can prevent the operation setting of the electric device from being changed via the electric device and the network. As a remote control system that remotely controls electrical equipment by a communication terminal that is communicably connected, a remote control method and a remote control program, and an electrical device that is remotely controlled by a communication terminal that is communicably connected via a network. It is useful.

1 Remote control system 50 Communication adapter 100 Electrical equipment 110 Operation control unit 120 Mode setting unit 130 Storage unit 140 Power unit 150 Power supply unit 160 Display unit 170 Operation unit 180 Reservation management unit 200 Cloud server 300 Communication terminal 300A First communication terminal 300B Second communication terminal 310 Control unit 320 Display control unit 322 Feedback judgment unit 323 User recognition unit 330 Communication control unit 340 Status acquisition unit 350 Storage unit 355 Program 356 Application program 357 Operating system (OS)
360 Display unit 370 Communication unit 380 Operation unit 390 Microphone 392 Motion sensor 395 Camera 398 Speaker 400 Relay station 410 Router 420 Wide area communication network 500 Residence

Claims (20)

A remote control system including an electric device and a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network.
The electrical equipment
An operation control unit that controls the operation of the electrical equipment,
A reservation information storage unit that stores reservation information including an operation setting change time, which is a time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and a change content of the operation setting.
The reservation management department that manages the reservation information and
A first communication unit that receives the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal and stores it in the reservation information storage unit, and
With
The communication terminal is
The first operation unit that accepts the input of the reservation information from the user,
A second communication unit that transmits the reservation information to the electric device, and
A feedback notification unit that notifies the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed, and
A feedback determination unit that determines whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed after the operation setting change time.
With
The second communication unit transmits a determination result that the communication terminal is in a state of being able to notify the user that the operation setting has been changed by the feedback determination unit to the electric device.
The first communication unit receives the determination result transmitted by the second communication unit, and receives the determination result.
Before SL operation control unit, when the determination result is received, the operation setting change according to the changes,
The first communication unit transmits change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed to the communication terminal.
The second communication unit receives the change notification information transmitted by the first communication unit, and receives the change notification information.
When the change notification information is received, the feedback notification unit notifies the user that the operation setting has been changed.
Remote control system. When the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached, the reservation management unit determines whether or not the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal.
When it is determined that the operation setting change time is received from the communication terminal, the first communication unit can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. Inquiry information for inquiring whether or not is transmitted to the communication terminal,
The second communication unit receives the inquiry information transmitted by the first communication unit, and receives the inquiry information.
When the inquiry information is received, the feedback determination unit determines whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The feedback determination unit determines that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible when the use of the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal is permitted by the user.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The feedback determination unit notifies the communication terminal when the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal on the lock screen that restricts the input operation of the communication terminal. Judge that it is possible,
The remote control system according to claim 3. The feedback determination unit can notify the communication terminal when the communication terminal is in a power saving state and the user is permitted to use the function of automatically notifying the information received by the communication terminal. Judging that it is in a bad state,
The remote control system according to claim 3. The feedback determination unit automatically outputs information received by the communication terminal to an application program for notifying the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed when the operation setting change time has come. When the use of the function of notifying is permitted by the user, it is determined that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible.
The remote control system according to claim 3. The feedback determination unit determines that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible when the first operation unit is operated by the user.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The communication terminal is
A photographing unit that photographs the surroundings of the communication terminal, and
An image recognition unit that recognizes the user based on an image obtained by shooting with the photographing unit, and an image recognition unit.
With more
The feedback determination unit determines that the communication terminal is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the image recognition unit.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The photographing unit photographs the face of the user before the input of the reservation information is accepted by the first operation unit.
The communication terminal further includes an image storage unit that previously stores a face image obtained by photographing by the photographing unit.
The image recognition unit recognizes the user who matches the face image stored in advance in the image storage unit from the image obtained by the imaging unit at the operation setting change time.
The remote control system according to claim 8. The communication terminal is
A voice acquisition unit that acquires voice information indicating the voice around the communication terminal, and
A voice recognition unit that recognizes the user based on the voice information acquired by the voice acquisition unit, and
With more
The feedback determination unit determines that the communication terminal is in a state where it can notify when the user is recognized by the voice recognition unit.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The voice acquisition unit acquires the voice information of the user before the input of the reservation information is accepted by the first operation unit.
The communication terminal further includes a voice storage unit that stores the voice information acquired by the voice acquisition unit in advance.
The voice recognition unit recognizes the user who matches the voice information stored in advance in the voice storage unit from the voice information acquired by the voice acquisition unit at the operation setting change time.
The remote control system according to claim 10. The communication terminal is
A motion sensor that acquires mechanical information indicating the force applied to the communication terminal, and
A motion recognition unit that recognizes the movement of the user based on the mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor, and
With more
The feedback determination unit determines that the communication terminal is in a state where it can notify when the movement of the user is recognized by the motion recognition unit.
The remote control system according to claim 1. The motion sensor acquires reference mechanical information indicating a predetermined movement of the user before the input of the reservation information is accepted by the first operation unit.
The communication terminal further includes a motion storage unit that stores the reference mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor in advance.
The motion recognition unit recognizes the movement of the user that matches the reference mechanical information stored in advance in the motion storage unit from the mechanical information acquired by the motion sensor at the operation setting change time.
The remote control system according to claim 12. The reservation information includes a first reservation information including a first operation setting change time which is a time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, a change content of the operation setting, and an operation setting of the operation control unit. The second reservation information including the second operation setting change time, which is the time to change the operation setting, and the change content of the operation setting, is included.
The first operation unit receives the input of the first reservation information and receives the input.
The second communication unit transmits the first reservation information to the electric device, and the second communication unit transmits the first reservation information to the electric device.
The first communication unit receives the first reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal, and receives the first reservation information.
The electric device further includes a second operation unit that accepts the input of the second reservation information and stores the second reservation information in the reservation information storage unit.
After the second reservation information is input by the second operation unit, the reservation management unit receives the first reservation information by the first communication unit and includes the first reservation information. When the first operation setting change time is earlier than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information, the first reservation information is added in addition to the second reservation information. Stored in the reservation information storage unit
When the feedback determination unit reaches the first operation setting change time and receives the inquiry information, whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. Judge whether
When the second operation setting change time comes, the operation control unit changes the operation setting according to the change content.
The remote control system according to claim 2. When the first operation setting change time included in the first reservation information is later than the second operation setting change time included in the second reservation information, the reservation management unit may perform the first operation setting change time. The reservation information of 2 is discarded and the first reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage unit.
When the feedback determination unit reaches the first operation setting change time and receives the inquiry information, whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. To judge whether
The remote control system according to claim 14. If the reservation management unit does not receive the determination result indicating that the communication terminal is in a state where notification is possible even after a predetermined time has elapsed after transmitting the inquiry information to the communication terminal, the reservation management unit said. The operation setting change time is changed to the time after the lapse of the predetermined time and stored in the reservation information storage unit.
The remote control system according to claim 2. The electric device further includes a second operation unit that receives input of the reservation information from the user and stores the reservation information in the reservation information storage unit.
When the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time is input by the second operation unit, or the operation is performed. When the control unit has already started the operation, the operation control unit changes the operation setting according to the change contents.
When the operation setting change time stored in the reservation information storage unit is reached, it is determined that the operation setting change time has been received from the communication terminal, and the operation control unit operates. If not started, the first communication unit transmits the inquiry information to the communication terminal.
The remote control system according to claim 2. A remote control method in a remote control system including an electric device and a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network.
Accepts input from the user of reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time to change the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting.
The operation setting change time is transmitted to the electric device, and the operation setting change time is transmitted to the electric device.
The reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal is received, and the received reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage.
After the operation setting change time, it is determined whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.
The determination result that the communication terminal is determined to be in a state in which the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed by the determination is transmitted to the electric device.
Upon receiving the transmitted determination result,
When the determination result is received , the operation setting is changed according to the change contents.
The change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed is transmitted to the communication terminal, and the change notification information is transmitted.
Upon receiving the sent change notification information,
When the change notification information is received, the user is notified that the operation setting has been changed.
Remote control method. A remote control program that remotely controls an electric device by a communication terminal that is communicably connected to the electric device via a network.
The computer included in the communication terminal
An operation unit that accepts input of reservation information including the operation setting change time, which is the time for changing the operation setting of the electric device, and the change content of the operation setting, from the user.
A communication unit that transmits the reservation information to the electric device, and
A feedback notification unit that notifies the user that the operation setting of the electric device has been changed, and
After the operation setting change time, the communication terminal functions as a feedback determination unit for determining whether or not the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed.
The communication unit transmits the determination result by the communication terminal that the operation setting is changed by the feedback determination unit determines that the notification ready to the user to the electrical equipment, before Symbol operation setting Received change notification information indicating that was changed from the electrical equipment,
When the change notification information is received, the feedback notification unit notifies the user that the operation setting has been changed.
Remote control program. An electrical device that is remotely controlled by a communication terminal that is communicable via a network.
An operation control unit that controls the operation of the electrical equipment,
A reservation information storage unit that stores reservation information including an operation setting change time, which is a time for changing the operation setting of the operation control unit, and a change content of the operation setting.
The reservation management department that manages the reservation information and
A communication unit that receives the reservation information transmitted by the communication terminal and stores it in the reservation information storage unit.
With
After the operation setting change time, the communication unit determines from the communication terminal that the communication terminal is in a state where the communication terminal can notify the user that the operation setting has been changed. Receive and
Before SL operation control unit, when the determination result is received, the operation setting change according to the changes,
The communication unit transmits change notification information indicating that the operation setting has been changed to the communication terminal.
Electrical equipment.

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