JP6991360B2 - Air-conditioning lighting interlocking system, program and air-conditioning lighting interlocking method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an air-conditioning lighting interlocking system, a program, and an air-conditioning lighting interlocking method for interlocking an air conditioner and a lighting device.

It is difficult to visually confirm the difference in the operating state such as the power supply state, the operation mode, the blowout temperature or the suction temperature of the air conditioner. For example, when multiple air conditioners are lined up in a large space such as an office floor, it is difficult to find an air conditioner operating in a different operation mode or set temperature from other air conditioners due to a setting error or the like. Is.

On the other hand, for example, there is a technique of linking an air conditioner and a lighting and changing the color of the lighting depending on the temperature of the room when the air conditioner is operating for heating (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-095516

However, the conventional technique changes the color of the lighting according to the temperature detected in each air conditioner, and does not show the difference in operation from other air conditioners.
Further, if the conventional technology is applied to a plurality of air conditioners arranged in a large space such as an office floor, the color tone will differ depending on the area, which gives a feeling of strangeness. Further, the conventional technique may change the overall color tone of the lighting in a large space, which may impair the workability of the user there.

Therefore, one or a plurality of aspects of the present invention are aimed at making it possible to visually distinguish an air conditioner having a different operating state from other air conditioners without impairing the comfort of the user.

The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first air conditioner that harmonizes air in a space, a second air conditioner that harmonizes air in the space, the first air conditioner, and the above. An air-conditioning lighting interlocking system including a lighting device that is arranged between the second air-conditioners and emits light, wherein the lighting device includes an operating state of the first air-conditioning device and the second air-conditioning device. It is characterized in that the color or brightness of the light is changed depending on whether or not there is a difference from the operating state of.

The program according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a computer, a first remote controller for air conditioning that controls a first air conditioner that harmonizes air in a space, and a second air conditioner that harmonizes air in the space. Wireless communication that performs wireless communication with a second remote controller for air conditioning to be controlled, and a communication device that is arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner and communicates with a lighting device that emits light. The operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner from the first air conditioning remote controller and the second air conditioning remote controller via the unit and the wireless communication unit. Is obtained, and by communicating with the communication device via the wireless communication unit, whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner. It is characterized in that the lighting device functions as a control unit for changing the color or brightness of the light.

The air-conditioning lighting interlocking method according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first air-conditioning remote controller that controls a first air-conditioning device that harmonizes air in a space, and a second air-conditioning device that harmonizes air in the space. The operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner are acquired from the second remote controller for air conditioning to be controlled, and the operating state of the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner are obtained. The feature is that the color or brightness of the light emitted from the lighting device arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner is changed depending on whether or not there is a difference from the operating state of the machine. do.

According to one or a plurality of aspects of the present invention, it is possible to visually distinguish an air conditioner having a different operating state from other air conditioners without impairing the comfort of the user.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the air-conditioning lighting interlocking system which concerns on Embodiment 1 or 2. It is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement example of the 1st air conditioner, the 2nd air conditioner, and a lighting equipment. (A) and (B) are block diagrams schematically showing the configurations of an air conditioner and an air conditioner remote controller. (A) and (B) are schematic views showing a hardware configuration example. (A) and (B) are block diagrams schematically showing the configuration of a lighting device and a remote controller for lighting. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the operation terminal schematicly. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation which the operation terminal in Embodiment 1 changes the color of the lighting equipment arranged between the 1st air conditioner and the 2nd air conditioner. It is a front view which shows an example of the screen image displayed on the operation terminal. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation in which the operation terminal in the second embodiment changes the color of the lighting device arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the air-conditioning lighting interlocking system 100 according to the first embodiment.
The air conditioning lighting interlocking system 100 includes a first air conditioner 110A, a second air conditioner 110B, a lighting device 120, a first air conditioning remote controller 130A, a second air conditioning remote controller 130B, and a lighting remote controller 140. And an operation terminal 150. Remote control is an abbreviation for remote controller.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first air conditioner 110A, the second air conditioner 110B, and the lighting equipment 120 are attached to the ceiling of a space such as an office. That is, the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B are adjacent to each other, and the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B harmonize the air in the same space. The lighting device 120 emits light in the space. The lighting device 120 in the first embodiment changes the color or brightness of the emitted light depending on whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner 110A and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B.

In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the lighting device 120 is arranged between the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B. In other words, the lighting device 120 is located between the first area where the first air conditioner 110A is harmonizing the air and the second area where the second air conditioner 110B is harmonizing the air. It shall be arranged.

Returning to FIG. 1, the first air conditioner 110A is connected to the first air conditioning remote controller 130A via the dedicated communication line 101A, and the second air conditioner 110B is connected to the first air conditioning remote controller 130A via the dedicated communication line 101B. The lighting device 120 is connected to the second air-conditioning remote controller 130B, and the lighting device 120 is connected to the lighting remote controller 140 via a dedicated communication line 102.

The operation terminal 150 communicates with the first air-conditioning remote controller 130A, the second air-conditioning remote controller 130B, and the lighting remote controller 140. For example, the operation terminal 150 wirelessly communicates with the first air-conditioning remote controller 130A, the second air-conditioning remote controller 130B, and the lighting remote controller 140. Then, the operation terminal 150 determines whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner 110A and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B, and according to the determination result, the lighting remote controller 140. The color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120 is controlled via the above.

Here, the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B are configured in the same manner, and are referred to as an air conditioner 110 when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the first air-conditioning remote controller 130A and the second air-conditioning remote controller 130B are also configured in the same manner, and are referred to as an air-conditioning remote controller 130 when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish between them.

3A and 3B are block diagrams schematically showing the configurations of the air conditioner 110 and the air conditioning remote controller 130.
FIG. 3A is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the air conditioner 110.
The air conditioner 110 includes a remote control communication unit 111, an air conditioner main body 112, and an air conditioning control unit 113.

The remote controller communication unit 111 is a communication interface that communicates with the connected air conditioning remote controller 130.
The air conditioner body 112 performs air conditioning. The air conditioner main body 112 includes a heat exchanger, a compressor, an expansion valve, a fan, and the like. Further, the air conditioner main body 112 includes various sensors including a memory for storing the operating state of the air conditioner main body 112 and a sensor for detecting the suction temperature which is the temperature of the air sucked by the air conditioner 110.

The air conditioning control unit 113 controls the overall operation of the air conditioner 110. For example, the air conditioning control unit 113 receives an instruction from the air conditioning remote controller 130 via the remote controller communication unit 111, and controls the air conditioner main body 112 in response to the instruction. Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 113 changes the operating state of the air conditioner main body 112 in response to an instruction from the air conditioning remote controller 130.
Further, the air conditioning control unit 113 sends operating state information indicating the operating state of the air conditioner 110 to the connected air conditioning remote controller 130 via the remote controller communication unit 111. In the first embodiment, the operating state is an operating mode such as heating, ventilation or cooling.

In addition, a part or all of the air-conditioning control unit 113 described above is, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, a memory 10 and a CPU (CPU) that executes a program stored in the memory 10. It can be configured by a processor 11 such as Central Processing Unit). Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product. Here, the program is data for causing a computer to perform a specific function.

Further, a part or all of the air conditioning control unit 113 may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, or an ASIC (Application Specific). It can also be configured by a processing circuit 12 such as an Integrated Circuits) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

FIG. 3B is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the air-conditioning remote controller 130.
The air conditioner remote controller 130 includes an air conditioner communication unit 131, a wireless communication unit 132, an individual operation state storage unit 133, and an air conditioner control unit 134.

The air conditioner communication unit 131 is a communication interface that communicates with the connected air conditioner 110.
The wireless communication unit 132 is a wireless communication interface that communicates with the operation terminal 150. Wireless communication shall be in accordance with standards such as Bluetooth®.
The individual operation state storage unit 133 stores individual operation state information indicating the operation state of the connected air conditioner 110. The individual operation state information in the first embodiment is acquired from the power supply state such as whether the connected air conditioner 110 is on (operating) or off (stopping) and the connected air conditioner 110. It indicates the operation mode which is the operation state indicated by the operation state information to be performed.

The air conditioner control unit 134 controls the overall operation of the air conditioner remote controller 130. For example, the air conditioner control unit 134 controls the air conditioner 110 by sending an instruction to the air conditioner 110 via the air conditioner communication unit 131.
Further, the air conditioner control unit 134 receives the operation state information from the connected air conditioner 110 via the air conditioner communication unit 131, and the received operation state information is stored in the individual operation state storage unit 133. Update individual operation status information. As a result, the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 133 indicates the operation state including the latest operation state of the connected air conditioner 110. Further, when the power supply state of the connected air conditioner 110 is changed, the air conditioner control unit 134 updates the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 133. As a result, the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 133 indicates the operation state including the latest power supply state of the connected air conditioner 110.

The air conditioner control unit 134 may receive the operation status information by requesting the air conditioner 110 in a timely manner via the air conditioner communication unit 131, and the air conditioner 110 sends the operation status information in a timely manner. May be received.
Further, the air conditioner control unit 134 sends the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 133 to the operation terminal 150 via the wireless communication unit 132 in response to the request from the operation terminal 150.

A part or all of the air conditioner control unit 134 described above is, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU that executes a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 and the like. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the air conditioner control unit 134 may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC or an FPGA. It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 such as.
The individual operation state storage unit 133 can be configured with a volatile or non-volatile memory.

5 (A) and 5 (B) are block diagrams schematically showing the configurations of the lighting device 120 and the lighting remote controller 140.
FIG. 5A is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the lighting device 120.
The lighting device 120 includes a remote control communication unit 121, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) 122, and a dimming unit 123.

The remote control communication unit 121 is a communication interface that communicates with the lighting device 120. For example, the remote control communication unit 121 receives a control signal from the lighting remote control 140.
The LED 122 is a light emitting unit that emits light. For example, the LED 122 is composed of full-color LEDs and can produce various colors.
The dimming unit 123 controls the light emission of the LED 122. For example, the dimming unit 123 receives a control signal received from the lighting remote controller 140, creates a control signal for lighting the LED 122 with a predetermined brightness, and sends the control signal to the LED 122 to control the light emission of the LED 122. For example, the dimming unit 123 changes the color emitted by changing the brightness of the LED 122.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the dimming unit 123 is composed of, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, and a processing circuit 12 such as an ASIC or FPGA. be able to.

FIG. 5B is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the lighting remote controller 140.
The lighting remote controller 140 includes a lighting equipment communication unit 141, a wireless communication unit 142, a lighting operation storage unit 143, and a lighting equipment control unit 144.

The lighting equipment communication unit 141 is a communication interface that communicates with the lighting equipment 120. For example, the lighting equipment communication unit 141 sends a control signal instructing the lighting equipment 120 to turn on or off the lighting, brightness, color, and the like.
The wireless communication unit 142 is a wireless communication interface that communicates with the operation terminal 150.

The lighting operation storage unit 143 stores lighting state information indicating the current state of the lighting device 120.
Further, the lighting operation storage unit 143 stores digital values such as a luminance value for causing the lighting device 120 to emit a normal color which is a normal color. The digital value here is assumed to be RGB (Red Green Blue) information, for example. Further, the lighting operation storage unit 143 stores digital values such as a luminance value for causing the lighting device 120 to emit light of the different operation color, which is the color of the different operation.

The lighting equipment control unit 144 controls the entire operation of the lighting remote controller 140. For example, the lighting equipment control unit 144 controls the lighting equipment 120 by sending an instruction to the lighting equipment 120 via the lighting equipment communication unit 141. Specifically, when the lighting device control unit 144 receives an instruction from the operation terminal 150 to emit light in a "normal color" or a "different operation color" via the wireless communication unit 142, the "normal color" is used. The digital value for emitting light or the digital value for emitting "different operation color" is specified from the lighting operation storage unit 143, and a control signal indicating the specified digital value is sent to the lighting device 120.

A part or all of the lighting equipment control unit 144 described above includes, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU that executes a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 and the like. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the lighting equipment control unit 144 may be, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC or an FPGA, as shown in FIG. 4 (B). It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 such as.
The lighting operation storage unit 143 can be configured with a volatile or non-volatile memory.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the operation terminal 150.
The operation terminal 150 includes a wireless communication unit 151, a storage unit 152, a display unit 155, an input unit 156, and a terminal control unit 157.

The wireless communication unit 151 is a wireless communication interface that communicates with the air-conditioning remote controller 130 and the lighting remote controller 140. It is desirable that the wireless communication unit 151 performs individual authentication, access authentication, and communication encryption between the air-conditioning remote controller 130 and the lighting remote controller 140.

The storage unit 152 stores information necessary for processing in the operation terminal 150.
For example, the storage unit 152 includes a boundary database 153 and a state database 154.

The boundary database 153 is an arrangement position storage unit that stores arrangement position information indicating the arrangement positions of the air conditioner 110 and the lighting equipment 120. For example, the boundary database 153 holds the positional relationship of the lighting equipment 120 located between the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B as data. Specifically, the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B are provided with four outlets, and the four outlets are numbered 1 to 4, respectively. do. Then, if the lighting device 120 exists between the outlet corresponding to No. 1 of the first air conditioner 110A and the outlet corresponding to No. 3 of the second air conditioner 110B, it is arranged. The position information indicates that "the lighting device 120 exists between the first outlet of the first air conditioner 110A and the third outlet of the second air conditioner 110B".

The state database 154 is an operation state storage unit that stores operation state information indicating the latest operation state of each of the plurality of air conditioners 110. The operation state information indicates, for example, a power supply state such as on or off and an operation mode such as heating, cooling, and ventilation for each air conditioner 110. In other words, in the first embodiment, the operating state of the air conditioner 110 is indicated by the power supply state and the operating mode.

The storage unit 152 also stores correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the air conditioner 110 and the air conditioning remote controller 130 connected to the air conditioner 110. As a result, in the terminal control unit 157, for example, the first air conditioner 110A and the first air conditioning remote controller 130A are connected, and in order to control the first air conditioner 110A, the first air conditioner is connected. It can be seen that communication with the remote controller 130A is sufficient.

The display unit 155 displays various screen images. For example, the display unit 155 displays a screen image showing the arrangement positions of the air conditioner 110 and the lighting equipment 120 indicated by the arrangement information stored in the boundary database 153.
The input unit 156 receives an input from the user. For example, the user can update the arrangement information by changing the arrangement position of the air conditioner 110 or the lighting device 120 in the screen image displayed on the display unit 155 via the input unit 156.

The terminal control unit 157 is a control unit that controls the overall operation of the operation terminal 150.
The terminal control unit 157 in the first embodiment determines the color of the light emitted to the lighting device 120 or the color of the light emitted to the lighting device 120 depending on whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner 110A and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B. Change the brightness. For example, the terminal control unit 157 determines the color or brightness of the light emitted to the lighting device 120 depending on whether or not the operation mode of the first air conditioner 110A and the operation mode of the second air conditioner 110B are the same. Let me change.
The terminal control unit 157 includes a lighting state specifying unit 158 and a lighting control unit 159.

The lighting state specifying unit 158 specifies a lighting state, which is a state of lighting by the lighting device 120, based on the operating state of the air conditioner 110.
For example, the lighting state specifying unit 158 acquires and acquires individual operation state information of the air conditioner 110 to which the air conditioning remote controller 130 is connected by requesting the air conditioning remote controller 130 via the wireless communication unit 151. The operation status information stored in the status database 154 is updated by the individual operation status information.
Then, the lighting state specifying unit 158 identifies the lighting device 120 between the two air conditioners 110 by referring to the arrangement position information stored in the boundary database 153. The lighting state specifying unit 158 identifies the operating state of each of the two air conditioners 110 by referring to the operating state information stored in the state database 154, and is specified based on the specified operating state. The lighting state of the lighting device 120 is specified.

The lighting control unit 159 controls the lighting state of the lighting device 120. For example, the lighting control unit 159 controls the lighting state of the lighting device 120 by sending a control signal indicating the lighting state specified by the lighting state specifying unit 158 to the lighting remote controller 140 via the wireless communication unit 151. do.

In addition, a part or all of the terminal control unit 157 described above may be, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU for executing a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 of the above. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the terminal control unit 157 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or the like. It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 of.
The storage unit 152 can be configured as a volatile or non-volatile memory.
Further, the display unit 155 and the input unit 156 can be configured by a touch panel.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation in which the operation terminal 150 in the first embodiment changes the color of the lighting device 120 arranged between the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B. Is.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is started by, for example, the user turning on the power state of the first air conditioner 110A or the second air conditioner 110B by using the operation terminal 150.

First, the lighting state specifying unit 158 of the operation terminal 150 is connected to the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110A from the first air conditioner remote controller 130A and the second air conditioner remote controller 130B, respectively, via the wireless communication unit 151. Individual operating state information indicating each operating state of the air conditioner 110B is acquired (S10). Then, the lighting state specifying unit 158 updates the operation state information stored in the state database 154 with the acquired individual operation state information. As a result, the latest operating states of the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B are stored in the state database 154.

Next, the lighting state specifying unit 158 refers to the operation state information of the state database 154 to determine whether or not the operation modes of the two air conditioners 110A and 110B adjacent to the target lighting device 120 are the same. Judgment (S11). If the operation modes are the same (Yes in S11), the process proceeds to step S12, and if the operation modes are different (No in S11), the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S12, the lighting state specifying unit 158 identifies the lighting state of the target lighting device 120 as a normal color, and the lighting control unit 159 transmits a control signal indicating the specified lighting state via the wireless communication unit 151. Then, by sending to the lighting remote controller 140, the lighting remote controller 140 is instructed to change the light of the lighting device 120 to a normal color. In the lighting remote controller 140 that receives such an instruction, the lighting device control unit 144 sets the lighting state of the lighting device 120 to the normal color based on the RGB information of the normal color held in the lighting operation storage unit 143.

In step S13, the lighting state specifying unit 158 identifies the lighting state of the target lighting device 120 as a different operation color, and the lighting control unit 159 sends a control signal indicating the specified lighting state to the wireless communication unit 151. By sending the light to the lighting remote controller 140, the lighting remote controller 140 is instructed to change the light of the lighting device 120 to a different operating color. In the lighting remote controller 140 that receives such an instruction, the lighting device control unit 144 changes the lighting state of the lighting device 120 to the different operation color based on the RGB information of the different operation color held in the lighting operation storage unit 143. do.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing an example of a screen image displayed on the operation terminal 150 according to the first embodiment.
On the display unit 155 of the operation terminal 150, a screen image 160 in which the lighting device 120 is arranged between the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B is displayed. An assigned number is displayed at each outlet of the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B. Therefore, the user can intuitively grasp the relationship between the outlet of the air conditioner 110 and the lighting device 120.

Further, when the display unit 155 is a color display unit, it is desirable that the lighting device 120 is displayed in the color of the current lighting state.
The user can change the arrangement of the air conditioner 110 and the lighting device 120 by touching the screen image, and the boundary database 153 can be changed according to the changed arrangement. Will be updated.

In the first embodiment described above, the lighting state specifying unit 158 of the operation terminal 150 determines in step S11 of FIG. 7 whether or not the operation modes are the same. , Not limited to such examples. For example, it may be determined whether or not the power supply state is the same, or whether or not the power supply state and the operation mode are the same.

In other words, when the power state of the first air conditioner 110A and the power state of the second air conditioner 110B are the same, the lighting state specifying unit 158 sets the operating state of the first air conditioner 110A and the second. When it is determined that there is no difference between the operating state of the air conditioner 110B and the power supply state of the first air conditioner 110A and the power supply state of the second air conditioner 110B are different, the operating state of the first air conditioner 110A It may be determined that there is a difference between the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B.

Further, the lighting state specifying unit 158 operates the first air conditioner 110A when the operation mode and power supply state of the first air conditioner 110A and the operation mode and power supply state of the second air conditioner 110B are the same. It may be determined that there is no difference between the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B. When the operation mode of the first air conditioner 110A and the operation mode of the second air conditioner 110B are different from each other, the lighting state specifying unit 158 sets the power supply state of the first air conditioner 110A and the second air conditioner 110B. When the power supply state of the first air conditioner 110B is different, or when the operation mode and power supply state of the first air conditioner 110A are different from the operation mode and power supply state of the second air conditioner 110B, the first air conditioner 110A It may be determined that there is a difference between the operating state and the operating state of the second air conditioner 110B.

Further, when the operation modes are different, the temperature of the harmonized air, which is the air blown from each air conditioner 110, is different. For example, air is blown at a temperature of about 30 ° C. for heating operation, about room temperature for ventilation operation, and about 10 ° C. for cooling operation. Therefore, the illumination state specifying unit 158 may determine in step S11 of FIG. 7 whether or not the harmonized temperature is different. Such a judgment may be made based on whether or not the operation modes are different.

Embodiment 2.
As shown in FIG. 1, the air-conditioning lighting interlocking system 200 according to the second embodiment includes a first air-conditioning device 210A, a second air-conditioning machine 210B, a lighting device 120, and a first air-conditioning remote controller. The 230A, the second air-conditioning remote controller 230B, the lighting remote controller 140, and the operation terminal 250 are provided.
The lighting device 120 and the lighting remote controller 140 of the air-conditioning lighting interlocking system 200 according to the second embodiment are the same as the lighting device 120 and the lighting remote controller 140 of the air-conditioning lighting interlocking system 100 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the arrangement of the first air conditioner 210A, the second air conditioner 210B, and the lighting equipment 120 in the second embodiment is the arrangement of the first air conditioner 110A in the first embodiment. This is the same as the arrangement of the second air conditioner 110B and the lighting device 120.

Returning to FIG. 1, the first air conditioner 210A is connected to the first air conditioning remote controller 230A via the dedicated communication line 101A, and the second air conditioner 210B is connected to the first air conditioning remote controller 210B via the dedicated communication line 101B. It is connected to the second air conditioning remote controller 230B.

The operation terminal 250 communicates with the first air-conditioning remote controller 230A, the second air-conditioning remote controller 230B, and the lighting remote controller 140. For example, the operation terminal 250 wirelessly communicates with the first air-conditioning remote controller 230A, the second air-conditioning remote controller 230B, and the lighting remote controller 140.

Here, the first air conditioner 210A and the second air conditioner 210B are configured in the same manner, and are referred to as an air conditioner 210 when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the first air-conditioning remote controller 230A and the second air-conditioning remote controller 230B are also configured in the same manner, and are referred to as an air-conditioning remote controller 230 when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish between them.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the air conditioner 210 includes a remote control communication unit 111, an air conditioner main body 112, and an air conditioning control unit 213.
The remote control communication unit 111 and the air conditioner main body 112 of the air conditioner 210 in the second embodiment are the same as the remote control communication unit 111 and the air conditioner main body 112 of the air conditioner 110 in the first embodiment.

The air conditioning control unit 213 controls the overall operation of the air conditioner 210. For example, the air conditioning control unit 213 receives an instruction from the air conditioning remote controller 230 via the remote controller communication unit 111, and controls the air conditioner main body 112 in response to the instruction. Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 213 changes the operating state of the air conditioner main body 112 in response to an instruction from the air conditioning remote controller 230.
Further, the air conditioning control unit 213 sends operating state information indicating the operating state of the air conditioner 210 to the connected air conditioning remote controller 230 via the remote controller communication unit 111. In the second embodiment, the operating state is the suction temperature.

In addition, a part or all of the air-conditioning control unit 213 described above may be, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU for executing a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 of the above. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the air conditioning control unit 213 may be, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or the like, as shown in FIG. 4 (B). It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 of.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the air conditioner remote controller 230 includes an air conditioner communication unit 131, a wireless communication unit 132, an individual operation state storage unit 233, and an air conditioner control unit 234.
The air conditioner communication unit 131 and the wireless communication unit 132 of the air conditioning remote controller 230 according to the second embodiment are the same as the air conditioner communication unit 131 and the wireless communication unit 132 of the air conditioning remote controller 130 according to the first embodiment.

The individual operation state storage unit 233 stores individual operation state information indicating the operation state of the connected air conditioner 210. The individual operation state information in the second embodiment is indicated by a power supply state such as whether or not the connected air conditioner 210 is on or off, and an operation state information acquired from the connected air conditioner 210. Indicates the suction temperature, which is the operating state.

The air conditioner control unit 234 controls the entire operation of the air conditioner remote controller 230. For example, the air conditioner control unit 234 controls the air conditioner 210 by sending an instruction to the air conditioner 210 via the air conditioner communication unit 131.
Further, the air conditioner control unit 234 receives the operation state information from the connected air conditioner 210 via the air conditioner communication unit 131, and the received operation state information is stored in the individual operation state storage unit 233. Update individual operation status information. As a result, the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 233 indicates the latest operating state of the connected air conditioner 210. Further, the air conditioner control unit 234 updates the individual operation state information when the power state of the connected air conditioner 210 is changed. As a result, the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 233 indicates the latest power supply state of the connected air conditioner 210.

The air conditioner control unit 234 may receive the operation status information by requesting the air conditioner 210 in a timely manner via the air conditioner communication unit 131, and the air conditioner 210 sends the operation status information in a timely manner. May be received.
Further, the air conditioner control unit 234 sends the individual operation state information stored in the individual operation state storage unit 233 to the operation terminal 250 via the wireless communication unit 132 in response to the request from the operation terminal 250.

A part or all of the air conditioner control unit 234 described above is, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU that executes a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 and the like. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the air conditioner control unit 234 may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC or an FPGA. It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 such as.
The individual operation state storage unit 233 can be configured with a volatile or non-volatile memory.

As shown in FIG. 6, the operation terminal 250 according to the second embodiment includes a wireless communication unit 151, a storage unit 252, a display unit 155, an input unit 156, and a terminal control unit 257.
The wireless communication unit 151, the display unit 155, and the input unit 156 of the operation terminal 250 in the second embodiment are the same as the wireless communication unit 151, the display unit 155, and the input unit 156 of the operation terminal 150 in the first embodiment. ..

The storage unit 252 stores information necessary for processing in the operation terminal 250.
For example, the storage unit 252 includes a boundary database 153 and a state database 254.
The boundary database 153 of the storage unit 252 in the second embodiment is the same as the boundary database 153 of the storage unit 152 in the first embodiment.

The state database 254 is an operation state storage unit that stores operation state information indicating the latest operation state of each of the plurality of air conditioners 210. The operating state information indicates, for example, a power supply state such as on or off and a suction temperature for each air conditioner 210. In other words, in the second embodiment, the operating state of the air conditioner 210 is indicated by the power supply state and the suction temperature.

The storage unit 252 also stores correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the air conditioner 210 and the air conditioning remote controller 230 connected to the air conditioner 210. As a result, in the terminal control unit 257, for example, the first air conditioner 210A and the first air conditioning remote controller 230A are connected, and in order to control the first air conditioner 210A, the first air conditioner is used. It can be seen that communication with the remote controller 230A is sufficient.

The terminal control unit 257 controls the overall operation of the operation terminal 250.
The terminal control unit 257 includes a lighting state specifying unit 258 and a lighting control unit 159.
The lighting control unit 159 of the terminal control unit 257 in the second embodiment is the same as the lighting control unit 159 of the terminal control unit 157 in the first embodiment.

The lighting state specifying unit 258 specifies the lighting state by the lighting device 120 based on the operating state of the air conditioner 210.
For example, the lighting state specifying unit 258 acquires and acquires individual operation state information of the air conditioner 210 to which the air conditioning remote controller 230 is connected by requesting the air conditioning remote controller 230 via the wireless communication unit 151. The operation status information stored in the status database 154 is updated by the individual operation status information.
Then, the lighting state specifying unit 258 identifies the lighting device 120 between the two air conditioners 210 by referring to the arrangement position information stored in the boundary database 153. The lighting state specifying unit 258 identifies the operating state of each of the two air conditioners 210 by referring to the operating state information stored in the state database 254, and is specified based on the specified operating state. The lighting state of the lighting device 120 is specified.

In addition, a part or all of the terminal control unit 257 described above may be, for example, a memory 10 and a CPU for executing a program stored in the memory 10, as shown in FIG. 4A. It can be configured by the processor 11 of the above. Such a program may be provided through a network, or may be recorded and provided on a recording medium. That is, such a program may be provided, for example, as a program product.

Further, a part or all of the terminal control unit 257 may be, for example, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or the like, as shown in FIG. 4 (B). It can also be configured by the processing circuit 12 of.
The storage unit 252 can be composed of a volatile or non-volatile memory.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation in which the operation terminal 250 according to the second embodiment changes the color of the lighting device 120 arranged between the first air conditioner 210A and the second air conditioner 210B. Is.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is started, for example, by the user turning on the power state of the first air conditioner 210A or the second air conditioner 210B by using the operation terminal 250.

First, the lighting state specifying unit 258 of the operation terminal 250 acquires individual operating state information indicating the respective operating states from each of the first air conditioner 210A and the second air conditioner 210B via the wireless communication unit 151. (S20). Then, the lighting state specifying unit 258 updates the operation state information stored in the state database 254 with the acquired individual operation state information. As a result, the latest operating states of the first air conditioner 210A and the second air conditioner 210B are stored in the state database 254.

Next, the lighting state specifying unit 258 refers to the operating state information of the state database 254 to determine in advance the temperature difference between the suction temperatures of the two air conditioners 210A and 210B adjacent to the target lighting device 120. It is determined whether or not the temperature is 3 ° C. or higher, which is the threshold value (S21). Then, when the temperature difference of the suction temperature is 3 ° C. or more (Yes in S21), the process proceeds to step S23, and when the temperature difference of the suction temperature is less than 3 ° C. (No in S21), the process proceeds. Goes to step S22.

In step S22, the lighting state specifying unit 258 identifies the lighting state of the target lighting device 120 as a normal color, and the lighting control unit 159 transmits a control signal indicating the specified lighting state via the wireless communication unit 151. Then, by sending to the lighting remote controller 140, the lighting remote controller 140 is instructed to change the light of the lighting device 120 to a normal color. In the lighting remote controller 140 that receives such an instruction, the lighting device control unit 144 sets the lighting state of the lighting device 120 to the normal color based on the RGB information of the normal color held in the lighting operation storage unit 143.

In step S23, the lighting state specifying unit 258 identifies the lighting state of the target lighting device 120 as a different operation color, and the lighting control unit 159 sends a control signal indicating the specified lighting state to the wireless communication unit 151. By sending the light to the lighting remote controller 140, the lighting remote controller 140 is instructed to change the light of the lighting device 120 to a different operating color. In the lighting remote controller 140 that receives such an instruction, the lighting device control unit 144 changes the lighting state of the lighting device 120 to the different operation color based on the RGB information of the different operation color held in the lighting operation storage unit 143. do.

In step S21 of FIG. 9 described above, in the lighting state specifying unit 258, the temperature difference between the suction temperature of the first air conditioner 210A and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner 210B is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value. However, the second embodiment is not limited to such an example. For example, the lighting state specifying unit 258 may make a determination in step S21 including the power supply state.

Specifically, the lighting state specifying unit 258 is used when the power supply state of the first air conditioner 210A and the power supply state of the second air conditioner 210B are off, or the power supply state and the first air conditioner 210A of the first air conditioner 210A. When the power state of the air conditioner 210B of 2 is on and the temperature difference between the suction temperature of the first air conditioner 210A and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner 210B is less than a predetermined threshold value. , It may be determined that there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner 210A and the operating state of the second air conditioner 210B. In this case, in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S22.

On the other hand, in the lighting state specifying unit 258, when the power supply state of the first air conditioner 210A and the power supply state of the second air conditioner 210B are different, or the power supply state of the first air conditioner 210A and the second air conditioning The first is when the power state of the machine 210B is on and the temperature difference between the suction temperature of the first air conditioner 210A and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner 210B is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value. It may be determined that there is a difference between the operating state of the air conditioner 210A and the operating state of the second air conditioner 210B. In this case, in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step S23.

In the flowchart of FIG. 7 in the first embodiment and the flowchart of FIG. 9 in the second embodiment described above, the power of the first air conditioner 110A, 210A or the second air conditioner 210B, 210B is turned on. Although started in the case, the first or second embodiment is not limited to such an example. For example, the flowchart of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9 may be started at a timely time such as periodically.

Further, in steps S12 or S13 of the flowchart of FIG. 7 and steps S22 or S23 of the flowchart of FIG. 9, the color of the lighting device 120 is controlled, but the first or second embodiment is based on such an example. Not limited. For example, in these steps, the brightness of the luminaire 120 may be controlled.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the lighting remote controller 140 for controlling the lighting device 120 is provided, but in the lighting remote controller 140, the operation terminals 150 and 250 are the light of the lighting device 120. It suffices to have a function as a communication device for communicating with the lighting device 120 so that the color or brightness can be changed. Therefore, instead of the lighting remote controller 140, a communication adapter (not shown) used by connecting to the lighting device 120 may be provided.

In the above, the first embodiment shows a mode in which the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120 is changed in the operation mode, and the second embodiment shows the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120 depending on the suction temperature. However, by combining the first and second embodiments, the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120 may be changed by using both the operation mode and the suction temperature.

As described above, according to the first and second embodiments, the user can grasp that the operating states of the adjacent air conditioners 110 and 210 are different only by looking at the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120. can do. Therefore, the user can take measures against the operating state.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user can easily grasp that the operation mode of the air conditioner 110 is different only by looking at the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120. In addition, the operating modes of the different air conditioners 110 can be matched to the operating modes of the other air conditioners 110.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the user can easily grasp that the power supply state of the air conditioner 110 is different only by looking at the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120. In addition, the power supply state of different air conditioners 110 can be adjusted to the power supply state of other air conditioners 110.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the user can easily grasp that the suction temperature of the air conditioner 210 is different only by looking at the color or brightness of the light of the lighting device 120. In addition, measures such as changing the set temperature or closing the curtain can be taken.

As described above, according to the first or second embodiment, the operation terminals 150 and 250 confirm the operating states of the air conditioners 110 and 210 and control the lighting device 120, so that the air conditioner can be easily controlled. The operating states of the 110 and 210 and the lighting state of the lighting device 120 can be linked.

As described above, according to the first or second embodiment, since the operation terminals 150 and 250 wirelessly communicate with the air-conditioning remote controller 130 and 230 or the lighting remote controller 140, the user is fixed. It is not necessary to operate the operation terminals 150 and 250 at the same position.

As described above, according to the first or second embodiment, the arrangement of the air conditioners 110 and 210 and the lighting equipment 120 and the lighting state of the lighting equipment 120 are displayed on the display units 155 of the operation terminals 150 and 250. , The user can easily confirm them.

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Claims (12)

The first air conditioner that harmonizes the air in the space,
A second air conditioner that harmonizes the air in the space,
An air-conditioning lighting interlocking system including a lighting device that is arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner and emits light.
The lighting device is characterized in that the color or brightness of the light is changed depending on whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner. Lighting interlocking system. When there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the operation mode of the first air conditioner and the operation mode of the second air conditioner are different. In the same case,
When there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the operation mode of the first air conditioner and the operation mode of the second air conditioner are different. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the cases are different. When there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are the same. In the same case,
When there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are different. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the cases are different. When there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the operation mode and power supply state of the first air conditioner and the operation of the second air conditioner are performed. When the mode and power status are the same,
When there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the operation mode of the first air conditioner and the operation mode of the second air conditioner are different. If they are different, the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are different, or the operation mode and power state of the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode and the power supply state of the above are different. When there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the suction temperature of the first air conditioner and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner are the same. When the temperature difference is less than a predetermined threshold,
When there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the suction temperature of the first air conditioner and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner are the same. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the temperature difference is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value. When there is no difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are off. In some cases, or the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are on, and the suction temperature of the first air conditioner and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner are present. When the temperature difference from the temperature is less than a predetermined threshold,
When there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are different. If they are different, or the power state of the first air conditioner and the power state of the second air conditioner are on, and the suction temperature of the first air conditioner and the suction temperature of the second air conditioner are different. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 1, wherein the temperature difference from the temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value. A communication device that communicates with the lighting equipment,
It is determined whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner, and the color or brightness of the light from the lighting device via the communication device. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising an operation terminal for controlling the above. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 7, wherein the operation terminal communicates with the communication device wirelessly. A first remote controller for air conditioning that controls the first air conditioner,
A second remote controller for air conditioning that controls the second air conditioner,
Further prepare
The operation terminal wirelessly communicates with the first air-conditioning remote controller and the second air-conditioning remote controller, so that the first air-conditioning remote controller can be used with respect to the first air-conditioning device. The air-conditioning lighting interlocking system according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the operating state is acquired and the operating state of the second air-conditioning apparatus is acquired from the second air-conditioning remote controller. The operation terminal is
An arrangement position storage unit that stores arrangement position information indicating an arrangement position of the first air conditioner, the second air conditioner, and the lighting equipment, and
Based on the arrangement position information, a display unit for displaying the arrangement position of the first air conditioner, the second air conditioner and the lighting equipment, and a screen image showing the color or brightness of the light. The air conditioning lighting interlocking system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the air conditioner lighting interlocking system is provided. Computer,
A first remote controller for air conditioning that controls a first air conditioner that harmonizes air in a space, a second remote controller for air conditioning that controls a second air conditioner that harmonizes air in the space, and the above. A communication device that is arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner and communicates with a lighting device that emits light, a wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication, and a wireless communication unit.
The operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner are acquired from the first air conditioning remote controller and the second air conditioning remote controller via the wireless communication unit. The lighting device depends on whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner by communicating with the communication device via the wireless communication unit. A program characterized by functioning as a control unit that changes the color or brightness of the light. From the first air-conditioning remote controller that controls the first air conditioner that harmonizes the air in the space and the second air-conditioning remote controller that controls the second air conditioner that harmonizes the air in the space. Acquire the operating state of the air conditioner 1 and the operating state of the second air conditioner,
Lighting arranged between the first air conditioner and the second air conditioner depending on whether or not there is a difference between the operating state of the first air conditioner and the operating state of the second air conditioner. An air-conditioning lighting interlocking method characterized by changing the color or brightness of the light emitted from the device.

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