JP7170529B2 - Device information management device, device information management system, and device information management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a device information management device, a device information management system, and a device information management method that suppress erroneous registration of device information.

BACKGROUND ART In recent years, a technology for diagnosing deterioration and failure of equipment such as air conditioners by accumulating and analyzing the operating conditions of equipment such as air conditioners in the cloud has become widespread. In order to perform such diagnosis, it is necessary to manage device information including identification information that uniquely identifies the device. As the identification information, the model name and serial number are generally used in many cases. As means for inputting such device information, manual and automatic input are conceivable.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique of acquiring device information from an air conditioner using visible light communication. In addition to visible light communication, methods for automatically inputting device information include short-range wireless communication such as BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy), and reading QR codes (registered trademark) or nameplates using a camera. mentioned. In the case of automatically inputting device information, erroneous input of device information can be reduced as compared with the case of manually inputting device information.

JP 2017-163220 A

However, according to the conventional technology described above, it is possible to reduce erroneous input of device information for devices having an automatic input function of device information, but it is necessary to manually input device information for devices that do not have an automatic input function. . In the case of manually inputting the device information, there is a problem that wrong device information may be registered due to human operation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a device information management apparatus capable of reducing registration of erroneous device information.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a device information management apparatus according to the present invention provides device identification information and input means for indicating whether the input means for the identification information is automatic or manual. a communication unit that receives newly registered device information that is device information of a device to be newly registered, the device information including registration reason information indicating whether or not registration is due to relocation of the device ; and the registered device information, which is the device information registered in the database, is compared with the duplicate detection unit that detects duplication of the identification information, and if the duplication detection unit detects duplication of the identification information, the input means information and the registration a device information management unit that determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the reason information , and the device information management unit determines whether the device information is correct when the newly registered device information input means is automatic. If the newly registered device information is entered manually, the device information is incorrect based on the registration reason information and input method information for the newly registered device information and registered device information. It determines whether it is in a state where it can be determined that it is correct, or whether it is in a state where it cannot be determined whether it is incorrect, outputs a screen prompting confirmation or re-input of the identification information included in the newly registered device information, and displays the input method information on the screen And a different message is displayed for each state of each device information determined based on the registration reason information .

According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce registration of erroneous device information.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the device information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention; A sequence diagram showing the operation of the device information management system shown in FIG. A diagram showing the configuration of the air conditioner shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 1; A diagram showing the configuration of the device information management apparatus shown in FIG. Explanatory diagram of hardware configuration for realizing each function of the device information management system shown in FIG. Flowchart showing the operation of the device information management device shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #1 displayed in step S206 shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #2 displayed in step S207 shown in FIG. Flowchart showing the operation of the device information management apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention A diagram showing screen #3 displayed in step S307 shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #4 displayed in step S308 shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #5 displayed in step S314 shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #6 displayed in step S316 shown in FIG. A diagram showing screen #7 displayed in step S320 shown in FIG.

A device information management apparatus, a device information management system, and a device information management method according to embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a device information management system 10 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The device information management system 10 includes an air conditioner 1 that is a device to be managed, a mobile terminal 2 that is an input terminal for device information, and a device information management system that is a server on the cloud that manages the device information of the air conditioner 1. a device 3; The mobile terminal 2 and the device information management device 3 can communicate with each other via the cloud network 4 .

The air conditioner 1 has an outdoor unit 5 , an indoor unit 6 and a remote controller 7 . The outdoor unit 5 and the indoor unit 6 of the air conditioner 1 can operate based on the set values by the remote controller 7 . The remote controller 7 can instruct the indoor unit 6 to set values for the operation of the air conditioner 1 . The remote controller 7 also has a communication function with the mobile terminal 2 .

The mobile terminal 2 has a function of acquiring device information of a device to be managed and transmitting it to the device information management device 3 on the cloud network 4 . The mobile terminal 2 can accept the device information manually input by the user operating the mobile terminal 2 according to the device information registration screen, for example. The mobile terminal 2 can also automatically receive device information from the remote controller 7 of the air conditioner 1 . Methods for automatically inputting device information include methods using communication means such as visible light communication and short-range wireless communication, two-dimensional codes such as QR codes, and photographing nameplates with a camera and analyzing device information from images. methods and the like. The device information obtained manually or automatically includes identification information that identifies the device to be managed. The mobile terminal 2 adds input means information indicating an input means for the device information to the acquired device information, and transmits the acquired device information to the device information management apparatus 3 . The identification information is given to each of the outdoor unit 5, the indoor unit 6, and the remote controller 7 of the air conditioner 1. FIG.

The device information management device 3 has a function of managing device information of the air conditioner 1 . The device information management device 3 can communicate with the mobile terminal 2 via the cloud network 4 and can acquire the device information of the air conditioner 1 from the mobile terminal 2 . The device information management device 3 can perform device information registration processing of the air conditioner 1 .

FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing operations of the device information management system 10 shown in FIG. First, the mobile terminal 2 acquires device information from the air conditioner 1 (step S101). Input means of the device information to the portable terminal 2 is manual or automatic input. In the case of manual operation, for example, the user inputs a character string indicating the identification information of the device information into the input field provided on the screen output by the application software for device registration installed in the mobile terminal 2. You can enter information. In the case of automatic input, for example, the mobile terminal 2 receives device information from the remote controller 7 of the air conditioner 1 via a communication path, or uses a camera provided in the mobile terminal 2 to photograph a two-dimensional code, nameplate, etc. By doing so, you can enter the device information.

When the device information is input, the mobile terminal 2 adds input means information indicating the input means of the device information to the input device information (step S102). The portable terminal 2 transmits the device information to which the input means information is added to the device information management device 3 (step S103).

When acquiring the device information from the mobile terminal 2, the device information management device 3 performs registration processing of the acquired device information (step S104). Details of the device information registration process will be described later. and determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information. After completing the device information registration process, the device information management device 3 outputs a result display screen showing the result of the registration process to the portable terminal 2 (step S105).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the air conditioner 1 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. The air conditioner 1 has an outdoor unit 5 , an indoor unit 6 and a remote controller 7 . The outdoor unit 5 has an outdoor controller 51 and a memory 52 . The outdoor control unit 51 controls the operating state of the outdoor unit 5 and the like. The memory 52 stores information about the outdoor unit 5 , for example, device information including identification information such as the model name and serial number of the outdoor unit 5 .

The indoor unit 6 has an indoor controller 61 and a memory 62 . The indoor controller 61 controls the operating state of the indoor unit 6 and the like. The memory 62 stores information about the indoor unit 6, for example, device information including identification information such as the model name and manufacturing number of the indoor unit 6. FIG.

The remote controller 7 has a remote controller control section 71 , a mobile communication section 72 and a memory 73 . The remote controller 71 operates the outdoor unit 5 and the indoor unit 6 . The mobile communication unit 72 communicates with the mobile terminal 2 . The memory 73 stores information about the remote controller 7 , for example, device information including identification information such as the model name and manufacturing number of the remote controller 7 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 2 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. The mobile terminal 2 has a terminal control section 21 , a terminal operation section 22 , a terminal display section 23 , a cloud communication section 24 , a device communication section 25 , a camera section 26 and a memory section 27 .

The terminal control unit 21 controls the mobile terminal 2 . The terminal operation unit 22 accepts input operations to the terminal. The terminal display unit 23 outputs a display screen to the user. The cloud communication unit 24 has a function of communicating with the cloud network 4 . The device communication unit 25 can communicate with the portable communication unit 72 of the remote controller 7 of the air conditioner 1 and can acquire device information from the remote controller 7 . The camera unit 26 captures an image of a subject to obtain an image. The memory unit 27 is a storage device, and can store device information and the like acquired by the device communication unit 25 . In the following description, the mobile terminal 2 acquires device information manually or by using an automatic input function using the device communication unit 25. However, when a two-dimensional code or the like is used, two-dimensional You can read the code and get the device information.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the device information management device 3 shown in FIG. The device information management device 3 has a communication section 31 , a duplication detection section 32 , a device information database 33 and a device information management section 34 .

The communication unit 31 has a function of communicating with the cloud network 4 . The communication unit 31 can communicate with the mobile terminal 2 via the cloud network 4 . When the device information of the air conditioner 1 is received from the mobile terminal 2 , the communication unit 31 inputs the received device information to the duplication detection unit 32 . The duplication detection unit 32 detects device information input from the communication unit 31, including newly registered device information, which is device information to be newly registered, and registered device information, which is device information already registered in the device information database 33. to detect duplication of identification information. The duplication detection unit 32 inputs the detection result and the newly registered device information to the device information management unit 34 .

The device information database 33 is a database in which device information is registered. The device information registered in the device information database 33 includes input means information. Although the device information management device 3 is provided with the device information database 33 here, the device information database 33 may be provided outside the device information management device 3 . When the device information database 33 is provided outside the device information management apparatus 3, the duplication detection unit 32 and the device information management unit 34 acquire information from the device information database 33 via the communication unit 31, information can be stored in the

The device information management unit 34 determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information in the device information database 33 based on the detection result and the newly registered device information input from the duplication detection unit 32 . Specifically, when the detection result indicates that there is no device information that overlaps with the identification information included in the newly registered device information, the device information management unit 34 sets the newly registered device information to Register in the device information database 33 . If the detection result indicates that the registered device information includes device information that overlaps with the identification information included in the newly registered device information, the device information management unit 34 manages the registered device information and the newly registered device information. Based on each piece of input means information, it is determined whether or not to register the newly registered device information.

Here, a hardware configuration for realizing each function of the device information management system 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a hardware configuration for realizing each function of the device information management system 10 shown in FIG. The processor 91 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and is also called a central processing unit, a processing unit, an arithmetic unit, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or the like. The memory 92 is, for example, non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (registered trademark) (Electrically EPROM), They include magnetic discs, flexible discs, optical discs, compact discs, mini discs, and DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs).

The outdoor control unit 51, the indoor control unit 61, and the remote control unit 71 of the air conditioner 1 may be implemented using dedicated hardware, or may be the control circuit shown in FIG. The terminal control section 21 of the portable terminal 2 and the duplication detection section 32 and the device information management section 34 of the device information management device 3 are the control circuit shown in FIG. Processor 91 reads out and executes computer programs stored in memory 92 to control outdoor control unit 51, indoor control unit 61, remote control unit 71, terminal control unit 21, duplication detection unit 32, and device information management. Each function of the part 34 can be realized.

The memories 52, 62, 73, the memory unit 27, and the device information database 33 are nonvolatile or volatile semiconductor memories, magnetic disks, or the like similar to the memory 92 described above. The mobile communication unit 72 of the remote controller 7, the cloud communication unit 24 and the device communication unit 25 of the mobile terminal 2, and the communication unit 31 of the device information management device 3 are realized using communication devices.

The terminal operation unit 22 of the mobile terminal 2 is a touch sensor, a button provided on the housing of the mobile terminal 2, and the like. The terminal display unit 23 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation of the device information management device 3 shown in FIG. The operation shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the device information registration process shown in step S104 of FIG. Therefore, it is assumed that input means information is added to the device information in the mobile terminal 2 . Also, the operation shown in FIG. 7 shows the operation when the device information of the newly installed air conditioner 1 is registered in the device information management device 3 .

When the communication unit 31 receives the newly registered device information, the duplication detection unit 32 performs duplication determination based on the newly registered device information and the registered device information stored in the device information database 33 (step S201). Duplication determination is performed by determining whether or not the same identification information as the identification information included in the newly registered device information is included in the registered device information stored in the device information database 33 . The duplication detection unit 32 inputs the detection result to the device information management unit 34 .

The device information management unit 34 determines whether or not there is duplication based on the detection result (step S202). If there is no duplication (step S202: No), the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information (step S203).

If there is duplication (step S202: Yes), the device information management unit 34 determines whether or not the new input method, which is the input method information included in the newly registered device information, is automatic (step S204). If the new input means is automatic (step S204: Yes), the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information (step S203).

If the new input method is manual (step S204: No), the device information management unit 34 selects the registered input method that is the input method information included in the registered device information that duplicates the identification information included in the newly registered device information. is automatic (step S205).

If the registered input means is automatic (step S205: Yes), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display screen #1 prompting re-input of the newly registered device information (step S206).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing screen #1 displayed in step S206 shown in FIG. Screen #1 displays a message prompting re-entry of newly registered device information: "The identification information of the device to be added is incorrect" and "Please enter again", an identification information input field, and an input method change button. include. Screen #1 shown in FIG. 8 is a screen for manually inputting identification information. When the input method change button is pressed, a screen for automatic input is displayed. Screen #1 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input method is manual, and the registered input method is automatic. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that the newly registered device information is incorrect, and re-enters the newly registered device information.

Returning to the description of FIG. If the registered input means is manual (step S205: No), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display a screen #2 prompting confirmation or re-input of the newly registered device information and the registered device information ( step S207).

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing screen #2 displayed in step S207 shown in FIG. Screen #2 displays a message prompting confirmation or re-entry of newly registered device information and registered device information: "The identification information for the device to be added or registered is incorrect" and "Confirm and correct the identification information." Please”, an input field for identification information, and an input method change button. Screen #2 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected and both new input means and registered input means are manual. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that at least one of the newly registered device information and the registered device information is incorrect, but the incorrect device information cannot be specified. In this case, the newly registered device information or registered device information may be correct. For this reason, the device information management unit 34 displays the input identification information on the screen #2, accepts the correction input of the erroneous identification information, and makes it possible to resend the correct identification information as it is. .

When the user re-inputs the device information on screen #1 and screen #2, the process returns to step S201.

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device information management apparatus 3 compares the newly registered device information, which is the device information to be newly registered, with the registered device information. Detect duplication of identification information contained in information. If the identification information overlaps, the device information management device 3 determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information.

With the above configuration, the device information management apparatus 3 determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information. Even if the device information is registered incorrectly, it is possible to suppress the device information from being incorrectly registered.

Specifically, when the new input means is automatic, the device information management device 3 registers the newly registered device information, and when the new input means is manual, the device information management device 3 does not register the newly registered device information as it is, but confirms it. Or prompt for re-entry. Furthermore, when the new input means is manual and the registered input means is automatic, the device information management device 3 determines that the registered device information is correct and the newly registered device information is incorrect. Prompt to re-enter the input device information. If the new input means is manual and the registered input means is also manual, it cannot be determined which device information is incorrect. encourage

With the configuration as described above, the device information management apparatus 3, if the newly registered device information is incorrect, or if there is a possibility that the newly registered device information is incorrect, asks the user to confirm or Since re-entry is prompted, it is possible to suppress erroneous registration of device information.

In FIG. 7, when duplication of device information is detected and the new input means is automatic, the newly registered device information is registered and the registered device information is left as it is. A screen for accepting correction of device information may be displayed.

Embodiment 2.
In the first embodiment described above, the device to be newly registered is the newly installed air conditioner 1; Replacement, relocation, etc. can be considered. Particularly when a device is relocated, even if the identification information of the device to be registered has already been registered, there is a possibility that the identification information is not an error. Therefore, in a second embodiment, a device information management apparatus 3 capable of suppressing erroneous registration of device information even when there is a possibility of relocating the device will be described.

Since the configuration of the device information management system 10 and the configuration of each device included in the device information management system 10 are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted here. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the second embodiment, the device information management device 3 uses registration reason information indicating whether the reason for registering the air conditioner 1 to be registered is relocation of the device in addition to the input means information. Determine whether or not to register the registered device information. The registration reason information specifically indicates whether the reason for registering the air conditioner 1 to be registered is relocation of equipment, installation of new equipment, or replacement of equipment. The registration reason information is added to the device information and transmitted to the device information management apparatus 3, for example, when the mobile terminal 2 adds the input means information to the device information in step S102 of FIG. Alternatively, the registration reason information may be transmitted from the mobile terminal 2 to the device information management apparatus 3 during the device information registration process. The registration reason information can be input by the user via the mobile terminal 2 . In the following description, it is assumed that the registration reason information is added to the device information before the mobile terminal 2 transmits the device information.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the device information management device 3 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The operation shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to the device information registration process shown in step S104 of FIG. Therefore, it is assumed that input means information is added to the device information in the mobile terminal 2 . Also, the operation shown in FIG. 10 shows the operation when registering the device information of the newly installed, replaced, or relocated air conditioner 1 in the device information management device 3 .

When the communication unit 31 receives the newly registered device information, the duplication detection unit 32 performs duplication determination based on the newly registered device information and the registered device information stored in the device information database 33 (step S301). Duplication determination is performed by determining whether or not the same identification information as the identification information included in the newly registered device information is included in the registered device information stored in the device information database 33 . The duplication detection unit 32 inputs the detection result to the device information management unit 34 .

The device information management unit 34 determines whether or not there is duplication based on the detection result (step S302). If there is no duplication (step S302: No), the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information (step S303).

If there is duplication (step S302: Yes), the device information management unit 34 determines whether or not the new input method, which is the input method information included in the newly registered device information, is automatic (step S304). If the new input method is automatic (step S304: Yes), the device information management unit 34 determines whether or not the registered input method is automatic (step S305). If the registered input means is automatic (step S305: Yes), it can be determined that both of the two devices with duplicate identification information have been automatically input, and the identification information is correct. If the reason for registration is relocation, the identification information may be duplicated. In this case, the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information (step S303).

If the registered input means is manual (step S305: No), the device information management unit 34 determines whether the registration reason is relocation based on the registration reason information included in the newly registered device information ( step S306). If the reason for registration is relocation (step S306: Yes), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display screen #3 prompting confirmation or re-input of the registered device information (step S307).

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing screen #3 displayed in step S307 shown in FIG. Screen #3 is a message that prompts you to confirm or re-enter the registered device information: "The identification information you entered has already been registered" and "The registered identification information may be incorrect. Please confirm." It includes an input field for identification information and an input method change button. Also, on screen #3, the identification information included in the input newly registered device information is displayed as the newly registered identification information, and the identification information of the registered device information that overlaps with the input newly registered device information is already registered. It is displayed as identification information. Newly registered identification information is displayed in a state in which change input is not allowed, and registered identification information is displayed in a state in which change input is possible in the identification information input field.

Screen #3 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input means is automatic, the registered input means is manual, and the reason for registration is relocation. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that there is a possibility that the registered device information is incorrect, and re-enters the registered device information. If the reason for registration is relocation, there is a possibility that both pieces of identification information are correct even if the pieces of identification information overlap. prompts you to confirm or re-enter the registered device information. When screen #3 is displayed, it can be determined that the newly registered device information is correct, and the registered device information may be correct or incorrect.

Returning to the description of FIG. If the reason for registration is installation or replacement (step S306: No), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display screen #4 prompting re-input of registered device information (step S308).

FIG. 12 shows screen #4 displayed in step S308 shown in FIG. Screen #4 displays a message prompting you to re-enter the registered device information: "The ID information you entered has already been registered" and "The registered ID information is incorrect. Please change it." and an input method change button. Also, on screen #4, the identification information included in the input newly registered device information is displayed as the newly registered identification information. Newly registered identification information is displayed in a state in which it is not possible to change input, and the input fields for registered identification information are blank.

Screen #4 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input means is automatic, the registered input means is manual, and the reason for registration is not relocation. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that the registered device information is in a state where it can be determined to be incorrect, and prompts the user to re-enter the registered device information. When screen #4 is displayed, it can be determined that the newly registered device information is correct and the registered device information is incorrect.

Returning to the description of FIG. After displaying the screen #3 or the screen #4 on the mobile terminal 2, the device information management unit 34 receives the user's input for the screen #3 or the screen #4 (step S309). Here, the user who operates screen #3 can re-enter the identification information of the registered device information and send it, or can send it without changing the identification information of the registered device information. . The user who operates screen #4 can perform an operation to re-input and transmit the identification information of the registered device information.

Upon receiving the input from the user, the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information in the device information database 33 (step S310). Then, it is determined whether or not the input received in step S309 is an input to change the device information (step S311).

If there is an input to change the device information (step S311: Yes), the device information management unit 34 corrects the device information registered in the device information database 33 based on the input information (step S312). If there is no input to change the device information (step S311: No), the process of step S312 is omitted.

If the new input method is manual (step S304: No), the device information management unit 34 determines whether or not the registered input method is automatic (step S313). If the registered input means is manual (step S313: No), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display a screen #5 prompting confirmation or re-input of the newly registered device information or the registered device information ( step S314).

FIG. 13 shows screen #5 displayed in step S314 shown in FIG. Screen #5 displays a message prompting you to confirm or re-enter the newly registered device information or registered device information. There is a possibility that it may be a problem, so please check it", including an input field for identification information and a button to change the input method. Also, on screen #5, the identification information included in the input newly registered device information is displayed as the newly registered identification information, and the identification information of the registered device information that overlaps with the input newly registered device information is already registered. It is displayed as identification information. Both the newly registered identification information and the registered identification information are displayed in a state in which they can be changed and input in the identification information input fields.

Screen #5 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input method is manual, and the registered input method is manual. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that it cannot be determined whether or not the newly registered device information and the registered device information are incorrect, and confirms or re-checks the newly registered device information and the registered device information. Prompt for input. When screen #5 is displayed, both the newly registered device information and the registered device information may or may not be correct.

Returning to the description of FIG. If the registered input means is automatic (step S313: Yes), the device information management unit 34 determines whether the reason for registration is relocation (step S315). If the reason for registration is relocation (step S315: Yes), the device information management unit 34 causes the portable terminal 2 to display screen #6 prompting confirmation or re-input of the newly registered device information (step S316).

FIG. 14 shows screen #6 displayed in step S316 shown in FIG. Screen #6 displays a message prompting you to confirm or re-enter the newly registered device information: "The identification information you entered has already been registered." It includes an information input column and an input method change button. Also, on screen #6, the identification information included in the input newly registered device information is displayed as the newly registered identification information, and the identification information of the registered device information that overlaps with the input newly registered device information is already registered. It is displayed as identification information. The newly registered identification information is displayed in a state in which change input is possible in the identification information input field, and the registered identification information is displayed in a state in which change input is not possible.

Screen #6 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input means is manual, the registered input means is automatic, and the reason for registration is relocation. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that the registered device information is correct, determines that it is in a state where it cannot be determined whether or not the newly registered device information is incorrect, and requests confirmation or re-input of the newly registered device information. prompt. If screen #6 is displayed, the registered device information may be correct and the newly registered device information may or may not be correct.

Returning to the description of FIG. After displaying the screen #5 or the screen #6 on the mobile terminal 2, the device information management unit 34 receives the user's input for the screen #5 or the screen #6 (step S317). Here, the user who operates screen #5 can re-enter the identification information of the registered device information and send it, or can send it without changing the identification information of the registered device information. can. In addition, the user who operates screen #5 can re-enter the identification information of the newly registered device information and transmit it, or can transmit the identification information of the newly registered device information without changing it. can. The user who operates screen #6 can re-enter the identification information of the newly registered device information and send it, or can send the newly registered device information without changing the identification information.

When receiving the input from the user, the device information management unit 34 determines whether the input received in step S317 is an input to change the device information (step S318).

If there is no input to change the device information (step S318: No), the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information in the device information database 33 and finishes the process (step S319). If there is an input to change the device information (step S318: Yes), the device information management unit 34 returns to the process of step S301 based on the device information input in step S317.

If the reason for registration is installation or replacement (step S315: No), the device information management unit 34 causes the mobile terminal 2 to display screen #7 prompting re-input of the newly registered device information (step S320).

FIG. 15 shows screen #7 displayed in step S320 shown in FIG. Screen #7 displays a message prompting you to re-enter the newly registered device information: "The identification information you entered has already been registered." "The identification information you entered is incorrect. Please change it." , and a change input method button. Further, on screen #7, the identification information of the registered device information that overlaps with the input new registration device information is displayed as the registered identification information. Registered identification information is displayed in a state in which changes cannot be entered.

Screen #7 is displayed when duplication of device information is detected, the new input means is manual, the registered input means is automatic, and the reason for registration is not relocation, that is, when the reason for registration is installation or replacement. Is displayed. In this case, the device information management unit 34 determines that the registered device information is correct and the newly registered device information is incorrect, and prompts re-input of the newly registered device information. If screen #7 is displayed, the registered device information is correct and the newly registered device information is incorrect.

Returning to the description of FIG. After displaying the screen #7 on the mobile terminal 2, the device information management unit 34 accepts the user's input to the screen #7 (step S321). Here, the user who operates screen #7 can perform an operation of re-inputting and transmitting the identification information of the newly registered device information. The device information management unit 34 returns to the process of step S301 based on the device information input in step S321.

As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the device information management apparatus 3 compares the newly registered device information, which is the device information to be newly registered, with the registered device information. Detect duplication of identification information contained in information. If the identification information overlaps, the device information management device 3 determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information and the registration reason information.

With the above configuration, the device information management apparatus 3 determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information and the registration reason information. Even when information is input, it is possible to prevent erroneous registration of device information. By using the registration reason information here, even if there is a possibility that the device will be relocated, it is determined whether or not the newly registered device information is incorrect, or whether or not it cannot be determined whether or not it is incorrect. it becomes possible to

The input means may be automatic or manual. When the means for inputting the newly registered device information is automatic, the device information management unit 34 registers the newly registered device information in the device information database 33, and the input means for the newly registered device information is In the case of manual operation, the portable terminal 2 displays a screen prompting confirmation or re-input of the identification information included in the newly registered device information. The device information management unit 34 displays, on the screen displayed on the mobile terminal 2, different messages for each state of each piece of device information determined based on the input means information and the registration reason information. The state of the device information is a state in which it can be determined that the device information is correct, a state in which it can be determined that the device information is erroneous, or a state in which it cannot be determined whether or not the device information is erroneous. By displaying a message indicating the state of the device information, which differs for each state, it is possible to assist the user in determining whether or not to re-enter the identification information.

The configuration shown in the above embodiment shows an example of the content of the present invention, and it is possible to combine it with another known technology, and one configuration can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is also possible to omit or change the part.

1 air conditioner, 2 mobile terminal, 3 device information management device, 4 cloud network, 5 outdoor unit, 6 indoor unit, 7 remote controller, 10 device information management system, 21 terminal control unit, 22 terminal operation unit, 23 terminal display Part 24 Cloud communication part 25 Device communication part 26 Camera part 27 Memory part 31 Communication part 32 Duplication detection part 33 Device information database 34 Device information management part 51 Outdoor control part 52, 62, 73 , 92 memory, 61 indoor control unit, 71 remote control control unit, 72 portable communication unit, 91 processor.

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Device information that includes identification information of the device, input means information indicating whether the input means of the identification information is automatic or manual, and registration reason information indicating whether or not the registration is due to relocation of the device. a communication unit that receives newly registered device information, which is the device information of the device to be newly registered;
a duplication detection unit that compares the newly registered device information with registered device information, which is the device information registered in a database, and detects duplication of the identification information;
a device information management unit that, when the duplication detection unit detects duplication of the identification information, determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information and the registration reason information ;
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The device information management unit determines that the device information is correct and registers the newly registered device information when the input means for the newly registered device information is automatic, and the input means for the newly registered device information is manually entered. In the case of , it is determined whether or not the device information is erroneous based on the registration reason information and the input means information of the newly registered device information and the registered device information. It determines whether or not it is impossible, outputs a screen prompting confirmation or re-input of the identification information included in the newly registered device information, and displays each device determined based on the input means information and the registration reason information on the screen. A device information management device that displays different messages for each information state . The device information management unit displays on the screen whether the identification information included in each of the registered device information and the newly registered device information can be determined to be incorrect, or whether the identification information is incorrect. 2. The apparatus information management apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a message indicating whether the status cannot be determined is displayed. a device to be managed;
Acquisition of identification information of the device, input means information indicating whether the input means of the identification information is automatic or manual, registration reason information indicating whether the registration is due to relocation of the device, and the identification a mobile terminal that generates device information including information ;
a device information management device that manages the device information;
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The equipment information management device
a communication unit that receives newly registered device information, which is the device information of a device to be newly registered, from the mobile terminal;
a duplication detection unit that compares the newly registered device information with registered device information, which is the device information registered in a database, and detects duplication of the identification information;
a device information management unit that, when the duplication detection unit detects duplication of the identification information, determines whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information and the registration reason information ;
When the input means for the newly registered device information is automatic, the device information management unit determines that the device information is correct, registers the newly registered device information, and registers the newly registered device information. When the input means is manual, whether or not the device information can be determined to be incorrect based on the registration reason information and the input means information of the newly registered device information and the registered device information determines whether or not it cannot be determined, outputs a screen prompting confirmation or re-input of the identification information included in the newly registered device information, and displays on the screen based on the input means information and the registration reason information A device information management system that displays a different message for each determined device information state . Device information that includes identification information of the device, input means information indicating whether the input means of the identification information is automatic or manual, and registration reason information indicating whether or not the registration is due to relocation of the device. a step of receiving newly registered device information, which is the device information of the device to be newly registered;
a step of comparing the newly registered device information with registered device information, which is the device information already registered in a database, and detecting duplication of the identification information;
determining whether or not to register the newly registered device information based on the input means information and the registration reason information when duplication of the identification information is detected;
In the step of determining whether or not to register the newly registered device information, if the input means for the newly registered device information is automatic, determining that the device information is correct and registering the newly registered device information; When the input means of the newly registered device information is manual, a state in which it can be determined that the device information is incorrect based on the registration reason information and the input means information of the newly registered device information and the registered device information. or whether it is in a state where it cannot be determined whether or not it is incorrect, outputs a screen prompting confirmation or re-input of the identification information included in the newly registered device information, and displays the input means information and the A device information management method for displaying a different message for each device state determined based on registration reason information .

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