JP7308417B2 - Management system, management method and program - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates generally to a management system, management method and program, and more particularly to a management system, management method and program for managing a plurality of spatially partitioned zones.

Conventionally, there has been known a lighting system that can contribute to better workability or livability by adjusting the output of lighting fixtures in an unmanned area depending on whether there is one or more staff in the manned area (see Patent Document 1).

In the lighting system of Patent Document 1, the output of the lighting means in each area is designed to decrease in order from the manned area to the first unmanned area around it and the second unmanned area outside it, It is designed so that the output of the lighting means in the first unmanned area is greater when there is a plurality of people than when there is a single person in the corresponding manned area.

In this management system, it is desired to set and manage a plurality of zones in accordance with the usage status of the space. In Patent Document 1, according to the number of personnel in the manned area that is a part of the space, each area in order from the manned area to the first unmanned area around it and the second unmanned area outside it. can change the output of the lighting means. However, in Patent Literature 1, multiple zones are not set according to the usage status of the space.

JP 2010-147014 A

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a management system, a management method, and a program capable of setting and managing a plurality of zones according to the usage status of the space.

A management system according to one aspect of the present disclosure manages each of a plurality of zones partitioned in space. The management system includes an attribute information acquisition section, a layout information acquisition section, a presence/absence management section, and a zone setting section. The attribute information acquisition unit acquires attribute information related to users of the space. The layout information acquisition unit acquires layout information of the space including installation locations of static equipment and dynamic equipment installed in the space. The presence/absence manager manages the presence/absence of people in the space. The zone setting unit sets the plurality of zones for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and management results of the presence/absence of people in the space by the presence/absence management unit.

A management method according to an aspect of the present disclosure is used in a management system that manages each of a plurality of zones partitioned in space. The management method includes an attribute information acquisition step, a layout information acquisition step, a presence/absence management step, and a zone setting step. The attribute information acquisition step acquires attribute information related to the user of the space. The layout information obtaining step obtains layout information of the space including installation locations of static equipment and dynamic equipment installed in the space. The presence/absence management step manages the presence/absence of a person in the space. The zone setting step sets the plurality of zones for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and management results of the presence/absence of people in the space by the presence/absence management step.

A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute the management method.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a zone management device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a device control system provided with the zone management device of the same. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of an image displayed on the display unit based on the zone information output by the zone management device. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the same zone management device when predicting the presence or absence of a person. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the zone management device when resetting the zone. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the zone management device when updating attribute information. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a specific example in which zones are changed by the zone management device.

The embodiments and modifications described below are merely examples of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and modifications. Other than the following embodiments and modifications, various modifications can be made according to the design and the like within the scope of the technical idea of the present disclosure.

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A management system 1 according to this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG.

(1) Overview As shown in FIG. 2, the device control system 2 according to the present embodiment includes a zone management device 10 as a management system 1, a position information system 3, a relay device 20, and a plurality of lighting devices 50. , a plurality of air conditioners 60, and a notification device 70. The zone management device 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the information terminal 80 of the user who uses the relay device 20 and the floor F1 via the network NT1 such as the Internet. Here, the information terminal 80 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or the like.

The location information system 3 includes a plurality of receivers 30 and a plurality of tags 40, as shown in FIG. Each of the multiple receivers 30 is configured to be able to communicate with the relay device 20 . This enables each of the plurality of receivers 30 to communicate with the zone management device 10 .

A plurality of receivers 30 are provided on the floor F1 provided in the facility. Floor F1 includes multiple zones (here, three zones R1, R2, R3). In other words, the floor F1 is divided into multiple zones. Furthermore, each zone has at least one control area (here two or three areas). In this embodiment, zone R1 has three control regions R11, R12, R13, zone R2 has two control regions R21, R22, and zone R3 has two control regions R31, R32. Each control region has one or more sensing regions. For example, the control region R11 has two detection regions D11 and D12. The control region R21 has two detection regions D21 and D22. The control region R31 has two detection regions D31 and D32. A receiver 30 is provided for each sensing area. That is, the detection area becomes the detection range of the receiver 30 . Here, the facilities are office buildings or offices. Further, zone R1 is a zone for use by a user who wants to improve concentration in work or the like. Zone R2 is a zone for users who want to relax. Zone R3 is a zone for use by users who want to communicate with other users. Hereinafter, zone R1 may be referred to as a concentration zone, zone R2 as a relaxation zone, and zone R3 as a communication zone.

One or more lighting devices 50 and one or more air conditioners 60 are provided in each of the zones R1 to R3. Specifically, for each of the zones R1 to R3, one or more lighting devices 50 (one lighting device 50 in the illustrated example) and one or more air conditioning devices 60 (one In the example shown, one air conditioner 60) is provided.

Each of the multiple tags 40 can communicate with the receiver 30 . The tag 40 is carried by the user. When the user enters the detection area, it communicates with the receiver 30 provided in the detection area. When the receiver 30 receives the information (for example, the identifier of the tag 40) from the tag 40, the receiver 30 transmits the detection position information, which is information including the identifier of the tag 40 (tag identifier) and indicates that the user has been detected, to the relay device 20. and to the zone management device 10 via the network NT1. Each receiver 30 periodically communicates with the tag 40 existing in the corresponding detection area, and transmits the detected position information to the zone management device 10 each time communication is performed.

Zone management device 10 manages each of a plurality of zones (here, zones R1 to R3) partitioned on floor F1 (space). The zone management device 10 acquires the layout information of the floor F1, including the attribute information related to the users of the floor F1 and the installation locations of the static and dynamic facilities installed on the floor F1. Here, static facilities are fixtures such as desks and chairs. Dynamic installations are, for example, the lighting equipment 50 and the air conditioning equipment 60 .

Furthermore, the zone management device 10 manages the presence/absence of people on the floor F1. The zone management device 10 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) on the floor F1 based on attribute information, layout information, and management results of presence/absence of people on the floor F1. FIG. 2 shows an example of setting zones R1 to R3.

The zone management device 10 notifies the user of zone information regarding a plurality of zones. Specifically, the zone management device 10 superimposes a plurality of zones on the image of the layout of the floor F1 representing the installation locations of the static equipment and the dynamic equipment on the floor F1, and displays the images on the notification device 70 and the information terminal 80. Let

Further, the zone management device 10 controls each of the plurality of lighting devices 50 according to the zone to which the lighting device 50 belongs. The zone management device 10 controls each of the plurality of air conditioners 60 according to the zone to which the air conditioner 60 belongs.

The notification device 70 is configured to communicate with the relay device 20 . This enables the notification device 70 to communicate with the zone management device 10 . The notification device 70 is installed at the entrance of the floor F1. The notification device 70 superimposes the plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) set by the zone management device 10 on the image of the layout representing the installation locations of the static equipment and the dynamic equipment on the floor F1, and displays them on the display unit 71. indicate.

The information terminal 80 is configured to be communicable with the zone management device 10 . The information terminal 80 superimposes the plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) set by the zone management device 10 on the image of the layout representing the installation locations of the static equipment and the dynamic equipment on the floor F1 on the display unit 81. indicate.

(2) Configuration (2-1) Zone Management Device Here, the configuration of the zone management device 10 will be described.

The zone management device 10 includes a communication section 11, a storage section 12 and a control section 13, as shown in FIG. Zone management device 10 manages each of a plurality of zones partitioned on floor F1 (space).

The zone management device 10 has, for example, a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system functions as the control unit 13 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. may be

The communication unit 11 has a communication interface for communicating with the relay device 20 and the information terminal 80 .

The storage unit 12 is composed of a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

The storage unit 12 stores, for each user, attribute information about the user. Attribute information includes at least one of static information and dynamic information. Static information is information that does not change due to external factors such as the environment (for example, floor temperature, brightness, quality and quantity of work, etc.). Dynamic information is information that changes due to external factors such as the environment. Static information includes, for example, the gender and age of the corresponding user. The dynamic information includes, for example, information about the environment of the corresponding user (for example, sensitivity to heat, sensitivity to cold, desired brightness, etc.) and information about work (for example, focusing on concentrated work, etc.). The attribute information further includes the tag identifier of the tag 40 of the user.

The storage unit 12 stores layout information of the floor F1 including installation locations of static equipment (desks and chairs) and dynamic equipment (lighting equipment 50 and air conditioning equipment 60) installed on the floor F1.

The storage unit 12 stores, for each user, schedule information related to the user's schedule. The schedule information includes the behavior of the corresponding user during a predetermined period, such as a meeting schedule, work content, business hours, out-of-office hours, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 13 includes an attribute information acquisition unit 101, a layout information acquisition unit 102, a schedule information acquisition unit 103, a presence/absence management unit 104, a zone setting unit 105, a related information acquisition unit 106, and an update unit 107. , a target environment setting unit 108 , a zone environment control unit 109 and a notification unit 110 .

The attribute information acquisition unit 101 acquires a plurality of pieces of attribute information respectively corresponding to a plurality of users who use the floor F1. Specifically, the attribute information acquisition unit 101 acquires attribute information corresponding to each user from the storage unit 12 .

The layout information acquisition unit 102 acquires layout information from the storage unit 12 .

The schedule information acquisition unit 103 acquires a plurality of pieces of schedule information respectively corresponding to a plurality of users who use floor F1. Specifically, the schedule information acquisition unit 103 acquires schedule information corresponding to each user from the storage unit 12 .

The presence/absence management unit 104 manages the presence/absence of people on the floor F1. Specifically, the presence/absence management unit 104 manages the prediction of the presence/absence of people on the floor F1 and the comings and goings of people in each of a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3).

The presence/absence management unit 104 predicts the presence/absence of each of a plurality of users at a predetermined time based on a plurality of pieces of schedule information corresponding to each of the plurality of users acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit 103, and outputs the prediction result. Management result. For example, the presence/absence management unit 104 predicts the presence/absence of each of a plurality of users for each time zone. Specifically, when the schedule information includes an outing time period, the presence/absence management unit 104 predicts that the user corresponding to the outing time period is absent. When the schedule information includes a meeting schedule, the presence/absence management unit 104 predicts that the corresponding user will be in the room during the scheduled time of the meeting.

The presence/absence management unit 104 manages the entry and exit of people in each zone based on the detected position information received from each receiver 30 . Specifically, the presence/absence manager 104 manages the number of people present in each zone based on the tag identifier included in the detected position information received from each receiver 30 .

The zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for the floor F1 based on layout information, attribute information for each user, and management results of the presence/absence management unit 104. FIG.

When the presence/absence management unit 104 predicts the presence/absence of each of a plurality of users, the zone setting unit 105 performs , a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) are set for the floor F1 at the start time (for example, 9:00 am). At this time, the zone setting unit 105 sets the zone R1, which is the concentration zone, according to the number of users corresponding to the attribute information including mainly performing concentrated work among the plurality of users. In other words, the zone setting unit 105 sets the zone R1, which is the concentration zone, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including mainly performing concentrated work among the plurality of users. For example, the zone setting unit 105 determines that when the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including mainly concentrated work to the plurality of users is 0.6, the total capacity of the floor F1 is An area that can be used by 60% of the people is set as zone R1.

Alternatively, the zone setting unit 105 sets an area that can be used by 60+α% of the total number of people accommodated on the floor F1 as the zone R1. Here, α is a predetermined value. In this case, all the users corresponding to the attribute information including mainly concentrated work can use the zone R1 (concentration zone) without fail.

The zone setting unit 105 sets zone R3, which is a communication zone, according to the conference with the largest number of participants in the conference held on the day. Zone setting unit 105 sets the remaining area of floor F1 excluding zones R1 and R3 as zone R2, which is a relaxation zone.

Furthermore, after setting a plurality of zones, the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of new zones again. For example, the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones based on the prediction of the presence/absence management unit 104, and then sets a plurality of new zones again. The zone setting unit 105 again sets a plurality of new zones during a lunch break or the like. Since the presence/absence management unit 104 periodically manages the number of people present in each zone based on the detected position information transmitted from each receiver 30, the zone setting unit 105 at least Reconfigure new zones based on For example, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R1 as a new concentration zone according to the number of users existing in zone R1 obtained from the most recent management result. In addition, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R3 as a new communication zone according to the conference with the largest number of participants among the conferences to be held after resetting. The zone setting unit 105 resets the rest of the floor F1 except for the reset zones R1 and R3 as zone R2, which is a new relaxation zone.

Note that the zone setting unit 105 sets a new concentration zone according to the number of users existing in zone R1 obtained in the most recent management result, to the number of users existing in zone R2 obtained in the most recent management result. A new relaxation zone may be set again accordingly. In this case, the zone setting unit 105 resets the remaining areas of the floor F1 excluding the reset zones R1 and R2 as new communication.

Also, the zone setting unit 105 may repeat resetting of a plurality of zones as appropriate.

The related information acquisition unit 106 acquires user related information related to the user based on the environment of the zone used by the user among the plurality of zones. For example, the related information acquisition unit 106 acquires user related information including information about the temperature (for example, hot, cold, etc.) in the zone used by the user from among the plurality of zones, from the user's information terminal 80. do. In addition, the related information acquisition unit 106 uses the user related information including information about the brightness of the lighting device 50 (for example, too bright, too dark, etc.) in the zone used by the user among the plurality of zones. obtained from the information terminal 80 of the person.

The updating unit 107 updates the attribute information of the corresponding user based on the user related information acquired by the related information acquiring unit 106 .

For example, when the related information acquiring unit 106 receives user related information including information about temperature, the updating unit 107 updates the attribute information of the corresponding user so that information corresponding to the information about temperature is included in the attribute information of the corresponding user. to update. For example, when the related information acquisition unit 106 receives user-related information that includes "cold" as information related to temperature, the update unit 107 adds "sensitive to cold" to the information related to the environment contained in the corresponding attribute information of the user. Update the attribute information of the user as follows.

Further, when the related information acquiring unit 106 receives the user related information including the information related to brightness, the update unit 107 updates the attribute information of the user so that the information corresponding to the information related to brightness is included in the attribute information of the corresponding user. Update attribute information. For example, when the related information acquiring unit 106 receives user related information including “too bright” as information related to brightness, the update unit 107 determines that the brightness desired in the information related to the environment included in the corresponding attribute information of the user is Update the user's attribute information to include "dark".

The target environment setting unit 108, for each of the plurality of zones set by the zone setting unit 105, based on the layout information, the attribute information for each user, and the management result of the presence/absence management unit 104, Sets the target environment used to control dynamic equipment.

Based on the layout information, the target environment setting unit 108 specifies, for each zone, one or more lighting devices 50 and one or more air conditioning devices 60 included in the zone.

The target environment setting unit 108 obtains the number of people present in each zone based on the management result of the presence/absence management unit 104, that is, the management result based on the prediction result or the detected position information. The target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting equipment 50 and the set temperature of the air conditioning equipment 60 for each zone based on the number of people present in the zone and the attribute information of the users present in the zone. Each is obtained as a target environment.

For example, the set illuminance of lighting device 50 in zone R1, which is the concentration zone, is preferably 700 to 1000 lux. The set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in zone R2, which is a relaxation zone, is preferably 200 to 400 lux. Furthermore, the set illuminance of lighting device 50 in zone R3, which is a communication zone, is preferably 400 to 700 lux.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set illuminance of 800 lux as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R1, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including the information that the desired brightness is "bright" , the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R1. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R1 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 800 lux, such as 900 lux. When the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R1 to a value lower than the set illuminance of 800 lux, for example, 700 lux. When the ratio is between 0.4 and 0.6, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in zone R1 to 800 lux.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set illuminance of 300 lux as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R2, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including the information that the desired brightness is "bright" , the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R2. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R2 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 300 lux, such as 400 lux. When the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R2 to a value lower than the set illuminance of 300 lux, such as 200 lux. When the ratio is 0.4 to 0.6, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in zone R1 to 300 lux.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set illuminance of 500 lux as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R3, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including the information that the desired brightness is "bright" , the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R3. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R3 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 500 lux, for example, 600 lux. When the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in the zone R3 to a value lower than the set illuminance of 500 lux, such as 400 lux. When the ratio is 0.4 to 0.6, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 in zone R3 to 500 lux.

Further, for example, the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in zone R1, which is the concentration zone, is preferably 22 degrees. The set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in zone R2, which is a relaxation zone, is preferably 25 degrees. Furthermore, the illuminance of lighting device 50 in zone R3, which is a communication zone, is preferably 24 degrees.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set temperature of 22 degrees as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R1, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including “sensitive to cold” as information related to the environment, the zone The set temperature of the air conditioner 60 at R1 is obtained. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R1 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 22 degrees, for example, 22.5 degrees. If the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R1 to a value lower than the set temperature of 22 degrees, for example, 21.5 degrees. When the ratio is between 0.4 and 0.6, target environment setting unit 108 sets the temperature setting of air conditioner 60 in zone R1 to 22 degrees.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set temperature of 25 degrees as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R2, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including "sensitive to cold" as information related to the environment, the zone The set temperature of the air conditioner 60 at R2 is obtained. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R2 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 25 degrees, for example, 25.5 degrees. If the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R2 to a value lower than the set temperature of 25 degrees, for example, 24.5 degrees. When the ratio is between 0.4 and 0.6, target environment setting unit 108 sets the temperature setting of air conditioner 60 in zone R2 to 25 degrees.

The target environment setting unit 108 uses the set temperature of 24 degrees as a reference value, and among the users existing in the zone R3, according to the ratio of the users corresponding to the attribute information including "sensitive to cold" as the information regarding the environment, the zone The set temperature of the air conditioner 60 at R3 is obtained. For example, when the ratio is 0.6 or more, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R3 to a value higher than the set illuminance of 24 degrees, for example, 24.5 degrees. If the ratio is 0.4 or less, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 in the zone R3 to a value lower than the set temperature of 24 degrees, for example, 23.5 degrees. When the ratio is between 0.4 and 0.6, target environment setting unit 108 sets the temperature setting of air conditioner 60 in zone R3 to 24 degrees.

Note that when the zone setting unit 105 resets a plurality of zones, the target environment setting unit 108 stores the attribute information corresponding to the tag identifier included in the detected position information received from each receiver 30 in the storage unit. 12. The target environment setting unit 108 sets the target environment of the dynamic equipment of each zone (zones R1 to R3) based on the acquired attribute information.

In addition, the target environment setting unit 108 is configured to use the information regarding the environment included in the attribute information when setting the target environment of the dynamic equipment of each zone (zones R1 to R3), but it is not limited to this configuration. . The target environment setting unit 108 may use the gender and age of the corresponding user included in the attribute information to set the target environment of the dynamic facility for each zone (zones R1 to R3). For example, if the number of males is greater than the number of females in a zone in which the air conditioning equipment 60 to be set is installed, the target environment setting unit 108 sets a value larger than the reference value for dynamic equipment in the zone. is set as the target environment (set temperature). If the number of males is less than the number of females in a zone in which the air conditioning equipment 60 to be set is installed, the target environment setting unit 108 sets a target value smaller than the reference value for the dynamic equipment in the zone. Set as environment. If the number of men and the number of women are the same in a zone in which the air conditioning equipment 60 to be set is installed, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the reference value as the target environment for the dynamic equipment in the zone. set. In addition, if the number of users aged 40 or over is greater than the number of users aged 30 or less in a zone in which the lighting device 50 to be set is provided, the target environment setting unit 108 A value larger than the reference value is set as the target environment (set illuminance) for the lighting equipment 50 . If the number of users in their 40s or older is smaller than the number of users in their 30s or younger in a zone in which the lighting device 50 to be set is provided, the target environment setting unit 108 sets the lighting device in the zone. A value smaller than the reference value for 50 is set as the target environment. If the number of users in their 40s or older is the same as the number of users in their 30s or younger in a zone in which the lighting device 50 to be set is provided, the target environment setting unit 108 A reference value is set as a target environment for the lighting equipment 50 .

The zone environment control unit 109 controls the dynamic equipment installed in each of the zones based on the target environment of the dynamic equipment installed in the zone. Specifically, the zone environment control unit 109 controls the lighting device 50 provided in each of the zones based on the set illuminance of the lighting device 50 provided in the zone. The zone environment control unit 109 controls the air conditioning equipment 60 provided in each of the zones based on the set temperature of the air conditioning equipment 60 provided in the zone. For example, the zone environment control unit 109 transmits lighting control information based on the set illuminance set according to the zone to which the lighting device 50 belongs to each lighting device 50 via the relay device 20 . The zone environment control unit 109 transmits to each air conditioner 60 via the relay device 20 air conditioning control information based on the set temperature set according to the zone to which the air conditioner 60 belongs.

When the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for the floor F1 at the start time, the zone environment control unit 109 sets each lighting device 50 for lighting at the start time. Send control information. When the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for the floor F1 at the start time, the zone environment control unit 109 causes each air conditioner 60 to be set for air conditioning at the start time. Send control information.

When the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for the floor F1 at the start time, the zone environment control unit 109 sets each zone at a predetermined time before the start time. The lighting control information may be transmitted to the lighting device 50 . Similarly, when the zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for the floor F1 at the start time, the zone environment control unit 109 sets the Air conditioning control information may be transmitted to each air conditioning device 60 .

The notification unit 110 notifies the user of zone information regarding the plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) set by the zone setting unit 105 . Specifically, the notification unit 110 includes a plurality of zones and the set illuminance and set temperature for each zone in the image of the layout of the floor F1 representing the installation locations of the static equipment and the dynamic equipment on the floor F1. Information to be superimposed on the setting information and displayed on the display unit 71 of the notification device 70 and the display unit 81 of the information terminal 80 is transmitted as zone information.

(2-2) Relay Device The relay device 20 has, for example, a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system implements the function of the relay device 20 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. may be

The relay device 20 is configured to be able to communicate with the zone management device 10 via the network NT1. The relay device 20 is further configured to be able to communicate with the multiple receivers 30 , the multiple lighting devices 50 and the multiple air conditioning devices 60 .

The relay device 20 transmits the detected position information received from each of the plurality of receivers 30 to the zone management device.

Upon receiving lighting control information corresponding to each of the plurality of lighting devices 50 from the zone management device 10 , the relay device 20 transmits the received lighting control information to the corresponding lighting devices 50 . When the relay device 20 receives air conditioning control information corresponding to each of the plurality of air conditioning equipment 60 from the zone management device 10 , the relay device 20 transmits the received air conditioning control information to the corresponding air conditioning equipment 60 .

In this embodiment, the relay device 20 is configured to be installed on the floor F1, but is not limited to this configuration. The relay device 20 may be installed within the facility.

(2-3) Information Terminal The information terminal 80 has, for example, a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system implements the functions of the information terminal 80 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. may be

The information terminal 80 is configured to be able to communicate with the zone management device 10 via the network NT1.

The information terminal 80 has a display section 81 . Based on the zone information received from the zone management device 10, the information terminal 80 superimposes a plurality of zones and setting information including the set illuminance and set temperature for each zone on the image of the layout of the floor F1. The image G1 is displayed on the display section 81. FIG.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the superimposed image G1. The superimposed image G1 corresponds to a layout image G10 showing layouts of a plurality of desks, a plurality of chairs, a plurality of lighting devices 50, and a plurality of air conditioners 60, and zones R1 to R3 set by the zone setting unit 105. and zone images G11, G12, G13. Furthermore, the superimposed image G1 is set to display setting information including the set illuminance and set temperature set for one or more lighting devices 50 and one or more air conditioning devices 60 included in each of the zones R1 to R3. Contains images G21 to G23. Each of the setting information included in the setting images G21 to G23 is displayed so that the correspondence between the zones R1 to R3 can be identified. For example, in FIG. 3, the setting images G21 to G23 are displayed in a balloon shape that can be identified as being ejected from the corresponding zone image.

(2-4) Notification Device The notification device 70 has, for example, a computer system having a processor and memory. The computer system implements the function of the notification device 70 by the processor executing the program stored in the memory. The program executed by the processor is recorded in advance in the memory of the computer system here, but may be recorded in a non-temporary recording medium such as a memory card and provided, or may be provided through an electric communication line such as the Internet. may be

The notification device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the zone management device 10 via the network NT1.

The notification device 70 has a display section 71 . Based on the zone information received from the zone management device 10, the notification device 70 superimposes a plurality of zones on the image of the layout of the floor F1 and the setting information including the set illuminance and set temperature set for each zone. The image is displayed on the display unit 71 of the own device.

The superimposed image displayed by the notification device 70 is the same as the superimposed image G1 displayed by the information terminal 80, for example.

(3) Operation (3-1) Operation when Predicting Here, the operation of the zone management device 10 when the zone management device 10 predicts the presence or absence of a user will be described with reference to FIG.

The attribute information acquisition unit 101 acquires attribute information corresponding to each user from the storage unit 12 (step S1).

The layout information acquisition unit 102 acquires layout information from the storage unit 12 (step S2).

The schedule information acquisition unit 103 acquires schedule information corresponding to each user from the storage unit 12 (step S3).

The presence/absence management unit 104 performs prediction processing (step S4). Specifically, the presence/absence management unit 104 predicts the presence/absence of each of the plurality of users at a predetermined time based on the plurality of schedule information corresponding to each of the plurality of users acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit 103. Then, the prediction result is used as the management result.

Zone setting unit 105 sets a plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) for floor F1 based on layout information, attribute information for each user, and management results (prediction results) of presence/absence management unit 104. (Step S5). For example, the zone setting unit 105, based on the layout information, the attribute information for each user, and the management results of the presence/absence management unit 104, sets a plurality of zones for the floor F1 at the starting time (for example, 9:00 am). Set zones (zones R1 to R3).

The notification unit 110 notifies the user of zone information about the plurality of zones (zones R1 to R3) set by the zone setting unit 105 (step S6). Specifically, the notification unit 110 superimposes a plurality of zones and setting information corresponding to each zone on the image of the layout of the floor F1, and displays the zone information on the notification device 70 and the information terminal 80. Send.

The target environment setting unit 108, for each of the plurality of zones, based on the layout information, the attribute information for each user, and the management result (prediction result) of the presence/absence management unit 104, determines the dynamic facilities provided in the zone. (step S7). Specifically, the target environment setting unit 108 sets, for each zone, the set illuminance of the lighting equipment 50 and the air conditioning equipment 60 in the zone based on the number of people in the zone and the attribute information of the users in the zone. set temperature as the target environment.

The zone environment control unit 109 starts controlling each lighting device 50 and each air conditioning device 60 at the start time (step S8). For example, the zone environment control unit 109 sets lighting control information based on the set illuminance set for each lighting device 50 to the air conditioning device 60 at the time when work starts. Air-conditioning control information based on the set temperature is transmitted.

(3-2) Operation when Zone is Reset Here, the operation of the zone management device 10 when the zone management device 10 predicts the presence or absence of a user will be described with reference to FIG.

The presence/absence management unit 104 performs management processing (step S11). Specifically, the presence/absence management unit 104 manages the entry and exit of people in each zone based on the detected position information received from each receiver 30 . For example, the presence/absence manager 104 manages the number of people present in each zone based on the tag identifier included in the detected position information received from each receiver 30 .

The attribute information acquisition unit 101 acquires attribute information corresponding to each user from the storage unit 12 when resetting the zone (step S12).

The layout information acquisition unit 102 acquires the layout information from the storage unit 12 when resetting the zones (step S13).

Further, when resetting the zones, the zone setting unit 105 resets a plurality of new zones based on at least the most recent management results (step S14). For example, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R1 as a new concentration zone according to the number of users existing in zone R1 obtained from the most recent management result. Further, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R3 as a new communication zone according to the conference with the largest number of participants among the conferences to be held after resetting. Zone setting unit 105 sets zone R2 again as a new relaxation zone, which is the remaining area of floor F1 excluding the reset zones R1 and R3.

The notification unit 110 notifies the user of the zone information regarding the plurality of new zones reset by the zone setting unit 105 (step S15). Specifically, the notification unit 110 causes the notification device 70 and the information terminal 80 to display a plurality of new zones and setting information corresponding to each new zone superimposed on the image of the layout of the floor F1. send zone information.

The target environment setting unit 108 controls the dynamic equipment provided in each of the new zones based on the layout information, the attribute information for each user, and the management result of the presence/absence management unit 104. A target environment to be used for is set (step S16). Specifically, for each new zone, the target environment setting unit 108 determines the number of lighting devices 50 in the new zone based on the number of people present in the new zone and the attribute information of the users present in the new zone. The set illuminance and the set temperature of the air conditioner 60 are set as target environments.

The zone environment control unit 109 starts controlling each lighting device 50 and each air conditioning device 60 (step S17). For example, the zone environment control unit 109 outputs lighting control information based on the set illuminance set to the lighting equipment 50 for each lighting equipment 50 , and air conditioning control information based on the set temperature set for the air conditioning equipment 60 to the air conditioning equipment 60 . control information for each.

(3-3) Update Processing Here, the operation of updating the attribute information by the zone management device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

The related information acquisition unit 106 acquires user related information including at least one of information related to the temperature in the zone used by the user among the plurality of zones and information related to the brightness of the lighting device 50, and obtains the user related information from the user information. It is acquired from the terminal 80 (step S21).

The updating unit 107 updates the attribute information of the corresponding user based on the user related information acquired by the related information acquiring unit 106 (step S22).

(4) Concrete Example Here, changing (resetting) of the zone will be described using a concrete example.

Here, it is assumed that three zones R1 to R3 are set on the floor F1 as shown in FIG.

In this case, the zone setting unit 105 again sets a plurality of new zones based on at least the most recent management results. For example, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R1 as a new concentration zone according to the number of users existing in zone R1 obtained from the most recent management result. Further, the zone setting unit 105 again sets zone R3 as a new communication zone according to the conference with the largest number of participants among the conferences to be held after resetting.

For example, based on the number of users existing in zone R1 obtained from the most recent management result, the zone setting unit 105 sets the same area as zone R1 shown in FIG. 2 as the concentration zone. In other words, the zone setting unit 105 does not change the zone R1. Assume that there is a change in the number of participants between the conference with the largest number of participants among the conferences held after resetting and the conference used when zone R3 shown in FIG. 2 is set, that is, the number of participants decreases. In this case, zone setting section 105 again sets a new communication zone (zone R3a) that is smaller than the area of zone R3 shown in FIG. 2 (see FIG. 7). The zone setting unit 105 sets the rest of the floor F1 except for the reset zones R1 and R3a as a new relax zone (zone R2a) (see FIG. 7).

(5) Advantages As described above, the zone management device 10 of the present embodiment manages the presence/absence of people on the floor F1 (space), Based on this, a plurality of zones are set for the floor F1.

For example, the zone management device 10 predicts the presence/absence of each of a plurality of users at a predetermined time based on a plurality of pieces of schedule information corresponding to each of the plurality of users before the start of work. The zone management device 10 uses prediction results (management results), layout information, and attribute information for each user to determine concentration zones (zone R1 ). Also, a communication zone (zone R3) is set according to the situation of the conference on the day. The zone management device 10 can predict the usage status of the floor F1 on the day by predicting the number of users staying on the floor F1 on the day. Therefore, the zone management device 10 can set and manage a plurality of zones according to the predicted utilization status of the floor F1.

In addition, the zone management device 10 manages the entry and exit of users in each zone after the multiple zones are set, and sets new multiple zones again based on the management results. As a result, after setting a plurality of zones, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of appropriate new zones according to changes in the usage status of each zone due to subsequent movement of users, that is, the usage status of floor F1. can.

Also, the zone management device 10 updates the attribute information of the corresponding user based on the user-related information. As a result, the attributes of the user can be made appropriate. As a result, the zone management device 10 can appropriately control the dynamic facilities in the zone used by the user.

(6) Modification (6-1) Modification 1
In the above embodiment, the zone management device 10 is configured to divide the floor F1 into a concentration zone, a relaxation zone, and a communication zone, but the configuration is not limited to this.

Unused zones that cannot be used by any user may be included in a plurality of zones that divide the floor F1. In other words, at least one zone of the plurality of zones may be an unused zone that is disabled.

For example, the schedule information includes vacation information for the corresponding user. The zone setting unit 105 sets an unused zone based on the vacation information of each user, the total number of users who use the floor F1 on the day, and the number of people accommodated on the floor F1. Specifically, if the total number of users using floor F1 on the day is 80 and the number of people accommodated on floor F1 is 150, the zone setting unit 105, for example, reserves an area for 100 people. Set as use zone.

(6-2) Modification 2
In the above embodiment, the device control system 2 is configured to use the position information system 3 to manage the presence/absence of users on the floor F1, but the configuration is not limited to this.

In order to manage the presence or absence of users on the floor F1, the device control system 2 may use user face authentication, or use the management results of an entrance/exit management system that manages the entrance/exit of users. good too. Alternatively, the device control system 2 may use at least two of the position information system 3, face recognition and entrance/exit management system.

(6-3) Modification 3
In the above-described embodiment, the zone management device 10 is configured to manage entry and exit of users through communication between the receiver 30 and the tag 40 in the location information system 3, but the configuration is not limited to this.

The zone management device 10 may manage the entry and exit of the user through communication between the receiver 30 and the information terminal 80 of the user.

(6-4) Modification 4
In the above embodiment, the schedule information acquisition unit 103 may acquire the user's schedule information from the user's information terminal 80 . Alternatively, the schedule information acquisition unit 103 may acquire each user's schedule information from a schedule management system that manages each user's schedule. Alternatively, the schedule information acquisition unit 103 may acquire information on users who use each facility from a facility reservation system that manages facility reservations.

(6-5) Modification 5
In the above embodiment, the lighting equipment 50 and the air conditioning equipment 60 have been described as examples of dynamic equipment, but the dynamic equipment is not limited to the lighting equipment 50 and the air conditioning equipment 60 .

The dynamic facility may be at least one of a lighting device, an air conditioner, an aroma diffuser, and a speaker.

When the dynamic facility is an aroma diffuser, the zone management device 10 controls the strength of the scented airflow generated by the aroma diffuser according to the type of zone, or controls to change the scent generated by the aroma diffuser. . Also, when the dynamic equipment is a speaker, the zone management device 10 controls the volume output from the speaker according to the zone type, or controls to change the sound (for example, music) output from the speaker.

(6-6) Modification 6
In the above embodiment, the related information acquisition unit 106 of the zone management device 10 is configured to acquire the user related information from the information terminal 80, but the configuration is not limited to this.

The related information acquisition unit 106 may acquire user related information from an AI speaker (smart speaker), camera, heartbeat, and electroencephalogram.

For example, when using AI speakers, the AI speakers are installed for each zone (for example, for each control area). Each AI speaker receives user-related information through the voice of the user in the corresponding zone. Each AI speaker transmits the acquired user-related information to the zone management device 10 .

Also, when cameras are used, the cameras are installed for each zone (for example, for each control area). Each camera photographs the face of the user in the corresponding zone and transmits the photographed image to the zone management device 10. - 特許庁The related information acquisition unit 106 acquires user related information related to the user based on the environment of the zone where the camera is installed, that is, the zone used by the user, based on the user's complexion, presence or absence of sweat, etc. included in the image. Get information. For example, if the user is sweating, it is determined that the user feels hot in the corresponding zone, and user-related information including information indicating the heat is acquired.

When heartbeats or electroencephalograms are used, the related information acquisition unit 106 acquires heartbeats or electroencephalograms measured by a wearable terminal, smartwatch, or the like worn by the user. Based on the acquired heartbeat or electroencephalogram, the related information acquiring unit 106 determines whether or not the zone being used is a comfortable environment for the user, and acquires the result as user related information.

(6-7) Modification 7
In the above embodiment, the zone management device 10 is configured to notify the notification device 70 and the information terminal 80 of the zone information, but the configuration is not limited to this. The zone management device 10 may be configured to notify at least one of the notification device 70 and the information terminal 80 of the zone information.

(6-8) Modification 8
In the above embodiment, the zone management device 10 may be installed inside the facility. For example, the zone management device 10 may be connected to the relay device 20, each receiver 30, each lighting device 50, and each air conditioning device 60 by a dedicated line.

Further, the zone management device 10 may be integrated with the relay device 20 when provided within the facility. Alternatively, the zone management device 10 may be integrated with the notification device 70 when provided within the facility. Alternatively, the zone management device 10 may be integrated with the relay device 20 and the notification device 70 when provided within the facility.

(6-9) Modification 9
In the above embodiment, the zone management device 10 is configured to divide the floor F1 (space) into three zones, but is not limited to this configuration. The zone management device 10 may be configured to divide the floor F1 into two or more zones.

(6-10) Modification 10
In the above-described embodiment, the notification unit 110 superimposes a plurality of zones and setting information including the set illuminance and set temperature set for each zone on the image of the layout of the floor F1 to display the display unit 71 and the It is configured to be displayed on the display unit 81 of the information terminal 80 . However, it is not limited to this configuration.

The notification unit 110 may notify the user of the layout of each zone (zones R1 to R3) by voice.

(6-11) Modification 11
In the above embodiment, the target environment setting unit 108 is configured to set the temperature setting as the target environment for the air conditioner 60, but the configuration is not limited to this.

The target environment setting unit 108 may set the set humidity as the target environment for the air conditioner 60, or may set both the set temperature and the set humidity.

(6-12) Modification 12
In the above embodiment, the floor F1 of the facility has been described as an example of the space. However, the space is not limited to the facility floor F1.

For example, the space may be a space within a moving object. For example, the space may be inside a vehicle such as a bullet train. In this case, when a Shinkansen user reserves a seat using the user's information terminal, the zone management device 10 acquires attribute information corresponding to the user. In addition, the zone management device 10 acquires layout information about the Shinkansen and reservation information including the status of reservations, and based on the acquired layout information, reservation information of the Shinkansen for which zones are to be set, and attribute information, zone setting and manage. Here, the reservation information corresponds to both the schedule information and the management result of presence/absence.

(6-13) Modification 13
In the above embodiment, the gender and age of the user are examples of data included in the static information. However, data included in static information is not limited to the gender and age of the user. The static information may include the corresponding user's occupation, position, physical characteristics (eg, height, weight, etc.), and presence or absence of physical disabilities. In short, the static information includes at least one data of the corresponding user's gender, age, occupation, title, physical characteristics, and presence or absence of physical disability. In this case, the zone management device 10 collects one or more data from among the corresponding user's sex, age, occupation, title, physical characteristics, and presence or absence of physical disabilities, which are included in the static information. are used to set zones and/or set environmental goals.

Similarly, information about the environment (for example, sensitivity to heat, sensitivity to cold, desired brightness, etc.) and information about work (for example, focusing on concentrated work, etc.) for the corresponding user are included in the dynamic information. was taken as an example. However, the data included in the dynamic information is not limited to information about the user's environment and work. The dynamic information includes the health status of the corresponding user (e.g., health status within one week, physical condition on the day, etc.), medical history (e.g., medical history within one month), sleep state (e.g., sleeping hours within one month). working hours), working hours (for example, total working hours or average working hours within one month), amount of smiles (for example, average amount of smiles within one month). The dynamic information further includes the exposure temperature on floor F1 (eg, exposure temperature within one month), the amount of carbon dioxide (eg, average amount of carbon dioxide within one month), the corresponding body temperature of the user (eg, , mean body temperature within one month), blood sugar level (e.g., mean blood sugar level within one month), blood oxygen concentration (e.g., mean blood oxygen concentration within one month) . In short, the dynamic information includes information on the environment of the corresponding user, information on work, health condition, medical history, sleep condition, working hours, amount of smile, body temperature, blood sugar level, blood oxygen concentration, floor F1 Include data for at least one of exposure temperature and amount of carbon dioxide. In this case, the zone management device 10 includes information about the environment of the corresponding user, information about work, health condition, medical history, sleep condition, working hours, amount of smile, body temperature, blood sugar level, blood Data from one or more of medium oxygen concentration, exposure temperature at floor F1, and amount of carbon dioxide are used to set at least one of zoning and setting environmental goals.

The information about the user's environment may also include the desired set temperature. Work-related information includes activity amount (e.g., average activity amount within one month), communication time (e.g., average communication time within one month), concentration time (e.g., average concentration time within one month). time), and the schedule for the day (work schedule). In this case, when the zone management device 10 performs at least one of zone setting and environmental target setting using information about the user's environment, when the information includes a plurality of data, for example, the information includes When the desired set temperature and brightness are included, at least one of the plurality of data is used. When the zone management device 10 performs at least one of zone setting and environmental target setting using information about the work of the user, when the information includes a plurality of data, for example, the amount of activity, communication time, When the information includes the concentration time and the schedule for the day, at least one of the plurality of data is used.

In addition, the zone management device 10 may perform at least one of zone setting and environment target setting by combining one or more data included in the static information and one or more data included in the dynamic information. good.

(6-14) Modification 14
In the above embodiment, a retention period may be set in the attribute information of the user. For example, "hot" and "cold" are the user's surrounding environment and their psychological reaction to that environment. information such as ",""cold," etc.) loses its meaning. Therefore, when setting the target environment, the target environment setting unit 108 excludes the attribute information from the targets used for control if the holding period of a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 hours) has passed. good too.

(Other modifications)
The above embodiment is but one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. The above-described embodiment can be modified in various ways according to design and the like, as long as the object of the present disclosure can be achieved. Also, functions similar to those of the management system 1 may be embodied by a management method, a computer program, or a recording medium recording the program. A management method according to one aspect is used in a management system that manages each of a plurality of zones (for example, zones R1 to R3) divided in a space (floor F1). The management method includes an attribute information acquisition step, a layout information acquisition step, a presence/absence management step, and a zone setting step. The attribute information acquisition step acquires attribute information related to the user of the space. The layout information acquisition step acquires space layout information including installation locations of static equipment (eg, desks and chairs) and dynamic equipment (eg, lighting equipment 50 and air conditioning equipment 60) installed in the space. The presence/absence management step manages the presence/absence of people in the space. The zone setting step sets a plurality of zones for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and the results of management by the presence/absence management step. A program according to one aspect is a program for causing a computer system to function as the management method described above.

The execution subject of the management system 1 or the management method in the present disclosure includes a computer system. A computer system has a processor and memory as hardware. The processor executes the program recorded in the memory of the computer system, thereby realizing the function as the execution subject of the management system 1 or the management method in the present disclosure. The program may be prerecorded in the memory of the computer system, or may be provided through an electric communication line. Also, the program may be provided by being recorded on a non-temporary recording medium such as a computer system-readable memory card, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like. A processor in a computer system is made up of one or more electronic circuits, including semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) or large scale integrated circuits (LSIs). A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated into one chip, or may be distributed over a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated in one device, or may be distributed in a plurality of devices.

The management system 1, which is a computer system, may be a system composed of one or more computers. For example, at least some functions of the management system 1 may be realized by the cloud (cloud computing).

(summary)
As explained above, the management system (1) of the first aspect manages each of the plurality of zones (R1 to R3) partitioned in the space (floor F1). A management system (1) comprises an attribute information acquisition unit (101), a layout information acquisition unit (102), a presence/absence management unit (104), and a zone setting unit (105). An attribute information acquisition unit (101) acquires attribute information related to a space user. A layout information acquisition unit (102) acquires space layout information including installation locations of static equipment (desks, chairs) and dynamic equipment (lighting equipment 50, air conditioning equipment 60) installed in the space. The presence/absence management unit (104) manages the presence/absence of people in the space. A zone setting unit (105) sets a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) for the space based on attribute information, layout information, and management results by the presence/absence management unit (104).

According to this configuration, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) according to the space usage.

In the first aspect, the management system (1) of the second aspect further comprises a schedule information acquisition section (103) that acquires schedule information related to the schedule of the user. The presence/absence management unit (104) predicts the presence/absence of the user at a predetermined time based on the schedule information, and uses the prediction result as the management result.

According to this configuration, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) in accordance with the predicted usage of the space.

In the management system (1) of the third aspect, in the first or second aspect, the zone setting unit (105) sets a plurality of zones (R1 to R3), and then sets a plurality of new zones again. do.

According to this configuration, the plurality of zones (R1 to R3) can be changed as appropriate.

In the management system (1) of the fourth aspect, in the third aspect, the presence/absence manager (104) manages the entry and exit of people in each of the plurality of zones (R1 to R3). A zone setting unit (105) sets a plurality of new zones using at least the management results of people's comings and goings by the presence/absence management unit (104).

According to this configuration, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of appropriate new zones according to changes in the usage status of each zone, that is, the usage status of the space.

The management system (1) of the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprises a related information acquisition section (106) and an update section (107). A related information acquisition unit (106) acquires user related information related to the user based on the environment of the zone used by the user among the plurality of zones (R1 to R3). An updating unit (107) updates attribute information related to the user based on the user related information.

According to this configuration, the attributes of the user can be made appropriate.

The management system (1) of the sixth aspect further comprises a notification unit (110) in any one of the first to fifth aspects. A notification unit (110) notifies a user of zone information about a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) set by a zone setting unit (105).

According to this configuration, the user can know the zone that he or she desires to use.

In the management system (1) of the seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, the notification unit (110) adds the zone setting unit (105) A plurality of zones (R1 to R3) set by are superimposed and displayed on the display unit (for example, the display units 71 and 81).

According to this configuration, the user can easily know the position of the zone that he/she desires to use.

The management system (1) of the eighth aspect, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprises a target environment setting section (108) and a zone environment control section (109). A target environment setting unit (108) sets a target environment (for example, a set illuminance , set temperature). A zone environment control unit (109) controls the dynamic facilities provided in each of the plurality of zones (R1 to R3) based on the target environment of the dynamic facilities provided in the zone.

According to this configuration, it is possible to appropriately control the dynamic equipment in the zone.

In the management system (1) of the ninth aspect, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, at least one of the plurality of zones is an unused zone that cannot be used.

According to this configuration, one or more usable zones can be set according to the total number of users who use the space.

The management method of the tenth aspect is used in a management system that manages each of a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) partitioned in space (floor F1). The management method includes an attribute information acquisition step, a layout information acquisition step, a presence/absence management step, and a zone setting step. The attribute information acquisition step acquires attribute information related to the user of the space. The layout information acquisition step acquires space layout information including installation locations of static equipment (desks, chairs) and dynamic equipment (lighting equipment 50, air conditioning equipment 60) installed in the space. The presence/absence management step manages the presence/absence of people in the space. The zone setting step sets a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and the results of management by the presence/absence management step.

According to this management method, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) according to the usage status of the space.

A program of the eleventh aspect is a program for causing a computer to execute the management method of the tenth aspect.

According to this program, it is possible to set and manage a plurality of zones (R1 to R3) according to the usage of the space.

1 management system 10 zone management device 50 lighting equipment (dynamic equipment)
60 Air conditioning equipment (dynamic equipment)
71, 81 display unit 101 attribute information acquisition unit 102 layout information acquisition unit 103 schedule information acquisition unit 104 presence/absence management unit 105 zone setting unit 106 related information acquisition unit 107 update unit 108 target environment setting unit 109 zone environment control unit 110 notification unit R1, R2, R3, R2a, R3a Zone F1 Floor (space)

Claims (11)

A management system for managing each of a plurality of zones divided in space,
an attribute information acquisition unit that acquires attribute information related to the user of the space;
a layout information acquisition unit that acquires layout information of the space including installation locations of static equipment and dynamic equipment installed in the space;
an presence/absence management unit that manages the presence/absence of a person in the space;
a zone setting unit that sets the plurality of zones for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and management results of the presence/absence of people in the space by the presence/absence management unit;
management system. further comprising a schedule information acquisition unit that acquires schedule information related to the user's schedule,
The presence/absence management unit predicts the presence/absence of the user at a predetermined time based on the schedule information, and uses the prediction result of the user's presence/absence at the predetermined time as the management result.
The management system of Claim 1. The zone setting unit sets the plurality of new zones again after setting the plurality of zones.
3. Management system according to claim 1 or 2. The presence/absence management unit manages the entry and exit of people in each of the plurality of zones,
The zone setting unit sets the plurality of new zones using at least the result of managing the entry and exit of people by the presence/absence management unit.
4. Management system according to claim 3. a related information acquisition unit that acquires user-related information related to the user based on the environment of the zone used by the user among the plurality of zones;
an updating unit that updates the attribute information related to the user based on the user-related information;
Management system according to any one of claims 1-4. further comprising a notification unit that notifies the user of zone information about the plurality of zones set by the zone setting unit;
Management system according to any one of claims 1-5. The notification unit superimposes the plurality of zones set by the zone setting unit on the layout of the space representing the installation locations of the static equipment and the dynamic equipment in the space, and causes the display unit to display the plurality of zones.
7. Management system according to claim 6. a target environment setting unit for setting, for each of the plurality of zones set by the zone setting unit, a target environment used for controlling the dynamic equipment provided in the zone;
a zone environment control unit that controls, for each of the plurality of zones, the dynamic equipment provided in the zone based on the target environment of the dynamic equipment provided in the zone;
Management system according to any one of claims 1-7. at least one zone of the plurality of zones is an unused zone that is disabled;
Management system according to any one of claims 1-8. A management method used in a management system that manages each of a plurality of zones divided in space,
an attribute information acquiring step of acquiring attribute information related to the user of the space;
a layout information acquisition step of acquiring layout information of the space including installation locations of static equipment and dynamic equipment installed in the space;
an presence/absence management step of managing the presence/absence of a person in the space;
a zone setting step of setting the plurality of zones for the space based on the attribute information, the layout information, and management results of presence/absence of people in the space by the presence/absence management step;
Management method. A program for causing a computer to execute the management method according to claim 10.

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