JP7398727B2 - Common entrance equipment, facility equipment, control methods, programs - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to control technology, and particularly relates to a common entrance device, an in-facility device, a control method, and a program for controlling the operation of equipment.

It is necessary to create an environment that welcomes people when they return home. For example, when a person's return home is detected, images and sounds to create an environment for greeting are output (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-173910

When a resident of a facility in the collective facility, for example, a residence, returns to a collective facility such as an apartment, it is preferable that equipment such as a lighting device installed in the facility is activated. On the other hand, when controlling the operation of equipment within a facility from outside the facility, it is necessary to confirm with residents whether to control the operation of the equipment before controlling the operation of the equipment.

The present disclosure has been made in view of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a technology for confirming control details when controlling the operation of equipment installed in a facility in a collective facility.

In order to solve the above problems, a common entrance device according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a common entrance device that can be installed at a common entrance in a collective facility where a plurality of facilities are assembled, A calling unit that calls the facility and sends a notification to return home to an in-facility device installed in the facility, and controls equipment installed in the facility in response to the sending of the notification from the calling unit. A communication unit that receives confirmation information generated by an in-facility device from an in-facility device, which is confirmation information for confirming the execution details of equipment control, and a communication unit that notifies the confirmation information received by the communication unit. and a notification section.

Another aspect of the disclosure is an in-facility device. This device is an in-facility device that can be installed in any of the facilities in a complex where multiple facilities are assembled, and is used to call the facility and return home from the common entrance device installed at the common entrance of the complex. A reception unit that receives the return home notification , and confirmation information to confirm the execution details of the equipment control when the reception unit controls equipment installed in the facility by receiving the return home notification . and a notification unit that notifies confirmation information generated by the control unit .

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is a control method. This method is a method for controlling an information terminal that communicates with at least one of an intercom system installed in a collective facility where multiple facilities are assembled, and an equipment control system that cooperates with the intercom system, and is installed at a common entrance of the collective facility. If the equipment installed in one of the collective facilities is to be controlled based on the operation of the common entrance equipment in the intercom system, the facility installed in the facility The present invention includes a step of receiving confirmation information generated by the facility device and for confirming the execution details of the device control from the facility device, and a step of notifying the received confirmation information.

Note that arbitrary combinations of the above components and expressions of the present disclosure converted between methods, devices, systems, recording media, computer programs, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure.

According to the present disclosure, when controlling the operation of equipment installed in a facility in a collective facility, the control details can be confirmed.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a control system according to a first embodiment. FIGS. 2(a) to 2(c) are diagrams showing the configurations of the communal entrance device, in-facility devices, and information terminals in FIG. 1. FIGS. 3(a) to 3(c) are diagrams showing screens. 2 is a sequence diagram showing a control procedure by the control system of FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of a control system according to a second embodiment.

(Example 1)
Before specifically explaining the present disclosure, an overview will be given. Embodiment 1 relates to a control system that controls the operation of lighting devices and air conditioners (hereinafter also referred to as "air conditioners") in collective facilities such as condominiums and apartments. A collective facility has a plurality of facilities such as residences gathered together, and people can enter and exit through at least one common entrance. For example, when residents of one of the facilities return home, they enter the collective facility through the common entrance and head to the facilities within the collective facility. In this case, it is preferable that the equipment in the facility be operated before returning to the facility.

The control system according to this embodiment operates equipment in the facility by a resident operating a common entrance device such as a lobby intercom installed at the common entrance. This allows the equipment to operate between the common entrance and the facility. However, with regard to controlling the operation of equipment from outside the facility where the equipment is installed, Japan's Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law stipulates that the details of the control must be confirmed with residents before controlling the operation of the equipment. ing. Since the common entrance device is also installed outside the facility, it would be a violation of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act if residents operated the common entrance device and immediately activated the equipment. In order to cope with this, the control system notifies the resident of the control details from an information terminal such as a smart phone, a communal entrance device, etc. owned by the resident after the resident operates the communal entrance device.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a control system 1000. The collective facility 100 includes a first facility 110a, a second facility 110b, and a third facility 110c, which are collectively referred to as a facility 110. The number of facilities 110 in the collective facility 100 is not limited to "3". The control system 1000 includes a common entrance device 200, a control device 300, a collective facility GW (GateWay) 310, a network 320, a server 330, a shared department trunk line 350, an exclusive trunk line 360, an in-facility device 400, a router 500, a device control device 510, It includes a first device 520a, a second device 520b, and an information terminal 600, which are collectively referred to as devices 520. The number of devices 520 is not limited to "2". Further, the server 330 may be configured by one device or may be configured by multiple devices. The in-facility device 400, router 500, device control device 510, and device 520 are shown only in the first facility 110a, but are also included in the second facility 110b and third facility 110c. Here, (1) operation of an intercom system including a common entrance device 200, a control device 300, a common department trunk line 350, an occupied trunk line 360, and an in-facility device 400; (2) an equipment control system including an equipment control device 510 and equipment 520; and (3) the operation of the communication system including the collective facility GW 310, the network 320, the server 330, and the information terminal 600 will be explained in order. At that time, FIGS. 2(a) to 2(c) are also used.

(1) Operation of intercom system In the collective facility 100, a plurality of facilities 110 are assembled. An example of the collective facility 100 is an apartment, and an example of the facility 110 is a residence. A common entrance device 200 is installed at the common entrance of the collective facility 100. The common entrance device 200 is, for example, a lobby intercom installed in the lobby of an apartment building. FIGS. 2(a) to 2(c) show the configurations of the communal entrance device 200, the in-facility device 400, and the information terminal 600. FIG. 2(a) shows the configuration of the communal entrance device 200. The communal entrance device 200 includes a processing section 210, an operation section 230, a control section 240, and a communication section 250. The processing section 210 includes an imaging section 212, a microphone 214, a notification section 216, and an IF section 222. , a speaker 218, and a monitor 220. The control unit 240 includes a calling unit 242.

The operating unit 230 of the communal entrance device 200 is a user interface for accepting operations from visitors, and is, for example, a call button. When the operation unit 230 receives the number of the facility 110 to be visited from the visitor, it outputs a call request to the control unit 240. Further, when the operation unit 230 is operated by a visitor, the processing unit 210 operates.

The imaging unit 212 is for photographing visitors, and includes a solid-state imaging device such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor. The solid-state image sensor outputs the photoelectrically converted video signal to the IF section 222. The IF unit 222 performs various signal processing on the video signal from the imaging unit 212. Since known techniques may be used for various signal processing, the description thereof will be omitted here. The IF section 222 outputs the video signal (hereinafter also referred to as "video signal") on which the signal processing has been performed to the control section 240.

Microphone 214 and speaker 218 are a user interface for visitors to communicate with residents. The microphone 214 collects the visitor's voice, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs it to the IF section 222. The speaker 218 reproduces the electrical signal from the IF section 222 and outputs audio. The IF section 222 receives an electrical signal from the microphone 214 and converts it into a signal in a format for transmission (hereinafter referred to as an "audio signal"). IF section 222 outputs the audio signal to control section 240. On the other hand, the IF section 222 receives an audio signal from the control section 240 and converts the audio signal into an electrical signal. IF section 222 outputs an electrical signal to speaker 218.

The monitor 220 displays messages and the like. The IF unit 222 receives a message signal from the control unit 240 and outputs the message signal to the monitor 220. The message signal may be generated at the communal entrance device 200. The control unit 240 controls the operation of the communal entrance device 200. Control section 240 is connected to communication section 250. The communication unit 250 is connected to the control device 300 via the shared department trunk line 350 and executes communication with the in-facility devices 400 via the control device 300. Specifically, the communication unit 250 transmits and receives the above-mentioned call request, video signal, audio signal, and message signal to and from the in-facility device 400, but the signals transmitted and received are not limited to these. In particular, the calling unit 242 of the control unit 240 causes the communication unit 250 to transmit a calling request. Return to Figure 1.

The control device 300 is installed in a common space such as a machine room or a manager's room, and relays signals between the common entrance device 200 and the in-facility device 400. The common department trunk line 350 and the exclusive trunk line 360 are transmission paths for transmitting a calling signal from the communal entrance device 200, a response signal from the in-facility device 400, and the like. The aforementioned call requests, video signals, audio signals, and message signals are transmitted to the shared department trunk line 350 and the exclusive trunk line 360.

The in-facility device 400 is installed within the facility 110, and is also called a housing information board, a housing unit, a housing unit terminal, a room master unit, or a housing master unit. FIG. 2(b) shows the configuration of the in-facility device 400. The in-facility device 400 includes a processing section 410, an operation section 430, a control section 440, a first communication section 450, and a second communication section 460, and the processing section 410 includes a microphone 414, a notification section 416, an IF section 422, Notification unit 416 includes a speaker 418 and a monitor 420. Control unit 440 includes a reception unit 444.

The first communication unit 450 is connected to the control device 300 via the exclusive trunk line 360 and executes communication with the communal entrance device 200 via the control device 300. A control unit 440 is connected to the first communication unit 450, and the control unit 440 controls the operation of the in-facility device 400. An IF section 422 and an operation section 430 are connected to the control section 440, and a microphone 414, a speaker 418, and a monitor 420 are connected to the IF section 422. Here, the microphone 414, speaker 418, IF section 422, and operation section 430 are configured similarly to the microphone 214, speaker 218, IF section 222, and operation section 230. The monitor 420 displays an image captured by the imaging unit 212 of the communal entrance device 200.

The control unit 440 receives a call request, video signal, and audio signal from the communal entrance device 200 via the first communication unit 450. Upon receiving the call request, the control unit 440 causes the speaker 418 to output a ring tone via the IF unit 422. Subsequently, the control unit 440 causes the monitor 420 to display the video obtained by reproducing the video signal via the IF unit 422, and also causes the speaker 418 to output the audio obtained by reproducing the audio signal via the IF unit 422. . When the resident who hears the ringing tone responds to the call by operating the operation unit 430, the control unit 440 causes the first communication unit 450 to perform communication with the communal entrance device 200. As a result, video signals and audio signals are communicated between the communication unit 250 and the first communication unit 450, so that visitors who operate the communal entrance device 200 and residents who operate the in-facility device 400 can communicate with each other. A call will be made between. FIG. 2(c) will be described later and will return to FIG. 1.

(2) Operation of device control system The device control device 510 has a function as, for example, a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) controller, and controls the operation of the device 520. The device control device 510 may be one device or may be a connection of multiple devices. Device control device 510 is connected to router 500 via a network. The network is, for example, an IP (Internet Protocol) network. Device control device 510 receives signals from the network. The signal includes, for example, information instructing the operation of the device 520.

Further, the device control device 510 is connected to a plurality of devices 520 via a HAN (Home Area Network), and can communicate with each of the plurality of devices 520. The device control device 510 generates a control command for instructing the operation of the device 520 based on the information instructing the operation of the device 520. Device control device 510 transmits a control command to device 520. When the device 520 receives a control command from the device control device 510, it executes an operation according to the control command. As described above, the device 520 is, for example, a lighting device or an air conditioner, and is powered on or powered off according to a control command.

(3) Operation of communication system The collective facility GW 310 is a communication device for connecting the control device 300 inside the collective facility 100 and the network 320 outside the collective facility 100. Therefore, it can be said that the collective facility GW 310 relays communication between the inside and outside of the collective facility 100. A server 330 is connected to the network 320, and an information terminal 600 is also connected thereto. Information terminal 600 is a communication device owned by a resident of facility 110, and is, for example, a smart phone. The server 330 is a communication device that allows the information terminal 600 to communicate with at least one of the intercom system and a device control system that cooperates with the intercom system. For example, when the equipment control device 510 transmits a signal addressed to the information terminal 600, the equipment control device 510 sends the signal to the server 330 via the router 500, the facility equipment 400, the control device 300, the collective facility GW 310, and the network 320. Send. Additionally, the server 330 transmits a signal to the information terminal 600 via the network 320.

Below, based on the configurations of FIGS. 1 and 2(a) to (c), the control of the equipment 520 when a resident of the first facility 110a returns home to the first facility 110a from outside the collective facility 100 will be explained. Explain the process of executing. Similar processing is performed in facilities 110 other than the first facility 110a. Here, (i) processing before going out, (ii) processing before controlling the device 520, and (iii) processing after controlling the device 520 will be described in this order.

(i) Processing before going out In the device control system, an operation scene for one or more devices 520 is defined in advance. One of the action scenes is the "coming home scene." The returning home scene is a scene in which the resident returns home to the first facility 110a during his/her absence. When the first device 520a is a lighting device and the second device 520b is an air conditioner, in the returning home scene, for example, it is specified that the first device 520a and the second device 520b are powered on.

Before leaving the first facility 110a, the resident sets a homecoming scene on the in-facility device 400. At this time, the control unit 440 of the in-facility device 400 in FIG. 2(b) generates a setting screen for the returning home scene, and displays the setting screen for the returning home scene on the monitor 420 via the IF unit 422. 3(a) to 3(c) show the screens, and FIG. 3(a) shows the setting screen for the returning home scene displayed on the monitor 420. The message "Do you want to set the homecoming scene?" is displayed, and the "Yes" and "No" buttons are displayed below the message. FIGS. 3(b) to 3(c) will be described later, and return to FIG. 2(a).

The operation unit 430 is a user interface for accepting operations from a resident, and is, for example, a button displayed on the monitor 420. This button corresponds to the "Yes" and "No" buttons shown in FIG. 3(a). At this time, the monitor 420 and the operation unit 430 are integrally configured as a touch panel. A resident's operation on the operation unit 430 is accepted by the control unit 440. When the resident touches the "Yes" button, the control unit 440 accepts setting of the returning home scene. On the other hand, when the resident touches the "No" button, the control unit 440 accepts that the homecoming scene is not set. Here, the former will be the subject of explanation. In a situation where a returning home scene is set in the in-facility device 400, the resident leaves the collective facility 100.

When leaving the house, the first device 520a and the second device 520b may be powered off by the resident or may be automatically powered off. In the latter case, when the returning home scene is set, the control unit 440 generates a signal for instructing the setting of the returning home scene (hereinafter referred to as “returning home scene setting”), and transmits the returning home scene from the second communication unit 460. Send. The second communication unit 460 is connected to the router 500 in FIG. 1 and can communicate with the device control device 510 via the router 500. The device control device 510 receives the homecoming scene setting from the in-facility device 400 via the router 500. The device control device 510 controls the first device 520a and the second device 520b to turn off the power in accordance with the received returning home scene setting. It is preset in the device control device 510 to control the first device 520a and the second device 520b to turn off the power according to the returning home scene setting.

When the first device 520a and the second device 520b are powered off, they transmit the results of execution (hereinafter referred to as "execution notification") to the device control device 510 in accordance with the control from the device control device 510. The equipment control device 510 transmits the execution notification to the in-facility device 400 via the router 500. Upon receiving the execution notification, the second communication unit 460 of the in-facility device 400 outputs the execution notification to the control unit 440. Thereby, the device control device 510 and the control unit 440 of the in-facility device 400 recognize that the first device 520a and the second device 520b are powered off.

(ii) Processing before executing control of equipment 520 When a resident returns to the collective facility 100 from going out, he or she operates the communal entrance device 200 installed at the communal entrance. The operating unit 230 of the communal entrance device 200 in FIG. 2(a) accepts operations by residents. As described above, the operating unit 230 receives the number of the facility 110 that the visitor plans to visit when the visitor visits, but when the resident returns home, it receives private information known only to the resident. The private information is configured by, for example, a combination of the facility 110 number and a password. Further, the operation unit 230 may be a contactless IC card reader, and when the visitor holds the contactless IC card over the operation unit 230, the operation unit 230 receives private information from the contactless IC card. When the calling unit 242 of the control unit 240 receives the private information, it causes the communication unit 250 to transmit a calling request. That is, the calling unit 242 calls any one of the plurality of facilities 110. The call request here is also called a "return home notification" because it is a signal for notifying the resident of returning home. The return home notification includes private information.

The notification of returning home is sent to the in-facility device 400 via the control device 300, similar to the above-mentioned call request. The first communication unit 450 of the in-facility device 400 in FIG. 2(b) receives the return home notification. The reception unit 444 of the control unit 440 receives the return home notification from the first communication unit 450. This corresponds to accepting a call from the common entrance device 200 installed at the common entrance of the collective facility. The control unit 440 performs authentication processing on the private information included in the return home notification received by the reception unit 444. If the authentication process is successful and the returning home scene is set, the control unit 440 generates information (hereinafter referred to as "first confirmation information") for confirming the execution details of the control of the device 520 in the returning home scene. do. The first confirmation information is (A) transmitted to the communal entrance device 200, (B) transmitted to the information terminal 600, or (C) outputted to the processing unit 410. Here, at least one of (A) to (C) is executed.

In (A), the control unit 440 causes the first communication unit 450 to transmit first confirmation information. The first confirmation information is transmitted to the communal entrance device 200 via the control device 300. The communication unit 250 of the communal entrance device 200 in FIG. 2(a) receives the first confirmation information. The control unit 240 outputs the first confirmation information to the notification unit 216 via the IF unit 222. The notification unit 216 reports the first confirmation information. For example, the speaker 218 outputs audio of the first confirmation information, and the monitor 220 displays a screen of the first confirmation information. This corresponds to reporting information for confirming the execution details of the control of the device 520 when controlling the device 520 provided in the facility 110 in response to a call from the calling unit 242.

FIG. 3(b) shows a screen of first confirmation information displayed on the monitor 220. As described above, in the returning home scene, it is specified that the first device 520a and the second device 520b are to be powered on, so a message saying "The air conditioner and the lights will be powered on in the returning home scene" is displayed. The content of the message is changed depending on the setting of the returning home scene. Also, "Yes" and "No" buttons are displayed below the message. The “Yes” button and the “No” button correspond to the operation unit 230. FIG. 3(c) will be described later and will return to FIG. 2(a).

A resident's operation on the operation unit 230 is accepted by the control unit 240. When the resident touches the "Yes" button, the control unit 240 accepts an operation for determining the execution content of the control of the device 520. On the other hand, when the resident touches the "No" button, the control unit 240 receives an operation for deciding to refuse execution of the control of the device 520. Here, the former will be the subject of explanation. The control unit 240 generates an acknowledgment indicating that the execution content of the control of the device 520 is determined. The control unit 240 causes the communication unit 250 to transmit an acknowledgment. The confirmation response is transmitted to the in-facility device 400 via the control device 300.

In (B), the control unit 440 causes the first communication unit 450 to transmit the first confirmation information. The first confirmation information is transmitted to the server 330 via the control device 300, collective facility GW 310, and network 320 in FIG. The server 330 holds information on the information terminal 600 owned by the resident of the first facility 110a, and transmits the first confirmation information to the information terminal 600 via the network 320.

FIG. 2(c) shows the configuration of the information terminal 600. The information terminal 600 includes a processing section 610, an operation section 630, a control section 640, and a communication section 650. The processing section 610 includes an imaging section 612, a microphone 614, a notification section 616, and an IF section 622. The notification section 616 includes a speaker. 618 and a monitor 620. Processing section 610 is configured similarly to processing section 210. Here, the monitor 620 and the operation unit 630 are integrally configured as a touch panel. The control unit 640 executes a program for controlling the operation of the information terminal 600, and the communication unit 650 has a communication function capable of communicating with the network 320. The communication unit 650 receives the first confirmation information. The control unit 640 outputs the first confirmation information to the notification unit 616 via the IF unit 622. The notification unit 616 reports the first confirmation information. For example, the speaker 618 outputs audio of the first confirmation information, and the monitor 620 displays a screen of the first confirmation information. Since such notification is the same as before, the explanation will be omitted here.

A resident's operation on the operation unit 630 is accepted by the control unit 640. When the resident touches the "Yes" button, the control unit 640 accepts an operation for determining the execution content of the control of the device 520. On the other hand, when the resident touches the "No" button, the control unit 640 receives an operation for deciding to refuse execution of control of the device 520. Here, the former will be the subject of explanation. The control unit 640 generates an acknowledgment indicating that the execution content of the control of the device 520 is determined. The control unit 640 causes the communication unit 650 to transmit an acknowledgment. The acknowledgment is sent to server 330 via network 320 of FIG. The server 330 transmits a confirmation response to the in-facility device 400 via the network 320, the collective facility GW 310, and the control device 300.

In (C), the control unit 440 outputs the first confirmation information to the notification unit 416 via the IF unit 422. The notification unit 416 reports the first confirmation information. For example, the speaker 418 outputs audio of the first confirmation information, and the monitor 420 displays a screen of the first confirmation information. Since such notification is the same as before, the explanation will be omitted here. A resident's operation on the operation unit 430 is accepted by the control unit 440. When the resident touches the "Yes" button, the control unit 440 accepts an operation for determining the execution content of the control of the device 520. On the other hand, when the resident touches the "No" button, the control unit 440 receives an operation for deciding to refuse execution of the control of the device 520. Here, the former will be the subject of explanation. The control unit 440 determines the execution content of the control of the device 520 for the returning home scene.

As mentioned above, it is sufficient if at least one of (A) to (C) is executed, but if at least one of (A) and (B) is executed in addition to (C), ( (C) may be performed before at least one of A) and (B). At that time, in (C), if the control unit 440 accepts an operation for deciding to refuse execution of the control of the device 520, the device 520 is It is also possible to broadcast information to notify that the control is not executable. In such a situation, the first confirmation information is not reported from at least one of the communal entrance device 200 and the information terminal 600.

The control unit 440 accepts the operation for deciding to refuse execution of the control of the device 520 when there are people in the facility 110 even though the returning home scene is being played. It can be said that control of the device 520 is not necessary. In other words, when the notification unit 216 or the notification unit 616 executes control of the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110 in response to a call from the calling unit 242, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification unit 216 or the notification unit 616 controls the execution content of the equipment 520. It can be said that information for confirmation is broadcast. Here, the predetermined condition is that it is estimated that no one is present in the facility 110. Further, when the notification unit 216 or the notification unit 616 executes control of the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110 in response to a call from the calling unit 242, if a predetermined condition is not satisfied, the control of the equipment 520 cannot be executed. It can also be said that it broadcasts information to let you know that it is possible.

(iii) Processing after controlling the device 520 In the cases of (A) and (B) described above, the first communication unit 450 of the in-facility device 400 in FIG. 2(b) receives the confirmation response. When the first communication unit 450 receives the confirmation response, the control unit 440 determines the execution content of the control of the device 520 for the returning home scene. Furthermore, in the case of (C) described above, the control unit 440 determines the execution content of the control of the device 520 for the returning home scene based on the resident's operation on the operation unit 430. When the control unit 440 determines the execution content of the control of the device 520 for the returning home scene, the control unit 440 causes the second communication unit 460 to transmit a signal for instructing the execution of the returning home scene (hereinafter referred to as “returning home scene instruction”). If the control content of the device 520 in the coming home scene is set in the device control device 510, the control content of the device 520 in the returning home scene may not be included in the returning home scene instruction. On the other hand, the returning home scene instruction may include control details for the device 520 in the returning home scene.

The returning home scene instruction is sent to the device control device 510 via the router 500 in FIG. When the device control device 510 receives the returning home scene instruction, it acquires a control command for controlling each device 520 according to the control details stored in advance and the control details of the devices 520 in the returning home scene. Here, a control command for powering on the first device 520a (hereinafter referred to as "first control command") is obtained, and a control command for powering on second device 520b (hereinafter, "second control command") is obtained. control command). The device control device 510 transmits a first control command to the first device 520a and a second control command to the second device 520b.

When the first device 520a receives the first control command, it executes an operation according to the first control command. For example, the first device 520a is turned on when the power is turned on. The first device 520a transmits a signal for notifying the execution result (hereinafter referred to as “first execution notification”) to the device control device 510. Upon receiving the second control command, the second device 520b performs an operation according to the second control command. For example, the second device 520b executes air conditioning processing when the power is turned on. The second device 520b transmits a signal for notifying the execution result (hereinafter referred to as “second execution notification”) to the device control device 510.

The second communication unit 460 of the in-facility device 400 in FIG. 2(b) receives the first execution notification and the second execution notification (hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as "execution notification"). The control unit 440 generates information indicating the content of the execution notification, that is, information for confirming the execution result of controlling the device 520 in the returning home scene (hereinafter referred to as "second confirmation information"). The second confirmation information is (α) transmitted to the communal entrance device 200, (β) transmitted to the information terminal 600, or (γ) outputted to the processing unit 410. Here, at least one of (α) to (γ) is executed.

At (α), the control unit 440 causes the first communication unit 450 to transmit second confirmation information. The second confirmation information is transmitted to the communal entrance device 200 via the control device 300. The communication unit 250 of the communal entrance device 200 in FIG. 2(a) receives the second confirmation information. The control unit 240 outputs the second confirmation information to the notification unit 216 via the IF unit 422. The notification unit 216 reports the second confirmation information. For example, the speaker 218 outputs audio of the second confirmation information, and the monitor 220 displays a screen of the second confirmation information. This corresponds to reporting information for confirming the execution result of controlling the equipment 520 when the equipment 520 provided in the facility 110 is controlled in response to a call by the calling unit 242.

FIG. 3(c) shows a screen of the second confirmation information displayed on the monitor 220. As described above, in the returning home scene, it is specified that the first device 520a and the second device 520b are to be powered on, so the message "The air conditioner and the lights were turned on in the returning home scene" is displayed. The content of the message is changed depending on the setting of the returning home scene. Additionally, a "Confirm" button will be displayed at the bottom of the message. The “confirm” button corresponds to the operation unit 230. Return to FIG. 2(a). A resident's operation on the operation unit 230 is accepted by the control unit 240. When the resident touches the "confirm" button, the control unit 240 accepts an operation for confirming the execution result of controlling the device 520.

In (β), the control unit 440 causes the first communication unit 450 to transmit second confirmation information. The second confirmation information is transmitted to the server 330 via the control device 300, collective facility GW 310, and network 320 in FIG. Server 330 transmits the second confirmation information to information terminal 600 via network 320. The communication unit 650 of the information terminal 600 in FIG. 2(c) receives the second confirmation information. The control unit 640 outputs the second confirmation information to the notification unit 616 via the IF unit 622. Notification unit 616 notifies second confirmation information. For example, the speaker 618 outputs audio of the second confirmation information, and the monitor 620 displays a screen of the second confirmation information. Since such notification is the same as before, the explanation will be omitted here. A resident's operation on the operation unit 630 is accepted by the control unit 640. When the resident touches the "confirm" button, the control unit 640 accepts an operation for confirming the execution details of the control of the device 520.

At (γ), the control unit 440 outputs the second confirmation information to the notification unit 416 via the IF unit 422. Notifying unit 416 notifies second confirmation information. For example, the speaker 418 outputs audio of the second confirmation information, and the monitor 420 displays a screen of the second confirmation information. Since such notification is the same as before, the explanation will be omitted here. A resident's operation on the operation unit 430 is accepted by the control unit 440. When the resident touches the "confirm" button, the control unit 440 accepts an operation for confirming the execution details of the control of the device 520.

The main body of the device, system, or method in the present disclosure includes a computer. When this computer executes the program, the main functions of the device, system, or method of the present disclosure are realized. A computer includes, as its main hardware configuration, a processor that operates according to a program. The type of processor does not matter as long as it can implement a function by executing a program. A processor is composed of one or more electronic circuits including a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) or a large scale integration (LSI). A plurality of electronic circuits may be integrated on one chip or may be provided on a plurality of chips. A plurality of chips may be integrated into one device, or may be provided in a plurality of devices. The program is recorded on a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium such as a ROM, optical disk, or hard disk drive. The program may be stored in the recording medium in advance, or may be supplied to the recording medium via a wide area communication network including the Internet.

The operation of the control system 1000 with the above configuration will be explained. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a control procedure by the control system 1000. The in-facility device 400 sets a returning home scene (S10). When the communal entrance device 200 receives the call (S12), it transmits a return home notification to the in-facility device 400 (S14). Upon receiving the return home notification, the in-facility device 400 transmits first confirmation information to the communal entrance device 200 (S16). The communal entrance device 200 displays the first confirmation information (S18). The communal entrance device 200 transmits a confirmation response to the in-facility device 400 according to the resident's operation (S20). The in-facility device 400 transmits a returning home scene instruction to the device control device 510 (S22), and the device control device 510 transmits a control command to the device 520 (S24). The device 520 executes an operation according to the control command (S26). The device 520 sends an execution notification to the device control device 510 (S28), and the device control device 510 sends an execution notification to the in-facility device 400 (S30). The in-facility device 400 transmits the second confirmation information to the information terminal 600 (S32). The information terminal 600 displays the second confirmation information (S34).

According to the present embodiment, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110 in response to a call from the communal entrance device 200, information for confirming the execution details of the control of the equipment 520 is announced. When controlling the operation of the device 520, the resident can confirm the control details. In addition, since the operation unit 230 accepts an operation for determining the execution content of the control of the device 520 in response to the notification, the execution content of the control can be determined according to the resident's will. Furthermore, since the operating section 230 is also used for calling in the calling section 242, the operating section 230 can be used effectively.

Further, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, information for confirming the execution details of the control of the device 520 is notified, so that the control can be executed according to the predetermined condition. Furthermore, since information is provided to notify that the control of the device 520 is not possible unless the predetermined conditions are met, the control can be made infeasible according to the predetermined conditions. Furthermore, since the predetermined condition is that it is assumed that no one is present in the facility 110, it can be determined whether or not to control the equipment 520 depending on the presence of the person. Furthermore, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110, the notification unit 216 notifies the residents of information for checking the execution results of the control of the equipment 520, making it possible for residents to check the execution results. can.

In addition, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110 in response to reception of a call by the in-facility device 400, information for confirming the execution details of the control of the equipment 520 is reported. When controlling an operation, the resident can confirm the control details. In addition, since the operation unit 430 accepts an operation for determining the execution content of the control of the device 520 in response to the notification, the execution content of the control can be determined according to the resident's will. Further, since the operation unit 430 can accept an operation for deciding whether to control the device 520, a person present in the facility 110 can decide whether to deny the control of the device 520. Further, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110, the notification unit 416 notifies the residents of information for checking the execution results of the control of the equipment 520, so it is possible to have the residents check the execution results. can.

Further, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110 based on the operation of the communal entrance device 200, the notification unit 616 notifies information for confirming the execution details of the control of the equipment 520. When controlling the operation of the device 520, the resident can confirm the control details. Furthermore, when controlling the equipment 520 installed in the facility 110, the notification unit 616 notifies the residents of information for checking the execution results of the control of the equipment 520, making it possible for residents to check the execution results. can.

An overview of one aspect of the present disclosure is as follows. A common entrance device (200) according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a common entrance device (200) that can be installed at a common entrance in a collective facility (100) where a plurality of facilities (110) gather. ), and when controlling the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) in response to the call by the calling unit (242), It includes a notification section (216) that notifies information for confirming execution details of control of the device (520).

The device may further include an operation unit (230) that receives an operation for determining execution details of control of the device (520) in response to a notification from the notification unit (216).

The operation unit (230) may also be used for calling in the calling unit (242).

When controlling the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) in response to a call from the calling unit (242), the notification unit (216) controls the equipment (520) if a predetermined condition is met. Information for confirming the execution details may be notified.

When controlling the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) in response to a call from the calling unit (242), the notification unit (216) controls the equipment (520) unless a predetermined condition is met. Information to notify that the control is not executable may be broadcast.

The predetermined condition may be that it is estimated that no one is present in the facility (110).

When the notification unit (216) executes control of the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) in response to a call from the calling unit (242), the notification unit (216) causes confirmation of the execution result of the control of the equipment (520). Information for this purpose may be announced.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is an in-facility device (400). This device is an in-facility device (400) that can be installed in any facility (110) of a collective facility (100) where a plurality of facilities (110) gather, and is a common entrance in the collective facility (100). A reception section (444) receives calls from the common entrance device (200) installed at A notification unit (416) is provided for notifying information for confirming the execution details of the control of the device (520) when the device (520) is to be executed.

The apparatus may further include an operation section (430) that receives an operation for determining execution details of control of the device (520) in response to a notification from the notification section (416).

The operation unit (430) may also be able to accept an operation for deciding to refuse execution of control of the device (520).

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is also an in-facility device (400). This device is an in-facility device (400) that can be installed in any facility (110) of a collective facility (100) where a plurality of facilities (110) gather, and is a common entrance in the collective facility (100). When the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) is controlled based on the operation of the common entrance device (200) and the communication unit that can communicate with the common entrance device (200) installed in the facility. , and a notification unit (416) that reports information for confirming the execution result of controlling the device (520).

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is a control method. This method is a method for controlling an information terminal (600) that communicates with at least one of an intercom system installed in a collective facility (100) where a plurality of facilities (110) are assembled, and an equipment control system that cooperates with the intercom system. A common entrance device (200) installed at a common entrance in the collective facility (100), and based on the operation of the common entrance device (200) in the intercom system, which of the collective facilities (100) When controlling the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110), there is a step of notifying information for confirming the execution details of the equipment (520).

Yet another aspect of the present disclosure is also a control method. This method is a method for controlling an information terminal (600) that communicates with at least one of an intercom system installed in a collective facility (100) where a plurality of facilities (110) are assembled, and an equipment control system that cooperates with the intercom system. A common entrance device (200) installed at a common entrance in the collective facility (100), and based on the operation of the common entrance device (200) in the intercom system, which of the collective facilities (100) When the equipment (520) installed in the facility (110) is controlled, there is a step of notifying information for checking the result of controlling the equipment (520).

(Example 2)
Next, Example 2 will be explained. The second embodiment, like the first embodiment, relates to a control system that controls the operation of a lighting device and an air conditioner in a collective facility. The first embodiment and the second embodiment differ in the connection form of the information terminal 600 to the intercom system and the device control system. The communal entrance device 200, in-facility device 400, and information terminal 600 according to the second embodiment are of the same type as those shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b). Here, we will mainly explain the differences from the previous version.

FIG. 5 shows the configuration of control system 1000. The collective facility 100 and the facility 110 are the same as those shown in FIG. The control system 1000 includes a common entrance device 200, a control device 300, a network 320, a PUSH server 340, a common trunk line 350, a private trunk line 360, an in-facility device 400, a router 500, a device control device 510, and a device 520. 1 device 520a, a second device 520b, and an information terminal 600.

In-facility device 400 transmits a signal to PUSH server 340 via router 500 and network 320 when communicating with information terminal 600 . Further, the PUSH server 340 transmits a signal to the information terminal 600 via the network 320. The signals are, for example, first confirmation information, second confirmation information, and the like. On the other hand, when communicating with the in-facility device 400, the information terminal 600 transmits a signal to the PUSH server 340 via the network 320. Further, the PUSH server 340 transmits a signal to the in-facility device 400 via the network 320 and router 500. The signal is, for example, an acknowledgment or the like.

According to this embodiment, the PUSH server 340 is used instead of the collective facility GW 310 and the server 330 to connect to the information terminal 600, so that the degree of freedom in configuration can be improved.

The present disclosure has been described above based on examples. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that this example is merely an example, and that various modifications can be made to the combinations of these components or processing processes, and that such modifications are also within the scope of the present disclosure. .

Any combination of Examples 1 and 2 is also possible. According to this modification, it is possible to obtain the effect of the combination.

In the first and second embodiments, when the control unit 440 accepts an operation for deciding to refuse execution of control of the device 520, it is assumed that no one is present in the facility 110. Further, in such a case, at least one of the communal entrance device 200 and the information terminal 600 is notified of information to notify that the control of the device 520 is not executable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if one or more sensors are installed in the facility 110 and the sensor does not detect the presence of a person, the absence of a person within the facility 110 may be estimated. According to this modification, the degree of freedom in configuration can be improved.

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Claims (14)

A common entrance device that can be installed at a common entrance in a collective facility where multiple facilities gather,
a calling unit that calls one of the plurality of facilities and sends a return home notification to an in-facility device installed at the facility ;
When controlling equipment installed in the facility in response to the transmission of the return home notification by the calling unit, confirmation information for confirming the execution content of the equipment , and the equipment in the facility. a communication unit that receives confirmation information generated in the in-facility device;
a notification unit that reports the confirmation information received by the communication unit ;
A common entrance device equipped with The communal entrance device according to claim 1, further comprising an operation section that accepts an operation for determining execution details of control of the device in response to a notification from the notification section. 3. The communal entrance device according to claim 2, wherein the operation section is also used for transmitting the return home notification in the calling section. When the notification unit causes the equipment installed in the facility to be controlled in response to the transmission of the return home notification by the calling unit, the notification unit causes the content of the control of the equipment to be confirmed if a predetermined condition is satisfied. The communal entrance device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which broadcasts information on. When the notifying unit causes the equipment installed in the facility to be controlled in response to the sending of the return home notification by the calling unit, the notifying unit is configured to control the equipment unless a predetermined condition is met. 5. The communal entrance device according to claim 4, which broadcasts information to notify the public entrance. 6. The communal entrance device according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined condition is that it is presumed that no one is present in the facility. When the notification unit executes control of equipment installed in the facility in response to the transmission of the notification of returning home by the calling unit, the notification unit requests to notify information for confirming the execution result of the control of the equipment. The communal entrance device according to any one of Items 1 to 6. An in-facility device that can be installed in any one of a collective facility where multiple facilities are assembled,
a reception unit that receives a return notification for calling the facility and notifying the return home from a common entrance device installed at a common entrance of the collective facility;
a control unit that generates confirmation information for confirming execution details of control of the equipment when the reception unit executes control of equipment installed in the facility by receiving the return home notification ;
a notification unit that reports the confirmation information generated by the control unit ;
In-facility equipment equipped with The in-facility device according to claim 8, further comprising an operation section that receives an operation for determining execution details of control of the device in response to a notification from the notification section. The in-facility device according to claim 9, wherein the operation unit is also capable of accepting an operation for deciding to refuse execution of control of the device. 10. The in-facility device according to claim 9, wherein the notification unit notifies the user of information for confirming the result of controlling the equipment when the equipment installed in the facility is controlled. A method for controlling an information terminal that communicates with at least one of an intercom system installed in a collective facility where a plurality of facilities are assembled, and an equipment control system that cooperates with the intercom system, the method comprising:
A common entrance device installed at a common entrance in the collective facility, and controlling equipment installed in any of the collective facilities based on the operation of the common entrance device in the intercom system. When the apparatus is to be executed, receiving confirmation information generated by an in-facility device installed in the facility and for confirming execution details of the control of the device from the in-facility device;
A control method comprising the step of notifying the received confirmation information. 13. The control method according to claim 12, further comprising the step of, when controlling equipment installed in the facility , notifying information for confirming the execution result of controlling the equipment. A program for causing a computer to execute the control method according to claim 12 or 13.

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