JP7439414B2 - bathroom system - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The disclosed embodiments relate to bathroom systems.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques for operating bathroom equipment using voice are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a bathroom system that controls a bathroom air conditioner based on a user's voice.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-259941

The above-mentioned conventional technology does not disclose a technique for suppressing water spouting that is not intended by the user when the shower is operated by voice.

One aspect of the embodiment has been made in view of the above, and provides a bathroom system that can suppress water spouting that is not intended by the user when the shower is operated by voice. With the goal.

A bathroom system according to one aspect of the embodiment is a bathroom system in which at least one bathroom device including a shower water discharging device is operated by voice, and includes an acquisition unit and a control unit. The acquisition unit acquires the user's voice. The control unit controls the bathroom equipment based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit. Further, the control unit determines that the shower water spouting operation has been accepted based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit, and the currently set water spouting temperature deviates from the preset audio permissible range. In this case, the water spouting device is controlled to start spouting water from the shower at a water spouting temperature within the permissible voice range.

By limiting the temperature of the water discharged when the shower starts discharging water by voice operation to within the voice permissible range, it is possible to prevent the shower from starting discharging water at a temperature that makes the user feel uncomfortable, for example. Therefore, according to the bathroom system according to one aspect of the embodiment, when the shower is operated by voice, it is possible to suppress water spouting that is not intended by the user.

The control unit controls the water discharging device to start discharging water from the shower at a temperature within the permissible audio range, and then changes the water temperature to a temperature that deviates from the permissible audio range based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit. When it is determined that the operation has been accepted, the water spouting device may be controlled to change the water spouting temperature.

By making it possible to change the temperature of the shower water by voice operation after the shower starts discharging water by voice operation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the convenience of voice operation.

When the control unit determines that the change operation has been received, the control unit may control the water spouting device to change the spouted water temperature to a water spouted temperature that deviates from the audio permissible range. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the convenience of voice operations.

The bathroom system according to one aspect of the embodiment may further include a presentation unit that presents information to the user. In this case, before controlling the water discharging device to change the water discharging temperature to a temperature that deviates from the voice permissible range, the control unit controls the presentation unit to confirm with the user whether or not the water temperature can be changed. You may do so. By confirming the intention of the user as to whether or not to change the water spouting temperature before changing the water spouting temperature of the shower, it is possible to suppress water spouting that is not intended by the user.

If the currently set water discharge temperature exceeds the audio permissible range, the control unit may control the water spouting device to start discharging water from the shower at the upper limit of the audio permissible range. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to an excessively large difference between the currently set water discharge temperature and the changed water discharge temperature.

The control unit may control the water spouting device to start discharging water from the shower at the lower limit of the sound permissible range when the currently set water spouting temperature is below the sound permissible range. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to an excessively large difference between the currently set water discharge temperature and the changed water discharge temperature.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, when the shower is operated by voice, it is possible to prevent water from being spouted unintentionally by the user.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a bathroom unit according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the bathroom system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a settable range and an audio permissible range. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a set temperature change process when the current set temperature exceeds the audio permissible range. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a set temperature change process when the current set temperature is below the audio permissible range. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the bathroom system.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Below, a form for implementing a bathroom system according to the present disclosure (hereinafter referred to as an "embodiment") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the bathroom system according to the present disclosure is not limited to this embodiment. Moreover, each embodiment can be combined as appropriate within the range that does not conflict with the processing contents. Further, in each of the embodiments below, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

In addition, in the embodiments described below, expressions such as "constant", "orthogonal", "perpendicular", or "parallel" may be used, but these expressions strictly do not mean "constant", "orthogonal", "parallel", etc. They do not need to be "perpendicular" or "parallel". That is, each of the above expressions allows for deviations in manufacturing accuracy, installation accuracy, etc., for example.

<Example of bathroom unit configuration>
First, an example of the configuration of a bathroom unit to which a bathroom system according to an embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a bathroom unit according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bathroom unit 100 according to the embodiment includes a bathroom 101, a bathtub 102, and a shower 103. The bathroom 101 has a plurality of side wall panels 101a, a ceiling panel 101b, and a floor panel 101c, and these panels 101a to 101c form a hexahedral bathroom space. A bathtub 102 and a shower 103 are arranged in this bathroom space.

The shower 103 includes a shower head having a sprinkler plate, etc., and a shower hose that supplies water (hot water) to the shower head. The shower head is held by a shower hook attached to the side wall panel 101a.

<Example of bathroom system configuration>
Next, an example of the configuration of a bathroom system applied to the bathroom unit 100 described above will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the bathroom system according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment includes a microphone 11, a speaker 12, a remote control 13, a temperature sensor 14, a control device 20, and bathroom equipment 30.

The microphone 11, the speaker 12, the remote control 13, and the temperature sensor 14 are provided inside the bathroom 101, that is, in the bathroom space. For example, the microphone 11 and the remote control 13 are provided on the side wall panel 101a of the bathroom 101, and the speaker 12 and the temperature sensor 14 are provided on the ceiling panel 101b of the bathroom 101. Note that these arrangements are not limited to the above example. For example, remote control 13 may be portable.

Microphone 11, speaker 12, remote control 13, and temperature sensor 14 are electrically connected to control device 20 by wire or wirelessly.

The microphone 11 is an example of an acquisition unit that acquires the user's voice. The audio acquired by the microphone 11 is input to the control device 20 .

The speaker 12 is an example of a presentation unit that presents information to the user, and presents information through audio output under the control of the control device 20.

Note that the presentation section is not limited to the speaker 12, and may be a display section such as a liquid crystal display, for example. That is, the presentation unit may visually present information to the user using images.

The remote control 13 has a plurality of buttons, such as physical buttons or soft buttons displayed on a touch panel, and accepts contact operations (press operations, touch operations, etc.) by the user. Information on the touch operation accepted by the remote controller 13 is input to the control device 20 .

Temperature sensor 14 measures the temperature within bathroom 101 . Information on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 14 is input to the control device 20.

The control device 20 is electrically connected to various bathroom equipment 30 related to the bathroom unit 100 by wire or wirelessly.

The bathroom equipment 30 includes, for example, a water discharging device 31, an air conditioning device 32, a lighting device 33, an AV device 34, and the like. The water discharging device 31 includes a shower faucet device and a water heater connected to the faucet device. The water heater is provided outside the bathroom 101, for example, and supplies hot water at a set temperature to a shower faucet device. The faucet device includes, for example, a solenoid valve and the like, and is connected to the above-mentioned water heater and water supply source. The faucet device controls the water discharge stop, water discharge temperature, water discharge flow rate, etc. of the shower 103 by adjusting the flow rate, mixing ratio, etc. of water supplied from a water supply source and hot water supplied from a hot water supply source.

Further, the water discharging device 31 includes an operating section such as a lever or a button. The operation unit is provided in the bathroom 101, and in addition to the voice operation described below, the user can also manually operate the operation unit to switch off the water discharge of the shower 103 and change the water temperature and flow rate. It is possible to change it.

The air conditioner 32 is provided, for example, on the ceiling panel 101b of the bathroom 101. The air conditioner 32 is, for example, a bathroom ventilation heating dryer, and has a heating function of blowing out hot air to warm the inside of the bathroom 101, and a drying function of blowing out air (for example, warm air) to dry clothes, etc. hung in the bathroom 101. , has a ventilation function to ventilate the inside of the bathroom 101, etc. Note that the air conditioner 32 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a ventilation fan having only a ventilation function.

The lighting equipment 33 is provided, for example, on the side wall panel 101a or the ceiling panel 101b of the bathroom 101, and illuminates the inside of the bathroom 101. The lighting device 33 may have a dimming function.

The AV device 34 is, for example, an audio component and has an audio reproduction function. Note that the AV equipment 34 may have a video playback function.

In addition to the above, the bathroom equipment 30 may include, for example, massage equipment, cleaning equipment, and the like. The massage device is installed in the bathtub 102, for example, and generates water flow and bubbles in the bathtub 102. The cleaning device sprays detergent, water (hot water), sterilizing water, etc. onto the floor panel 101c of the bathroom 101, for example.

The control device 20 can control the operation of the bathroom equipment 30 described above based on audio information input via the microphone 11 or touch operation information input via the remote controller 13.

For example, the control device 20 can control the water spouting device 31 to start spouting water from the shower 103 based on the user's voice saying “start the shower.” In this way, according to the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment, the bathroom equipment 30 can be operated by voice, so that convenience for the user can be improved.

However, while voice operations are highly convenient, there is a risk that inappropriate operations that are not intended by the user may be more likely to be performed than when operations are performed by direct touch.

For example, a user can easily and conveniently start water discharging from a shower using voice commands, but if the set temperature is too high or too low, the shower water may start at a temperature that is too high or too low. This may cause discomfort to the user.

Therefore, in the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment, when the user tries to start water spouting from the shower 103 by voice operation, the currently set water spouting temperature deviates from the preset allowable range. When the shower 103 is in the shower, the currently set water temperature is changed so that it falls within the allowable range, and then the shower 103 starts discharging water. This point will be specifically explained below.

<Example of configuration of control device>
First, a configuration example of the control device 20 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device 20 according to the embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 3, among the configurations included in the control device 20, the configuration related to water discharge control of the shower 103 is described, and other configurations are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 according to the embodiment includes a control section 21 and a storage section 22. The control unit 21 includes a recognition unit 21a, a change unit 21b, a device control unit 21c, and a confirmation processing unit 21d. The storage unit 22 stores set temperature information 22a and audio permissible range information 22b.

Note that the control device 20 includes, for example, a computer and various circuits having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an input/output port, etc. .

The CPU of the computer functions as the recognition section 21a, change section 21b, device control section 21c, and confirmation processing section 21d of the control section 21, for example, by reading and executing the evaluation program stored in the ROM. At least one or all of the recognition unit 21a, the change unit 21b, the device control unit 21c, and the confirmation processing unit 21d may be an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like. It may consist of hardware.

Further, the storage unit 22 corresponds to, for example, a RAM or an HDD. The RAM and HDD can store set temperature information 22a and audio permissible range information 22b. Note that the control device 20 may acquire the above-mentioned programs and various information via another computer or a portable recording medium connected via a wired or wireless network. Examples of recording media include hard disks (HD), flexible disks (FD), compact disks (CD), magnet optical disks (MO), and memory cards.

(About set temperature information and audio permissible range information)
The set temperature information 22a is information indicating the value of the temperature set as the upper limit of the water discharge temperature of the shower 103 (hereinafter referred to as "set temperature"). The set temperature is set for the water heater included in the water discharging device 31. For example, the user can change the set temperature within a preset settable range.

The audio permissible range information 22b is information indicating the upper limit and lower limit of the audio permissible range. Here, the audio permissible range will be explained with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a settable range and an audio permissible range.

The voice permissible range is a temperature range that defines the upper and lower limits of the water discharge temperature when water discharge from the shower 103 is started by voice operation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the audio permissible range is a temperature range narrower than the settable range, and is set within the settable range.

For example, if the upper limit of the settable range is 60°C and the lower limit is 20°C, the upper limit of the audio permissible range is set to 43°C, which is lower than 60°C, and the lower limit is set to 38°C, which is higher than 20°C. obtain. Thus, the audio permissible range is a temperature range that has an upper limit that is lower than the upper limit of the settable range and a lower limit that is higher than the lower limit of the settable range.

For example, by operating the remote controller 13, the user can set a set temperature that is the upper limit of the water discharge temperature of the shower 103 within a settable range of 20° C. or higher and 60° C. or lower. For example, the user can set the temperature of the shower 103 to 50°C. In this case, the user can adjust the water spouting temperature of the shower 103 within a temperature range of 20° C. or more and 50° C. or less, for example, by operating the operating section of the water spouting device 31.

However, if the preset temperature of the shower 103 is set to 50°C and the shower 103 starts discharging water by voice operation, there is a possibility that 50°C hot water may suddenly be splashed on the user. There is a risk of causing discomfort to people. In the bathroom system 1 according to the embodiment, by limiting the water temperature when the shower 103 starts discharging water by voice operation to a voice permissible range, the shower 103 starts discharging water at a water temperature that makes the user feel uncomfortable. suppressing things.

(About the recognition part)
The recognition unit 21a is realized, for example, by the control unit 21 executing a voice recognition application (not shown) stored in the storage unit 22. The recognition unit 21a specifies the content of the voice by performing voice recognition processing on the user's voice acquired by the microphone 11. For example, the recognition unit 21a converts the user's voice into text data, and identifies the bathroom appliance 30 to be operated and the content of the operation based on the converted text data. Note that the recognition unit 21a may transmit the voice data of the user's voice to the voice recognition server via the network, and may receive text data converted from the voice data by the voice recognition server from the voice recognition server.

(About the changed part)
When a voice operation to start discharging water from the shower 103 is performed, the changing unit 21b refers to the set temperature information 22a and the voice permissible range information 22b stored in the storage unit 22, and changes the current set temperature by voice. Determine whether it is within the allowable range. If the current set temperature is outside the audio permissible range, the changing unit 21b changes the current set temperature to a temperature within the audio permissible range.

Here, an example of the set temperature changing process by the changing unit 21b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a set temperature change process when the current set temperature exceeds the audio permissible range. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a set temperature change process when the current set temperature is below the audio permissible range.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the current set temperature exceeds 43° C., which is the upper limit of the audio permissible range, the changing unit 21b changes the current set temperature to 43° C., which is the upper limit of the audio permissible range.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, if the current set temperature is below 38°C, which is the lower limit of the audio permissible range, the changing unit 21b changes the current set temperature to 38°C, which is the lower limit of the audio permissible range. do.

Note that here, when the current set temperature exceeds the upper limit of the audio permissible range, the current set temperature is changed to the upper limit of the audio permissible range, but the change unit 21b is not limited to this. The current set temperature may be changed to a temperature lower than the upper limit of the audio permissible range. Similarly, when the current temperature setting is below the lower limit of the audio permissible range, the changing unit 21b may change the current temperature setting to a temperature higher than the lower limit of the audio permissible range.

Further, here, the set temperature after the change is made to be different depending on whether the current set temperature is above or below the audio permissible range. However, the changing unit 21b may change the set temperature to the same temperature in any case. That is, when the current set temperature deviates from the sound permissible range, the changing unit 21b may change the current set temperature to a certain temperature (for example, 39° C.) within the sound permissible range.

When the current set temperature is changed by the set temperature change process, the changing unit 21b updates the set temperature information 22a in the storage unit 22 with the changed set temperature. Note that, when the shower water discharge started by the voice operation is stopped, the changing unit 21b may perform a process of returning the set temperature changed by the set temperature change process to the set temperature before the change.

In addition to the above-mentioned set temperature change process, when the change unit 21b receives a change operation of the set temperature via the remote controller 13, for example, the change unit 21b performs a process of updating the set temperature information 22a according to the received change operation. For example, when an operation to change the set temperature from 45°C to 50°C is performed, the changing unit 21b changes the content of the set temperature information 22a to 50°C.

Furthermore, the changing unit 21b may change the upper limit or lower limit of the permissible audio range according to the temperature in the bathroom 101 measured by the temperature sensor 14. For example, the changing unit 21b may increase the upper and lower limits of the permissible audio range as the temperature in the bathroom 101 increases, and lower the upper and lower limits of the permissible audio range as the temperature in the bathroom 101 decreases. The temperature of the discharged water that makes people feel uncomfortable may vary depending on the person or the season. By changing the permissible audio range according to the temperature of the bathroom 101 measured by the temperature sensor 14, the changing unit 21b can automatically optimize the permissible audio range according to the season, for example.

Note that the changing unit 21b can also change the upper limit or lower limit of the audio permissible range according to an input operation to the remote controller 13.

(About the device control section)
The appliance control unit 21c controls the operation of the bathroom appliance 30 based on the result of the voice recognition process by the recognition unit 21a. For example, the device control unit 21c controls the water spouting device 31 to start spouting water from the shower 103 based on the user's voice saying, “Start the shower.”

Further, the device control unit 21c controls the water spouting device 31 to change the temperature of the shower 103 to 45°C based on the user's voice saying, for example, “set the shower temperature to 45°C”. Specifically, first, the changing unit 21b updates the set temperature information 22a to 45°C, and accordingly, the device control unit 21c controls the water discharging device 31 to change the temperature of the shower 103 to 45°C.

Note that in this embodiment, the above-mentioned voice permissible range is applied when the water spouting of the shower 103 is "started" by voice operation, and when the spouting water temperature is changed after the shower water spouting is started. does not apply to That is, after the user starts discharging water from the shower 103 by voice operation, the user can also change the temperature of the discharged water to a temperature that exceeds the voice permissible range. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the convenience of voice operations from decreasing.

(About the confirmation processing section)
The confirmation processing unit 21d determines whether or not the water temperature of the shower 103 may be changed when an operation to change the water temperature of the shower 103 is accepted by voice operation while the shower water discharge started by the voice operation continues. We will confirm the intention of the user. For example, the confirmation processing unit 21d causes the speaker 12 to output a voice such as "Are you sure you want to change the shower temperature to 45 degrees Celsius?".

Note that if the bathroom system 1 is equipped with a display unit as a presentation unit that presents information to the user, the confirmation processing unit 21d may ask questions such as “Are you sure you want to change the shower temperature to 45°C?” The following message may be displayed on the display unit.

<Specific operation of the bathroom system>
Next, the specific operation of the bathroom system 1 described above will be explained with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of processing executed by the bathroom system 1. Note that FIG. 7 shows a processing procedure related to water discharge from the shower 103, and a processing procedure related to operation control of other bathroom equipment 30 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 21 first shifts to standby mode (step S101). The standby mode is a mode in which voice operations are accepted.

Subsequently, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a voice operation to start discharging water from the shower 103 has been accepted by performing voice recognition processing on the voice acquired by the microphone 11 (step S102). In this process, if a voice operation to start discharging water from the shower 103 is not received (step S102, No), the control unit 21 shifts the process to a standby mode in step S101.

If it is determined in step S102 that the voice operation to start discharging water from the shower 103 has been accepted (step S102, Yes), the control unit 21 determines whether the current set temperature is within the voice permissible range ( Step S103).

In step S103, if it is determined that the current set temperature is within the audio permissible range (step S103, Yes), the control unit 21 sets the current set temperature stored in the storage unit 22 as the set temperature information 22a. The shower 103 starts discharging water (step S104).

On the other hand, in step S103, if the current set temperature is not within the voice permissible range, that is, if it deviates from the voice permissible range and the flow rate permissible range (step S103, No), the control unit 21 sets the current set temperature to the voice permissible range. The temperature is changed to within the range (step S105), and the shower 103 starts discharging water at the changed set temperature (step S104).

Subsequently, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a voice operation for changing the water temperature of the shower 103 has been accepted by performing voice recognition processing on the voice acquired by the microphone 11 (step S106). In this process, if it is determined that the voice operation to change the water temperature of the shower 103 has been accepted (step S106, Yes), the control unit 21 asks the user whether or not the water temperature of the shower 103 may be changed. A confirmation process is performed to confirm (step S107).

For example, the control unit 21 outputs a voice such as "Are you sure you want to change the shower temperature to 45° C.?" from the speaker 12. Thereafter, the control unit 21 enters a state in which it can accept the user's voice (answer to the above confirmation) for a preset time (for example, about 5 to 10 seconds).

Subsequently, the control unit 21 performs voice recognition processing on the voice input to the microphone 11 within the preset time, so that the user can receive a response that the water temperature of the shower 103 may be changed. It is determined whether or not it has been received from (step S108).

In step S108, if a response to the effect that the water temperature of the shower 103 may be changed is not received from the user (step S108, No), the control unit 21 moves the process to step S106 and changes the set temperature. The shower water continues to flow without any problems. In this case, the control unit 21 may cause the speaker 12 to output a voice such as "The operation has been canceled."

On the other hand, in step S108, if a response is received from the user that the water temperature of the shower 103 may be changed (step S108, Yes), the control unit 21 changes the set temperature according to the result of the voice recognition process. (Step S109).

When the process of step S109 is finished, or when the voice operation to change the water spouting temperature of the shower 103 is not accepted (step S106, No), the control unit 21 accepts the voice operation to stop the water spouting from the shower 103. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S110). In this process, if the voice operation to stop the water spouting of the shower 103 is not received (step S110, No), the control unit 21 moves the process to step S106 and continues the shower water spouting.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S110 that the voice operation to stop the water spouting from the shower 103 has been received (step S110, Yes), the control unit 21 controls the water spouting device 31 to stop the water spouting from the shower 103 (step S110, Yes). S111).

After that, the control unit 21 returns the set temperature changed in step S105 or step S109 to the set temperature before the change (step S112), and then shifts to the standby mode of step S101.

<Modified example>
The control unit 21 does not necessarily need to perform the confirmation process in step S107. That is, when the control unit 21 determines in step S106 that the voice operation for changing the water discharge temperature of the shower 103 has been accepted, the control unit 21 may change the set temperature without confirming the intention of the user.

Further, the control unit 21 may perform the confirmation process in step S107 only when a voice operation for changing the set temperature to a temperature that deviates from the voice permissible range is received. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in convenience due to the intervention of the confirmation process.

<Effect>
As described above, the bathroom system (for example, the bathroom system 1) according to the embodiment includes at least one bathroom device (for example, the water discharging device 31) for a shower (for example, the shower 103). This is a bathroom system in which bathroom equipment 30) is operated by voice, and includes an acquisition unit (for example, a microphone 11) and a control unit (for example, a control device 20). The acquisition unit acquires the user's voice. The control unit controls the bathroom equipment based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit. Further, the control unit determines that the shower water spouting operation has been received based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit, and the currently set water spouting temperature (as an example, the current set temperature) is set in advance. When the set audio permissible range is exceeded, the water discharging device is controlled to start discharging water from the shower at a water spouting temperature within the audio permissible range.

By limiting the temperature of the water discharged when the shower starts discharging water by voice operation to within the voice permissible range, it is possible to prevent the shower from starting discharging water at a temperature that makes the user feel uncomfortable, for example. Therefore, according to the bathroom system according to one aspect of the embodiment, when the shower is operated by voice, it is possible to suppress water spouting that is not intended by the user.

The control unit controls the water discharging device to start discharging water from the shower at a temperature within the permissible audio range, and then changes the water temperature to a temperature that deviates from the permissible audio range based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit. When it is determined that the operation has been accepted, the water spouting device may be controlled to change the water spouting temperature.

By making it possible to change the temperature of the shower water by voice operation after the shower starts discharging water by voice operation, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the convenience of voice operation.

When the control unit determines that the change operation has been received, the control unit may control the water spouting device to change the spouted water temperature to a water spouted temperature that deviates from the audio permissible range. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the convenience of voice operations.

The bathroom system according to one aspect of the embodiment may further include a presentation unit (for example, the speaker 12) that presents information to the user. In this case, the control unit controls the presentation unit to confirm with the user whether or not the water temperature can be changed before controlling the water discharging device to change the temperature of the water discharging to a temperature that deviates from the voice permissible range. You may do so. By confirming the intention of the user as to whether or not to change the water spouting temperature before changing the water spouting temperature of the shower, it is possible to suppress water spouting that is not intended by the user.

If the currently set water discharge temperature exceeds the audio permissible range, the control unit may control the water spouting device to start discharging water from the shower at the upper limit of the audio permissible range. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to an excessively large difference between the currently set water discharge temperature and the changed water discharge temperature.

The control unit may control the water spouting device to start discharging water from the shower at the lower limit of the sound permissible range when the currently set water spouting temperature is below the sound permissible range. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable due to an excessively large difference between the currently set water discharge temperature and the changed water discharge temperature.

Further advantages and modifications can be easily deduced by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the broader aspects of the invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

1 Bathroom system 11 Microphone 12 Speaker 13 Remote control 14 Temperature sensor 20 Control device 21 Control section 22 Storage section 30 Bathroom equipment 31 Water discharging device 32 Air conditioning equipment 33 Lighting equipment 34 AV equipment 100 Bathroom unit 101 Bathroom 101a Side wall panel 101b Ceiling panel 101c Floor surface Panel 102 Bathtub 103 Shower

Claims (6)

A bathroom system in which at least one bathroom appliance including a shower water discharging device is operated by voice,
an acquisition unit that acquires the user's voice;
a control unit that controls the bathroom equipment based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit;
The control unit includes:
It is determined that an operation to start water spouting from the shower is received based on the voice acquired by the acquisition unit when water spouting from the shower is stopped , and the currently set water spouting temperature is If it is determined that the water discharge temperature exceeds the voice permissible range that defines the upper and lower limits of the water discharge temperature when water discharge from the shower is started in response to a voice operation, the water discharge device is controlled to adjust the water discharge temperature to the currently set temperature. A bathroom system that changes the water discharge temperature to a temperature within the voice permissible range and then starts discharging water from the shower at a water discharge temperature within the voice permissible range. The control unit includes:
After controlling the water spouting device to start spouting water from the shower at a spouting water temperature within the audio permissible range, the water spouting temperature changes to a temperature that deviates from the audio permissible range based on the audio acquired by the acquisition unit. The bathroom system according to claim 1, wherein the bathroom system controls the water spouting device to change the spouting water temperature when it is determined that the changing operation has been received. The control unit includes:
The bathroom system according to claim 2, wherein when it is determined that the changing operation has been accepted, the water spouting device is controlled to change the spouting water temperature to a temperature that deviates from the audio permissible range. further comprising a presentation unit that presents information to the user,
The control unit includes:
Before controlling the water spouting device to change the spouting water temperature to a water spouting temperature that deviates from the audio permissible range, controlling the presentation unit to confirm with the user whether or not the spouting water temperature can be changed. , The bathroom system according to claim 3. The control unit includes:
Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the currently set water discharge temperature exceeds the audio permissible range, the water spouting device is controlled to start discharging water from the shower at the upper limit of the audio permissible range. Bathroom system described in one. The control unit includes:
Any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the currently set water discharge temperature is lower than the audio permissible range, the water spouting device is controlled to start discharging water from the shower at the lower limit of the audio permissible range. Bathroom system described in one.

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