JPH02268591A - Air conditioner controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the operation of an air conditioner on an interactive basis with a user's voice and a synthetic voice from an air conditioner main body by receiving a voice which is inputted to a portable operation part, and analyzing and recognizing it. CONSTITUTION:When the voice of a user is inputted to the microphone circuit 2 of the operation part 1, the voice is amplified and changed into an analog electric signal and an FM transmission part 3 imposes FM modulation and sends the FM-modulated signal into the air. An air conditioner control part 8 receives the FM radio wave signal sent out of the FM transmission part 3 of the operation part 1, amplifies and demodulates it, and a voice recognition part 10 collates the output voice signal from the FM reception part 9 with five kinds of voice standard patterns to be recognized and outputs the result. Consequently, after input operation for starting the voice interaction system, the air conditioner can be controlled and operated only by interaction using short words that a user uses daily without requiring any button operation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an operating section and a system for controlling and operating an air conditioner controlled by the operating section using a voice interaction method.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, the operation and operation of an air conditioner has been performed using an operation section provided within the air conditioner main body or a portable operation section provided outside the main body. A button to instruct the fan to stop, a button to set the desired room temperature, a button to set the fan's desired air volume, etc. are arranged separately, and the user generally selects these buttons and operates them by hand. there were. Incidentally, related devices of this type include, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 55-23881 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 56-37437.
For example, the number etc.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, when the user operates the button group arranged on the operation unit, the user must be familiar with the functions or operation methods, and there is no need to forget the operation method. , or if you do not understand, you must carefully read the instruction manual each time, or when operating in a dark room such as a bedroom, you may select the wrong button and drive the vehicle as intended. This may cause confusion to the user when performing driving operations.

The purpose of the present invention is to use as little or no operation buttons as possible,
This allows the air conditioner to be operated interactively using the user's voice and a synthesized sound from the air conditioner itself.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the air conditioner control device of the present invention provides an air conditioner control device that includes an operating section and an air conditioner main body that is controlled by the operating section. In the harmonic system, a first means for converting audio input into the portable operation unit into an electrical signal, and a second means for FM modulating and transmitting the output electrical signal from the first means; a third means for performing an operation to indicate that voice input is to be started when an air conditioner is to be controlled by a voice interaction method; and a fourth means for converting an output signal from the third means into a transmission code. and a fifth means for converting the output from the fourth means into an optical signal, and a control unit provided inside the air conditioner main body receives the FM waves from the second means. death,
a sixth means for amplifying and demodulating the optical signal; a seventh means for analyzing and recognizing the output from the sixth means; and receiving the optical signal from the fifth means and converting it into an electrical signal. an eighth means, and a ninth means for detecting the room temperature and converting it into an electrical signal.
and the above-mentioned means 7. 8th. 10th means for outputting an appropriate output signal based on the output from each of the 9th means; 11th means for outputting a synthesized speech signal based on the output from the 10th means; and 11th means. and a twelfth means for converting the output from the computer into audio.

[Function] According to the present invention, after the input operation to start the voice dialogue method is performed, the air conditioner can be controlled without the need for button operations by the user's simple dialogue using daily words. It is something that makes you familiar.

[Embodiment] First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows an air conditioner operation control unit of the first embodiment, which is composed of a portable operation unit 1 and an air conditioner control unit 8 provided in the air conditioner main body. The configuration is shown below. The operation unit 1 has means for instructing the air conditioner control unit 8 to operate the air conditioner, and the air conditioner control unit 8 controls the air conditioner main body.

In the operation unit 1, 2 is a microphone circuit. This shows the part that amplifies and converts the user's voice into an analog electrical signal when it is input.

3 is an FM transmitter, which has a function of FM modulating the input analog electrical signal and transmitting it in the air.

4 is a voice button, which is a push button for transmitting the start of voice input to the air conditioner control unit 8; Reference numeral 5 refers to a key human power unit that controls set values such as operation modes such as cooling, drying, and heating, room temperature, air volume, time of timer operation, etc. when operating, controlling, and operating the air conditioner by key operation. Consists of multiple setting keys for transmission to.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a transmission control unit, which has a processing function of creating transmission data corresponding to the input signal when inputting the output signal from the voice button 4 and the key input unit 5, and converting it into a digital serial output signal. For example, it is made up of a microcomputer.

Reference numeral 7 denotes an infrared transmitter, which transmits the serial output signal from the transmitter controller 6 into the air to the air conditioner controller 8 at an infrared carrier frequency of approximately 40 KHz, for example.

In the air conditioner control section 8, 9 is an FM reception section that receives the FM radio signal sent out from the FM transmission section 3 of the operation section 1, and amplifies and demodulates this.

Reference numeral 10 is a speech recognition unit that processes five standard speech patterns to be recognized, obtained from approximately 100 unspecified speakers.
Analyzes the audio signal output from the non-volatile memory unit that stores “stop”, “temperature”, “airflow” (high < “low”) and the FM receiver 9, compares it with the audio standard pattern, and outputs the result. It consists of a control section and a control section.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a voice synthesis section, which includes a nonvolatile memory section that stores predetermined voice data, a control section that combines the voice data to create a required synthesized voice pattern and outputs it as a digital signal, and a control section that outputs the serial output signal as an analog electrical signal. It is composed of a D/A converter that converts into a signal.

12 is an infrared receiver, which receives, amplifies, and demodulates the infrared carrier wave signal sent from the infrared transmitter 7 of the operation unit 1; 13 is a temperature sensor, which detects the room temperature;
4 is a humidity sensor, which detects humidity; 15 is a main body control section, which includes the voice recognition section 10 and the voice synthesis section 11;
Based on the recognition result information input from the voice recognition unit 10, the voice synthesis unit 11 controls the operating conditions of the air conditioner (stopping the operation, changing the set temperature, changing the air volume, etc.) as appropriate. Based on the input signal obtained from the infrared receiving section 12 and the input signal obtained from the infrared receiving section 12, the operating conditions of the air conditioner (start/stop, setting of operating mode, setting of room temperature, time setting of timer operation, etc.) are determined. ), the indoor fan motor 17, Outdoor fan motor 18, four-way valve 1
9. It has a function of outputting a control signal to the compressor 20 and controlling the air conditioner, and is composed of, for example, a microcomputer. Note that 16 is a speaker, which is a part that excites the analog electrical signal output from the voice synthesis section 11 into voice.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the first embodiment, and the function of each means shown in FIG. 1 will be explained according to FIG.

First, in step S1, the user presses the voice button 4 of the operation unit 1 to start operating the air conditioner using voice. When the voice button 4 is pressed, the transmission control unit 6
Corresponding transmission data (for example, an 8-bit signal) is created and output to the infrared transmitter 7 as a digital serial signal. The serial output signal is converted into an infrared carrier wave signal by the infrared transmitter 7 and sent to the infrared receiver 12 of the air conditioner controller 8 over the air.

Next, in step S2, when the main body control section 15 receives the serial signal received and amplified and demodulated by the infrared receiving section 12, it determines the operating state of the air conditioner.

If it is stopped, the process advances to step S3, and based on the input signal from the temperature sensor 13 that detects the room temperature, the speech synthesis unit 11 is instructed to start cooling (dry, heating) operation at **°C. ” and then sends the voice synthesis instruction to speaker 1.
6 to excite the synthesized sound. Here, the main body control unit 15 has 1, for example, a starting room temperature of 27°C or higher for cooling operation, a starting room temperature of 23°C to 27°C for drying operation, and a starting room temperature of 23°C for heating operation.
The initial values of the set temperatures are 27℃ and 25℃, respectively.
, 23° C., and the initial values of the air volume are set as strong wind and weak wind as 1 weak wind, respectively, and a program for the start state of operation is stored in advance.

After that, in step S4, the operation start process of the indoor fan motor 17, outdoor fan motor 18, four-way valve 19, and compressor 20 is performed based on the operation mode corresponding to the synthesized voice and the input signals from the temperature sensor 13 and the humidity sensor 14. Execute to end voice input.

On the other hand, if the air conditioner is in operation, the process advances to step S5, and the voice synthesis unit 11 displays the message "Currently, cooling (dry, heating)."
I'm driving. Do you want to stop? Do you want to change the temperature/air volume? ” is issued to excite the synthesized sound from the speaker 16, and then the speech recognition unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time.

After the user confirms the synthesized sound, in step S6,
Speak any of the words "stop,""temperature," and air volume toward the microphone circuit 2 of the operation unit 1.

The vocal sound is amplified by the microphone circuit 2 and converted into an analog electrical signal, which is FM-modulated by the FM transmitter 3 and then sent to the FM receiver 9 of the air conditioner controller 8.

In step S7, the main body control section 15 controls the voice recognition section 1.
0, the audio signal received by the FM receiver 9, amplified and demodulated is analyzed, and three of the five pre-registered standard audio patterns are selected: "stop,""temperature," and "airflow." Instructs control operations for checking against standard audio patterns. As a result, recognition processing is executed in the voice recognition section 10, and the recognition result is input to the main body control section 15.

Next, the process proceeds to step S8, and after the activation time of the voice recognition section 1o ends, the main body control section 15 determines the recognition state of the voice recognition section 10 based on the recognition result.

If the recognition is not successful, in step S9, the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to synthesize a voice, for example, “Please try again.” After exciting the synthesized voice from the speaker 16, the voice recognition unit 10 is activated. It remains activated for a predetermined period of time and returns to step S6.

If it is recognized, the process proceeds to step SIO, where the speech synthesis unit 11
For example, a voice synthesis instruction such as "Stop. (Or change the temperature. Or change the air volume.) If I'm wrong, please try again." is given, and the synthesized sound is excited from the speaker 16. After that, the voice recognition unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time. Such voice processing prompts the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or not, and is a necessary process when the voice recognition unit 1o makes an erroneous recognition.

After confirming the synthesized sound from the speaker 16, the user determines whether the recognition result is correct in step Sll. If it is not correct, the process returns to step S6. If it is correct, the process proceeds to step S12, and after the activation time of the voice recognition unit 10 has ended, the main body control unit 15 determines which state is ``temperature'', ``airflow'', or ``stopped''.

In the case of "stop", the process advances to step S13, where processing for stopping the operation of the indoor fan motor 17, outdoor fan motor 18, four-way valve 19, and compressor 20 is executed, and the voice input ends.

On the other hand, in the case of 'temperature' or 'air volume', step S14
Then, the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to synthesize the voice, for example, "Do you want to make it higher? Do you want to lower it?", and the speaker 1
After exciting the synthesized speech from step 6, the speech recognition unit 1o is activated for a predetermined period of time.

After the user confirms the synthesized sound, in step 15, the user utters one of the following words into the microphone circuit 2 of the operation unit 1: ``high''< ``pa low''. The voiced sound is amplified by the microphone circuit 2 and converted into an analog electrical signal, and then transmitted to the FM transmitter 3 by the FM transmitter 3.
After being subjected to M modulation, it is sent to the FM receiving section 9 of the air conditioner control section 8.

In step S16, the main body control unit 15 instructs the voice recognition unit 10 to analyze the voice signal received and amplified and demodulated by the FM reception unit 9, and determines whether one of the five pre-registered voice standard patterns is higher than 71. 14" instructs control for matching with two types of voice standard patterns. the result,
Recognition processing is executed in the speech recognition section 10, and the recognition result is input to the main body control section 15.

In step S17, after the activation time of the voice recognition unit 10 ends, the main body control unit 15 determines the L21! of the voice recognition unit 10 based on the recognition result. Determine the condition. If the recognition is not successful, in step S18, the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to synthesize a voice, for example, “I will appear once again.” After exciting the synthesized voice from the speaker 16, the voice recognition unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time and the process returns to step S15. If it can be recognized, the process advances to step S19, and the 'temperature'''
Determine either "air volume".

If it is "temperature", proceed to step S20, and if it is recognized as "high <", add 1 degree Celsius to the current set temperature, and if it is recognized as "low", the set temperature is subtracted, for example, 1 degree Celsius from the current set temperature. For example, for the speech synthesis unit 11,
After giving the voice instruction "Cooling (dry, heating) operation will start at **℃. If the temperature is not the desired temperature, the sound will appear again." After exciting the synthesized sound from the speaker 16, voice recognition The unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time.

Such voice processing is necessary when prompting the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or when the desired set temperature has not been reached even if the recognition result is correct.

If it is ``airflow'', the process advances to step S21, and if it is recognized as ``high <'', the current set airflow is changed to weak wind in a light wind (strong wind in a weak wind), and if it is recognized as ``low'', the current setting is changed. For example, when the air volume is strong, the set air volume is changed to weak wind (or light wind when it is weak wind), and the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to, for example, "cooling (dry, heating) operation in light wind (or weak wind, or strong wind)". "If the air volume is not the desired amount, please try again." is given, and the synthesized sound is excited from the speaker 16, and then the speech recognition unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time. Such voice processing is necessary when prompting the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or when the desired set air volume has not been reached even if the recognition result is correct.

After confirming the synthesized sound from step S20 or step 521, the user determines whether the temperature or air volume is the desired temperature or air volume in step S22.

If the desired temperature or air volume is not achieved, step S15
Return to On the other hand, if the desired temperature or air volume is achieved, the process proceeds to step S23, and after the activation time of the voice recognition unit 10 ends, the main body control unit 15 performs step S20 or step S23.
Operation mode and temperature sensor 1 corresponding to synthesized voice in 21
3 and the humidity sensor 14, the indoor fan motor 17, the outdoor fan motor 18, and the four-way valve 19
- Execute the operation change process for the compressor 20 and end the voice input process.

In addition, in this embodiment, the driving operation can also be performed using the key human power section 5, and when the key human power section is operated.

Voice input operation is canceled. Therefore, if there is an erroneous recognition in step S8 or step S17, this can be avoided by using the operating means of the key manual section.

Second Embodiment FIG. 2 shows the configuration of an air conditioner control section 21 in which the operating section shown in FIG. 1 is also provided within the air conditioner main body.

2 is a microphone circuit, which amplifies and converts the voice uttered by the user into an analog electrical signal; 10 is a voice recognition unit, which receives audio from approximately 100 unspecified speakers; 6 types of voice standard patterns to be recognized (“Voice” “Stop” “Temperature” “Airflow”
It is comprised of a non-volatile memory section that stores the audio signal (I#low''), and a control section that analyzes the audio signal output from the microphone circuit 2, compares it with the audio standard pattern, and outputs the result.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a voice synthesis section, which includes a non-volatile memory section that stores predetermined voice data, a control section that combines the voice data to create a required synthesized voice pattern and outputs it as a digital signal, and a control section that outputs the digital signal as a digital signal. It is composed of a D/A converter that converts into a signal.

13 is a temperature sensor, which is a part that detects room temperature.

14 is a humidity sensor, which is a part that detects humidity.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a main body control unit, which controls the control operations of the voice recognition unit 10 and the voice synthesis unit 11, and also controls the operating conditions (stopping, setting, etc.) of the air conditioner based on the recognition result information input from the voice recognition unit 10. the temperature sensor 13 and the humidity sensor 1;
Based on the input signal detected by 4 and the operating conditions obtained from the voice recognition unit 10, the indoor fan motor 1
7. The outdoor fan motor 18, the four-way valve 19, and the function of outputting control signals to the compressor 20 to control the air conditioner.1: For example, it is composed of a microcomputer. In addition, 16 is a speaker, which is a part that excites the analog electrical signal outputted from the voice synthesis section 11 into voice.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the second embodiment, and the function of each means in FIG. 2 will be explained as follows according to FIG.

First, in step P1, the user utters the same word "voice/voice" twice to the air conditioner at an effective volume, and starts operating the air conditioner by voice. It is assumed that before the start of the driving operation, the main body control section 15 puts the voice recognition section 10 into an activated state.

In step P2, the main body control section 15 controls the voice recognition section 1.
0, the audio signal output from the microphone circuit 2 is analyzed and one of six pre-registered standard audio patterns is selected.
Instructs a control operation to match the speech eA quasi-pattern of one type of speech.As a result, recognition processing is executed in the speech recognition section 10, and the recognition result is input to the main body control section 15.

In step P3, the main body control unit 15 determines whether a recognition result of "speech...speech" has been obtained. If the recognition result is not obtained, the process returns to step P1 and steps P, P2, and P3 are repeated in sequence. If a recognition result is obtained, the operation of the voice recognition unit 10 is stopped and the process proceeds to step P4.

In step P4, the main body control unit 15 determines the operating state of the air conditioner.

If it is stopped, the process proceeds to step P5, and based on the input signal from the temperature sensor 13 that detects the room temperature, the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to, for example, "cooling (dry, heating) at wood*℃".
Start driving. ” to the speaker 1.
6 to excite the synthesized sound. Here, the main body control unit 15 sets the initial value of the set temperature, for example, to set the starting room temperature of the cooling operation to 27°C or higher, the starting room temperature of the drying operation to 23°C to 27°C, and the starting room temperature of the heating operation to 23°C or lower. 27℃,
25 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, the initial values of air volume are strong wind 2 weak wind, respectively.
It is assumed that a program for an operation start state that is determined to be a weak wind is stored in advance.

Thereafter, in step P6, operation start processing of the indoor fan motor 17, outdoor fan motor 18, 4jf valve 19, and compressor 20 is performed based on the operation mode corresponding to the synthesized voice and the input signals from the temperature sensor 13 and the humidity sensor 14. Execute to end voice input.

On the other hand, if the air conditioner is in operation, the process proceeds to step P7, where it sends a message to the voice synthesis unit 11 such as "Currently, cooling (dry, heating) is in operation. Do you want to stop it? Do you want to change the temperature and air volume? ” and gives an instruction using a synthesized voice, and the speaker 1
After exciting the synthesized speech from step 6, the speech recognition section 10 is operated for a predetermined period of time.

After confirming the synthesized sound, the user responds to step P8.
One of the words "stop", "temperature", and "airflow" is uttered.The uttered sound is amplified by the microphone circuit 2, converted into an analog electrical signal, and inputted to the voice recognition section 10.

In step P9, the main body control section 15 controls the voice recognition section 1.
0, the audio signal is analyzed and one of the six pre-registered audio standard patterns is selected as ``Stop'', ``II Temperature'', ``Air Volume''.
This command instructs control operations for matching with the three types of standard voice patterns. the result.

Recognition processing is executed in the speech recognition section 10, and the recognition result is input to the main body control section 15.

Next, the process proceeds to step PLO, and after the operating time of the voice recognition section 1o ends, the main body control section 15 determines the recognition state of the voice recognition section 10 based on the recognition result.

If the recognition is not successful, in step pH, the voice synthesis unit 11 is instructed to synthesize the voice, for example, “Mou-do Ohara Ishimasu,” and after exciting the synthesis from the speaker 16, the voice recognition unit 1. is activated for a predetermined period of time and returns to step P8.

If it is recognized, the process proceeds to step P12, where the speech synthesis unit 11
For example, a voice synthesis instruction such as "Stop. (Or change the temperature. Or change the air volume.) If the jiff is incorrect, please try again." is given, and the synthesized sound is excited from the speaker 16. After that, the voice recognition unit 1o is activated for a predetermined period of time. This voice processing prompts the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or not, and the voice recognition unit 1
This is necessary processing when 0 is incorrectly recognized.

After confirming the synthesized sound from the speaker 16, the user determines whether the recognition result is correct in step P13. If not correct, return to step P8.

If it is correct, the process proceeds to step P14, and after the operation time of the voice recognition unit 1o ends, the main body control unit 15 determines whether the state is “air temperature”, “air volume”, or “stop”.

In the case of "stop", proceed to step P15, where the indoor fan motor 17, outdoor fan motor 18, four-way valve 19, compression f
The i20 operation stop process is executed and the voice input process is ended.

On the other hand, in the case of 'temperature' or 11 air volume, step P1
Proceeding to step 6, a voice synthesis instruction is given to the voice synthesis unit 11, for example, "Do you want to make it higher? I would like to make it lower."
After exciting the synthesized speech from step 6, the speech recognition unit 10 is activated for a predetermined period of time.

After confirming the synthesized sound, the user selects "high<" according to the situation at a volume that can be recognized by the air conditioner in step P17.
Say one word “lowly”. The vocal sound is amplified by the microphone circuit 2, converted into an analog electrical signal, and inputted to the speech recognition section 10.

In step P18, the main body control unit 15 instructs the voice recognition unit 10 to analyze the voice signal and select two voice standard patterns of ``P-high''<``P-low'' among the six types of pre-registered voice standard patterns. Instructs control operations for verification. As a result, recognition processing is executed in the voice recognition section 10, and the recognition result is input to the main body control section 15.

In step P19, after the activation time of the voice recognition section 10 ends, the main body control section 15 determines the recognition state of the voice recognition section 10 based on the recognition result.

If the recognition is not successful, in step P20, the voice synthesizer 11 is instructed to use the synthesized voice "Mou-do Ohara Ishimasu." After exciting the synthesized voice from the speaker 16, the voice recognizer 10 is activated. It remains in the operating state for a predetermined time and returns to step P17.

If it can be recognized, proceed to step P21, and check the 'temperature'
If it is "temperature", proceed to step P22, and if it is recognized as "high", add 1 degree Celsius to the current set temperature. If it is recognized as "low", the current set temperature is changed. For example, by changing the set temperature by subtracting 1 degree Celsius, the speech synthesis unit 11 will say, for example, "Cooling (dry, dry,
(heating) operation begins. If the temperature is not what you want, please try again. '' after excitation of the synthesized voice from the speaker 16, the voice recognition unit 1
0 is activated for a predetermined period of time. Such voice processing is necessary when prompting the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or when the desired set temperature has not been reached even if the recognition result is correct.

If it is "air volume", the process advances to step P23, and if it is recognized as high<'', the current set air volume is set to, for example, a weak wind in a light wind (a strong wind in a weak wind).

If it is recognized as "low", change the current set air volume to, for example, weak wind in strong winds (breeze in weak winds), and send the voice synthesis unit 11 to [breeze (or weak wind, or strong wind)]. The air conditioner (dry) operation will start.If the air volume is not the desired amount, please try again. Put it into working condition.

Such voice processing is necessary when prompting the user to judge whether the recognition result is correct or when the desired set air volume has not been reached even if the recognition result is correct.

After confirming the synthesized sound from step P22 or step P23, the user determines whether the temperature or air volume is the desired temperature or air volume in step P24.

If the desired temperature or air volume is not achieved, step P17
Return to

On the other hand, if the desired temperature or air volume is achieved, the process proceeds to step P25, and after the operation time of the voice recognition section 10 is over, the main body control section 1
5, the indoor fan motor 17, the indoor fan motor 18, the four-way valve 19, and the compressor 2o are controlled based on the operation mode corresponding to the synthesized voice in step P22 or step P23 and the input signals from the temperature sensor 13 and the humidity sensor 14. The one-turn change process is executed and the voice input process is ended.

[Effects] The user can control the operation of the air conditioner by simply operating one voice button and speaking five independent everyday words (stop, temperature, airflow, high, low). This greatly improves usability compared to the conventional multiple and complicated keys. Furthermore, since the air conditioner can be operated in an interactive manner in which the voice recognition section is activated only for a predetermined period of time, errors in operation control operations can be reliably prevented.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a first embodiment according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of a second embodiment according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and Fig. 4 is a control content of the second embodiment according to the present invention. FIG.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In an air conditioner comprising a portable operating section and a control section provided in the air conditioner main body controlled by the operating section, voice input to the portable operating section is provided. a first means for converting the output from the first means into an electrical signal; a second means for modulating the output from the first means into an FM wave and transmitting it; a third means for inputting a start state of audio input; a fourth means for converting the output signal into a transmission code when inputting the output from the means; and a fifth means for converting the output of the transmission code from the fourth means into an optical signal; A control unit provided in the air conditioner body includes a sixth means for receiving and demodulating the FM waves from the second means, and a seventh means for analyzing and recognizing the output from the sixth means. , the fifth
an eighth means for receiving an optical signal from the means and converting it into an electrical signal; a ninth means for detecting room temperature and converting it into an electrical signal; and outputs from each of the seventh, eighth, and ninth means. a tenth means for outputting a synthesized speech signal based on the input signal, an eleventh means for outputting a synthesized speech signal based on the output from the tenth means, and a A control device for an air conditioner, comprising: twelfth means for converting the output into audio. 2. In an air conditioner controlled by a control unit provided in the air conditioner main body, a first means for inputting sound and converting it into an electrical signal;
a second means for analyzing and recognizing the audio signal output from the means;
a third means for detecting room temperature and converting it into an electrical signal; a fourth means for detecting humidity and converting it into an electrical signal; and outputs from the second, third and fourth means are inputted. and a fifth means for sending an appropriate output signal based on the input;
An air conditioner comprising: a sixth means for outputting a synthesized audio signal based on the output from the fifth means; and a seventh means for converting the output from the sixth means into sound. Control device.