JPWO2016181852A1 - Bedding dryer, bedding dryer operation management system and home appliance operation management system - Google Patents

Abstract

The bedding dryer includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. And a hot air supply means that is built into the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side. The control means defines at least one of a movement path of the main body case, a timing at which the hot air supply means supplies hot air in the middle of the movement path, and an ability of the hot air supply means to supply hot air. Stores the program. The control means determines the movement path of the main body case based on the specific information of the first bedding.

Description

  The present invention relates to a bedding dryer, an operation management system for bedding dryers, and an operation management system for home appliances.

  As a conventional futon dryer, Patent Document 1 discloses that a hot air for drying is forcibly blown into a bag for drying placed between a mattress and a comforter. This futon dryer blows warm air from the bag so that the warm air can reach the two futons.

  Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a futon dryer that forcibly supplies hot air directly between a mattress and a comforter without using a bag. In this futon dryer, a main body is placed on the outside of a mattress and a comforter, and hot air is blown between two futons from a duct-shaped hot air outlet of the main body.

  On the other hand, although it is not the purpose of drying a futon, the vacuum cleaner for the purpose of collecting the dust of a mattress and a comforter is described in patent document 3. FIG. In this vacuum cleaner, a main body with an electric blower and a dust collecting filter is installed between two futons, and the motor is moved along a rail fixed to the outside of the two futons. It is moved by the power of, and dust is removed along with this movement.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-78518 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-64826 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-125281

In the futon dryer shown in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the user to place a drying bag on the mattress in advance and cover the comforter in this state.
Moreover, in the futon dryer shown in patent document 2, since the warm air is blown from the main body placed outside the mattress and the comforter, the hot air does not reach the position far from the main body of the futon dryer, There was a problem that it could not be sufficiently dried.
Furthermore, when adopting a method of moving along the rails installed on the outside of the mattress and the comforter as shown in Patent Document 3, the bedding dryer and the like, the moving rail or the like Construction such as installing mechanical structures in advance is required. For this reason, it is difficult to adopt such a bedding dryer in a general household.

  The objective of this invention is improving the convenience of the user in dryer of beddings, such as a futon.

  The bedding dryer according to the first invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves on the upper surface of the first bedding, and hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side. The control means defines at least one of a movement path of the main body case, a timing at which the hot air supply means supplies hot air in the middle of the movement path, and an ability of the hot air supply means to supply hot air. Stores the program. The control means determines the movement path of the main body case based on the specific information of the first bedding.

  The bedding dryer according to the second invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves on the upper surface of the first bedding, a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows out hot air toward the first bedding side, and a radio for acquiring information from outside the main body case by wireless communication And a communication means. The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path. The control means determines at least one of the energization time of the hot air supply means and the moving path based on the information received via the wireless communication means.

  A bedding dryer according to a third aspect of the invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding, and hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows out hot air toward the first bedding side. . The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path. The control means determines the movement path of the main body case based on the driving time information input by the user.

  A bedding dryer according to a fourth aspect of the invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding; a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side; Input means for selectively inputting one of the desired drying areas to the control means. The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path. The control means determines the movement path of the main body case based on the desired drying area input by the input means.

  A bedding dryer according to a fifth aspect of the invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding; a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side; Input means for selectively inputting one of the movement paths to the control means. The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit. The control unit controls the mechanical drive unit based on the movement path input by the input unit.

  A bedding dryer according to a sixth aspect of the invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding, a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side, and the main body case And an optical detection unit that detects whether or not the first bedding is present in the traveling direction and transmits a signal corresponding to the detection result to the control means. The power supply to the hot air supply means is controlled by the control means. The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path. When the control unit receives a signal indicating the absence of the first bedding from the optical detection unit, the control unit causes the mechanical drive unit to stop driving or perform a predetermined avoidance operation and supply power to the hot air supply unit. To stop.

  The bedding dryer according to the seventh invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit, A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding; a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding; Input means for selecting one of a plurality of drying areas set on the bedding and transmitting information on the selected drying area to the control means. The control means stores a control program that defines the movement path of the main body case based on the drying area information input from the input means. The input means is a command signal for performing a drying operation under different conditions when the first drying area is selected from the plurality of drying areas and when a drying area other than the first drying area is selected. Is transmitted to the control means.

  The bedding dryer according to the eighth invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit, A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding; a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding; Input means for selecting either the drying area at the center of the upper surface of the bedding or the drying area at the periphery of the center of the upper surface and inputting information on the selected drying area to the control means. The control means stores a control program that defines the movement path of the main body case. The movement path is such that the movement from the movement start point to the movement end point of the main body case is continuous, and a plurality of lines are arranged concentrically with a specific point at the center of the first bedding as a center. Set to

  The bedding dryer according to the ninth aspect of the invention moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force and the mechanical drive unit. A main body case, a hot air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing hot air toward the first bedding side, a control means for controlling the mechanical drive unit by sending a command signal and controlling the hot air supply means . The control means stores a control program for moving the main body case along a predetermined movement path and causing the hot air supply means to supply hot air along the movement path. The main body case has a bilaterally symmetric shape when viewed in a vertical longitudinal section perpendicular to the traveling direction of the movement path. Further, the upper surface of the main body case is formed in a three-dimensional curved surface.

  The bedding dryer according to the tenth invention includes a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and a mechanical drive unit that receives the command signal from the control unit, A main body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding, a hot air supply means that is built in the main body case and blows hot air toward the first bedding side, and the main body case A dirt detector that irradiates light on the upper surface of the first bedding in the middle of the movement path of the main body case and shoots a reflected light state of the irradiated light, and measurement data from the dirt detector And a bedding stain determination unit that counts and reports the degree of stain on the first bedding.

  An operation management system for a bedding dryer according to an eleventh aspect of the invention is a bedding dryer that moves along the upper surface of the bedding to be dried, supplies warm air toward the bedding, and moves along a predetermined movement path. And an information communication terminal device having an input / output unit for short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer. The bedding dryer incorporates a control device that controls the operating conditions of the bedding dryer. According to at least any one information of bedding specific information and sleeping time information provided from the input / output unit of the information communication terminal device, the control device is at least one of the moving route of the bedding dryer and the drying operation time. Set one.

  An operation management system for a bedding dryer according to a twelfth aspect of the invention includes a main body case that moves along a predetermined movement path set on the upper surface of the first bedding by a mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from a control device. And an integrated management device that communicates with the bedding dryer and other home appliances and collects operation information of the bedding dryer and home appliances in a concentrated manner. A control program for determining a movement route is stored in the control device of the bedding dryer. The integrated management device includes a sleep determination unit that acquires sleep time information about a sleeping person in the first bedding, a storage device that stores sleep time information acquired by the sleep determination unit, and sleep time information that is stored in the storage device. And an input / output unit for transmitting to the bedding dryer. The control device of the bedding dryer acquires the sleeping time information stored in the storage device from the integrated management device before the start of the drying operation, and determines the conditions for the drying operation based on the acquired sleeping time information.

  A home appliance operation management system according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a bedding dryer having a main body case in which an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air inlet are formed and the upper surface of the first bedding is moved by self-propulsion. An integrated management device that individually communicates with a plurality of home appliances including a bedding dryer and collects operation information of the plurality of home appliances in a concentrated manner, and is transmitted from the integrated management device via a wireless communication circuit And an information server that analyzes surface dirt measurement data of the first bedding and analyzes the degree of dirt. The bedding dryer has an input / output unit that wirelessly transmits imaging information of the upper surface of the first bedding imaged along the movement path of the main body case to the integrated management apparatus. The integrated management device includes a storage device that receives and stores dirt determination information from the bedding dryer, an input / output unit that can wirelessly transfer the stain determination information stored in the storage device to the information server, and the information server And a control unit that transmits information on the result of the dirt determination analysis received from the input / output unit to an information communication terminal device or a home appliance having a display screen among a plurality of home appliances.

  A bedding dryer according to a fourteenth aspect of the invention includes a main body case, a mechanical drive unit that generates a propulsive force, a control device that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit, and air sucked from outside the main body case. An electric blower that blows out toward the bedding, an electric heating source that heats the air blown out by the electric blower, and a power supply circuit that supplies power to the control device. The mechanical drive unit, the control device, the electric blower, the electric heating source, and the power supply circuit are built in the main body case. The main body case moves on the upper surface of the first bedding by a mechanical drive unit that receives a command signal from the control device, and the control device centrally controls energization of the electric blower and the electric heating source. The control device stores a control program that defines the content of the drying operation. The control program includes a first step for waiting for input of information indicating the size of the first bedding and information indicating the drying range after the user turns on the main power switch, and an input result in the first step. And a second step of notifying the user of the operating conditions according to the above.

According to this invention, it is possible to provide a bedding dryer that is highly convenient for the user.
Moreover, according to the operation management system of the bedding dryer of the present invention, a convenient operation management system capable of controlling the operation of the bedding dryer by utilizing the information transmission function of the integrated management device or the information communication terminal device can be provided.
Furthermore, according to the operation management system for home appliances of the present invention, the bedding dryer acquires imaging information of the upper surface of the first bedding. In response to the provision of this acquired information, the information server analyzes the degree of bedding contamination in detail. The user and other residents of the bedding dryer can confirm the result of the bedding stain state judgment by the information server, which is highly convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the first invention, it is possible to automatically dry a wide range of objects to be dried without using a bag for drying. In addition, the hot air supply timing, the amount of hot air, and the like are automatically controlled, so that it is easy to use.

  According to the bedding dryer of the second invention, it is possible to automatically dry a wide range of objects to be dried without using a bag for drying. Moreover, since information is acquired by radio communication from the outside of the main body case, and the control device automatically determines the movement route, the operation time, and the like based on the information, it is convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the third aspect of the present invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Moreover, it can drive | operate according to the input of the driving time from a user, and is convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the fourth aspect of the present invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Moreover, the operation according to the selected dry desired area (including the desired dry area ratio with respect to the entire area) can be performed, and the usability is good.

  According to the bedding dryer of the fifth invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. In addition, by selecting the length of the moving path along which the main body case moves, a drying operation can be performed for a range desired by the user, which is easy to use.

  According to the bedding dryer of the sixth aspect of the present invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Further, it is possible to optically detect that the first bedding is not in a normal position in the movement path along which the main body case moves, and to prevent the first bedding from falling off. Moreover, in the state where there is no first bedding, the drying operation is not started. In other words, the start of operation in an abnormal state is prevented before it is convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the seventh aspect of the invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Different operating conditions can be set for each of at least two areas on the upper surface of the mattress. For this reason, only the foot side or the chest side can be designated and desired driving can be performed, which is convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the eighth invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Moreover, since the movement path is continuous around a specific point in the center of the mattress, the drying operation can be performed with reference to the center of the mattress. In addition, since the movement route is set so as to be connected by a line from the movement start point to the end point, the main body case can be efficiently operated and operated, which is convenient.

  According to the bedding dryer of the ninth invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. In addition, since the upper surface of the main body case is formed in a three-dimensional curved surface, the frictional force that interferes with the progress by contacting the lower surface of the comforter when the main body case is moved is reduced. Thereby, it can move on the mattress with a small electric power source (energy).

  According to the bedding dryer of the tenth invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a bag for drying. Also, a stain detection unit that irradiates light on the upper surface of the bedding and shoots the reflected light state, and a bedding stain determination unit that aggregates measurement data from the detection unit to obtain the degree of dirt on the mattress. Therefore, the degree of dirt on the bedding can be optically measured simultaneously with the drying of the bedding. In addition, since the dirt detection unit and the determination unit are measured by optical means when the main body case moves inside the space between the two beddings, it is not necessary to prepare a special shielding object for the measurement. Is good.

  According to the bedding dryer of the eleventh aspect of the invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag that is placed between two beddings. Moreover, since the information required for driving | operation can be input from an information communication terminal device and the operating condition by the side of a bedding dryer can be set, the operation system of bedding dryer which is easy to use can be provided.

  According to the operating system of the bedding dryer of the twelfth aspect of the invention, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. In addition, using the information providing function of the integrated management device having the function of wirelessly communicating with the bedding dryer and other home appliances, the sleeping time information is acquired from the integrated management device, and the bedding dryer side based on the information Operating conditions can be set. Thereby, the operation management system of a user-friendly bedding dryer can be provided.

  According to the operation management system for home appliances of the thirteenth aspect, the bedding dryer that moves by self-propulsion power integrates the shooting information of the upper surface of the first bedding acquired in the process of moving the upper surface of the bedding. The device obtains wireless communication inside the home. This information can be analyzed in detail by an information server that analyzes the degree of bedding contamination. Moreover, the integrated management apparatus transmits the analysis result to the home appliance having a display screen such as an information communication terminal device or a TV receiver, and the user of the bedding dryer and other residents can check the state of bedding dirt. For this reason, the utilization function of the driving information which the integrated management apparatus has is further enhanced. A comfortable living space can be realized by using clean bedding.

  According to the bedding dryer of the fourteenth aspect of the invention, there is no need for a bag for drying that is placed between the mattress and the comforter to be dried. In addition, by specifying the size of the first bedding and the drying range, the drying can be automatically completed by automatic control by the control device, which is easy to use. Furthermore, after the main power switch is turned on, if the user inputs two pieces of information on the size of the mattress that the user desires to dry or clean and the information on the range that the user desires to dry, the condition for starting the operation according to the input result, for example, The time required for drying is notified to the user. As a result, an easy-to-use bedding dryer without any user input setting error can be obtained.

It is a schematic diagram of one household using the bedding dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the external communication structure of one household to which the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of one household integrated management system using the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the information communication terminal device used in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5 taken along line AA. It is a 1st block diagram which shows the internal structure of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 2nd block diagram which shows the internal structure of the bedding dryer of FIG. It is the 1st explanatory view showing the movement course (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 6 is a fourth flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5. It is explanatory drawing of the timing of intermittent movement of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5, and electric power supply. FIG. 6 is a second explanatory diagram showing a movement path (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5. It is a 5th flowchart which shows control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement path | route (trajectory) at the time of the stain | pollution | contamination determination of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 6th flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of the cleaning-only driving | operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 7th flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of the cleaning-only driving | operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is an 8th flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of the cleaning-only driving | operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 6 is a list of main driving courses (driving modes) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5. It is a 9th flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of the stain determination of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a 10th flowchart which shows the operation | movement at the time of the stain determination of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an eleventh flowchart illustrating an operation of reading operation conditions from the information communication terminal device in the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 12 is a twelfth flowchart illustrating an operation for reading operating conditions from the information communication terminal device in the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5. It is a front view which shows an example of the information communication terminal device used for this invention. It is the 1st front view for demonstrating the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. It is the 2nd front view for demonstrating the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. It is the 3rd front view for demonstrating the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st modification of the movement path | route (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd modification of the movement path | route (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the bedding dryer which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
The first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of one household using the bedding dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an external communication configuration of one home to which the bedding dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of one home integrated management system using the bedding dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the information communication terminal device used in FIG. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal configuration of the bedding dryer according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a first block diagram showing an internal configuration of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a second block diagram showing the internal configuration of the bedding dryer of FIG. FIG. 9 is a first explanatory diagram showing a movement route (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a first flowchart showing a control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a second flowchart showing the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a third flowchart showing the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a fourth flowchart showing the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of intermittent movement and power supply of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a second explanatory diagram illustrating a movement path (trajectory) of the bedding dryer illustrated in FIG. 5. FIG. 16 is a fifth flowchart showing the control operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement path (trajectory) when the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 18 is a sixth flowchart showing the operation during the cleaning-only operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a seventh flowchart showing the operation during the cleaning-only operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is an eighth flowchart showing the operation during the cleaning-only operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a list of main operation courses (operation modes) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a ninth flowchart showing an operation when the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a tenth flowchart showing the operation of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is an eleventh flowchart for explaining the operation of causing the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5 to read operating conditions from the information communication terminal device. FIG. 25 is a twelfth flowchart illustrating an operation of causing the bedding dryer shown in FIG. 5 to read operating conditions from the information communication terminal device. FIG. 26 is a front view of the information communication terminal device used in the present invention. FIG. 27 is a first front view for explaining the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. FIG. 28 is a second front view for explaining the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. FIG. 29 is a third front view for explaining the display content transition of the information communication terminal device of FIG. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a first modified example of the movement route (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a second modification of the movement route (trajectory) of the bedding dryer shown in FIG.

(Definition)
“Household appliances” EE refers to electrical devices designed primarily for use at home. The home appliance EE includes a bedding dryer 20 and a household appliance KP in the kitchen which will be described later, video equipment such as a television receiver 2, an air conditioner 3, an air treatment machine such as an air purifier and an air deodorizer, and an electric stove. Heating equipment such as a vacuum cleaner, an electric washing machine (including a drying function), and a hot water supply device (including a hot water tank) used for a bath. In the following description, the home appliance EE includes the bedding dryer 20 unless otherwise specified.

The “identification information” of the home appliance EE is information for specifying the home appliance EE, which is information specific to the home appliance EE, and is important information that is necessary for performing accurate repairs and inspections. is there. For example, specifically, the following is included in the identification information, but is not limited thereto.
(1) Manufacturer name of home appliances (2) Model name (3) Model number (4) Rated power consumption (5) Date of purchase (In many cases, this is the date of the quality assurance period of the manufacturer or distributor. )
(6) Date of start of use (for dishwashers, this is the date of legal inspection)
(7) Quality Assurance Number The legal inspection of (6) above is based on the “Long-term Product Safety Check System” newly established in the “Consumer Product Safety Act” revised and enforced on April 1, 2009 Refers to inspection. In addition, the “Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law”, which is separate from this law, has created a long-term product safety labeling system due to revision of the Ordinance of Technical Standards. As for the standard use period and aging deterioration of the product, it is obliged to display warnings, etc. so as to encourage consumers to perform appropriate maintenance inspections. Therefore, the “Production Date” and “Elapsed Year” information calculated from the date of manufacture are displayed in the “Identification Information” of the home appliance EE so that it can be used as a reference for the standard usage period. May be included.
Whether or not it is a “specific home appliance” (environment improvement device) SP1 such as an air conditioner 3 described later is also a part of the identification information. When wireless communication is performed with the integrated management device (also referred to as “power command device”) 5, this identification information is provided to the integrated management device 5 side from the specific home appliance (environment improvement device) SP1 side.

  The “integrated management device” 5 is a device for operating two or more home appliances EE in cooperation. For example, it refers to a device that links the operation of the bedding dryer 20 with the operation of other home appliances EE such as the air conditioner 3 and the TV receiver 2. The integrated management device 5 has a function of acquiring information related to the current state such as operation, stoppage, standby state, and the like of the home appliance EE from the home appliance EE using a wired or wireless signal.

  The “power command device” refers to a device having a function of individually limiting the power consumption of a plurality of home appliances EE and regulating the upper limit of the total power consumption in one home. In some cases, the “integrated management device” also serves as the “power command device” for one home appliance EE. In addition, the “power command device” 5 of one home appliance is not necessarily a power command device for other home appliances. For example, in Embodiment 1, the power command device 5 that restricts the power consumption of the air conditioner 3 and the household appliance KP in the kitchen, which will be described later, is not a power command device for the bedding dryer 20. The power command device 5 acquires the operation information of the bedding dryer 20, but regulates the upper limit value of the power consumption so that the upper limit of the total power consumption of one household does not exceed the predetermined value. There is no function.

“Environmental information” of the integrated environment detection unit 9 is a generic term for “environmental data” itself detected by the integrated environment detection unit 9 to be described later and “environmental evaluation information” created based on such environmental data. What you did. “Environmental information” includes, but is not limited to, the following types of information that affect the living comfort of a house.
(1) Temperature information (2) Humidity information (3) Dust scattering degree (dust amount per unit air volume) information (4) Pollen scattering amount information (5) Light quantity (visible light amount) information ... In other words, living space Is the brightness information.
(6) Noise information: Information on the quietness of the living space.

  “Environmental data” acquired by the integrated environment detection unit 9 refers to data itself indicating a measured physical state such as temperature and humidity. For example, a temperature of 35 ° C. corresponds to environmental data. Information that has been classified, ranked, or otherwise processed through some evaluation criteria or calculation processing based on the temperature of 35 ° C. corresponds to “environmental evaluation information” as described above. For example, information such as “room temperature is high” and “standard temperature” corresponds to the “environmental evaluation information”.

The “environment information” of the bedding dryer 20 refers to three types of temperature information, dust scattering amount information, and light amount information that are used in the bedding dryer 20. These are acquired by detection means and sensors different from the “environment information” of the integrated environment detection unit 9.
The “dust scattering degree information” generated by the bedding dryer 20 itself and used for driving is what the bedding dryer 20 uses as a reference for driving during the “bedding drying operation”, and is so-called accumulated on the surface of the bedding. It shows the amount of “house dust”. “Dust scattering degree information” is for informing the user of the bedding dryer 20 of the drying effect of the bedding. “Dust scattering degree information” classifies data of dust volume measurement results per unit air volume (for example, 1 cubic meter) according to a predetermined standard, such as “beautiful”, “somewhat beautiful”, “dirty”, etc. An index indicating the cleanliness (stage) may be used.

In the first embodiment, “use of environmental information” means that various home appliances EE described later use the above-described environmental information for efficient operation or effective operation of the home appliance EE, or operation in consideration of the environment. It means to use. “Use of environmental information” includes the following examples.
(1) When temperature is high, the heat retention function of an electric rice cooker is operated continuously at the end of the rice cooking process.
(2) When the humidity is high, a dehumidifier that is a kind of home appliance EE is operated. Or start the ventilation fan. The operating conditions (target room temperature, etc.) of the air conditioner 3 are changed.
(3) When fine dust floating in the air is scattered, the air cleaner is operated. Or start the ventilation fan.
(4) When the amount of pollen scattering is large, the operation of the air cleaner is started.
(5) When there is a relatively large diameter or length and there is dust or clothing dust falling on the floor, the self-propelled vacuum cleaner is started to operate. Further, when the bedding dryer 20 is operated (particularly in the bedding-only operation mode), it is used as a reference for setting the operating conditions.
(6) When the amount of light (visible light amount) is small, the luminaire 4 is turned on.
(7) Use of noise information is judged as a quiet time zone such as midnight from no noise, operation of a self-propelled vacuum cleaner that generates noise and driving noise of the blower motor, and washing and drying Avoid operating the washer / dryer, which generates noise from the electric motor that rotates the drum.
(8) During the “bedding drying operation”, the bedding dryer 20 automatically adjusts the drying operation time and the target temperature of the hot air with reference to the temperature and humidity of the living space HA where the bedding is located.
In addition, calculating the so-called “discomfort index” based on the relationship between the temperature and humidity and starting the operation of the air conditioner 3 is included.

  The “bedding” is a bedding having air permeability and refers to a mattress or a comforter. Further, when sleeping on a bed or mattress pad without using a mattress, the bed or mattress pad can be a kind of bedding.

  “Bedding drying” refers to supplying warm air to the bedding to remove moisture in the bedding. The drying of the bedding includes removing dust from the hot air that has passed through the bedding and supplying clean air when the hot air is supplied. Dust removed by drying the bedding includes, but is not limited to, dirt, pollen, fiber scraps, scattered hair, harmful substances such as dead mites and feces, and pests. Further, such dust removal is not essential for bedding drying. Note that the operation to clean the bedding by simply sucking air from the bedding side without collecting warm air and collecting the dust on the surface and inside of the bedding is “bedding cleaning only” operation or “bedding cleaning” Called “dedicated mode” operation. As a means for collecting dust, for example, either one or both of a filter (filter member) and a cyclone type dust collector are used. The bedding dryer 20 is a self-propelled vacuum cleaner for bedding when the bedding cleaning operation is performed.

Furthermore, in this Embodiment 1, the convenience of a resident improves as follows by using environmental information.
(1) Advice information is given about the use of the home appliance EE to improve the living environment (for example, a ventilation fan or an air purifier). This advice information ensures the convenience and comfort of the resident.
(2) You can see the home appliance EE that is currently in operation.
(3) You can see the existence / non-existence of people in remote living spaces.
(4) Uncomfortable living space with high temperature and high humidity.
(5) When doing indoor exercise, you can find a living space unsuitable for exercise.
(6) If an upper limit value of room temperature is set in order to issue an alarm from the integrated management device 5, it can be known that there is a room exceeding the set value, and the environment of a remote room is also known. Can do.

  Further, the home electric appliance EE that has a good influence on the air in the living space and can be improved may be referred to as “first specific home electric appliance” (“environment improving apparatus”) SP1. In order to maintain and improve the comfort of the indoor space, the electric heater stove that generates heat for heating and the air conditioner 3 are one type of the environmental improvement device SP1. Also, the bedding dryer 20 is one type of the environmental improvement device SP1.

On the other hand, maintaining and improving the comfort of the indoor space is not the original purpose, and the home appliance EE such as an electric heating cooker that gives heat to the indoor space may be referred to as a “second specific home appliance SP2”. .
Furthermore, among the plurality of home appliances EE, the one that receives the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3 may be referred to as a “first home appliance”. In order to distinguish from the first home appliance, another home appliance may be referred to as a “second home appliance”.

  “Environmental improvement device” SP1 refers to a device that has an effect of improving the temperature, humidity, and quality of air in a living space. When the air quality is improved, the content of harmful substances and dust is reduced, and the air becomes clean.

  The “sleep determination unit” 23 referred to in Embodiment 1 of the present invention refers to a means that exhibits a function of receiving biological information from the sleep sensor 24 and determining a sleep state. This biological information is information indicating, for example, the heartbeat, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body movement time change of the living body when the resident sleeps (sleeping), but is not limited thereto.

Various sleep detection means and sleep state determination techniques have already been proposed. For example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-199025 proposes a body wearing device with a sleep sensor and a sleep notification control method. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-73237 proposes a sleep monitoring system that estimates a sleep state from a subject's breathing. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-70766 discloses a bed provided with legs, a load meter installed on the legs for detecting a load applied to the legs, an air conditioner for air conditioning the bedroom, and a load detected by the load meter. A temperature determining unit that determines the sleep state of the user based on the fluctuations of the user and determines a set temperature of the air conditioner based on the sleep state of the user; A sleep environment control system including a control board to be controlled has been proposed. In Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-42773, a sleep environment in which optimal control is performed when transitioning from shallow sleep to deep sleep and the user can be guided from shallow sleep to deep sleep without giving a sense of incongruity to the user. A temperature control device has been proposed. As another example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-213642 proposes an indoor environment control system that can provide a comfortable sleeping environment for a sleeping person.
Various techniques and configurations as described above can be applied to the sleep determination unit referred to in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

In the first embodiment, the “at-home detection unit” 22 (also referred to as “at-home detection means”) includes the following means, but in the following description of the embodiment, all means will be described in detail. First, only representative means will be described in detail.
(1) Means for detecting that the resident has come home from the electronic lock 42 installed outside the entrance (entrance) of the house and the personal identification number or biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) input to the electronic lock 42. .
(2) Personal identification information recorded on a resident ID or ID card, etc., directly to the power command device 5 by magnetic or optical means, or by short-range communication or other communication means Means for reading and decoding the read information to determine that the person is at home.
(3) The personal identification information recorded in the information communication terminal device 25 such as a portable telephone held by a resident is directly read into the power command device 5 by short-range communication or other communication means, and is read. A means of deciphering information and determining that the person is at home.
(4) The personal identification information recorded in the information communication terminal device 25 such as an identification card or ID card unique to the individual is read into a specific home appliance EE, or an ID number or password known only by the individual Is read by the home appliance EE or input by an input key, and the personal identification information or password is decoded by the power command device 5 and is determined to be at home.

  In the first embodiment, “resident” refers to a person who lives in one house described later. Residents include related parents, children, siblings, and sisters. The resident also includes a visitor who temporarily stays in the living space HA described later for a predetermined period, and other persons who live together. Residents also include those who borrow one or more living spaces by one or more people. In addition, when using the bedding dryer 20 and other home appliances EE, the resident is referred to as a “user”, and when measuring sleep time and sleep time zone, the target person is referred to as “sleeper”. Sometimes called.

  In the first embodiment, “household” means one house managed by a specific manager, and may include multiple houses that have a plurality of rooms and a plurality of families. . That is, even in such an apartment house, as in the case of one house, the upper limit of commercial power is centrally managed by one power cut-off device (one breaker BK or a plurality of power breakers). This is considered a home.

  In the first embodiment, “operation information” of an integrated management device (also referred to as “power command device”) 5 to be described later is information indicating the upper limit total power amount set for one household, which is currently used. Information indicating the amount of power used, information indicating the difference between the total power amount and the total power amount currently in use, a name that specifically identifies the home appliance EE that is controlled by the power command device 5, etc. Information, information indicating the usage state of the home appliance EE, information on the amount of power used in each home appliance EE (for example, average power amount per minute), and the like are not limited thereto.

In the first embodiment, a “storage device” (storage unit) of the bedding dryer 20 to be described later refers to one or both of the storage unit 33R of the control device 33 and the NFC storage unit 31 unless otherwise specified. To do.
Various programs executed by the control device 33 during the drying operation of the bedding dryer 20 and various data used and created when the various programs are executed are mainly stored in the storage unit 33R. The storage unit 33R includes, for example, a nonvolatile storage device such as a ROM, a flash memory, or an HDD, and a volatile storage device such as a RAM that constitutes a work area.

  In the first embodiment, the “home appliance side power limit information” refers to information related to some signal related to the power consumption received by the home appliance EE from the power command device 5. The “home appliance side power limit information” refers to information including information related to a transmission command such as a power reduction request signal AS2, a power reduction command signal AS3, and the like to be described later. Such information includes information indicating the reception time of the signal (time in year and month) and the meaning of the signal. For example, information such as “Reception time: 1 April 2015, 17:00 seconds, 2% reduction in instantaneous maximum power consumption” for the power reduction command signal AS3 at a certain point for the induction heating cooker. Note that the power restriction information on the home appliance EE side is stored in a time series in the storage device of the control device, for example, in an induction heating cooker, and does not disappear even if the main power supply is turned on or off. Considering that the main power supply is turned on and turned off as one time of cooking, it is stored and held at least several times. The excess is automatically erased sequentially.

  In the first embodiment, “location information on the home appliance side” is information (code) indicating in which room in the living space HA the home appliance is present. The “location information on the home appliance side” is ruled by the control unit 36 of the power command device 5 in advance, for example, code 001 for the living room, code 002 for the kitchen, and 003 for the bedroom. The position information is registered in the power command device 5 together with the identification information of the home appliance EE when the home appliance EE is used as a (power) control target of the power command device 5. It should be noted that the latest position information indicating the installation position and the use location may be transmitted even for a home electric appliance EE that is not the (power) control target of the power command device 5 like the bedding dryer 20. In the bedding dryer 20 according to the first embodiment, position information of the operation is transmitted to the integrated management device 5 at least every time of the drying operation.

  Like the built-in induction heating cooker installed in the kitchen furniture of the kitchen and the air conditioner 3 used fixed to the wall, the initial installation position does not change (not possible) In the case of a portable) home appliance EE, the position information can be used permanently.

  However, in the case of a home appliance EE that is easy for a user to carry (portable), such as a self-propelled vacuum cleaner or the bedding dryer 20 of the present embodiment, the latest position is For example, when wireless communication is performed with the power command device (integrated management device) 5, the power command device 5 determines. When the power command device (integrated management device) 5 determines that the bedding dryer 20 exists in a certain living space, the identification code of the living space at that time is the data of the drying operation of the bedding dryer 20. (For example, the operation start time and the end time) are paired with each other and stored in the storage unit (second storage unit described later) 36B of the control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5. In other words, when the bedding dryer 20 is driven again in another living space after that, the identification code of the other living space is attached and stored in the storage unit 36B of the control unit 36.

Various techniques have been proposed for specifying the position of a home appliance that has established an electrical connection or communication session with the power command device 5 from the power command device 5 side.
For example, recently, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2014-79036, in order to manage the relationship information between a newly introduced home appliance and a power strip, conventionally, the user of the home appliance has to manually enter the information manually. Techniques for solving the problem of having to register have been proposed. In this conventional technology, when a home appliance is connected to the power strip, a device connection detection event notification is sent from the power strip, a startup completion event notification is sent from the home appliance, and the home appliance (information home appliance) that has received two notifications The management apparatus registers in the table candidate information indicating which power supply plug of the home appliance is inserted into the connection port. Thereafter, the home appliance management device instructs the power tap to turn off the power to the corresponding connection port, and monitors the communication state with the home appliance assuming a correlation. As a result of the power OFF instruction, when communication with the home appliance assuming the correlation is interrupted, the power ON instruction is again given to the corresponding connection port, and the home appliance and the connection port are assumed to have the assumed correct correlation. Register. As a result, the home appliance management apparatus can automatically detect the correct connection relationship between the connection port and the home appliance without any human intervention, and perform automatic registration processing. That is, by grasping the connection port, it is possible to specify the place where the home appliance is used.

  In the description of the first embodiment, a detailed description of the means for grasping the latest position of the bedding dryer 20 and other portable home appliances is omitted. Note that the device connection detection event information may be transmitted from the home appliance EE itself without transmitting the device connection detection event information from the power strip.

(overall structure)
FIG. 1 shows an example of one house using the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, HA1 indicates a living space (bedroom) of one house. HA2 indicates an adjacent living space (kitchen) partitioned by the living space HA1 and the wall SB. Note that HA is used as a reference when generically referring to living spaces. In addition, although not shown in FIG. 1, the living space includes a “living room”, a “bathroom”, and a room with a toilet. There may be other rooms in the living space.

  All living spaces HA are supplied with, for example, 200V of power from a commercial power source EP of an electric power company outside the house. The electric power is drawn into the house through the watt hour meter 136. Reference numeral 1 denotes a power supply line (main trunk line) connected to a commercial power supply EP having a voltage of 200 V via a breaker BK. The power line 1 includes a television receiver (hereinafter referred to as “TV receiver”) 2, an air conditioner 3, lighting fixtures 4 A and 4 B, kitchen appliances (hereinafter “kitchen appliances”) that can receive various broadcasts. KPs (referred to as “devices”) are connected to each other. In FIG. 1, only one TV receiver 2, air conditioner 3, and home appliance KP in the kitchen are shown, but there may be a plurality of them. Also, the lighting fixtures are not only two, 4A and 4B, but the other lighting fixtures are not shown.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a power command device (also serving as an integrated management device) to which power is supplied via the breaker BK. The power command device 5 is installed in a wall-mounted state where the family can easily approach, such as the wall surface of the living space HA2 (kitchen), or is placed on the floor surface. As other home appliances EE, there are a plurality of dishwashers (not shown), automatic laundry clothes dryers (not shown), etc., which will be described later. This power command device 5 limits the total power consumption of one household. In one household, power command device 5 performs operations such as shutting off power supply to all or main household electrical appliances EE in the home or limiting an upper limit value of the power supply amount.

  In FIG. 1, AD is the “power tap” described above. In the first embodiment, each home appliance EE itself in the living space transmits an identification code such as position information and room information indicating the installed living space HA to the integrated management device 5. The power strip may be omitted.

  In the first embodiment, the “bedding dryer” 20 is not cut off the power supply by the power command device 5 for the purpose of limiting the total power usage amount in the home, and the upper limit value of the power supply amount is not restricted. In other words, even if energization of the bedding dryer 20 is started by a command signal from the power command device 5, the power supplied to the bedding dryer 20 in response to the power reduction request signal AS2 or the power reduction command signal AS3. No action will be taken to reduce or block.

  In FIG. 1, SL shows the wall surface which comprises the ceiling of living space HA. Reference numeral 6 denotes a composite sensor (temperature / humidity sensor) that detects the air temperature and humidity in the living space HA2, and is a kind of environmental sensor. Reference numeral 7 denotes a temperature / humidity sensor that detects the indoor air temperature and the indoor humidity of the living space HA1, and is a kind of environmental sensor. Reference numeral 8 denotes a temperature sensor installed in the external space of the house, which is a kind of environmental sensor.

  The composite sensor 6, the temperature sensor 8, and the temperature / humidity sensor 7 have a function of transmitting the measured temperature and humidity to the integrated environment detection unit 9 of the power command device 5 described later by radio or electrical signal. The power source of these environmental sensors may be a charged battery or may be power from the power line 1. In addition, since these sensors have a low power consumption of about 1 W (watt), even when they are operated with power from the power supply line 1, they are not subject to power restriction of the power command device 5. These environmental sensors continuously transmit measurement data to the power command device 5 at a predetermined timing. For example, the temperature and humidity are measured at intervals of 10 minutes in the living space (bedroom) HA1 where the air conditioner 3 is located and at intervals of 5 minutes in the kitchen.

  Although not shown, in addition to the above-described ones, as one type of environmental sensor, a pollen sensor that measures the amount of pollen in the air, a dust sensor that measures the amount of dust per unit volume in the air, A noise sensor for detecting the noise level and an illuminance sensor for detecting the brightness of the room are provided at appropriate positions in each living space. In addition to the temperature / humidity sensor 7, a temperature sensor or a humidity sensor for detecting the temperature and humidity outside the room or outside the house may be provided. The pollen sensor may be installed not only indoors but also outdoors (for example, the outer wall surface of a house, the outer frame of a window, a veranda, a rooftop, etc.). The integrated environment detection unit 9 itself is shown in FIG. 3 on the assumption that it is built in the main body 5A of the power command device 5. Even when the integrated environment detection unit 9 is installed in a place away from the main body 5A or in another living space and is connected to the main body 5A by wireless or wired connection, the “integrated environment detection unit 9 is the power command device 5 Is prepared for. "

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a human sensor that can detect whether a human is present in the living space HA1 by detecting infrared rays that are naturally emitted by the human. Reference numeral 11 denotes a human sensor that can detect whether a human is present in the living space HA2 by detecting infrared rays naturally emitted by the human. In addition, you may install such a person detection sensor also in other living space HA.

  The human detection sensors 10 and 11 have a function of transmitting a result of detecting whether or not a person is present to the human detection unit 12 built in the main body 5A of the power command device 5 by radio or electric signal. . In addition, a battery charged in advance may be used as the power source of the human detection sensors 10 and 11, or electric power that is branched and supplied from the power line 1 may be used. Further, since these sensors have a low power consumption of about 1 W to several W, they are not subject to power restriction of the power command device 5 even when operating with the power from the power line 1. These sensors continuously transmit measurement data to the power command device 5 at a predetermined timing (for example, every 10 seconds). Note that the human sensors 10 and 11 are not limited to the infrared type, and other types such as an ultrasonic type may be employed.

  Next, FIG. 1 will be described. Reference numeral 13 denotes an outdoor antenna connected to a tuner (not shown) of the TV receiver 2. 14 A is a router A connected to the power command device 5. The router A sends a useful information to a home power command device 5 in a specific area, and provides a wide area communication circuit network (“ (Sometimes referred to as a “communication network” or “Internet”) 16.

  Reference numeral 14B denotes a router B connected to the TV receiver 2. The router B connects the TV receiver 2 to the external organization 15B via the wide area communication network 16. The external organization 15B is, for example, a broadcasting station that provides a broadcast program, or a public organization or private company that provides medical / health management information / exercise measurement (exercise management) information. . The two external engines 15A and 15B may be separate or the same engine.

  Private companies that provide exercise measurement information, for example, provide a full-scale training program to the applicant, and data on various exercises (walking, running, dancing, yoga, etc.) An organization that manages various data such as body composition balance (for example, body fat ratio) and activity calories consumed. It also includes institutions that provide rehabilitation information aimed at improving motor function for people whose motor function has declined due to injury or illness.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 20 denotes a bedding dryer, which is used, for example, in the living space HA1. Reference numeral 44 denotes furniture such as a bed, which will be described later, on which a bedding 100 such as a mattress 100A described later is placed.

  Next, a communication environment outside the home will be described with reference to FIG. The power command device 5 of the first embodiment is connected to the external engine 15A via the router A 14A via a communication network, but a device generally called a home gateway may be used for the router A 14A. In this case, the home gateway refers to home appliances installed between various digital information media such as Internet connection, digital broadcasting, and IP telephone, and terminals such as the power command device 5 and digital home appliances. The home gateway plays a role of controlling the power command device 5 and the like by networking and transmitting information received from the communication / broadcast media to the power command device 5 and the digital home appliance. Generally, a router that lends to a resident (user) of such a family when providing an IP phone or content distribution service in addition to the Internet connection in an always-on broadband service. Often referred to as “home gateway”.

  The power command device 5 is connected to the external engine 15A via the wide area communication network 16 in FIG. Actually, as shown in FIG. 2, the wide area communication network 16 is composed of two or more of 16A and 16B. The power command apparatus 5 accesses the ASP (referred to as “application service provider”) server 27 of the external organization 15A via the relay server 26 and the wide area communication networks 16A and 16B. The ASP server 27 is provided with various databases as described later, and is configured to store various information described later corresponding to a large number of houses. That is, the ASP server 27 has a function as an information server, and is hereinafter referred to as an information server 27.

  The information server 27 functions mainly as a control unit and an information providing unit for various home appliances EE. The information server 27 is installed by an organization such as a manufacturer (manufacturer), a distributor, a repairer, or an information service provider of the home appliance EE alone or in combination by two or more organizations. Various services related to EE are provided to the user via the wide area communication network 16. In addition, since the information server is also a kind of external organization 15, reference numeral 15C is also written.

  The information server 27 includes a central processing unit 27CP that functions as a host computer of the server, a communication unit 27IF that is a communication unit that is connected to the wide area communication network 16 and transmits / receives information, and application / applications of the home appliance EE. An improvement software (measure program) providing unit 27S that stores software and stores improvement software, a user identification database (also referred to as a “user information database”) 27U that identifies a user of the home appliance EE, A manufacturer-side information database 27M that accumulates technical information provided by a manufacturer (manufacturer) of the household electrical appliance EE and a determination unit 27H for determining a dirt state described later are provided.

  The determination unit 27 </ b> H of the information server 27 has a function of analyzing (estimating) the bedding contamination state from bedding imaging data transmitted from the information communication terminal device 25 via the wide area communication circuit network 16. This analysis result is output, for example, “dirt 10%”. This analysis result is not an output with such an absolute value. For example, the lowest level with the least degree of dirt is set to “−5”, and the highest level with the highest degree of dirt is set to “+5”. It may be divided into 11 stages. The data converted into such secondary evaluation values is also called “dirt determination data” in the first embodiment.

  The information server 27 may be what is generally called a “Web server” (hereinafter referred to as “Web server”). The web server is based on HTTP (protocol used for exchanging data such as HTML documents and images between the web server and the web browser), and is provided in various information communication terminal devices 25, homes, etc. and has an information communication function. Provides display information of HTML and objects (images, etc.) to the web browser of information processing equipment (client) side software such as the power command device 5 or other personal computer And a server computer on which the service operates. The web browser is also referred to as an “Internet browser” or “WWW browser”, and is a browser provided for use of “World Wide Web”.

  In the user specifying database 27U, information received from the user by so-called user registration such as user-specific information such as a login ID and password to the information server 27, the network address (MAC address) of the router A 14A, and the like. Specific information (including the above-described “identification information”) such as setting information, a network address and type of a specific home appliance EE, and a model name is stored. That is, it has a function of storing user information of the home appliance EE in a searchable state.

  In the application database 27B, control application software that allows the power command device 5 or the home appliance EE to be remotely controlled from the outside of the living space, for example, from a remote place such as a resident's work place or a place to go. Is stored and stored. The remote control described above can be realized by accessing the information server 27 from an information communication terminal device 25 described later, for example, a device called a smartphone, and downloading (reading) the control application software.

  The information server 27 stores “improvement software” that improves the contents of the operation program of the home appliance EE corresponding to a specific model model of the home appliance EE. When the power command device 5 obtains it via the wide area communication network 16, the improvement software is connected to the home appliance EE side from the power command device 5 via the input / output unit 30B (see FIG. 3) of the power command device 5. Provided to. Note that “improved software” here is the same as “countermeasure software”. The improved software is not only created once, but a further improved version-up version may be prepared as necessary.

(Bedding stain detection unit)
The information server 27 includes a determination unit 27H that determines the state of dirt on the surface of the bedding. The determination of dirt here refers to fluorescence corresponding to phosphorus in order to detect urine on the surface of bedding such as mattresses and organic substances such as saliva, vomit, excrement, etc. It refers to detecting the presence of such organic substances by emitting ultraviolet rays that emit sex light to the surface of the bedding. For example, an LED element that emits ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometer) (referred to as “light source part” or “light emitting part”) irradiates ultraviolet rays onto the surface of the bedding, and the irradiated bedding surface is a CCD element or the like. The result obtained by photographing with the photographing unit is determined by image analysis. Even when such dirt is not visible to the naked eye of the user, the presence of the dirt can be determined. The light emitting unit as described above is generally called “black light”.

  The information communication terminal device 25 referred to in the first embodiment is a portable communication device that can be easily carried by a user to communicate calls and data (including mail information) indoors, outdoors, and other places. That is. It is a device that can download information from an outdoor information providing site via the wide-area communication network 16, send and receive e-mails, and send remote operation signals. Communication devices are collectively referred to as information communication terminal device 25. A small portable personal computer is also a type of the information communication terminal device 25.

  The information communication terminal device 25 according to the first embodiment has a function of transmitting and receiving signals by short-range communication in a state where the input / output unit of each home appliance EE approaches (or may be in contact with) about several centimeters. I have. The short-range communication is an international standard technology for wireless communication known as Near Field Communication (abbreviation: NFC).

  In this NFC communication, a so-called wireless tag (NFC tag) is embedded on the home appliance EE side including the bedding dryer 20. The NFC tag is connected to an NFC communication control IC (hereinafter referred to as “NFC control circuit”) 28 (see FIG. 7) and the control circuit, and receives the radio signal having a predetermined frequency from the outside. An antenna 29 for generating power for the circuit and a microchip memory (hereinafter referred to as “NFC storage unit 31”) connected to the NFC control circuit (see FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, the information communication terminal device 25 side can read data (acquire status information) from the NFC storage unit 31 of the home appliance EE via the NFC tag. Further, control data (also referred to as “control command”) is sent from the information communication terminal device 25 side to the NFC storage unit 31 of the home appliance EE, and the control device 33 (also referred to as “host computer”) of the home appliance EE It is also possible to perform a control operation according to a control command stored in the storage unit 31 (an NFC tag of this type may be referred to as an “active tag”).

  The NFC according to the first embodiment has a function of reading information stored in the internal storage device of the home appliance EE on the information communication terminal device 25 side (an NFC tag having such a function may be referred to as a “simple tag”). In addition, the operation on the home appliance EE side has a function that can be activated by a control command from the information communication terminal device 25. That is, the information communication terminal device 25 has a function of writing to the NFC storage unit 31 as well as reading of various information from the home appliance EE, and has two functions of a reader and a writer. It is said that the advantage of NFC is that, in general, the format of data that can be exchanged by communication is not limited, and video data, XML data, etc. can be exchanged as well as text data.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 35 denotes a base station. The base station 35 is connected to the information communication terminal device 25 when the information communication terminal device 25 owned by the resident HM is used at a place of the facility 34 at a remote location as shown in FIG. Communicate with.

  In FIG. 2, a base station 35 of the information communication terminal device 25 is connected to the wide area communication circuit network 16B via the relay server 26 and the wide area communication circuit network 16A. The information communication terminal device 25 can access the information server 27 and the router A 14A via the base station 35. That is, if the information communication terminal device 25 owned by this resident HM is connected to the wide area communication network 16A from the work facility 34 at a remote location as shown in FIG. By downloading the power command device (integrated management device) 5 or the application software for controlling the electric device EE, the electric device EE can be remotely controlled from the facility 34 away from the home. .

  In the first embodiment, direct remote operation from the information communication terminal device 25 to the home appliance EE side including the bedding dryer 20 is not allowed. Some household electrical appliances EE emit high heat, such as an electric heating cooker (second specific household electrical appliance SP2), so they can be remotely controlled via communication circuits used by many people from outside the house. Do not adopt to do. Instead, all home appliances EE can be operated via the power command device 5. In the house, the information communication terminal device 25 is restricted so that only the TV receiver 2 can be operated. The contents of the remote control will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of hardware such as the power command device 5 to which the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment is connected by wireless communication, and various other home appliances EE. In FIG. 3, 5A is the main body of the power command device 5, and the outer shape is box-shaped. Within the main body 5A, a power usage limit setter (not shown) that can be used in one home, the difference between the power consumption value of the home appliance EE and the power upper limit value (total power that can be used in the home) Comparator for determination (not shown), priority setting means (not shown) for home appliances to be reduced when power is forcibly reduced, power control unit 47 and central control for controlling these components All the parts 36 are stored.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 23 </ b> M is a main body of the sleep determination unit 23 that is used near the bedding 100. The main body 23M is inside the main body 5A and is connected so as to receive signals including measurement data from one or a plurality of sleep sensors 24 by wireless communication.

  For example, the sleep sensor 24 is attached to a part of a resident's body (including legs and fingers), and measures blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and the like. The sleep sensor 24 may be a non-contact measuring sensor instead of acquiring body temperature data directly from a living body. Furthermore, by providing the sleep determination unit 23 with a short-range wireless communication function, biological data related to sleep is received directly from the information communication terminal device 25 having a short-range wireless communication function (NFC function), which will be described later. You may be able to do it.

  In FIG. 3, 37 is a display board provided in front of the main body 5 </ b> A of the power command device 5, and 37 </ b> A is a display screen of the display board 37. Reference numeral 38 denotes a storage device (large-capacity memory) built in the main body 5A, such as a DVD recording device, various semiconductor memories, or a hard disk drive device (HDD). Moreover, the surface of the display board 37 is comprised with the touch-type panel, for example. The display panel 37 functions as a display unit that displays information related to the environment, such as power control and the temperature and humidity of the living space HA, and an operation input unit 39 that performs input from the user by touching the screen. It has a function. By operating this operation input unit 39, it is possible to set the upper limit power value of the above-described use limit setter in the power command device 5 and the (power supply) priority order of the home appliances to be reduced in power.

  In FIG. 3, 30A, 30B, and 30C are input / output units for performing wireless communication. One input / output unit 30A is for performing wireless communication with various home appliances EE. The input / output unit 30B is for performing wireless communication with the router A14A. 30C is for performing wireless communication with the TV receiver 2. Note that each home appliance EE does not have a built-in communication function, and one communication adapter 135 is installed between each home appliance EE and the input / output unit 30A (not shown in FIG. 3). (Intervening) may be used. Such a communication adapter 135 is a frequency band called a 2.4 GHz ISM band defined in “International Standard IEEE 802.11b”, which is one of the widely used wireless LAN related standards established by IEEE. Is to be used. Note that the communication adapter 135 and the power tap AD described above may be integrated and installed one by one on the power source side of the home appliance EE.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 40 denotes a wireless input / output unit for NFC. This is communication in which information can be exchanged when the wireless communication unit 41 (also referred to as “wireless input / output unit”) (see FIG. 4) of the information communication terminal device 25 approaches a predetermined distance (about 10 centimeters). It becomes an established state (beginning of one communication session) and becomes an input / output unit for exchanging information.

  The wireless input / output unit 40 is always provided with characters “NFC” displayed below the operation input unit 39 of the display board 37 in the power command device 5. Thus, the installation position of the wireless input / output unit 40 is clarified.

  The TV receiver 2 requests urgent information from the external organization 15B, for example, an operation to quickly lower the upper limit of the total power consumption of the household (so-called “peak cut correspondence”) during the daytime in summer. When information arrives, or when emergency earthquake information arrives from the Japan Meteorological Agency or the regional disaster prevention center or earthquake warning center in charge of the area of residence, etc., notify the residents in this living space HA early Can do. Even when the TV receiver 2 is not being watched, various TV receivers have been proposed that are activated by the information and notify the information when emergency cut-off information is transmitted. Therefore, a specific description is omitted here.

  The power related information of the power command device 5, for example, the total power consumption in the home at that time, the information indicating that a power reduction request is received from the outside, etc. are not displayed on the display screen 37 </ b> A of the power command device 5. Can be displayed on the TV receiver 2 installed in a living space such as a living room where people gather.

  As described above, 36 is a (central) control unit that centrally controls the three input / output units 30A to 30C for wireless communication and the display screen 37A. In addition, the power control unit 47 receives a command from the control unit 36 and commands the home appliance EE to transmit a power reduction request signal AS2 and a power reduction command signal AS3. Since the bedding dryer 20 is not the “first home appliance”, the power reduction request signal AS2 and the power reduction command signal AS3 are not received from the input / output unit 30A of the power command device 5.

  The control unit 36 has a first memory 36 </ b> A (not shown) serving as a dedicated “first storage unit” for power control. The first memory 36 </ b> A serving as the “first storage unit” includes information on the total power amount upper limit value set in the breaker BK and the power amount upper limit value for limiting the power consumption amount of various home appliances EE. In addition, information such as a power upper limit value set for each resident is stored.

  The control unit 36 also has a second memory 36 </ b> B serving as a “second storage unit” dedicated to the bedding dryer 20. In the second memory 36 </ b> B serving as the “second storage unit”, various data such as sleep time and time acquired by the sleep determination unit 23 and information of the analysis result are obtained. These are stored in time series in pairs with detailed information.

  Further, in the second storage unit 36B, environmental information or environmental data (for example, temperature, humidity) in the living space where the bedding dryer 20 is used during the operation of the bedding dryer 20, the drying operation time. And is recorded in time series. For example, when the drying operation start time is 22:10, the environmental data of the temperature and humidity acquired by the integrated environment detection unit 9 every two minutes thereafter are sequentially stored together with the time information, and the drying operation time ( For example, the average temperature and humidity for 60 minutes can be calculated by the control unit 36.

  In FIG. 3, 9 is the integrated environment detection unit described above. The integrated environment detection unit 9 receives information on temperature and humidity measured by the environment sensors 6, 7, and 8. Reference numeral 12 denotes a person detection unit that receives the person detection information of the person detection sensors 10 and 11.

  An illuminance sensor (not shown) installed in each living space HA is connected to the integrated environment detection unit 9. The illuminance sensor is for distinguishing whether the living space is bright or dark. For example, in a situation where the human sensing unit 12 determines that there is no person in a certain living space HA and the illuminance sensor indicates a bright state, the resident is in a state in which the luminaire 4 remains lit. There is a possibility of forgetting something. Therefore, in such a case, even if the control unit 36 of the power command device 5 is a small amount with a sufficient margin than the upper limit value set by the use limit setting device at that time, From the viewpoint of eliminating the waste of electric energy, the user is advised to turn off the luminaire 4 (through the display screen 37A and the display screen of the TV receiver 2). Thereafter, the control unit 36 of the power command device 5 issues a turn-off command signal to the lighting fixture 4 (however, it is necessary to connect the lighting fixture 4 so as to become a power reduction target device of the power command device 5. ).

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 22 denotes an at-home detection means (also referred to as “at-home detection unit”), which is configured to receive a detection signal from the person detection unit 12 as to whether or not the presence of a person is detected.
In addition, an electronic lock 42 is installed outside the entrance (not shown) which is a common entrance / exit of the living space HA. A personal authentication means (not shown) is provided for detecting that the resident has come home based on a personal identification number or biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) input to the electronic lock 42. In this personal authentication means, it is determined whether or not the person is a resident based on the password input from the resident. The determination result is transmitted to the at-home detection means 22. The personal authentication of the resident may be performed by exchanging information with the information communication terminal device 25 carried by the resident.

  The electronic lock 42 that electronically locks the front door and the personal authentication means have not been described in detail because many configuration examples have already been proposed. In the first embodiment, a unique password is assigned to each resident (for example, when there are four resident HMs, resident A, resident B, resident C, resident). All residents are instructed to decide on a password according to the rule of “two digits for each individual after a four-digit (common) number”. The password of the resident A is “123401”, the password of the resident B is “123402”, and the password of the resident A is “123403”. This password is input with ten input keys (ten keys) installed at the electronic lock 42 of the front door.

  After entering the living space after entering the password described above, it is not necessary to enter the password when going out from the entrance. When the person detection unit 12 cannot detect the presence of a person from all the living spaces HA for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes), the home detection means 22 determines that all the residents are out. Then, the password input records of all the residents entered so far are canceled, and the detection information is changed from the home state to the absence state.

  After this, when the resident comes home, he / she needs to input the password again. In addition, when going out from a front door, if it is made to input into the above-mentioned personal authentication apparatus that each resident goes out, the detection of a home state will become further accurate. In addition, as described above, in order to omit the input of a password, the biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) is changed to a means for detecting that the resident has returned home, or a unique ID or ID held by the resident. The personal identification information recorded on the card or the like may be directly read into the personal authentication device by magnetic or optical means, but detailed description is omitted.

  In the display screen 37 </ b> A of the display panel 37 shown in FIG. 3, the information communication terminal device 25 can read the sleep time-related data determined by the sleep determination unit 23 via the NFC input / output unit 41. That is, the sleep time-related information can be acquired by the NFC input / output unit 41 of the information communication terminal device 25 via the input / output unit 40. For this reason, the information communication terminal device 25 that has acquired sleep time data in advance is taken out of the home, and the sleep time data is viewed remotely by an expert (for example, a doctor) at a remote location to give advice on good quality sleep. Can also be obtained.

  There is basically no difference between the information that can be displayed on the display screen of the TV receiver 2 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and the information that can be displayed on the display screen 37 </ b> A of the display panel 37. That is, the “operation information” of the power command device 5 and the “environment information” of the integrated environment detection unit 9 can be displayed on the display screen of the TV receiver 2 and the display screen 37 A of the display panel 37 in the same manner. However, the screen size of the TV receiver 2 is usually 20 to 60 inches, whereas the screen size of the display screen 37A of the display board 37 is about 10 to 15 inches, which is as narrow as a fraction or less, so The same content is not displayed in the same size. Naturally, the size of the displayed character is reduced, but the above-described temperature / humidity display information and various environmental information of the living space are displayed.

  With the configuration described above, the same information can be confirmed in the kitchen and the living room so that the displayed information is not flawed between the liquid crystal display screen of the TV receiver 2 and the display screen 37A of the display panel 37. I have to. The display of these various types of information on the display screen 37A is executed by the display control program of the control unit 36.

(Internal configuration of information communication terminal device 25)
Next, FIG. 4 will be described.
Reference numeral 25 denotes an information communication terminal device such as a smartphone or a portable small computer. The information communication terminal device 25 includes a display unit 73 having an LED lamp, an operation input unit (operation unit) 74 having a plurality of input keys operated by a user, a wireless interface (wireless communication input / output unit) 41, and an attitude. A detection unit 75, a control unit 76 with a built-in microcomputer, and a notification unit 87 with a built-in small vibrator that outputs a plurality of types of synthesized voices according to the operation scene and vibrates the information communication terminal device 25 as necessary. And.
This vibrator can vibrate the information communication terminal device 25 itself in synchronism with the sound from the notification unit 87 (sound) when the sound is produced. As a result, even when the display unit 73 alone cannot reliably notify the user of the operation status or the incoming notification, it can be compensated by sound and vibration.

  Reference numeral 88 denotes a bedding surface measurement unit, which includes a lens 88A, which will be described later, a light emitting diode 88B constituting a light emitting unit, a control unit 88C, a photographing unit 88D, a determination unit 88E, and a storage unit 88F. .

  Reference numeral 88A denotes a lens, which is used for enlarging the close-up surface at a position close to the surface of the bedding 100 such as a mattress 100A described later. During close-up photography, sunlight and other disturbance light do not enter the photographing part in front of the lens 88A from the surroundings.

  88B is a light emitting diode (LED) that emits special light for photographing bedding from the back side of the lens 88A. For example, it emits ultraviolet rays having a wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometers). 88C is a control unit, and when the user performs a predetermined operation, a shooting command signal is transmitted to cause the light emitting unit 88B to emit light, and to cause the imaging unit 88D to photograph the bedding surface.

  The determination unit 88E acquires photographed image data and analyzes the data using a dedicated analysis algorithm to determine the stain on the bedding surface. 88F is a storage unit that temporarily stores data of the analysis result of the determination unit 88E. Note that the determination unit 88E may be omitted, and such determination of dirt may be performed by the determination unit 27H of the information server 27. The storage unit 88F temporarily stores the shooting data to be sent to the external information server 27.

  The wireless input / output unit 41 includes two input / output units, one of which is a wireless input / output unit 41A that performs predetermined communication with the wide area communication network (communication network) 16 described above. The other one is a wireless input / output unit 41 </ b> B that performs short-range wireless communication between the NFC input / output unit 40 of the power command device 5 and the NFC input / output unit 63 of the bedding dryer 20.

  Although not shown, the display unit 73, the operation unit 74, the wireless input / output unit 41, the posture detection unit 75, the control unit 76, the notification unit 87, and the bedding surface measurement unit 88 are connected to each other through a signal circuit. The attitude detection unit 75 is provided with a gyro sensor. The posture detection unit 75 detects the posture when the user tilts the information communication terminal device 25 (in the left / right / front / rear direction), and outputs a signal indicating the posture to the control unit 76.

  The control unit 76 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 77 and a storage unit 78 formed mainly of semiconductor storage elements. The CPU 77 executes the entire processing of the information communication terminal device 25 in accordance with the control program stored in the ROM and RAM unit 79 in the storage unit 78. Data read out from the ROM / RAM unit 79 or generated in the course of executing the process is stored in the ROM / RAM unit 79. Reference numeral 86 denotes a semiconductor non-volatile memory that constitutes a part of the storage unit 78. The memory 86 can store various information read from the wireless input / output unit 40 (including sleep time information and determination result information indicating the state of bedding dirt). Also, information indicating the driving status of various electric devices EE read from the power command device 5, sleep time information, environmental information provided from the integrated environment detection unit 9, “abnormality occurrence information”, and information transmitted from the information server 27 The stored information, countermeasure software, which will be described later, and the like are temporarily stored and accumulated. The meaning of “temporary” is automatically stored and retained for a certain period of time, such as one month or one week, unless the user specifically performs an erasure command operation, and automatically erases after that period. Refers to the case. The data of the above-mentioned bedding surface measurement unit 88 is also stored “temporarily” in the storage unit 78 in this way.

The storage unit 78 includes an application software unit 80. The application / software unit 80 includes a reception processing unit 81, a transmission processing unit 82, a communication establishment unit 83, a display control unit 84, a selection confirmation unit 85, and a memory 86.
The bedding surface measurement unit 88 is not incorporated into the information communication terminal device 25, but is formed in one adapter form, and is attached to a predetermined position of the information communication terminal device 25 to measure the surface of the bedding 100. You may comprise. In this way, there is an advantage that a general-purpose device can be used as the information communication terminal device 25.

(Bedding dryer)
Next, the bedding dryer 20 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the bedding dryer 20 as viewed from the rear (back) side.
In FIG. 5, reference numeral 100A denotes furniture 44 such as a bed or a mattress (first bedding) placed on the floor. 100B is a comforter (second bedding) placed on top of this mattress. When these two futons are collectively referred to as “bedding”, the reference numeral 100 is used. The mattress 100A has four peripheral edges, and is opposite to the first side 100H that becomes the head side when the user goes to bed and the second side 100L that is located on the left side when viewed from the first side. A third side 100R located on the right side and a fourth side 100E on the foot side are provided.

  These beddings 100 are formed with dimensions sufficiently larger than the height of the user. The bedding 100 is roughly divided into those used on a bed and those used directly on a tatami mat or a floor, and the sizes of the two are slightly different. For example, a certain manufacturer's one is for a bed and is called the smallest “single size”. The comforter 100B has a width of 150 cm × a length of 210 cm, and the mattress 100A has a width of about 100 cm × a length of about 200 cm. Is the size of In what is called a large “double size”, the comforter 100B is 190 cm wide × 210 cm long, and the mattress 100A is approximately 140 cm wide × 200 cm long. As is well known, the futon is filled with cotton (also referred to as “filling”), feathers, etc. in a breathable cloth outer bag, so that it retains heat and absorbs and releases moisture (absorbs moisture, Designed to be rich in spitting).

The bedding dryer 20 is used by being placed on a mattress 100A as shown in FIG. At that time, if the comforter 100B is placed over the bedding dryer 20, the two upper and lower beddings 100 can be dried simultaneously.
20C is a main body case that forms the outline of the main body 20A of the bedding dryer. The main body case 20 </ b> C has a planar shape formed into a perfect circle by integral molding of plastic, and has a vertical cross-sectional shape of an ellipse. Since it is such a main body case 20C, when it moves by itself between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B, there is little friction with the bedding 100, and the progress of the bedding dryer 20 becomes smooth. It is assumed that the entire surface of the main body case 100C (at least the upper surface, the front, back, left, and right side surfaces) is in direct contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B, and is formed as smooth as possible, that is, a three-dimensional curved surface. Further, the curved surface is formed so as not to have a fine protrusion that the surface of the mattress 100A is caught on.

  Reference numeral 45 denotes a hot air outlet in which the planar shape formed at the center of the bottom surface of the main body case 20C is a horizontally long rectangle or a horizontally long ellipse. As shown in FIG. 5, the blower outlet 45 has a width dimension of SW, and as shown in FIG. 6, the length in the traveling direction FD of the bedding dryer 20 is HW. As described above, the air outlet 45 has a horizontally long shape when seen in a plan view, and therefore has a relationship of SW> HW.

  W is a drying area depending on the hot air outlet 45 of the main body case 20C. The drying area W is a width that is determined to allow the bedclothes 100A to be dried when the bedding dryer 20 moves in the traveling direction FD. The drying area W is at least twice as large as the lateral width SW of the air outlet 45. For example, when the lateral width SW of the air outlet 45 is 7 cm, in the first embodiment, it is assumed from the experimental results and the like that the dry area W is 15 cm on average. However, since the drying zone W changes depending on the distance between the air outlet 45 and the mattress 100A, the blowing speed of the hot air, and the like, it always has a constant ratio with respect to the width of the air outlet 45. It cannot be dried.

  It is desirable that the air outlet 45 be located as close as possible to the upper surface of the mattress 100A in order to introduce as much hot air as possible into the mattress 100A. However, the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 may come into contact with the upper surface of the mattress 100A when the main body case 20C is moved, which may hinder smooth progress of the main body case 20C. Therefore, while the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 is moving in the traveling direction FD, the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 may be separated from the upper surface of the mattress 100A. During the period in which the main body case 20C is temporarily stopped and blowing warm air, the position of the lower end edge of the air outlet 45 becomes lower (than during the movement of the main body case 20C) or comes into contact with the upper surface of the mattress 100A. Thus, a mechanism for moving the air outlet 45 up and down may be provided.

  An electric heater 46 is provided so as to lie in the center of the air outlet 45, and a PTC heater is used. The heater 46 has a large number of through holes for ventilation in the vertical direction. An electric blower 48 is disposed at a position directly above the heater 46. Reference numeral 48M denotes a motor of the electric blower 48, which is supported by a circular blow case 48C having an open top surface. The electric blower 48 and the electric heater 46 serve as a hot air supply source when bedding such as the mattress 100A is dried with hot air. Further, when the bedding dryer 20 is used as an electric vacuum cleaner and dust is removed from the bedding 100, it also serves as an air flow generating means for introducing the dust. As described above, the motor 48M and the fan of the electric blower 48 are arranged at the center of the wind tunnel (ventilation duct) 54 described later so that the bedding 100 can be shared in both the cleaning and drying scenes.

  Reference numeral 49 denotes four wheels (drive wheels) having exactly the same size, shape, and material, and are arranged so as to surround the front, rear, left and right of the air outlet 45. In other words, when viewed two-dimensionally, two wheels 49 are arranged on the right side of the air outlet 45 in the front-rear direction along the traveling direction FD. Further, the remaining two wheels 49 are arranged at left symmetrical positions with the air outlet 45 interposed therebetween. Of these wheels 49, at least one of the left and right sides is rotationally driven by a dedicated motor, respectively, and exerts a propulsive force that moves the main body 20A forward, backward, and changes direction. In other words, these wheels 49 are individually driven on the left and right sides by a wheel drive unit 95 described later. The bedding dryer 20 moves forward or backward when the wheels 49 on the left and right sides of the main body case 20C rotate in the same direction, and changes direction when both wheels rotate in opposite directions. Here, the wheel 49 and the wheel drive unit 95 are an example of a mechanical drive unit.

  Even when the comforter 100B covers and touches the upper surface of the main body case 20C with its own weight, the four wheels 49 are given sufficient rotational driving force to advance the main body case 20C in a predetermined direction. It is formed as follows. The four wheels 49 are formed of a material that generates frictional resistance with the upper surface of the mattress 100A. In addition, wheels 49 that are in contact with the upper surface of the bedding 100A are arranged at symmetrical positions with respect to the vertical center line VL. For this reason, even if the main body case 20C is in contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B and receives a force that hinders the progress, a uniform propulsive force is generated symmetrically to the main body case 20C, and the main body case 20C is stabilized forward. And can proceed straight ahead.

  Reference numeral 50 denotes a suction port formed on the lower surface of the main body case 20C. In contrast to the air outlet 45, the air inlet 50 serves as an inlet for introducing air into the main body case 20C. The suction port 50 is provided at a position surrounding the front and rear, left and right of the wheel 49 when the main body case 20C is viewed from below, and all the suction ports 50 are formed to have the same size (caliber). . This is an example, and the size of the suction port 50 may be positively varied. For example, the diameter of the suction port 50 in the traveling direction FD of the bedding dryer 20 is formed to be smaller than the diameter of the suction port 50 in the reverse direction, and from the rear side as the main body case 20C proceeds (moves). The air volume to be sucked may be larger than the air volume on the front side, and conversely, the air volume to be sucked from the front side may be increased. Moreover, it is not necessary to arrange all the opening shapes of the suction port 50 in the same shape.

  51 is a suction port unit inserted into the suction port 50 from the outside of the main body case 20C. The suction port unit 51 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape so as to communicate with the suction port 50, and a large vent hole is formed in the lowermost bottom surface thereof. A rotating brush 52 (see FIG. 8) is arranged in the vent hole so that the lower end is in contact with the surface of the mattress 100A. The rotating brush 52 is supported by a horizontal rotating shaft by a brush driving unit 53 having a dedicated motor and rotates around the shaft. Thereby, the dust on the upper surface of the mattress 100A is scraped out, and the dust is removed from the mattress 100A by the air flow sucked into the suction port 50. The broken line arrow F <b> 1 shown in FIG. 5 indicates the air flow sucked into the suction port 50. Similarly, broken line arrows F2 and F3 indicate the flow of wind blown out from the inside of the main body case 20C via the outlet 45. The wind indicated by the arrow F <b> 3 is warm air because it is warmed by the heater 46.

  The suction port unit 51 has a structure that a user can remove and install from the suction port 50. In the suction port unit 51, a brush 52 and a coarse filter (referred to as “pre-filter”, not shown) for collecting dust in the air are provided. The pre-filter and the brush 52 can be further removed from the inlet unit 51 and cleaned and washed (washed with water). For this reason, the user can remove lint and other dust accumulated in the prefilter using the bedding dryer 20. Similarly, the hair entangled with the brush 52 can be removed. In the state where the brush 52 is assembled in the suction port unit 51 and set in the suction port 50 portion, the first gear portion formed at one end portion of the brush 52 is the second gear in the main body case 20C. By engaging with the gear portion, the brush 52 receives a rotational driving force. The second gear is rotationally driven by a dedicated motor (not shown).

  54 is a ventilation duct that occupies a large volume in the main body case 20 </ b> C, and includes an inlet portion 54 </ b> A connected to the four suction ports 50. An inverted conical dust collecting cylinder portion 54 </ b> C is formed at the central portion, each having an outlet portion 54 </ b> B connected to the inlet portion 54 </ b> A.

  The entire upper surface and lower surface (bottom surface) of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C are opened. A circular opening 54U formed on the lower surface of the dust collecting cylinder 54C is an outlet for air flow, and is in close contact with the upper end of a circular air blowing case 48C having an upper surface opened. The internal space of the dust collection cylinder portion 54C forms a dust collection chamber.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a main filter formed in a cup shape that is installed from the upper surface opening 54T of the dust collection cylinder portion 54C so as to be in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the dust collection cylinder portion 54C. The main filter 17 has a function of filtering finer dust than the pre-filter, and is formed of plastic, nonwoven fabric, or the like. The main filter 17 is provided with circular windows that match the diameters of the outlet portions 54B at the opposing portions of the four outlet portions 54B, and the air sucked into the ventilation duct 54 Can be introduced.

  Reference numeral 18 denotes a rigid lid installed so as to close the upper surface opening of the main filter 17 and is made of a plastic material or the like. The lid 18 is detachably attached to the opening edge of the upper surface of the main filter 17, and the main filter 17 is lifted when the lid 18 is lifted, and can be taken out from the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C.

  As described above, the main body case 20 </ b> C includes a series of air ducts 54 having the inlet portion 54 </ b> A and the outlet portion 54 </ b> B, the dust collecting cylinder portion 54 </ b> C, the air blowing case 48 </ b> C, and the hot air outlet 45. A ventilation path BT is formed. The electric blower 48 is arranged in the middle of the ventilation path BT, and the air on the bedding 100 is sucked from the inlet 54A, and the dust contained in the air flow is separated from the air in the dust collection chamber 54C. It has become. For this reason, the airflow generating means for supplying warm air and the air introducing means for exerting the basic function of the vacuum cleaner for collecting dust are realized by the common electric blower 48 and the ventilation path BT. .

  Further, a window 20W that is openable and closable by a lid 20T is provided on the outer portion of the main body case 20C. With the window 20W opened, the dust collection chamber (internal space of the dust collection cylinder portion 54C) is configured to be opened to the outside of the main body case 20C. Therefore, dust accumulated on the main filter 17 is taken out from the window 20W. Can do.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the internal space of the main body case 20C is effectively used, and the common electric blower 48 realizes the supply of warm air and the generation of air current for cleaning. The configuration can be made compact.

  Reference numeral 55 denotes a silencer rectifying plate that is attached to the center of the lower surface of the lid 18 so as to protrude downward, and is formed in an inverted conical shape from a material that easily absorbs sound. The silencer rectifying plate 55 is located at a point where the air flows sucked from the four suction ports 50 are joined, and is installed to obtain an effect of reducing noise generated when the air flows join. The main filter 17 may be replaceable so that it can be discarded as it is when dust accumulates. In this case, it is economical if the component in which the lid 18 and the sound deadening rectifying plate 55 are coupled can be used many times.

  As described above, the circular window 20 </ b> W is formed at the center of the upper surface of the main body case 20 </ b> C so that the main filter 17 can be taken out by lifting the lid 18. The window 20W is normally closed with a circular lid 20T. 20P is a packing material for enhancing confidentiality, which is attached to the outer peripheral edge of the lid 20T, and is made of silicon rubber having a high elasticity and has a hollow structure. When the lid 20T is fitted into the window 20W, the packing 20P is sandwiched between compressed states. Thereby, the passage of air between the window 20W and the lid 20T is blocked, and the confidentiality of the dust collecting cylinder portion 54C is maintained.

Next, FIG. 6 will be described.
56 is a control unit main circuit board installed in the upper part of the wind tunnel 54 at a rear position when viewed from the dust collecting cylinder part 54C, and various electric / electronic components constituting the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 described later. Has been implemented.

  Reference numeral 57 denotes an input circuit board that is installed obliquely in front of the dust collection cylinder portion 54C, on which various electric and electronic components constituting an input operation portion 58 (see FIG. 7) to be described later are mounted. Yes. Although not shown in FIG. 6, the input operation unit 58 includes a capacitance change detection electrode installed inside the ceiling surface of the main body case 20 </ b> C.

  Reference numeral 21 denotes an optical sensor attached to an end of the input circuit board 57, which is visible light such as various illumination lights and sunlight from above the main body case 20C (shown by broken arrows in FIG. 6). ) Is detected. That is, when such visible light is detected, a predetermined detection signal is output to the control device 33. The photo sensor 21 and the control device 33 constitute a comforter presence detection unit for detecting the presence or absence of the comforter 100B. A dedicated determination circuit (not shown) for determining the presence or absence of the comforter 100B by determining the amount of light may be provided, and the comforter presence detection unit may be configured by the determination circuit and the optical sensor 21.

  The main body case 20C is formed of, for example, a milky white material (opaque material) so that the optical sensor 21 can sense light from the outside of the main body case 20C. The portion directly above the optical sensor 21 forms a window in which a transparent plate is fitted or has a thin shape so that visible light can be easily transmitted (however, even if it has a thin structure). It has sufficient strength against the load from above and has been devised so as not to impair the rigidity of the entire main body case 20C).

  Reference numeral 63 denotes an input / output unit for near field communication (NFC), which will be described later, and is mounted on the input circuit board 57.

  Reference numeral 60 denotes a dust sensor that counts the number of dust particles having a predetermined particle diameter or more by applying a laser beam or the like to the air flow sucked into the ventilation duct 54 from the suction port 50. Various types of such dust sensors are already known. For example, in a self-propelled cleaner introduced in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-236838, a technique for discriminating the amount of dust contained in an airflow is introduced. Therefore, although a detailed description of the dust sensor is omitted, the above-described “dust scattering degree information” is generated by the dust determination unit 61 in the control device 33 according to the amount of dust measured by the dust sensor. In the first embodiment, in order to measure the amount of dust in the direction in which the bedding dryer 20 moves forward, as shown in FIG. 6, the dust sensor 60 is installed near the suction port 50 on the traveling direction FD side. Then, the dust amount of the air immediately after flowing in from the suction port 50 is measured. The dust scattering degree information is used by the control device 33 functioning as a host computer of the bedding dryer 20 to control the rotational speed of the electric blower 48, that is, the air suction capability.

  Reference numeral 72 denotes an ion generating device that generates and mixes negative ions with the air flow sucked into the ventilation duct 54 from the suction port 50 on the rear side of the main body case 20C. Instead of the ion generating device 72, an ozone generating device may be installed. In any case, it is installed for the purpose of exerting sterilizing and deodorizing effects on the air above the bedding 100 flowing into the ventilation duct 54.

  A light emitting unit 64 emits special light to the surface of the mattress 100A on the traveling direction FD side of the bedding dryer 20, and includes one or a plurality of LED elements. A light receiving unit 65 receives reflected light from the light emitting unit 64 and uses, for example, a phototransistor. The light emitting unit 64 and the light receiving unit 65 constitute a main part of the bedding surface detection unit 62. The “special light” of the light emitting unit 64 is the same light in the visible light region as that of sunlight or the light from the indoor lighting, or light in the infrared light emitting region. Reference numeral 114 denotes a temporary storage unit that temporarily stores data of reflected light from an object such as the mattress 100 </ b> A received by the light receiving unit 65.

  Reference numeral 67 denotes a light emitting unit constituting a dirt detecting unit 66 described later. 68 is one part which similarly comprises the stain | pollution | contamination detection part 66, such as a camera etc. which image | photographs the predetermined range (for example, the range of circular or ellipse of several centimeters in diameter) of the upper surface of the mattress 100A illuminated by the light emission part 67 It is a light receiving part. The light receiving unit 68 is preferably a CCD camera or the like that can magnify the surface of the bedclothes 100 such as a mattress 100A and close up the surface. The light emitting unit 67 includes a light emitting diode (LED) that emits special light for photographing the bedding 100, similarly to the light emitting diode (LED) 88B of the information communication terminal device 25. The special light is, for example, ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 375 to 400 nm (nanometers).

  In FIG. 6, SF is a distance that the bedding dryer 20 advances in the traveling direction FD during one movement when the movement, stop, and movement are repeated. This distance SF is about 1.5 to 2 times larger than the width HW of the air outlet 45 in the front-rear direction.

  On the upper surface (front side) of the main body case 20 </ b> C, on the side closer to the light emitting unit 64 than to the NFC input / output unit 63, a touch panel type sensing unit using capacitance change is arranged. The sensing unit also serves as a touch-type input operation unit 58 (see FIG. 6). The main body case 20C is illuminated with light from the inside of the main body case 20C in order to display the target position indicating the information communication terminal device 25 having the NFC function for near field communication (NFC) so that the user can visually recognize it. A light emitting diode element (LED) 103 (see FIG. 7) is disposed on the upper surface of the input circuit board 57 in correspondence with the NFC input / output unit 63.

Next, FIG. 7 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal main configuration of the bedding dryer 20. 70A is a push button of the main power switch 70 supported on the upper wall of the main body case 20C so as to be capable of being pressed. A control device 33 functions as a host computer of the bedding dryer 20. Reference numeral 63 denotes a near field communication (NFC) input / output unit for communicating with the information communication terminal device 25. Reference numeral 29 denotes an antenna constituting a part of the input / output unit. The operation button 70A of the main power switch 70 is closed (switch ON) when pressed once, opened (switch OFF) when pressed next, and this is repeated thereafter.

  Reference numeral 90 denotes a communication antenna unit for performing direct wireless communication with the input / output unit 30A of the integrated management apparatus 5, and is installed in the vicinity of the input circuit board 57 in the main body case 20C. The communication antenna unit 90 and a transmission / reception circuit (not shown) constitute an input / output unit 91 for wireless communication.

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 101 denotes a light emitting element group that guides the operation by appropriately illuminating the touch-type input operation unit 58 (from the inside of the main body case 20C), and is driven by the LED drive circuit 91E. Reference numeral 102 denotes a capacitance change detection electrode (touch sensor) installed so as to be in close contact with the inside of the main body case 20 </ b> C constituting the outer shell of the touch-type input operation unit 58.

  Reference numeral 91A denotes a determination circuit that senses a detection signal from the touch sensor 102 and determines that an input has been performed. 91B is an input control circuit that sets the control conditions of the control device 33 in accordance with the input information from the input determination circuit 91A. A memory 91D stores control data necessary for appropriately guiding the light emitting element group 101 with light according to input information from the user. 91C is an interface unit for connecting the input control circuit 91B and the control device 33.

  Reference numeral 28 denotes an NFC communication control IC (NFC control circuit) that constitutes a part of the NFC tag arranged at a predetermined position as described above. The antenna 29 is connected to the NFC control circuit 28, and generates inductive power as a power source for the NFC control circuit 28 when receiving a radio signal having a predetermined frequency from the outside. Reference numeral 31 denotes a microchip memory (same as the above-described “NFC storage unit”) connected to the NFC control circuit 28.

  The LED 103 does not have to emit light constantly, and is lit by the control device 33 at a predetermined timing synchronized with the exchange of information with the information communication terminal device 25. Note that the LED 103 is automatically turned off after a lapse of a certain time from lighting.

  The input control circuit 91 </ b> B is configured by a dedicated microcomputer (not shown) different from the microcomputer configuring the control device 33, but may be configured by the same microcomputer.

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 93 denotes a clock circuit also called a real time clock, which is supplied with power from a dedicated power source (built-in battery) different from the power circuit 92 connected to the main power switch 70, and for a long period of time. It is designed to be driven. This may be, for example, a radio-controlled timepiece. If there is always a request from the control device 33, the current date and the accurate time are notified in seconds. For this reason, it is set to the correct date and time at the manufacturing stage of the bedding dryer 20. Therefore, even when the main power of the bedding dryer 20 is turned off and then turned on again, the time information of the clock circuit 93 is not affected and has a function of always transmitting the latest correct time to the control device 33. For this reason, various information recorded in the storage device 33R of the control device 33 is always recorded and stored at the same exact time. Therefore, the occurrence time information described above is added to the abnormality monitoring data read out from the NFC input / output unit 63 by the information communication terminal device 25, the futon drying operation history, the determination result of the dirt detection unit 66, and the like. Has been. Thus, when data is analyzed later, the data acquisition time can be accurately grasped.

  The control device 33 may ask the integrated management device 5 to provide realistic information such as time data at the time of falling asleep in order to grasp the sleep time. That is, there is a function that is used as a reference when acquiring the sleep time determination result by the integrated management device 5 using the sleep determination unit 23 and determining the drying time of the bedding 100. For example, the accumulated data of the sleep time of the previous day or the past several days is acquired, and the operation of extending or conversely reducing the operation time of the bedding dryer 20 is performed. Alternatively, it is possible to have a function of notifying the user of such a driving time proposal using a voice guide or a lamp.

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 94 denotes a mechanical drive unit for moving the bedding dryer 20 along a top surface of the bedding 100 in a predetermined direction. The mechanical drive unit 94 includes a wheel 49 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a wheel drive unit 95 including a motor that rotates the wheel directly or via a differential gear, and the number of rotations of the wheel. The counter circuit 96 that counts and a rotation determination unit 97 that determines whether or not the wheel 49 has rotated in the rotation direction and the rotation speed according to the command signal are configured (see FIG. 8).

  In FIG. 7, reference numeral 98 denotes various detection units, which include a bedding surface detection unit 62, a dirt detection unit 66, a current detection unit 53A, a dust amount detection unit 60, and the like. The electric heater 46 is a PTC heater and has a characteristic of automatically suppressing a current flowing through itself as the temperature rises. Although a temperature detection element dedicated to this PTC heater is not provided, a heat sensitive element, such as a thermistor, for monitoring the internal temperature of the ventilation duct 54 or the main body case 20C is provided, so that abnormal temperature processing is not performed. Monitored by the unit 111.

Next, FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is another block diagram showing the internal main configuration of the bedding dryer 20, and the description of the configuration described in FIGS.
A determination unit 104 constitutes the core of the bedding surface detection unit 62. The determination unit 104 operates in response to a command signal from the imaging unit 105, analyzes data of reflected light from the surface of the bedding 100, and determines whether the bedding 100 is within a predetermined range.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a stain determination unit having a core function of the bedding stain detection unit 66. The determination unit 107 receives an instruction from the photographing unit 106 and analyzes image data of one screen photographed with the light of the black light from the light emitting unit 67 using a dedicated algorithm, and determines a reference screen for each screen. The degree of difference is determined from the comparison result. For example, while one screen is kept in a light blue background color, the presence / absence of a point where the surroundings and brightness in the one screen are changed is counted. Note that some bacteria have fluorescent substances, and the breeding sites of these bacteria can be identified by a white color from the surroundings by applying black light.

  Reference numeral 110 denotes a bedding stain determination unit. This accumulates the comparison result data of the determination unit 107, and finally determines the degree of surface contamination (for example, three-step evaluation) of the bedding 100 as a whole at the end of one bedding drying operation. The bedding dirt determination unit 110 notifies the user of the degree of dirt on the surface of the bedding 100 as a whole by means such as voice information from the voice guide unit 108 and light emission and blinking via the display unit 101. When the bedding stain determination unit 110 detects a stain exceeding a predetermined level (for example, an evaluation point with the most stain in the three-stage evaluation), the control device 33 notifies the integrated management device 5 of the fact of the stain. In some cases, detailed determination data is transmitted collectively and notified. The voice guide unit 108 includes a voice synthesizer (not shown) and a speaker (not shown) that emits voice according to the voice guide signal generated by the voice synthesizer. A temporary storage unit 113 records the image data acquired by the light receiving unit 68 in time series.

  If the resident desires, the automatic transfer function of the integrated management apparatus 5 is set so that the integrated management apparatus 5 also notifies the information communication terminal device 25 that the bedding stain determination unit has completed the determination process. Keep it. In this way, the information communication terminal device 25 that has received the notification can acquire information on the bedding stain determination result from the bedding dryer 20 through direct wireless communication (via the NFC input / output unit 41B).

Reference numeral 109 denotes a central control unit that constitutes the core of the control device 33, and is constituted by a microcomputer.
Reference numeral 111 denotes an abnormality processing unit that performs predetermined processing such as an emergency stop by a program when an abnormality occurs, and performs abnormality determination. When the main power switch 70 is turned on and the control device 33 starts the bedding drying operation, the data from the various detection units 98 are monitored to determine whether there is an abnormal operation state. Reference numeral 112 denotes a drive circuit for the electric heater 46.

Next, FIG. 9 will be described.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a moving path MK of the bedding dryer 20, and shows a state in which the bedding dryer 20 has advanced halfway on the double size mattress 100A. About the structure demonstrated in FIGS. 1-8, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The movement trajectory (path) MK of the bedding dryer 20 is from the start point (movement start point) SAP to the end point (movement end point) STP in the example of FIG. Thus, the movement route is not limited to the so-called “one-stroke drawing”, and may be a movement route that reciprocates back and forth or right and left along a straight line. The starting point SAP and the end point STP may be the same. That is, a route setting that always returns to the departure point may be used.

  Control data indicating such a movement route MK is incorporated as a program in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 of the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 as coordinate data of the X axis and the Y axis as shown in FIG. It is. However, the total length of the moving route MK and the shape of the route should be determined depending on the size of the plain area of the mattress 100A. Therefore, the input operation unit 58 displays an input key such as “Area: Large” or “Futon Size: Large” before starting the drying operation, and selects the desired key by selecting it. The area is dry.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the bedding dryer 20 moves on the movement track MK and reaches the end point STP, an area where the drying effect by the bedding dryer 20 can be expected (hereinafter referred to as “drying area”). Is like KZ shown in FIG. Note that LA is the length of the mattress 100A, and WA is the width dimension.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the starting point SAP from which the bedding dryer 20 moves is a position L1 from the left end of the mattress 100A. When viewed from the starting point SAP, the movement trajectory MK moves from the left edge to WL, from the right edge to WR, and from the farthest side edge (fourth side 100E described later) to the position L2. This L1, WL, WR, L2 is the case where the position where the user first placed the bedding dryer 20 is the starting SAP, and if the position of the starting SAP is different, L1, WL, WR, L2 Change. As will be described later, the bedding dryer 20 is automatically controlled by the control device 33 so as not to fall off from the upper surface of the mattress 100A. That is, if the shape and area of the mattress 100A are different, the movement locus (route) MK shown in FIG. 9 changes. In the “single size” mattress 100A as described above, the total length of the movement locus MK is naturally set short.

  In FIG. 9, W is a drying area where the bedding dryer 20 can exert a drying effect by one movement as shown in FIG. In addition, SF is a distance traveled in the traveling direction FD when the bedding dryer 20 repeats the movement, stop, and movement operations. As shown in FIG. 9, when traveling from a starting point SAP to an end point STP by making a plurality of turns, the traveling direction FD is changed at a right angle (90 degrees) at the turning point, and then further turned 90 degrees. It will be.

  As is apparent from FIG. 9, in the bedding dryer 20 according to the first embodiment, in order to dry a predetermined drying area (also referred to as “drying area”) KZ, the interval between adjacent movement trajectories MK is set to be dry. It is set so that the non-drying area does not occur between the two adjacent dry areas W so that the areas W are continuous. As a result, it is possible to exhaustively dry the predetermined drying area KZ in a minimum operation time.

  In FIG. 9, CL is a center line in the X-axis direction of the mattress 100A. In the case where the bedding dryer 20 repeatedly moves, stops, and moves through the movement path MK, or moves continuously at a slow speed, in the drying area KZ of the mattress 100A, A difference may be added, such as dryness “strong” and dryness “weak”. In general, it is said that sweat or the like that is spilled by a sleeping person while sleeping is particularly found in a part centered on the back. Therefore, when the main purpose is drying of the mattress 100A, the left side in FIG. It is better to dry around the area. However, when going to bed in the winter season, you can expect a comfortable sleep if your feet are warmer, so conversely, you may drive with increased drying capacity to increase the degree of dryness on the right side of the center line CL. good. For example, when the bedding dryer 20 is moved by the distance SF in the traveling direction FD and then stopped for a predetermined time and hot air is generated by the electric heater 46 during the stop, the drying ability is increased. It means that the power supplied to the heater 46 is increased. Alternatively, a method such as extending the stop time may be used. Since the user can arbitrarily select the dryness by using the input operation unit 58, the first embodiment improves usability and is practical.

  In the first embodiment, the movement of the bedding dryer 20 adopts a policy of moving the movement route MK by repeating the operations of predetermined distance movement / stop / predetermined distance movement several tens of times or more as a basic operation pattern. ing. This is one reason that it is advantageous to cooperate with the operations of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and the dirt detection unit 66, as will be described later.

(Operation of the bedding dryer 20)
Next, FIG. 10 will be described.
FIG. 10 shows operation steps after the main power switch 70 of the bedding dryer 20 is turned on.
S <b> 1 to S <b> 8 are defined by a program in the microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

  The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the bedding dryer 20 (S1). Then, the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. And the control apparatus 33 checks the detection signal from the various detection parts 98, and the presence or absence of abnormality is determined. If there is no abnormality, predetermined activation start information is transmitted to the integrated management apparatus 5 via the input / output unit 91 (S2).

Here, an operation in which the control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 acquires the sleep time data from the sleep determination unit 23 in the stage before the step (S1) will be described.
The control unit 36 of the integrated management device 5 instructs the sleep sensor 24 to activate and acquire sleep time data when a predetermined time comes or when a resident (user of the bedding dryer 20) instructs. Then, the sleep determination unit main body 23M activates the sleep sensor 24.

  Thereafter, when the user falls asleep and the sleep determination unit main body 23 </ b> M determines “becomes a sleep state”, the time information at that time is notified to the control unit 36. The controller 36 temporarily stores the sleep time data in a dedicated first storage unit (not shown). Thereafter, when the user wakes up and the sleep determination unit 23 determines that “the state is awakening”, the time information at that time is notified to the control unit 36.

The control unit 36 temporarily stores the biological data received from the sleep determination unit main body 23M, the sleep time calculated based on the elapsed time from the sleep time to the awakening time, and the like in a second storage unit (not shown). That is, the control unit 36 creates sleep time zone data based on the calculated sleep time data (sleeping time, awakening time, date and time), and the identification code and date data indicating the sleeper, and the acquired living space name. (Position code) and the like are set and stored in a second storage unit (not shown).
The data such as the sleep time zone and the identification code can also be read out by the information communication terminal device 25 via the NFC input / output unit 40.

  The bedding dryer 20 transmits predetermined activation start information, activates the input operation unit 58, completes preparation for accepting touch input from the user, activates the voice guide unit 108, and prompts the user. An input operation is prompted (S3). Then, a display for selecting the operation mode is displayed, or instead of or in addition to this, the operation of the operation mode is prompted by voice from the voice guide unit 108 (S4).

Next, the control device 33 determines whether the automatic operation mode is selected or the manual operation mode is selected (S5) (S7).
If the automatic operation mode is selected in step S5, the process proceeds to the next step (S6). If the automatic operation mode is not selected, Step S5 is “No”, and the process proceeds to Step S7. If the manual operation mode is selected in step S7, the process proceeds to the next step (S8).

Next, FIG. 11 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation (steps S6, S9 to S17) when the automatic operation mode is selected.
First, when the automatic operation mode is selected (S6), the bedding dryer 20 transmits “activation start information” indicating that the drying operation is started in the automatic operation mode to the integrated management apparatus 5 (S9).

  The control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 includes, for example, an identification code indicating date of sleep and date / time data, a position code specifying the living space, etc. in the sleep time data stored in the second storage unit (not shown). Data is set and transmitted from the input / output unit 30A to the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20 (S10). Moreover, the specific information of the bedding 100 is also transmitted. The “specific information” of the bedding is, for example, size data indicating a planar size of the mattress 100A or a size identification code (for example, “S is a single size”, “W is a double size”, etc.) Distinction), the material of the futon (the distinction of whether the inside is feather or cotton, etc.), the material of the cloth on the front of the futon, etc., and the user uses the information communication terminal device 25 or the operation input unit 37 in advance. This is input to the control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5. In particular, the material of the cloth of the mattress 100 </ b> A has a coefficient of friction between the wheel 49, which is the main part of the mechanical driving unit 94, and the surface of the mattress 100 </ b> A with which the wheel 49 directly contacts. Affect. That is, if the surface of the mattress 100A itself (if the mattress is covered with a cloth cover, the surface of the cloth cover) is a slippery fabric or fiber state, if the wheel 49 rotates, There is a possibility that slipping occurs and there is a difference in the moving distance of the main body case 20C even at the same rotational speed. Therefore, whether or not it is such a slippery fabric or fiber state is grasped by specific information, and the control unit 36 automatically finely adjusts the driving speed (rotational speed) and the rotational speed of the wheels 49.

  The “specific information” of the bedding such as the mattress 100A is the same when the information communication terminal device 25 is used. When the information communication terminal device 25 is used, when the mattress 100A is purchased, the written information on the warranty card, the quality assurance slip of the product, etc., or the bar code, three-dimensional code, etc. shown there are displayed on the information communication terminal. The image is taken with a camera (generally different from the bedding surface measuring unit 88) that is normally built in the device 25, the shooting information is transmitted to the information server 27, and a predetermined code (number or symbol) is sent from the information server 27. Can also be read by the bedding dryer 20 via the NFC input / output unit 63.

  “Sleep time data” is the cumulative time of sleep time accumulated for several days after the date and time of the previous drying operation. When receiving the “starting start information” described above, the control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 holds history information indicating that the “starting start information” has been received at a certain date and time before that. If the control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 receives “start-up information” seven days ago, for example, and transmits the sleep time data to the bedding dryer 20 at that time, it accumulates from the time point six days ago. The sleep time data thus transmitted is transmitted to the bedding dryer 20.

  The central control unit 109 of the control device 33 calculates the drying operation time and the movement route MK with reference to data such as (past) sleep time data and specific information of the bedding 100 (S11). The “drying operation time” here refers to the time from the start of energization of the electric heater 46 to the end of the energization based on step S17 described later. In the bedding dryer 20, even after the electric heater 46 has been energized, the electric heater 46 may be operated for about 1 minute since there is residual heat of the electric heater 46. Note that the timing of stopping the energization of the electric heater 46 and the timing of stopping the operation of the electric blower 48 may be the same.

  Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement route MK, the time required for the movement, and the like on the input operation unit 58 and notifies from the voice guide unit 108. For example, “Drying operation starts. It takes 60 minutes to finish the drying operation”. And guidance which asks a user for confirmation whether operation can be started under these conditions is given (S12).

  Next, it is determined whether there is a touch operation on a predetermined key (for start start command) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from the step S12 (S13). The process proceeds to step S15.

  When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for start start command) in step S13, the central control unit 109 displays the predetermined input key on the input operation unit 58 and touches the input key. , So that the input is valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 prompt the user to input desired driving conditions (S14). And it returns to step S11 according to a user's input, and calculates the time of drying operation again.

  In step S14, the process may move to step S8 shown in FIG. 10 and may be changed to completely switch to the manual mode. In the manual mode, the required time is calculated as in step S11 described above. First, in order to determine the movement path MK that is the basis of the time calculation, first, the longitudinal dimension (LA) and the lateral dimension (WA) of the mattress 100A are determined. Alternatively, the user sets an index indicating the size of the mattress 100A such as “single size” or “double size”. The control device 33 automatically calculates the movement route according to the input result, and the result (including the outline of the movement route and the estimated time required for the drying operation) is displayed and notified to the user, and the user agrees to it. The travel route is determined.

  Next, in step S15, the control device 33 finally performs the operation based on the notification signal indicating that the drying operation has started and the expected drying operation time to the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91. Information on the time required to stop is transmitted (S16).

  In the next step S17, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and hot air is blown out from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S18. It is to be noted that energization of the ion generating device 72 is also started. Since the energization time zone of the ion generating device 72 is the same as the energization time zone to the electric blower 48, ions are generated when the air is blown. If the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generating device 72 is also stopped at the same time.

Next, FIG. 12 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the operation when the drying operation is started in the automatic operation mode (steps S18 to S28).

  First, in step S18, the central control unit 109 counts the elapsed time in order to control the drying operation time in the automatic operation mode. Time information from the clock circuit 93 (see FIG. 7) is used for counting the elapsed time.

  Next, in step S <b> 19, the central control unit 109 instructs the abnormality processing unit 111 to acquire electrical or physical monitoring data from the various detection units 98. For example, data from the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the current value measured by the current detection unit 53A, and other temperature monitoring data are acquired.

  In the next step S20, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines whether or not an abnormal state is recognized. If there is no abnormality, the bedding surface detector 62 determines whether or not the bedding 100A is present in the forward traveling direction (FD) in step S21.

When an abnormal state is not recognized in step S22 following step S21, the process proceeds to next step S23, and an elapsed time from the start of the drying operation is checked.
When it is determined in the next step S24 that the predetermined elapsed time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step S25, where the central control unit 109 acquires the operation history information from the start of the drying operation to step S24. And stored in the storage unit 33R.

  Then, in the next step S26, in order to stop the drying operation, first, the energization to the electric heater 46 is completely stopped, and then the energization to the electric blower 48 is stopped after a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has passed (S26). ). Note that energization of the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48 may be stopped simultaneously. Then, a notification signal indicating such operation stop is transmitted to the integrated management device 5. At that time, the operation history information acquired in step S25 may be transmitted together (S27). And a series of driving | operations are complete | finished (S28).

  If an abnormal state is recognized in step S20, the process proceeds to step S29, where the abnormal time processing unit 111 determines a countermeasure according to the abnormal content, and the central control unit 109 receives various command signals for that purpose. Announce.

  If an abnormal state is recognized in step S22, the process proceeds to step S30, where the abnormal time processing unit 111 determines a countermeasure according to the abnormal content that the bedding 100A is not detected, and various commands for that purpose. The central control unit 109 issues a signal. Step S30 will be described with reference to FIG.

Next, the following control items during the drying operation as described above will be described.
Part 1: Movement of the main body (main body case 20C) of the bedding dryer 20: Operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and the bedding dirt determination unit 110: Operation of the optical sensor 21: Part 4: Operation of the dirt detection unit 66 Part 5: Operation of the dust judgment unit 61

(Part 1: Movement of the main body of the bedding dryer 20)
In step S17 of FIG. 11, the central control unit 109 instructs the drive circuit 112 to start energization to energize the electric heater 46, and a movement command signal is also output to the mechanical drive unit 94 (however, these two commands Are not simultaneous, and will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 13, SA1 to SA14 are basic steps showing a movement pattern of the main body (main body case 20C) of the bedding dryer 20. An operation program is stored in advance in the central control unit 109 so as to execute these steps.
The body part (main body case 20C) of the bedding dryer 20 moves by a predetermined distance (FS) and then stops for a predetermined time (T2), and then blows warm air at that position, as will be apparent from the following description. Then, the bedding 100 is dried. The movement method of the main body part (main body case 20C) of the bedding dryer 20 is an intermittent movement method in which a predetermined distance (T2) passes, and the movement is performed again by a predetermined distance.

  First, when starting (SA1) and a forward command signal is issued from the central control unit 109 to the wheel drive unit 95 of the mechanical drive unit 94 (SA2), the bedding surface detection unit 62 causes the photographing unit 105 to emit light. The unit 64 is instructed to emit a predetermined light beam (for example, infrared rays). When the main body (main body case 20C) of the bedding dryer 20 is placed on the mattress 100A, the light beam is reflected by the upper surface of the mattress 100A, and the light receiving unit 65 receives a part of the reflected light. If the mattress 100A exists in the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C, the light receiving unit 65 outputs a predetermined detection signal, and the detection signal is instantaneously stored in the temporary storage unit 114, and the determination unit 104 receives the detection signal. The determination result that the mattress 100 </ b> A exists is transmitted to the central control unit 109. Such determination of the bedding surface detection unit 62 is at the stage of step SA3.

  If it is determined in step SA3 that the bedding surface has been detected (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step SA4. Here, driving power is supplied to the wheel drive unit 95 of the mechanical drive unit 94. At the same time, measurement of the (first) predetermined time T1 is started.

  When the main body case 20C is linearly advanced, the wheel driving unit 95 simultaneously rotates the left and right two wheels 49 having the same outer diameter size in the same direction by the same number at a relatively low speed for a few seconds (predetermined) It is moved by a distance SF (for example, 5 cm) by taking about time T1). If it is rotated at a high speed, depending on the material of the surface of the wheel 49 and the coefficient of friction, it slips between the top cloth of the bedding 100A and wastes electric energy. For such control, a rotation determination unit 97 and a rotation number counter circuit 96 (see FIG. 8) are provided. The measurement data of the rotation number counter 96 is input to the rotation determination unit 97 in real time, and the determination data is output from the rotation determination unit 97 to the central control unit 109 in synchronization with the rotation of the wheels 49. This determination data is used as feedback information in the control of the mechanical drive unit 94 by the central control unit 109. The rotation angle of the wheel 49 is detected by the rotation number counter circuit 96 even if it is less than one rotation. For this purpose, an angular position sensor (not shown) is installed at the wheel 49 portion. The angular position sensor is also called a rotary encoder, but a typical example is an optical rotary encoder.

  In the next step SA5, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time TA has reached a predetermined time T1. That is, in this step, the elapsed time is monitored, but since the moving speed per unit time (for example, 1 second) is known, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has advanced by the predetermined distance FS.

  When the elapsed time TA reaches the predetermined time T1, the process proceeds to the next step SA6. In the central control unit 109, the X-axis coordinate data indicating the position of the main body case 20C is updated to the one after the progress as the main body case 20C has advanced by one unit of the predetermined distance FS on the movement path (movement locus) MK. Is done. Then, the measurement result (count value) of the predetermined time T1 is reset (returns to zero).

  In the next step SA7, it is determined whether or not an operation end command signal is present. Unless the user issues an emergency stop command or the like through the input operation unit 58, this step SA7 is “Yes” determination. The heater 46 is energized by the drive circuit 112. The electric heater 46 is a PTC heater, and rapidly raises the temperature. At the same time, measurement of the (second) predetermined time T2 is also started.

  In the next step SA9, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time TB has reached a predetermined time T2. When the (second) predetermined time T2 (for example, 15 seconds) is reached, the process proceeds to the next step SA10.

  In the next step SA10, energization of the electric heater 46 is stopped by the drive circuit 112. Further, the measurement result (count value) at the predetermined time T2 is reset (returns to zero). In the next step SA11, it is determined whether or not the operation end command signal is present, and this step SA11 is “Yes” determination unless the user issues a command such as an emergency stop by the input operation unit 58.

  Then, when the process proceeds from step SA11 to step SA12, it is determined whether or not it is a turning point. In this step SA12, when the coordinate of the target position when the vehicle travels by the predetermined distance FS changes on the Y coordinate with reference to the position of step SA6, the traveling direction is changed by 90 degrees or 180 degrees. Therefore, the process proceeds to step SA14 of the direction changing process. If it is not a turning point, the process returns to step SA2 again, and a forward command is issued from the central control unit 109 to the wheel drive unit 95.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the timing of power supply and the amount of power for the mechanical drive unit 94 and the electric heater 46, respectively.
As is clear from this figure, the amount of electric power during the period in which the forward command signal is output to the wheel drive unit 95 of the mechanical drive unit 94 to move (the predetermined time T1 described in FIG. 13) is Y watts. There is (for example, 30W).

Next, the energization of the mechanical drive unit 94 becomes zero, and the amount of power during the period in which the main body case 20C remains stationary (the predetermined time T2 described in FIG. 13) is X watts (for example, 200 W). The X watt electric power is mostly consumed for heat generation by the electric heater 46, and most of the remaining electric power is consumed by the electric blower motor 48M.
As described above, in the first embodiment, the power supply periods (T1, T2) for the mechanical drive unit 94 and the electric heater 46 are shifted so as not to overlap each other. This makes effective use of limited electrical energy and prevents the instantaneous total power from becoming large. In particular, when a rechargeable battery such as a lithium ion battery is used as a power source, a light-weight rechargeable battery with a small rated current can be adopted, which is beneficial in terms of cost reduction and weight reduction of the bedding dryer 20.

(Part 2: Operations of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and the bedding stain determination unit 110)
When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects an abnormal state in which the bedding 100A is not detected in step S22 shown in FIG. 12, the abnormal time processing unit 111 determines the following control operation and sends various command signals to the center. A command is issued from the control unit 109 (step S30).

  The schematic diagram of FIG. 15 shows a movement path (movement locus) MK when the bedding dryer 20 is moving from the left toward the right edge 100E on the upper surface of the mattress 100A. The black dots (X1, X2, X3...) Are positions where the bedding dryer 20 temporarily stops and the bedding 100 is dried with warm air. When the bedding dryer 20 starts the drying operation, the coordinates (X axis, Y axis) of each temporary stop position (X1, X2,...) Are generated and specified in the control program of the central control unit 109. ing.

  The main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 passes the X3 position, goes to the X4 position, and from the X4 position, the direction of 180 degrees is reversed as shown by a semicircular path indicated by a broken line in FIG. It is set to go to X5.

When the bedding surface detection unit 62 detects the absence of the mattress 100A while passing the position of X3 and moving toward the position of X4, the abnormal time processing unit 111 outputs the following operation command signal. A call is sent to the central control unit 109.
(1) The movement (forward movement) of the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 is immediately stopped (an emergency stop command signal is output to the mechanical drive unit 94).
(2) The main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 detects the absence of the mattress 100A from the position SS where it was stopped and returns to the immediately preceding temporary stop position X3 to return to the mechanical drive unit 94 for backward movement. A predetermined drive command signal is issued.
(3) When the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 returns to the previous temporary stop position X3, the coordinates of the next target position are set to the coordinates of X6 so that the main body case 20C moves from the position of X3 to the position of X6. Change, proceed in a semicircular shape from the position of X3, reverse the direction by 180 degrees, and proceed to position X6. Then, at the position of X6, as in the normal state, it is stationary for a predetermined time T2, and the drying operation is performed in this stationary state.
The time count of step S18 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 may be stopped during the period of returning from the position X4 to the position X3, but the time required for returning from the position X4 to the position X3 is less than 1 minute. Therefore, the time count in step S18 may be continued as it is. Further, when moving from X3 to X6, the process returns to step S23 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the schematic diagram of FIG. 15, the distance from the position SS where the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 detects the absence of the mattress 100A to the fourth side 100E on the foot side of the mattress 100A is sufficiently large. . In the schematic diagram of FIG. 15, the main body case 20C does not fall off from the upper surface of the mattress 100A through the next target point X4 even if the main body case 20C travels along a moving path MK as shown by a broken line in FIG. . In the first embodiment, the detection range (sensing zone SZ) of the bedding surface detection unit 62 is closest to the front position of the main body case 20C (see FIG. 6), and thus falls off to the fourth side 100E due to some unforeseen cause. In order to surely avoid this, a method of returning to the immediately preceding temporary stop position X3 is adopted. When implementing this bedding dryer 20, it does not necessarily need to control to return to the temporary stop position X3.

  In the first embodiment, the four wheels 49 are the means for contacting the mattress 100A and supporting the weight of the main body case 20C. If another propulsion mechanism such as an endless track is provided in place of the wheel 49, the dimension of L2 in FIG. 15 can be further reduced.

  Further, the dimension L2 in FIG. 15 can be set by the input operation unit 58 of the bedding dryer 20 so as to change as appropriate in the situation where the mattress 100A is placed. For example, when the quilt 100A is placed directly on the tatami and when the quilt 100A is laid on the bed, the latter has a greater anxiety factor. If the input operation unit 58 first inputs the installation condition of the mattress 100A properly, the movement route MK in which the dimension L2 is automatically set automatically is automatically selected. Note that, according to the automatic operation mode linked with the integrated management apparatus 5, the identification information of the bedding 100 is also transmitted from the integrated management apparatus 5 to the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20 in step S10. Since the information on the size of the mattress 100A and the installation state (whether it is placed on the bed or directly on the tatami mat) can be acquired by the bedding dryer 20, the user inputs the information on the mattress 100A each time. The labor to do can be greatly reduced.

(Part 3: Operation of optical sensor 21)
When the bedding dryer 20 intermittently travels on the predetermined movement path (movement trajectory) MK shown in FIG. 9 by a predetermined distance FS to dry the bedding 100, the bedding dryer 20 is usually used. There should be a comforter 100B above. However, the position of the comforter 100B may be shifted to the horizontal position, and the comforter 100B may not exist above the bedding dryer 20 in the middle of the movement path MK. Further, there is a possibility that a user or the like temporarily removes the comforter 100B (lifts it upward) during the bedding drying operation.

  As described above, the optical sensor 21 detects whether or not the comforter 100B exists above the bedding dryer 20 during the bedding drying operation. If the comforter 100B is not hung before the drying operation is started, the detection signal from the optical sensor 21 is not input to the central control unit 109. Accordingly, the abnormal time processing unit 111 determines that an abnormality has occurred, and the bedding drying automatic operation mode illustrated in FIG. 10 is not started (even if the user selects the manual mode, the operation cannot be started, and the stain detection unit 66 is also prohibited and is not activated).

  Further, when the light sensor 21 does not detect the presence of the comforter 100B during the bedding drying operation (whether in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode), that is, when the light or sunlight of the indoor fluorescent lamp is received. Is immediately stopped, and the abnormality processing unit 111 prohibits the operation of the dirt detection unit 66 through the central control unit 109. This is because it is not preferable that the special light of the light emitting unit 67 enters the human body (eye) of the user or the like. Since the bedding surface detection unit 62 also uses visible light, if the comforter 100B is not on the upper side, the light from the room illumination light may be a disturbance factor and may not be detected accurately, so the light emitting operation is not performed. .

(Part 4: Operation of Dirt Detection Unit 66)
The flowchart in FIG. 16 is for explaining the operation of the dirt detection unit 66.
When the user designates that the dirt of the bedding 100 is also detected when the bedding is dried by the input operation unit 58 (hereinafter referred to as “dirt confirmation mode”, which will be described later in detail), the steps SB1 to SB14 are performed. Works as shown.

  First, when the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 starts to move in the predetermined traveling direction FD, the dirt detection unit 66 starts operation (SB1) at this time. Then, the photographing unit 106 activates each unit such as the light emitting unit 67 and enters a photographing preparation stage (SB2).

  When the wheel drive unit 95 moves the main body case 20C by a predetermined distance SF at a relatively low speed in the traveling direction FD and temporarily stops it, the photographing unit 106 detects this state. Thereby, determination of step SB3 becomes "Yes" and progresses to the following step SB4, and special light is radiated | emitted from the light emission part 67 toward the mattress 100A as shown in FIG.

  In the dirt detection unit 66, in synchronization with the light emission of the light emitting unit 67, the camera function of the light receiving unit 68 with the photographing opening facing the mattress 100A, the main body case 20C is stationary and the surface of the mattress 100A is stationary. A predetermined range (for example, a circle or an ellipse of several centimeters or less in both length and width) is photographed (SB4).

  The image data photographed by the light receiving unit 68 is temporarily stored in the temporary storage unit 113 (SB5). The image data is stored in the temporary storage unit 113 in the order of shooting, and the shooting date and time (in seconds) is stored as supplementary information in the data of each image. Desirably, the position information of the bedding dryer 20 corresponding to the “position information on the home appliance side” received by the bedding dryer 20 from the integrated management device 5 at the beginning of the drying operation and the “specific information” of the mattress (bedding) 100A. Is also stored as a set.

  In the next step SB6, it is determined whether or not an operation end command has been issued from the central control unit 109. If the end command has not been issued, the process returns to step SB3, where it is determined again whether the forward movement for the next predetermined distance has been paused. If so, the surface of the mattress 100A is photographed again (SB4). . Thereafter, such an operation is repeated, and whenever the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 is temporarily stopped, the surface of the mattress 100A is photographed.

  When it is determined in step SB6 that the operation end command has been issued from the central control unit 109, the image capturing unit 106 captures the captured image data of each screen during the previous dry operation in the order of image capture (time series). (SB7). Then, the stain determination unit 107 sequentially determines each screen. The stain determination unit 107 analyzes the image data of one screen with a dedicated algorithm, determines the degree of difference from the comparison result with the reference screen for each screen, and determines the determination result in three stages for each screen. Evaluate (SB8). For example, the classification is based on the determination result code U3 when the degree of contamination is large, U1 when there is no contamination or very small, and U2 when it is between the two. This determination result code is sequentially transferred to the dedicated memory of the bedding stain determination unit 110 (SB9).

  In this way, the data of the determination result code transferred to the dedicated memory of the bedding stain determination unit 110 is collected for collecting as a stain determination result photographed in one drying operation. Then, based on the result of accumulation of the determination result codes, a score for three-level evaluation is given (SB10). For example, when U3 is converted into 3 points, U2 is converted into 2 points, and U1 is converted into 1 point, a total of 100 shooting results are totaled to obtain a final result of 30 points or 10 points, for example. For example, by preparing in advance a criterion such as “Bedding dirt is large. Laundry recommended” for 30 points or more, it is possible to suggest advice that encourages the user to make clean bedding rather than just a score.

  In addition to obtaining the overall evaluation in this way, the determination result code for each photographing point is associated with the movement trajectory MK data so that the user can visually present the information of the location where the contamination is detected. And an evaluation score (SB11).

  The processing data of the determination result associating the movement trajectory of the bedding dryer 20 with the stain determination result in this way is stored in the storage unit 33R of the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 (SB12). One reason for storing the information in the storage unit 33R is that it is easy for the information communication terminal device 25 to read information by NFC communication. Another reason is to transmit to the integrated management apparatus 5 so that the dirt detection result can be confirmed on the TV receiver 2 via the management apparatus 5 itself or via the management apparatus 5 itself.

  When the processing up to step SB12 is completed, the photographing unit 106 stops each part of the dirt detection unit 66, and sends a command to erase all the photographing data and the like stored in step SB5 and thereafter in the temporary storage unit 113. The temporary storage unit 113 is reset. And a series of operation | movement is complete | finished by stopping itself (SB13) (SB14). Normally, when the drying operation is finished after a predetermined time has elapsed, after that, one minute is passed until the timing when the power supply to all circuits including the electric blower 48 is cut off (the main power switch 70 is opened). Although there is a degree, the processing of steps SB7 to SB13 is performed in this one minute. It should be noted that the software may be changed so that the main power switch 70 is not turned off until the processing of steps SB7 to SB13 is completely completed.

The schematic diagram of FIG. 17 shows a case where the data of the detection result of the dirt detection unit 66 is read out by the information communication terminal device 25 and displayed on the display unit 73, for example. As is clear from FIG. 17, the determination result indicating the degree and presence / absence of dirt is indicated by the size of a figure (circular) on the movement locus MK. When the circle is large, the dirt evaluation level U3, when the circle is small, U2, and when there is no dirt or very small, a circular figure is not displayed. Thereby, when a user looks at the display part (display screen) 73, it is easy to image the degree of dirt of the mattress 100A with the number of circles and the size thereof. The dirt that can be discriminated by the dirt detection unit 66 may not be visually confirmed by the user due to the color and pattern of the mattress 100A, the type of fabric on the surface, etc., and such an optical dirt detection function. This greatly improves the convenience for the user.
Further, the data summation result of the detection result of the dirt detection unit 66 may be indicated by a numerical value. For example, as described above, the total points of a total of 100 shooting results may be totaled and displayed as “Bedding dirt is large. Laundry is recommended!” To alert the user.

  The information communication terminal device 25 can access the information server 27 and download (read) control application software capable of remotely controlling the bedding dryer 20 from the application database 27B. As described above, the stain detection result stored in the storage unit 33R of the device 33 can be displayed on the display unit 73.

(Part 5: Operation of the dust determination unit 61)
Next, a cooperative operation between the dust sensor (dust detection unit) 60 shown in FIG. 6 and the dust determination unit 61 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control device 33 when the “bedding cleaning only” mode is selected and only the bedding 100 is cleaned.
Steps S1 to S4 are the same as those in the flowchart shown in FIG.
Steps S4A to S43A are specific to the “bedding cleaning only” mode.

  Step S4A is a step of determining whether or not the specific input key displayed on the input operation unit 58 in step S4 (for example, a touch-type key displayed as “cleaning only”) is touched. If the touch operation is performed here, “Yes” determination is made, and the process proceeds to the next step S40. If the touch operation is not performed, the process proceeds to step S5 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S40, it is determined whether or not the automatic operation mode has been selected. When the automatic operation mode is selected, the process proceeds to the next step S41. If not, the process proceeds to step S42A for determining whether or not the manual mode is selected.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the operation when the automatic operation mode is selected.
First, when the automatic operation mode is selected (S41), the bedding dryer 20 transmits “start-up information” indicating that the bedding cleaning-only operation starts in the automatic operation mode to the integrated management device 5 (S42). ).

  The control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 sets the environment information stored in the second storage unit (not shown) as a set of data such as a position code that identifies the living space HA where the bedding dryer 20 is located. The input / output unit 30A transmits the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20 (S43). Moreover, the specific information of the bedding 100 is also transmitted. In the environmental information here, the three types of temperature information, dust scattering degree (dust amount per unit air volume) information, and pollen scattering amount information in the current living space HA are emphasized. This is because the cleaning result of the bedding 100 is affected.

  The central control unit 109 of the control device 33 calculates the cleaning-only operation time and the movement route MK with reference to data such as (past) bedding cleaning data and specific information of the bedding 100 (S44). ). The “cleaning-only operation time” here refers to the time from the start of energization of the electric blower 48 to the end of energization based on step S50 described later.

  Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement route MK, the time required for the movement, and the like on the input operation unit 58 and informs the voice guide unit 108 of it. The voice guide unit 108 gives a notification, for example, “Bedding cleaning operation starts. It takes 60 minutes to complete the operation”. And guidance which asks the user for confirmation as to whether operation can be started under these conditions is given (S45).

  Next, within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from step S45, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on a predetermined key (for start start command) of the input operation unit 58 (S46). The process proceeds to step S48. In step S48, the LED 101 is displayed on the input operation unit 58 to start the drying-only operation, and the voice guide unit 108 notifies the user by voice.

When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for start start command) in step S46, the central control unit 109 applies the predetermined input key to the input operation unit 58, particularly (illuminate the LED with light from the back side). By highlighting and touching the input key, the input becomes valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 prompt the user to input desired driving conditions (S47). And according to a user's input, it returns to step S44 and calculates the time required for cleaning operation, etc. again.
Note that at the stage of step S47, the operation mode may be changed so as to shift to step S43A shown in FIG. In the manual mode, the required time is calculated as in step S44 described above, but before that, it is necessary to input the size of the mattress 100A as basic data. Then, the user confirms the outline of the travel route displayed or notified to the user from the central control unit 109 and the required time (reference time), and inputs that the input operation unit 58 agrees if it is OK. There is a need to.

  Next, in step S49, the control device 33 finally notifies the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91 based on the notification signal indicating that the cleaning-only operation has started and the expected time required for the cleaning operation. Information on the time required until operation stops is transmitted.

  In the next step S50, the ion generating device 72 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, and the cleaning operation is started. Hot air is not blown out from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S51. When air is blown by the electric blower 48, the ion generating device 72 generates ions. If the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generating device 72 is also stopped at the same time.

Next, FIG. 20 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the operation (steps S51 to S61) when the operation is started in the cleaning only mode in the automatic operation mode.

  First, in step S51, in order to control the cleaning operation time in the automatic operation mode, the central control unit 109 counts the elapsed time. Time information from the clock circuit 93 (see FIG. 7) is used for counting the elapsed time.

  Next, in step S <b> 52, the central control unit 109 instructs the abnormality processing unit 111 to acquire electrical or physical monitoring data from the various detection units 98. For example, data from the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the current value measured by the current detection unit 53A, and other temperature monitoring data are acquired. Further, the dust amount measurement data obtained from the dust amount detection unit 60 is determined by the dust determination unit 61.

  In the next step S53, the abnormality processing unit 111 determines whether or not an abnormal state is recognized. If there is no abnormality, the bedding surface detector 62 detects whether or not the bedding 100A is present in the forward traveling direction (FD) (S54).

When an abnormal state is not recognized in the next step S55, the process proceeds to the next step S56, and an elapsed time from the start of the cleaning operation is checked.
When it is determined in the next step S57 that the predetermined elapsed time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step S58, where the central control unit 109 acquires the operation history information from the start of the cleaning operation to step S57, Store in the storage unit 33R.

  In step S <b> 59, the central control unit 109 transmits a notification signal indicating the operation stop to the integrated management device 5 in order to stop the cleaning operation. At that time, the operation history information acquired in step S58 may be transmitted together. In step S60, energization of electric blower 48 and ion generating device 72 is stopped to stop the cleaning operation. And a series of driving | operations are complete | finished (S61).

  If an abnormal state is recognized in step S53, the process proceeds to step S62, where the abnormal time processing unit 111 determines a countermeasure according to the content of the abnormality, and the central control unit 109 provides various command signals therefor. Announce.

  If an abnormal state is recognized in step S55, the process proceeds to step S63. A case where the portion where the abnormal state is recognized is, for example, the brush drive unit 53 of the suction port unit 51 will be described. During the cleaning operation, the brush 52 is always rotationally driven by a brush drive unit 53 having a dedicated motor. The current detection unit 53A monitors the state of the current flowing through the motor unit. When the brush 52 is locked by some obstacle and does not rotate, the abnormal state is detected by the current detection unit 53A. Therefore, when this abnormality is detected, in this step S63, the abnormality time processing unit 111 stops the power supply to the brush drive unit 53 of the suction port unit 51 where the problem has occurred, and the input operation unit 58 The occurrence of abnormality is notified by the light emission of the LED 101. Also, a notification signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred is transmitted from the wireless input / output unit 91 to the integrated management device 5. If the abnormality notification of the home appliance EE received by the integrated management device 5 is set to be always received by the information communication terminal device 25, the occurrence of the abnormality from the bedding dryer 20 which is a kind of home appliance EE, It can be known from the information communication terminal device 25.

A case where the portion where the abnormal state is recognized in step S55 is the dust determination unit 61 will be described.
When the operation of the electric blower 48 is started and the air in the space between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is sequentially sucked into the ventilation duct 54 of the main body case 20C, the dust sensor 60 may detect a sudden increase in the amount of dust at a certain time. is there. In such a case, the power supplied to the electric blower 48 is temporarily increased (or the frequency of the drive power is changed) to increase the amount of air to be sucked so that the dust on the bedding 100 is reliably collected. Correspond. Conversely, the dust sensor 60 may detect a sudden decrease in the amount of dust at a certain point in time, and this state may continue for several seconds or more. In such a case, temporarily reduce the power supplied to the electric blower 48 (or change the frequency of the drive power) to reduce the amount of air to be sucked and reduce the power consumption of the electric blower 48. To do.

  If an abnormal state in which the existence of the mattress 100A cannot be confirmed is recognized in step S55, the process proceeds to step S63, and a countermeasure according to the abnormal content that the bedding 100A is not detected is taken. The central control unit 109 issues various command signals for the determination. This step S63 is basically the same as the content of step S30 described in FIG.

  The integrated management device 5 according to the first embodiment includes a pollen sensor (not shown) that measures the amount of pollen in the air as a type of environmental sensor of the integrated environment detection unit 9, and a unit in the air. A dust sensor (not shown) for measuring the amount of dust per volume. With this configuration, the bedding dryer 20 detects the amount of so-called “house dust” deposited on the surface of the bedding at the start of cleaning, and the electric blower 48 as described above according to the amount of the house dust. The suction power can be changed automatically. In addition to this, in order to confirm the cleaning effect and air cleanliness after cleaning, it is possible to recheck the dust amount at the end of cleaning and to know the environmental condition of the living space.

  Specifically, after step S58 described above, for example, as shown in step S58A shown in FIG. 20, the dust amount detection unit 60 and the integrated environment detection unit 9 of the integrated management device 5 function to detect the dust on the bedding 100. The amount of dust in the indoor (residential) space can be measured. These measurement results can be displayed by the input operation unit 58 or can be notified by the voice guide unit 108 (S58B).

As described with reference to FIG. 18, when the bedding dryer 20 is operated, after the main power switch 70 is turned on, a display / notification for prompting selection of an operation mode is first performed (step S4).
The user can select various operation modes such as a drying operation and a cleaning-only operation with reference to the display / notification.

The first embodiment is also characterized in that the user can freely select the following various operation modes including those described so far. Hereinafter, the contents of the various operation modes will be described.
FIG. 21 is a list of various operation modes. In this table, # 1 to # 11 are operation mode reference numbers assigned for explanation.
# 1: Manual (path and time check) operation # 2: Hurry (quick) operation # 3: Concentrated (careful) drying # 4: Automatic operation A
# 5: Automatic operation B
# 6: Sleep time support A
# 7: Sleep time B
# 8: Sleep time support C
# 9: Heating course A
# 10: Heating course B
# 11: Futon information course # 12: Information communication terminal equipment input course

# 1: Manual (path and time confirmation) operation The user sets the “bedclothes size”, which is basic data for determining the movement path MK of the bedding dryer 20, and sets the movement path MK according to the input result. The control device 33 automatically calculates, and the result and the estimated time required for the drying operation (for example, a numerical value such as “60 minutes”) are displayed and notified to the user. Is determined.
When the control device determines that the movement of the movement route MK is finished, the operation of the bedding dryer 20 is finished. The operation order of each part when the drying operation is finished is as follows.
(1) Stop energization (power supply) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stop operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stop energization of the ion generation device 72).
(2) Stopping energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energization of the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detector 66 is stopped.
The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the longitudinal dimension (LA) and the lateral dimension WA (however, in increments of 5 cm) of the mattress 100A. Or it is an index indicating the size, such as “single size”, “double size”, and the like. These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.
Further, the information communication terminal device 25 can be used to input information about the size (size) of the mattress into the bedding dryer 20, which will be described later.

# 2: Hurry (Quick) Operation The “manual operation” mode of # 1 is completed in a shorter time according to the user's selection.
As described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 11, the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 moves a distance SF (for example, 5 cm) by taking about several seconds (predetermined time T1) when moving forward in a straight line. . The movement of the main body case 20C in this way is a speed reference that is adopted in the manual operation and the normal automatic operation. However, in this quick (quick) operation, the time required to move the predetermined time T1 is shortened by 30% or a maximum of 50%, and as a result, the drying completion time of one mattress 100A is greatly shortened. it can.

  When this rush operation is selected, when the user sets “the size of the mattress”, which is basic data for determining the movement path MK of the bedding dryer 20, the movement path MK is controlled according to the input result. 33 calculates automatically. The calculation result and the approximate time required for the drying operation are displayed and notified to the user, and if the user agrees, the movement route MK is determined. For example, the required time is displayed as a number such as “40 minutes”. It should be noted that the same operation can be performed when an input operation of selecting the rush operation after the user sets the size of the mattress is set.

When the control device determines that the movement of the movement path has ended, the operation of the bedding dryer 20 ends. When the drying operation is finished, the operation order of each part is as follows, which is basically the same as the manual operation.
(1) Stop energization (power feeding) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stop operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stop energization of the ion generating device).
(2) Stopping energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energization of the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detector 66 is stopped.

The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the longitudinal dimension (LA) and the lateral dimension WA (however, in increments of 5 cm) of the mattress 100A. Or it is an index indicating the size, such as “single size”, “double size”, and the like. These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.
The information communication terminal device 25 can be used to input mattress size information to the bedding dryer 20, which will be described later.

# 3: Concentrated (careful) operation Compared to the “manual operation” mode of # 1, the drying time can be changed to a longer time, resulting in enhanced dryness.
The user sets “the size of the mattress”, which is basic data for determining the movement route MK of the bedding dryer 20, and the control device 33 automatically calculates the movement route MK according to the input result, and the result. The estimated time required for the drying operation (for example, a numerical value such as “90 minutes”) is displayed and notified to the user, and if the user agrees, the movement route MK is determined. In addition, after the user has set the size of the mattress, after selecting the concentrated (careful) operation, and after selecting the concentrated (careful) operation, the size of the mattress, This concentrated (careful) driving can be performed regardless of whether the user has set it or not.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 11, moving the main body case 20 </ b> C by a predetermined distance SF (for example, 5 cm) over several seconds is a speed reference adopted in the manual operation and the normal automatic operation. . In this concentrated (careful) operation, the time required to move the predetermined time T1 is extended by 30% or 50% at the maximum, and as a result, the drying completion time of one sheet of futon 100A is increased, but the degree of drying of the mattress 100A is increased. Is greatly improved.

  Instead of increasing the drying rate by reducing the moving speed per unit time, that is, the moving speed of the predetermined distance SF, the drying time at one place may be increased. For example, in the temporary stop position (X1, X2,...) Described with reference to FIG. 15, the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 is rotated 360 degrees (one rotation) or more on the horizontal plane, and is rotating. Alternatively, warm air may be blown from the main body case 20C. According to this, warm air can be blown out toward a wider area at the one temporary stop position, and the drying effect is improved.

When the control device 33 determines that the movement of the movement route has been completed, the operation of the bedding dryer 20 is completed. When the drying operation is finished, the operation order of each part is as follows, which is basically the same as the manual operation.
(1) Stop energization (power supply) to the mechanical drive unit 94 (stop operation of the bedding surface detection unit 62 and stop energization of the ion generation device 72).
(2) Stopping energization of the electric heater 46.
(3) Stop energization of the electric blower 48.
(4) The operation of the dirt detector 66 is stopped.
The conditions that the user first inputs with the input operation unit 58 are the longitudinal dimension (LA) and the lateral dimension WA (however, in increments of 5 cm) of the mattress 100A. Or it is an index indicating the size, such as “single size”, “double size”, and the like. These dimensions and indicators need to be input or selected by the user.

# 4: Automatic operation A
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, but differs in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 10, “startup information transmission to integrated management apparatus” is set, but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 11, “automatic driving start notice signal is transmitted to the integrated management device” is described, but the operation of step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 11, there is no operation “acquires bedding specific information from the integrated management apparatus”. Instead, the user performs an operation of “acquiring information on the mattress size” from the input operation unit 58.
(4) The operation “start drying operation, send operation time information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S16 in FIG. 11 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of “sending operation history information and stop information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S27 of FIG. 12 can be omitted.

# 5: Automatic operation B
It is the driving | operation based on the operation | movement flowchart shown in FIGS. The operation of the dirt detection unit 66 described with reference to FIG. 16 is different in the following points, and will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 shows the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 showing the determination of the degree of contamination in the “information communication terminal device 25” or “integrated management device 5” (information server 27 via this), which is a feature of the automatic operation A. It is an operation | movement flowchart.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 22 shows a case where the degree of contamination is determined using the integrated management apparatus 5, and steps SB1 to SB7 are the same as those described in FIG. To do.
Step SB12 is the same as step SB12 described in FIG.
In step SB12, the photographing unit 106 transfers the photographing data accumulated in the temporary storage unit 114 to the storage unit 33R together with the photographing date / time data.

In the next step SB20, the photographing unit 106 erases all the photographing data accumulated in the temporary storage unit 114.
In the next step SB21, the imaging data transferred to the storage unit 33R as external determination data is transmitted to the integrated management apparatus 5 from the input / output unit 91 by radio communication as a set with the acquisition date / time data.

  If the integrated management device 5 has dedicated software for analyzing the level of dirt on bedding, the integrated management device 5 performs a determination process using the software. In the first embodiment, it is possible to ask the information server 27 outside the home to perform a special stain determination process. In any case, the result of the dirt level determination process performed by the integrated management device 5 or the information server 27 is transmitted from the input / output unit 30A of the integrated management device 5 to the control device 33 via the input / output unit 91 of the bedding dryer 20. To reach. Therefore, the determination result is stored in the storage unit 33R (step SB22).

  The bedding dryer 20 causes the LED 101 of the input operation unit 58 to emit light to display that the determination result has arrived, and the voice guide unit 108 similarly notifies the arrival of the determination result by voice (step SB23). Thus, the external determination process using the dirt detection unit 66 is finished (SB24).

The flowchart shown in FIG. 23 shows a case in which the degree of contamination is determined using the information communication terminal device 25. Steps SB1 to SB7 are the same as those described with reference to FIG. Omitted.
Step SB12 is the same as step SB12 described in FIG.
In step SB12, the photographing unit 106 transfers the photographing data accumulated in the temporary storage unit 114 to the storage unit 33R together with the photographing date / time data.

In the next step SB30, the photographing unit 106 erases all the photographing data accumulated in the temporary storage unit 114.
In the next step SB31, the voice guide unit 108 notifies that “measurement data for dirt determination is stored and can be easily read out from the information communication terminal device 25 by NFC communication”. The user is prompted to confirm the degree of dirt on the mattress 100A. Then, the main power switch 70 is automatically turned off (SB32), and the series of operations is finished (SB33).

  The control device 33 assumes that an information read request is received from the information communication terminal device 25 by NFC communication to the NFC control circuit 28 in the step SB30, and the NFC control circuit 28 stores the photographing stored in the storage unit 33R. Command to read data.

  When the information communication terminal device 25 is brought close to the NFC input / output unit 63 in the outer shell of the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 and a predetermined communication session is established, the information communication terminal device 25 acquires the photographing data. it can. The information communication terminal device 25 transmits the data to the information server 27 outside the home, and the information communication terminal device 25 receives the result of the determination process performed by the information server analysis dedicated software. This can be confirmed on the display screen of the display unit 73.

  As is clear from the above description, when the external determination process using the “information communication terminal device 25” or the “integrated management apparatus 5” is performed, the determination unit 107 described in FIG. 8 is not necessarily required. However, the analysis data primarily determined by the determination unit 107 may be transmitted to the integrated management apparatus 5 or the information server 27 to obtain a more accurate secondary determination.

# 6: Sleep time driving A
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, but differs in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 10, “startup information transmission to integrated management apparatus” is set, but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 11, “automatic driving start notice signal is transmitted to the integrated management device” is described, but the operation of step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 11, there is no operation “acquires bedding specific information from the integrated management apparatus”. Instead, an operation of “acquisition of sleep time information” from the information communication terminal device 25 by the user is performed.
(4) The operation “start drying operation, send operation time information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S16 in FIG. 11 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of “sending operation history information and stop information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S27 of FIG. 12 can be omitted.

  The feature of the driving menu of this “sleep-time-adaptive driving A” is to grasp the use time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the bedtime of the sleeping person, and depending on the result, the conditions (( The operation time, the degree of drying, etc.) are to be adjusted.

  Since a technique for acquiring personal sleep time data in the information communication terminal device 25 has already been proposed, the information communication terminal device 25 having such a function may also be used in the first embodiment.

  Furthermore, the integrated management device 5 has a sleep determination unit 23 (sleep determination unit main body 23M) for acquiring the sleeper's biological data, accurately measuring the sleep time, and accumulating the data. For this reason, even if the sleeper of this bedding 100 is a resident who does not have the information communication terminal device 25, for example, a child or an elderly person, the information of the sleep determination unit 23 is sent to the bedding dryer via the NFC input / output unit 40. 20, thereby allowing the control device 33 to specify, for example, a control of automatically setting a longer drying time. For example, the amount of water accumulated in each mattress 100A differs between the mattress 100A used for sleeping for one week in summer and the mattress 100A used for two days. According to the driving menu of “sleeping time driving A”, the user can easily set the control according to the use record of such a mattress 100A. There is no need for troublesome operations such as the user recording the accumulated daily bedtime.

# 7: Sleep time driving B
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, and the steps related to this operation mode are as follows.
(1) As shown in step S2 of FIG.
(2) As shown in step S9 of FIG.
(3) As shown in step S10 of FIG. 11, bedding specific information is acquired from the integrated management device 5.
Note that the operations of “Send drying operation start and operation time information to the integrated management device” in step S16 in FIG. 11 and “Send operation history information and stop information to the integrated management device” in step S27 in FIG. May be omitted. This is because these two steps are not essential for the operation of reflecting the sleeping time information related to the mattress 100A in the drying operation and the cleaning operation.

  The feature of the driving menu of this “sleep-time-adaptive driving B” is that the use time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the bedtime of the sleeping person is grasped by using the integrated management device 5, and according to the result Thus, it is intended to adjust the conditions (driving time, degree of drying, etc.) of the drying operation and the cleaning operation.

  The integrated management device 5 according to the first embodiment has a sleep determination unit 23 (sleep determination unit main body 23M) for acquiring the sleeper's biological data, accurately measuring the sleep time, and accumulating the data. Yes. For this reason, even if all the resident of this household is a resident who does not have the information communication terminal device 25, for example, a child or an elderly person, the information of the sleep determination part 23 is directly sent to the bedding dryer 20. Accordingly, the control device 33 can designate a control to automatically set the drying time longer, for example. For example, the amount of water accumulated in each mattress 100A differs between the mattress 100A used for sleeping for one week in summer and the mattress 100A used for two days. According to the driving menu of “sleeping time driving B”, the user can easily set the control according to the actual use of such mattress 100A. There is no need for troublesome operations such as the user recording the accumulated daily bedtime.

# 8: Sleep time driving C
The feature of the operation menu of this “sleep-time-adaptive operation C” is that the user inputs the use time of the mattress 100A to be dried or cleaned, that is, the bedtime of the sleeper, and the dry operation or the cleaning operation according to the result. The conditions (operating time, degree of drying, etc.) are to be adjusted.
The operation is based on the operation flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, but differs in the following points.
(1) In step S2 of FIG. 10, “startup information transmission to integrated management apparatus” is set, but this operation can be omitted.
(2) In step S9 of FIG. 11, “automatic driving start notice signal is transmitted to the integrated management device” is described, but the operation of step 9 can be omitted.
(3) In step S10 of FIG. 11, there is no operation “acquires bedding specific information from the integrated management apparatus”. Instead, it is necessary for the user to directly input sleep time information using the input operation unit 58.
(4) The operation “start drying operation, send operation time information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S16 in FIG. 11 can be omitted.
(5) The operation of “sending operation history information and stop information to the integrated management apparatus” in step S27 of FIG. 12 can be omitted.

  The feature of the operation menu of this “sleep-time-adaptive operation C” is that the user of the bedding dryer 20 and the sleeping person grasp the usage time of the mattress 100A to be dried and cleaned, that is, the sleeping time of the sleeping person, and the time When the operation is started, the number is input by the input operation unit 58, and the bedding dryer 20 side adjusts the conditions (driving time, degree of drying, etc.) of the drying operation and the cleaning operation according to the input result. This operation menu can be used even when there is no equipment or facilities of the information communication terminal device 25 or the integrated management device 5 in a home with the bedding dryer 20, so that the dry operation can be performed without purchasing those devices and equipment. There is an advantage that can be done.

# 9: Heating course A
The feature of the operation menu of the “heating course A” is that the futon at the time of bedtime is warmed in advance, especially in the winter season. It has been known for some time that it takes time to sleep comfortably when the futon is cold at bedtime. Therefore, in this heating course, the bedding dryer 20 that moves between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is used as a heater.

  The user selects a heating course in the step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. At that time, in order to warm a narrow area quickly and effectively, an operation called “heating area selection” is performed. The “area” here refers to a range in which a range of movement in advance is set on the bedding dryer 20 side. For example, both sides across the longitudinal center line CL of the mattress 100A shown in FIG. 9 are set as areas. As shown in FIG. 9, the half on the chest side when the user goes to bed is called “chest side area” ZO1, and the foot side is called “foot side area” ZO2.

  After step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, the user needs to select a target part to be heated from either the chest side area ZO1 or the foot side area ZO2. In response to the selection of the chest area ZO1 and the foot area ZO2, the control device 33 sets (selects from a route program prepared in advance) a route MK for moving the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20. . In many cases, it seems that the feet are often warmed.

  The bedding dryer 20 automatically moves in this limited area in accordance with a command signal from the control device 33. During the movement, power is not supplied to the brush drive unit 53, and the dirt detection unit 66 is not activated. Electric power is concentrated on the electric heater 46 to enhance the heating effect as much as possible.

# 10: Heating course B
The feature of the operation menu of the “heating course B” is that, like the “heating course A”, the bedclothes at the time of going to bed are warmed in advance, particularly in the winter season. It has been known for some time that it takes time to sleep comfortably when the futon is cold at bedtime. Therefore, in this heating course, the bedding dryer 20 that moves between the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B is used as a heater.

  The user selects a heating course in the step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. At that time, in order to warm a small area quickly and effectively, an operation of “heating area selection” can be performed as in the “heating course A”, but the entire mattress 100A, that is, the chest area ZO1 Both of the foot side area ZO2 can be selected simultaneously.

  After step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, before starting the heating operation, the bedding dryer 20 can automatically acquire the temperature information of the living space HA with the mattress 100A. It is a feature.

Specifically, in step S10 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 11, the bedding dryer 20 acquires sleep time information from the integrated management device 5. In the case of this “heating course B”, the integrated management device 5, information on the temperature of the living space HA is acquired.
As described in step S2 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, first, the integrated management apparatus 5 receives an automatic driving start notice signal. The control unit 36 of the integrated management apparatus 5 instructs the integrated environment detection unit 9 to acquire the latest environment information. The integrated environment detection unit 9 acquires environmental information such as the temperature and humidity of a bedroom or the like where the bedding dryer 20 is installed, and transmits it to the control unit 36.

  Next, in the bedroom where the bedding dryer 20 is installed, the control unit 36 acquires the driving information when there is another household electrical appliance EE that is being driven. For example, additional information such as that the air conditioner 3 is in operation and 120 minutes have elapsed since the start of operation is also acquired. Such information acquisition is possible because information on the installation positions of the bedding dryer 20 and other home appliances EE is registered in the integrated management apparatus 5. Even in the case of not registering, in the first embodiment, the position information indicating the installed living space HA, the room information, etc. are displayed from the bedding dryer 20 of the living space and other home appliances EE by the power tap AD. The identification code is transmitted to the integrated management device 5. For this reason, in the integrated management apparatus 5 side control part 36, other household appliances EE in the living space with the bedding dryer 20 can be searched and specified easily.

  For this reason, in step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, the capacity (power consumption) of the electric heater 46 is also determined when calculating the operation time and the movement route. For example, when the temperature is 10 ° C. or lower, the heating capacity is maximized, and when it exceeds 10 ° C., the heating capacity is automatically adjusted so as to have a predetermined heating capacity at a normal time. In this case, when “heating area selection” is performed and only one of the chest area ZO1 and the foot area ZO2 is to be heated, the heating capacity naturally changes.

  Further, in step S17 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, after the electric blower 48 and the electric heater 46 are energized and started to be heated, the control device 33 performs the integrated management device 5 at regular time intervals (for example, every 5 minutes). Therefore, it is also possible to acquire information on the temperature of the bedroom or the like where the bedding dryer 20 is located and adjust the power supplied to the heater 46. For example, even if the temperature at the start of operation of the bedding dryer 20 is low, it is assumed that the room temperature rises due to the heating effect of the air conditioner 3 during the operation. When such control is employed, excessive heating by the bedding dryer 20 can be prevented.

# 11: Futon Information Course The feature of the operation menu of this “futon information course” is that the specific information of the bedding 100 is acquired from the integrated management device 5 and dried as described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. It is characterized by being used for driving and cleaning operations.

  In addition, as described in the “heating course B”, the temperature and other environmental information in the bedroom or the like where the bedding dryer 20 is installed can be acquired from the integrated management device 5 in the “futon information course”. This is one of the features of the driving menu. That is, in the living space HA such as one bedroom, the information from the integrated management device 5 is effectively used when the bedding is dried or cleaned. The operation steps of the “futon information course” are as described in detail with reference to FIGS.

# 12: Information communication terminal device input course This operation menu is characterized by the information communication terminal device 25, in which main information necessary for the start of driving, such as specific information on bedding and desired conditions, is input by the user. The communication terminal device 25 is collectively input to the bedding dryer 20 and used for drying operation and cleaning operation.

  The timing of inputting information such as bedding specific information and desired conditions (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary input information”) from the information communication terminal device 25 is determined by turning on the main power switch 70 of the bedding dryer 20 and operating conditions. There are two types: a case where it is performed in the process of setting and a case where it is performed when the bedding dryer 20 before the main power switch 70 is turned on is not operating at all. Hereinafter, the operation will be described on the assumption of the latter case. In the former case, it is necessary to establish a communication session at the operation stage before determining the movement route and the operation time, as in step S11 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20. SC1 to SC13 indicate each operation step.
Start (SC1) in a stopped state where the bedding dryer 20 is not operating at all.
First, when the information communication terminal device 25 to which the user has previously input “preliminary information” such as bedding specific information is brought close to a predetermined position above the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20, the information communication terminal device 25 And the NFC input / output unit 63 approach, and a communication session is established between them (SC2).

During the period in which this communication session is established, the NFC control circuit 28 acquires the pre-input information from the information communication terminal device 25 and stores it in the NFC storage unit 31 (SC3).
When the acquisition of the pre-input information is completed, the NFC control circuit 28 notifies the information communication terminal device 25 of the completion (SC4). Upon receiving this notification, the information communication terminal device 25 makes a completion sound at the notification unit 87. Therefore, the user can know that the reading of information has been completed, so the information communication terminal device 25 is separated from the NFC input / output unit 63. This ends the communication session (SC5). The storage time of the pre-acquired information by the information communication terminal device 25 in the bedding dryer 20 may be before the start of the operation of the bedding dryer 20 or may be immediately before.

  Next, the user operates the input operation unit 58 of the bedding dryer 20 to turn on the main power switch 70 (SC6). This is the same as step S1 in FIG. In FIGS. 24 and 25, steps that are the same as or correspond to the steps in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 are appended with parenthesis numbers as in the example of step S1.

  When the main power switch 70 is turned on, the control device 33 is activated via the power circuit 92. And the control apparatus 33 checks the detection signal from the various detection parts 98, and the presence or absence of abnormality is determined. If there is no abnormality, predetermined activation start information is transmitted to the integrated management apparatus 5 via the input / output unit 91 (SC7).

  The control device 33 activates the input operation unit 58, completes preparation for receiving a touch input from the user, activates the voice guide unit 108, and checks whether the user has pre-acquired information. Inform (SC8).

  Next, the control device 33 checks whether or not the pre-input information has arrived at the bedding dryer 20 (SC9). If there is such pre-input information, the step SC9 becomes “Yes”, and the process proceeds to the next step SC10. move on.

  The pre-input information stored in the primary storage unit 31 is moved to the storage unit of the control device 33 and stored therein (SC10).

  Next, the control device 33 proceeds to the menu selection step SC11 in the automatic operation mode. If the pre-input information has not reached the bedding dryer 20 in step SC9, step SC9 is “No” and the process proceeds to step S4 for prompting the operation mode selection in FIG.

Next, the flowchart shown in FIG. 25 will be described.
SC12 to SC22 are steps showing operations until the bedding drying operation is actually started.
When the menu selection step of the automatic operation mode is started (SC12), the bedding dryer 20 transmits an automatic operation start notice signal to the integrated management apparatus 5 (SC14). However, this step is not necessary in a home without the integrated management apparatus 5, and is not an essential step.

  Next, the central control unit 109 of the control device 33 calculates the drying operation time and the movement route MK with reference to the pre-input information (SC15). The “drying operation time” here refers to the time from the start of energization of the electric heater 46 to the end of the energization with reference to step SC21 described later. In the bedding dryer 20, even after the electric heater 46 has been energized, the electric heater 46 still has heat, so the electric blower 48 is operated for about one minute thereafter. Is not the time to stop.

  Next, the central control unit 109 displays the calculated movement route MK, the time required for the movement, and the like on the input operation unit 58 and informs the voice guide unit 108 of it. For example, the voice guide unit 108 gives a notification such as “The drying operation starts. It takes 60 minutes to finish the drying operation”. And guidance which asks a user for confirmation whether operation can be started under these conditions is given (SC16).

  Next, within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from step SC16, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on a predetermined key (for start start command) of the input operation unit 58 (SC17). The process proceeds to step SC19.

  When there is no touch operation on the predetermined key (for start start command) in step SC17, the central control unit 109 displays the predetermined input key on the input operation unit 58 and touches the input key. , So that the input is valid. Then, the input operation unit 58 and the voice guide unit 108 prompt the user to input desired driving conditions (SC18). And according to a user's input, it returns to step SC15 and calculates the time of drying operation, etc. again.

  In step SC18, the process may move to step S8 shown in FIG. 10 and may be changed to completely switch to the manual mode.

  Next, the control device 33 finally stops the operation based on the notification signal indicating that the drying operation has started and the expected time of the drying operation to the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 91. The information on the required time until is transmitted (SC20).

In the next step SC21, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and hot air is blown out from the main body case 20C. Then, the process proceeds to next Step SC22. The ion generation device 72 is also energized. Since the energization time zone of the ion generating device 72 is the same as the energization time zone to the electric blower 48, ions are generated when the air is blown. If the energization of the electric blower 48 is stopped, the energization of the ion generating device 72 is also stopped at the same time.
The subsequent operations are basically the same as those in FIG. Control proceeds from step SC21 to step S18 in FIG.

(Display unit 73 and operation unit 74 of information communication terminal device 25)
FIG. 26 shows the display contents of the display unit 73 and the operation unit 74 of the information communication terminal device 25. The display content of the display unit 73 shown here is in the stage before step SC2 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the display unit 73 of the information communication terminal device 25 first displays a display screen for setting the size of the mattress 100A. Next, the display unit 73 displays a display screen for setting the drying area as shown in FIG. Next, as shown in FIG. 28, the display unit 73 shows a setting screen for selecting “normal drying” or “# 2: rush driving”. Finally, the display unit 73 displays a start confirmation screen as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, description will be made in the order of each setting screen.
FIG. 26 displays a display screen for setting the size of the mattress 100A. In FIG. 26, 120 is character information informing the size setting of the mattress. 121 is operation guidance information that prompts the user to select the size of the mattress 100A. 122A is selection information displaying a single size mattress. 122B is selection information indicating a semi-double size mattress. 122C is selection information on which information about a double size mattress is displayed. Since these three pieces of selection information 122A to 122C are touch keys, a selection operation can be performed by touching a desired size.

  In addition, as a method of selecting the size of the mattress 100A on the display screen of FIG. 26, there is the following method in addition to directly touching the selection information 122A to 122C as described above.

  Using selection keys (touch type or push button type) in four directions provided in the operation input unit 74, for example, in order to sequentially select the selection items downward, the downward direction selection selection key 123B may be pressed. When the selection information 122A (also serving as an input key) is highlighted and highlighted so that "single size" selection information (also serving as an input key) is initially selected If the down direction designation selection key 123B is pressed once, the “semi-double” selection information 122B (input key) at the lower level is selected, and the selection information 122B is highlighted and displayed. Become. If the down direction designation selection key 123B is pressed once more, the item displayed as "double" displayed further below is selected, and the character information 123C is highlighted and displayed. If the down direction designation selection key 123B is pressed once more, the display returns to the beginning and the selection information of “single” is selected, and the selection information 122A of “single” is highlighted and highlighted. Thereafter, if the downward direction designation selection key 123B is pressed in this way, the selection items are cycled.

  Similarly, an upper direction designation selection key 123A, a right direction designation selection key 123C, and a left direction designation selection key 123D are also provided in the operation input unit 74. To confirm the selection, a confirmation key (touch type or push button type) 125 at the center of the operation input unit 74 may be pressed. When the enter key 125 is pressed, the input operation on the setting screen of FIG. 26 is completed, and then the screen moves to the screen of FIG. Note that 124B is a touch key for instructing to return to the previous display screen 73 in FIG. 26, and 124F is a touch key for switching the screen so as to advance to the next display screen (FIG. 27).

Next, a display screen for setting a drying area will be described with reference to FIG.
126 is character information informing that the display screen is used to set the drying area. 127 is operation guidance information that prompts the user to select a drying area. 128A is selection information (portion also serving as a touch-type key) for designating the entire mattress 100A. Reference numeral 128B denotes selection information (a portion also serving as a touch-type key) for selecting a half of the foot side, that is, the foot side area ZO2 illustrated in FIG. 128C is selection information for selecting the chest area ZO1 (portion also serving as a touch-type key).

  Since these three pieces of selection information 128A to 128C are touch keys, the selection operation can be performed by touching the display portion of the desired heating area.

  As a method of selecting the size of the three selection information 128A to 128C on the display screen of FIG. 27, the selection keys 123A to 123D for the four directions provided on the operation input unit 74 are pressed as described above, and the last one is selected. Then, the enter key 125 may be pressed. When the enter key 125 is pressed, the input operation on the setting screen of FIG. 27 is completed, and then the screen moves to the screen of FIG.

Next, a display screen for setting a user's favorite driving pattern (driving course) will be described with reference to FIG.
Reference numeral 129 denotes character information for indicating that the display screen is used to set a desired driving pattern. Operation guidance information 130 prompts the user to select a favorite bedding drying course. 131A is selection information (portion also serving as a touch-type key) for designating a normal bedding drying course. 131B is selection information for selecting a quick drying course (portion that also serves as a touch-type key). The “hurry drying course” here refers to “# 2: hurry driving” explained in FIG.

  131C is selection information (portion also serving as a touch key) for selecting a careful drying course. The “careful drying course” here refers to “# 3: concentrated (careful) drying operation” described in FIG.

  Since these three pieces of selection information 131A to 131C are touch keys, a selection operation can be performed by touching the display portion of the desired heating area.

  As a method for selecting the favorite driving course of the three selection information 131A to 131C on the display screen of FIG. 28, the selection keys 123A to 123D for the four directions provided on the operation input unit 74 as described above are used. And finally, the enter key 125 may be pressed. When the enter key 125 is pressed, the input operation on the setting screen of FIG. 28 is completed, and then the screen moves to the screen of FIG.

Next, a display screen for confirming whether or not operation can be started (start) will be described with reference to FIG.
Reference numeral 132 denotes character information that informs that the display screen is for confirming whether or not the operation start condition can be confirmed. Reference numeral 133 denotes operation guidance information that prompts confirmation and key operation. 134A is selection information for designating drying of the entire mattress and executing in a normal drying course. It does not double as a touch key. 134B is selection information indicating that a double size is selected as the size of the mattress. It does not double as a touch key.

  If there is no difference between the contents of the two selection information 134A and 134B on the display screen of FIG. 29, the enter key 125 may be pressed. 29, the input operation of the setting screen of FIG. 29 is completed, and the specific information of the mattress 100A and the selected operation course (operation mode) are stored in the memory 86 in the information communication terminal device 25. Such command information is temporarily stored. And it prepares for the scene transmitted to the NFC input / output part 63 of the bedding dryer 20 via the NFC input / output part 41.

(First Modification of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 30 shows a first modification of the movement locus (movement) route MK according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 30 shows four movement paths MK superimposed on the mattress 100A for explanation. The first movement path MK1 schematically shows a path along which the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 that starts moving from the movement start point SAP moves, and starts from the SAP as shown in FIG. It goes about one round in the direction and returns to the movement end point STP.

  Similarly, the second movement route MK2 is a route that further returns from the movement end point STP to the movement start point SAP, and moves in the clockwise direction from the outside of the first movement route MK1 by a predetermined interval. Returning to the movement end point STP again results in two rounds.

  Similarly, by moving the third movement route MK3 and the fourth movement route MK4 starting from the same movement start point SAP, the periphery of the first movement route MK1 is made three times.

  In FIG. 30, the movement start point SAP and the movement end point STP are drawn so as to be adjacent to a close position, but may actually be the same position. That is, when these four movement paths MK are expressed by X-axis coordinates and Y-axis coordinates, the XY coordinates of the movement start point SAP and the movement end point STP may be the same. Although the number of movement trajectories MK may be four or more, the following description is based on the assumption that there are four. In FIG. 30, CL2 is a center line in the Y-axis direction of the mattress 100A.

The central control unit 109 of the bedding dryer 20 stores a computer program for instructing a route along which the main body case 20C moves. The computer program indicates the moving route MK (MK1 to MK4). X-Y coordinate value data is used.
Further, when the area surrounded by the movement route MK1 is “1”, the total area surrounded by the movement tracks MK1 and 2 is “2”, the total area surrounded by the movement routes MK1, 2 and 3 is “3”, and so on. Increase. Therefore, when the user determines the desired drying area by the bedding dryer 20, the “area” as described above may be designated. However, since a sleeping person generally sleeps on or near the center line CL2 of the mattress 100A, when determining the movement route MK, the center point FP before and after the mattress 100A may be set around the center point FP. desirable.

  When the user selects various driving courses (driving modes) as shown in FIG. 21 from the input operation unit 58 at the stage before step S11 in FIG. 11, for example, the above-described area ratio may be specified. . For example, in the setting of “100%”, the transfer paths MK1 to MK4 are all targeted, and when the minimum area ratio, for example, “20%” is set, the main body case 20C moves only on the movement path (movement locus) MK1. It shall be.

Further, the movement paths MK1 to MK4 shown in FIG. 30 have different lengths from the movement start point SAP to the movement end point STP.
Therefore, when the user determines the desired drying area by the bedding dryer 20, the “path length” as described above may be designated. For example, when selecting various driving courses (driving modes) as shown in FIG. 21, for example, in the setting of “full length, longest, or 100%”, all of the first moving route MK1 to the fourth moving route MK4 are When “shortest” is set, the main body case 20C moves only on the first movement route MK1. When “40%” is set, only the first movement route MK1 and the second movement route MK2 are moved.

  In “# 3: concentrated (careful) drying”, the range of the movement path MK may be limited to, for example, only the first and second movement paths MK1, MK2, and the main body case 20C may be moved. Only in the specific range, the moving distance per unit time (for example, 1 minute) of the main body case 20C is reduced, or the electric power supply amount per unit time to the electric heater 46 is increased, so that the drying in the specific range is performed. The effect can be increased. Similarly, this means that heating only in this specific range can be performed, and an operation that enhances the cleaning (cleaning) effect and the heating effect can be performed.

(Second Modification of Embodiment 1)
FIG. 31 shows a second modification of the movement route MK according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In the second modification, the movement paths MK are set separately on the chest side area ZO1 and the foot side area ZO2 so that the start point SAP and the end point STP are connected by a single line.

In the foot side area ZO2, the movement route MK is set so that the movement start point SAP, the center point FP, and the end point STP are connected by a single line.
The main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 that has started moving from the movement start point SAP on the first movement path MK1 makes one turn counterclockwise and returns to the movement start point SAP, and then starts moving. From the point SAP, the direction is changed inward, and the second movement path MK2 formed concentrically is moved.

  The second movement route MK2 is moved counterclockwise for almost one turn, enters the third movement route MK3, and changes the direction to the center point FP when it reaches the center point ZP2 of the foot area ZO2. Further, the main body case 20C moves along the movement path to the movement end point STP by changing the direction by 90 degrees at a right angle at the center point. Thereby, the drying operation of the foot area ZO2 is completed.

  If the drying operation is performed up to the chest side area ZO1, the first moving path MK1 of the chest side area ZO1 is entered from the center point FP. Then, the user travels around the first movement route MK1 and turns to the left to enter the second movement route MK. Thus, while moving in the counterclockwise direction, the movement finally in the chest area ZO1 The end point STP is reached, the moving operation is finished, and the drying operation is finished.

  Thus, also in the second modified example shown in FIG. 31, the movement route MK of the foot side area ZO2 and the movement route MK of the chest side area ZO1 are set to be connected by a single line. For this reason, main body case 20C of bedding dryer 20 can be moved efficiently.

  Any of the variations of the movement route shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 can be applied to the implementation of various driving courses described in FIG. In particular, in “# 3: Concentrated (careful) drying”, the range of the movement path MK (for example, only the first and second movement paths) is limited to move the main body case 20C, and only in a specific range. Drying can be performed, or the drying effect within the specific range can be enhanced. The latter can be realized, for example, by slowing the moving speed per unit time (for example, 1 minute) of the main body case 20C or increasing the amount of power supplied to the electric heater 46. Similarly, in “# 2: rush driving”, the movement range of the main body case 20C is limited to a specific range such as the center of the mattress 100A and its periphery, or only the foot area ZO2, and in a short time. There is an effect that can finish drying. It is clear that this can be applied to “# 9: heating course”. Further, the selection of the movement route MK can be applied even in the bedding cleaning operation, and the operation desired by the applicant such as short-time cleaning can be performed.

(Summary of Embodiment 1)
The bedding dryer 20 includes a mechanical drive unit 94 that generates a propulsive force, a control unit that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94, and a mechanical drive unit 94 that receives the command signal from the control unit. A main body case 20C that moves on the upper surface of the bedding 100A, and hot air supply means that is built into the main body case 20C and blows out hot air toward the first bedding 100A. The control means includes at least one of the movement path MK of the main body case 20C, the timing at which the hot air supply means supplies hot air in the middle of the movement path MK, and the ability of the hot air supply means to supply hot air. Is stored. The control means determines the movement route MK based on the specific information of the first bedding 100A.

In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration.
That is, the bedding dryer 20 includes a main body case 20 </ b> C in which a suction port 50 and a blower outlet 45 communicating with the suction port 50 are formed. The main body case 20C is moved by a mechanical drive unit 94 that contacts the upper surface of the first bedding 100A. Also, the bedding dryer 20 includes an input operation unit 58 that receives conditions for a drying operation, an electric heater 46 that is disposed inside the main body case 20C, and an electric blower 48 that supplies air sucked into the electric heater 46 from the suction port 50; The mechanical drive unit 94 and a control device 33 that controls power supply to the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48 are provided. The control device 33 has a control program that defines the movement path MK of the main body case 20C. The control device 33 includes information indicating the planar size of the first bedding 100A, input information indicating a selection result of an operation mode that determines both the energization timing of the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48 or the amount of electric power thereof, To determine the movement route MK.
Further, the control device 33 determines the movement route MK based on the specific information of the first bedding 100A acquired from the integrated management device 5 by wireless communication.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried is automatically dried without using a drying bag that is placed between two beddings. Moreover, it can be operated according to the size of the mattress and the desired operation mode, making it easy to use.

  The bedding dryer 20 includes wireless communication means for acquiring information from the outside of the main body case 20C by wireless communication. The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C advances along a predetermined movement path MK. The control means determines at least one of the movement route MK and the energization time of the hot air supply means based on information received via the wireless communication means.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding dryer 20 includes input / output units 63 and 91 that are wireless communication means for acquiring information from outside the main body case 20C by wireless communication. The control device 33 has a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK, and the movement path MK based on input information from the input / output units 63 and 91. To decide. When information is input from the wireless communication units 63 and 91, the control device 33 is based on the information, and at least one of the movement path MK, the operation time or power supply amount of the electric heater 46, or the drive time of the electric blower 48. Or one.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. Moreover, the bedding dryer 20 obtains information by wireless communication from the outside of the main body case 20C, and the control device 33 automatically determines the movement route, the operation time, and the like based on the information, so that it is easy to use.

  The bedding dryer 20 moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding 100A and the lower surface of the second bedding 100B by a mechanical drive unit 94 that receives a command signal from the control means. Is provided. The control means determines the movement route MK based on the driving time information input by the user.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20 receives a command signal from the control device 33 in a space between the upper surface of the mattress 100A as the first bedding and the lower surface of the comforter 100B as the second bedding. It is moved by a mechanical drive unit 94. The bedding dryer 20 also includes an input operation unit 58 that receives conditions for a drying operation. The control device 33 has a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along the predetermined movement path MK, and the movement path MK is determined according to the length of the operation time. . Based on the driving time information input by the user from the input operation unit 58, the control device 33 determines the movement route MK.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. Moreover, the bedding dryer 20 can be operated according to the input of the operation time from the user, and is easy to use.

  The bedding dryer 20 includes an input unit that can selectively input one of a plurality of desired drying areas to the control unit. The control means determines the movement route MK based on the desired drying area input by the input means.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the input operation unit 58 of the bedding dryer 20 can select one of a plurality of desired drying areas. The desired drying area selected by the input operation unit 58 is input to the control device 33. The control device 33 determines the movement route MK based on the size of the desired drying area input from the input operation unit 58.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. Moreover, the bedding dryer 20 can be operated according to the desired drying area (including the desired drying area ratio with respect to the entire area) of the selected mattress 100A, and is easy to use.

  The bedding dryer 20 includes an input unit that selectively inputs one of the plurality of movement paths MK to the control unit. The control unit controls the mechanical drive unit based on the movement path input by the input unit.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the input operation unit 58 of the bedding dryer 20 can select one of the plurality of movement paths MK. Information indicating the length of the travel route MK selected by the input operation unit 58 is input to the control device 33. The control device 33 determines the movement path of the main body case 20C based on the input information.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. In addition, by selecting the length of the movement path MK along which the main body case 20C moves, a drying operation targeting the range desired by the user can be performed, which is easy to use.

  The bedding dryer 20 includes an optical detection unit that detects the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A in the traveling direction of the main body case 20C. The power supply to the hot air supply means is controlled by the control means. The optical detection unit transmits different signals to the control means depending on the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A. When a signal indicating the absence of the first bedding 100A is issued from the optical detection unit, the control unit stops the movement of the main body case 20C by stopping the driving of the mechanical driving unit 94 or a predetermined avoidance operation. And the power supply to the hot air supply means is stopped.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding dryer 20 includes a bedding surface detection unit 62 that transmits a different signal to the control device 33 according to the presence / absence of the first bedding 100A. When a signal indicating that the first bedding 100 </ b> A is not present is issued from the bedding surface detection unit 62, the control device 33 temporarily stops driving the mechanical drive unit 94. Further, the control device 33 outputs a drive command signal for changing the traveling direction of the main body case 20C by 180 degrees after the main body case 20C is once retracted to the mechanical drive section 94. Furthermore, the control apparatus 33 stops the electric power supply with respect to a warm air supply means.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. In addition, it is possible to optically detect that the first bedding 100A is not in a normal position in the movement path MK along which the main body case 20C moves, and to prevent the first bedding from falling off. Further, in the state where the first bedding 100A is not present, the drying operation is not started. In other words, the start of operation in an abnormal state is prevented before it is convenient.

  Further, one moving path MK of the bedding dryer 20 is determined based on the range of at least two drying areas set on the first bedding 100A. The bedding dryer 20 includes an input unit that can select one of a plurality of drying areas with respect to the control unit. The input means can transmit a command signal for performing a dry operation on a specific area or a specific movement route of the bedding to the control device 33 under a condition different from that of the other area or the movement route.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding dryer 20 has an input operation unit 58 that specifies an operation mode with respect to the control device 33. The control device 33 has different operating conditions (moving speed of the main body case 20C per unit time, the per unit time) for each of at least two areas (chest area ZO1, foot area ZO2) on the upper surface of the mattress 100A. At least one of the power supply amount to the electric heater can be set.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. Moreover, since different driving conditions can be set for each of at least two areas (the chest area ZO1 and the foot area ZO2) on the upper surface of the mattress 100A, only the foot side or the chest side is designated and the desired driving is performed. It is easy to use.

  Also, the bedding dryer 20 controls the control means so that only the center of the upper surface, the center of the upper surface, and the periphery of the upper surface center of the first bedding 100A and the peripheral area of the first bedding 100A. An input means for selecting either one of the two is provided. The movement path MK has a continuous line from the movement start point to the movement end point of the main body case 20C, and a plurality of concentric intervals around a specific point at the center of the bedding 100. Are set to be parallel to each other.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding dryer 20 controls the control device 33 from the upper surface center point FP of the first bedding 100A and at least two drying areas in the periphery thereof, only the upper surface center portion, and the upper surface center portion and the periphery thereof. An input means that can select either one of the two units is provided. The movement path MK has a continuous line from the movement start point to the movement end point of the main body case 20 </ b> C, and a plurality of concentric intervals around a specific point at the center of the bedding 100. Are set to be parallel.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. And since the movement path | route is continuing centering | focusing on the specific point FP in the center part of the mattress 100A, drying operation can be performed on the basis of the center part of the mattress 100A. In addition, since the movement route is set so as to be connected by a single line from the movement start point SAP to the end point STP, the main body case can be efficiently operated and operated, which is convenient.

  The control means provided in the bedding dryer 20 controls the hot air supply means and controls the operation of the mechanical drive unit 94. This control means has a control program for the bedding dryer 20 to move by supplying warm air along a predetermined movement path MK. Further, the main body case 20C has a bilaterally symmetric shape with respect to the vertical center line VL when viewed in a vertical longitudinal section perpendicular to the traveling direction of the movement path MK. Further, the upper surface of the main body case 20C is formed in a three-dimensional curved surface.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the main body case 20 </ b> C having a drying function moves in a space between the upper surface of the mattress 100 </ b> A and the lower surface of the comforter 100 </ b> B by the mechanical drive unit 94 that receives a command signal from the control device 33. The control device 33 controls the hot air supply means and controls the operation of the mechanical drive unit 94. Further, the control device 33 has a control program for the bedding dryer 20 to move by supplying warm air along a predetermined movement path MK. When viewed in a vertical vertical section perpendicular to the traveling direction of the movement path MK, the main body case 20C has a symmetrical shape with respect to the vertical center line VL of the vertical section. Further, the upper surface of the main body case 20C is formed in a three-dimensional curved surface. In addition, the mechanical drive unit 94 includes wheels 49 that are arranged in symmetrical positions with respect to the vertical center line VL and that are in contact with the upper surface of the bedding 100A.

According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. In addition, since the upper surface of the main body case 20C is formed in a three-dimensional curved surface, when the main body case 20C is moved, the frictional force that makes contact with the lower surface of the comforter 100B and hinders the progression is reduced. Thereby, it can move on the mattress 100A with a small electric power source (energy).
In addition, since the wheels 49 that contact the upper surface of the bedding 100A are arranged at symmetrical positions with respect to the vertical center line VL, a force that prevents the main body case 20C from contacting the lower surface of the comforter 100B and hindering the progress is provided. Even if it is received, propulsive force can be generated symmetrically with respect to the body case 20C, and the body case 20C can be moved forward stably. For this reason, the bedding dryer excellent in self-motility can be provided.

  Further, in the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20, in the movement process of the movement path MK, the upper surface of the mattress 100A is irradiated with light, and the state of the reflected light is photographed. A bedding stain determination unit 110 that aggregates the measurement data and notifies the degree of stain on the mattress 100A is provided.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding dryer 20 irradiates the upper surface of the mattress 100A with light, and detects the degree of dirt on the mattress 100A by summing up the measurement data from the dirt detector 66 for photographing the reflected light state. A dirt determination unit 110.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag placed between two beddings. In addition, a stain detection unit 66 that irradiates light on the upper surface of the bedding and captures the state of the reflected light, and a bedding stain determination unit 110 that calculates measurement data from the stain detection unit 66 to determine the degree of stain on the mattress 100A. Therefore, the degree of dirt on the mattress 100A can be optically measured simultaneously with the drying of the mattress 100A. In addition, when shooting such dirt with special light called black light (long-wavelength ultraviolet light that is slightly visible to the naked eye), the inspection surface is covered, and the periphery is covered with a shield so as to darken the inspection surface. In addition, it is necessary to consider that the inspection beam does not enter the eye directly. In Embodiment 1, since the inside of the space surrounded by the comforter 100B and the mattress 100A is measured when the main body case 20C moves, the dirt detection operation can be performed without preparing any special shielding object. Easy to use.

  The bedding dryer operation management system moves along the upper surface of the bedding 100 to be dried, supplies warm air toward the bedding 100, and moves along a predetermined movement path MK. And an information communication terminal device 25 having an input / output unit 41 for short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer 20. The control device 33 that is built in the bedding dryer 20 and controls the operating conditions of the bedding dryer 20 is at least one of bedding specific information and sleep time information provided from the input / output unit 63 of the information communication terminal device 25. In accordance with one piece of information, at least one of the movement route MK and the drying operation time is set.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer operation management system is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the bedding drying in which the main body case 20C in which the suction port 50 and the air outlet 45 communicating with the suction port 50 are formed is moved by the mechanical drive unit 94 that contacts the upper surface of the mattress 100A that is the first bedding. And an information communication terminal device 25 including an input / output unit 41 for short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer 20. The main body case 20 </ b> C of the bedding dryer 20 is wirelessly connected to the electric heater 46, the electric blower 48 that supplies air sucked into the electric heater 46 from the suction port 50, and the input / output unit 41 of the information communication terminal device 25. An input / output unit 63 for acquiring information, and a control device 33 that controls power supply to the mechanical drive unit 94, the electric heater 46, and the electric blower 48 are provided. The control device 33 has a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so that the main body case 20C travels along a predetermined movement path MK, and controls the power supply to the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48. have. Further, the control device 33 determines the movement route MK based on the input information from the input / output unit 63. When information is input from the information communication terminal device 25 via the input / output unit 63, the control device 33 drives the moving path MK, the operation time of the electric heater 46, the power supply amount, or the electric blower 48 based on the information. Determine at least one of the times.

  According to the operation management system for the bedding dryer of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag that is placed between two beddings. Moreover, since the information necessary for driving can be input from the information communication terminal device 25 and the operating conditions on the bedding dryer 20 side can be set, it is easy to use.

  In addition, the operation management system for the bedding dryer uses the main body case 20C that moves along a predetermined movement path MK set on the upper surface of the first bedding 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 that has received a command signal from the control device 33. The bedding dryer 20 and the integrated management device 5 that individually communicates with the bedding dryer 20 and other home appliances EE and collects operation information of the bedding dryer 20 and home appliances EE in a concentrated manner. The control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 has a control program that determines the movement route MK. The integrated management device 5 includes a sleep determination unit 23 that acquires a sleeping time concerning a sleeper of the mattress 100A, a storage device that stores information on the sleeping time, and sleep time information that is stored in the storage device. And an input / output unit 30 </ b> A that transmits the data to 20. The control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 acquires the past sleep time information stored in the storage unit from the integrated management device 5 before the start of the dry operation, and determines the dry operation conditions based on the sleep time information. To do.

  In the first embodiment, the bedding dryer operation management system is realized by the following specific configuration. That is, the main body case 20 </ b> C in which the suction port 50 and the air outlet 45 communicating with the suction port 50 are formed is between the upper surface of the mattress 100 </ b> A that is the first bedding and the lower surface of the comforter that is the second bedding. A bedding dryer 20 that is moved by a mechanical drive unit 94 along a predetermined movement path MK, and an integrated management device 5 that has a function of individually communicating wirelessly with the bedding dryer 20 and other home appliances EE. Prepare. The integrated management device 5 includes a sleep determination unit 23 that acquires sleep time for a sleeping person in the mattress 100A, a storage device that stores the sleep time information, and sleep time information that is stored in the storage device. The input / output unit 30A. In the main body case 20C of the bedding dryer 20, information is obtained by wireless communication with an electric heater 46, an electric blower 48 that supplies air sucked into the electric heater 46 from the suction port 50, and the input / output unit 30A of the integrated management device 5. And an input / output unit 63 for acquiring the power, and a control device 33 for controlling power supply to the mechanical drive unit 94, the electric heater 46, and the electric blower 48. The control device 33 has a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit 94 so as to move along the movement path MK, and functions to control power supply from the power supply circuit 92 to the electric heater 46 and the electric blower 48. have. When sleep time information is input from the integrated management device 5 via the input / output unit 63, the control device 33 determines the operation time of the electric heater 46 or the movement speed per unit time of the main body case 20C based on the information. To do.

  According to the operation management system for the bedding dryer of the first embodiment, a wide range of objects to be dried can be automatically dried without using a drying bag that is placed between two beddings. Moreover, using the information providing function of the integrated management device 5 having the function of wirelessly communicating with the bedding dryer 20 and other home appliances EE individually, sleep time information is acquired from the integrated management device 5 and based on the information. The operating conditions on the bedding dryer 20 side can be set. Thereby, the operation management system of a user-friendly bedding dryer can be provided.

  Further, in the operation management system for home appliances, the main body case 20C in which the air inlet 50 and the air outlet 45 communicating with the air inlet 50 are formed includes the upper surface of the first bedding 100A and the lower surface of the second bedding 100B. Integrated management device that communicates individually with a plurality of home appliances EE including the bedding dryer 20 and collects operation information of the home appliances EE in a centralized manner. 5 and an information server 27 that analyzes surface dirt measurement data of the first bedding 100A transmitted from the integrated management device 5 via a wireless communication circuit and analyzes the degree of bedding dirt. The bedding dryer 20 includes an input / output unit 91 that wirelessly transmits imaging information on the upper surface of the mattress 100A taken along the moving path of the main body case 20C to the integrated management device 5. The integrated management device 5 receives and stores the soil determination information from the bedding dryer 20, and the storage device 36B stores the soil determination information stored in the storage device 36B to the information server 27 by wireless communication. It has an output unit 30B. Further, the integrated management device 5 transmits the information of the dirt determination analysis result received from the information server 27 via the input / output unit 30B to the information communication terminal device 25 or the home appliance (TV receiver 2) having a display screen. The control unit 36 is provided.

  According to the operation management system for home appliances according to the first embodiment, the bedding dryer 20 that is moved by the self-propelling force acquires the photographing information on the upper surface of the mattress 100A that is acquired in the process of moving the upper surface of the bedding. Acquired by wireless communication inside the home. This information can be analyzed in detail by the information server 27 that analyzes the degree of bedding contamination. In addition, the integrated management device 5 transmits the analysis result to the home appliance EE having a display screen such as the information communication terminal device 25 or the TV receiver 2, and the dirt state of the bedding 100 is determined by the user of the bedding dryer 20 and other residences. Can confirm. For this reason, the utilization function of the driving information of the integrated management apparatus 5 is further enhanced, and a comfortable living space can be realized by using clean bedding.

  In the first embodiment, assuming that the main body case 20C advances in a predetermined direction FD as shown in FIG. 6, the bedding surface detection unit 62 is positioned at the front side of the wheels 49 in the traveling direction. Therefore, the presence / absence of the mattress 200A in the traveling direction FD of the main body case 20C can be sensed before the wheels 49 drop off (from the mattress 100A).

  On the other hand, since the main body case 20C backs (retreats) in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction FD shown in FIG. Since the light receiving unit 65 of the surface detection unit 62 is not disposed, the main body case 20C can be retracted to the first side 100H (see FIG. 9) that becomes the head side when the user of the mattress 100A goes to bed.

  And if it reverse | retreats in this way, it can detect that it slipped out from under the comforter 100B by the function of the comforter presence detection part provided with the optical sensor 21. At that stage, the main body case 20C stops. That is, in the first embodiment, the main body case 20C is automatically stopped so as to come out from under the comforter 100B at a position close to the first side 100H of the mattress 100A. When finishing the drying operation, the main body case 20C can be moved to the outside of the starting point SAP in this way. For this reason, when the main body case 20C that has finished the drying operation is moved to another place, the operation of lifting the end of the comforter 100B or lifting it up and pulling out the bedding dryer 20 becomes unnecessary. According to this embodiment, the user's workload can be reduced.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an operation of the bedding dryer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Note that the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are described with reference to the same reference numerals.

FIG. 32 shows a series of operation steps until the drying operation is started after the main power switch 70 of the bedding dryer 20 is turned on.
SS1 to SS9 are defined by a program in a microcomputer constituting the central control unit 109 in the control device 33.

  The user turns on the main power switch 70 of the bedding dryer 20 (SS1). Since this step is the same as step S1 shown in FIG. 10 of the first embodiment, step S1 is shown in parentheses in FIG. Thereafter, following this example, if there are steps in FIG. 32 that are the same as or equivalent to those shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 of the first embodiment, the step numbers are written in parentheses.

  In the next step SS2 (S3), the control device 33 is activated via the power supply circuit 92. And the control apparatus 33 checks the detection signal from the various detection parts 98, and the presence or absence of abnormality is determined. If there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to the next step SS3.

  In the next step SS3, the input operation unit 58 is activated to complete the preparation for accepting touch input from the user, the voice guide unit 108 and the LED 101 are activated, and the user is told that “the size of the mattress 100A”. Notification is made to prompt two input operations of “drying range”. That is, if the “size of the mattress 100A” that the user wants to dry is “single” size and the entire range of the mattress 100A (referred to as “dry area ratio 100%”), the size of “single” and 100 In order to perform the input operation of two parameters,%, the LED 100 displays, and in addition, the voice guide unit 108 prompts the user to input such two parameters by voice.

  In consideration of the convenience of the user, this bedding dryer 20 can select one of four types of “bedclothes 100A size”, “for children, single, semi-double, double”, and the dry area rate is “ One of 30%, 50% and 100% can be selected. The user cannot make any other settings. The dry area rate of 100% does not completely coincide with the flat area of the mattress 100A. The bedding dryer 20 does not completely dry to the outer periphery of the mattress 100A. This is because the range of movement of the bedding dryer 20 is limited to a certain distance from the outer periphery to the inside. The area ratio is 100% when operating to the widest range.

  Further, the range covered by the area ratio may start from the center line CL2 shown in FIG. Therefore, when the area ratio is 30%, the bedding dryer 20 may be set to move only on the movement trajectories MK1 and MK2. The area ratio is information indicating a drying range. However, in the second embodiment, the moving direction and pattern of the bedding dryer 20 are not limited to those shown in FIG. In addition to the numerical information such as “area ratio” as described above, “information indicating the size of the dry area” directly indicates the size of the area such as “large area” and “small area”. The level (level) information to express may be sufficient. When performing a cleaning-only operation, it is called a “cleaning area rate” or a “cleaning range”.

  In the next step SS4, the user selects one of “size of mattress 100A” from “children / single / single / double / double” in the input operation unit 58, and further sets the dry area ratio to “30%. If one of “50% and 100%” is selected, the process proceeds to the next step SS5.

In the next step SS5, a condition (operating condition) for starting the drying operation is notified as follows.
The central control unit 109 sets the operation time of the bedding dryer 20 by combining one parameter “size of the mattress 100A” and another parameter “dry area ratio“ 30%, 50%, 100% ”. calculate. Alternatively, since the central control unit 109 has a pre-calculated data table (list), the operation time required until the end of the operation is specified and notified from the table. In step SS4, “dryness / cleaning degree” may be selected as the third parameter. The “cleaning degree” here is a dust removal rate in the case of “bedding-only operation”. It becomes an element to decide whether to clean carefully. The bedding dryer 20 functions as a vacuum cleaner. The cleaning degree “high” is called “careful cleaning”, and the cleaning degree “low” is called “quick cleaning”. When this dryness and cleaning degree are selected, the moving speed per unit time of the bedding dryer 20 changes. When the “dryness” is increased, the moving speed becomes slower. Similarly, when the “cleaning degree” is increased, the moving speed per unit time of the bedding dryer (self-propelled cleaner) 20 is decreased.

  Therefore, for example, the content notified in this step SS5 is "Single size drying course has been selected. This course will take 45 minutes" or "Single size bedding cleaning has been selected. It will take 60 minutes ”.

  In the next step SS6, the informed operation condition (operation start condition) is confirmed. When starting the operation, the input operation unit 58 notifies that the operation key for starting the operation is desired (input operation is prompted).

  In the next step SS7, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation on a predetermined key (for start start command) of the input operation unit 58 within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) from step SS6. If there is a touch operation, the process proceeds to step SS8. If there is no touch operation, the process returns to step SS6. Although not shown, there is a step between the steps SS6 and SS7 that the user can cancel (return the step) at any time. If this cancel step is selected, the process returns to step SS4.

  Next, the central control unit 109 sends a command signal for executing the operating condition notified in step SS6, for example, “drying time 60 minutes / careful course”, to the motor 48M of the electric blower 48, the wheel driving unit 95, The current is sent to the drive circuit 112 of the heater 46, and the energization is centrally controlled (SS9). As a result, the electric heater 46 is energized, the electric blower 48 is also energized, the drying operation is started, and hot air is blown out from the main body case 20C. And it progresses to step S18 demonstrated in FIG. 12 of Embodiment 1. FIG. Since the subsequent steps are the same as those in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. There is no step corresponding to step S27 of FIG.

  As is clear from the above description, the bedding dryer 20 has the following configuration in the second embodiment. That is, the bedding dryer 20 includes a main body case 20C, a mechanical drive unit 94 that generates a propulsive force, a control device 33 that sends a command signal to the mechanical drive unit 94, and air sucked from outside the main body case 20C. An electric blower 48 that blows out toward the first bedding 100 </ b> A, an electric heating source that heats the air blown out by the electric blower 48, and a power supply circuit 92 that supplies power to the control device 33 are provided. The mechanical drive unit 94, the control device 33, the electric blower 48, the electric heating source, and the power supply circuit 92 are built in the main body case 20C. The main body case 20C is moved on the upper surface of the first bedding 100A by the mechanical drive unit 94 that has received a command signal from the control device 33, and the control device 33 centrally controls energization of the electric blower 48 and the electric heating source. . The control device 33 stores a control program that defines the content of the drying operation. The control program includes a first step for waiting for input of information indicating the size of the first bedding 100A and information indicating the drying range after the user turns on the main power switch, and input in the first step. And a second step of notifying the user of operating conditions according to the result.

  According to the bedding dryer 20 in the second embodiment, there is no need for a drying bag body that is used by placing it between the two drying objects, the mattress 100A and the comforter 100B. In addition, by designating the size of the mattress 100A and the drying range, the drying can be automatically completed by the automatic control by the control device 33, which is easy to use. Moreover, after the main power switch 70 is turned on, when the user inputs two information, the size of the mattress 100A that the user desires to dry and clean and the information of the range that the user desires to dry, the operation is finally started according to the input result. The user is notified of the conditions, for example, the time required for drying. Since the operation is started only after waiting for the operation start command from the user after the notification, the user's input setting error is eliminated and the usability is good.

(Other embodiments)
At least a part of the control unit 33 of the bedding dryer 20 in Embodiments 1 and 2 may be configured as hardware by a logic circuit formed on an integrated circuit, or realized by software using a CPU or the like. May be.

  Further, the rotation determination unit 97 of the mechanical drive unit 94, the determination unit 107 of the dirt detection unit 66, the imaging unit 106, the determination unit 104 of the bedding surface detection unit 62, the imaging unit 106, the dust determination unit 61, and the bedding contamination determination unit 110. The function of the abnormal time processing unit 111 may be realized by software.

  When realized by software, the bedding dryer 20 includes a CPU that executes instructions of a control program that realizes each function, a ROM that stores the program, a RAM that expands the program, a memory that stores programs and various data, and the like The storage device (recording medium) is provided. Further, a recording medium (for example, various semiconductor storage elements) in which a program code of a control program for the bedding dryer 20 which is software for realizing the above-described function is recorded in a computer-readable manner is supplied to the bedding dryer 20 and the computer. Can also be achieved by reading and executing the program code recorded on the recording medium.

The travel path (movement trajectory) MK does not have to be determined for the entire process from the start point (movement start point) SAP to the end point (movement end point) STP before the main body case 20C starts moving. The movement path MK may be obtained by appropriately calculating a stroke in the course of progress. For example, before the main body case 20C starts moving, the outline of the entire process from the starting point SAP to the end point STP is determined, and then the control device 33 finely adjusts the course as the main body case 20C advances. good.
Further, as shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 15, when the bedding dryer 20 is repeatedly paused and advanced, all coordinates (X-axis, Y-axis) of the pause position (X1, X2,...). The axis) need not be specified. For example, when the point X1 is reached, the coordinates of X2 to be paused next may be obtained by calculation. As in X1 and X4, target points at long intervals may be determined first, and X2 and X3 may be determined by performing a process of interpolating between X1 and X4 in the middle of progress.

  The embodiment has been described in which the control device 33 of the bedding dryer 20 determines the movement route based on the operation time information input by the user. However, the operation time information is defined in advance as “long operation time”. It does not indicate an image of “long or short” such as “short driving time” or “hurry up”, but may be a time number itself such as “60 minutes” or “45 minutes”.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The substantial scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The bedding dryer, the bedding dryer operation management system, and the home appliance operation management system according to the present invention can be widely used not only in general households but also in business facilities such as housing complexes, nursing homes, and accommodation facilities. .

AS2 Electric power reduction request signal AS3 Electric power reduction command signal AD Power tap BK Breaker BT Ventilation path EP Commercial power supply EE Home appliance HA Living space HA1 Living space (bedroom)
HA2 Living space (kitchen)
HL Horizontal center line HM Resident KP Home appliances in kitchen MK Movement trajectory (movement path)
SAP starting point (movement start point)
SP1 1st specific home appliance (environmental improvement device)
SP2 Second specific home appliance STP end point (movement end point)
VL Vertical center line 1 Main line 2 TV receiver 3 Air conditioner 4A Lighting fixture 4B Lighting fixture 5 Power command device (integrated management device)
5A Body 6 Combined sensor (temperature / humidity sensor)
7 Temperature / Humidity Sensor 8 Temperature Sensor 9 Integrated Environment Detection Unit 10 Human Sensor 11 Human Sensor 12 Human Sensor 13 Outdoor Antenna 14A Router A
14B Router B
15A External engine 15B External engine 16 Wide area communication network 17 Main filter 18 Lid 20 Bedding dryer 20A Main body 20C Main body case 20P Packing material 20W Window 21 Optical sensor 22 Home detection unit 23 Sleep determination unit 23M Sleep determination unit main body 24 Sleep sensor 25 Information communication terminal device 26 Relay server 27 Information server 27B Application database 27H Judgment unit 27M Manufacturer side information database 27CP Central processing unit 27IF Communication unit 27S Improvement software (measure program) providing unit 27U User identification database 28 NFC control circuit 29 Antenna 30A input / output unit 30B input / output unit 30C input / output unit 31 NFC storage unit 33 control device 33R storage unit 34 facility 35 base station 36 control unit 36A first storage unit (first 1 memory)
36B Second storage unit (second memory)
37 display panel 37A display screen 38 storage device 39 operation input unit 40 NFC input / output unit 41 input / output unit 41A wireless input / output unit 41B wireless input / output unit 42 electronic lock 44 furniture (bed)
45 Hot air outlet 46 Electric heater 47 Electric power control unit 48 Electric blower 48M Motor 49 Wheel 50 Suction port 51 Suction port unit 52 Brush 53 Brush drive unit 54 Ventilation duct 54A Inlet unit 54B Outlet unit 54C Dust collection cylinder unit (dust collection chamber)
54T Upper surface opening 54U Air outlet 55 Silencer rectifying plate 56 Control unit main circuit board 57 Input circuit board 58 Input operation unit 60 Dust sensor 61 Dust determination unit 62 Bedding surface detection unit (optical detection unit)
63 NFC input / output unit 64 Light emitting unit 65 Light receiving unit 66 Dirt detection unit 67 Light emitting unit 68 Light receiving unit 70 Main power switch 70A Push button 72 Ion generation device 73 Display unit 74 Operation input unit (operation unit)
75 Attitude detection unit 76 Control unit 77 Central processing unit (CPU)
78 Storage unit 79 ROM, RAM unit 80 Application software unit 81 Reception processing unit 82 Transmission processing unit 83 Communication establishment unit 84 Display control unit 85 Selection confirmation unit 86 Non-volatile memory 87 Notification unit 88 Bedding surface measurement unit 88A Lens 88B Light emitting unit 88C control unit 88D photographing unit 88E determination unit 88F storage unit 91A determination circuit 91B input control circuit 91C interface unit 91D memory 92 power supply circuit 93 clock circuit 94 mechanical drive unit 95 wheel drive unit 96 revolution counter circuit 97 rotation determination unit 98 Detection unit 100 Bedding 100A Quilt 100B Quilt 101 Light emitting element group 102 Detection electrode 103 LED
104 determination unit 105 imaging unit 106 imaging unit 107 determination unit 108 voice guide unit 109 central control unit 110 bedding dirt determination unit 111 abnormality processing unit 112 heater drive circuit 113 temporary storage unit 114 temporary storage unit 120 character information 121 operation guidance information 122A Selection information 122B Selection information 122C Selection information 123A Up direction designation selection key 123B Down direction designation selection key 123C Right direction designation selection key 123D Left direction designation selection key 124B Touch type key 124F Touch type key 125 Confirmation key 126 Character information 127 Operation guidance information 128A selection information 128B selection information 128C selection information 129 character information 130 operation guidance information 131A selection information 131B selection information 131C selection information 132 character information 133 operation guidance information 134A selection information 34B selection information 136 watt-hour meter

Claims (42)

A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
With
The control means includes at least one of a movement path of the main body case, a timing at which the hot air supply means supplies hot air in the middle of the movement path, and an ability of the hot air supply means to supply hot air. A control program that prescribes
The control means is a bedding dryer that determines the movement path based on the specific information of the first bedding. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 1, wherein a dust collection chamber is further arranged in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 2, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open.   3. The bedding drying according to claim 2, wherein the control unit automatically acquires the specific information of the first bedding during a period after the main power switch is turned on and before the mechanical drive unit starts moving. 4. Machine. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A main body case that moves the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
Wireless communication means for acquiring information by wireless communication from outside the main body case;
With
The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path,
The control means is a bedding dryer that determines at least one of the energization time of the hot air supply means and the movement path based on information received via the wireless communication means. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 5, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 6, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window in a state where the lid is opened. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
With
The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path,
The control means is a bedding dryer that determines the travel route based on driving time information input by a user. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 8, wherein a dust collection chamber is further arranged in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 9, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
Input means for selectively inputting one of a plurality of desired drying areas to the control means;
With
The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path,
The control means is a bedding dryer that determines the movement route based on a desired drying area input by the input means. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 11, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 12, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
Input means for selectively inputting one of a plurality of movement paths to the control means;
With
The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit,
The control means is a bedding dryer that controls the mechanical drive unit based on a movement path input by the input means. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 14, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 15, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
An optical detection unit that detects whether or not the first bedding is present in the traveling direction of the main body case, and transmits a signal according to a detection result to the control unit;
With
Power supply to the hot air supply means is controlled by the control means,
The control means stores a control program for controlling the mechanical drive unit so that the main body case advances along a predetermined movement path,
When the control means receives a signal indicating the absence of the first bedding from the optical detection unit, the control unit causes the mechanical drive unit to stop driving or perform a predetermined avoidance operation, and the warm air A bedding dryer that stops power supply to the supply means. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 17, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 18, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
Input means for selecting one of a plurality of drying areas set on the first bedding and transmitting information on the selected drying area to the control means;
With
The control means stores a control program that defines the movement path of the main body case based on the information on the drying area input from the input means,
The input means is a command signal for performing a drying operation under different conditions when a first drying area is selected from among the plurality of drying areas and when a drying area other than the first drying area is selected. A bedding dryer that transmits to the control means. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 20, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 21, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
An input means for selecting either the drying area at the center of the upper surface of the first bedding or the drying area at the periphery of the center of the upper surface, and inputting information on the selected drying area to the control means;
With
The control means stores a control program that defines a movement path of the main body case,
The movement path is continuous from the movement start point to the movement end point of the main body case, and a plurality of lines are concentrically spaced from each other at a specific point in the center of the first bedding. Bedding dryer set to line up. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 23, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 24, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
Control means for controlling the mechanical drive by sending a command signal and controlling the hot air supply means;
With
The control means stores a control program for moving the main body case along a predetermined movement path and causing the hot air supply means to supply hot air along the movement path,
The main body case has a bilaterally symmetric shape when viewed in a vertical longitudinal section perpendicular to the traveling direction of the moving path,
The upper surface of the main body case is a bedding dryer having a three-dimensional curved surface. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 26, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
28. The bedding dryer according to claim 27, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A mechanical drive that generates thrust,
Control means for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive;
A body case that moves in a space between the upper surface of the first bedding and the lower surface of the second bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control means;
A warm air supply means built in the main body case and for blowing warm air to the first bedding side;
A dirt detection unit that is provided inside the main body case, irradiates light on the upper surface of the first bedding in the middle of the movement path of the main body case, and photographs a state of reflected light of the irradiated light;
A bedding stain determination unit that aggregates measurement data from the stain detection unit and notifies the degree of stain of the first bedding;
A bedding dryer. The main body case is formed with a ventilation path having an inlet portion communicating with the hot air outlet and the hot air outlet of the hot air supply means and connected to the outside of the main body case,
The warm air supply means has an electric blower that sucks air into the ventilation path from the inlet and blows out the air sucked into the ventilation path from the warm air outlet onto the first bedding. ,
The bedding dryer according to claim 29, wherein a dust collection chamber is further disposed in the ventilation path. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer according to claim 30, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A bedding dryer that moves along the upper surface of the bedding to be dried, supplies warm air toward the bedding, and moves along a predetermined movement path;
Information communication terminal device having an input / output unit for short-range wireless communication with the bedding dryer
With
The bedding dryer incorporates a control device that controls the operating conditions of the bedding dryer.
The control device is configured to provide at least one of the movement route and the drying operation time according to at least one of bedding specific information and sleep time information provided from the input / output unit of the information communication terminal device. Operation management system for bedding dryers that set up one.   An electric blower that introduces air above the bedding inside the main body case constituting the outer shell of the bedding dryer, and a filter that collects dust sucked together with the air into the main body case by the electric blower An operation management system for a bedding dryer according to claim 32, wherein a dust collection chamber containing the bedding is provided. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The bedding dryer operation management system according to claim 33, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window in a state where the lid is opened. A bedding dryer having a body case that moves along a predetermined movement path set on the upper surface of the first bedding by a mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control device;
An integrated management device that communicates with the bedding dryer and the home appliance, and collects operation information of the bedding dryer and the home appliance intensively;
With
The control device for the bedding dryer stores a control program for determining the movement route,
The integrated management device stores a sleep determination unit that acquires sleep time information about a sleeping person in the first bedding, a storage device that stores sleep time information acquired by the sleep determination unit, and a storage device that stores the sleep time information. An input / output unit that transmits certain sleep time information to the bedding dryer;
The control device of the bedding dryer acquires sleep time information stored in the storage device from the integrated management device before the start of the dry operation, and sets the conditions for the dry operation based on the acquired sleep time information. Operation management system for the bedding dryer to be determined.   An electric blower that introduces air above the first bedding and a filter that collects dust sucked together with the air inside the main body case by the electric blower is incorporated in the main body case. An operation management system for a bedding dryer according to claim 35. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
37. The operation management system for a bedding dryer according to claim 36, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window with the lid open. A bedding dryer having a suction port and a main body case in which a blower opening communicating with the suction port is formed and the upper surface of the first bedding is moved by a self-propulsive force;
An integrated management device that individually communicates with a plurality of home appliances including the bedding dryer and collects operation information of the plurality of home appliances intensively;
An information server for analyzing the degree of dirt by analyzing surface dirt measurement data of the first bedding transmitted from the integrated management device via a wireless communication circuit;
With
The bedding dryer has an input / output unit that wirelessly transmits photographing information of the upper surface of the first bedding photographed in the movement path of the main body case to the integrated management device,
The integrated management device includes a storage device that receives and stores stain determination information from the bedding dryer, and an input / output unit that can transfer the stain determination information stored in the storage device to the information server by wireless communication And a control unit that transmits information on the result of the dirt determination analysis received from the information server via the input / output unit to an information communication terminal device or a home appliance having a display screen among the plurality of home appliances, Operation management system for home appliances.   An electric blower that introduces air above the first bedding and a filter that collects dust sucked together with the air inside the main body case by the electric blower is incorporated in the main body case. 40. The home appliance operation management system according to claim 38. The main body case is formed with a window that can be freely opened and closed by a lid,
The household appliance operation management system according to claim 39, wherein the dust collection chamber is opened to the outside of the main body case through the window in a state where the lid is opened. A body case,
A mechanical drive unit built in the main body case for generating a propulsive force;
A control device built in the main body case and for sending a command signal to the mechanical drive unit;
An electric blower that is built in the main body case and blows out air sucked from the outside of the main body case to the first bedding side;
An electric heating source built in the main body case for heating the air blown out by the electric blower;
A power supply circuit built in the main body case and supplying power to the control device;
With
The main body case moves on the upper surface of the first bedding by the mechanical drive unit that has received a command signal from the control device,
The control device centrally controls energization of the electric blower and the electric heating source,
The control device stores a control program that defines the content of the drying operation,
The control program includes a first step of waiting for input of information indicating a size of the first bedding and information indicating a drying range after the user turns on the main power switch, and the first step A second step of notifying a user of operating conditions according to an input result.   42. The bedding dryer according to claim 41, wherein the control program further includes a third step of determining whether or not there is a driving start command by a user after the second step.

Images