KR102485728B1 - Air-conditioner and Method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air conditioner and a method of the air conditioner. An object of the present invention is an air conditioner and a method thereof. In a controller for controlling the air conditioner, a language other than language data provided is selected through a translation service. By providing control menus translated into languages, it is effective because it can respond to various languages even if all data for multiple languages are not stored, and provides convenience of control by allowing users to control the air conditioner more easily in various language groups. There are effects that can be done.

Description

Air conditioner and method thereof {Air-conditioner and Method thereof}

The present invention relates to an air conditioner and a method thereof, and relates to an air conditioner and a method for displaying a control menu for controlling the air conditioner translated into various languages.

Air conditioners are installed to provide a more comfortable indoor environment to humans by discharging cold and hot air into the room to adjust the indoor temperature and to purify the indoor air to create a comfortable indoor environment. In general, an air conditioner includes an indoor unit configured as a heat exchanger and installed indoors, and an outdoor unit configured as a compressor and a heat exchanger to supply refrigerant to the indoor unit.

The air conditioner is controlled by separating the indoor unit composed of a heat exchanger and the outdoor unit composed of a compressor and heat exchanger. The refrigerant heat-exchanged in the heat exchanger of the indoor unit flows back into the compressor of the outdoor unit through the refrigerant pipe. Accordingly, the indoor unit discharges hot and cold air into the room through heat exchange using a refrigerant.

In addition, the air conditioner includes a controller that is connected to a plurality of outdoor units and indoor units to monitor and control operations thereof in order to more easily control the connected outdoor units and indoor units.

In controlling the operation of the plurality of units of the outdoor unit and the indoor unit, the controller controls the amount of power consumed through operation rate or temperature control of the plurality of units.

The language of the control menu displayed on the controller is based on the language used in the country where the product is sold. However, since there are people who speak various languages regardless of country, there is a problem in that all users cannot be satisfied with only the language of the region/country in which products are sold.

Accordingly, the controller provides data for various languages and outputs a control menu configured in the selected language so that the user can conveniently control the air conditioner.

However, although language data provided in the controller includes data for various languages, it cannot include all language data in the world. Therefore, in the case of a user who uses an unsupported language, by setting another language such as English, There are problems with using it.

An object of the present invention is an air conditioner and method thereof, in which a controller for controlling the air conditioner provides a control menu translated into a language selected through a translation service for a language other than language data provided, and the same It's about how.

An air conditioner according to the present invention includes a plurality of units; and a controller for monitoring and controlling the plurality of units, wherein the controller includes: a display unit; and a control unit that outputs a control screen for controlling and monitoring the plurality of units through the display unit, and generates and outputs the control screen translated into the language through translation for any one language selected through the language setting screen. includes

A method of an air conditioner according to the present invention includes displaying a control screen for monitoring and controlling a plurality of units; displaying a list of languages that can be set immediately when a language setting menu is selected from the control screen; selecting a user language other than the language list; requesting translation of basic data composed of words included in the control screen; If the basic data is translated and the translation data is received, converting the translation data and applying the translation data to the control screen; and updating and displaying the control screen in the selected language.

The air conditioner and method according to the present invention configured as described above not only provides a control screen composed of the language of the language list provided by default, but also provides a control screen translated through translation for various languages, thereby providing a plurality of It is effective because it can correspond to various languages even if all data on languages are not stored, and it is effective to provide convenience of control by enabling users of various languages to more easily control the air conditioner.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block schematically illustrating the configuration of a controller of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exemplary view showing a control screen of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a language setting screen of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is an exemplary diagram referred to describe data transmitted for language translation by a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view showing a control screen translated into a specific language of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of supporting a language of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of editing a language of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to completely inform the person who has the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numbers designate like elements throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the air conditioner is connected to a plurality of indoor units 20 and a plurality of outdoor units 10, a plurality of indoor units 20 and a plurality of outdoor units 10, and controls and monitors their operations. (50).

In addition, the air conditioner is connected to the main controller 51 through a predetermined network (N), transmits and receives data of the air conditioner, and a management server 61 that provides services according to the request of the controller, and the air conditioner data It includes a data server 62 for storing.

The air conditioner further includes a first terminal 90 or a second terminal 80 connected to the main controller 51 through the network N.

The controller 50 is connected to a plurality of indoor units and a plurality of outdoor units to transmit and receive data, and a main controller 51 for controlling its operation, and connected to the main controller 51 to transmit and receive data for the plurality of indoor units and the plurality of outdoor units. and a sub-controller 52 that outputs to the monitoring screen, receives user commands and inputs them to the main controller 51. In addition, the controller 50 further includes a local controller 53 connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit to perform monitoring and control. In some cases, the local controller 53 may be connected to some indoor units and some outdoor units.

The management server 61 provides a translation service according to the request of the controller 50. The management server 61 performs translation in response to the translation request of the controller and transmits it to the controller.

In addition, when the translation system is not provided, the management server 61 may request translation from an external translation system according to the request of the controller 50, receive the translated result, and transmit it to the controller 50.

The first terminal 90 or the second terminal 80 accesses the controller 50, receives and displays air conditioner data from a remote location, and inputs control commands for the operation of the air conditioner to the main controller ( 51), and operates as a controller. The first terminal 90 or the second terminal 80 is a device equipped with a network connection function and loaded with an air conditioner control program/application, and is used by devices such as mobile communication terminals, smart phones, tablet PCs, and PCs. can

At this time, the controller 50 is any one of the main controller 51, the sub controller 52, and the local controller 53, and the main controller 51 will be described below.

The air conditioner includes an outdoor unit 10 and an indoor unit 20, and further includes a ventilation unit 40 that operates in conjunction with the indoor unit and the outdoor unit to discharge indoor air to the outside and introduce outdoor air. In addition, the air conditioner may further include at least one of an air cleaning device, a humidifier, and a heater, and this unit may operate in conjunction with the operation of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.

Remote controllers (not shown) are connected to the indoor units 20 and transmit data input to the connected indoor units to operate as input devices for the indoor units. In addition, the remote controller can display the operating state of the indoor unit by receiving data of the indoor unit from the indoor unit according to the connection type with the indoor unit 20 . The remote controller transmits and receives data with the indoor unit 20 in a wired or wireless communication method, and in some cases, one remote controller is connected to a plurality of indoor units so that the settings of the plurality of indoor units can be changed through one remote controller.

The outdoor units 10 are connected to the plurality of indoor units 20 through refrigerant pipes, and supply refrigerant to the indoor units. In addition, the outdoor unit 10 periodically communicates with the plurality of indoor units to transmit/receive mutual data, change operation according to operation settings changed from the indoor unit, and transmits the operating state of the indoor unit to the controller 50.

The indoor unit 20 includes an expansion valve (not shown) that expands the refrigerant supplied from the outdoor unit 10, an indoor heat exchanger (not shown) that exchanges heat with the refrigerant, and allows indoor air to flow into the indoor heat exchanger, and the heat-exchanged air flows into the room. It includes an indoor fan (not shown) for exposure, a plurality of sensors (not shown), and a control means (not shown) for controlling the operation of the indoor unit.

In addition, the indoor unit 20 includes a discharge port (not shown) for discharging heat-exchanged air, and a wind direction adjusting means (not shown) for opening and closing the discharge port and controlling the direction of the discharged air is provided in the discharge port. The indoor unit controls the intake air and the discharged air by controlling the rotational speed of the indoor fan, and adjusts the air volume. The indoor unit 20 may further include an output unit for displaying operating state and setting information of the indoor unit and an input unit for inputting setting data. At this time, the indoor unit 20 may transmit setting information for operation of the air conditioner to the remote control, output the output through the remote control, and receive data.

The outdoor unit 10 operates in a cooling mode or a heating mode in response to data received from the connected indoor unit 20 or a control command from the controller 50, and supplies refrigerant to the connected indoor unit.

The outdoor unit 10 includes at least one compressor (not shown) that compresses the refrigerant and discharges high-pressure gaseous refrigerant, and an accumulator (not shown) that separates gaseous refrigerant and liquid refrigerant from the refrigerant to prevent non-vaporized liquid refrigerant from entering the compressor. (not shown), an oil separator (not shown) for recovering oil from the refrigerant discharged from the compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger (not shown) for condensing or evaporating the refrigerant by heat exchange with outdoor air, and a more smooth heat exchange of the outdoor heat exchanger. An outdoor fan (not shown) that introduces air into the outdoor heat exchanger and discharges the heat-exchanged air to the outside, a four-way valve (not shown) that changes the flow path of the refrigerant according to the operation mode of the outdoor unit, and at least one that measures the pressure A pressure sensor (not shown), at least one temperature sensor (not shown) for measuring temperature, and a control component for controlling the operation of the outdoor unit and communicating with other units. The outdoor unit 10 further includes a number of other sensors, valves, supercooling devices, etc., but descriptions thereof will be omitted below.

2 is a block schematically illustrating the configuration of a controller of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the controller 50 includes a communication unit 120, an input unit 170, a data unit 150, a display unit 160, and a control unit 110 that controls overall controller operations. Hereinafter, the controller 50 is described as being the main controller 51, but the sub-controller and the local controller may also be configured identically, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted below, and only different configurations will be described. do.

Among the controllers 50, the main controller 51 includes a web server controller 190 that handles connection of the terminals 80 and 90 through the network and provides control and monitoring information to the sub controller 52. . The web server controller 190 includes a page generator 130 and a data processor 140 .

The communication unit 120 communicates with the outdoor unit 10 and the indoor unit 20 to receive air conditioner data and transmits control commands to the outdoor unit and the indoor unit.

In addition, the communication unit 120 communicates with the management server 61 or the data server 62 through the network N, transmits air conditioner data to the management server 61 or the data server 62, and transmits the data. receive The communication unit 120 requests a specific service from the management server 61 according to the control command of the control unit 110, receives a response thereto, transmits air conditioner data to the data server 62 to be stored, and data Data stored in the server is requested as needed. For example, the communication unit 120 may request a translation service from the management server 61 and language data stored in the data server 62 .

The communication unit 120 processes data transmission and reception according to the connection of terminals through the network N, for example, the connection of the first terminal 90 and the second terminal 80 to the main controller 51. The communication unit 120 applies the request of the first terminal or the second terminal to the web server control unit 190 and transmits the data of the web server control unit 190 to the first terminal or the second terminal.

The communication unit 120 may transmit and receive data using different communication methods in data communication within the air conditioner and communication with the server, and includes a plurality of communication modules accordingly. In addition, the communication unit 120 may include a gateway that converts and processes data of different communication methods. For example, the communication unit 120 may exchange data with the indoor unit 20 or the outdoor unit 10 through RS 232, RS 422, or RS485 communication protocols, and also through ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth protocols. It exchanges data with the indoor unit 20 or the outdoor unit 10 and communicates with a server or terminal through a communication method such as Wi-Fi, the Internet, or WiBro.

The input unit 170 applies a user command input according to manipulation of the input unit to the control unit 110 . The input unit 170 may include at least one button or touch input means.

The display unit 160 displays data or information generated or processed by the controller 110 under the control of the controller 110 . The display unit 160 outputs transmitted/received data of the air conditioner and outputs a control screen having a control menu for controlling the air conditioner. The display unit 160 may output an operating state of the controller and a connection state with a server or a terminal.

In the display unit 160, a touch sensor of the input unit and the display unit may form a mutual layer structure or be integrally formed to implement a touch screen.

This touch screen functions as an input unit 170 providing an input interface between the controller 50 and the user, and may also provide an output interface between the controller 50 and the user. When a touch is made on the display unit 160, the touch sensor can sense the touch, and the controller 110 can generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this.

The main controller 51 has a button for turning on/off power as an input unit and a display unit for outputting an operating state, but main operations for input/output can be processed through the sub controller 52 . The sub controller 52 receives data from the main controller 51, outputs a control screen for controlling the air conditioner, and transmits a user command input through the control screen to the main controller 51. The main controller 51 transmits the air conditioner data to the sub controller 52 and generates a control command for the air conditioner in response to the data received from the sub controller 52 and transmits it through the communication unit.

That is, the sub controller 52 is connected to the main controller 51 and can operate as an input/output device of the main controller 51 .

Accordingly, the user can connect to the main controller 51 through the sub-controller 52, check the air conditioner data output through the sub-controller 52, and input user commands through the sub-controller 52. there is.

The local controller 53 is connected to the main controller 51 through a communication line and transmits and receives data to and from the main controller 51, but operates independently of the main controller to receive data and output data.

The data unit 150 is electrically connected to the control unit 110 . The data unit 150 may store air conditioner data 151 for a plurality of units of the air conditioner, control data 152 for operation control of the units, and data input and output to the controller. The data unit 150 stores data and language data 154 required to configure a control screen for controlling an air conditioner, and may store new text registered through a translation service as user data 153.

In addition, the data unit 150 may store various data for the overall operation of the controller 50, such as a program for processing or control by the controller 110. In terms of hardware, the data unit 150 may be various storage devices such as ROM, RAM, EPROM, flash drive, hard drive, and the like.

The controller 50 may further include an interface unit (not shown) connected to other devices as well as a plurality of units of the air conditioner. The interface unit may be connected to a security system, a fire alarm system, and the like, receive a warning signal for intrusion from the outside, and receive a fire signal according to the occurrence of a fire and input the received signal to the control unit 110. In addition, the interface unit is equipped with a portable storage device or has a connection terminal capable of connecting to the portable storage device, and can call data of the portable storage device and transmit data of the controller to the portable storage device. At this time, the portable storage device is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (eg SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM , ROM may include at least one type of storage medium.

The control unit 110 controls the input and output of data through the communication unit 120, the input and output of the input unit 170 and the display unit 160, and input and output of data from other controllers, and stores and manages the data of the data unit 150. The control unit 110 controls access of external devices and access to external servers through the communication unit 120 .

Control commands generated by the controller 110 may be transmitted to the indoor unit 20 or the outdoor unit 10 through the communication unit 120 .

When data on the air conditioner is received, the control unit 110 stores the data accordingly, calls the necessary data from the data unit 150, generates a control command for the air conditioner, and transmits it through the communication unit 120. and output the received data through the control screen.

When data is received from other controllers, the management server 61, the data server 62, or the terminals 80 and 90 through the communication unit 120, the control unit 110 analyzes the received data and performs an operation corresponding to the data. It controls to perform, generates the requested data, and transmits it as a response.

The controller 110 controls data input/output of the web server controller 190 and applies air conditioner data to the web server controller 190 so that requested data is transmitted to another controller or terminal.

The web server control unit 190 analyzes and processes data according to the control command of the control unit 110, and controls the terminal 80 or 90 or the sub-controller 52 to control the air conditioner and the air conditioner data. A page is generated and transmitted through the communication unit 120 so that is output.

The web server control unit 190 inputs the air conditioner data applied from the control unit 110 through the control screen by arranging the page generation unit 130 that generates a data page in response to the device requesting the data, and arranging the data. and a data processing unit 140 that analyzes the data to be applied to the control unit 110.

The page generator 130 controls the air conditioner according to the characteristics of the device, for example, the sub controller 52 or the first and second terminals 80 and 90 connected to the main controller through the communication unit. Creates and transmits menus and monitoring menus.

The data processor 140 analyzes data on user commands received from the terminal or controller and applies the data to the controller 110, and the controller 110 generates a control command for controlling the air conditioner through the received data.

For example, when the terminal 90 or 80 accesses the main controller 51 through a network, the data processing unit 140 determines whether the terminal is equipped with a control program, sets page data to be generated, The page generating unit 130 generates a control menu corresponding to the terminal for controlling the air conditioner according to the setting of the page data. The page generation unit 130 generates and transmits a data set corresponding to the control program when the terminal is equipped with a control program, and transmits data consisting of a control menu and a monitoring menu when the terminal is not equipped with a control program. Create and transmit to the terminal. Accordingly, the terminal may output air conditioner data or input user commands through its own program, or output a separate control menu and monitoring menu to input user commands. The input user command is transmitted to the main controller through the network. The data processor 140 analyzes the received user command and applies it to the page generator 130 so that the received data is reflected on the display screen, or applies it to the controller 110 so that the air conditioner is controlled according to the user command. .

According to a request from the connected device, the data processing unit 140 calls language data or user data for a selected language among a plurality of language data from the data unit 150 and applies it to the page generator 130 .

When the language data 154 or user data 153 for the selected language does not exist, the data processing unit 140 requests data for the selected language from the controller 110 . Accordingly, the controller 110 requests a translation service from the management server 61 through the communication unit 120 . The management server 61 translates data through its own translation system or requests translation to an external translation system. The control unit 110 registers and stores the translated data as user data 153, and applies the translated data to the data processing unit 140.

The data processor 140 converts the received translation data and applies it to the page generator 130 . The page generator 130 matches the translation data to the basic data and creates a control menu and a monitoring menu translated into the selected language.

The controller transmits data on the generated control screen to a connected terminal or other controller through the communication unit.

The data processing unit 140 sets a basic format for language data and stores all under data and users in the same format so that when the basic data in the basic format is translated into a specific language, the translated menu is implemented through matching Let it be.

In some cases, when a language editor is selected, the data processor 140 requests the controller to execute the language editor, and the controller executes the stored editor program so that it is displayed on the screen. When translated words for the basic data are input through the editor, the control unit 110 registers the basic data including the input data as user data, and applies the data to the data processing unit 140 to be used as language data when the corresponding language is selected. make it possible

3 is an exemplary view showing a control screen of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the controller 50 outputs a control screen 200 including a control menu and a monitoring menu for controlling the air conditioner through the display unit 160 .

The controller 110 outputs the control screen 200 through the display unit 160, and when a terminal or other controller is connected, the displayed control screen is displayed on the terminal or controller at the request of the terminal or other controller, page The screen data generated by the generating unit 130 is transmitted through the communication unit 120 .

The control screen 200 is composed of a main menu 210 and a current status screen 201 .

The main menu 210 includes submenus of the account menu 211, dashboard 212, control menu 213, energy menu 214, history menu 215, and setting menu 216 as submenus. .

When one of the main menus 210 is selected while the control screen 200 is displayed, the controller 110 enters the selected sub-menu in response to a user command and outputs a corresponding menu screen.

The account menu 211 is a menu for authority information and user information of a user account for controller access and air conditioner control, and the dashboard 212 is a monitoring menu for outputting the operating state of the air conditioner, and the control menu 213 is a control menu for controlling the operation of the air conditioner, and the energy menu 214 outputs the amount of energy consumed by the air conditioner, for example, the amount of energy, such as the amount of electricity, the amount of water, and the amount of gas, and controls This is the menu for The history menu 215 is a menu for displaying error history and control history of each unit of the air conditioner, and the setting menu 216 is a menu for setting the operation of the air conditioner and the display of the controller.

The current status screen 201 is a home screen, and information about the air conditioner is summarized and displayed. The current status screen 201 displays temperature information for a plurality of rooms, information on the operation status and energy status of the air conditioner, and schedule information, and information about the presence of a device operating in conjunction with the air conditioner. displayed

At the top of the status screen 201, the name 227 of the controller, error information 228, and a help key 229 are displayed. The error information 228 displays the number of units in which an error has occurred among a plurality of units, and when a problem occurs in communication between air conditioner units and between controllers, an error is displayed.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a language setting screen of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4 , when the setting menu 216 is selected from the main menu 210, the setting menu screen 220 for the air conditioner is displayed.

On the setting menu screen 220, a controller name 227, error information 228, and a help key 229 are displayed at the top. The setting menu screen 220 includes a cancel key 221 for canceling settings by setting items and an apply key 222 for applying the selected settings to the controller.

On the setting menu screen 220, an item for modifying the name of the controller 223 and a language selection item 224 displayed on the controller are displayed, and the temperature setting item, energy setting item, damper control setting item, and wattage statistics setting item are displayed. A plurality of setting items including may be displayed. At this time, the lower setting items can be displayed by moving the scroll bar on the right side of the screen.

When the language selection item 224 is selected on the setting menu screen 220, a selectable language list 225 is displayed. At this time, the language list 225 may be displayed as a pop-up window or a drop-down menu.

The displayed language list 225 includes commonly used languages. When a language is selected from the language list 225 and the application key 222 is input, the data processing unit 140 calls the language data for the language selected from the language data 154 stored in the data unit 150. is applied to the page generator 130, and accordingly, the page generator 130 applies the language data to construct and display a control screen composed of the selected language.

Meanwhile, when the user's language is not included in the language list 225, the user may apply a language not included in the language list through the user language 226.

When the user language 226 is selected, a window for directly inputting or searching for a language may be created, and a list of multiple languages may be displayed.

After another language not included in the language list 225 is selected or input, when the apply key 222 is selected, the data processor 140 transmits the language selected from the language data of the data unit 150 and the user data 153. retrieve data from

When data of the selected language does not exist, the data processing unit 140 requests translation to the control unit 110, and the control unit 110, at the request of the data processing unit 140, through the communication unit 120 manages the management server 61. ) to access. The controller 110 requests translation by transmitting information on the selected language and basic data on the language data.

Accordingly, the management server 61 translates data by using its own translation system or by transmitting it to an external translation system.

The basic data includes a plurality of words used in the control screen, and the translation system translates the plurality of words one by one, matches them to the corresponding words, and stores them.

The management server 61 transmits the translated data to the controller, and the controller 110 registers the received translation data as user data 153 for the selected language and stores it in the data unit 150 .

The controller 110 may share language data stored as user data with other controllers. In addition, the control unit 110 transmits user language data to the management server or data server so that it is stored in the data server, and accordingly, when a translation for the corresponding language is requested, the stored user data can be used without additional translation. .

The data processing unit 140 receives the translated user language data from the control unit 110, converts it so that it can be applied to the control screen, and applies it to the page generator 130.

The page generator 130 converts all words displayed on the control screen into the selected language based on the user language data and creates a translated page.

The controller 110 causes the page generated by the page generator 130 to be output through the display unit 160, and also translates through the communication unit 120 when a specific language is selected through connection of another controller or terminal. allow the page to be sent.

Accordingly, the sub-controller or terminal outputs a control screen translated into the selected language.

In addition, when the controller 110 sets a language in a plurality of devices connected to the controller, for example, a sub-controller, the language setting of the sub-controller is set to the corresponding language, and the control screen configured in the same language at the next connection. make this output.

The control unit 110 allows these language settings to be set differently according to devices connected to the controller. Accordingly, when a plurality of devices are connected, the control unit 110 causes the plurality of devices to output control screens configured in different languages according to respective settings for the plurality of devices.

Accordingly, when Vietnamese is set in the sub-controller, a Vietnamese control screen is displayed on the sub-controller, and when the language setting of the first terminal 90 connected to the controller is English, the first terminal outputs a control screen configured in English. do.

The display language of each device is different, but all the data for the air conditioner is displayed the same.

5 is an exemplary diagram referred to describe data transmitted for language translation of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 shows a control screen translated into a specific language of a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. is an example of

As shown in Figure 5, basic data is configured.

The control unit 110 includes words displayed on the control screen in the basic data as shown, and includes words of a specific language. Basic data will be described as an example of being prepared in XML format for easy editing and finalization.

Accordingly, when a specific language is selected, the corresponding word is translated into the selected language and stored in basic data, so that a control screen configured in the selected language may be output through matching between words.

At this time, in the basic data, a basic language 231 is set for words used in the control screen, and a translated language 232 for the word is matched.

For example, English is set as the default language 231 , and a result of translating the default language is located in the translated language 232 .

When the user selects Korean, 'setting' is displayed where 'Setting' of English, the default language, is displayed, and 'driving' is displayed where 'RUN' is displayed.

If Vietnamese is selected, since Vietnamese is not included in the language data, the controller requests translation from the management server so that Vietnamese words for 'Setting' are matched.

At this time, when Vietnamese is selected, the basic data includes a list of basic languages, but the translated language for it is transmitted in a blank state, and after translation, the position of the translated language 222 matches the word of the basic language Vietnamese words are located.

The controller stores the translated basic data as user data, and changes the words displayed on the control screen to words of the translated language and displays them.

As shown in FIG. 6, the controller 50 outputs a control screen translated into the selected language.

On the control screen, each displayed word is replaced with a matching Vietnamese word and displayed.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of supporting a language of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the controller 50 displays a language setting menu on the screen through the setting menu (S310).

When the language setting menu is selected, selectable languages are displayed as a list (S320). The language list displays a list of languages that can be applied immediately. The language list can be displayed as a pop-up window or drop-down menu.

When any one language is selected from the language list, language data stored in the data unit for the selected language is called (S360).

Meanwhile, when one of the language lists is not selected and a user language is selected (S330), all selectable languages are displayed.

If any one language is selected, it is searched whether data for the selected language exists among user language data (S340).

If data for the selected language exists in the user data, language data for the corresponding language, that is, user data is called (S360).

If data for the selected language does not exist, a translation is requested to the management server (S370).

The management server requests and receives translation from its own translation system or an external translation system.

Translated language data is received (S380), and it is registered and stored as user language data (S390).

The user language data or language data is converted and applied to the control screen (S400). The page of the control screen is updated and displayed (S410).

Accordingly, as described above, a page translated into the selected language is output.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of editing a language of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the controller displays the user language setting menu (S430).

When the user language is selected, the controller executes a pre-stored editor program to display an editor window on the screen (S440).

The controller calls the basic data, displays it on the editor window, and outputs a list of words displayed on the control screen (S450).

For each word displayed on the control screen according to the user input, the translated word is input word by word (S460).

When input of all words is completed, it is stored as user language data (S470).

The user language data is changed and applied to the control screen (S480), and the translated control screen is output by updating the page of the control screen.

Therefore, in the present invention, in monitoring and controlling a plurality of units connected to the controller, the control screen for controlling and monitoring the plurality of units is output in a specific language according to the user's selection, and, if necessary, in the language selected through translation. Provides a control screen to be displayed. Accordingly, various languages can be supported regardless of the type of language, and user convenience is greatly improved.

Even though all components constituting an embodiment of the present invention are described as operating in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. Within the scope of the object of the present invention, depending on the embodiment, all components may be selectively combined with one or more to operate.

The above description is merely an example of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications and variations can be made to those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

10: outdoor unit 20: indoor unit
40: ventilation unit 50: controller
51: main controller 52: sub controller
61: management server 62: data server
80, 90: Terminal
110: control unit 130: data processing unit
140: page generation unit

Claims (16)

multiple units;
Including a controller for monitoring and controlling the plurality of units,
The controller,
display unit; and
A control unit that outputs a control screen for controlling and monitoring the plurality of units through the display unit, and generates and outputs the control screen translated into the language through translation for any one language selected through the language setting screen. contains,
The control unit,
A list of applicable languages is displayed, and when a language other than a language included in the language list is selected, an external translation is requested to generate and output the control screen based on the received translation data,
When the language editor is selected, the air conditioner characterized in that by executing the stored editor program, outputting an editor screen capable of translating language data, receiving the translated data and storing it as user language data.
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The air conditioner, characterized in that the control unit registers and stores the translated data as user language data. According to claim 1,
The air conditioner further comprises a second controller connected to the controller, receiving data for the plurality of units, and displaying data on the control screen. According to claim 4,
The second controller accesses the controller to receive data for the plurality of units and data for the control screen, and outputs the data through a display unit provided;
When the language is changed through the received control screen, the air conditioner characterized in that it receives and displays the translated control screen data from the controller. According to claim 5,
When the language setting menu is called from the second controller and one language is selected, the controller
The air conditioner characterized in that it searches for and applies language data for the language selected from the second controller, and requests translation when language data for the language does not exist. According to claim 6,
The control unit receives the translated data, generates a new control screen composed of the language, and transmits it to the second controller;
The air conditioner, characterized in that the second controller receives and displays the data of the new control screen. According to claim 6,
Wherein the controller, when a plurality of devices are connected, the air conditioner characterized in that the plurality of devices to output different control screens composed of a designated language respectively. According to claim 3,
A management server for translating data according to the request of the controller; and
An air conditioner further comprising a data server for storing language data. delete Displaying a control screen for monitoring and controlling a plurality of units;
displaying a list of languages that can be set immediately when a language setting menu is selected from the control screen;
selecting a user language other than the language list;
requesting translation of basic data composed of words included in the control screen;
If the basic data is translated and the translation data is received, converting the translation data and applying the translation data to the control screen;
Renewing and displaying the control screen in the selected language;
If language data for the language does not exist, requesting an external translation;
When the language editor is selected, the method of operating the air conditioner further comprising the step of executing the stored editor program to receive and store the translated word. According to claim 11,
The method of operating an air conditioner further comprising registering and storing the translation data as user language data for the selected language. According to claim 11,
A step of connecting a second controller to the controller and selecting a language different from the language displayed on the controller;
generating a new control screen composed of the language and transmitting the new control screen to the second controller;
displaying the new control screen configured in the language on the second controller; Method of operating an air conditioner further comprising a. According to claim 13,
connecting a plurality of devices to the controller;
When the languages set in the plurality of devices are different from each other, the method of operating the air conditioner characterized in that to output the control screen configured in the language designated respectively by the plurality of devices.

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