KR102586859B1 - System and method to manage power consumption of air conditioners based on air quality measurement for net zero - Google Patents

Abstract

An air conditioning device power use management system and method based on air quality measurement for carbon neutrality are disclosed. The power usage management device receives air quality data of the indoor facility from an air quality measurement device installed in the indoor facility, and checks the power usage of the air conditioning device required for air quality management through a smart plug combined with the air conditioning device of the indoor facility. And, power usage information of the air conditioning device can be displayed along with real-time air quality information measured through the air quality measuring device.

Description

Air conditioning device power usage management system and method based on air quality measurement for carbon neutrality {SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MANAGE POWER CONSUMPTION OF AIR CONDITIONERS BASED ON AIR QUALITY MEASUREMENT FOR NET ZERO}

The explanation below relates to technology for managing air conditioning device power usage.

As environmental pollution becomes more serious, the frequency of fine dust alerts increases, seriously threatening the health of modern people.

Meanwhile, recently, not only the outdoor environmental condition, but also the temperature difference and humidity difference between the indoor and the Therefore, research is being actively conducted on systems that aim to maintain and improve the health of users by improving the indoor environment.

In addition, as the Indoor Air Quality Management Act has recently been implemented in multi-use facilities such as libraries, museums, hospitals, department stores, movie theaters, academies, schools, and daycare centers, the need to develop and distribute indoor air diagnostic equipment that complies with the law is emerging. .

Air quality cannot be easily seen with the naked eye, making it difficult to actually manage, and indoor air pollution may not be life-threatening to indoor residents, but it clearly has a negative impact on the health.

Recently, air management devices such as air conditioners, electric heat exchangers, air purifiers, ventilation purifiers, and humidifiers are being used in homes and various indoor facilities to manage indoor air quality.

1. Korean Patent No. 10-2029994 (Indoor air quality information and monitoring system, registration date: October 1, 2019)

We provide solutions that can contribute to carbon neutrality through space air quality management and efficient power use.

It can display air quality conditions in real time, and provide target standards for energy usage and usage rates by period according to power use.

By comparing standard power usage, notifications can be provided regarding efficiency declines and subsequent filter replacement and equipment inspection.

A power usage management device implemented as a computer device, comprising at least one processor configured to execute computer-readable instructions included in a memory, wherein the at least one processor is configured to detect The process of receiving air quality data from; A process of checking the power consumption of the air conditioning device for air quality management through a smart plug combined with the air conditioning device of the indoor facility; and a power usage management device that processes the process of displaying power usage information of the air conditioning device along with real-time air quality information measured through the air quality measuring device.

According to one aspect, the at least one processor sets a target power usage in a period unit for each equipment corresponding to the air conditioning device, and calculates the current power usage for each equipment and the ratio of the current power usage to the target power usage. It can be displayed.

According to another aspect, the at least one processor may set the target power usage using the time the equipment was used during the previous period unit and the standard power usage per hour measured in the initialization state of the equipment.

According to another aspect, the at least one processor may display statistical information about the air quality data and statistical information about the power usage together.

According to another aspect, the at least one processor, for each piece of equipment corresponding to the air conditioning device, uses power required for air quality data measured through the air quality measuring device in the initialization state of the equipment to reach a standard set for the equipment. Determine the usage amount as standard power usage, and compare the power usage required for air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device to reach the standard set for the equipment at a time after the initialization state of the equipment with the standard power usage, and The power efficiency of the equipment can be displayed according to the results of comparison with standard power usage.

According to another aspect, the at least one processor provides a notification of the decrease in power efficiency to the facility manager when the power efficiency of the equipment decreases by a certain level or more compared to the standard power usage, and the notification includes Solution information corresponding to the power efficiency of the equipment may be included.

In a power usage management method executed on a computer device, the computer device includes at least one processor configured to execute computer-readable instructions included in a memory, and the power usage management method includes: , receiving air quality data of the indoor facility from an air quality measurement device installed in the indoor facility; Checking, by the at least one processor, the amount of power used by the air conditioning device for air quality management through a smart plug coupled to the air conditioning device of the indoor facility; and displaying, by the at least one processor, power usage information of the air conditioning device along with real-time air quality information measured through the air quality measuring device.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to carbon neutrality through solutions for space air quality management and efficient power use.

According to embodiments of the present invention, air quality conditions can be displayed in real time using an indoor air quality meter, and target standards for energy usage and period usage rates according to power use can be provided using a smart plug.

According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to carbon reduction by providing notification of a decrease in efficiency in power use and the resulting filter replacement and equipment inspection.

1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of the internal configuration of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows an example of the overall structure of an air conditioning device power use management system in one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for managing power use of an air conditioning device in an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 shows an example of an air quality-based power usage management screen in one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing another example of a method for managing power use of an air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 shows an example of an air conditioning device efficiency analysis screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

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

Embodiments of the present invention relate to technology for managing air conditioning device power usage.

Embodiments including those specifically disclosed in this specification can provide solutions for managing space air quality and efficient power use.

The air conditioning device power use management system according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by at least one computer device, and the air conditioning device power use management method according to embodiments of the present invention is included in the air conditioning device power use management system. It may be performed through at least one computer device. At this time, the computer program according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed and driven in the computer device, and the computer device performs the air conditioning device power use management method according to the embodiment of the present invention under the control of the driven computer program. can do. The above-described computer program can be combined with a computer device and stored in a computer-readable recording medium to execute the air conditioning device power use management method on the computer.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. For example, the air conditioning device power use management system according to embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by the computer device 100 shown in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the computer device 100 is a component for executing the air conditioning device power use management method according to embodiments of the present invention, and includes a memory 110, a processor 120, and a communication interface 130. And may include an input/output interface 140.

The memory 110 is a computer-readable recording medium and may include a non-permanent mass storage device such as random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and a disk drive. Here, non-perishable large-capacity recording devices such as ROM and disk drives may be included in the computer device 100 as a separate permanent storage device that is distinct from the memory 110. Additionally, an operating system and at least one program code may be stored in the memory 110. These software components may be loaded into the memory 110 from a computer-readable recording medium separate from the memory 110. Such separate computer-readable recording media may include computer-readable recording media such as floppy drives, disks, tapes, DVD/CD-ROM drives, and memory cards. In another embodiment, software components may be loaded into the memory 110 through the communication interface 130 rather than a computer-readable recording medium. For example, software components may be loaded into memory 110 of computer device 100 based on computer programs installed by files received over network 160.

The processor 120 may be configured to process instructions of a computer program by performing basic arithmetic, logic, and input/output operations. Commands may be provided to the processor 120 by the memory 110 or the communication interface 130. For example, processor 120 may be configured to execute received instructions according to program code stored in a recording device such as memory 110.

The communication interface 130 may provide a function for the computer device 100 to communicate with other devices through the network 160. For example, a request, command, data, file, etc. generated by the processor 120 of the computer device 100 according to a program code stored in a recording device such as memory 110 is transmitted to the network ( 160) and can be transmitted to other devices. Conversely, signals, commands, data, files, etc. from other devices may be received by the computer device 100 through the communication interface 130 of the computer device 100 via the network 160. Signals, commands, data, etc. received through the communication interface 130 may be transmitted to the processor 120 or memory 110, and files, etc. may be stored in a storage medium (as described above) that the computer device 100 may further include. It can be stored as a permanent storage device).

The communication method is not limited, and may include not only a communication method utilizing communication networks that the network 160 may include (e.g., mobile communication network, wired Internet, wireless Internet, and broadcasting network), but also short-distance wired/wireless communication between devices. there is. For example, the network 160 may include a personal area network (PAN), a local area network (LAN), a campus area network (CAN), a metropolitan area network (MAN), a wide area network (WAN), and a broadband network (BBN). , may include one or more arbitrary networks such as the Internet. Additionally, the network 160 may include any one or more of network topologies including a bus network, star network, ring network, mesh network, star-bus network, tree or hierarchical network, etc. Not limited.

The input/output interface 140 may be a means for interfacing with the input/output device 150. For example, input devices may include devices such as a microphone, keyboard, camera, or mouse, and output devices may include devices such as displays and speakers. As another example, the input/output interface 140 may be a means for interfacing with a device that integrates input and output functions, such as a touch screen. The input/output device 150 may be configured as a single device with the computer device 100.

Additionally, in other embodiments, computer device 100 may include fewer or more components than those of FIG. 1 . However, there is no need to clearly show most prior art components. For example, the computer device 100 may be implemented to include at least a portion of the input/output device 150 described above, or may further include other components such as a transceiver, a camera, various sensors, and a database.

Hereinafter, specific examples of the air quality measurement-based air conditioning device power use management system and method for carbon neutrality will be described.

Most of the action plans for carbon neutrality can be seen as maximizing efficiency through efficient use of electricity and continuous inspection or replacement. In the end, reducing power consumption by improving equipment efficiency can be said to be the essence of carbon reduction measures.

All equipment has a structure in which power consumption increases compared to the total amount of functions performed due to aging, filter contamination, and equipment problems. Accordingly, it is necessary to provide facility managers with information on efficiency, such as the need for equipment inspection and filter replacement, and to set and manage power usage and standards for each air conditioning device item.

Figure 2 shows an example of the overall structure of an air conditioning device power use management system in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the air conditioning device power usage management system 200 according to embodiments of the present invention includes an air quality measurement device 210, an air conditioning device 220, a remote control IR (infrared) device 230, and a smart plug device. (240), and may include a power usage management device (250).

The air quality measurement device 210 refers to a device installed in an indoor facility that can measure fine dust, temperature, humidity, and various gaseous substances in the space. The air quality measurement device 210 is provided with a network interface and serves to directly transmit air quality data measured as indoor pollution level to the cloud server 20. Depending on the embodiment, it is also possible to transmit air quality data to the cloud server 20 through the power usage management device 250.

To this end, the air quality measurement device 210 and/or the power usage management device 250 may be connected to an external server such as the cloud server 20 through the network 160. The air quality measurement device 210 and/or the power usage management device 250 may support Ethernet or Wi-Fi communication for connection to the network 160. Depending on the embodiment, LTE or 5G communication can also be expanded through a separate module to support connection to the network 160.

The cloud server 20 serves to collect and store indoor air quality measurement data, and the accumulated air quality data can be used as follows: (1) air quality by cycle (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) Utilization of status statistical data, (2) Utilization of pollution prediction analysis by time zone/location through cumulative data learning, (3) Determination of improvement in air quality after a certain period of time for equipment that exceeds indoor air quality pollution standards, and continuous monitoring of whether or not air quality has improved. Sending notifications in case of contamination, (4) using it as data for conducting guidance on indoor air quality management by identifying trends in pollution levels, etc.

The air conditioning device 220 includes air conditioners, total heat exchangers, air purifiers, ventilation purifiers, humidifiers, etc. installed in indoor facilities along with the air quality measurement device 210, and is used to remove fine dust, control temperature/humidity, and operate ventilation functions. It is a general term for each individual device that can perform the function of each item. In this embodiment, the air conditioning device 220 performs individual functions to improve indoor air quality and is limited to devices that can control the device through a remote controller (i.e., remote control).

The remote control IR device 230 serves to transmit control commands of the power usage management device 250 to the air conditioning device 220. For example, the remote control IR device 230 synchronizes the command function of the remote control for controlling the air conditioning device 220 and controls it using a communication method integrated into the remote control IR device 230, and provides a separate command function. It has the function of receiving and controlling in conjunction with the air conditioning device 220 according to the received command.

The smart plug device 240 may be coupled between the power unit and the power supply device of the air conditioning device 220. The smart plug device 240 has a function that can check and provide information on whether the air conditioning device 220 is currently using power and provide power usage data required for air quality management.

The power usage management device 250 refers to equipment that has the ability to transmit and receive data through its own communication environment. The power usage management device 250 may be implemented by the computer device 100 described with reference to FIG. 1 . For example, the power usage management device 250 can be implemented as an edge device that can be linked to the air quality measurement device 210, the air conditioning device 220, the remote control IR device 230, and the smart plug device 240. there is. In this embodiment, the power usage management device 250 transmits and receives data with the air quality measurement device 210, transmits and receives data with the cloud server 20, transmits and receives data with the remote control IR device 230, and transmits and receives data with the smart plug device 240. etc. and performs a relay role for data and commands within the air conditioning device power use management system 200. The power usage management device 250 has a function of providing indoor air quality data and power usage data of the air conditioning device 220 to facility managers, etc.

In these embodiments, in an environment in which an individually commercialized air quality measuring device 210 and an air conditioning device 220 including one or more devices are integrated and operated, the air conditioning device 220 is operated according to air quality data measured by the air quality measuring device 210. ) can be provided.

In this embodiment, the operation of the air conditioning device 220 is controlled by a command received from the power usage management device 250 through the remote control IR device 230 and the smart plug device 240 connected to the air conditioning device 220. Air conditioning device 220, including a function to display real-time air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device 210, a function to determine whether the air conditioning device 220 is running, power usage data, and notifications related to power use, etc. It can provide integrated management control functions for.

The following air conditioning device power use management method can be performed in the power use management device 250.

Figure 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for managing power use of an air conditioning device in an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, in step S310, the power usage management device 250 may analyze the power usage of the air conditioning device 220 and set a standard target for the power usage. In detail, the power usage management device 250 accumulates the amount of power consumed for air quality management on an hourly basis after confirming the operation of the air conditioning device 220, and based on the accumulated power consumption, the current time is compared to the period unit (for example, by the hour). , daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) power usage can be displayed. The amount of power consumed for air quality management may include power use to maintain temperature, power use to manage fine dust, and power use to manage pollutants (CO2, VOC, HCHO, etc.). The power usage management device 250 may provide an appropriate amount of power usage by analyzing the amount of power usage over a period of time (eg, week, month, etc.). At this time, the power usage management device 250 may set a target power usage for each equipment item (air conditioner, heat exchanger, air purifier, ventilation purifier) based on the power usage analysis results.

The method of analyzing power usage is similar to analyzing the current month's usage compared to the previous month's (or the previous month's) usage. The power usage management device 250 can measure and comparatively analyze the power usage for each device belonging to the air conditioning device 220. At this time, power consumption can be measured and analyzed by separating cooling and heating by season (for example, winter (October to March) and summer (April to September), etc.). For example, if one year of data is secured, the target power consumption of the total heat exchanger in March can be set as {(time of use of the total heat exchanger in March of the previous year) × (standard power usage per hour of the total heat exchanger)}. If one year of data is not secured, the target power consumption of the total heat exchanger in March can be set as {(February total heat exchanger usage time) × (standard electric heat exchanger usage per hour)}. For example, the standard power usage is the power usage measured in the optimized (initialization) state of the air conditioning device 220, and will be described in detail below.

Depending on the embodiment, the target power usage for each equipment can also be modified and set by the facility manager. For example, for equipment with a power output of 100KWh in May of the previous year, the system automatically suggests 90KWh by adjusting the usage time, while the facility manager sets to proceed with more active operation this year in consideration of the previous year's complaints, etc. The target can be set to 110KWh. Also, on the other hand, as energy saving is particularly emphasized this year, the target can be changed by setting and operating at 85KWh, and the target can be adjusted by checking the continuous accumulation of usage. Also, if the power usage is much lower than the target, it means that the equipment is not working properly or the operation time is extremely short. Therefore, the manager can check whether the equipment is working or increase the usage to ensure normal operation. there is.

In step S320, the power usage management device 250 can display the current power usage for each device belonging to the air conditioning device 220, and also display the power usage compared to the target power usage. Administrators can check the power usage rate and conduct operations that take energy efficiency into account, such as device control. The power use management device 250 provides information on power use compared to the target, for example, <Current pollutant management power use is 82KWh, which is 82% of the total per day (remaining time 4 hours 40 minutes).> Comparison data with the target power usage for the device 220 may be provided. In other words, the power usage management device 250 can visualize and display the power usage for each equipment and the power usage compared to the target, and at this time, the facility manager can check the excessive operation of the equipment and whether the equipment is operating normally based on the information on the power usage. You can check and manage it.

In step S330, the power usage management device 250 may provide a report on the power usage of the air conditioning device 220 at a certain period or at the request of an administrator. The report may include statistical information on power usage as well as air quality statistics for each device. The power usage management device 250 can provide periodic reports to facility managers, such as <On April 19, pollutant management power usage was 103KWh, which is 3% more than the daily standard.>.

Figure 4 shows an example of an air quality-based power usage management screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the air quality-based power usage management screen 400 may display basic information such as current date information and the number of days remaining for the current date-based period unit, and real-time data measured through the air quality measurement device 210. Air quality data 401 and power usage information 402 for each equipment belonging to the air conditioning device 220 may be displayed together. The power usage information 402 represents information on power usage on a period basis, for example, on a monthly basis, including identification information of the air conditioning device 220 (for example, installation location or ID, etc.), equipment name, and monthly target. This may include power usage, current power usage accumulated to date on a daily basis, ratio of current power usage to target power usage, etc. In addition, the air quality-based power usage management screen 400 may display statistical information 403 on air quality data accumulated up to the present as of daily basis and statistical information 404 on power usage.

In this embodiment, after measuring the power usage for each equipment of the air conditioning device 220, a standard target for power usage is provided, and information on power usage for each equipment in a cycle unit can be displayed along with air quality information. At this time, the power consumption measured in cycles can be analyzed taking into account season and space, and a standard power consumption expected to be appropriate for the period can be applied. Facility managers can check the power usage of each equipment in real time and use it as a standard for controlling the air conditioning device 220 and saving energy.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing another example of a method for managing power use of an air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5 , in step S510, the power usage management device 250 may determine the standard power usage of the air conditioning device 220 based on air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device 210. In detail, the power usage management device 250 can add up the power usage of the air conditioning device 220 for one hour after confirming the operation of the air conditioning device 220 and check the change in air quality improvement over the one hour period. It can be seen how much the indoor pollution level has improved compared to the power consumption of the air conditioning device 220. The standard power usage of the air conditioning device 220 can be calculated and set based on the change in air quality improvement compared to the power use of the air conditioning device 220. For example, when reducing CO2 by 100ppm, use of 0.5KWH can be set as the standard power usage.

In step S520, the power usage management device 250 may evaluate the power efficiency of the air conditioning device 220 using standard power usage. The power usage management device 250 may compare and analyze the current power usage of the air conditioning device 220 with the standard power usage set in step S510 to provide the efficiency status of the operation of the air conditioning device 220 as comparative data. . For example, if the efficiency of the air conditioning device 220 is reduced by more than 20% compared to standard power use, such as <Currently using 0.6KWH when reducing CO2 100ppm, efficiency is reduced by 20% compared to standard power use (0.5KWH)>, power efficiency decreases. Notifications can be provided accordingly.

In step S530, the power usage management device 250 may provide a solution corresponding to the power efficiency of the air conditioning device 220. A solution for the air conditioning device 220 may be defined in advance based on power efficiency. The power usage management device 250 can provide a solution when the efficiency of the air conditioning device 220 decreases by more than 20% compared to standard power usage. For example, if the power efficiency of the air conditioner decreases by 20%, you can receive guidance on cleaning the air conditioner's filter or inspecting the device. If the power efficiency of the air purifier decreases by 20%, you can provide guidance on replacing the air purifier's filter or inspecting the device. there is.

In this embodiment, the state in which the air conditioning device 220 has been inspected (filter replacement, normal operation, etc.) is set to an optimized initialization state, and the standardization of power usage can be set in the optimized state. Electronic products, such as air purifiers, age over time and their efficiency decreases if filter replacement or inspection is delayed. The decline in power efficiency has a proportional relationship with the increase in time required and power use to perform a certain amount of purification function, which is the purpose of the air purifier. In addition, when measuring the efficiency of an air purifier, the density of people in the space, breathing volume, etc. cannot be controlled by the environment, so it can be specified as a regular or occasional test that measures power efficiency at a specific time. A specific example of power efficiency analysis is as follows.

Level 1 (standard setting)
- Air purifier: Time and power usage required to reduce fine dust by 10㎍/m³
- Ventilation purifier: Time and power usage required to reduce CO2 200ppm
- Air conditioner: Time and power usage to adjust temperature to 5℃ Step 2 (Efficiency measurement in optimized state) - Select measurement time: Specify 23:00 at night when no personnel are present as the measurement time
- Check current status: Check that fine dust is 30㎍/m³, CO2 is 700ppm, and temperature is 17℃.
- Measurement progress
Check the time and amount of power required to reach the standards of 20㎍/m³ fine dust, 500ppm CO2, and 22℃ temperature in the current situation.
- Measurement results: Air purifier 63 units and 20KWh, ventilation purifier 54 units and 55KWh, air conditioner 34 units and 102KWh
(Set the corresponding measurement result as standard) Step 3 (Efficiency measured after 1 month without filter replacement after optimization) - Measurement time selection: Designate measurement time at 23:00 at night when no personnel enter or exit.
- Check current status: Check that fine dust is 35㎍/m³, CO2 is 650ppm, and temperature is 18℃.
- Measurement progress
Check the time and power required to reach the standards of 25㎍/m³ of fine dust, 450ppm of CO2, and 23℃ of temperature in the current situation.
- Measurement results: Air purifiers consumed 92 units and 32KWh, ventilation purifiers consumed 54 units and 55KWh, and air conditioners consumed 33 units and 98KWh. Step 4 - Provides efficiency comparison data through comparison of standard power use and current power use - Provides solutions according to power efficiency

Figure 6 shows an example of an air conditioning device efficiency analysis screen in one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, basic information such as current date information and power efficiency measurement time information can be displayed on the air conditioning device efficiency analysis screen 600, and real-time air quality data 601 measured through the air quality measurement device 210. and power efficiency information 602 for each equipment belonging to the air conditioning device 220 may be displayed together. Power efficiency information 602 includes identification information (e.g., installation location or ID, etc.) of the air conditioning device 220, equipment name, time and power usage required to reach air quality data that meets the standards, standard power usage, and The power efficiency level, etc., which is the result of comparison, may be included. Power efficiency is defined at multiple levels and, for example, can be classified as good, average, or bad depending on the results of comparison with standard power usage. Additionally, the power usage management device 250 may display a notification 603 according to the power efficiency of the air conditioning device 220 through the air conditioning device efficiency analysis screen 600. For example, if power efficiency decreases by a certain level or more compared to the standard, a notification 603 may be displayed on the air conditioning device efficiency analysis screen 600. In this case, the notification 603 corresponds to the power efficiency of the air conditioning device 220. Solutions may be included.

In this embodiment, the time and power usage required to reach the set level of air quality data are analyzed, and the power of the air conditioning device 220 is measured during regular inspection based on the power consumption measured in an optimized state following initialization of the air conditioning device 220. Energy efficiency can be evaluated by comparing usage with standard power usage. When the current power consumption of the air conditioning device 220 is compared with the standard power consumption as a standard, a notification can be provided if it decreases by a certain level, and solutions such as filter replacement or equipment inspection can be provided. By analyzing the power efficiency of the air conditioning device 220 under the same environmental conditions, management information about the air conditioning device 220, such as filter replacement and equipment inspection, can be provided.

In this way, according to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to carbon neutrality through solutions for space air quality management and efficient power use. And, according to embodiments of the present invention, the air quality status can be displayed in real time using an indoor air quality meter, and a smart plug can be used to provide a target standard for energy usage and a usage rate by period according to power usage. . In addition, according to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to carbon reduction by providing notification of a decrease in efficiency in power use and the resulting filter replacement or equipment inspection.

The device described above may be implemented with hardware components, software components, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, the devices and components described in the embodiments include a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and a programmable logic unit (PLU). It may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a logic unit, microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system. Additionally, a processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of software. For ease of understanding, a single processing device may be described as being used; however, those skilled in the art will understand that a processing device includes multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include. For example, a processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. The software and/or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium or device for the purpose of being interpreted by or providing instructions or data to the processing device. there is. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. At this time, the medium may continuously store a computer-executable program, or temporarily store it for execution or download. In addition, the medium may be a variety of recording or storage means in the form of a single or several pieces of hardware combined. It is not limited to a medium directly connected to a computer system and may be distributed over a network. Examples of media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, And there may be something configured to store program instructions, including ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Additionally, examples of other media include recording or storage media managed by app stores that distribute applications, sites or servers that supply or distribute various other software, etc.

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims (7)

In a power usage management device implemented as a computer device,
At least one processor configured to execute computer readable instructions contained in memory
Including,
The at least one processor,
A process of receiving air quality data of an indoor facility from an air quality measurement device installed in the indoor facility;
A process of checking the power consumption of the air conditioning device for air quality management through a smart plug combined with the air conditioning device of the indoor facility; and
A process of displaying power usage information of the air conditioning device along with real-time air quality information measured through the air quality measurement device
Process it,
The at least one processor,
For each equipment corresponding to the air conditioning device, the power consumption required for air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device to reach the standard set for the equipment in the initialization state of the equipment is determined as the standard power consumption,
Compare the power consumption required for air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device to reach the standard set for the equipment at a time after the initialization state of the equipment with the standard power consumption,
Displaying the power efficiency of the equipment according to the results of comparison with the standard power usage
A power usage management device characterized by a. According to paragraph 1,
The at least one processor,
Set a target power consumption per period for each equipment corresponding to the air conditioning device,
Displaying the current power usage for each device and the ratio of the current power usage to the target power usage.
A power usage management device characterized by a. According to paragraph 2,
The at least one processor,
Setting the target power usage using the time the equipment was used during the previous period unit and the standard power usage per hour measured in the initialization state of the equipment.
A power usage management device characterized by a. According to paragraph 1,
The at least one processor,
Displaying statistical information about the air quality data and statistical information about the power usage together
A power usage management device characterized by a. delete According to paragraph 1,
The at least one processor,
If the power efficiency of the equipment decreases by a certain level compared to the standard power usage, notification of the decrease in power efficiency is provided to facility managers,
The notification includes solution information corresponding to the power efficiency of the equipment.
A power usage management device characterized by a. In a method of managing power use executed on a computer device,
The computer device includes at least one processor configured to execute computer-readable instructions contained in a memory,
The power usage management method is,
Receiving, by the at least one processor, air quality data of the indoor facility from an air quality measurement device installed in the indoor facility;
Checking, by the at least one processor, the amount of power used by the air conditioning device for air quality management through a smart plug coupled to the air conditioning device of the indoor facility; and
Displaying, by the at least one processor, power usage information of the air conditioning device along with real-time air quality information measured through the air quality measurement device.
Including,
The power usage management method is,
By the at least one processor, the power consumption required for air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device in the initialization state of the equipment to reach the standard set for the equipment for each equipment corresponding to the air conditioning device is defined as standard power consumption. Step of deciding;
Comparing, by the at least one processor, the power usage required for air quality data measured through the air quality measurement device to reach a standard set for the equipment at a time after the initialization state of the equipment with the standard power usage; and
Displaying, by the at least one processor, the power efficiency of the equipment according to a comparison result with the standard power usage
A power usage management method further comprising:

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