KR102644831B1 - Air conditioner mounted golf cart control system and the method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control platform for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner. According to one embodiment, the control platform for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner is a platform for remotely controlling an air conditioner included in each of a plurality of golf carts, each of the plurality of golf carts A first communication unit that receives the internal temperature and humidity of each golf cart and battery information of each golf cart from the gateway device, a plurality of air conditioners for controlling the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts based on the received information An air conditioner control unit that generates a control command to control the air conditioner of each of the plurality of golf carts, and a plurality of air conditioner control commands and changes in battery information of each of the plurality of golf carts according to each of the plurality of control commands in a time series form. It includes a log generation unit that generates log data.

Description

Air conditioner mounted golf cart control system and method {AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTED GOLF CART CONTROL SYSTEM AND THE METHOD}

The present invention relates to a control system and method for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner, and particularly to a control system and method for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner for extending the driving time of a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner in Nocadige.

As golf becomes more popular, an increasing number of golf courses are implementing a caddy selection system to allow golfers to choose a no-caddie system, which allows them to play golf without a caddy, due to the difficulty in recruiting caddies and the burden of caddy fees. At Nocadize, golf carts are driven by customers themselves. They stop at the stop box at each hole and can be returned to the drop-off area after the golf game is over.

Additionally, when the golf cart is equipped with an air conditioner (or air conditioner), the air conditioner can be operated by receiving power from a battery that is mounted on the golf cart and supplies power. However, since additional power consumption occurs due to the addition of an air conditioner, the battery may discharge while the golf cart is in operation. Accordingly, it is possible to add battery capacity or power generation equipment such as DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell), but since customers operate golf carts and air conditioners at Nocadize, the power consumed by the golf carts and air conditioners depends on the guest. This may vary and excessive power consumption may occur. Therefore, there may be limitations in adding battery capacity or power generation equipment to a golf cart.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a control system and method for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner in which requests for air conditioner control from users using a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner are minimized and power consumption by the air conditioner is optimized.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

A golf cart control platform equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment is a platform for remotely controlling an air conditioner included in each of a plurality of golf carts, wherein the internal temperature and humidity of each golf cart are received from a gateway device of each of the plurality of golf carts. A first communication unit that receives battery information of each of the golf carts, and generates a plurality of air conditioner control commands to control the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts based on the received information to control the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts. It includes an air conditioner control unit that controls the air conditioner control command, and a log generator that generates a plurality of log data in a time series format based on changes in battery information of each of the plurality of golf carts according to each of the plurality of air conditioner control commands and the plurality of control commands.

It may further include a control parameter generator that analyzes the plurality of log data and generates a plurality of parameters to minimize power consumption by the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts.

The air conditioner control unit controls the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts by generating the plurality of air conditioner control commands based on the plurality of parameters, and the log generator controls the plurality of air conditioners generated based on the plurality of parameters. Changes in battery information of each of the plurality of golf carts according to the plurality of air conditioner control commands generated based on the command and the plurality of parameters are generated as a plurality of log data in the form of a time series, and generated based on the plurality of parameters. It may further include an optimization application evaluation unit that analyzes log data to determine whether the plurality of parameters are optimized to minimize power consumption by the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts.

The air conditioner control unit controls the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts by generating a plurality of air conditioner control commands in response to requests from a plurality of users operating each of the plurality of golf carts received from the gateway device, and the log generating unit controls the air conditioner of each of the plurality of golf carts. The plurality of air conditioner control commands generated according to the requests of the plurality of users and the battery information changes of each of the plurality of golf carts according to the plurality of air conditioner control commands generated according to the requests of the plurality of users are displayed in a time series form. It may further include an optimization application evaluation unit that analyzes the log data generated based on the plurality of parameters and determines whether the plurality of parameters are optimized to minimize requests from each of the plurality of users. .

The plurality of log data includes unique identification information for each of the plurality of golf carts, and the control parameter generator analyzes the plurality of log data including unique identification information for each of the plurality of golf carts to determine the plurality of log data. A plurality of parameters for controlling the air conditioner of each golf cart are generated in response to unique identification information of each of the plurality of golf carts, and the air conditioner control unit generates a plurality of parameters in response to unique identification information of each of the plurality of golf carts. The air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts can be controlled based on the plurality of parameters.

A golf cart control platform equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment includes a central integrated control unit for controlling the air conditioner of a golf cart and an energy efficiency optimization unit for analyzing log data to generate a plurality of parameters for controlling the air conditioner, wherein the central The integrated control unit includes a communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the golf cart, a battery information collection unit that collects battery information of the golf cart, internal temperature and humidity of the golf cart, battery information of the golf cart, and/or the plurality of parameters. An air conditioner control unit that controls the air conditioner of the golf cart by generating a first air conditioner control command based on the first air conditioner control command and a change in battery information of the golf cart according to the first air conditioner control command in the form of a time series 1 Includes a log generation unit that generates log data.

The air conditioner control unit receives a request from the golf cart by a user operating the golf cart and generates a second air conditioner control command, and the log generator generates a second air conditioner control command and the golf cart according to the second air conditioner control command. Changes in the cart's battery information can be generated as second log data.

The plurality of parameters include an initial arrival temperature, a state maintenance temperature, and a temperature deviation for controlling the operation of the air conditioner, and the energy efficiency optimization unit may include a control parameter generation unit that generates the plurality of parameters based on the log data. You can.

The energy efficiency optimization unit analyzes the first log data and the second log data including the first air conditioner control command generated based on the plurality of parameters so that the user request is minimized and the air conditioner It may include an optimization application evaluation unit that determines whether optimization minimizes power consumption.

A method of controlling a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment includes the steps of receiving, at a central integrated control unit, the internal temperature and humidity of the golf cart and battery information of the golf cart from a gateway device of the golf cart including an air conditioner;

Setting the first temperature reached by the central integrated control unit based on the received information and/or a plurality of parameters generated by the energy efficiency optimization unit, wherein the internal temperature of the golf cart reaches the first temperature reached. In this case, the central integrated control unit receives the battery information of the golf cart and sets a maintenance temperature of the air conditioner based on the received battery information and/or the plurality of parameters, wherein the central integrated control unit receives the battery information of the golf cart and sets the maintenance temperature of the air conditioner, wherein the central integrated control unit receives the battery information of the golf cart determining whether a user request from a user operating the golf cart is received from a device; if the user request is received, setting the central integrated control unit to maintain a temperature modified according to the user request; and The central integrated control unit generates and stores the air conditioner control process of the plurality of steps as a plurality of log data in a time series format.

Each of the plurality of log data includes the battery information of the golf cart in each step, and the log data generated in response to the step of setting the modified state maintenance temperature includes the pre-modification state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature. May include temperature deviations between state maintenance temperatures.

Analyzing the log data in an energy efficiency optimization unit to generate a plurality of parameters for minimizing power consumption by the air conditioner of the golf cart, wherein the plurality of parameters are used to control the operation of the air conditioner It may include the initial reached temperature, the state maintenance temperature, and the temperature deviation.

The modified state maintenance temperature may be set based on the plurality of parameters.

By analyzing log data for the air conditioner control process based on the plurality of parameters among the plurality of log data, the plurality of parameters determine whether power consumption by the air conditioner is minimized and/or the user's request is minimized. It may further include a step of determining whether or not.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the control system and method for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to embodiments, a comfortable environment can be provided to users using the golf cart by controlling the air conditioner mounted on the golf cart from a central system.

Additionally, the power consumption of the air conditioner can be optimized, thereby extending the driving time and distance of the golf cart.

Effects according to embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the contents exemplified above, and further various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a golf card control system equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a golf card according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a gateway device according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a platform according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method of controlling a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings to clarify the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known functions or components may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. Components having substantially the same functional configuration among the drawings are given the same reference numbers and symbols as much as possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. For convenience of explanation, if necessary, the device and method should be described together.

Although first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are of course not limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may also be a second component within the technical spirit of the present invention.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a control system for a golf card equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a control system 10 for a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment may include a platform 100 and at least one golf cart 200.

The platform 100 may provide a service for controlling the air conditioners 230 of each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the description will be centered on the platform 100 controlling the air conditioner 230 of one golf cart 200, but it is not limited thereto, and the platform 100 may include a plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, 200_N) Each air conditioner (230) can be controlled.

The platform 100 may be implemented as a cloud platform or a cloud server, and may transmit an air conditioner control command to the golf cart 200 connected through the network 300 or receive internal temperature and humidity information, battery information, and information from the golf cart 200. By receiving request information from the golf cart 200 user, a comfortable environment can be provided to users using the golf cart 200, and at the same time, the power consumption of the air conditioner can be optimized to extend the driving distance of the golf cart 200. A detailed description of the platform 100 will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 .

Although not specifically shown, the golf cart 200 according to one embodiment may include an entrance door that allows entry and exit from the left and right and allows the interior of the golf cart 200 to be sealed. The golf cart 200 can control the internal temperature and/or humidity of the golf cart 200 by having an air conditioner 230 therein. A detailed description of the golf cart 200 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

The network 300 is a communication network through which the platform 100 and the golf cart 200 communicate with each other and can be configured without any particular communication mode. For example, it can be composed of various communication networks such as Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN). However, it is not limited to this.

Furthermore, the control system for a golf card equipped with an air conditioner according to one embodiment may further include an administrator terminal. Here, the administrator terminal is a device that can access the platform 100 through a wired or wireless communication network such as the Internet and/or an intranet, for example, a laptop, a handheld device, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, a desktop computer, or such. It may be any device that uses the device or is directly or indirectly connected to it.

In this specification, the manager may be any one of institutions, companies, and individuals that operate a golf course or rent golf carts to users who operate golf carts, and the manager terminal may be the manager's terminal. The manager can access the platform 100 through the manager terminal to check the driving distance of the golf cart 200, battery information, air conditioner control information, etc.

Figure 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a golf cart in one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the golf cart 200 may include a driving unit 210, a battery 220, an air conditioner 230, and a gateway device 240. The golf cart 200 can be accessed left and right, and may be provided with an entrance door that can seal the interior of the golf cart 200. There are no restrictions on the shape of the golf cart 200, and since golf cart shapes known in the art are applicable, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The driving unit 210 can control the operation of the golf cart 200, and a user of the golf cart 200 can operate the golf cart 200 through the driving unit 210. The driving unit 210 may include a component for driving the golf cart 200. The configuration for operating the golf cart 200 is a configuration that can be understood by a person skilled in the art as a configuration necessary for operating the golf cart 200, for example, a configuration for controlling a plurality of wheels, starting the golf cart 200, etc. It may include configuration for.

The battery 220 can supply power necessary to operate the driving unit 210 and the air conditioner 230. The battery 220 may be built into the golf cart 200, but is not limited to this, and the battery 220 may be placed outside the golf cart 200 to form the exterior of the golf cart 200. Additionally, when the golf cart 200 includes a plurality of batteries 220, the plurality of batteries 220 may be respectively disposed inside and outside the golf cart 200 to supply power.

The battery 220 may include a lithium-ion battery, a lead-acid battery, a lithium-ion phosphate battery, a lithium-ion polymer battery, etc. It is not limited to this. Additionally, the battery 220 may include a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC), a solar battery, etc.

The battery 220 may include a battery management system (BMS) and a cooling device. The BMS can manage battery information including voltage, current, temperature, state of charge, and life status. The BMS may include a function to predict the state of charge (SOC) of the battery and the state of health (SOH) of the battery by sensing the current, voltage, temperature, etc. of the battery.

In some embodiments, the battery 220 may supply power necessary to operate the golf cart 200 along with fuel such as gasoline or diesel.

The air conditioner 230 is placed inside the golf cart 200 and can control the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200. Although not limited thereto, the air conditioner 230 may provide cooling functions, heating functions, humidification functions, ventilation functions, etc.

The air conditioner 230 may include a function that can be remotely controlled through a wired/wireless communication network such as the Internet or an intranet. The air conditioner 230 may be controlled by receiving control commands from the central integrated control unit (110 in FIG. 4) through the gateway device 240.

Gateway device 240 may serve as a connection point between the cloud, sensors, and intelligent devices. The gateway device 240 may be an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway device.

Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a gateway device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the gateway device 240 according to an embodiment includes a second communication unit 241, a sensing unit 242, a customer request collection unit 243, and a second battery information collection unit 244. can do.

The second communication unit 241 may communicate data with the platform 100 through the network 300 by wire or wirelessly. The second communication unit 241 uses a wired Internet communication method supporting TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), WCMDA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), WiBro (Wireless Broadband Internet), and Data may be transmitted and received between the golf cart 200 and the platform 100 through at least one of various wireless communication methods such as WiFi (Wireless Fidelity).

As a non-limiting example, when transmitting data to the platform 100, the second communication unit 241 may also transmit identification information of the golf cart 200. For example, the identification information of the golf cart 200 may be a unique serial number assigned to each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N, or an arbitrary word or character string, but is not limited thereto.

The sensing unit 242 may include a temperature sensor that measures the temperature inside the golf cart 200 and a humidity sensor that measures the humidity inside the golf cart 200. The sensing unit 242 can measure the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 in real time and provide the measurements to the platform 100 through the second communication unit 241. Although not limited thereto, the sensing unit 242 may provide the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 to the platform 100 at preset times. Additionally, when a request from a user of the golf cart 200 is received, the sensing unit 242 may provide the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 to the platform 100.

In some embodiments, the sensing unit 242 may further include a sensor disposed outside the golf cart 200 to measure the temperature and humidity outside the golf cart 200. In this case, the sensing unit 242 may provide information on the temperature and humidity outside the golf cart 200 to the platform 100 along with the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200.

The customer request collection unit 243 may receive a request from a user operating the golf cart 200 and transmit user request information to the platform 100 through the second communication unit 241. For example, the customer request collection unit 243 includes a user UI (User Interface) and is provided as a display device including a touch input function, so that it can receive a request from the user. However, it is not limited to this, and the customer request collection unit 243 may be provided in various forms, such as a device including a plurality of buttons such as cooling, heating, temperature UP, temperature DOWN, etc.

Additionally, in some embodiments, when the gateway device 240 provides a communication function with the terminal of the user of the golf cart 200, the customer request collection unit 243 is provided as an application, application program, etc. available on the user terminal to provide the user with a communication function. You may also receive requests from .

The second battery information collection unit 244 is linked to the BMS of the battery 220 to collect battery information, that is, the state of charge and lifespan of the battery 220, and transmits the information to the platform 100 through the second communication unit 241. Can be transmitted.

The second battery information collection unit 244 may collect real-time battery information from the BMS of the battery 220 and transmit it to the platform 100, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second battery information collection unit 244 may collect real-time battery information and transmit the battery information to the platform 100 at preset periods, or collect battery information at preset periods and send it to the platform 100. You can also send it. Additionally, the second battery information collection unit 244 may collect battery information and transmit it to the platform 100 when a request from a user of the golf cart 200 is received.

As such, the golf cart 200 according to one embodiment has an airtight interior space and includes a remote controllable air conditioner 230 and a gateway device 240, so that the temperature inside the golf cart 200 and A comfortable usage environment can be provided to users of the golf cart 200 based on humidity and battery information. Additionally, it may be advantageous to extend the driving time and driving distance of the golf cart 200 by minimizing the power consumption of the air conditioner.

Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a platform according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the platform 100 may include a central integrated control unit 110 and an energy efficiency optimization unit 120.

The central integrated control unit 110 communicates with the golf cart 200 through the network 300 and transmits control commands to the golf cart 200 or internal temperature and humidity information, battery information, and information from the golf cart 200. (200) User request information, etc. can be received.

The central integrated control unit 110 may include a first communication unit 111, a first battery information collection unit 112, an air conditioner control unit 113, a log generation unit 114, and a first data storage unit 115. .

The first communication unit 111 may communicate data with the gateway device 240 of the golf cart 200 through the network 300 by wire or wirelessly. Since the communication method of the first communication unit 111 may be substantially the same as the communication method of the second communication unit 241, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The platform 100 can transmit and receive data with the gateway device 240 through the first communication unit 111.

The first battery information collection unit 112 may receive battery information from the gateway device 24 through the first communication unit 111 and store it. When collecting battery information from a plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N), the first battery information collection unit 112 classifies each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) to collect and store the battery information. You can.

The air conditioner control unit 113 may control the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200 by generating an air conditioner control command and transmitting it to the golf cart 200 through the first communication unit 111. The air conditioner control unit 113 controls the operation of the golf cart 200 based on the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 and the battery information of the golf cart 200 received from the golf cart 200 through the first communication unit 111. The air conditioner 230 can be controlled. The air conditioner control unit 113 may control the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200 according to the optimization conditions analyzed by the energy efficiency optimization unit 120.

In addition, when there is a request from the golf cart 200 user from the golf cart 200, the air conditioner control unit 113 provides user request information including the content of the golf cart 200 user's request through the first communication unit 111. When received, the air conditioner control unit 113 may control the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200 according to the user's request.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner control unit 113 operates the golf cart 200 based on the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 and the temperature and humidity outside the golf cart 200 along with battery information of the golf cart 200. The air conditioner 230 can also be controlled.

When the air conditioner control unit 113 controls the air conditioner 230 of each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N, the air conditioner control unit 113 controls the air conditioner corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. Control commands can be generated, classified, and transmitted to each of a plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N).

The log generator 114 generates a change in battery information of the golf cart 200 due to the air conditioner control command transmitted from the air conditioner control unit 113 and the operation of the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200 according to the transmitted air conditioner control command. Log data including information requested by the golf cart 200 user may be generated. The log generator 114 may generate log data in a time series format and store it in the first data storage unit 115.

The log data may include the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 on which the air conditioner control command is based, and the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 at the time a user request occurs. Additionally, the log data may include identification information for each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N.

In some embodiments, the golf cart 200 user's requested information may include the user's identification information. For example, the user's identification information may be unique identification information given to each user, such as the membership number, name, or nickname of the user operating the golf cart 200. In this case, the log generator 114 generates log data related to the user by creating a directory based on the user's identification information together with or separately from the log data for each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. You can save it. In this case, the log data may include user identification information.

The first data storage unit 115 may store identification information for each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N, identification information for a plurality of users, etc. Here, the identification information for each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) may be a unique serial number assigned to each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N), an arbitrary word, or a string, but is limited thereto. That is not the case.

Additionally, the first data storage unit 115 may store log data generated by the log generation unit 114. The first data storage unit 115 may store log data corresponding to identification information of each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. For example, the first data storage unit 115 creates a directory corresponding to the identification information of each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N, and stores log data corresponding to the identification information of the golf cart 200. It can be saved in a directory.

In some embodiments, the first data storage unit 115 may store log data corresponding to identification information of each of a plurality of users. For example, the first data storage unit 115 may create a directory corresponding to the identification information of each of a plurality of users and store log data in the directory corresponding to the identification information of the user. However, it is not limited to this, and a sub-directory corresponding to the user identification information is created in the directory corresponding to the identification information of each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) to store log data corresponding to the user's identification information. You can also save it in a subdirectory.

The energy efficiency optimization unit 120 may generate a plurality of parameter values required for the operation of the air conditioner 230 of each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N, and self-evaluate the results of optimization application. The energy efficiency optimization unit 120 may include a control parameter generation unit 121, an optimization application evaluation unit 122, and a second data storage unit 123.

The control parameter generator 121 may analyze log data from the log generator 114 and generate a plurality of parameters necessary for the operation of the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200. Here, the plurality of parameters may include an initial temperature reached after the air conditioner 230 is turned on, a temperature maintained, and a temperature deviation value according to a request from a user operating the golf cart 200. The temperature deviation value may include an UP deviation according to a temperature increase request and a DOWN deviation according to a temperature decrease request.

The control parameter generator 121 may generate a plurality of parameters corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) by analyzing log data corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N). there is. However, it is not limited to this, and the control parameter generator 121 analyzes the entire log data for the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) and commonly applies it to the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N). You can also create multiple parameters.

In addition, the control parameter generator 121 analyzes the log data corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N and the log data corresponding to each of the plurality of users to generate the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. ) or one of a plurality of users may create a plurality of parameters for each unit bound by the intersection.

The optimization application evaluation unit 122 may perform the task of optimizing a plurality of parameters for controlling the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200. For example, the optimization application evaluation unit 122 generates an air conditioner control command in the air conditioner control unit 113 based on a plurality of parameters generated by the control parameter generation unit 121 to control the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200. After controlling, log data generated in time series form by the log generator 114 can be analyzed. By repeating this process, the optimization application evaluation unit 122 can derive a plurality of parameters that minimize requests from users of the golf cart 200 and minimize power consumption of the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200. .

In performing the task of optimizing a plurality of parameters for controlling the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200, the optimization application evaluation unit 122 optimizes a plurality of parameters for each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N. Optimization work can be performed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the optimization application evaluation unit 122 analyzes log data corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) and provides An optimization operation may be performed to derive a plurality of optimized parameters, and the control parameter generator 121 may generate log data corresponding to each of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 200_N and log data corresponding to each of the plurality of users. By analyzing the log data, one of the plurality of golf carts (200_1, 200_2, 200_N) and one of the plurality of users can perform an optimization task to derive a plurality of optimized parameters that can be applied to each unit bound by the intersection. It may be possible.

The second data storage unit 123 may store a plurality of parameter values generated by the control parameter generation unit 121 and a plurality of parameter values derived through an optimization operation by the optimization application evaluation unit 122. Additionally, the second data storage unit 123 may store details of optimization work performed by the optimization application evaluation unit 122.

The second data storage unit 123 includes a plurality of parameter values generated in the control parameter generation unit 121, a plurality of parameter values derived through optimization work in the optimization application evaluation unit 122, and an optimization application evaluation unit 122. Each of the optimization work details performed in may be classified and stored according to the identification information of the plurality of golf carts 200_1, 200_2, and 209_N and/or the user's identification information.

In this way, the platform 100 according to one embodiment controls the air conditioner 230 based on the temperature and humidity information and battery information inside the golf cart 200 through the gateway device 240 of the golf cart 200. , a comfortable environment can be provided to users of the golf cart 200.

In addition, the platform 100 saves the log of the temperature control process of the air conditioner 230 and analyzes it on its own to derive optimal parameter values, thereby providing convenience to the user by minimizing requests from the user of the golf cart 200 and providing convenience to the golf cart ( It may be advantageous to extend the driving time and driving distance of the golf cart 200 by reducing the consumption of the battery 220 of the golf cart 200.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a control method of a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5 , the air conditioner control unit 113 may first set the initial temperature reached inside the golf cart 200 and transmit this to the gateway device 240 as an air conditioner control command (S100).

The air conditioner control unit 113 sets the first temperature reached inside the golf cart 200 along with a command to turn on the power of the air conditioner 230 when the operation of the golf cart 200 is started by the user and sends an air conditioner control command to the gateway. It can be transmitted to device 240. However, it is not limited to this, and when receiving the user's request information to turn on the air conditioner 230, a command to turn on the air conditioner 230 is set and the first temperature reached inside the golf cart 200 is set. An air conditioner control command may be transmitted to the gateway device 240.

The air conditioner control unit 113 may receive the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 and battery information from the gateway device 240 and set the initial temperature reached. In addition, when the parameters related to the golf cart 200 are stored in the second data storage unit 123, the air conditioner control unit 113 controls the first temperature of the golf cart 200 based on the stored parameters related to the first reached temperature. The reached temperature can be set.

As another example, the air conditioner control unit 113 checks the user identification information of the golf cart 200 user and stores parameters corresponding to the identification information of the golf cart 200 and/or the user in the second data storage unit 123. If so, the first attained temperature of the golf cart 200 may be set based on the parameters related to the stored first attained temperature.

The gateway device 240 may control the air conditioner 230 according to the air conditioner control command received from the air conditioner control unit 113. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the gateway device 240 may serve as a network relay through which the air conditioner 230 can receive air conditioner control commands from the air conditioner control unit 113.

Afterwards, the air conditioner control unit 113 receives the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 from the gateway device 240 and determines whether the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 has reached the first reached temperature (S200).

The gateway device 240 can sense the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 in real time through the sensing unit 242 and transmit it to the air conditioner control unit 113. The air conditioner control unit 113 may check the transmitted internal temperature of the golf cart 200 in real time to determine whether the initial temperature has been reached.

As another example, the gateway device 240 senses the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 in real time through the sensing unit 242 to determine whether the initial temperature has been reached, and determines whether the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 is When the first reached temperature is reached, a corresponding signal may be generated and transmitted to the air conditioner control unit 113.

When the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 reaches the first reached temperature, the air conditioner control unit 113 may set the state maintenance temperature and transmit this as an air conditioner control command to the gateway device 240 (S300).

The air conditioner control unit 113 may receive the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 and battery information from the gateway device 240 and set the maintenance temperature. For example, the air conditioner control unit 113 may set the state maintenance temperature based on the temperature and humidity inside the golf cart 200 and battery information, which are the basis for setting the first reached temperature, but is not limited to this. The control unit 113 may receive battery information at the time when it is determined that the internal temperature of the golf cart 200 has reached the first reached temperature and set the maintenance temperature.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner control unit 113 may receive temperature and humidity information outside the golf cart 200 from the gateway device 240 or an external device and set a maintenance temperature.

In addition, when parameters related to the golf cart 200 are stored in the second data storage unit 123, the air conditioner control unit 113 controls the state of the golf cart 200 based on the parameters related to the stored state maintenance temperature. The maintenance temperature may be set, and the user identification information of the golf cart 200 user may be checked to determine whether parameters corresponding to the identification information of the golf cart 200 and/or the user are stored in the second data storage unit 123. In this case, the state maintenance temperature of the golf cart 200 may be set based on the parameters related to the stored state maintenance temperature.

In FIG. 5, it is illustrated that the initial arrival temperature setting and the state maintenance temperature setting are each sequentially performed. However, in another embodiment, the air conditioner control unit 113 sets the first arrival temperature and the state maintenance temperature at the same time and sends an air conditioner command to the gateway device 240. It can also be sent to .

Then, the air conditioner control unit 113 may determine whether user request information is received from the gateway device 240 (S400).

The air conditioner control unit 113 may be in a standby state waiting to receive user requested information from the gateway device 240 before transmitting a command to power off the air conditioner according to the end of operation of the golf cart 200 by the user.

If the user's requested information is not received until the end of operation of the user's golf cart 200 after setting the maintenance temperature, the air conditioner 230 continues to operate at the set maintenance temperature (S700) and operates the user's golf cart 200. The power may be turned off according to the air conditioner power shutdown command from the air conditioner control unit 113.

When user request information is received from the gateway device 240 to the air conditioner control unit 113, the air conditioner control unit 113 determines whether the user's request information is temperature UP (or temperature rise) or temperature DOWN (or temperature decrease). Can be judged (S500).

If the user's requested information is the temperature UP, the air conditioner control unit 113 may set a modified maintenance temperature by adding the UP deviation to the preset maintenance temperature (S510). Conversely, if the user's request information is the temperature DOWN, the air conditioner control unit 113 may set a modified maintenance temperature by adding the DOWN deviation to the preset maintenance temperature (S520).

Here, the temperature deviation including the UP deviation and the DOWN deviation may mean the difference between the temperature requested by the user of the golf cart 200 and the state maintenance temperature.

However, when a request to increase or decrease the temperature other than a specific temperature is received from the user, the air conditioner control unit 113 sets a modified maintenance temperature according to the UP deviation or DOWN deviation preset by the manager, or sets the golf cart (200) ) The deviation may be set based on the UP deviation or DOWN deviation parameter value stored in the second storage unit 123 in response to the identification information and/or the user identification information, and the modified state maintenance temperature may be set.

Thereafter, the air conditioner control unit 113 may transmit an air conditioner control command to operate at the modified state maintenance temperature to the gateway device 240 (S600).

The platform 100 according to one embodiment determines whether user requested information is received from the gateway device 240 until the user of the golf cart 200 ends operation of the golf cart 200, and determines whether user requested information is received based on whether or not it is received. The process (S400 to S600) of modifying the state maintenance temperature and transmitting the modified state maintenance temperature as an air conditioner control command can be repeated.

During this process, the log generator 114 generates an air conditioner control command transmitted from the air conditioner control unit 113 and an operation of the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200 according to the transmitted air conditioner control command. Changes in battery information and user request information of the golf cart 200 may be generated as log data in the form of time series and stored in the first data storage unit 115 . Additionally, log data including an air conditioner control command to operate at the modified state maintenance temperature may include a temperature difference between the pre-modification state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature.

Accordingly, the control parameter generator 121 analyzes the log data generated by the log generator 114 to determine the initial attained temperature, state maintenance temperature, and temperature deviation required for the operation of the air conditioner 230 of the golf cart 200. A plurality of parameters may be generated and the generated plurality of parameters may be stored in the second storage unit 123.

In addition, when the temperature control process of the air conditioner 230 by the air conditioner control unit 113 is based on a plurality of parameters stored in the second storage unit 123, the optimization application evaluation unit 122 operates the log generation unit 114. By analyzing the log data generated, whether a plurality of pre-stored parameters have been optimized, that is, the air conditioner 230 control result according to a plurality of pre-stored parameters minimizes the request from the user of the golf cart 200 and determines whether the power of the air conditioner 230 is It is possible to determine whether consumption has been minimized, derive a plurality of parameters for optimization, and store them in the second storage unit 123.

As such, according to the control method of a golf cart equipped with an air conditioner according to an embodiment, the air conditioner 230 provided in the golf cart 200 is remotely controlled through the platform 100, thereby providing a comfortable environment for the user operating the golf cart 200. In addition to providing an environment, satisfaction with the internal environment of the golf cart 200 can be increased by adjusting the maintenance temperature according to user requests.

In addition, the temperature control process of the air conditioner 230 is stored as log data, and the platform 100 itself analyzes log data to find conditions (or multiple parameters) that minimize power consumption while minimizing user requests. By continuously performing and applying, it can be advantageous to provide convenience to users of the golf cart 200 and at the same time extend the driving time and driving distance of the golf cart 200.

So far, the present invention has been examined in detail, focusing on the embodiments shown in the drawings. These embodiments are not intended to limit the invention, but are illustrative and should be considered from an illustrative rather than a limiting perspective. The true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the appended patent claims rather than the foregoing description. Although specific terms are used in this specification, they are only used for the purpose of explaining the concept of the present invention and are not used to limit the meaning or limit the scope of the present invention described in the patent claims. Each step of the present invention does not necessarily have to be performed in the order described, but may be performed in parallel, selectively, or individually. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments are possible without departing from the essential technical spirit of the present invention as claimed in the patent claims. Equivalents should be understood to include all components invented to perform the same function regardless of structure, including currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future.

10: Golf cart equipped with air conditioner 100: Platform
200: golf cart 110: central integrated control unit
120: Energy Efficiency Optimization Department 111: First Communication Department
112: First battery information collection unit 113: Air conditioner control unit
114: log generation unit 115: first data storage unit
121: Control parameter generation unit 122: Optimization application evaluation unit
210: driving unit 220: battery
230: air conditioner 240: gateway device
241: second communication unit 242: sensing unit
243: Customer request collection unit 244: Second battery information collection unit

Claims (14)

In the platform for remotely controlling the air conditioners included in each of a plurality of golf carts,
A first device that receives user request information including internal temperature and humidity of each golf cart, battery information of each golf cart, and user identification information on each golf cart from the gateway device of each of the plurality of golf carts. Ministry of Communications;
An air conditioner control unit for controlling the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts by generating a plurality of air conditioner control commands for controlling the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts based on the received information;
a log generator configured to generate a plurality of log data in a time series format of changes in battery information of each of the plurality of golf carts according to the plurality of air conditioner control commands and each of the plurality of control commands;
a control parameter generator that analyzes the plurality of log data and generates a plurality of parameters to minimize power consumption by air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts; and
It includes an optimization application evaluation unit that analyzes log data generated based on the plurality of parameters to determine whether the plurality of parameters are optimized to minimize power consumption by the air conditioners of each of the plurality of golf carts and user requests. However,
The plurality of air conditioner control commands are generated based on a plurality of parameters previously derived based on log data previously stored for each of the golf carts and identification information of a user riding in each of the golf carts,
After the first golf cart among the plurality of golf carts reaches a preset state maintenance temperature based on the plurality of parameters in accordance with the plurality of air conditioner control commands, the first golf cart is sent from the gateway device of the first golf cart. If additional user requested information is received from the first user on board,
The air conditioner control unit transmits an air conditioner control command to change the preset state maintenance temperature to a modified state maintenance temperature to the gateway device of the first golf cart in response to user request information of the first user,
The first log data stored in response to the user identification information of the first golf cart and the first user includes the preset state maintenance temperature, the modified state maintenance temperature, and the preset state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature. including temperature differences between
The optimization application evaluation unit optimizes parameters related to the first temperature reached, the maintenance temperature, and the temperature deviation for the first golf cart and the first user based on the first log data. A golf cart control platform equipped with an air conditioner. . delete delete delete delete A central integrated control unit for controlling the air conditioner of the golf cart; and
By analyzing log data stored in response to the identification information of the golf cart and the identification information of the user operating the golf cart, a plurality of parameters are generated to minimize the user's air conditioner control request and minimize power consumption by the air conditioner. And an energy efficiency optimization unit that optimizes;
The central integrated control unit,
A communication unit that transmits and receives data to and from the golf cart,
A battery information collection unit that collects battery information of the golf cart,
An air conditioner control unit that controls the air conditioner of the golf cart by generating a first air conditioner control command based on the internal temperature and humidity of the golf cart, battery information of the golf cart, and the plurality of parameters, and
A log generator that generates first log data in a time series format based on the first air conditioner control command and changes in battery information of the golf cart according to the first air conditioner control command,
The first air conditioner control command is generated based on a plurality of parameters pre-stored based on the identification information of the golf cart and the identification information of the user,
When user request information is additionally received from the golf cart after the golf cart reaches a preset state maintenance temperature based on the plurality of pre-stored parameters according to the first air conditioner control command,
The air conditioner control unit transmits an air conditioner control command to change the preset state maintenance temperature to a modified state maintenance temperature to the golf cart in response to the user request information,
The first log data includes a temperature difference between the preset state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature and the preset state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature,
The energy efficiency optimization unit is a golf cart control platform equipped with an air conditioner, wherein the energy efficiency optimization unit optimizes parameters related to an initial temperature reached, a maintained temperature, and a temperature deviation for the golf cart and the user based on the first log data. delete delete delete The central integrated control unit receives identification information of the golf cart, internal temperature and humidity of the golf cart, battery information of the golf cart, and identification information of the user operating the golf cart from a gateway device of the golf cart including an air conditioner. step;
Setting the initial temperature reached by the central integrated control unit based on a plurality of parameters generated and previously stored in the energy efficiency optimization unit based on the received information and the identification information of the golf cart and the user identification information. ;
When the internal temperature of the golf cart reaches the first reached temperature, the central integrated control unit receives the battery information of the golf cart and maintains the state maintenance temperature of the air conditioner based on the received battery information and the plurality of parameters. Setting up;
The central integrated control unit determining whether a user request from a user operating the golf cart is received from the gateway device;
When the user request is received, the central integrated control unit sets a modified state maintenance temperature according to the user request; and
A step of the central integrated control unit generating and storing the air conditioner control process of the plurality of steps as a plurality of log data in the form of a time series,
The log data generated in response to the step of setting the modified state maintenance temperature includes the state maintenance temperature, the modified state maintenance temperature, and a temperature difference between the state maintenance temperature and the modified state maintenance temperature,
analyzing the log data to determine whether the plurality of parameters determine whether power consumption by the air conditioner is minimized and whether the user's request is minimized; and
A golf equipped with an air conditioner, further comprising: analyzing the log data in the energy efficiency optimization unit, and optimizing parameters related to an initial temperature reached, a maintained temperature, and a temperature deviation for the golf cart and the user. How to control the cart. delete delete delete delete