KR19980066756A - Air conditioner voice control system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system capable of controlling the control of the air conditioner through voice, comprising: a temperature sensor (4) for sensing an ambient temperature; A display 9 for displaying a state of the air conditioners 7 and 8; A memory (1) for providing programs and data and a processing area necessary for controlling the heating and cooling devices (7, 8); A microphone 51 for inputting voice to control the air conditioning and heating devices 7 and 8; A voice signal processor 5 for converting the voice input from the microphone 51 into digital data and outputting the digital data; A voice signal generator 6 for reproducing a voice signal and outputting the voice signal through the speaker 61 in order to inform the voice of operating states of the air conditioning and heating devices 7 and 8; A noise sensor 41 for detecting an ambient noise level; By grasping the ambient temperature to control the air-conditioning devices 7 and 8 and controlling the voice through the microphone 51, the control is performed according to the input voice, and the result is notified by voice. It is composed of a control unit 3 for outputting by measuring the degree of noise around the sensor 41 to adjust the output size to be heard.

Description

Air conditioner voice control system and method

The present invention relates to a voice control system and method for air conditioning, and more particularly, by controlling the operation of the air conditioner through a human voice, and outputting the operating state in a voice that can be recognized by humans, thereby more convenient It relates to a control system that can be managed.

Generally, only the air conditioner is installed and operated because there is no heater in the tropics, and only one heater is installed and operated because there is no need for the air conditioner in one region. In Esau, air conditioners are needed in summer and radiators in winter.

Therefore, a heater that raises the indoor temperature and an air conditioner that lowers the temperature, that is, an air conditioner or an air conditioner are installed and operated, respectively, and a heater is installed and operated. The air conditioner uses the liquid refrigerant to lower the temperature of the room by using the surrounding heat when the liquid refrigerant evaporates.

These air conditioners allow the user to visually recognize the current state of the system using a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an LED indicator, and the displayed contents include the present temperature, set temperature, and control type (for example, fuzzy control). , Time-sensitive control, chaos control), and the operating status of the system, that is, normal operation or abnormal operation status, etc. are displayed, and most of them are controlled by the remote controller.

However, due to the small size of the indicators used in the present air conditioners, even if the user controls the system using a remote control at a distance, it is impossible to check whether the desired control is properly performed. Even when the user is informed of the abnormality, the user may not know unless the user has a continuous interest in the indicator, so there is a problem in that the system cannot be immediately responded and the system is broken.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the air conditioner voice control system and method that can not only inform the operating state of the air-conditioning system through audio-visual means, but also can control the air-conditioning system through voice. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cooling and heating device including a air conditioner for lowering an ambient temperature and a heater for raising an ambient temperature, comprising: a temperature sensor for sensing an ambient temperature; A display for displaying an operation state of the air-conditioning device; A memory for providing a program and data and a data processing area necessary for controlling the air-conditioning device; A microphone for inputting a user's voice to control the air-conditioning device by voice; A voice signal processor for converting a user's voice input from the microphone into digital data and outputting the converted digital data; A voice signal generator for reproducing a voice signal and outputting the voice signal through a speaker in order to inform the user of the operating state of the air conditioning apparatus; A noise sensor for detecting an ambient noise level; Control the operation of the air conditioning unit by grasping the ambient temperature, and when the user controls the air conditioning unit through the microphone, it performs control according to the input voice signal, and informs the user of the result through the speaker In addition, by providing a sound control system comprising a control unit for outputting by adjusting the degree of the sound signal output to the user by measuring the degree of noise around the noise sensor.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for more efficiently performing the operation of the air conditioning and heating device for controlling the temperature of the surroundings, comprising the steps of: establishing a control and output voice signal in a database; When the user inputs a voice signal to control the heating and cooling device, it determines whether the input voice signal matches the voice signal constructed in the database, and inputs it again if it is wrong or absent, and if it is, decrypts the command of the voice signal. ; Performing a control on the decoded voice signal and measuring the ambient noise level, and outputting the result of performing the control on the air-conditioning device as a voice signal having an appropriate size in consideration of the ambient noise level; While performing the above-described control process to monitor whether a failure occurs in the cooling and heating device, if a failure occurs, it provides a cooling and air conditioner voice control method characterized in that it consists of a process of notifying the user the contents according to the voice.

The air conditioner voice control system and method according to the present invention made as described above not only informs the operating state of the air conditioning system through audio-visual means, but also enables the air-conditioning system to be controlled more conveniently through voice. It is to help.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an air conditioner voice control system according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a flow chart showing a voice control method of the air conditioner according to the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

1: Memory 3: Control Unit

4: temperature sensor 5: voice signal processing unit

6: voice signal generator 7: air conditioner

8: heater 9: display

11: ROM12: RAM

41: noise sensor 51: microphone

61: speaker

The configuration and operation of the air conditioner voice control system and method thereof according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioner voice control system according to the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the configuration of the air conditioner voice control system according to the present invention includes: an air conditioner including a cooler 7 for lowering the ambient temperature and a heater 8 for raising the ambient temperature; A temperature sensor 4 for sensing an ambient temperature; A display 9 for displaying the operating states of the air conditioning and heating devices 7 and 8; A memory (1) for providing a program and data and a data processing area necessary for controlling the above air conditioning and heating devices (7, 8); A microphone 51 for inputting a user's voice to control the air-conditioning devices 7 and 8 by voice; A voice signal processor 5 for converting the voice of the user input from the microphone 51 into digital data and outputting the digital data; A voice signal generator (6) for reproducing a voice signal and outputting the voice signal through a speaker (61) in order to inform the user of the operating state of the air conditioner (7, 8); A noise sensor 41 for detecting an ambient noise level; Control the operation of the air conditioner by grasping the ambient temperature, and when the user controls the air conditioner (7, 8) through the microphone 51, and performs the control according to the input voice signal, as a result It is made of a control unit (3) to inform the user through the speaker 61, and to adjust the degree of sound signal output to the user by measuring the degree of ambient noise through the noise sensor 41 described above.

In this case, the display 9 visually informs the user of an operating state of the air conditioner. The display 9 is configured using a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an LED, and the memory 1 includes a ROM 11 and a RAM 12. The ROM 11 stores an optimized program for controlling the air conditioners 7 and 8, a voice database required for program processing, and the like. The RAM 12 stores a processing area required for a program operation. to provide.

The controller 3 is configured by employing an 8-bit microprocessor (80186).

The operation of the air conditioner voice control system according to the present invention configured as described above will be described through the air conditioner voice control method which is another invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a voice of a heating and cooling device according to the present invention.

First, the air-conditioner voice control method according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 2, the step of constructing a control and output voice signal in a database (S 1); When the user inputs a voice signal to control the air conditioning unit (S 2), it is determined whether the input voice signal matches the voice signal constructed in the database (S 3), and if it is wrong or not, it is input again. Decoding the command of the signal (S 4); The control of the decoded voice signal is performed (S 5), and the ambient noise level is measured (S 6). (7) outputting to the process; While performing the above-described control process (S5), it is monitored whether or not a failure occurs in the air-conditioning device (S51). If a failure occurs, a process of notifying the user by voice of the result is performed (S52).

As described above, the air conditioner voice control method according to the present invention will be described in more detail. First, a control and output voice signal is constructed in the ROM 11 as a database (S 1). At this time, the type of voice signal is a voice signal necessary for controlling the air conditioner, that is, a type of command required for controlling the operation, storing operation start, operation stop, setting temperature rise and fall, and outputting the control result to the user as a voice. To this end, data on various operating conditions of the air conditioning and heating system and first aid measures, etc., are stored and stored as voice data when a device failure occurs.

When the user inputs a voice signal through the microphone 51 to control the air conditioning unit (S 2), the controller 3 is input through the microphone 51 and is digitally input by the voice signal processor 5. It is judged whether or not the voice signal processed and inputted with the data matches the voice signal constructed in the database (S 3). If it is wrong or not, it is input again. If so, the voice signal command is decoded (S 4).

Control of the decoded voice signal is performed (S5), and the ambient noise level is also measured through the noise sensor 41 (S6).

Finally, the control unit 3 informs the user of the result of performing the control on the air-conditioning unit by using a voice signal. In consideration of the ambient noise level, the control unit 3 provides a suitable signal through the voice signal generator 6 and the speaker 61. It outputs the audio signal of magnitude (S 7).

On the other hand, while performing the above-described control process (S 5) to monitor whether the cooling unit (7, 8) has a failure (S 51), if a failure occurs, the corresponding information is notified to the user (S 52). ).

In addition, the control unit 3 not only notifies the user of the control result and the operating state of the heating and cooling devices 7 and 8 by using a voice signal, but also allows the user to visually check the display 9. give.

The air-conditioner voice control system and method according to the present invention configured and acting as described above not only provide an operating state of the air-conditioning system through audio-visual means, but also control the air-conditioning system through voice. It provides an effect that makes it convenient to use.

While the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and the present invention may be applied to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit thereof. Various changes and modifications may be made by the user.

Claims (2)

In the air conditioning and heating system comprising a cooler to lower the ambient temperature, and a heater to raise the ambient temperature, A temperature sensor for sensing an ambient temperature; A display for displaying an operation state of the air-conditioning device; A memory for providing a program and data and a data processing area necessary for controlling the air-conditioning device; A microphone for inputting a user's voice to control the air-conditioning device by voice; A voice signal processor for converting a user's voice input from the microphone into digital data and outputting the converted digital data; A voice signal generator for reproducing a voice signal and outputting the voice signal through a speaker in order to inform the user of the operating state of the air conditioning apparatus; Control the operation of the air-conditioning unit by grasping the ambient temperature, and when the user controls the air-conditioning unit through the microphone, it performs control according to the input voice signal, and informs the user of the result through the speaker Air conditioner voice control system, characterized in that consisting of a control unit. As a way to more efficiently operate the heating and cooling system that controls the ambient temperature, Constructing a voice signal for control and output into a database; When the user inputs a voice signal to control the heating and cooling device, it determines whether the input voice signal matches the voice signal constructed in the database, and inputs it again if it is wrong or absent, and if it is, decrypts the command of the voice signal. ; Performing a control on the decoded voice signal and measuring the ambient noise level, and outputting the result of performing the control on the air-conditioning device as a voice signal having an appropriate size in consideration of the ambient noise level; The air conditioner voice control method comprising the step of monitoring the occurrence of a failure in the heating and cooling device during the above-described control process, if a failure occurs, the contents thereof are notified to the user by voice.