WO2015141261A1 - Electronic device control apparatus, electronic device control system, and electronic device control method - Google Patents

Abstract

The objective of the invention is to provide an electronic device control apparatus that can control an electronic device appropriately and timely both for a user by use of various types of information processed by a communication terminal. The electronic device control apparatus comprises: a storage unit that stores, in advance, operation conditions of the electronic device including determination information and a determination reference for the determination information; and a terminal communication unit that performs wireless communications with the communication terminal and that receives notification information transmitted from the communication terminal. The electronic device control apparatus further comprises: a determination information acquisition unit that, when the terminal communication unit has received the notification information, acquires determination information from the communication terminal via the terminal communication unit; and a determination unit that determines, on the basis of the operation conditions, whether the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination reference. If the acquired determination information satisfies the determination reference, the electronic device control apparatus generates a control signal to be used for causing the electronic device to perform a predetermined operation, and supplies the control signal to the electronic device.

Description

Electronic device control apparatus, electronic device control system, and electronic device control method

The present invention relates to an electronic device control apparatus, an electronic device control system, and an electronic device control method for controlling an electronic device using a communication terminal.

In recent years, electronic devices such as home appliances, which are called Internet home appliances and smart home appliances, have a communication function and are improved in convenience by being linked with other devices, have attracted attention. For example, a method has been proposed in which an electronic device can be connected to a network to perform communication, and a communication terminal connected to the network can control the electronic device via the network or change settings (for example, Patent Document 1).

The technology described in Patent Document 1 relates to a communication LSI (Large Scale Integration) that is built in or connected to an electronic device that does not have a communication function, and a command issued by a communication terminal connected to a network is communicated. The signal is received by an LSI communication device or communication module, and an electric signal simulating a user operation is output to the electronic device in accordance with the received command. As a result, the state of the electronic device can be changed by remote operation from the network side without greatly modifying the control program of the electronic device.

JP 2013-191918 A

However, the communication LSI described in Patent Document 1 supplies a control signal to an electronic device in a home or the like when the user actively operates the communication terminal when controlling the electronic device from the network side. Met.

Incidentally, a communication terminal such as a smartphone exchanges various information with a server device or the like via another communication terminal or a network.
An object of the present invention is to control an electronic device that can accurately and timely control the electronic device for the user by using various information processed by the communication terminal without an active operation by the user. An apparatus, an electronic device control system, and an electronic device control method are provided.

In order to solve the above-described problem, an electronic device control device according to the present invention performs wireless communication between a communication unit and a storage unit that preliminarily stores operating conditions of an electronic device including determination information and a determination criterion for the determination information. And a terminal communication unit that receives notification information transmitted from the communication terminal.
Furthermore, the electronic device control apparatus according to the present invention is based on the determination information acquisition unit that acquires the determination information from the communication terminal via the terminal communication unit when the terminal communication unit receives the notification information, and the above-described operation condition. A determination unit that determines whether or not the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion, and a predetermined operation for the electronic device when the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion A control unit for generating a control signal for supplying the electronic device to the electronic device.

The operating condition in a preferred aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of determination information and a plurality of determination criteria for each of the plurality of determination information, and the determination information acquisition unit is configured to receive a plurality of determination information when the terminal communication unit receives notification information. The determination information is acquired one by one in a predetermined order, and when the acquired determination information does not satisfy the determination criterion, the next determination information is not acquired. And a control part produces | generates a control signal only when all the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition part satisfy | fills the determination criteria, and supplies it to an electronic device.

According to the present invention, even if there is no active operation by the user, it is possible to control the electronic device accurately and timely for the user by using various information processed by the communication terminal.

It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a data structure of the operating condition memorize | stored in a memory | storage part. It is a sequence diagram for demonstrating the flow of the process between the communication terminal in the 1st Example of this invention, an electronic device control apparatus, and an electronic device. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific example (specific example 1) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific example (specific example 2) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd specific example (specific example 3) of the 1st Embodiment example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 4th specific example (specific example 4) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 5th specific example (specific example 5) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 6th specific example (specific example 6) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 7th specific example (specific example 7) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 8th specific example (specific example 8) of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the 2nd Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st specific example (specific example 9) of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd specific example (specific example 10) of the 2nd Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd specific example (specific example 11) of the 2nd Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the 3rd Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific example (specific example 12) of the 3rd Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the specific example (specific example 13) of the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, an example of the first embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. In addition, in each drawing, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the component which has the same function or structure, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Overview of Overall Configuration of First Embodiment of the Present Invention>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an electronic device control apparatus and an electronic device control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “first embodiment”).
The electronic device control system of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes an electronic device control device 1, an electronic device 2, and a communication terminal 3.

[Configuration of Electronic Device Control Device 1]
The electronic device control apparatus 1 includes a terminal communication unit 11 that receives notification information or determination information from the communication terminal 3, a determination information acquisition unit 12 that acquires determination information sent from the communication terminal 3 via the terminal communication unit 11, and an electronic device And a storage unit 13 that stores one or more operating conditions for operating the device 2. Here, for wireless communication between the terminal communication unit 11 and the communication terminal 3, for example, “Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy” (hereinafter, abbreviated as “BLE”) capable of small-capacity communication with low power consumption. Such a short-range wireless communication standard is used. As described below, the operation condition includes a plurality of determination information and a plurality of determination criteria for each of the plurality of determination information.

In addition, the electronic device control apparatus 1 includes a determination unit 14 that determines step by step whether or not the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 12 matches the operation condition stored in the storage unit 13, and a determination unit And a control unit 15 that generates a control signal for controlling the electronic device 2 based on the determination result in 14.

[Data structure of operating conditions]
FIG. 2 shows an example of the data structure of the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13. As shown in FIG. 2, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 are configured to have at least three fields. In the determination information field 22, determination information sent from the communication terminal 3 to the electronic device control apparatus 1 is stored. In this example, in the determination information field 22, the notification category J1 that is first notified from the communication terminal 3 to the electronic device control device 1 and the communication between the communication terminal 3 and the electronic device control device 1 are subsequently exchanged. Determination information J2 to Jn are stored.

The notification category J1 will be described in a specific example to be described later. For example, SNS (Social Network Service) message reception, mail reception (e-mail reception), schedule (schedule), news, stock price information, and position information reception Etc. are included.

The determination criteria field 23 stores determination criteria corresponding to the determination information J1 to Jn in the determination information field 22. For example, the determination criterion corresponding to the notification category J1 that is the first determination information is based on whether or not the notification category J1 is “equal to C1”. Similarly, determination criteria such as “C2 or higher”, “including C3”,... “Starts with Cn” are stored as determination criteria corresponding to the determination information J2 to Jn. In addition to the criteria shown in FIG. 2, “not equal to”, “less than”, “greater than”, “less than”, “does not include”, “ends with”, etc. Judgment criteria are also conceivable.

The predetermined operation field 24 is a field for storing an operation to be performed by the electronic device 2 when an operation condition is established. For example, if the electronic device 2 is an electric toy, an operation for turning on the motor of the electric toy, and an operation for instructing the start of coffee extraction if the electronic device 2 is a coffee maker are stored as predetermined operations. As the predetermined operation, various operations according to the electronic device 2 can be considered other than those shown in the specific examples described later, and conditions for causing the electronic device 2 to perform these operations are determined in the determination information field 22. And stored in the criterion field 23.

[Operation of electronic device control system]
FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation flow of the electronic device control system including the electronic device control apparatus 1, the electronic device 2, and the communication terminal 3.
First, a notification from the communication terminal 3 to the electronic device control apparatus 1 is transmitted by wireless communication (step S1). The electronic device control apparatus 1 receives the notification information (transmission data string) of the notification by the terminal communication unit 11 and acquires the notification category J1 included in the notification information as the first determination information by the determination information acquisition unit 12 (step) S2). The notification category J1 may not be included in the notification information. In this case, the notification category J1 is acquired by making a transmission request in the same manner as the following determination information J2 to Jn.

Then, the determination unit 14 determines whether or not the determination information (notification category) J1 acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 12 satisfies the determination criteria for the determination information J1 stored in the storage unit 13 (step S3). ). In the example of the data structure of the operating condition shown in FIG. 2, it is determined whether or not “J1 = C1”.

When it is determined in step S3 that the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion (“J1 = C1”) (YES in step S3), the electronic device control device 1 Is requested to be sent (step S4). In step S3, when it is determined that the determination information J1 does not satisfy the determination criterion (NO in step S3), the electronic device control apparatus 1 ends the process without causing the electronic device 2 to perform a predetermined operation.

When the communication terminal 3 receives the transmission request for the determination information J2 sent from the electronic device control apparatus 1, the communication terminal 3 transmits the determination information J2 corresponding to the transmission request to the electronic device control apparatus 1 by wireless communication. (Steps S5 and S6). The electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires this determination information J2 with the determination information acquisition part 12 via the terminal communication part 11 (step S7). Then, the determination unit 14 determines whether or not the determination information J2 satisfies the determination criterion for the determination information J2 (step S8). In the example of the data structure of the operating condition shown in FIG. 2, it is determined whether “J2 ≧ C2”.

In step S8, when it is determined that the determination information J2 satisfies the determination criterion (“J2 ≧ C2”) (YES in step S8), a further determination is made between the electronic device control device 1 and the communication terminal 3. Information is exchanged. This determination information request and acquisition is repeated for the determination information J3 to Jn as with the determination information J2. That is, when it is determined that the determination information J2 to Jn-1 satisfies the determination criterion, the electronic device control apparatus 1 requests the communication terminal 3 to transmit the determination information Jn (step S9), and the communication In response to this, the terminal 3 transmits the determination information Jn to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (steps S10 and S11).

The electronic device control apparatus 1 receives and acquires the determination information Jn from the communication terminal 3 (step S12), and the determination unit 14 determines whether or not the determination information Jn satisfies the determination criterion for the determination information J2. (Step S13). In the example of the data structure of the operation condition shown in FIG. 2, it is determined whether or not “Jn starts with Cn”.
When the determination unit 14 determines in step S13 that the determination information Jn satisfies the determination criterion (“Jn starts with Cn”) (YES in step S13), the operation condition that causes the electronic device 2 to perform a predetermined operation Is determined to have been established. Then, the determination unit 14 instructs the control unit 15 to generate a control signal for causing the electronic device 2 to perform a predetermined operation. In response to the instruction from the determination unit 14, the control unit 15 outputs a control signal toward the electronic device 2 (step S14).

The control signal from the control unit 15 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 is input to the electronic device 2 (step S15), and the electronic device 2 executes a predetermined (predetermined) operation (step S16). If any of the determination information J1 to Jn does not satisfy the determination criterion, the electronic device control apparatus 1 stops the subsequent processing operation without requesting, acquiring, or determining the subsequent determination information. In this way, by performing step by step request / acquisition / determination of a plurality of determination information one by one in a predetermined order, if the operation condition is not satisfied, unnecessary determination information is not exchanged. Power consumption can be reduced.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 1]
Specific example 1 shown in FIG. 4 is a specific example of an electronic device control system that causes electronic device 2 to perform a predetermined operation when a message is received by a specific SNS application. Here, as a specific example of the electronic device 2, three electric plant models 2a, 2b, and 2c are shown, and the electric plant models 2a, 2b, and 2c are connected to the electronic device control devices 1a, 1b, and 1c, respectively. .

Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage units 13 of the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c are as follows.
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1a]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2a
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1b]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message reception Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDb
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2b
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1c]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message reception Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDc
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2c

In the communication terminal 3, three SNS applications are installed, and application IDs for identifying them are AIDa, AIDb, and AIDc, respectively. Hereinafter, these SNS applications are referred to as SNS application AIDa, SNS application AIDb, and SNS application AIDc, respectively.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 1 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
First, when the communication terminal 3 receives the message 3a transmitted by the sender X from another communication terminal or the like (not shown) with the SNS application AIDA, the electronic device control device 1a receives a notification whose notification category is “message reception”, It transmits to each of 1b and 1c (see (1) in FIG. 4).

The electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c determine the notification category that is the determination information J1 with reference to each operation condition. In this example, since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= message reception” in any of the operating conditions, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c It requests to transmit the application ID which is the determination information J2. In response to this request, the communication terminal 3 transmits the application ID (AIDA) of the SNS application that has notified “message reception”, and the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c use the application ID as determination information J2, respectively. Obtain (see (2) in FIG. 4). Here, a double arrow (bidirectional arrow) as shown in (2) of FIG. 4 means that bidirectional communication is performed as in steps S4 to S7 of FIG.

Next, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c determine the determination information J2 (application ID) with reference to each operation condition. In this example, the determination criterion for the determination information J2 is “= AIDb” in the operation condition of the electronic device control device 1a, whereas “= AIDb” in the operation condition of the electronic device control device 1b. In the operating condition of the electronic device control apparatus 1c, “= AIDc”.

In the electronic device control apparatuses 1b and 1c, the determination information J2 (AIDA) acquired in (2) of FIG. 4 does not satisfy the determination criteria for the determination information J2. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatuses 1b and 1c do not output a control signal for turning on the motors of the electric plant models 2b and 2c. In FIG. 4, these non-output control signals are indicated by broken-line arrows.

On the other hand, in the electronic device control apparatus 1a, the determination information J2 (AIDA) acquired in (2) of FIG. 4 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDA” for the determination information J2. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatus 1a supplies a control signal for turning on the motor to the electric plant model 2a (see (3) in FIG. 4). The electric plant model 2a receives this control signal, vibrates the petals as shown by arrows in FIG. 4, and informs the user of the communication terminal 3 that the SNS application AIDa has received the message.

[Configuration and operation of specific example 2]
Specific example 2 shown in FIG. 5 is a specific example of an electronic device control system that causes electronic device 2 to perform a predetermined operation only when a specific SNS application is received and a message from a specific sender is received. . Here, three electric dolls 2a, 2b, and 2c are shown as specific examples of the electronic device 2, and the electric dolls 2a, 2b, and 2c are connected to the electronic device control devices 1a, 1b, and 1c, respectively.

Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage units 13 of the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c are as follows.
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1a]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
Determination information J3 (sender) = X
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2a
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1b]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
・ Decision information J3 (sender) = Y
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2b
[Operating conditions of electronic device control apparatus 1c]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message reception Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDb
Judgment information J3 (sender) = Z
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is established: Motor ON of electronic device 2c

Among the determination criteria included in the operation conditions of the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c, the determination criterion for the notification category that is the determination information J1 is “= message reception” in any operation condition. The determination criterion for the application ID that is the determination information J2 is “= AIDA” in the operation conditions of the electronic device control apparatuses 1a and 1b, whereas “= AIDb” in the operation condition of the electronic device control apparatus 1c. " The determination criteria for the sender, which is the determination information J3, are “= X” in the operation condition of the electronic device control apparatus 1a, “= Y” in the operation condition of the electronic device control apparatus 1b, and the electronic device control apparatus 1c. In the operating condition, “= Z”.

In the communication terminal 3, two SNS applications AIDa and AIDb are installed.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 2 shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
First, when the communication terminal 3 receives the message 3b transmitted from the other communication terminal or the like (not shown) by the sender Y using the SNS application AIDA, the communication terminal 3 receives a notification whose notification category is “message reception”, 1b and 1c (see (1) in FIG. 5). Further, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c determine the notification category that is the determination information J1 with reference to the respective operation conditions. In this example, since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= message reception” in any of the operating conditions, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c receive the following determination information from the communication terminal 3. An application ID (AIDA) that is J2 is acquired (see (2) in FIG. 5).

Next, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c determine the determination information J2 (application ID) with reference to each operation condition. Here, in the electronic device control apparatus 1c, the determination information J2 (AIDA) acquired in (2) of FIG. 5 does not satisfy the determination criterion “= AIDb” for the determination information J2. Therefore, the electronic device control device 1c does not request the communication terminal 3 to transmit the next determination information J3, and does not output a control signal for turning on the motor of the electric doll 2c.

On the other hand, in the electronic device control apparatuses 1a and 1b, the determination information J2 (AIDA) acquired in (2) of FIG. 5 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDA” for the determination information J2. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a and 1b acquire the sender (Y) as the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3 (see (3) in FIG. 5).

Next, the electronic device control apparatuses 1a and 1b determine the determination information J3 (sender) with reference to each operation condition. Here, in the electronic device control apparatus 1a, the determination information J3 (Y) acquired in (3) of FIG. 5 does not satisfy the determination criterion “= X” for the determination information J3. On the other hand, in the electronic device control apparatus 1b, the determination information J3 (Y) acquired in (3) of FIG. 5 satisfies the determination criterion “= Y” for the determination information J3. Accordingly, only the electronic device control apparatus 1b satisfies all the determination criteria for the determination information J1 to J3, and supplies a control signal for turning on the motor to the electric doll 2b (see (4) in FIG. 5). The electric doll 2b receives this control signal, moves the arm up and down as indicated by arrows in FIG. 5, and the SNS application AIDa receives a message from the sender Y to the user of the communication terminal 3 or the like. Notify that

In Specific Example 2, a plurality of senders can be set as judgment criteria for each judgment information J3 (sender) of the electronic device control apparatuses 1a, 1b, and 1c. For example, by setting a plurality of senders belonging to each group, such as a family in the electronic device control device 1a, a friend in the electronic device control device 1b, and a colleague in the electronic device control device 1c, it is possible to determine who from the group. The electric dolls 2a, 2b, and 2c can be caused to perform a predetermined operation also for the message.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 3]
Specific example 3 shown in FIG. 6 is a specific example of an electronic device control system in which three operation conditions are stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 and different predetermined operations are set for each operation condition. is there. Here, as a specific example of the electronic device 2, a triple electric doll in which three electric dolls # 1, # 2, and # 3 are integrally formed is shown, and the triple electric doll 2 is connected to the electronic device control device 1. It is connected. And the electronic device control apparatus 1 is electric doll # 1, # 2, # when all the determination information satisfy | fills the determination criteria in either of three operation conditions # 1, # 2, and # 3. 3, the electric doll corresponding to the operation condition is caused to perform a predetermined operation.

Here, the three operating conditions # 1, # 2, and # 3 stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
Determination information J3 (sender) = X
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is met: Motor ON of electric doll # 1
[Operating condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
・ Decision information J3 (sender) = Y
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is satisfied: Motor ON of electric doll # 2
[Operating condition # 3]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
Judgment information J3 (sender) = Z
-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is met: Motor ON of electric doll # 3

The communication terminal 3 is installed with an SNS application AIDa.
Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 3 shown in FIG. 6 will be described.
First, when the communication terminal 3 receives the message 3c transmitted from the other communication terminal or the like (not shown) by the sender Z using the SNS application AIDA, the communication terminal 3 sends a notification that the notification category is “message reception” to the electronic device control apparatus 1. Transmit (see (1) in FIG. 6). Further, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the notification category that is the determination information J1 with reference to the operation conditions # 1, # 2, and # 3. In this example, since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= message reception” in any of the operating conditions, the electronic device control apparatus 1 receives the application that is the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3. The ID (AIDA) is acquired (see (2) in FIG. 6).

Next, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the determination information J2 (application ID) with reference to the operation conditions # 1, # 2, and # 3. In this example, in any operating condition, the determination information J2 (AIDA) acquired in (2) of FIG. 6 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDA” for the determination information J2. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the sender (Z) that is the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3 (see (3) in FIG. 6).

Next, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the determination information J3 (sender) with reference to the operation conditions # 1, # 2, and # 3. Here, in the operation conditions # 1 and # 2, the determination information J3 (Z) acquired in (3) of FIG. 6 does not satisfy the determination criterion for the determination information J3. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatus 1 does not output a control signal for turning on the motors of the electric dolls # 1 and # 2 corresponding to the operation conditions # 1 and # 2. On the other hand, in the operation condition # 3, the determination information J3 (Z) acquired in (3) of FIG. 6 satisfies the determination criterion “= Z” for the determination information J3. Therefore, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for turning on the motor only to the electric doll # 3 corresponding to the operation condition # 3 (see (4) in FIG. 6). The electric doll # 3 receives this control signal, moves the arm up and down as shown by the arrows in FIG. 6, and the SNS application AIDa sends a message from the sender Z to the user of the communication terminal 3 or the like. Notify that it has been received.

In the specific examples 1 to 3 described above, the electronic device 2 that moves information such as message reception to the user is used with the movement of an electric doll or the like. The electronic device 2 that conveys information to the user by changing the display color or the display content, or the electronic device 2 that conveys information to the user as sound is also conceivable. Further, movement, light, display, sound, and the like can be used in any combination.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 4]
Specific example 4 shown in FIG. 7 is a specific example in which a notification board is used as an example of electronic device 2 that transmits information to the user by light.
The storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 stores the following operating conditions # 1 to # 4.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: LED (Light Emitting Diode) # 1 is lit [Operating condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = plan Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDd
-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: LED # 2 is lit [Operating condition # 3]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = mail reception Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDe
-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: LED # 3 is lit [Operating condition # 4]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDf
-Predetermined operation when operating conditions are established: LED # 4 is lit

On the notice board 2, four notice contents are displayed together with the characters "notice list". LED # 1 is arranged at the head of the notice content “message”, LED # 2 is arranged at the head of the notice content “plan”, LED # 3 is arranged at the head of the notice content “mail”, and LED # 4 Is placed at the top of the notice content “weather”. These four LEDs # 1 to # 4 are lit according to the operating conditions # 1 to # 4, respectively.
The communication terminal 3 includes a SNS application AIDa, a calendar application whose application ID is AIDd (hereinafter referred to as calendar application AIDd), a mail application whose application ID is AIDe (hereinafter referred to as mail application AIDe), and an application A weather forecast application whose ID is AIDf (hereinafter referred to as weather forecast application AIDf) is installed. Here, the four notification contents displayed on the notification board 2 correspond to these four applications.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 4 illustrated in FIG. 7 will be described.
First, the communication terminal 3 uses one of the four applications AIDa, AIDd, AIDe, and AIDf described above to transmit a notification of a notification category corresponding to the application to the electronic device control apparatus 1 ((1 in FIG. 7). )reference). The notification category is, for example, “message received” in the case of the SNS application AIDa, “planned” in the case of the calendar application AIDd, “mail received” in the case of the mail application AIDe, and in the case of the weather forecast application AIDf. Will be "news".

Further, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines which operating condition stored in the storage unit 13 matches the determination information J1 (notification category) sent from the communication terminal 3, and is the next determination information J2. An application ID is acquired from the communication terminal 3 (see (2) in FIG. 7). Then, the electronic device control apparatus 1 causes the notification board 2 to perform a predetermined operation of turning on the LED based on any of the operation conditions # 1 to # 4 corresponding to the determination information J1 and J2 ((3 in FIG. 7). )reference).

For example, when a notification is transmitted from the SNS application AIDa, the determination information J1 (notification category) is “message reception”, and thus the electronic device control apparatus 1 uses the determination information J1 (notification category) as the operation condition #. It is determined that only one criterion “= message reception” is satisfied. Furthermore, in this case, since the determination information J2 (application ID) is “AIDA”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 uses the determination criterion “= AIDA” of the operation condition # 1 as the determination information J2 (application ID). It is determined that it satisfies. And the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies the control signal for lighting LED # 1 with respect to the notification board 2. FIG. The notification board 2 receives this control signal, turns on the LED # 1 corresponding to the notification content “message”, and the user knows that some message has arrived at the SNS application AIDA of the communication terminal 3.

Similarly, when the notification is transmitted from the calendar application AIDd, the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= plan” of the operation condition # 2, and the determination information J2 (application ID) is also the operation condition. Since the determination criterion “= AIDd” of # 2 is satisfied, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for turning on the LED # 2 corresponding to the notification content “plan” to the notification board 2. Similarly, when a notification is transmitted from the mail application AIDe, the electronic device control apparatus 1 sends an LED # corresponding to the notification content “mail” to the notification board 2 based on the operation condition # 3. A control signal for lighting 3 is supplied. Similarly, when a notification is transmitted from the weather forecast application AIDf, the electronic device control device 1 notifies the notification board 2 of the notification content “weather” based on the operating condition # 4. A control signal for turning on # 4 is supplied.

As described above, in the specific example 4, the notification board 2 connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1 allows the user to notice that various notifications regarding SNS, schedule, mail, information on the network, and the like have been notified. I can grasp. Furthermore, by subdividing the operating conditions corresponding to each application, it is possible to change the way the LED emits light according to the content of the notification. For example, in response to a notification from a mail application, when a low-importance mail is received, the LED is turned on, and when a high-importance mail is received, the LED is blinked to give the user high importance. You can also promptly check your email. Further, for example, in response to a notification from the train operation information application, when the train used by the user for commuting is delayed, the LED is turned on, and when the train is suspended, the LED is blinked. The user can grasp the contents of the notification without confirming with the communication terminal 3.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 5]
Specific example 5 shown in FIG. 8 is a specific example using an aroma diffuser equipped with an illumination function as an example of electronic device 2 that transmits information to the user by changing the emission color.
The storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 stores the following operating conditions # 1 to # 3.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
-Judgment information J3 (text): "Good morning" included-Predetermined action when the operating condition is established: Red gradation [Operating condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
And determination information J3 (text): "Hello" predetermined operation at the time of establishment and operation conditions, including: green gradient [operating conditions # 3]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = message received Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIda
-Judgment information J3 (text): "Good night" is included-Predetermined action when the operating condition is established: Blue gradation

The aroma diffuser 2 has an illumination function by a built-in LED in addition to a normal function of diffusing the aroma oil. Thereby, the user can arrange an indoor atmosphere by combining fragrance and light.
The communication terminal 3 is installed with an SNS application AIDa.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 5 illustrated in FIG. 8 will be described.
First, when the communication terminal 3 receives the message 3d from the sender X by the SNS application AIDa, the communication terminal 3 transmits a notification whose determination information J1 (notification category) is “message reception” to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (FIG. 8). (See (1)). Since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= message reception” of the operation conditions # 1 to # 3, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J2 (application ID) from the communication terminal 3. (See (2) in FIG. 8). In addition, since this determination information J2 (application ID) satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDA” of the operating conditions # 1 to # 3, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J3 (text) from the communication terminal 3. (See (3) in FIG. 8).

Then, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the determination information J3 (body), "Good morning", whether contains any of the words of "Hello" or "Good night." When any of these words is included in the determination information J3 (text), the electronic device control apparatus 1 emits the LED to the aroma diffuser 2 based on any of the operation conditions # 1 to # 3. The color is changed (see (4) in FIG. 8).

For example, when “good morning” is included in the determination information J3 (text), the determination information J3 (text) satisfies the determination criterion “includes“ good morning ”in the operating condition # 1, so the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for changing the emission color of the LED to the aroma diffuser 2 so as to perform a red gradation. The LED of the aroma diffuser 2 changes its brightness gradually in accordance with this control signal while emitting red light.

Similarly, if it contains "Hello" to the determination information J3 (body), since the determination information J3 (Text) satisfies the criteria of operating condition # 2, "including" Hello "," electronic equipment control The device 1 supplies a control signal for changing the emission color of the LED to the aroma diffuser 2 so as to perform green gradation. Similarly, when “good night” is included in the determination criterion J3 (text), since the determination information J3 (text) satisfies the determination criterion “includes“ good night ”in the operating condition # 3, the electronic information The device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for changing the emission color of the LED to the aroma diffuser 2 so as to perform blue gradation.

Thus, in the specific example 5, the aroma diffuser 2 is connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1 and the light emission color of the LED is changed by a keyword such as “good morning”. Thereby, it is possible to determine a message from a friend or family member without deciding a secret word with a friend or family member and confirming with the communication terminal 3 by the user.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 6]
A specific example 6 shown in FIG. 9 is a specific example using an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) device as an example of the electronic apparatus 2 that transmits information to the user by changing the display content.
The storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 stores the following operation conditions # 1 to # 5.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDg
Judgment information J3 (game information): (a) includes “AAA” and (b) Pa = Px
-Predetermined motion when the motion condition is satisfied: normal facial expression [motion condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDg
-Judgment information J3 (game information): (a) Including "AAA" and (b) Pa> Px and (c) End of the game-Predetermined motion when the motion condition is established: Very happy expression [motion condition # 3 ]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDg
-Judgment information J3 (game information): (a) including "AAA", and (b) Pa> Px, and (c) in the middle of the game-Predetermined motion when the motion condition is established: happy expression [motion condition # 4]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDg
-Judgment information J3 (game information): (a) Including "AAA", and (b) Pa <Px, and (c) End of game-Predetermined action when action condition is established: Very sad expression [Action condition # 5 ]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDg
-Judgment information J3 (game information): (a) "AAA" is included, and (b) Pa <Px, and (c) in the middle of the game-Predetermined action when the operating condition is established: sad expression

A boy holding a baseball bat is displayed on the LCD device 2.
The communication terminal 3 is installed with a baseball bulletin application (hereinafter referred to as a baseball bulletin application AIDg) whose application ID is AIDg. This baseball bulletin application AIDg is an application for distributing game information such as the progress of a baseball game, and is distributed and managed by, for example, a baseball team or a sports newspaper company. The baseball bulletin application AIDg may be, for example, an application that periodically checks a game information posting site operated by a baseball team or a sports newspaper company to acquire game information.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 6 illustrated in FIG. 9 will be described.
First, when the game information is distributed to the baseball bulletin application AIDg, the communication terminal 3 transmits a notification that the determination information J1 (notification category) is “news” to the electronic device control apparatus 1 ((1) in FIG. 9). reference). Since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= news” of the operating conditions # 1 to # 5, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J2 (application ID) from the communication terminal 3 ( (See (2) in FIG. 9). In addition, since this determination information J2 (application ID) satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDg” of the operation conditions # 1 to # 5, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J3 (game information) from the communication terminal 3. (Refer to (3) in FIG. 9).

This determination information J3 (game information) includes at least the team names of the two teams in the game (or played), the current score of each team, and the current number of innings in the game, Information about a plurality of matches may be included. Further, in the operation conditions # 1 to # 5, as a determination criterion for the determination information J3 (game information),
(a) Whether to include the team name “AAA” of the baseball team that the user supports
(b) The size of the score AAA of the team AAA and the score Px of the opponent team
(c) A combination of whether the game is over or in the middle is used.

Then, the electronic device control device 1 changes the display content on the LCD device 2 to change the facial expression of the displayed boy's face (see (4) in FIG. 9). In FIG. 9, the portion of the LCD device 2 where the image is changed is only the region 2 a corresponding to the boy's face, so only the region 2 a is configured by the LCD device 2, and the other portions are drawn in advance. Illustrated illustrations may be used.

For example, if (a) “AAA” is included in the determination information J3 (game information) and (b) Pa = Px, the electronic device control apparatus 1 may determine whether or not the game has ended. The determination information J3 (game information) is determined to satisfy the determination criterion of the operation condition # 1. Then, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for displaying the boy's face “normal expression” in the area 2 a to the LCD device 2. In the area 2 a of the LCD device 2, a boy's face of “normal expression” is displayed by this control signal.

Further, when (a) “AAA” is included in the determination information J3 (game information), (b) Pa> Px, and (c) the game is over, the determination information J3 (game information) is Since the determination criterion of the operating condition # 2 is satisfied, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies the LCD device 2 with a control signal for displaying the “very happy expression” boy's face in the area 2a. Further, when (a) “AAA” is included in the determination information J3 (game information), (b) Pa> Px, and (c) the game is in the middle, the determination information J3 (game information) Satisfies the criterion of the operating condition # 3, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies the LCD device 2 with a control signal for displaying the face of the boy with a “happy expression” in the area 2a.

Further, when (a) “AAA” is included in the determination information J3 (game information), (b) Pa <Px, and (c) the game is over, the determination information J3 (game information) is Since the determination criterion of the operating condition # 4 is satisfied, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies the LCD apparatus 2 with a control signal for displaying the face of the boy with a “very sad expression” in the area 2a. Further, when (a) “AAA” is included in the determination information J3 (game information), (b) Pa <Px, and (c) the game is in the middle, the determination information J3 (game information) Satisfies the determination criterion of the operating condition # 5, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies the LCD device 2 with a control signal for displaying the face of the boy of “sad expression” in the area 2a.

Thus, in the specific example 6, the LCD device 2 is connected to the electronic device control device 1, and the display content is changed depending on the situation of the sport game. Thereby, even if a user does not confirm with the communication terminal 3, it becomes possible to discriminate the progress and result of the game. Note that the LCD device 2 changes the image only in the region 2a corresponding to the boy's face according to the game situation, but the overall image of the boy is "normal expression", "very happy expression", " It may be prepared as five types of images: “happy expression”, “very sad expression”, and “sad expression”. Of course, an image of “girl” instead of “boy” may be displayed on the LCD device 2, or an appropriate image may be prepared according to the user's preference.

[Configuration and operation of specific example 7]
The specific example 7 shown in FIG. 10 uses an illumination device as an example of the electronic device 2, and the electronic device 2 is predetermined not only at the start of the event to notify the electronic device control device 1 from the communication terminal 3 but also at the end. This is a specific example of performing the operation.
The storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 stores the following operating conditions # 1 and # 2.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = voice incoming call Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDh
-Judgment information J3 (event type) = addition-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: LED roulette lights [Operation condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = voice incoming call Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDh
-Judgment information J3 (event type) = deletion-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: LED randomly lit

The illumination device 2 includes eight LEDs arranged at small circles around the central great circle.
The communication terminal 3 is installed with a telephone application whose application ID is AIDh (hereinafter referred to as telephone application AIDh).

Hereinafter, the operation of the seventh specific example illustrated in FIG. 10 will be described.
First, when there is an incoming voice call 3e from the caller Y in the telephone application AIDh, the communication terminal 3 transmits a notification notifying that to the electronic device control apparatus 1. The notification information (transmission data string) of the notification includes determination information J3 (event type) as well as determination information J1 (notification category). The communication terminal 3 determines that the determination information J1 (notification category) is “voice”. Notification information that is “incoming” and whose determination information J3 (event type) is “added” is sent to the electronic device control apparatus 1 to notify that the event of voice incoming has started (see (1) in FIG. 10). ). Since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= voice incoming” of the operating conditions # 1 and # 2, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J2 (application ID) from the communication terminal 3. (See (2) in FIG. 10).

Further, since this determination information J2 (application ID) satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDh” of the operating conditions # 1 and # 2, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the determination information J3 (event type) acquired at the time of notification. Judgment is made about. Note that the determination information J3 (event type) may not be included in the notification information. In this case, the determination information J3 (event type) is acquired from the communication terminal 3 in the same manner as the determination information J2 (application ID). To do. Since this determination information J3 (event type) satisfies the determination criterion “= addition” of the operating condition # 1, the electronic device control device 1 supplies a control signal for lighting the LED roulette to the illumination device 2. To do. In response to this control signal, the eight LEDs of the illumination device 2 are sequentially turned on one by one, for example, clockwise, as in the rotation of the roulette (see (3) in FIG. 10).

On the other hand, when the user answers the phone call or refuses the incoming call, the communication terminal 3 determines that the determination information J1 (notification category) is “voice incoming” and the determination information J3 (event type) is “deleted”. A certain notification information is transmitted to notify the electronic device control apparatus 1 that the voice incoming event has ended. In this case, since the determination information J3 (event type) satisfies the determination criterion “= deletion” of the operating condition # 2, the electronic device control device 1 controls the illumination device 2 to randomly control the LEDs. Supply. Of the eight LEDs of the illumination device 2, any one selected at random is turned on by this control signal.

As described above, in the specific example 7, the illumination device 2 is connected to the electronic device control device 1, and the LED is roulette-lit when a call is made to the communication terminal 3, and the LED is randomly lit when the user answers the phone. Thereby, for example, even if the communication terminal 3 is in a bag, the user of the communication terminal 3 knows that a call has been received and starts rotating when a call is received, and the user answers the call. And you can enjoy the light roulette that stops at any of the 8 small circles. Furthermore, it is also possible to enjoy a fortune-telling game in which the light emission colors of the eight LEDs are made different so that the light emission color of the LEDs when the roulette stops is a lacquer color.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 8]
A specific example 8 shown in FIG. 11 is a specific example in which a fan is used as an example of the electronic apparatus 2 and a predetermined operation is performed for the purpose other than conveying information to the user.
The storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 stores the following operating conditions # 1 and # 2.
[Operating condition # 1]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = voice incoming call Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDh
-Judgment information J3 (event type) = addition-Predetermined operation when operating condition is established: Switch to low wind [Operation condition # 2]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = missed call Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDh
-Judgment information J3 (event type) = addition-Predetermined operation when the operating condition is met: Return to the original air volume

As in the specific example 7 described with reference to FIG. 10, the telephone application AIDh is installed in the communication terminal 3.

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 8 illustrated in FIG. 11 will be described.
First, when there is a voice incoming call 3f from the caller Z in the telephone application AIDh, the communication terminal 3 has the determination information J1 (notification category) “voice incoming” and the determination information J3 (event type) “addition”. A notification is transmitted to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (see (1) in FIG. 11). Since the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= voice incoming” of the operation condition # 1, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the determination information J2 (application ID) from the communication terminal 3 (FIG. 11). (See (2)).

Further, since this determination information J2 (application ID) satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDh” of the operating condition # 1, the electronic device control apparatus 1 determines the determination information J3 (event type) acquired at the time of notification. I do. Since this determination information J3 (event type) satisfies the determination criterion “= addition” of the operation condition # 1, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for switching the air volume to a weak wind to the electric fan 2. To do. The electric fan 2 switches the air volume to a weak wind by this control signal (see (3) in FIG. 11).

On the other hand, when the caller Z hangs up before the user answers the call, the communication terminal 3 has the determination information J1 (notification category) “missed call” and the determination information J3 (event type) “ The notification “addition” is transmitted to the electronic device control apparatus 1. In this case, the determination information J1 (notification category) satisfies the determination criterion “= missed call” of the operation condition # 2, and the determination information J3 (event type) also satisfies the determination criterion “= add” of the operation condition # 2. The electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for returning the air volume to the original air volume to the electric fan 2. The electric fan 2 returns the air volume to the original air volume by this control signal.

As described above, in the specific example 8, when the electric fan 2 is connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1 and a call is made to the communication terminal 3, the air volume is switched to a low wind, the rotating sound is reduced, and the telephone can be heard well. To. Note that if the caller Z hangs up before the user answers the phone, the air volume is returned to the original air volume because there is no need to reduce the rotating sound.

<Second Embodiment of Electronic Device Control Apparatus>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electronic device control system according to a second embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “second embodiment”).

The second embodiment shown in FIG. 12 differs from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the electronic device control apparatus 1 further includes a state information acquisition unit 16. Since the other configuration is the same as the configuration of FIG. 1, redundant description is omitted.

The state information acquisition unit 16 acquires state information indicating the state of the electronic device 2 from the electronic device 2. For example, if the electronic device 2 is a coffee maker, the state information includes information indicating that coffee extraction has started and information indicating that coffee has been completed.
The state information of the electronic device 2 acquired by the state information acquisition unit 16 is sent to the communication terminal 3 by wireless communication via the terminal communication unit 11. The other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 9]
Specific example 9 shown in FIG. 13 is one specific example of the second embodiment. Here, a coffee maker is shown as a specific example of the electronic device 2, and the coffee maker 2 is connected to the electronic device control device 1. When the electronic device control device 1 receives a notification from the communication terminal 3 when a visitor is scheduled, the electronic device control device 1 starts the coffee brewing by operating the coffee maker 2 and extracts the finished coffee. The communication terminal 3 is notified as a completion notification.

Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows.
[Operating conditions]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = plan Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDd
-Judgment information J3 (schedule information): includes the visitor in the subject-Predetermined action when the operating condition is met: start coffee extraction

In Specific Example 9, a calendar application AIDd is installed in the communication terminal 3. In the calendar application AIDd, the following schedule information is registered as an example.
-Subject: Visitor-Mr. X-Start time: yy year mm month dd day 16:00
End time: yy year mm month dd day 17:00
・ Notification: 30 minutes ago

Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 9 illustrated in FIG. 13 will be described.
First, when the current time is 30 minutes before the start time (15:30), the calendar application AIDd of the communication terminal 3 transmits a notification whose notification category is “scheduled” to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (FIG. 13). (See (1)). Further, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the application ID (AIDd) as the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3 because the notification category as the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion “= plan” (FIG. 13). (See (2)). Next, since the determination information J2 (AIDd) acquired in (2) of FIG. 13 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDd”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 receives the schedule information that is the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3. (See (3) of FIG. 13).

In the schedule information described above, since the subject is “visitor-Mr. X”, the determination information J3 (schedule information) acquired in (3) of FIG. 13 satisfies the determination criterion “subject includes visitors”. Accordingly, since all the determination information J1 to J3 satisfy the determination criteria, the electronic device control apparatus 1 supplies a control signal for starting coffee extraction to the coffee maker 2 ((4) in FIG. 13). reference). Upon receiving this control signal, the coffee maker 2 starts extracting coffee, and when coffee is completed, sends state information indicating that extraction of coffee is complete to the electronic device control apparatus 1 ((5 in FIG. 13). )reference). The electronic device control apparatus 1 receives this state information and notifies the communication terminal 3 of the completion of coffee as an extraction completion notification (see (6) in FIG. 13).
When the communication terminal 3 receives the extraction completion notification from the electronic device control apparatus 1, the communication terminal 3 displays a message on the display screen informing that the coffee has been made by a pre-installed coffee maker control application.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 10]
Specific example 10 shown in FIG. 14 is another specific example of the second embodiment. Here, a printer is shown as a specific example of the electronic device 2, and the printer 2 is connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1.
Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows.
[Operating conditions]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = mail reception Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDe
-Judgment information J3 (header information): The order includes the order.-Predetermined action when the operating condition is met: Mail printing

In Specific Example 10, the mail application AIDe is installed in the communication terminal 3.
Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 10 illustrated in FIG. 14 will be described.
First, when the communication terminal 3 receives the mail 3g transmitted from the other communication terminal or the like (not shown) by the sender Z by the mail application AIDe, the communication terminal 3 receives a notification whose notification category is “mail reception” to the electronic device control apparatus 1. Transmit (see (1) in FIG. 14). In addition, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires an application ID (AIDe) that is the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3 because the notification category that is the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion “= mail reception” (FIG. 14 (2)). Next, since the determination information J2 (AIDe) acquired in (2) of FIG. 14 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDe”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 sends a mail 3g as the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3. Header information is acquired (see (3) of FIG. 14).

In the mail 3g shown in FIG. 14, since the subject is “order ...”, the determination information J3 (header information) acquired in (3) of FIG. 14 satisfies the determination criterion “include the order in the subject”. Accordingly, since all the determination information J1 to J3 satisfy the determination criteria, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the text of the mail 3g from the communication terminal 3 (see (4) in FIG. 14) and then sends it to the printer 2. On the other hand, a control signal for printing the mail 3g is supplied (see (5) in FIG. 14). In the specific example 10, the printing of the mail 3g itself is an example of the predetermined operation. Instead of printing the mail, the mailing address of the orderer is extracted from the body of the mail 3g and printed on a predetermined sheet. It is also conceivable to set this as a predetermined operation.

On the other hand, the electronic device control apparatus 1 is configured to constantly monitor the status of the printer 2 by the status information acquisition unit 16 shown in FIG. 12. If a paper jam is detected as the status information of the printer 2, This is notified to the communication terminal 3 (see (6) and (7) in FIG. 14). In this case, the communication terminal 3 displays a paper jam of the printer 2 on its display screen by a printer control application installed in advance. When printing of the mail 3g is normally completed, the electronic device control apparatus 1 may send a print completion notification to the communication terminal 3 and display it on the communication terminal 3.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 11]
Specific example 11 shown in FIG. 15 is still another specific example of the second embodiment. Here, a medicine box with an alarm function is shown as a specific example of the electronic device 2, and the medicine box 2 is connected to the electronic device control device 1.
Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows.
[Operating conditions]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = plan Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDi
-Predetermined operation when the operating conditions are met: LED button blinks & buzzer sounds

The medicine box 2 includes an LED button 2a in which an LED and a button are integrated, and a buzzer 2b.
In Specific Example 11, a medication management application whose application ID is AIDi (hereinafter referred to as a medication management application AIDi) is installed in the communication terminal 3. It is assumed that the medication management application AIDi has a function of managing the medication time, and the following medication time is set as an example.
After breakfast: 8:00
After lunch: 13:00
After dinner: 20:00

Hereinafter, the operation of the eleventh example illustrated in FIG. 15 will be described.
First, the medication management application AIDi of the communication terminal 3 displays the message “It is time for medication” on the display screen of the communication terminal 3 when the current time comes, and the notification category Is sent to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (see (1) in FIG. 15). Further, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the application ID (AIDi) that is the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3 because the notification category that is the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion “= plan” (FIG. 15). (See (2)). Next, since the determination information J2 (AIDi) acquired in (2) of FIG. 15 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDi”, the electronic device control device 1 causes the LED button 2a to blink on the medicine box 2, A control signal for sounding the buzzer 2b is supplied (see (3) in FIG. 15). In the medicine box 2, upon receiving this control signal, the LED button 2a blinks and the buzzer 2b sounds, so that the user knows that the medication time has come.

When the user takes out the medicine from the medicine box 2 or presses the LED button 2a after taking medicine, the blinking LED button 2a is turned off and the buzzer 2b stops ringing. The medicine chest 2 sends state information indicating that the LED button 2a has been pressed to the electronic device control apparatus 1 (see (4) in FIG. 15). Upon receiving this status information, the electronic device control apparatus 1 transmits a button press notification indicating that the LED button 2a of the medicine chest 2 has been pressed to the communication terminal 3 (see (5) in FIG. 15).
When the medication management application AIDi of the communication terminal 3 receives a button press notification from the electronic device control device 1, the medication management application AIDi deletes the message displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 3 and also displays the type of medicine taken by the user (for example, “lunch” Information such as “after”) is recorded together with the medication time (the time when the button press notification is received).

Thus, in the specific example 11, the medicine box 2 is connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1, and the user is surely taking medicine at a predetermined time every day by notifying with light or sound that the medication time has come. Will be able to. In addition, the medication record can be left in the medication management application AIDi simply by pressing the LED button 2a.

In the specific example 11, the LED button 2a is used as a button for notifying the medication management application AIDi that the user has taken medicine, but is used as a button for requesting the medication management application AIDi to re-notify. You can also Further, these two types of buttons may be provided in the medicine box 2.

The medication management application AIDi may sound an alarm sound from the communication terminal 3 when the communication terminal 3 cannot communicate with the electronic device control apparatus 1. In addition, the medication management application AIDi may be equipped with a function of sending an e-mail to a destination registered in advance when a button press notification is received. Thereby, when a user takes a medicine, it can also inform a family about the safety of an elderly person living alone. In the specific example 11, the example of the dedicated medication management application AIDi for managing medication is shown, but the similar function for the medicine chest 2 is a general purpose for managing the schedule like the calendar application AIDd. It can be realized even with other applications.

<Third Embodiment of Electronic Device Control Device>
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electronic device control system according to a third embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “third embodiment”) of the present invention.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 16 is different from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the electronic device control apparatus 1 further includes a device communication unit 17. Since the other configuration is the same as the configuration of FIG. 1, redundant description is omitted.
The device communication unit 17 performs wireless communication such as BLE with the device communication unit 21 included in the electronic device 2 and transmits a control signal for controlling the electronic device 2. The terminal communication unit 11 and the device communication unit 17 may be configured as a common communication unit. The other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment shown in FIG.

In addition, it can also be set as the structure which combined 1st Embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and 2nd Embodiment shown in FIG. In this case, the state information of the electronic device 2 is transmitted from the device communication unit 21 to the electronic device control device 1 by wireless communication, and the electronic device control device 1 receives the state information by the device communication unit 17 and acquires the state information. Obtained by part 16. Moreover, the electronic device control apparatus 1 transmits the acquired state information from the terminal communication unit 11 to the communication terminal 3 by wireless communication. The other processes are the same as those in the third embodiment shown in FIG.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 12]
Specific example 12 shown in FIG. 17 is one specific example of the third embodiment. Here, LED lighting is shown as a specific example of the electronic device 2, and the LED lighting 2 is wirelessly connected to the electronic device control device 1.
Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows.
[Operating conditions]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDf
-Judgment information J3 (weather information): Precipitation probability after 18:00 is 30% or more-Predetermined operation when operating conditions are established: LED lighting

In the specific example 12, the weather forecast application AIDf is installed in the communication terminal 3.
Hereinafter, the operation of the specific example 12 illustrated in FIG. 17 will be described.
First, the weather forecast application AIDf of the communication terminal 3 transmits a notification whose notification category is “news” to the electronic device control apparatus 1 at the timing when the weather information is updated (see (1) in FIG. 17). In addition, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the application ID (AIDf) as the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3 because the notification category as the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion “= news” (FIG. 17). (See (2)). Next, since the determination information J2 (AIDf) acquired in (2) of FIG. 17 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDf”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 receives the weather information as the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3. (See (3) of FIG. 17).

Next, when the determination information J3 (meteorological information) acquired in (3) of FIG. 17 satisfies the determination criterion “the precipitation probability after 18:00 is 30% or more”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 A control signal for turning on the LED illumination 2 installed on the ceiling is transmitted by wireless communication via the device communication unit 17 (see (4) in FIG. 17). The LED illumination 2 is turned on in response to this control signal. Thereby, for example, when going out from the morning entrance, it is possible to notify the user of the communication terminal 3 that it is likely to rain when going home at night, and urge the user to go out with an umbrella.

<Fourth Embodiment of Electronic Device Control Device>
FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an electronic device control system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “fourth embodiment”).

The fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 18 differs from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the electronic device control apparatus 1 further includes a state information acquisition unit 16 and a device communication unit 17, and a state information acquisition unit. The state information acquired in 16 is also input to the determination unit 14. Further, when compared with the configuration in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above are combined, only the input of state information from the state information acquisition unit 16 to the determination unit 14 is different. Since the other configuration is the same as the configuration of FIG. 1, redundant description is omitted.

The state information acquisition unit 16 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 also inputs the state information acquired from the electronic device 2 via the device communication unit 17 to the determination unit 14. Then, in addition to the determination information from the communication terminal 3 acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 12, the determination unit 14 sends the state information from the electronic device 2 acquired by the state information acquisition unit 16 to the electronic device 2 according to a predetermined operation. This is used to determine whether or not to perform. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation condition stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 includes the state information of the electronic device 2 as a part (at least one) of the plurality of pieces of determination information. Instead of directly inputting the state information from the state information acquisition unit 16 to the determination unit 14, the state information is input from the state information acquisition unit 16 to the determination information acquisition unit 12, and the determination information acquisition unit 12 determines the state information. It is good also as a structure acquired as.

[Configuration and Operation of Specific Example 13]
Specific example 13 shown in FIG. 19 is one specific example of the fourth embodiment. Here, an air conditioner is shown as a specific example of the electronic device 2, and the air conditioner 2 is wirelessly connected to the electronic device control apparatus 1.
Here, the operating conditions stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1 are as follows. Of the determination information J1 to J4, the determination information J4 (room temperature) is state information of the air conditioner 2.
[Operating conditions]
Judgment information J1 (notification category) = news Judgment information J2 (application ID) = AIDf
-Judgment information J3 (weather information): 6 o'clock temperature is 5 ° C or less-Judgment information J4 (room temperature) ≤ 15 ° C
-Predetermined operation when the operating conditions are met: Air conditioner timer setting (25 hours at 6 o'clock)

In the specific example 13, as in the specific example 12, the weather forecast application AIDf is installed in the communication terminal 3.
The operation of the specific example 13 shown in FIG. 19 will be described below.
First, the weather forecast application AIDf of the communication terminal 3 transmits, for example, a notification whose notification category is “news” to the electronic device control apparatus 1 at the timing when the weather information is updated (see (1) in FIG. 19). Further, the electronic device control apparatus 1 acquires the application ID (AIDf) as the next determination information J2 from the communication terminal 3 because the notification category as the determination information J1 satisfies the determination criterion “= news” (FIG. 19). (See (2)).

Next, since the determination information J2 (AIDf) acquired in (2) of FIG. 19 satisfies the determination criterion “= AIDf”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 receives the weather information that is the next determination information J3 from the communication terminal 3. (See (3) of FIG. 19).

Next, when the determination information J3 (meteorological information) acquired in (3) of FIG. 19 satisfies the determination criterion “the temperature at 6 o'clock is 5 ° C. or less”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 further Then, the state information indicating the room temperature is acquired as the determination information J4 (see (4) in FIG. 19).

Next, when the determination information J4 (room temperature) acquired in (4) of FIG. 19 satisfies the determination criterion “≦ 15 ° C.”, the electronic device control apparatus 1 sets a timer for the air conditioner 2. Is transmitted by wireless communication through the device communication unit 17 (see (5) in FIG. 19). When the above-described operating conditions are stored in the storage unit 13 of the electronic device control apparatus 1, a timer is set so that the air conditioner 2 is turned on at 6:00 am at a set temperature of 25 ° C. Needless to say, the temperature in the determination information J3, the room temperature in the determination information J4, the set temperature in a predetermined operation, and the like can be arbitrarily set by the user.

When the timer setting is completed, the air conditioner 2 sends state information indicating that to the electronic device control device 1 (see (6) in FIG. 19). The electronic device control device 1 receives this state information and receives the timer setting. The communication terminal 3 is notified as a completion notification (see (7) in FIG. 19). The communication terminal 3 confirms that the timer setting of the air conditioner 2 has been completed by the previously installed air conditioner control application, that the set temperature is 25 ° C., and that the operation start time of the air conditioner 2 is 6 am Display on the display screen.

The first embodiment to the fourth embodiment for carrying out the present invention have been described with reference to the first to thirteenth specific examples. However, the scope of application of the present invention is extremely wide, and the first embodiment described above. The present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment and specific examples 1 to 13 related thereto. The present invention includes, in addition to the specific examples 1 to 13 described in the present specification, various application examples and modifications without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1a, 1b, 1c ... Electronic device control apparatus 2, 2a, 2b, 2c ... Electronic device, 3 ... Communication terminal, 11 ... Terminal communication part, 12 ... Determination information acquisition 13, storage unit, 14, determination unit, 15, control unit, 16, status information acquisition unit, 17, device communication unit, 21, device communication unit, 22. ..Judgment information field, 23... Judgment criteria field, 24.

Claims (8)

1. A storage unit that preliminarily stores operating conditions of the electronic device including determination information and a determination criterion for the determination information;
   A terminal communication unit that performs wireless communication with a communication terminal and receives notification information transmitted from the communication terminal;
   A determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information from the communication terminal via the terminal communication unit when the terminal communication unit receives the notification information;
   A determination unit that determines whether the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion based on the operation condition;
   A control unit for generating a control signal for causing the electronic device to perform a predetermined operation when the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion; and supplying the control signal to the electronic device;
   An electronic device control device comprising:
2. The operating condition includes a plurality of determination information and a plurality of determination criteria for each of the plurality of determination information,
   The determination information acquisition unit acquires the plurality of determination information one by one in a predetermined order when the terminal communication unit receives the notification information, and when the acquired determination information does not satisfy the determination criterion , Without obtaining the next decision information,
   The control unit generates the control signal when all the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion.
   The electronic device control apparatus according to claim 1.
3. Furthermore, a state information acquisition unit for acquiring state information of the electronic device is provided,
   The terminal communication unit transmits the state information to the communication terminal;
   The electronic device control apparatus according to claim 1.
4. Furthermore, a state information acquisition unit for acquiring state information of the electronic device is provided,
   At least one of the plurality of pieces of determination information is the state information;
   The electronic device control apparatus according to claim 2.
5. Furthermore, a wireless communication is performed with the electronic device, and a device communication unit that transmits the control signal to the electronic device is provided.
   The electronic device control apparatus according to claim 1.
6. The storage unit stores a plurality of the operating conditions in advance,
   The predetermined operation is set for each operation condition,
   The electronic device control apparatus according to claim 1.
7. An electronic device control system comprising a communication terminal, an electronic device, and an electronic device control device that is connected to the communication terminal by wireless communication and controls the electronic device,
   The electronic device control device includes:
   A storage unit that preliminarily stores operating conditions of the electronic device including determination information and determination criteria for the determination information;
   A terminal communication unit that performs wireless communication with the communication terminal and receives notification information transmitted from the communication terminal;
   A determination information acquisition unit that acquires the determination information from the communication terminal via the terminal communication unit when the terminal communication unit receives the notification information;
   A determination unit that determines whether the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion based on the operation condition;
   A control unit for generating a control signal for causing the electronic device to perform a predetermined operation when the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit satisfies the determination criterion; and supplying the control signal to the electronic device;
   An electronic device control system comprising:
8. An electronic device control method in an electronic device control apparatus that includes a storage unit and controls an electronic device according to notification information transmitted from a communication terminal,
   Storing in advance in the storage unit operating conditions of the electronic device including determination information and a determination criterion for the determination information;
   Performing wireless communication with the communication terminal and receiving the notification information;
   When receiving the notification information, obtaining the determination information from the communication terminal;
   Determining whether the acquired determination information satisfies the determination criterion based on the operating condition;
   When the obtained determination information satisfies the determination criteria, generating a control signal for causing the electronic device to perform a predetermined operation, and supplying the control signal to the electronic device;
   An electronic device control method.

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