WO2017126392A1 - リモートコントロール装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a remote control device for an air conditioner or a heat pump device.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-229209 discloses an air conditioner remote control device having a plurality of fixed keys and function keys.
- the number of physical keys including function keys is small from the viewpoint of improving design and compactness.
- the number of physical keys including function keys is increased, the degree of freedom in design is reduced and the size of the remote control device is increased.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a remote control device excellent in usability, designability, and compactness.
- a remote control device is a remote control device for an air conditioner or a heat pump device, and includes a display unit, a plurality of physical keys, and a control unit.
- the display unit displays various information. Commands related to various settings are input to the physical key.
- the control unit controls the operation of the display unit.
- the control unit executes various processes according to the command input to the physical key.
- the display unit includes a setting item display area and a setting state display area.
- the setting item display area is an area for displaying setting item information.
- the setting item information is information relating to setting items that can be set.
- the setting state display area is an area for displaying information related to the setting state of the setting item.
- the physical key includes a function key. Function keys are assigned to different functions depending on the situation.
- the control unit sequentially selects setting items to be set according to the input of the function key.
- the control unit causes the display unit to display setting item information related to the selected setting item.
- the number of function keys is smaller than the number
- the control unit sequentially selects setting items to be set according to the function key input, and the number of function keys is the setting item displayed in the setting item display area. Less than the number of information. Thereby, based on the input of function keys smaller than the number of setting item information (setting items) to be displayed, setting items relating to the setting are sequentially selected and displayed on the display unit as setting item information. From this, it becomes possible for the operator to make various settings with only function keys smaller than the number of setting item information (setting items) to be displayed. That is, the operator can perform the same setting as the conventional one using a physical key having a smaller number than the conventional one.
- the number of physical keys constituting the remote control device can be reduced as compared with the conventional one.
- a simple operation method can be provided to the operator.
- the degree of freedom in design of the remote control device and the increase in the size of the remote control device are suppressed. Therefore, usability, designability, and compactness can be improved.
- air conditioner or “heat pump device” here includes an air conditioner having a refrigerant circuit, a dehumidifier, a water heater and a chiller, a ventilator, an air cleaner, and the like.
- the “setting item” here is an item relating to the setting for switching the operation state of the “air conditioning device” or the “heat pump device”.
- the “setting item” includes, for example, an operation mode, a setting temperature, a setting air volume, a setting air direction, a timer setting, and the like.
- the remote control device is the remote control device according to the first aspect, and the control unit switches the selection of setting items each time a function key is input.
- the same setting as before can be performed with the minimum necessary physical keys. Therefore, the number of physical keys constituting the remote control device can be particularly reduced as compared with the conventional case. Therefore, usability, designability, and compactness can be further improved.
- a remote control device is the remote control device according to the first aspect or the second aspect, and in the setting item display area, the setting item information relating to the setting item being selected is color inversion or Highlighted by change, enlarged display, and / or blinking display.
- the setting item information related to the selected setting item is highlighted in the setting item display area.
- the operator can easily determine the setting item being selected.
- the operator can easily determine the setting item (setting item information) being selected. Therefore, usability is further improved.
- the remote control device is the remote control device according to any one of the first to third aspects, and the function keys are located in the vicinity of the setting item display area.
- the vicinity of the setting item display area here refers to a part closer to the setting item display area than the setting state display area, and is, for example, a peripheral part including immediately above and immediately below the setting item display area.
- the vicinity of the setting item display area is a peripheral portion including the left or right of the setting item display area.
- the remote control device is the remote control device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, and the physical key further includes a setting state change key.
- the setting state change key is arranged separately from the function key.
- the control unit increases / decreases a numerical value, changes a step, or changes a mode regarding the setting item being selected.
- a remote control device is the remote control device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the control unit is displayed in the setting state display area based on the input of the function key. Change the information related to the setting status of the setting item.
- a remote control device is the remote control device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the number of setting items in the setting item display area is smaller than the number of setting items that can be set.
- the setting item information is displayed.
- non-display setting item specifying information is displayed.
- the hidden setting item specifying information is information indicating the presence of hidden setting item information.
- the non-display setting item information is setting item information that is not displayed in the setting item display area.
- the remote control device is the remote control device according to the seventh aspect, and a plurality of setting item information is displayed in the setting item display area.
- the non-display setting item specifying information is displayed around the setting item information displayed near one end in the longitudinal direction of the setting item display area.
- the setting item information displayed near the other end in the longitudinal direction of the setting item display area is not displayed.
- a remote control device is the remote control device according to any of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the control unit receives a predetermined signal transmitted from the management device.
- the display mode of various information displayed on the display unit is switched.
- the control unit is connected to the management apparatus via a communication network.
- a remote control device is the remote control device according to any of the first to eighth aspects, wherein the control unit receives a predetermined signal transmitted from the management device.
- the setting items that can be selected by function keys are limited.
- the control unit is connected to the management apparatus via a communication network.
- the remote control device it is possible for the operator to make various settings with only function keys smaller than the number of setting item information (setting items) to be displayed.
- the operator can perform the same setting as the conventional one using a physical key having a smaller number than the conventional one.
- the number of physical keys constituting the remote control device can be reduced as compared with the conventional one.
- a simple operation method can be provided to the operator.
- the degree of freedom in design of the remote control device and the increase in the size of the remote control device are suppressed. Therefore, usability, designability, and compactness can be improved.
- the remote control device can further improve usability, design, and compactness.
- the remote control device can further improve usability, design, and compactness.
- the remote control device can further improve usability and versatility.
- the remote control device can improve manageability and security.
- the schematic block diagram of the air-conditioner to which the remote control which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is applied The block diagram which showed typically about the network comprised in an air conditioner.
- the schematic diagram which showed an example of the preset temperature switching table The schematic diagram which showed an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display part at the time of preset temperature switching mode.
- the schematic diagram which showed an example of the operation mode switching table The schematic diagram which showed an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display part at the time of driving
- the schematic diagram which showed an example of the operation mode table The schematic diagram which showed another example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display part at the time of driving
- the schematic diagram which showed an example of the air volume switching table The schematic diagram which showed an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display part at the time of air volume switching mode.
- the flowchart which showed an example of the flow which the control mode of a remote control part changes.
- a remote control device hereinafter referred to as a remote controller 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
- the following embodiments are specific examples of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the invention.
- directions such as up, down, left, or right mean the directions shown in FIG.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioner 100 (air conditioner, heat pump device) to which a remote controller 30 is applied.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the network 110 configured in the air conditioner 100.
- the air conditioner 100 has a refrigerant circuit and realizes air conditioning in the target space by performing a vapor compression refrigeration cycle operation.
- the air conditioner 100 has a cooling mode, a heating mode, a dehumidification mode, and the like as operation modes, and performs a cooling operation, a heating operation, a dehumidification operation, and the like according to the selected operation mode.
- the air conditioner 100 mainly includes an outdoor unit 10, an indoor unit 20, and a remote controller 30.
- a refrigerant circuit is configured by connecting the outdoor unit 10 and the indoor unit 20 through a gas communication pipe GP and a liquid communication pipe LP.
- the outdoor unit 10 and the indoor unit 20 are connected by a cable cb1, and the indoor unit 20 and the remote controller 30 are connected by a cable cb2, thereby forming a network 110 (see FIG. 2). ).
- the air conditioner 100 is configured to be communicable with the management server 90 by connecting the remote controller 30 to the communication network NW1 via the cable cb3.
- the communication network NW1 is a LAN (Local Area Network) and / or a WAN (Wide Area Network).
- the management server 90 is a computer that functions as a centralized management device that comprehensively manages the operation of the air conditioner 100.
- the management server 90 is installed in a centralized management room or a management center away from the target space where the air conditioner 100 is installed. Operations of the outdoor unit 10, the indoor unit 20, and the remote controller 30 can be controlled by transmitting various commands from the management server 90 via the communication network NW1.
- the air conditioner 100 can switch the state of each setting item by inputting a command to the remote controller 30 or the management server 90.
- the setting items of the air conditioner 100 include, for example, an operation mode, a setting temperature, a setting air volume, a setting air direction, menu setting items (eco full automatic setting, timer setting, and language setting).
- FIG. 3 is an external view of the remote controller 30 when viewed from the front (when in use).
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a schematic configuration of the remote controller 30.
- the remote controller 30 is fixed to, for example, a side wall in the target space (indoor).
- the remote controller 30 functions as an input device for the user to input various instructions for switching the operating state of the air conditioner 100. More specifically, the remote controller 30 allows the user to input to the air conditioner 100 a command for switching each setting item of the air conditioner 100 (for example, operation mode, set temperature, set air volume, wind direction, menu setting item, etc.). Functions as an interface.
- the remote controller 30 also functions as a display device that displays the operating state of the air conditioner 100.
- the remote controller 30 is a so-called wired remote control device, and is connected to the indoor unit controller 22 via the cable cb2.
- the remote controller 30 is connected to the communication network NW1 via the cable cb3, and is connected to the management server 90 via the communication network NW1 so as to be communicable.
- the indoor unit control unit 22 (see FIG. 1) is a microcomputer configured with a CPU, a memory, and the like, and controls the operation of each actuator of the indoor unit 20.
- the remote controller 30 has a casing 40 that constitutes its outer shell.
- the casing 40 includes a physical key 50 as an input unit, a liquid crystal display unit 60 (display unit) as a display unit, a communication unit 68, and a remote control unit 70.
- the casing 40 is a thin housing made of synthetic resin, for example, and has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front (when used).
- the casing 40 is formed with a central opening 41 that exposes the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the central portion of one main surface thereof.
- the casing 40 is formed with an upper opening 42 that exposes a key top of a start / stop switching key 51 (described later) at an upper portion of the central opening 41.
- the casing 40 is formed with a first opening 43 and a second opening 44 for exposing a key top of a function key 52 (described later) immediately below the central opening 41.
- the casing 40 is formed with a third opening 45 and a fourth opening 46 that expose a key top of a change key 53 (described later) in the vicinity of the right side of the central opening 41.
- the physical key 50 is a push-type button for inputting a command when pressed by the user.
- the physical key 50 has, for example, a key top made of synthetic resin, and the key top is exposed from each opening (42-46) formed in the casing 40.
- the physical key 50 mainly includes an on / off switching key 51, a plurality (here, two) function keys 52, and a plurality (here, two) change keys 53.
- the start / stop switching key 51 is a button for mainly inputting a command for starting the operation of the air conditioner 100 and a command for stopping the operation.
- the start / stop switch key 51 is a physical key 50 exposed from the upper opening 42, and is disposed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller 30 has, as function keys 52, a first function key 52a (hereinafter referred to as “F1 key 52a”) and a second function key 52b (hereinafter referred to as “F2 key 52b”).
- F1 key 52a a first function key 52a
- F2 key 52b a second function key 52b
- the F1 key 52a and the F2 key 52b are arranged so as to be lined up in the left-right direction.
- the F1 key 52a is the physical key 50 exposed from the first opening 43, and is arranged on the left side of the F2 key 52b.
- the F2 key 52b is a physical key 50 exposed from the second opening 44, and is disposed on the right side of the F1 key 52a.
- Each function key 52 varies in function assigned according to the situation, and is used for general purposes when making each setting of the air conditioner 100.
- the function key 52 functions as a setting item selection key (setting item switching key) used when selecting a setting item to be set.
- a setting item selection key setting item switching key
- an object corresponding to a left arrow or a right arrow
- Symbol is printed.
- a selection corresponding to the left arrow is printed on the key top of the F1 key 52a because the selection is made by moving leftward based on the input of the F1 key 52a.
- a symbol corresponding to the right arrow is printed on the key top of the F2 key 52b.
- the function key 52 is a determination key for determining the setting contents during setting of the setting item, a cancel key for canceling, a non-setting key for switching the setting item to the non-setting state, or setting the setting item to the setting state depending on the situation. Functions as a setting key for switching.
- the change key 53 (setting state change key) is used when changing the setting state of each setting item, and is used when changing the setting state.
- the remote controller 30 has a first change key 53 a and a second change key 53 b as change keys 53.
- the first change key 53a and the second change key 53b are arranged so as to be lined up and down.
- the first change key 53a is the physical key 50 exposed from the third opening 45, and is disposed on the upper side of the second change key 53b.
- the second change key 53b is the physical key 50 exposed from the fourth opening 46, and is disposed below the first change key 53a.
- the change key 53 is assigned a fixed function (state change function for changing the numerical value, type, stage, and level of each setting item).
- a fixed function state change function for changing the numerical value, type, stage, and level of each setting item.
- an object a symbol corresponding to an up arrow or a down arrow
- the change key 53 corresponds to a fixed key whose function assigned according to the situation does not change.
- a predetermined input signal is output to the remote control unit 70.
- a start / stop switch signal is output to the remote control unit 70.
- an F1 input signal is output to the remote control unit 70
- the F2 key 52b is pressed
- an F2 input signal is output to the remote control unit 70.
- the first change key 53 a is pressed
- a first change input signal is output to the remote control unit 70
- the second change key 53 b is pressed, a first change input signal is output to the remote control unit 70.
- the liquid crystal display unit 60 includes a full dot matrix liquid crystal display panel and three primary color LED backlights (not shown).
- the liquid crystal display unit 60 can switch the luminance of the backlight in two steps of strong and weak by changing the output.
- the liquid crystal display unit 60 is supplied with a predetermined drive voltage from the remote controller control unit 70, thereby lighting or blinking the backlight with a specified luminance and displaying a predetermined image in a specified region. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 60 stops the display by stopping the supply of the drive voltage output from the remote controller control unit 70.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 (FIG. 5 shows a display example in a standby mode to be described later).
- the liquid crystal display unit 60 includes a plurality of (mainly four) display areas. Specifically, the liquid crystal display unit 60 includes a first display area 61, a second display area 62, a third display area 63, and a fourth display area 64. Each display area is arranged in the downward direction in the order of the first display area 61, the fourth display area 64, the second display area 62, and the third display area 63 in a front view. More specifically, the third display area 63 is located in the vicinity immediately above each function key 52. The fourth display area 64 is arranged adjacent to the left of each change key 53.
- the first display area 61 and the second display area 62 are areas for displaying guidance information that is convenient for viewers such as operators and users, and notification information that requires notification regarding maintenance or abnormality of the air conditioner 100. It is.
- FIG. 5 shows a state where installation location information including text information “meeting room 1” specifying the target space in which the air conditioner 100 (indoor unit 20) is installed is displayed in the first display area 61.
- FIG. 5 shows a state where filter sign information including text information “filter sign” prompting replacement of the filter of the indoor unit 20 is displayed in the second display area 62.
- the third display area 63 (setting item display area) is, for example, setting item tab ta (setting item information) that is information relating to setting items that can be set by the operator, and information relating to functions assigned to the function keys 52. This is an area for displaying (function tab).
- setting item tab ta setting item information
- This is an area for displaying (function tab).
- a plurality of (four) setting item tabs ta (specifically, text information “temperature” indicating the set temperature) ”
- the set temperature tab ta1 including the text information“ mode ”indicating the operation mode
- the set air volume tab ta3 including the text information“ air volume ”indicating the set air volume
- the text information“ wind direction ” indicates the set air direction.
- the setting wind direction tabs ta4) including them are displayed side by side in the left-right direction.
- the third display area 63 is further divided into a plurality of (here, six) areas defined in advance in the control program, and predetermined information is displayed in each area.
- the third display area 63 is divided into a first area 63a, a second area 63b, a third area 63c, a fourth area 63d, a fifth area 63e, and a sixth area 63f.
- the set temperature tab ta1 is displayed in the second area 63b
- the operation mode tab ta2 is displayed in the third area 63c
- the setting is set in the fourth area 63d.
- An air volume tab ta3 is displayed, a set wind direction tab ta4 is displayed in the fifth area 63e, and a substantially triangular shape (having vertices on the top and bottom and right) indicates that the next set item tab ta is hidden in the sixth area 63f.
- a triangle icon (right icon IC1) is displayed.
- the fourth display area 64 (setting state display area) is an area for displaying, for example, information relating to the setting state of each setting item, the state relating to the outside air temperature or room temperature, and the switching content when the setting state is switched.
- FIG. 5 shows a state in which a plurality (six) pieces of information are displayed in the fourth display area 64. Specifically, in FIG.
- information including a graphic indicating the level of the set air volume that has been set (setting air volume information), including a graphic indicating the state of the set air flow that has been set (setting air direction information), setting Operation mode information including text information “cooling” indicating the set operation mode, set temperature information including text information “set temperature 26” indicating the set temperature value, and text information “ Outside temperature information including “outside temperature 30” and room temperature information including text information “room temperature 28” indicating the state of the room temperature are displayed in the fourth display area 64.
- the fourth display area 64 is divided into a plurality of (here, six) areas defined in advance in the control program, and predetermined information is displayed in each area. Specifically, the fourth display area 64 is divided into an eleventh area 64a, a twelfth area 64b, a thirteenth area 64c, a fourteenth area 64d, a fifteenth area 64e, and a sixteenth area 64f.
- the eleventh area 64a is located at the upper left part of the fourth display area 64.
- a graphic (icon) indicating the set air volume level is displayed in the eleventh area 64a as set air volume information.
- region 64b is located in the uppermost right part in the 4th display area
- the thirteenth region 64c is located between the eleventh region 64a and the twelfth region 64b in the fourth display region 64. In FIG. 5, the text information “cooling” is displayed in the thirteenth region 64c as operation mode information.
- the fourteenth area 64d is located below the thirteenth area 64c in the fourth display area 64.
- the text information “set temperature 26” indicating the set temperature state set is the fourteenth area as set temperature information.
- 64d The fifteenth area 64e is located at the lowermost left part of the fourth display area 64.
- text information “outside air temperature 30” indicating the state of the outside air temperature is displayed in the fifteenth area 64e as the outside air temperature information.
- the sixteenth area 64f is located at the lowermost right part of the fourth display area 64.
- text information “room temperature 28” indicating the room temperature state is displayed in the fifteenth area 64e as room temperature information.
- the communication unit 68 is a communication module including a signal receiving circuit that receives signals from the indoor unit control unit 22 and the management server 90, and a signal transmission circuit that transmits signals to the indoor unit control unit 22 and the management server 90. is there.
- the remote control unit 70 is a microcomputer configured with a CPU, a memory, and the like.
- the remote controller controller 70 is connected to the indoor unit controller 22 via the cable cb2. Further, the remote control unit 70 is supplied with power from a power supply unit (not shown) via a power supply wiring (not shown). Further, the remote controller 70 is electrically connected to the start / stop switch key 51, the F1 key 52a, the F2 key 52b, the first change key 53a, and the second change key 53b through a wiring pattern.
- the remote control unit 70 has a plurality of control modes. Specifically, the remote controller 70 has a standby mode, a set temperature switching mode, an operation switching mode, an air volume switching mode, an air direction switching mode, a menu setting switching mode, etc.) as control modes. The remote control unit 70 transitions to a predetermined control mode depending on the situation, and executes a corresponding process.
- the remote control unit 70 mainly includes a first storage unit 701, a second storage unit 702, a third storage unit 703, a fourth storage unit 704, a fifth storage unit 705, a sixth storage unit 706, A communication control unit 707, an input control unit 708, a display control unit 709, and a mode switching control unit 710 are included (see FIG. 4).
- First storage unit 701 holds a control program that defines the processing of each unit in the remote control unit 70.
- a coordinate range is defined for each display area (first display area 61-fourth display area 64) in the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the control program stored in the first storage unit 701 can be changed via an external device such as the management server 90. That is, in the control program stored in the first storage unit 701, the administrator inputs a predetermined update command to the management server 90 as necessary, and the update command (update signal) is transmitted via the communication network NW1. It is updated by being transmitted to 30.
- the second storage unit 702 includes a control mode determination flag 702a that identifies which control mode the remote control 30 is transitioning to.
- the control mode determination flag 702a includes a predetermined number of bits, and specifies the transition control mode.
- the mode of the control mode determination flag 702a is switched by the mode switching control unit 710.
- the third storage unit 703 is information (setting temperature information, operation mode information, setting air volume information, and setting air direction information) related to the setting state of each setting item (operation mode, setting temperature, setting air volume, and setting air direction) in the air conditioner 100. Etc.), information related to menu setting items in the air conditioner 100, additional information related to the air conditioner 100 (installation location information related to the installation location, filter sign information for notifying filter replacement, etc.), and transmitted from the indoor unit control unit 22 Information relating to the outside air temperature (outside air temperature information) and information relating to room temperature (room temperature information) are stored separately. Each information stored in the third storage unit 703 is appropriately updated by the input control unit 708.
- Fourth storage unit 704 In the fourth storage unit 704, information transmitted to the outdoor unit control unit 12, the indoor unit control unit 22, or the management server 90 is stored in a predetermined storage area.
- the outdoor unit control unit 12 (see FIG. 1) is a microcomputer configured with a CPU, a memory, and the like, and controls the operation of each actuator of the outdoor unit 10.
- the fifth storage unit 705 stores a plurality of tables used in the processing of each unit. Each table stored in the fifth storage unit 705 can be changed via an external device such as the management server 90. That is, in each table stored in the fifth storage unit 705, the administrator inputs a predetermined update command to the management server 90 as necessary, and the update command (update signal) is transmitted to the remote controller via the communication network NW1. It is updated by being transmitted to 30.
- the sixth storage unit 706 stores an on / off switching signal, an F1 input signal, an F2 input signal, a first change input signal, and a second change input signal output from each physical key 50 in a predetermined area. More specifically, the sixth storage unit 706 is provided with a signal determination flag corresponding to each signal. Each signal determination flag is appropriately updated by the input control unit 708.
- the sixth storage unit 706 is provided with a start / stop switching flag 706a whose state changes in response to an input of the start / stop switching signal.
- the start / stop switch flag 706a is set when a start / stop switch signal is input in the operation stop state (when the start / stop switch key 51 is input).
- the start / stop switch flag 706a is cleared when a start / stop switch signal is input in the operating state.
- the sixth storage unit 706 is provided with an F key flag 706b whose state changes in response to the input of the F1 input signal and the F2 input signal.
- the F key flag 706b has a predetermined number of bits, and stores a variable A that can determine the input state of the F1 input signal and the F2 input signal.
- the variable A is incremented by 1 when the F1 input signal is input, and is incremented by -1 when the F2 input signal is input.
- the sixth storage unit 706 is provided with a change key flag 706c whose state changes in response to the input of the first change input signal and the second change input signal.
- the change key flag 706c has a predetermined number of bits, and stores a variable B that can determine the input states of the first change input signal and the second change input signal.
- the variable B is incremented by 1 when the first change input signal is inputted, and is incremented by -1 when the second change input signal is inputted.
- the communication control unit 707 communicates with the outdoor unit control unit 12, the indoor unit control unit 22, and the management server 90 via the communication unit 68 using a predetermined protocol.
- the communication control unit 707 stores a signal (for example, information related to outside air temperature or information related to room temperature) transmitted from the indoor unit control unit 22 and the management server 90 in a predetermined storage area of the third storage unit 703.
- the communication control unit 707 transmits information related to the setting state of each setting item stored in the third storage unit 703 to the indoor unit control unit 22 at a predetermined timing.
- the communication control unit 707 sends the information related to each setting state to the indoor unit control unit 22 at the timing when the information related to the setting state of any setting item stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated. Send to.
- the indoor unit control part 22 can grasp
- the communication control unit 707 is configured to transmit information related to the setting state of each setting item stored in the third storage unit 703 to the indoor unit control unit 22 periodically (for example, every 3 seconds). May be.
- Input control unit 708 Based on the received start / stop switching signal, F1 input signal, F2 input signal, first change input signal, and second change input signal, the input control unit 708 receives each flag (start / stop switch flag 706a, F key flag 706b and change key flag 706c) are updated.
- the input control unit 708 receives a latest signal among the received start / stop switching signal, F1 input signal, F2 input signal, first change input signal, and second change input signal. If no further signal is received, the variable A of the F key flag 706b and the variable B of the change key flag 706c are updated to zero.
- the input control unit 708 is configured to be able to measure time.
- the input control unit 708 based on the updated content, the standby table TB1 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. (Described later) is updated.
- Display control unit 709 is a functional unit that controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the display control unit 709 controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 according to the transition control mode.
- the display control unit 709 controls the display state of the liquid crystal display unit 60 by supplying or blocking a predetermined drive voltage to the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- Mode switching control unit 710 is a functional unit that performs overall control of control mode switching.
- the mode switching control unit 710 controls the control mode determination flag in the second storage unit 702 according to the state of each flag (start / stop switching flag 706a, F key flag 706b, and change key flag 706c) stored in the sixth storage unit 706. Switching the control mode is controlled by switching the state of 702a.
- the remote control unit 70 has a plurality of control modes (specifically, a standby mode, a set temperature switching mode, an operation switching mode, an air volume switching mode, an air flow switching mode, and a menu setting switching). Mode). The remote control unit 70 transitions to a predetermined control mode depending on the situation, and executes a corresponding process.
- the standby mode is a control mode that transitions to standby mode (when the air conditioner 100 is in an operating state, when an operation related to setting change is not performed). Specifically, the remote control unit 70 is in a case where the start / stop switching flag 706a is set (that is, in an operating state) and the variable A of the F key flag 706b is 0 (that is, the F1 key 52a). (When no input is made). In the standby mode, the remote control unit 70 displays the information stored in the third storage unit 703 along the standby table TB1 stored in the fifth storage unit 705 so that the liquid crystal display unit 60 is displayed. To control the operation.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the standby table TB1.
- the standby table TB1 the contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the standby mode are registered.
- the standby table TB1 shown in FIG. 6 the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the respective display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information specifying the display mode is registered in addition to the display contents in each display area.
- the contents of the standby table TB1 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- the set temperature switching mode is a control mode that changes when the set temperature is switched. More specifically, the remote control unit 70 changes the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b by 1 or decreases by 1 during the transition to the standby mode (that is, the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b is input once). Or when the value of the variable A increases by 1 (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input once) during the transition to the operation switching mode.
- the remote controller 30 shifts to the set temperature switching mode when the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b is input in the standby mode. Therefore, the F1 key 52a and the F2 key 52b shift to the set temperature switching mode in the standby mode. It can be said that a function to be set (that is, a setting item selection function or a setting item switching function for selecting a set temperature as a setting item for setting) is assigned.
- the remote controller 30 shifts to the set temperature switching mode when the F1 key 52a is input in the operation switching mode, the F1 key 52a is assigned a function for shifting to the set temperature switching mode in the operation switching mode. It can be said that.
- the remote control unit 70 displays each information stored in the third storage unit 703 along the set temperature switching table TB2 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. The operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 is controlled.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the set temperature switching table TB2.
- the contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the set temperature switching mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the row corresponding to each display area so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- the set temperature switching table TB2 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information (highlighted display information) for determining whether or not to highlight each display information is defined. For example, in the set temperature switching table TB2 shown in FIG. 7, highlight information is defined in a row corresponding to the second area 63b so that the set temperature tab ta1 in the second area 63b is highlighted.
- the set temperature switching table TB2 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information designating a display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered. Note that the contents of the set temperature switching table TB2 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the set temperature switching mode.
- text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the set temperature switching table TB2 shown in FIG. 7, and the set temperature tab ta1 is displayed in the second area 63b.
- the operation mode tab ta2 is displayed in the third area 63c
- the set air volume tab ta3 is displayed in the fourth area 63d
- the set air direction tab ta4 is displayed in the fifth area 63e
- the right icon IC1 is displayed in the sixth area 63f.
- a state in which text information “set temperature 26” is displayed as set temperature information in the fourteenth area 64d is shown.
- the set temperature tab ta1 displayed in the second area 63b is displayed in the standby mode in relation to the fact that the highlight information is defined in the set temperature switching table TB2 shown in FIG.
- highlighting is performed by performing reverse display (that is, black and white reverse display).
- only the set temperature information is displayed in the fourth display area 64.
- the setting item tab ta related to the setting item (setting temperature) being set is highlighted in the third display area 63, and only the information (setting temperature information) related to the setting item being set is displayed in the fourth display area 64. Is displayed, the operator can easily determine that the set temperature is being set in the set temperature switching mode (that is, the set temperature is selected as a setting item for setting). ing.
- the set temperature switching mode the set temperature is switched based on the value of the variable B of the change key flag 706c (that is, based on the input of the change key 53). Specifically, when the value of the variable B increases by 1 in the set temperature switching mode (that is, when the first change key 53a is input once), the remote controller control unit 70 is stored in the third storage unit 703. Update the set temperature value by one.
- the mode transitions to the set temperature switching mode, and the variable B When the value increases by 1, the value of the set temperature stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to 27 ° C.
- the text information that was “26” in FIG. 8 is updated to “27”.
- the remote controller control unit 70 sets the set temperature stored in the third storage unit 703. 1 is subtracted and updated. For example, in a state where the set temperature is set to 28 ° C. (that is, a state where the set temperature value stored in the third storage unit 703 is 28 ° C.), the mode transitions to the set temperature switching mode, and the variable B When the value is decreased by 1, the set temperature value stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to 27 ° C. As a result, the text information is updated to “27” with respect to the set temperature information displayed in the fourteenth area 64d. As a result, an image as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the numerical range that can be set for the set temperature is 18-30 (° C.), and the remote controller 70 adds and subtracts the set temperature value exceeding the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the numerical range. Do not do.
- the remote control unit 70 shifts to the set temperature switching mode based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b, and switches the set temperature based on the input of the first change key 53a or the second change key 53b. For this reason, the operator can select the set temperature as a setting item related to the setting by inputting the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b and selecting the set temperature tab ta1, and the first change key 53a and the second change key 53a The set temperature can be switched via the change key 53b.
- the operation switching mode is a control mode that changes when the operation mode is switched. Specifically, the remote control unit 70 changes when the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b decreases by 1 during the transition to the set temperature switching mode (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input once), or When the value of the variable A is increased by 1 during the transition to the air volume switching mode (that is, when the F1 key 52a is input once), the transition is made to the operation switching mode.
- the remote controller 70 shifts to the operation switching mode when the F2 key 52b is input in the set temperature switching mode, the F2 key 52b functions to shift to the operation switching mode in the set temperature switching mode (ie, It can be said that a setting item selection function or a setting item switching function for selecting an operation mode is assigned as a setting item related to the setting.
- the remote controller 70 shifts to the operation switching mode when the F1 key 52a is input in the air volume switching mode, the F1 key 52a is assigned a function for shifting to the operation switching mode in the air volume switching mode. It can be said.
- the remote control unit 70 displays the liquid crystal display so that each piece of information stored in the third storage unit 703 is displayed along the operation mode switching table TB3 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. The operation of the unit 60 is controlled.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation mode switching table TB3.
- the operation mode switching table TB3 contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the operation switching mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- highlighted display information is defined for each display information in addition to the display contents in each display area.
- highlight information is defined in the row corresponding to the third region 63c so that the operation mode tab ta2 in the third region 63c is highlighted.
- the operation mode switching table TB3 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information specifying the display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered.
- the contents of the operation mode switching table TB3 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the operation switching mode.
- the text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as the installation location information in the first display area 61
- the set temperature tab ta1 is displayed in the second area 63b.
- the operation mode tab ta2 is displayed in the third area 63c
- the set air volume tab ta3 is displayed in the fourth area 63d
- the set air direction tab ta4 is displayed in the fifth area 63e
- the right icon IC1 is displayed in the sixth area 63f.
- a state in which text information “cooling” is displayed as operation mode information in the fourteenth area 64d is shown.
- the operation mode tab ta2 displayed in the third area 63c is displayed in the standby mode in relation to the fact that the highlight information is defined in the operation mode switching table TB3 shown in FIG.
- highlighting is performed by performing reverse display (that is, black and white reverse display).
- only the operation mode information is displayed in the fourth display area 64.
- information relating to the setting item (operation mode) being set is highlighted in the third display area 63, and only information relating to the setting item (operation mode) being set is displayed in the fourth display area 64.
- the operator can easily determine that the operation mode is being set in the operation switching mode (that is, the operation mode is selected as a setting item for setting).
- the operation mode is switched according to the definition content of the operation mode table TB4 based on the value of the variable B of the change key flag 706c (that is, based on the input of the change key 53).
- FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation mode table TB4.
- the operation mode table TB4 the relationship between the type of operation mode and the setting order is defined.
- the first cooling mode is assigned as the setting order
- the second heating mode is assigned
- the third dehumidification mode is assigned
- the fourth ventilation mode is assigned
- the fifth ventilation mode is assigned. Yes.
- the remote controller control unit 70 sets the operation mode stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by adding 1 to the setting order related to the type is switched to the type of the operation mode to which it is assigned and updated.
- the operation mode is the cooling mode
- the type of operation mode stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the heating mode to which the setting order 2 is assigned.
- the text information included in the operation mode information displayed in the fourteenth area 64d is updated from “cooling” to “heating”.
- an image as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller control unit 70 sets the type of the operation mode stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by subtracting 1 from the setting order is switched to the assigned operation mode type and updated.
- the operation mode is changed to the operation switching mode.
- the type of operation mode stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the heating mode to which the setting order 2 is assigned.
- the text information included in the operation mode information displayed in the fourteenth region 64d is updated from “dehumidification” to “heating”.
- an image as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller control unit 70 transitions to the operation switching mode based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b, and switches the type of the operation mode based on the input of the first change key 53a or the second change key 53b. Therefore, the operator can select the operation mode as the setting item related to the setting by inputting the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b and selecting the operation mode tab ta2, and the first change key 53a and the second change key 53a The operation mode can be switched via the change key 53b.
- the air volume switching mode is a control mode that changes when the set air volume is switched. Specifically, the remote control unit 70 changes the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b by 1 during the transition to the operation switching mode (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input once) or the wind direction. When the value of the variable A is increased by 1 during the transition to the switching mode (that is, when the F1 key 52a is input once), the mode is switched to the air volume switching mode.
- the F2 key 52b Since the remote controller 70 shifts to the set temperature switching mode when the F2 key 52b is input in the operation switching mode, the F2 key 52b functions to shift to the air volume switching mode in the operation switching mode (ie, setting). It can be said that a setting item selection function or a setting item switching function for selecting a set air volume is assigned as a setting item related to the above.
- the remote controller 70 shifts to the set temperature switching mode when the F1 key 52a is input in the wind direction switching mode, the F1 key 52a is assigned a function for shifting to the air volume switching mode in the wind direction switching mode. It can be said that.
- the remote control unit 70 displays the liquid crystal display so that each information stored in the third storage unit 703 is displayed along the air volume switching table TB5 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. The operation of the unit 60 is controlled.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the air volume switching table TB5.
- the air volume switching table TB5 the contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the air volume switching mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the respective display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- highlighted display information is defined for each display information.
- highlight information is defined in a row corresponding to the fourth area 63d so that the set air volume tab ta3 in the fourth area 63d is highlighted.
- the air volume switching table TB5 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information designating a display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered.
- the contents of the air volume switching table TB5 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the air volume switching mode.
- the text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the air volume switching table TB5 shown in FIG. 14, and the set temperature tab ta1 is displayed in the second area 63b.
- the operation mode tab ta2 is displayed in the third area 63c
- the set air volume tab ta3 is displayed in the fourth area 63d
- the set air direction tab ta4 is displayed in the fifth area 63e
- the right icon IC1 is displayed in the sixth area 63f.
- 14 shows how the set air volume information including a graphic showing the set state of the set air volume (in the middle of the air volume) is displayed in the 14 area 64d.
- the set air volume tab ta3 displayed in the fourth area 63d is displayed in the standby mode in relation to the fact that the highlight information is defined in the air volume switching table TB5 shown in FIG.
- highlighting is performed by performing reverse display (that is, display that is reversed in black and white).
- the fourth display area 64 only the set air volume information is displayed.
- the information (setting air volume tab ta3) related to the setting item (setting air volume) being set in the third display area 63 is highlighted, and the setting item (setting air volume) being set is related to the fourth display area 64.
- the set air volume is switched according to the definition content of the air volume table TB6 based on the value of the variable B of the change key flag 706c (that is, based on the input of the change key 53).
- FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the air volume table TB6.
- the relationship between the air flow level (level) and the setting order is defined.
- the setting order is “minimum” first, “small” second, “medium” third, “large” fourth, and “maximum” fifth. Is assigned.
- the remote control unit 70 sets the set air volume stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by adding 1 to the setting order related to the stage is switched to the stage of the assigned air volume and updated. For example, in a state where the set air volume is “medium” (that is, a state where the stage of the set air volume stored in the third storage unit 703 is “medium” where the setting order 3 is assigned), the air volume switching is performed.
- the mode is changed and the value of the variable B increases by 1
- the stage of the set air volume stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the air volume “high” to which the setting order 4 is assigned.
- the stage of the set air volume shown in the graphic included in the set air volume information displayed in the 14th area 64d is updated from “medium” to “large”. Thereby, an image as shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote control unit 70 sets the stage of the set air volume stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by subtracting 1 from the setting order related to the above is switched to the assigned air volume level and updated.
- the stage of the set air volume stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the set air volume “large” to which the setting order 4 is assigned.
- the stage of the set air volume shown in the graphic included in the set air volume information displayed in the 14th area 64d is updated from “maximum” to “large”.
- the remote controller control unit 70 shifts to the air volume switching mode based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b, and switches the stage of the set air volume based on the input of the first change key 53a or the second change key 53b. For this reason, the operator can select the set air volume as a setting item related to the setting by inputting the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b and selecting the set air volume tab ta3, and the first change key 53a and the second The set air volume can be switched via the change key 53b.
- the wind direction switching mode is a control mode that changes when the set wind direction is switched. Specifically, the remote control unit 70 changes the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b by 1 during the transition to the air volume switching mode (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input once) or the menu. When the value of the variable A is incremented by 1 during the transition to the setting switching mode (that is, when the F1 key 52a is input once), the transition to the wind direction switching mode is made.
- the remote control unit 70 shifts to the wind direction switching mode when the F2 key 52b is input in the air volume switching mode. Therefore, the F2 key 52b has a function (i.e., setting for switching to the wind direction switching mode in the air volume switching mode). It can be said that a setting item selection function or a setting item switching function for selecting a setting wind direction is assigned as the setting item.
- the remote control unit 70 shifts to the operation switching mode when the F1 key 52a is input in the menu setting switching mode, the F1 key 52a is assigned a function to shift to the wind direction switching mode in the menu setting switching mode. It can be said that.
- the remote control unit 70 displays the liquid crystal display so that each piece of information stored in the third storage unit 703 is displayed along the wind direction switching table TB7 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. The operation of the unit 60 is controlled.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the wind direction switching table TB7.
- the wind direction switching table TB7 contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the wind direction switching mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- highlighted display information is defined for each display information in addition to the display contents in each display area.
- highlight information is defined in a row corresponding to the fifth area 63e so that the set wind direction tab ta4 in the fifth area 63e is highlighted.
- the wind direction switching table TB7 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information specifying the display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered.
- the contents of the wind direction switching table TB7 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the wind direction switching mode.
- the text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as the installation location information in the first display area 61
- the set temperature tab ta1 is displayed in the second area 63b.
- the operation mode tab ta2 is displayed in the third area 63c
- the set air volume tab ta3 is displayed in the fourth area 63d
- the set air direction tab ta4 is displayed in the fifth area 63e
- the right icon IC1 is displayed in the sixth area 63f.
- the 14th area 64d shows a state in which the set wind direction information including a figure indicating the set state of the set air volume (in the wind direction drooping state) is displayed.
- the set wind direction tab ta4 displayed in the fifth area 63e is displayed in the standby mode in relation to the fact that the highlight information is defined in the wind direction switching table TB7 shown in FIG.
- highlighting is performed by performing reverse display (that is, display that is reversed in black and white).
- the fourth display area 64 only the set wind direction information is displayed.
- the information (setting wind direction tab ta4) related to the setting item (setting wind direction) being set in the third display area 63 is highlighted, and the setting item (setting wind direction) being set is related to the fourth display area 64.
- the set wind direction is switched according to the definition content of the wind direction table TB8 based on the value of the variable B of the change key flag 706c (that is, based on the input of the change key 53).
- FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the wind direction table TB8.
- the relationship between the wind direction stage and the setting order is defined.
- the setting order is “bottom” first, “bottom” second, “middle” third, “top” fourth, “top” fifth. "Is assigned.
- the remote controller control unit 70 changes the set wind direction stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by adding 1 to the setting order related to the stage is switched to the assigned wind direction stage and updated. For example, in a state where the set wind direction is “medium” (that is, a state where the set wind direction stage stored in the third storage unit 703 is the wind direction “middle” to which the setting order 3 is assigned), the wind direction is switched.
- the mode is changed and the value of the variable B increases by 1
- the setting wind direction stage stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the wind direction “up” to which the setting order 4 is assigned.
- the stage of the set wind direction shown in the graphic included in the set wind direction information displayed in the fourteenth area 64d is updated from “medium” to “up”.
- an image as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller control unit 70 performs the set wind direction stage stored in the third storage unit 703.
- the setting order obtained by subtracting 1 from the setting order related to is switched to the assigned setting wind direction stage and updated. For example, in a state where the set wind direction stage is “top” (that is, the set wind direction stage stored in the third storage unit 703 is “top” to which the setting order 5 is assigned).
- the mode changes to the switching mode and the value of the variable B is decremented by 1 the set wind direction stage stored in the third storage unit 703 is updated to the set wind direction “up” to which the setting order 4 is assigned.
- the stage of the set wind direction shown in the graphic included in the set wind direction information displayed in the fourteenth area 64d is updated from “top” to “up”.
- an image as shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller 70 shifts to the wind direction switching mode based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b, and switches the set wind direction stage based on the input of the first change key 53a or the second change key 53b. For this reason, the operator can select the setting wind direction as a setting item related to the setting by inputting the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b and selecting the setting wind direction tab ta4. The first change key 53a and the second change key 53a The set wind direction can be switched via the change key 53b.
- the menu setting switching mode is a control mode that changes when the menu setting item is switched.
- the menu setting items include eco-full automatic setting for reducing power consumption, language setting for setting a display language in the liquid crystal display unit 60, timer setting for stopping operation after a specified time elapses, and the like.
- the setting item tab ta (menu setting tab ta5) related to the menu setting item is not displayed in the third display area 63 in the standby mode. It has become. That is, in the remote controller 30, when the visibility is considered from the relationship between the display area of the third display area 63 and the size of the setting item tab ta, five or more setting item tabs ta are displayed in the third display area 63. It is difficult. For this reason, the menu setting tab ta5 that is not frequently used is not displayed in the control mode other than the menu setting switching mode (that is, the menu setting tab ta5 is not used in the control mode other than the menu setting switching mode). This corresponds to “non-display setting item information” described in the claims).
- the sixth area 63f (that is, the setting wind direction tab ta4 displayed near the right end of the third display area 63).
- the right icon IC1 is displayed around (right adjacent area), it is indirectly indicated that the menu setting tab ta5 is hidden next to the setting wind direction tab ta4 (see FIG. 5 and the like).
- the viewer and operator of the liquid crystal display unit 60 hide the setting item tab ta (menu setting tab ta5) in addition to the setting item tab ta displayed in the third display area 63 (that is, the setting item tab ta5).
- the presence of the menu setting tab ta5) (that is, the right icon IC1 corresponds to “non-display setting item specifying information” described in the claims).
- the remote control unit 70 changes the menu when the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b decreases by 1 (ie, when the F2 key 52b is input once) during the transition to the wind direction switching mode. Transition to the setting switching mode. Note that the remote control unit 70 shifts to the menu setting switching mode when the F2 key 52b is input in the wind direction switching mode, and thus the F2 key 52b has a function of shifting to the menu setting switching mode in the wind direction switching mode (ie, It can be said that a setting item selection function or a setting item switching function for selecting a menu setting item is assigned as a setting item related to the setting.
- the remote control unit 70 operates the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that predetermined menu setting items are displayed along the menu setting display table TB9 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. Control.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the menu setting display table TB9.
- the menu setting display table TB9 display contents in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 are registered in the menu setting switching mode.
- the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- menu setting display table TB9 in addition to the display contents in each display area, highlighted display information is defined for each display information.
- the setting item tab ta (menu setting tab ta5) including the text information “menu” in the fifth area 63e corresponds to the fifth area 63e.
- Highlight information is defined in the row.
- the menu setting display table TB9 in addition to the display contents in each display area, information for specifying a display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered.
- the contents of the menu setting display table TB9 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the menu setting switching mode.
- text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as setting place information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the menu setting display table TB9 shown in FIG.
- a triangle with a vertex on the left) (left icon IC2)
- an operation mode tab ta2 in the second area 63b
- a set air volume tab ta3 in the third area 63c
- a set air direction tab ta4 in the fourth area 63d.
- the menu setting tab ta5 is displayed in the fifth area 63e, and the text information “menu setting” indicating that the menu setting item is being set and the text information relating to each menu setting item are displayed in the fourteenth area 64d.
- a state in which information (menu setting information) including “eco-automatic”, “language setting”, and “timer setting” is displayed is shown.
- the menu setting tab ta5 displayed in the fifth area 63e is displayed in reverse (that is, in association with the fact that highlight information is defined in the menu setting display table TB9 shown in FIG.
- the display is highlighted by performing black-and-white inversion.
- the fourth display area 64 only menu setting information is displayed. In this way, information (menu setting tab ta5) related to the setting item (menu setting item) being set in the third display area 63 is highlighted, and the setting item (menu setting item) being set in the fourth display area 64 is highlighted.
- the operator is setting the menu setting item in the menu setting switching mode (that is, the menu setting is selected as the setting item for setting). Can be easily discriminated.
- the menu setting tab ta5 is a setting item tab ta that is not normally displayed (hidden), but is displayed in the menu setting switching mode.
- the other setting item tab ta to be displayed is not displayed in the menu setting switching mode. That is, in the remote controller 30, it is difficult to display five or more setting item tabs ta in the third display region 63 because of the relationship between the display region of the third display region 63 and the size of the setting item tab ta. Any setting item tab ta other than the menu setting tab ta5 is hidden in the third display area 63.
- the left side of the third display area 63 in the set temperature tab ta1 (that is, the control mode before the transition to the menu setting switching mode).
- the set temperature tab ta1) displayed in the vicinity of the end is hidden in the third display area 63, and the other set item tabs ta are moved one by one from the display state in the standby mode to the left area.
- the left icon IC2 is displayed in the first area 63a (that is, the area around the operation mode tab ta2 displayed in the vicinity of the left end of the third display area 63 (next to the left)), so that the operation mode tab is displayed.
- the set temperature tab ta1 is hidden before (left side) ta2.
- the viewer and the operator of the liquid crystal display unit 60 grasp that the setting item tab ta (setting temperature tab ta1) is hidden in addition to the setting item tab ta displayed in the third display area 63. It is easy to do. That is, in the menu setting switching mode, the set temperature tab ta1 corresponds to “non-display setting item information” recited in the claims, and the left icon IC2 corresponds to “non-display setting item specifying information”.
- the menu setting related to the setting (that is, selected) according to the definition content of the menu table TB10 based on the value of the variable B of the change key flag 706c (that is, based on the input of the change key 53).
- the item is switched.
- FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the menu table TB10.
- the relationship between the menu setting item to be selected and the setting order is defined.
- “eco full automatic setting” is assigned first
- “language setting” is assigned second
- “timer setting” is assigned third.
- the remote controller control unit 70 is based on a change in the value of the variable B in the menu setting switching mode, and a lower-level control mode (specifically, the eco full automatic setting is set in the menu setting switching mode). Transition to any one of the eco full automatic setting selection mode, the language setting selection mode related to language setting, and the timer setting selection mode related to timer setting).
- the remote control unit 70 increases or decreases 1 in the value of the variable B in the menu setting switching mode (that is, when one of the first change key 53a and the second change key 53b is input). , Transition to eco full automatic setting selection mode.
- the eco full automatic setting selection mode is a control mode for determining whether or not to set the eco full automatic setting.
- the remote control unit 70 operates the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that each information is displayed in accordance with the eco full automatic setting selection table TB11 stored in the fifth storage unit 705. Control.
- FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the eco full automatic setting selection table TB11.
- the eco full automatic setting selection table TB11 contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the eco full automatic setting selection mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the row corresponding to each display area so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information specifying a display mode is registered. .
- the contents of the eco full automatic setting selection table TB11 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the eco full automatic setting selection mode.
- the text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as the installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the eco full automatic setting selection table TB11 shown in FIG.
- a cancel tab ta6 including text information “cancel” for specifying canceling of the automatic setting is displayed, and a determination including text information “decision” for determining to set the eco full automatic setting in the fifth area 63e Tab ta7 is displayed.
- information in which the text information “eco-automatic” is highlighted
- Eco full automatic highlight information is displayed.
- the eco full automatic setting selection mode it is decided to set the eco full automatic setting based on the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b (that is, based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b) or cancel. It is decided whether to do. Specifically, when the value of the variable A is increased by 1 (that is, when the F1 key 52a is input) in the eco full automatic setting selection mode, the remote control unit 70 cancels the eco full automatic setting setting, and the menu Transition to the setting switching mode. On the other hand, when the value of the variable A is decreased by 1 (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input) in the eco full automatic setting selection mode, the remote control unit 70 determines to set the eco full automatic setting.
- a cancel function for canceling the eco full automatic setting setting is assigned to the F1 key 52a, and a determination function for determining to set the eco full automatic setting to the F2 key 52b is provided. It is assigned to the F2 key 52b. Then, the cancel tab ta6 and the determination tab ta7 are displayed in the third display area 63 in such a manner that the function assigned to the function key 52 can be discriminated.
- the eco fully automatic setting mode is a control mode for switching the setting of the eco fully automatic setting.
- the remote control unit 70 controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that each information is displayed in accordance with the eco full automatic setting table TB12 stored in the fifth storage unit 705 in the eco full automatic setting mode. .
- FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the eco full automatic setting table TB12.
- the eco fully automatic setting table TB12 contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the eco fully automatic setting mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the rows corresponding to the respective display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information specifying a display mode (size, coordinate range, etc.) is registered in addition to the display contents in each display area.
- the contents of the eco fully automatic setting table TB12 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the eco full automatic setting mode.
- the text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as the installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the eco full automatic setting table TB12 shown in FIG. 27, and the eco full automatic is displayed in the second area 63b.
- a non-setting tab ta8 including text information “non-setting” specifying switching of the setting to the non-setting state is displayed, and text information “setting” specifying switching of the eco full automatic setting to the setting state is displayed in the fifth area 63e.
- a setting tab ta9 including is displayed. In FIG.
- the 14th area 64d shows a setting screen for determining whether the setting of the eco-automatic automatic setting is set to a set state (valid state) or a non-set state (invalid state). Therefore, information (eco full automatic setting switching information) in which text information “eco full automatic non-set / set?” Is displayed is displayed.
- the eco full automatic setting state is switched based on the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b (that is, based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b). Specifically, when the value of the variable A is increased by 1 (that is, when the F1 key 52a is input) in the eco fully automatic setting mode, the remote control unit 70 sets the eco fully automatic setting state to the non-setting state, Transition to the menu setting switching mode. On the other hand, when the value of the variable A is decreased by 1 (that is, when the F2 key 52b is input) in the eco fully automatic setting mode, the remote control unit 70 sets the eco fully automatic setting state to the setting state and switches the menu setting. Transition to mode.
- a non-setting switching function for setting the eco full automatic setting state to the non-setting state is assigned to the F1 key 52a, and the eco full automatic setting state is set to the F2 key 52b.
- a setting switching function is assigned to the F2 key 52b.
- the non-setting tab ta8 and the setting tab ta9 are displayed in the third display area 63 in such a manner that the function assigned to the function key 52 can be discriminated.
- a lower eco-automatic setting mode is provided. That is, the remote control 30 is provided with hierarchical control modes. In relation to this, in the liquid crystal display unit 60, displayed images are switched hierarchically.
- the language setting selection mode is a control mode for determining whether or not to set a display language (language setting) in the remote controller 30.
- the remote control control unit 70 controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that each piece of information is displayed in accordance with the language setting selection table TB13 stored in the fifth storage unit 705.
- FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the language setting selection table TB13.
- the language setting selection table TB13 contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the language setting selection mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the lines corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information for specifying a display mode is registered in the language setting selection table TB13.
- the contents of the language setting selection table TB13 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the language setting selection mode.
- text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as installation location information in the first display area 61, and eco-automatic setting is set in the second area 63b.
- a cancel tab ta6 including text information “cancel” that specifies canceling the setting is displayed, and a determination tab ta7 including text information “decision” for determining to set the eco full automatic setting in the fifth area 63e Is displayed.
- information (language setting highlighted display information) in which text information “language setting” is highlighted to indicate that it is a setting screen for determining whether or not to perform language setting. ) Is displayed.
- the remote controller 70 determines that the language setting is to be set, and the language setting selection mode Transition to a lower control mode (language setting mode). That is, in the language setting selection mode, a cancel function for canceling the language setting is assigned to the F1 key 52a, and a decision function for determining that language setting is to be performed for the F2 key 52b is assigned to the F2 key 52b.
- the language setting mode is a control mode for switching the language setting.
- the remote control unit 70 controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that each piece of information is displayed according to the language setting table TB14 stored in the fifth storage unit 705.
- FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the language setting table TB14.
- contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the language setting mode are registered.
- the display contents are individually defined in the lines corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information specifying the display mode is registered in the language setting table TB14.
- the contents of the language setting table TB14 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the language setting mode.
- text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the language setting table TB14 shown in FIG. 31, and the settable languages in the fourteenth area 64d.
- Information (set language list information) including text information “Japanese”, “English”, and “Chinese” indicating a list (here, Japanese, English, and Chinese) is displayed.
- the mode changes to a lower Japanese setting mode. Specifically, when the value of the variable B is increased or decreased by 1 in the language setting mode (that is, when the first change key 53a or the second change key 53b is input), the remote control unit 70 changes the setting language. Transition to Japanese setting mode that determines whether or not to select Japanese.
- the mode changes to the English setting mode for determining whether or not to select the setting language as English.
- the mode changes to the Chinese setting mode for determining whether or not to select the setting language as Chinese. To do.
- the setting language is changed to the Japanese setting mode.
- a Japanese setting mode, an English setting mode, and a Chinese setting mode are provided as lower control modes.
- the lower control modes in the language setting mode include other modes (for example, a Spanish setting mode for determining whether or not to select the setting language as Spanish, or a setting language depending on the display language variation). It is also possible to provide a Korean language setting mode for determining whether or not to select Korean.
- Japanese setting mode will be described as a representative example of the lower control mode in the language setting mode.
- the remote control unit 70 controls the operation of the liquid crystal display unit 60 so that each piece of information is displayed in accordance with the Japanese language setting table TB15 stored in the fifth storage unit 705.
- FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the Japanese setting table TB15.
- contents to be displayed in each display area (61-64) of the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the Japanese setting mode are registered.
- display contents are individually defined in the lines corresponding to the display areas so that the display contents shown in FIG.
- information for specifying a display mode is registered in the Japanese setting table TB15.
- the contents of the Japanese setting table TB15 can be updated via an external device such as the management server 90.
- FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in the Japanese language setting mode.
- text information “meeting room 1” is displayed as installation location information in the first display area 61 in accordance with the contents of the Japanese setting table TB15 shown in FIG. 33, and the setting language is set in the second area 63b.
- a non-setting tab ta8 including text information “non-setting” for canceling switching to a word is displayed, and a setting tab ta9 including text information “setting” specifying switching the setting language to Japanese is displayed in the fifth area 63e. It is displayed.
- the text information “Japanese” is highlighted in the set language list information to indicate that the 14th area 64d is a setting screen for determining whether or not to select Japanese as the set language. Information (Japanese selection information) is shown.
- whether to set the language to Japanese or cancel is determined based on the value of the variable A of the F key flag 706b (that is, based on the input of the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b). .
- the remote control unit 70 cancels setting the setting language to Japanese, Transition to language setting mode.
- the value of variable A is decreased by 1 in the Japanese setting mode (that is, when F2 key 52b is input)
- remote control unit 70 determines that the setting language is Japanese and switches the menu setting. Transition to mode.
- a non-setting switching function for not setting Japanese as a setting language is assigned to the F1 key 52a
- a setting switching function for setting Japanese as a setting language for the F2 key 52b is an F2 key. 52b.
- the non-setting tab ta8 and the setting tab ta9 are displayed in the third display area 63 in such a manner that the function assigned to the function key 52 can be discriminated.
- a lower language setting mode is provided in the lower language setting selection mode of the menu setting switching mode, and further lower language setting mode, English setting mode, and Chinese setting mode are provided in the language setting mode.
- the remote control 30 is provided with hierarchical control modes. In relation to this, in the liquid crystal display unit 60, displayed images are switched hierarchically.
- FIG. 35, FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are flowcharts showing an example of the flow of control mode transition of the remote control unit 70 (FIGS. 35, 36 and 36). In FIG. 37, the lower control mode in the menu setting switching mode is not shown).
- the remote control unit 70 transitions the control mode according to the flow of steps S101 to S121 shown in FIGS. 35, 36, and 37. Steps S101 to S121 are merely examples, and can be appropriately changed according to the design specifications.
- step S101 when the operation start command is not input via the start / stop switching key 51 (that is, in the case of NO), the remote controller control unit 70 remains in step S101.
- the remote controller 70 proceeds to step S102.
- step S102 the remote controller control unit 70 transitions to the standby mode (or maintains the standby mode). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.
- step S103 the remote control unit 70 returns to step S102 when the remote control unit 70 does not input the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b (ie, NO). On the other hand, if the F1 key 52a or the F2 key 52b is input (that is, YES), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S104.
- step S104 the remote controller control unit 70 transitions to the set temperature switching mode (or maintains the set temperature switching mode). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.
- step S105 the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S106 when the setting of the set temperature is not completed (ie, NO). On the other hand, when the setting of the set temperature is completed (that is, YES), the remote controller control unit 70 returns to step S102.
- step S106 if the F2 key 52b is not input (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S104. On the other hand, when the F2 key 52b is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S107.
- step S107 the remote control unit 70 transitions to the operation switching mode (or maintains the operation switching mode). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.
- step S108 if the setting of the operation mode is not completed (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, when the setting of the operation mode is completed (that is, in the case of YES), remote control control unit 70 returns to step S102.
- step S109 if the F1 key 52a is not input (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, when the F1 key 52a is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S104.
- step S110 if the F2 key 52b is not input (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S107. On the other hand, when the F2 key 52b is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S111.
- step S111 the remote controller control unit 70 transitions to the air volume switching mode (or maintains the air volume switching mode). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S112.
- step S112 if the setting of the set air volume is not completed (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, when the setting of the set air volume is completed (ie, YES), the remote controller control unit 70 returns to step S102.
- step S113 if the F1 key 52a is not input (ie, NO), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the F1 key 52a is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S107.
- step S114 if the F2 key 52b is not input (ie, NO), the remote controller control unit 70 returns to step S111. On the other hand, when the F2 key 52b is input (ie, YES), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S115.
- step S115 the remote controller control unit 70 transitions to the wind direction switching mode (or maintains the wind direction switching mode). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.
- step S116 if the setting of the set wind direction is not completed (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S117. On the other hand, when the setting of the set air volume is completed (ie, YES), the remote controller control unit 70 returns to step S102.
- step S117 if the F1 key 52a is not input (ie, NO), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, when the F1 key 52a is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote controller control unit 70 returns to step S111.
- step S118 if the F2 key 52b is not input (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S115. On the other hand, when the F2 key 52b is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote controller control unit 70 proceeds to step S119.
- step S119 the remote control unit 70 transitions to the menu setting switching mode (or maintains the menu setting switching mode). Then, it progresses to step S120.
- step S120 if the setting of the menu setting item is not completed (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 proceeds to step S121. On the other hand, when the setting of the menu setting item is completed (that is, in the case of YES), remote control control unit 70 returns to step S102.
- step S121 if the F1 key 52a is not input (ie, NO), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S119. On the other hand, when the F1 key 52a is input (that is, in the case of YES), the remote control unit 70 returns to step S115.
- the physical key 50 (specifically the start / stop switching key 51, the F1 key 52a, the F2 key 52b, the first change key 53a, and The total number of second change keys 53b) is 5, which is smaller than the conventional one.
- the number of function keys 52 is two, that is, an F1 key 52a and an F2 key 52b, and is configured to be smaller than the number of setting items (setting item tab ta) displayed in the third display area 63 (here, four). Has been.
- the operation method is simply configured, and it is possible to provide an intuitive and easy operation method to the operator.
- the functions required for the remote controller 30 to realize various functions of the air conditioner 100 can be exhibited. That is, superior operability is realized without degrading the function as compared with the conventional case, and the usability is excellent.
- the size of the physical keys 50 in the remote controller 30 is configured to be larger than the conventional one.
- the dimension in the width direction (length in the left-right direction) of each physical key 50 is configured to be one third or more of the dimension in the width direction of the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the height dimension (length in the vertical direction) of each physical key 50 is configured to be one quarter or more of the height dimension of the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- the remote controller 30 is configured with a small number of physical keys 50, thereby improving the degree of freedom in design selection. That is, it also has a function of improving design.
- the remote controller 30 is configured with a small number of physical keys 50, whereby the casing 40 can be configured compactly. That is, it also has a function of improving compactness.
- the remote controller 30 displays an image on the liquid crystal display unit 60 based on various tables stored in the fifth storage unit 705 in each control mode. It is configured to be. That is, the remote controller 30 can arbitrarily change the image displayed in each control mode by changing the definition contents of various tables.
- the various tables can be updated by an administrator inputting an update command via the management server 90.
- the remote controller 30 is configured such that the administrator can arbitrarily change the display content and display mode according to the installation environment. As a result, the display considering the visibility and operability of the operator can be arbitrarily performed in real time, and the versatility is excellent.
- each table stored in the fifth storage unit 705 by defining text information in a language other than Japanese, it is also possible to display an image using language information other than Japanese. is there.
- FIGS. 38 to 41 an example of an image including English text information is displayed as an image in the standby mode.
- the temperature is expressed in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius.
- each table stored in the fifth storage unit 705 by defining text information as graphic information, it is possible to display an image instead of the text information as graphic information.
- FIGS. 40 and 41 show a state where a setting item tab ta including graphic information instead of text information is displayed as an image in the standby mode.
- the remote controller 30 is configured to be able to display a desired image in a predetermined situation by changing the contents of various tables stored in the fifth storage unit 705.
- the administrator when installed in a target space that is temporarily used by an unspecified number of users (for example, a hotel room or a rental room), the administrator sets the control mode in advance before using the user. By shifting to the setting mode, the user can perform an operation from an image as shown in FIG. Thereby, regardless of the language used by the operator, the operation can be easily performed, and versatility and usability are improved.
- the remote controller 30 can limit the setting items that can be set according to the operator so that the administrator does not set the setting items that the administrator does not want to set for the operator. It is configured. For example, by defining the notation content of each table stored in the fifth storage unit 705 without including information that is not desired to be set, information that is not desired to be set is not displayed. It is also possible to display an image. As a result, the administrator can restrict the operation content for the operator, and the manageability and security are improved.
- the operation mode tab ta2 is not displayed in the third display area 63 as an image in the standby mode. This prevents the operator from changing the operation mode setting.
- the setting item tab ta displayed in the third display area 63 is displayed in a state in which the setting temperature control mode is changed so that only the set temperature can be set. Absent. Thus, the operator can set only the set temperature, and the switching of other setting items is restricted.
- the numerical value of the set temperature is displayed in the fourteenth area 64d
- the text information “raise” is displayed in the thirteenth area 64c to indicate that the set temperature is increased by the input of the first change key 53a.
- the text information “decrease” is displayed in the second display area 62 to indicate that the set temperature is decreased by the input of the 2 change key 53b.
- the number of physical keys including function keys is small from the viewpoint of improving design and compactness.
- the conventional remote control device there are not a few physical keys including function keys, and the degree of freedom in design is restricted, and the size of the remote control device is increased, and the downsizing is restricted.
- the remote controller control unit 70 sequentially selects setting items to be set in accordance with the input of the function key 52, and the number of function keys 52 relates to the setting items that can be set.
- the number of setting items (setting item tab ta) displayed in the third display area 63 for displaying information is smaller.
- the setting items related to the setting are sequentially selected and displayed as the setting item tab ta on the liquid crystal display unit 60 based on the input of the function keys 52 smaller than the number of setting items (setting item tab ta) to be displayed. It has become.
- the operator can make various settings with only the function keys 52 smaller than the number of setting items (setting item tab ta) to be displayed.
- the number of physical keys 50 is suppressed without using software keys composed of a touch screen or the like, and the cost can be reduced.
- the remote controller control unit 70 switches the selection of setting items each time the function key 52 is input. As a result, each time the function key 52 is input, the setting item being selected is switched. That is, each time the operator inputs the function key 52, the setting item related to the setting and the setting item tab ta to be displayed are sequentially switched. Thus, the same setting as before can be performed with the minimum necessary physical keys 50. Therefore, the number of physical keys 50 constituting the remote controller 30 can be particularly reduced compared to the conventional case.
- the function key 52 is located near (directly below) the third display area 63. More specifically, the function key 52 is disposed at a position closer to the third display area 63 than the fourth display area 64. Further, the function key 52 is disposed at a position closer to the third display area 63 than the other physical keys 50. Thereby, the operator can easily visually recognize the third display area 63 while operating the function key 52. Thus, the setting item (setting item tab ta) being selected can be easily identified while the operator operates the function key 52.
- the change key 53 arranged separately from the function key 52 is included in the physical key 50, and the remote controller control unit 70 relates to the setting item being selected according to the input of the change key 53. Increase / decrease value, change stage or change mode. Accordingly, it is possible to easily change the setting state of the setting item being selected with the minimum necessary fixed keys. That is, it is possible to perform the same setting as before with the minimum necessary physical key 50. As a result, in configuring the remote controller 30, the number of physical keys 50 can be particularly reduced compared to the conventional case.
- the remote controller control unit 70 changes information related to the setting state of the setting item displayed in the fourth display area 64 based on the input of the function key 52.
- the remote controller control unit 70 changes information related to the setting state of the setting item displayed in the fourth display area 64 based on the input of the function key 52.
- the number of setting item tabs ta smaller than the number of setting items that can be set is displayed in the third display area 63, and information indicating the presence of the non-displaying setting item tab ta (non-display)
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 which is display setting item specifying information) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60.
- a plurality of setting item tabs ta are displayed in the third display area 63, and the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 (non-display setting item specifying information) is the longitudinal direction (left and right) of the third display area 63.
- the setting item tab ta non-display setting item information
- the setting item tab ta displayed near the other end in the longitudinal direction of the three display area 63 is configured not to be displayed. Accordingly, even when the number of setting item tabs ta displayed is smaller than the number of setting items that can be set, the operator can easily specify the setting item tab ta that is not displayed. As a result, the operability is particularly excellent.
- the remote controller control unit 70 is configured to be able to switch the display mode of various information displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 by receiving the update command transmitted from the management server 90. Yes.
- information can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in a display mode according to the characteristics of the operator.
- the display considering the visibility and operability of the operator can be arbitrarily performed in real time, and usability and versatility are improved.
- a display mode according to the attribute of the user It is configured to be able to change.
- the display language can be easily and flexibly switched.
- the remote controller control unit 70 is configured to be able to limit the setting items that can be selected by the function key 52 by receiving the update command transmitted from the management server 90.
- This allows the administrator to limit the setting items that can be set according to the operator so that the setting items that the administrator does not want to set for the operator are not set by the operator. Yes. That is, the administrator can restrict the operation content for the operator. For example, when it is installed in a space where a user temporarily stays, such as an accommodation facility such as a hotel or a rental room (that is, a space where the user and the administrator do not match), the user's operation is arbitrarily restricted. It is possible.
- the remote control 30 was applied to the air conditioner 100 as an air conditioning apparatus or a heat pump system, it is not limited to this.
- the remote controller 30 may be applied to a water heater, a water cooler, a dehumidifier, or the like as a heat pump system including a refrigerant circuit.
- the remote controller 30 may be applied to an air conditioner such as a ventilation device or an air purifier that does not include a refrigerant circuit.
- the liquid crystal display unit 60 includes the first display area 61, the second display area 62, the third display area 63, and the fourth display area 64.
- the display area included in the liquid crystal display unit 60 may include other display areas instead of or in addition to any of these.
- the third display area 63 includes a first area 63a to a sixth area 63f
- the fourth display area 64 includes an eleventh display area 64a to a sixteenth area 64f.
- the third display area 63 and the fourth display area 64 may include other areas instead of or in addition to any of these. Any of these areas can be omitted as appropriate according to the design specifications.
- the highlight information is highlighted by highlighting the predetermined information displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in association with the definition of the highlight information in the various tables stored in the fifth storage unit 705. It had been.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to be highlighted by being displayed in another display mode.
- highlighting may be performed by enlarging and displaying information in which highlighting information is defined.
- the highlight information may be highlighted by flashing information.
- the highlight display may be performed by changing the display color of information in which the highlight display information is defined.
- the change key 53 is configured as a fixed key having a fixed function. However, if the total number of function keys 52 and change keys 53 is less than the number of setting item tabs ta displayed in the third display area 63, the change key 53 is not a fixed key, and the function according to the situation. You may comprise as a function key which switches.
- the function key 52 is arranged directly below the third display area 63.
- the arrangement position of the function key 52 is not necessarily limited to this, and can be appropriately changed according to the design specification.
- the third display region 63 may be disposed immediately above the third display region 63.
- it may be arranged on the left or right side of the third display area 63.
- a numerical value range, type, or level that can be set is displayed as a list on the liquid crystal display unit 60, and a desired numerical range, type, or level is changed from the displayed list. It may be configured to set each setting item by being selected by the input of.
- the operation switching control mode not the display modes shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 (that is, the display mode in which only the selected type is displayed) but a list of selectable operation mode types as shown in FIG. 44 is displayed. May be. Then, any type may be determined based on the input of the change key 53.
- the text information “cooling”, “heating”, “fan”, “dehumidification”, and “automatic” are displayed as a list of types of operation modes that can be set in the fourteenth area 64d. As the cooling mode is selected based on the input to the key 53, the text information “cooling” is highlighted.
- the number of setting item tabs ta (setting items) displayed in the third display area 63 is four or less.
- the number of setting item tabs ta displayed in the third display area 63 may be five or more as long as it is displayed in an easily visible manner in the third display area 63.
- the number of setting item tabs ta displayed in the third display area 63 may be less than four as long as it is larger than the number of function keys 52.
- the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 in each control mode are determined by the table stored in the fifth storage unit 705.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 may be defined by a control program stored in the first storage unit 701. In such a case, the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 60 is changed in each control mode by updating the control program.
- the remote controller 30 has the start / stop switching key 51 as the physical key 50.
- the start / stop switch key 51 is not necessarily required, and can be omitted as appropriate by substituting with another physical key 50.
- the function key 52 may have the function of the start / stop switching key 51 when the operation is stopped or in the standby mode.
- the remote controller 30 is a so-called wired remote control device, and is connected to the indoor unit controller 22 via the cable cb2.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the remote controller 30 may be a wireless type remote control device that communicates with the indoor unit control unit 22 by wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays.
- the remote controller 30 is configured to be communicable with the management server 90 by being connected to the communication network NW1 via the cable cb3.
- the remote controller 30 may be configured to be communicable with the management server 90 by being connected to the communication network NW1 by wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays.
- the remote controller 30 communicates with the management server 90 via the outdoor unit 10 or the indoor unit 20. It may be configured to be possible.
- the F1 key 52a and the F2 key 52b are provided as function keys 52, and the number of function keys 52 is two in total.
- the number of function keys 52 can be changed as appropriate according to design specifications.
- the number of function keys 52 may be three or more as long as it is smaller than the number of setting item tabs ta displayed in the third display area 63, or may be one.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 which is information (non-display setting item specifying information) indicating the presence of the non-display setting item tab ta
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 is not necessarily displayed in such a manner
- the display mode of the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 is a display that can indicate the presence of the non-display setting item tab ta.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 may be displayed so as to have an arrow shape instead of a triangular shape.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 is not necessarily displayed as a graphic or a symbol, and may be displayed in a form including text information.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 as information indicating the presence of the non-display setting item tab ta is displayed in the third display area 63.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 is not necessarily displayed in the third display area 63, and may be displayed in another display area.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 as the non-display setting item specifying information may be displayed in the second display area or the fourth display area 64.
- the right icon IC1 or the left icon IC2 is not necessarily displayed, and may be appropriately omitted depending on the situation.
- the third display region 63 is configured to extend in the left-right direction (that is, the longitudinal direction of the third display region 63 is the left-right direction).
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the third display region 63 can be changed as appropriate according to the design specifications.
- the third display region 63 may be configured to extend along the vertical direction (that is, the longitudinal direction of the third display region 63 is the vertical direction).
- the present invention can be used for a remote control device of an air conditioner or a heat pump device.
- Remote control (remote control device) 40 casing 50: physical key 51: start / stop switching key 52: function key 52a: F1 key (first function key) 52b: F2 key (second function key) 53: Change key (setting state change key) 53a: first change key (setting state change key) 53b: second change key (setting state change key) 60: Liquid crystal display (display) 61: First display area 62: Second display area 63: Third display area (setting item display area) 63a: first area 63b: second area 63c: third area 63d: fourth area 63e: fifth area 63f: sixth area 64: fourth display area (setting state display area) 64a: 11th region 64b: 12th region 64c: 13th region 64d: 14th region 64e: 15th region 64f: 16th region 68: communication unit 70: remote control unit (control unit) 90: Management server (management device) 100: air conditioner 110: network 706a: start / stop switching flag 706b: F key flag 706c:
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Description
図1は、リモコン30を適用されたエアコン100(空気調和装置、ヒートポンプ装置)の概略構成図である。図2は、エアコン100において構成されるネットワーク110について模式的に示したブロック図である。
図3は、正面視(使用時)におけるリモコン30の外観図である。図4は、リモコン30の概略構成を模式的に示したブロック図である。
ケーシング40は、例えば合成樹脂製の薄型の筐体であり、正面視(使用時)において略矩形を呈している。ケーシング40は、その一方主面の中央部分において、液晶表示部60を露出させる中央開口部41を形成されている。また、ケーシング40は、中央開口部41の上部において、発停切換キー51(後述)のキートップを露出させる上開口部42を形成されている。また、ケーシング40は、中央開口部41の直下において、ファンクションキー52(後述)のキートップを露出させる第1開口部43及び第2開口部44が形成されている。また、ケーシング40は、中央開口部41の右側近傍において、変更キー53(後述)のキートップを露出させる第3開口部45及び第4開口部46が形成されている。
物理キー50は、ユーザが押下することによりコマンドを入力するプッシュ式ボタンである。物理キー50は、例えば合成樹脂製のキートップを有しており、当該キートップが、ケーシング40に形成された各開口部(42-46)から露出している。物理キー50は、主として、発停切換キー51と、複数(ここでは2つ)のファンクションキー52と、複数(ここでは2つ)の変更キー53と、を含んでいる。
本実施形態において、液晶表示部60は、フルドットマトリクス液晶表示パネルと、3原色LEDバックライトと、を有している(図示省略)。液晶表示部60は、出力を変更することで、バックライトの輝度を強・弱の2段階で切り換えることが可能である。
通信部68は、室内ユニット制御部22及び管理サーバ90から信号を受信する信号受信回路と、室内ユニット制御部22及び管理サーバ90に対して信号を送信する信号送信回路と、を含む通信モジュールである。
リモコン制御部70は、CPUやメモリ等で構成されるマイクロコンピュータである。リモコン制御部70は、ケーブルcb2を介して室内ユニット制御部22と接続されている。また、リモコン制御部70は、図示しない電力供給配線を介して電源部(図示省略)から電力の供給を受ける。また、リモコン制御部70は、配線パターンを介して、発停切換キー51、F1キー52a、F2キー52b、第1変更キー53a、及び第2変更キー53bと電気的に接続されている。
第1記憶部701は、リモコン制御部70内の各部の処理を定義した制御プログラムを保持している。制御プログラムにおいては、液晶表示部60における各表示領域(第1表示領域61-第4表示領域64)に関して、座標の範囲が定義されている。第1記憶部701に格納されている制御プログラムは、管理サーバ90等の外部装置を介して変更が可能である。すなわち、第1記憶部701に格納されている制御プログラムは、管理者が必要に応じて管理サーバ90に所定の更新コマンドを入力し、係る更新コマンド(更新信号)が通信ネットワークNW1を介してリモコン30に送信されることにより、更新される。
第2記憶部702は、リモコン30がいずれの制御モードに遷移しているかを特定する制御モード判別フラグ702aを含む。制御モード判別フラグ702aは所定のビット数を含み、遷移している制御モードを特定する。制御モード判別フラグ702aは、モード切換制御部710によって状態を切換えられる。
第3記憶部703は、エアコン100における各設定項目(運転モード、設定温度、設定風量、及び設定風向)の設定状態に係る情報(設定温度情報、運転モード情報、設定風量情報、及び設定風向情報等)、及びエアコン100におけるメニュー設定項目に係る情報、エアコン100に関する付加的情報(設置場所に関する設置場所情報、及びフィルタ交換を報知するためのフィルタサイン情報等)、室内ユニット制御部22から送信される外気温に係る情報(外気温情報)、及び室温に係る情報(室温情報)、を個別に記憶している。第3記憶部703において記憶される各情報は、入力制御部708によって適宜更新される。
第4記憶部704には、室外ユニット制御部12、室内ユニット制御部22又は管理サーバ90に対して送信される情報が所定の記憶領域に格納される。なお、室外ユニット制御部12(図1参照)は、CPUやメモリ等で構成されるマイクロコンピュータであり、室外ユニット10の各アクチュエータの動作を制御する。
第5記憶部705においては、各部の処理において用いられる複数のテーブルが格納されている。第5記憶部705に格納されている各テーブルは、管理サーバ90等の外部装置を介して変更が可能である。すなわち、第5記憶部705に格納されている各テーブルは、管理者が必要に応じて管理サーバ90に所定の更新コマンドを入力し、係る更新コマンド(更新信号)が通信ネットワークNW1を介してリモコン30に送信されることにより、更新される。
第6記憶部706は、各物理キー50から出力される発停切換信号、F1入力信号、F2入力信号、第1変更入力信号、及び第2変更入力信号を所定の領域においてそれぞれ記憶する。より詳細には、第6記憶部706には、各信号に対応する信号判別フラグが設けられている。各信号判別フラグは、入力制御部708によって適宜更新される。
通信制御部707は、通信部68を介して室外ユニット制御部12、室内ユニット制御部22及び管理サーバ90と所定のプロトコルを用いて通信を行う。通信制御部707は、室内ユニット制御部22及び管理サーバ90から送信された信号(例えば外気温に係る情報や室温に係る情報)を第3記憶部703の所定の記憶領域に格納する。
入力制御部708は、受信する発停切換信号、F1入力信号、F2入力信号、第1変更入力信号、第2変更入力信号に基づき、第6記憶部706の各フラグ(発停切換フラグ706a、Fキーフラグ706b、及び変更キーフラグ706c)を更新する。
表示制御部709は、液晶表示部60の動作を制御する機能部である。表示制御部709は、遷移している制御モードに応じて、液晶表示部60の動作を制御する。表示制御部709は、液晶表示部60に対して所定の駆動電圧を供給又は遮断することで液晶表示部60の表示状態を制御する。
モード切換制御部710は、制御モードの切換を統括制御する機能部である。モード切換制御部710は、第6記憶部706に格納されている各フラグ(発停切換フラグ706a、Fキーフラグ706b、及び変更キーフラグ706c)の状態に応じて第2記憶部702における制御モード判別フラグ702aの状態を切換えることで、制御モードの切換を制御する。
リモコン制御部70は、複数の制御モード(具体的には、待受けモード、設定温度切換モード、運転切換モード、風量切換モード、風向切換モード、及びメニュー設定切換モード等)を有している。リモコン制御部70は、状況に応じて所定の制御モードに遷移し、対応する処理を実行する。
待受けモードは、待受け時(エアコン100が運転状態にある場合において、設定変更に係る操作が行われていない状態にある時)に遷移する制御モードである。具体的に、リモコン制御部70は、発停切換フラグ706aが立てられている場合(すなわち、運転状態にある場合)であって、Fキーフラグ706bの変数Aが0の時(すなわち、F1キー52aの入力が行われていない時)に遷移する。リモコン制御部70は、待受けモード時には、第5記憶部705に記憶されている待受けテーブルTB1に沿って、第3記憶部703に記憶されている各情報が表示されるように、液晶表示部60の動作を制御する。
設定温度切換モードは、設定温度の切換時に遷移する制御モードである。具体的に、リモコン制御部70は、待受けモードに遷移している際にFキーフラグ706bの変数Aの値が1増加又は1減少した時(すなわち、F1キー52a又はF2キー52bが1回入力された時)、又は運転切換モードに遷移している際に変数Aの値が1増加した時(すなわち、F2キー52bが1回入力された時)に設定温度切換モードに遷移する。
運転切換モードは、運転モードの切換時に遷移する制御モードである。具体的に、リモコン制御部70は、設定温度切換モードに遷移している際にFキーフラグ706bの変数Aの値が1減少した時(すなわち、F2キー52bが1回入力された時)、又は風量切換モードに遷移している際に変数Aの値が1増加した時(すなわち、F1キー52aが1回入力された時)に運転切換モードに遷移する。
風量切換モードは、設定風量の切換時に遷移する制御モードである。具体的に、リモコン制御部70は、運転切換モードに遷移している際にFキーフラグ706bの変数Aの値が1減少した時(すなわち、F2キー52bが1回入力された時)、又は風向切換モードに遷移している際に変数Aの値が1増加した時(すなわち、F1キー52aが1回入力された時)に風量切換モードに遷移する。
風向切換モードは、設定風向の切換時に遷移する制御モードである。具体的に、リモコン制御部70は、風量切換モードに遷移している際にFキーフラグ706bの変数Aの値が1減少した時(すなわち、F2キー52bが1回入力された時)、又はメニュー設定切換モードに遷移している際に変数Aの値が1増加した時(すなわち、F1キー52aが1回入力された時)に風向切換モードに遷移する。
メニュー設定切換モードは、メニュー設定項目の切換時に遷移する制御モードである。エアコン100においてメニュー設定項目は、消費電力を削減するエコ全自動設定、液晶表示部60における表示言語を設定する言語設定、及び指定した時間の経過後に運転停止をさせるタイマー設定等が含まれる。
具体的には、リモコン制御部70は、メニュー設定切換モードにおいて変数Bの値が1増加又は1減少すると(すなわち、第1変更キー53a及び第2変更キー53bのいずれかを入力されると)、エコ全自動設定選択モードに遷移する。
また、リモコン制御部70は、エコ全自動設定選択モードにおいて変数Bの値が1減少すると(すなわち、第2変更キー53bを入力されると)、言語設定選択モードに遷移する。
図35、図36及び図37は、リモコン制御部70の制御モードが遷移する流れの一例を示したフローチャートである(図35、図36及び図37においては、メニュー設定切換モードにおける下位の制御モードについては図示省略)。リモコン制御部70は、駆動電源を供給されると、図35、図36及び図37に示すステップS101-S121のような流れで制御モードを遷移させる。なお、ステップS101-S121については、あくまでも一例であり、設計仕様に応じて適宜変更が可能である。
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リモコン30においては、物理キー50(具体的には発停切換キー51、F1キー52a、F2キー52b、第1変更キー53a、及び第2変更キー53b)の数が合計5個であり、従来よりも少なく構成されている。特に、ファンクションキー52の数はF1キー52a及びF2キー52bの2個であり、第3表示領域63において表示される設定項目(設定項目タブta)の数(ここでは4個)よりも少なく構成されている。
また、リモコン30では、物理キー50の数が少なく構成されることで、デザイン選択の自由度が向上している。すなわち、デザイン性を向上させる機能をも有している。
また、リモコン30は、各制御モードにおいて、第5記憶部705に格納されている各種テーブルに基づいて、液晶表示部60に画像が表示されるように構成されている。すなわち、リモコン30では、各種テーブルの定義内容を変更することで、各制御モードにおいて表示される画像を任意に変更が可能である。そして、各種テーブルは、管理者が管理サーバ90を介して更新コマンドを入力することで更新が可能である。
このように、テキスト情報に代えて多くの図形情報が表示されることにより、操作者の使用言語に関わらず直感的な操作が可能となり、汎用性及びユーザビリティが向上する。
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上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、ユーザビリティ、デザイン性及びコンパクト性が向上している。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、リモコン制御部70は、ファンクションキー52が入力される度に、設定項目の選択を切り換えている。これにより、ファンクションキー52の入力の都度、選択中の設定項目が切り換わるようになっている。すなわち、操作者がファンクションキー52を入力する度に、設定に係る設定項目及び表示される設定項目タブtaが順次切り換わるようになっている。このことから、必要最低限の物理キー50によって従来と同一の設定を行うことが可能となっている。よって、リモコン30を構成する物理キー50の数を従来と比較して特に少なくすることが可能となっている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、第3表示領域63において、選択中の設定項目に係る情報(設定項目タブta)が色彩の反転により強調表示されるようになっている。特に、第3表示領域63に複数の設定項目タブtaが表示される場合にも、選択中の設定項目に係る設定項目タブtaが第3表示領域63において強調表示されるようになっている。その結果、第3表示領域63において複数の設定項目が表示される場合であっても、操作者が、選択中の設定項目を容易に判別可能となっている。特に、第3表示領域63において複数の設定項目が表示される場合であっても、操作者が、選択中の設定項目を容易に判別可能となっている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30は、ファンクションキー52は、第3表示領域63の近傍(直下)に位置している。より詳細には、ファンクションキー52は、第4表示領域64よりも第3表示領域63に近い位置に配置されている。また、ファンクションキー52は、他の物理キー50よりも第3表示領域63に近い位置に配置されている。これにより、操作者がファンクションキー52を操作しながら第3表示領域63を容易に視認可能となっている。このことから、操作者がファンクションキー52の操作を行いながら選択中の設定項目(設定項目タブta)を容易に識別可能となっている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、ファンクションキー52とは別に配置される変更キー53が物理キー50に含まれ、リモコン制御部70は、変更キー53の入力に応じて、選択中の設定項目に関する数値の増減、段階の変更又はモードの変更を行っている。これにより、必要最低限の固定キーにより、選択中の設定項目の設定状態の変更を行うことが容易に可能となっている。すなわち、必要最低限の物理キー50によって従来と同一の設定を行うことが可能となっている。その結果、リモコン30を構成するうえで、物理キー50の数を従来と比較して特に少なくすることが可能となっている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30は、リモコン制御部70は、ファンクションキー52の入力に基づき、第4表示領域64において表示される設定項目の設定状態に係る情報を変更している。これにより、必要最低限の固定キーにより、設定項目の設定状態の変更を行うことが容易に可能となっている。すなわち、必要最低限の物理キー50によって従来と同一の設定を行うことが可能となっている。その結果、リモコン30を構成するうえで、物理キー50の数を従来と比較して特に少なくすることが可能となっている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、第3表示領域63においては設定可能な設定項目の数よりも少ない数の設定項目タブtaが表示され、非表示の設定項目タブtaの存在を示す情報(非表示設定項目特定情報)である右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2が液晶表示部60において表示されるようになっている。これにより、表示される設定項目タブtaの数が設定可能な設定項目の数よりも少ない場合であっても、操作者が非表示の設定項目タブtaの存在を把握しやすくなっている。その結果、操作性に特に優れている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、第3表示領域63において設定項目タブtaが複数表示され、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2(非表示設定項目特定情報)が第3表示領域63の長手方向(左右方向)の一端近傍に表示される設定項目タブtaの周囲に表示され、第3表示領域63において非表示となっていた設定項目タブta(非表示設定項目情報)が表示される際には第3表示領域63の長手方向の他端近傍に表示される設定項目タブtaが非表示となるように構成されている。これにより、表示される設定項目タブtaの数が設定可能な設定項目の数よりも少ない場合であっても、操作者が非表示の設定項目タブtaを特定しやすくなっている。その結果、操作性に特に優れている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、リモコン制御部70は、管理サーバ90から送信された更新コマンドを受信することで、液晶表示部60において表示される各種情報の表示態様を切り換え可能に構成されている。これにより、液晶表示部60において操作者の特性に応じた表示態様で情報を表示させることが可能となっている。その結果、操作者の視認性及び操作性に配慮した表示をリアルタイム且つ任意に行うことが可能となっており、ユーザビリティ及び汎用性が向上している。例えば、ホテル等の宿泊施設やレンタルルーム等、利用者が一時的に滞在する空間(すなわち、利用者と管理者が一致しない空間)に設置される際に、利用者の属性に応じて表示態様を変更することができるように構成されている。また、多数国で実施される際に、表示言語の切換えを容易且つ柔軟に行うことも可能に構成されている。
上記実施形態に係るリモコン30では、リモコン制御部70は、管理サーバ90から送信された更新コマンドを受信することで、ファンクションキー52によって選択可能な設定項目を限定できるように構成されている。これにより、管理者が、操作者に対して設定されることを望まない設定項目については操作者によって設定されないように、設定可能な設定項目を操作者に応じて限定することが可能となっている。すなわち、管理者が、操作者に対する操作内容を制限することが可能となっている。例えば、ホテル等の宿泊施設やレンタルルーム等、利用者が一時的に滞在する空間(すなわち、利用者と管理者が一致しない空間)に設置される際に、利用者の操作を任意に制限することが可能となっている。
上記実施形態は、以下の変形例に示すように適宜変形が可能である。なお、各変形例は、矛盾が生じない範囲で他の変形例と組み合わせて適用されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、リモコン30は、空気調和装置又はヒートポンプシステムとしてエアコン100に適用されたが、これに限定されない。例えば、リモコン30は、冷媒回路を含むヒートポンプシステムとしての給湯器、冷水器、及び除湿器等に適用されてもよい。また、リモコン30は、冷媒回路を含まない換気装置や空気清浄機等の空気調和装置に適用されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、液晶表示部60は、第1表示領域61と、第2表示領域62と、第3表示領域63と、第4表示領域64と、を含んでいた。しかし、液晶表示部60に含まれる表示領域は、これらのいずれかに代えて、又はこれらとは別に、他の表示領域を含んでいてもよい。
上記実施形態では、第5記憶部705に格納される各種テーブルにおいて強調表示情報が定義されることに関連して、液晶表示部60に表示される所定の情報が反転表示されることで強調表示されていた。しかし、これに限定されず、他の表示態様で表示されることで強調表示されるように構成されてもよい。例えば、強調表示情報を定義された情報が拡大表示されることで強調表示が行われるようにしてもよい。また、例えば、強調表示情報を情報が点滅表示されることで強調表示されるようにしてもよい。また、例えば、液晶表示部60がカラー表示を可能に構成される場合には、強調表示情報を定義された情報の表示カラーを変更することで強調表示が行われるようにしてもよい。
上記実施形態では、変更キー53は、機能が固定の固定キーとして構成されていた。しかし、ファンクションキー52と変更キー53の合計数が第3表示領域63に表示される設定項目タブtaの数より少ない数であれば、変更キー53を固定キーではなく、状況に応じて機能が切り換わるファンクションキーとして構成してもよい。
上記実施形態では、ファンクションキー52は、第3表示領域63の直下に配置されていた。しかし、ファンクションキー52の配置位置は、必ずしもこれに限定されず、設計仕様に応じて適宜変更が可能である。例えば、第3表示領域63が液晶表示部60の最上部分に設けられる場合には第3表示領域63の直上に配置されてもよく、第3表示領域63が液晶表示部60の最左部分や最右部分に設けられる場合には第3表示領域63の直左や直右に配置されてもよい。
設定項目を設定する各制御モードにおいては、設定可能な数値範囲、種別又は段階等を液晶表示部60において一覧表示させ、表示される一覧の中から所望の数値範囲、種別又は段階を変更キー53の入力により選択されることで、各設定項目の設定を行うように構成してもよい。
上記実施形態においては、第3表示領域63において表示される設定項目タブta(設定項目)の数は4つ以内であった。しかし、必ずしもこれに限定されず、第3表示領域63において表示される設定項目タブtaの数は、第3表示領域63において視認しやすい態様で表示される限り5つ以上であってもよい。また、第3表示領域63において表示される設定項目タブtaの数は、ファンクションキー52の数よりも多い限り、4つ未満であってもよい。
リモコン30において表示される画像は、上記実施形態において説明したものに限定されず、他の画像が表示されてもよい。係る場合、表示される内容に応じた制御モード及びテーブルを設けて、ファンクションキー52や変更キー53の入力に基づき処理を実行するように構成すればよい。
上記実施形態では、各制御モードにおいて液晶表示部60において表示される内容は、第5記憶部705に格納されるテーブルによって決定された。しかし、これに限定されず、液晶表示部60において表示される内容は、第1記憶部701に格納される制御プログラムによって定義されてもよい。係る場合、各制御モードにおいて液晶表示部60の表示内容の変更は、制御プログラムを更新することによって行われる。
上記実施形態では、リモコン30は、物理キー50として発停切換キー51を有していた。しかし、発停切換キー51は必ずしも必要ではなく、他の物理キー50で代用することで適宜省略が可能である。例えば、運転停止時や待受けモード時において、発停切換キー51の機能をファンクションキー52に担わせてもよい。
上記実施形態では、リモコン30は、いわゆる有線式のリモートコントロール装置であり、ケーブルcb2を介して室内ユニット制御部22と接続されていた。しかし、これに限定されず、リモコン30は、電波や赤外線を用いた無線通信によって室内ユニット制御部22と通信を行うワイアレスタイプのリモートコントロール装置であってもよい。
上記実施形態では、メニュー設定項目として、エコ全自動設定、言語設定、及びタイマー設定が設けられていた。しかし、これに限定されず、他のメニュー設定項目が設けられてもよいことはもちろんである。係る場合には、メニュー設定項目に応じた制御モード及びテーブルを設けファンクションキー52又は変更キー53の入力に応じて処理を規定すればよい。
上記実施形態では、リモコン30は、ケーブルcb3を介して通信ネットワークNW1に接続されることで管理サーバ90と通信可能に構成されていた。しかし、リモコン30は、電波や赤外線を用いた無線通信により通信ネットワークNW1に接続されることで管理サーバ90と通信可能に構成されてもよい。または、室外ユニット10又は室内ユニット20を通信ネットワークNW1に接続することで管理サーバ90と通信可能に構成した場合には、リモコン30は、室外ユニット10又は室内ユニット20を介して管理サーバ90と通信可能に構成されてもよい。
上記実施形態のリモコン30においては、F1キ-52aとF2キー52bがファンクションキー52として設けられ、ファンクションキー52の数は合計2つであった。しかし、ファンクションキー52の数については、設計仕様に応じて適宜変更が可能である。例えば、ファンクションキー52の数は、第3表示領域63に表示される設定項目タブtaの数より少ない限り、3つ以上であってもよく、1つであってもよい。
上記実施形態のリモコン30においては、非表示の設定項目タブtaの存在を示す情報(非表示設定項目特定情報)である右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2が、略三角形状の図形として表示されていた。しかし、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、必ずしも係る態様で表示される必要はなく、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2の表示態様は、非表示の設定項目タブtaの存在を示すことが可能な表示態様である限り、適宜変更が可能である。例えば、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、三角形状ではなく、矢印形状を呈するように表示されてもよい。また、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、必ずしも図形又は記号として表示される必要はなく、テキスト情報を含む態様で表示されてもよい。
上記実施形態のリモコン30においては、非表示の設定項目タブtaの存在を示す情報(非表示設定項目特定情報)としての右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2が、第3表示領域63に表示されていた。しかし、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、必ずしも第3表示領域63において表示される必要はなく、他の表示領域において表示されてもよい。例えば、非表示設定項目特定情報としての右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、第2表示領域又は第4表示領域64において表示されてもよい。また、右アイコンIC1又は左アイコンIC2は、必ずしも表示される必要はなく、状況に応じて適宜省略されてもよい。
上記実施形態のリモコン30においては、第3表示領域63は、左右方向に延びるように(すなわち、第3表示領域63の長手方向が左右方向となるように)構成されていた。しかし、これに限定されず、第3表示領域63の構成態様については、設計仕様に応じて適宜変更が可能である。例えば、第3表示領域63は、上下方向に沿って延びるように(すなわち、第3表示領域63の長手方向が上下方向となるように)構成されてもよい。
40 :ケーシング
50 :物理キー
51 :発停切換キー
52 :ファンクションキー
52a :F1キー(第1ファンクションキー)
52b :F2キー(第2ファンクションキー)
53 :変更キー(設定状態変更キー)
53a :第1変更キー(設定状態変更キー)
53b :第2変更キー(設定状態変更キー)
60 :液晶表示部(表示部)
61 :第1表示領域
62 :第2表示領域
63 :第3表示領域(設定項目表示領域)
63a :第1領域
63b :第2領域
63c :第3領域
63d :第4領域
63e :第5領域
63f :第6領域
64 :第4表示領域(設定状態表示領域)
64a :第11領域
64b :第12領域
64c :第13領域
64d :第14領域
64e :第15領域
64f :第16領域
68 :通信部
70 :リモコン制御部(制御部)
90 :管理サーバ(管理装置)
100 :エアコン
110 :ネットワーク
706a :発停切換フラグ
706b :Fキーフラグ
706c :変更キーフラグ
707 :通信制御部
708 :入力制御部
709 :表示制御部
710 :モード切換制御部
cb1-cb3 :ケーブル
IC1 :右アイコン(非表示設定項目特定情報)
IC2 :左アイコン(非表示設定項目特定情報)
NW1 :通信ネットワーク
TB1 :待受けテーブル
TB2 :設定温度切換テーブル
TB3 :運転モード切換テーブル
TB4 :運転モードテーブル
TB5 :風量切換テーブル
TB6 :風量テーブル
TB7 :風向切換テーブル
TB8 :風向テーブル
TB9 :メニュー設定表示テーブル
TB10 :メニューテーブル
TB11 :エコ全自動設定選択テーブル
TB12 :エコ全自動設定テーブル
TB13 :言語設定選択テーブル
TB14 :言語設定テーブル
TB15 :日本語設定テーブル
ta :設定項目タブ(設定項目情報)
ta1 :設定温度タブ(設定項目情報、非表示設定項目情報)
ta2 :運転モードタブ(設定項目情報)
ta3 :設定風量タブ(設定項目情報)
ta4 :設定風向タブ(設定項目情報)
ta5 :メニュー設定タブ(設定項目情報、非表示設定項目情報)
ta6 :キャンセルタブ
ta7 :決定タブ
ta8 :非設定タブ
ta9 :設定タブ
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- 空気調和装置(100)又はヒートポンプ装置(100)のリモートコントロール装置(30)であって、
各種情報を表示する表示部(60)と、
各種設定に係るコマンドを入力される複数の物理キー(50)と、
前記表示部の動作を制御するとともに前記物理キーに入力された前記コマンドに応じて各種処理を実行する制御部(70)と、
を備え、
前記表示部は、設定可能な設定項目に係る設定項目情報(ta1-ta5)を表示する設定項目表示領域(63)と、前記設定項目の設定状態に係る情報を表示する設定状態表示領域(64)と、を含み、
前記物理キーは、状況に応じて割り当てられる機能が切り換わるファンクションキー(52a、52b)を含み、
前記制御部は、前記ファンクションキーの入力に応じて設定を行う前記設定項目を順次選択するとともに、選択した前記設定項目に係る前記設定項目情報を前記表示部に表示させ、
前記ファンクションキーの数は、前記設定項目表示領域において表示される前記設定項目情報の数よりも少ない、
リモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記制御部は、前記ファンクションキーが入力される度に、前記設定項目の選択を切り換える、
請求項1に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記設定項目表示領域において、選択中の前記設定項目に係る前記設定項目情報が色彩の反転若しくは変更、拡大表示、及び/又は点滅表示により強調表示される、
請求項1又は2に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記ファンクションキーは、前記設定項目表示領域の近傍に位置する、
請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記物理キーは、前記ファンクションキーとは別に配置される設定状態変更キー(53)をさらに含み、
前記制御部は、前記設定状態変更キーの入力に応じて選択中の前記設定項目に関する数値の増減、段階の変更又はモードの変更を行う、
請求項1から4のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記制御部は、前記ファンクションキーの入力に基づき、前記設定状態表示領域において表示される前記設定項目の設定状態に係る情報を変更する、
請求項1から5のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記設定項目表示領域においては、設定可能な前記設定項目の数よりも少ない数の前記設定項目情報が表示され、
前記表示部においては、前記設定項目表示領域に表示されない前記設定項目情報である非表示設定項目情報(ta5、ta1)の存在を示す非表示設定項目特定情報(IC1、IC2)が表示される、
請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記設定項目表示領域においては、前記設定項目情報が複数表示され、
前記非表示設定項目特定情報は、前記設定項目表示領域の長手方向の一端近傍に表示される前記設定項目情報の周囲に表示され、
前記設定項目表示領域において前記非表示設定項目情報が表示される際には、前記設定項目表示領域の長手方向の他端近傍に表示される前記設定項目情報が非表示となる、
請求項7に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記制御部は、通信ネットワーク(NW1)で接続された管理装置(90)から送信された所定の信号を受信することで、前記表示部において表示される各種情報の表示態様を切り換える、
請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。 - 前記制御部は、通信ネットワーク(NW1)で接続された管理装置(90)から送信された所定の信号を受信することで、前記ファンクションキーによって選択可能な前記設定項目を限定する、
請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載のリモートコントロール装置(30)。
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