WO2017208298A1 - Système de communication et procédé de commande de système de communication - Google Patents

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WO2017208298A1
WO2017208298A1 PCT/JP2016/065905 JP2016065905W WO2017208298A1 WO 2017208298 A1 WO2017208298 A1 WO 2017208298A1 JP 2016065905 W JP2016065905 W JP 2016065905W WO 2017208298 A1 WO2017208298 A1 WO 2017208298A1
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聡司 峯澤
一郎 丸山
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    • H04W84/02—Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop]
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  • the present invention relates to a connection setting process for a wireless communication network.
  • JP 2003-318914 A Patent Document 1
  • JP 2013-161250 A Patent Document 2
  • a wireless communication network in which a plurality of client devices are connected to one server. Yes.
  • connection settings for security settings including mutual authentication at the first connection between the server and each client device.
  • Patent Document 3 describes a device server connection setting method using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup: registered trademark) as one aspect of the connection setting as described above. Has been. Specifically, it describes that a switch used in the WPS push button method is shared, and when the switch is pressed, setting of connection of peripheral devices to the device server is started in addition to WPS.
  • WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup: registered trademark
  • JP 2003-318914 A JP 2013-161250 A JP 2014-236326 A
  • connection setting of a plurality of client devices is executed collectively, it is necessary to reach both the installation location of the client device and the installation location of the server for each connection setting of each client device. For this reason, especially when the client device is an air conditioner arranged at a high location, there is a concern that the work load will increase when the operation target for starting the connection setting is located in a place where operation is difficult. .
  • the present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the workload and work time of connection setting in a wireless communication network to which a plurality of client devices are connected. It is.
  • a communication system includes a plurality of client devices, a communication control device configured to form a wireless communication network between the plurality of client devices, each of the plurality of client devices, and a user for the communication control device
  • An operation terminal device configured to input the operation instruction.
  • the operation instruction includes a start instruction for the communication control device and a start instruction for each of the plurality of client devices for setting the connection of the plurality of client devices to the wireless communication network. It includes an instruction to start connection setting for each of the plurality of client devices to the wireless communication network.
  • Each of the plurality of client devices includes first and second communication units and a communication control unit.
  • the first communication unit is configured to communicate with the operation terminal device.
  • the second communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate with the communication control device.
  • the communication control unit uses the second communication unit to output a connection setting request signal for the client device in response to an input of a start instruction detected via the first communication unit.
  • the communication control device includes third and fourth communication units and a control unit.
  • the third communication unit is configured to communicate with the operation terminal device.
  • the fourth communication unit is configured to wirelessly communicate with each of the plurality of client devices.
  • the control unit is configured to activate a first mode in which a request signal from each of a plurality of client devices can be accepted in response to an input of a start instruction detected via the third communication unit.
  • the control unit starts connection acceptance in response to the activation of the first mode, and when the fourth communication unit receives a request signal from one client device among a plurality of client devices after the start of connection acceptance.
  • the connection setting is executed with the one client device.
  • the present invention is a communication system control method.
  • the communication system includes a communication control device and a plurality of client devices forming a wireless communication network, and an operation terminal device configured to input a user operation instruction to each of the plurality of client devices and the communication control device.
  • the operation instruction includes a start instruction for the communication control device and a start instruction for each of the plurality of client devices for setting the connection of the plurality of client devices to the wireless communication network.
  • Each of the plurality of client devices includes a first communication unit configured to communicate with the operation terminal device and a second communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with the communication control device. .
  • the communication control device includes a third communication unit configured to communicate with the operation terminal device, and a fourth communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with each of the plurality of client devices.
  • the communication control device can accept a connection setting request signal from each of a plurality of client devices in response to an input of a start instruction detected via the third communication unit.
  • the client starts using the second communication unit.
  • a step of outputting a request signal of the device a step of starting reception of a connection in response to the activation of the first mode in the communication control device, and a start of connection reception in the communication control device; Receiving a request signal from one client device, executing a connection setting with one client device.
  • the present invention it is possible to reduce the workload and work time of connection setting between a communication control device and a plurality of client devices in a wireless network to which a plurality of client devices are connected.
  • FIG. 6 is a state transition diagram related to controller connection settings in the communication system according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the control processing for the connection setting in a remote control. 6 is a flowchart illustrating control processing for connection setting in a controller in the communication system according to the first embodiment.
  • 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in a client device (electric device) in the communication system according to the first embodiment.
  • 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a controller according to a second embodiment.
  • FIG. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of the client apparatus (electrical apparatus) according to Embodiment 2.
  • 12 is a flowchart illustrating control processing for connection setting in a controller in the communication system according to the second embodiment.
  • 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in a client device (electrical device) in the communication system according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a state transition diagram related to controller connection settings in the communication system according to the third embodiment.
  • 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in a controller in a communication system according to a third embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an energy management system which is an application example of a communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
  • the energy management system 5 is a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) having functions such as energy management and device cooperation, in which a plurality of electrical devices 30 in the house are integrated.
  • the energy management system 5 includes a communication system 10 formed between a plurality of electrical devices 30 and the controller 100.
  • the communication system 10 exchanges data and signals for realizing functions such as energy management and device cooperation between each electrical device 30 and the controller 100.
  • the controller 100 and each electrical device 30 can communicate with each other by being connected to the wireless home network 20.
  • the communication system 10 includes a wireless home network 20 in which the controller 100 is a “server” and each of the plurality of electrical devices 30 is a “client device”.
  • the wireless home network 20 includes Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zig-Bee (registered trademark), ECHONET Lite (registered trademark), Wi-SUN (registered trademark), specified low power small wireless (900 MHz) , 400 MHz) and the like for communication according to various communication protocols. That is, the controller 100 and each electrical device 30 can communicate with each other via the wireless home network 20 by transmitting and receiving signals according to this communication protocol.
  • the plurality of electric devices 30 are each constituted by home devices such as an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a television receiver, an electric water heater, an electromagnetic cooker, and a ventilation fan, and are appropriately distributed in the house.
  • Each electrical device 30 is configured to be connectable to the wireless home network 20 by incorporating the communication adapter 40.
  • the wireless home network 20 is shown as an example of a “wireless communication network”. That is, in the present invention, the “wireless communication network” means a network formed within a relatively short distance such as in a house.
  • the wireless home network 20 is executed by a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection compliant with the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) standard. That is, the controller 100 and the communication adapter 40 (electric device 30) are configured to include an interface for wireless LAN connection.
  • Wi-Fi registered trademark
  • each electrical device 30 can exchange information with the controller 100 by transmitting and receiving data and signals using the communication adapter 40.
  • the controller 100 is a HEMS controller that controls a plurality of electrical devices 30 in an integrated manner, and corresponds to an example of a “communication control device”.
  • the controller 100 can also function as a home gateway server between the wireless home network 20 and a wide area network (not shown) formed outside the HEMS (for example, the Internet). Thereby, the controller 100 can communicate with an external server or the like.
  • the controller 100 is connected to the operation terminal 15 by wireless communication or wired communication.
  • the operation terminal 15 can typically be configured by a remote controller fixedly disposed on a wall surface of a house.
  • the operation terminal 15 is provided with a display unit 16 for displaying information in a manner that is visible to the user.
  • the display unit 16 can typically be configured by a liquid crystal touch panel screen.
  • the operation terminal 15 can also be configured by a tablet terminal. Alternatively, the operation terminal 15 and the controller 100 may be integrated.
  • the user can input an operation command to the controller 100 using the operation terminal 15.
  • the operation command is input using a soft switch on the touch panel screen, a hard switch provided separately from the display unit 16, or the like.
  • the controller 100 can display the data regarding energy management using the display part 16 according to the operation command which the user input.
  • This display data is created using data and signals transmitted from each electrical device 30 via the wireless home network 20.
  • the controller 100 can output an operation command (for example, start / stop operation or an operation command in the energy saving mode) to each electric device 30 in accordance with an operation command input by the user.
  • the operation command is transmitted from the controller 100 to each electrical device 30 via the wireless home network 20.
  • the communication system 10 further includes a portable operation terminal device 50 used for connection setting for connecting a new client device (electric device 30) to the wireless home network 20.
  • the operation terminal device 50 is configured to input user operation instructions to the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30) by remote operation from a relatively close position.
  • the operation terminal device 50 includes an operation unit 52 for receiving the user's operation command and a display unit 54 for displaying the state of the operation terminal device 50 relating to connection settings.
  • the operation terminal device 50 is also simply referred to as a remote controller 50.
  • the wireless home network 20 is formed in an environment where various radio waves are mixed. Therefore, connection settings for mutual authentication are required so that data communication can be performed only between devices with security. When connection setting between each electrical device 30 (client device) and the controller 100 is completed, it is possible to automatically connect to the wireless home network 20 thereafter.
  • a connection setting start instruction is given to each electrical device 30 (client device) and controller 100 by remote control using remote controller 50.
  • client device client device
  • controller 100 remote control using remote controller 50.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the operation terminal device (remote controller) shown in FIG.
  • the remote controller 50 includes a control unit 51, an operation unit 52a, a display unit 54, and a communication unit 55.
  • the control unit 51 includes, for example, a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory.
  • the control unit 51 can control the operation of the remote controller 50 by executing a program stored in the memory.
  • the operation unit 52a is a part of the operation unit 52 shown in FIG. 1 that is provided for inputting a connection setting start instruction for the wireless home network 20 (hereinafter also simply referred to as “connection start instruction”). Corresponds to the element.
  • the operation unit 52a is configured by, for example, a hard switch such as a push button or a soft switch displayed on the touch panel.
  • the operation unit 52a is configured to output an electrical signal in response to an operation by a user.
  • the control unit 51 can detect the input of the connection start instruction by the user in accordance with the electric signal from the operation unit 52a.
  • a connection setting start trigger corresponding to the WPS push button method is input to the operation unit 52a as a connection start instruction by the user.
  • a separate operation unit may be provided for input.
  • the display unit 54 can be configured by, for example, one or a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs).
  • LEDs light emitting diodes
  • each LED can be notified to the user by distinguishing three types of statuses by switching between an unlit state, a lit state, and a blinking state. Furthermore, each LED can output a larger number of statuses by changing the blinking cycle in the blinking state.
  • the display mode by the display unit 54 changes when the control unit 51 controls an LED drive circuit (not shown).
  • the communication unit 55 is configured to communicate with an external device (in this case, the electrical device 30 or the controller 100) of the remote controller 50 in a communication mode different from the wireless communication of the wireless home network 20.
  • the communication unit 55 is directed to one-to-one communication with a nearby device, and is configured to communicate with an external device of the remote controller 50 by, for example, wired communication using a communication cable according to a predetermined communication standard.
  • the communication unit 55 includes a connector (not shown) that fits with a plug at the end of the communication cable.
  • the communication unit 55 is configured to communicate with an external device of the remote controller 50 by wireless communication having higher directivity and / or a shorter communication distance than the wireless communication of the wireless home network 20.
  • the communication unit 55 is configured to include a light emitting port and a light receiving port for infrared communication, and configured to communicate with an external device by infrared communication.
  • the communication part 55 can also be comprised so that it may communicate with an external apparatus by NFC (Near Field Communication).
  • the remote controller (operation terminal device) 50 may be provided as a dedicated terminal for connection setting, or may be configured as one function such as a tablet, a smartphone, or a personal computer.
  • the communication unit 55 is configured to have a communication function (wired communication or wireless communication) with external devices of the operation terminal device 50 including the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30).
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the controller 100 illustrated in FIG.
  • the controller 100 includes a control unit 110, a memory 115, communication units 120, 125, and 140, and a display LED 137. Each element in the controller 100 can exchange information with each other via the communication bus 160.
  • the control unit 110 includes, for example, a computer having a CPU and a memory.
  • the control unit 110 executes a program stored in the memory 115, thereby executing a process described later and controlling each component of the controller 100.
  • the memory 115 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In addition to the program executed by the control unit 110, the memory 115 stores various data used for processing by the control unit 110. The memory 115 is configured to supply data used by the control unit 110 to the control unit 110 and to store data supplied from the control unit 110.
  • the communication unit 120 includes an interface for communicating according to a communication protocol used in the wireless home network 20. As will be described later, by providing a communication unit having the same function on the client device (electric device 30) side, the communication unit 120 performs wireless communication with each of the plurality of client devices (electric device 30) according to the communication protocol. can do.
  • the communication unit 120 supplies the received signal and data to the control unit 110, and also transmits the signal and data transmitted from the control unit 110 according to the communication protocol to an external device of the controller 100 (here, an electric device that is a client device). 30).
  • the communication unit 125 is configured to communicate with the remote controller 50 by the same communication function (wired communication or wireless communication) as the communication unit 55 of the remote controller 50.
  • the communication unit 140 is configured to communicate with the operation terminal 15.
  • the communication unit 140 communicates signals with the operation terminal 15 by wired communication or wireless communication. Thereby, the controller 100 can detect the user with respect to the operation terminal 15, and can control the display content of the display part 16. FIG.
  • the remote controller 50 (operation terminal device) can be configured by the tablet that configures the operation terminal 15.
  • the communication unit 140 can be omitted by integrating the function of the communication unit 140 into the communication unit 125.
  • the operation unit 52a can be provided in a soft switch mode.
  • the display LED 137 has a plurality of statuses by changing the display mode according to the change of the blinking period in the blinking state, as well as the switching of the unlit state, the lighting state, and the blinking state, similarly to the LED constituting the display unit 54 of the remote controller 50. Can be displayed. Here, it is assumed that the display LED 137 displays a status regarding connection setting in the controller 100.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electric device (client device) shown in FIG.
  • the electrical device 30 includes a device unit 31, a sensor 32, a control unit 35, a device operation unit 37, and a communication adapter 40.
  • the communication adapter 40 may be built in the electrical device 30 or may be configured as a device separate from the electrical device 30.
  • the device unit 31 comprehensively represents devices for performing the original function of the electrical device 30.
  • the device unit 31 is appropriately provided with a sensor 32.
  • the device operation unit 37 is provided for a user to input an operation instruction for the electric device 30.
  • the device operation unit 37 may be provided directly on the electric device 30 or may be provided so as to be remotely operable.
  • the electric device 30 when the electric device 30 is an air conditioner, the device unit 31 includes a compressor and a blower fan, and the sensor 32 includes a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor. Then, an operation or stop command for the air conditioner and a set temperature and an operation mode (cooling / heating / fan / dehumidification) setting are input to the device operation unit 37 as operation instructions.
  • the electric device 30 as the client device may be configured by a single sensor such as a human sensor or a temperature detection sensor. In this case, the communication adapter 40 is arranged corresponding to the single sensor.
  • the control unit 35 is typically composed of a microcomputer, and controls the device unit 31 so that the device unit 31 operates in accordance with an operation instruction to the device operation unit 37 based on a detection value by the sensor 32.
  • the communication adapter 40 includes communication units 41, 42, 43, a communication control unit 44, and a display unit 47.
  • the communication unit 41 includes an interface for communicating with the communication unit 120 according to a common communication protocol.
  • the communication unit 41 supplies the received data to the communication control unit 44 according to the communication protocol, and transmits the data transmitted from the communication control unit 44 to the external device (here, the controller) of the client device (electric device 30). 100).
  • the communication unit 42 is configured to form a communication path (for example, a serial communication path) for transmitting and receiving data to and from the control unit 35.
  • the communication path may be executed either by wire (for example, RS-232C standard communication line) or wirelessly.
  • the communication unit 43 is configured similarly to the communication unit 125 of the controller 100 and communicates with the remote controller 50. That is, the communication unit 43 can communicate with the remote controller 50 by the same communication function (wired communication or wireless communication) as the communication unit 55 of the remote controller 50.
  • the communication control unit 44 controls the communication units 41 and 42 such that signals or data are transmitted and received between the control unit 35 of the electrical device 30 (client device) and the controller 100.
  • the communication control unit 44 includes a memory 45 for storing information for data communication.
  • the communication control unit 44 controls the communication unit 43 so as to transmit and receive signals and data to and from the remote controller 50.
  • the communication control unit 44 controls the display unit 47 according to the state (status) of the communication adapter 40.
  • the display unit 47 can also be typically constituted by one or a plurality of LEDs, similarly to the display unit 54 of the remote controller 50. Each LED can display a plurality of statuses by switching between an unlit state, a lit state and a blinking state, and a change in blinking cycle in the blinking state.
  • FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram according to connection setting of the controller 100 according to the first embodiment.
  • controller 100 is in a connection-disabled state by default, and transitions from the connection-disabled state to the connection acceptance state when activation condition 101 is satisfied in response to a user operation.
  • each client device (electric device 30) outputs a request signal for setting the connection of the client device to the wireless home network 20 in response to a user operation.
  • the controller 100 When the controller 100 receives a request signal from any of the client devices (electrical devices 30) in the connection acceptance state, the controller 100 executes connection setting processing of the client devices.
  • the connection setting process information for mutual authentication is transmitted and received between the controller 100 and the electrical device 30 (client device) that has output the connection setting request. At this time, it is preferable that encrypted information is transmitted and received.
  • predetermined setting information for communicating with the controller 100 is stored in the communication adapter 40 (memory 45) corresponding to the client device, and the connection setting is established.
  • the electrical device 30 (client device) for which the connection setting has been established automatically connects to the wireless home network 20 from the next communication, and data is transferred between the controller 100 or another client device (electric device 30). Can be transmitted and received.
  • the controller 100 when the controller 100 is in a connection impossible state, the controller 100 does not accept a connection setting request from each client device (electric device 30). For this reason, in the connection disabled state, connection setting is not executed even if a request signal is output from the client device. Further, when the predetermined transition condition 105 is satisfied, the controller 100 transitions from the connection acceptance state to the connection impossible state.
  • the transition condition 105 is determined when a connection setting is established with any client device after the start of a connection acceptance state according to a user operation to the connection setting operation unit 130, or any client device. Both are established when a predetermined timeout period (for example, about 2 minutes) elapses without establishing connection settings.
  • connection setting start instruction is given by a user operation
  • the possibility that an unintended client device is connected to the wireless home network 20 in an environment where various radio waves are mixed is reduced. it can.
  • the WPS push button method as a start instruction for starting the connection acceptance mode in the controller 100 and outputting a request signal from each client device (electric device 30), the user can It is necessary to directly operate a push button provided on the client device (electric device 30).
  • a connection setting start trigger is given to the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30) by remote control using the remote controller 50.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a control process for connection setting in the remote controller 50.
  • the control process shown in FIG. 6 can be executed by the control unit 51 of the remote controller 50.
  • step S100 detects a user operation on operation unit 52a (FIG. 2), that is, input of a connection start instruction (step S110: YES)
  • control unit 51 proceeds to step S110. Proceed with the process.
  • step S110 the control unit 51 outputs a start instruction signal.
  • Control unit 110 executes step S110 until a predetermined time elapses after the user operation of operation unit 52a (NO in S120).
  • the start instruction signal is output to the outside of the remote controller 50 by the communication unit 55.
  • the start instruction signal can be received by the communication unit 125 (controller 100) and the communication unit 43 (communication adapter 40).
  • the control unit 110 ends the output of the start instruction signal when a predetermined time has elapsed after the user operation (YES in S120). Thereby, the process according to user operation to the operation part 52a is complete
  • the control process shown in FIG. 6 does not need to be executed periodically, and can be executed in a manner in which the processes after step S110 are activated with the detection of a user operation on the operation unit 52a as a trigger.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in controller 100 in the communication system according to the first embodiment.
  • the control process of FIG. 7 can be executed by the control unit 110 shown in FIG.
  • control unit 110 when communication unit 125 receives a start instruction signal from remote controller 50 in step S200 (when YES is determined in S200), control unit 110 proceeds to step S210 and performs connection setting processing. to start. While the start instruction signal is not received (when NO is determined in S200), the controller 100 is set in a connection disabled state as a default by step S295. Note that the control process shown in FIG. 7 does not need to be periodically executed, and can be executed in a manner in which the processes after step S210 are started with the reception of the start instruction signal from the remote controller 50 as a trigger. .
  • step S210 the control unit 110 activates the connection acceptance state in response to reception of the start instruction signal. That is, in the first embodiment, the activation condition 101 in FIG. 5 is obtained when a connection start instruction by the user is detected through the communication unit 125 by operating the remote controller 50 (operation unit 52a) toward the controller 100. Is established. In response to the activation of the connection acceptance state, the control unit 110 starts connection acceptance in step S220. When connection acceptance starts, the display LED 137 is controlled to blink, for example.
  • the control unit 110 determines whether or not a predetermined time-out period (for example, about 2 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the connection reception in step S230 after the start of the connection reception. Control unit 110 determines whether or not a signal has been received by communication unit 120 in step S240 until the time-out period elapses (NO in S230).
  • a predetermined time-out period for example, about 2 minutes
  • control unit 110 determines whether a connection setting request signal from any client device (electric device 30) has been received in step S245. judge.
  • the control unit 110 When the request signal is received from the client device (electric device 30) (when YES is determined in S245), the control unit 110 communicates with the client device (electric device 30) that has output the request signal in step S250. Then, information necessary for connection setting is communicated with each other. In step S260, the control unit 110 determines whether information necessary for connection setting is acquired by the mutual communication in step S250 before the timeout time (S230) elapses.
  • step S260 is YES and proceeds to step S270.
  • step S270 it is recognized that the connection setting of the client device has been established.
  • the display LED 137 changes from a blinking state to a continuous lighting state, for example. The lighting state is maintained for a certain time.
  • the control unit 110 recognizes the failure of the connection setting in step S280.
  • the control unit 110 fails the connection setting in step S280 even if the request signal cannot be normally received due to noise interference (NO in S245). recognize.
  • the display LED 137 changes from a blinking state to an unlit state, for example.
  • step S280 the controller 100 can output a sound (for example, a beep sound) for notifying the failure of connection setting from a speaker (not shown).
  • a sound for example, a beep sound
  • the transition condition 105 in FIG. 5 is satisfied by the success (S270) or failure (S280) of the connection setting. Thereby, control part 110 ends connection acceptance, and sets controller 100 to a connection impossible state by Step S295. As a result, the controller 100 maintains the connection impossible state until the start instruction signal from the remote controller 50 is received again and the activation condition 101 (FIG. 5) is satisfied.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining control processing for connection setting in the electrical device 30 (client device) in the first embodiment.
  • the process of FIG. 8 can be executed by the communication control unit 44 (communication adapter 40) shown in FIG.
  • step S300 when communication unit 43 receives a start instruction signal from remote controller 50 in step S200, communication control unit 44 proceeds to step S310 and starts connection setting processing. . That is, the control process shown in FIG. 8 does not need to be periodically executed, and can be executed in a manner in which the processes after step S310 are triggered by reception of a start instruction signal from the remote controller 50 as a trigger. .
  • the connection setting process is activated, the display unit 47 is controlled so that, for example, the LED blinks.
  • step S310 the communication control unit 44 generates a connection setting request signal in response to reception of the start instruction signal from the remote controller 50.
  • the request signal is transmitted from the communication adapter 40 by the communication unit 41 to be transmitted to the controller 100. That is, when the remote controller 50 (operation unit 52a) is operated toward the client device (electric device 30) and the connection start instruction by the user is detected through the communication unit 41, the request signal is transmitted to the client device (electric device 30). It is output from the electrical equipment 30).
  • the controller 100 executes connection setting with the client device in response to reception of the request signal from the client device.
  • the communication control unit 44 communicates information necessary for connection setting with the controller 100 in step S320 after outputting the connection setting request signal. In step S330, the communication control unit 44 determines whether information necessary for connection setting has been acquired before the predetermined time has elapsed.
  • the predetermined time can be set according to the timeout time (S230) in the controller 100, for example.
  • the communication control unit 44 When the communication control unit 44 acquires information necessary for connection setting by the elapse of a predetermined time (when YES is determined in S330), the communication control unit 44 recognizes the establishment of connection setting with the controller 100 in step S340. Predetermined setting information for communicating with the controller 100 received by the connection setting is stored in the memory 45. In step S340, the controller 100 is further notified that the setting information has been normally received and stored. And the display part 47 is controlled so that LED changes from the blinking state to the lighting state maintained for a fixed time, for example.
  • step S330 the communication control unit 44 recognizes the failure of the connection setting in step S350.
  • step S350 the display unit 47 is controlled so that, for example, the LED changes from the blinking state to the unlit state.
  • connection setting can be performed by remote operation using the remote controller 50 without directly operating the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30).
  • the remote controller 50 communicates with the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30) by wired communication or wireless communication with short distance or high directivity. The operation can be performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unintended device from becoming a target for connection setting.
  • the arrangement of the push button for inputting the connection setting instruction can be omitted, so that the design can be improved. Further, by omitting the arrangement of the convex parts, it can be expected to reduce the risk that connection setting becomes difficult due to the damage of the parts.
  • a forced termination instruction for connection setting once started by the remote controller 50.
  • an operation unit (not shown) for inputting the forced termination instruction is further arranged, and the remote controller 50 is used to input the forced termination instruction by the user.
  • an end instruction signal can be output.
  • the controller 100 can be configured to forcibly execute the transition from the connection acceptance state to the connection impossible state when the communication unit 125 receives the end instruction signal from the remote controller 50 during the connection acceptance state. This is equivalent to adding the forced termination condition 107 in the connection acceptance state as indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 5, and in response to reception of the termination instruction signal from the remote controller 50 during the control processing in FIG.
  • the process to be executed can be realized as an interrupt process for jumping to step S295 (or step S280).
  • the remote controller 50 may detect an input of a forced termination instruction during a special operation of the operation unit 52a (for example, when long-pressed).
  • each client device (electric device 30) side may be configured to output a forced termination request signal to the controller 100 by the communication unit 41 when the communication unit 43 receives the termination instruction signal from the remote controller 50. it can.
  • the controller 100 when the forced termination request signal is received by the communication unit 120, it can be recognized that the forced termination condition 107 is satisfied as described above.
  • the controller 100 even when the controller 100 receives connection setting request signals (S245) from a plurality of client devices after the start of connection acceptance, the controller 100 establishes the forced termination condition 107 and makes a transition from the connection acceptance state to the connection impossible state. It is preferable to execute it forcibly. This is to prevent erroneous connection setting from being executed due to data interference or destruction as a result of communication duplication.
  • the communication unit 43 corresponds to the “first communication unit”
  • the communication unit 41 corresponds to the “second communication unit”.
  • the controller 100 corresponding to the “communication control device”
  • the communication unit 125 corresponds to the “third communication unit”
  • the communication unit 120 corresponds to the “fourth communication unit”.
  • the connection acceptance state corresponds to the “first mode”
  • the connection impossible state corresponds to the “second mode”.
  • connection setting start trigger is input by the remote controller 50 instead of the direct operation of the push button or the like has been described for the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30). It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a controller according to the second embodiment. 9 is compared with FIG. 3, in the configuration according to the second embodiment, controller 100 further includes a connection setting operation unit 130.
  • the connection setting operation unit 130 is provided for inputting a user operation for starting connection setting on the controller 100 side.
  • the connection setting operation unit 130 can be configured by a push switch for a WPS push button system.
  • the connection setting operation unit 130 can be configured by a soft switch displayed on the display unit 16 of the operation terminal 15 (for example, a remote controller on the wall surface). Therefore, in the second embodiment, a connection start instruction for the controller 100 can be input by either the remote controller 50 or the connection setting operation unit 130. Since the configuration of other parts in FIG. 9 is the same as that in FIG. 2, detailed description will not be repeated.
  • activation condition 101 of controller 100 detects the input of the connection start instruction to remote controller 50 through the reception of the start instruction signal described in the first embodiment. In addition to this, it is also established when a user operation on the connection setting operation unit 130 is detected.
  • FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a client device (electrical device) according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is compared with FIG. 4, in the configuration according to the second embodiment, the communication adapter 40 further includes a connection request operation unit 48 on the electric device 30 (client device) side.
  • the connection request operation unit 48 is provided for inputting a user operation command for starting connection setting on the client device (electric device 30) side.
  • the connection request operation unit 48 can also be configured by a push switch for a WPS push button system.
  • the function of the connection request operation unit 48 can be realized by using the device operation unit 37 of the electrical device 30 connected to the communication adapter 40. Therefore, in the second embodiment, it is possible to input a connection start instruction to the controller 100 using either the remote controller 50 or the connection request operation unit 48. Since the configuration of other parts in FIG. 10 is the same as that in FIG. 4, detailed description will not be repeated.
  • each client device in addition to when the connection start instruction input to the remote controller 50 is detected through the reception of the start instruction signal described in the first embodiment, It is also established when a user operation on the connection request operation unit 48 is detected.
  • connection setting operation unit 130 or the connection request operation unit 48 In either case, a connection setting start trigger can be input. As a result, user convenience during connection setting work can be improved.
  • the function of notifying the user of which input terminal is executing the connection setting Is preferably provided.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in the controller in the communication system according to the second embodiment.
  • step S200 the control unit 110 executes step S205, and then performs the process in step S210 similar to FIG. To start the connection setting process.
  • step S202 When the user operation (connection setting operation) for the connection setting operation unit 130 is detected in step S202 (YES in S202), the control unit 110 executes step S206 and then proceeds to step S210 similar to FIG. Proceed with the process and start the connection setting process.
  • step S210 Since the processing after step S210 is the same as in FIG. 7, detailed description will not be repeated.
  • the control process shown in FIG. 11 does not need to be executed periodically, and is triggered by reception of a start instruction signal from the remote controller 50 (S200) or operation detection of the connection setting operation unit 130 (S202).
  • the process after step S210 can be executed in a manner to be activated.
  • step S205 the control unit 110 controls the display LED 137 to the first display pattern (for example, the blinking state at the cycle T1a).
  • step S206 the control unit 110 controls the display LED 137 to a second display pattern (for example, a blinking state at the cycle T2a) different from the first display pattern.
  • the display LED 137 is configured to display a plurality of colors, the display color may be changed between the first and second display patterns.
  • the display pattern of the display LED 137 in step S205 corresponds to the “third display mode”
  • the display pattern of the display LED 137 in step S206 corresponds to the “fourth display mode”.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in a client device (electrical device) in the communication system according to the second embodiment.
  • step S310 the connection setting process is started.
  • connection setting operation for the connection request operation unit 48 is detected in step S302 (when YES is determined in S302)
  • the communication control unit 44 executes step S306 and then performs step S310 similar to FIG. Proceed to the process to start the connection setting process.
  • step S310 Since the processing after step S310 is the same as in FIG. 8, detailed description will not be repeated.
  • the control processing shown in FIG. 12 does not need to be executed periodically, and is triggered by reception of a start instruction signal from the remote controller 50 (S300) and operation detection of the connection request operation unit 48 (S302).
  • the process after step S310 can be executed in a manner to be activated.
  • step S305 the communication control unit 44 controls the display unit 47 (LED) to the first display pattern (for example, the blinking state at the cycle T1b).
  • control unit 110 controls display unit 47 (LED) to a second display pattern (for example, a blinking state at period T2b) different from the first display pattern.
  • the display unit 47 (LED) is configured to be capable of displaying a plurality of colors, the display color may be changed between the first and second display patterns.
  • the display pattern of the display LED 137 in step S305 corresponds to the “first display mode”
  • the display pattern of the display LED 137 in step S306 corresponds to the “second display mode”.
  • the controller 100 and each client device can be connected by either direct operation of the connection setting operation unit 130 or the connection request operation unit 48 or remote operation by the remote controller 50.
  • the user can be notified about the setting being performed. For this reason, when working by a plurality of persons, the contents of the connection setting work can be known from each other, so that work efficiency can be improved.
  • the blinking cycles T1a (S205) and T1b (S305) and the blinking cycles T2a (S206) and T2b (S306) are common values. Is preferred. Thereby, in the notification of the input method of the connection setting start trigger, the display can be made uniform between the controller 100 and each client device (electric device 30).
  • the forced termination condition 107 (dotted line in FIG. 5) can also be established at the time of a special operation (for example, long press) on the connection setting operation unit 130. Further, each client device (electric device 30) outputs the above-described forced termination request signal from the client device (electric device 30) to the controller 100 during a special operation (for example, long press) on the connection request operation unit 48 can do.
  • connection request operation unit 48 corresponds to the “first operation unit”
  • the user operation on the connection request operation unit 48 corresponds to the “first user operation”.
  • the display unit 47 corresponds to the “first display unit”.
  • connection setting operation unit 130 controller 100
  • the user operation on the connection setting operation unit 130 corresponds to “second user operation”
  • the display LED 137 corresponds to “second operation unit”. Corresponds to “display part”.
  • the controller 100 can activate the connection acceptance state by remote operation with the remote controller 50.
  • the remote controller 50 communicates with the controller 100 by wired communication or near field communication, it is necessary to operate the remote controller 50 in the vicinity of the controller 100 in order to activate the connection acceptance state.
  • connection setting work for a large number of electrical devices 30 is continuously required as in the initial setting of the HEMS, it is necessary to move to the vicinity of the controller 100 each time, so that the work load is increased. May increase.
  • the locations where the electrical devices 30 are arranged are spread over a wide range, it is necessary to reciprocate between the controller 100 and the electrical device 30 every time the connection setting of each electrical device 30 is made. There is a concern that the working time becomes longer as the work load increases.
  • connection acceptance state in the controller 100 is continued so as to correspond to the connection settings of a plurality of client devices (electric devices 30), thereby improving work efficiency.
  • processing for connection setting in the remote controller 50 and each client device (electric device 30) is the same as that in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description will not be repeated.
  • FIG. 13 is a state transition diagram related to controller connection settings in the communication system according to the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is compared with FIG. 5.
  • resumption conditions 102 and 103 are newly provided for the connection acceptance state in the controller 100, and the transition condition 105 is changed from the first embodiment.
  • the transition condition 105 is satisfied when the connection reception start count from the start of the connection reception state reaches a predetermined plurality of times.
  • the transition condition 105 is satisfied when the elapsed time from the start of the connection acceptance state (S110) reaches a predetermined time longer than the timeout time described in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a control process for connection setting in the controller in the communication system according to the third embodiment.
  • the control process of FIG. 14 can also be executed by the control unit 110 shown in FIG.
  • control unit 110 accepts the connection due to the success (S270) or failure (S280) of the connection setting by the processing in steps S200 to S260 similar to FIG.
  • step S290 is executed to determine whether or not the transition condition 105 (FIG. 13) from the connection acceptance state to the connection impossible state is satisfied.
  • the control unit 110 When the transition condition 105 is not satisfied (NO in S290), the control unit 110 returns the process to step S220 and starts accepting a new connection. As a result, the connection acceptance state is maintained, so that the user can perform connection setting with a new client device (electric device 30) without moving to the vicinity of the controller 100 and operating the remote controller 50 again. Is possible. At this time, the display LED 137 is controlled to blink again.
  • the predetermined time for one time of the remote controller 50 can be set between a plurality of client devices (electrical devices 30) by one operation of the connection setting operation unit 130. Connection setting can be executed continuously. Therefore, the predetermined time in step S290 is preferably set to be twice or more than the timeout time (S230). That is, the timeout time used in step S230 corresponds to the “first timeout time”, and the predetermined time used in the determination in step S290 corresponds to the “second timeout time”.
  • controller 100 transitions to a connection impossible state.
  • transition condition 105 is satisfied in the connection acceptance state
  • connection acceptance is newly started each time the restart condition 102 or 103 is established, and the connection acceptance state is maintained.
  • connection setting is established with any client device (electrical device 30) (S170) or after the start of accepting connection (S110), with any client device (electrical device 30)
  • the connection acceptance state continues until the transition condition 105 is satisfied.
  • forcible termination condition 107 for receiving a termination instruction signal (remote controller 50) and a forced termination request signal (client device) in response to a forced termination instruction input to remote controller 50. It is also possible to establish a forced restart condition 104 for forcibly terminating only the current connection acceptance, as indicated by a dotted line in FIG.
  • the controller 100 when a forced termination instruction to the remote controller 50 is input to the client device (electric device 30) (that is, when the forced termination request signal is received), the controller 100 establishes the forced restart condition 104.
  • the communication unit 125 receives the end instruction signal from the remote controller 50, the forced end condition 107 can be satisfied.
  • the connection setting with a plurality of client devices (electrical devices 30) can be continuously executed by one operation of the remote controller 50.
  • a plurality of reciprocations between the controller 100 and the electric device 30 are not required, thereby reducing the work load and the work time. The effect is increased.
  • step S290 is inserted in the same manner as in FIG. 14, so that remote control by the remote controller 50 and direct operation of the connection setting operation unit 130 are performed.
  • connection settings can be continuously executed with a plurality of client devices (electrical devices 30) by a single operation.

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L'invention concerne un contrôleur (100) et une pluralité de dispositifs clients (30) formant un réseau domestique sans fil (20). Une télécommande (50) est structurée de manière à recevoir une entrée d'utilisateur d'instructions de lancement au contrôleur (100) et des instructions de lancement à chaque dispositif client de la pluralité de dispositifs clients (30), lesdites instructions de lancement étant destinées à une configuration de connexion au réseau domestique sans fil (20). Un état de réception de connexion est activé dans le contrôleur (100) si, en communiquant avec la télécommande (50), le contrôleur (100) détecte que les instructions de lancement pour la configuration de connexion ont été entrées. Chaque dispositif client (30) émet un signal de demande pour la configuration de connexion si, en communiquant avec la télécommande (50), le dispositif client (30) détecte que les instructions de lancement pour la configuration de connexion ont été entrées. Si le contrôleur (100) reçoit un signal de demande au cours de l'état de réception de connexion, le contrôleur (100) effectue une configuration de connexion avec le dispositif client (30) ayant émis le signal de demande.
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