WO2020179551A1 - Server, information processing method, air conditioning system, and air conditioner - Google Patents

Server, information processing method, air conditioning system, and air conditioner Download PDF

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WO2020179551A1
WO2020179551A1 PCT/JP2020/007552 JP2020007552W WO2020179551A1 WO 2020179551 A1 WO2020179551 A1 WO 2020179551A1 JP 2020007552 W JP2020007552 W JP 2020007552W WO 2020179551 A1 WO2020179551 A1 WO 2020179551A1
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  • the present invention relates to a server, an information processing method, an air conditioning system, and an air conditioner technology for providing useful information about the air conditioner.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an air conditioner.
  • Patent Document 1 when the actual measurement time from the start of operation to the start of deceleration of the compressor is shorter than a reference deceleration time preset according to operating conditions, and when the compressor is restarted, the room The driving capacity set in advance is reduced by one level according to the size of the vehicle.
  • the actual performance data of the last instructed operating capacity is accumulated, and when the actual performance data corresponding to the actual measurement time exists. Change to that driving ability.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for providing useful information regarding an air conditioner.
  • a server including a communication interface for communicating with an air conditioner and a processor.
  • the processor obtains the operation information from the air conditioner via the communication interface, identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is located based on the operation information, and transmits the air information via the communication interface. Send information to a harmony machine or other device.
  • FIG. 1 is an image figure showing an outline of air harmony system 1 concerning a 1st embodiment. It is an image diagram which shows the whole structure of the air-conditioning system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioner 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment.
  • 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 300 according to the first exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. It is an image figure showing the ability kind data 321 concerning a 1st embodiment.
  • It is an image figure showing the ability judgment data 322 concerning a 1st embodiment.
  • 5 is a flowchart showing information processing by the server 300 according to the first embodiment.
  • the server acquires and stores the operation information of the air conditioner. Then, the server is suitable for the indoor environment desired by the user of the air conditioner, the heat insulation performance of the room in which the air conditioner is placed, the operating time and the operating strength of the air conditioner, etc. based on the operation history.
  • the expected capacity of the air conditioner is specified, and information indicating the capability is provided to the air conditioner, the user's smartphone, or the like.
  • the air conditioner main body may specify a suitable capability and notify the user, instead of the server.
  • the air conditioning system 1 mainly includes a server 300, an air conditioner 100, and a communication terminal 200 such as a smartphone.
  • the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 are Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), carrier network, Internet, router 400, etc. It is possible to communicate with the server 300 via Bluetooth.
  • the communication terminal 200 is not limited to a smartphone, and may be a personal computer, a tablet, a speaker, a game machine, a wearable terminal, or the like.
  • the air conditioner 100 has, as main components, a CPU 110, a memory 120, a display 130, an operation unit 140, a communication interface 160, a speaker 170, a microphone 180, and an air conditioner 190. And so on.
  • the CPU 110 controls each unit of the air conditioner 100 by executing a program stored in the memory 120 or an external storage medium.
  • the memory 120 is realized by various types of RAM, various types of ROM, and the like, and may be included in the air conditioner 100 or removable from various interfaces of the air conditioner 100. However, it may be a recording medium of another device accessible from the air conditioner 100.
  • the memory 120 is a program executed by the CPU 110, data generated by the execution of the program by the CPU 110, data input via the operation unit 140 or a remote controller, data received from the server 300 via a router or the Internet, and the like.
  • the display 130 outputs characters, images, and the like based on the signal from the CPU 110.
  • the display 130 may simply be an LED light or the like.
  • the operation unit 140 is realized by buttons, a touch panel, etc., receives an instruction from the user, and inputs the instruction to the CPU 110. Note that the display 130 and the operation unit 140 may form a touch panel.
  • the infrared light receiving unit 150 receives an infrared signal from the remote controller and inputs various operation commands to the CPU 110.
  • the communication interface 160 is realized by a communication module such as a wireless LAN or a wired LAN.
  • the communication interface 160 exchanges data with other devices such as the server 300 via a router, the Internet, or the like by wired communication or wireless communication.
  • the speaker 170 outputs a voice message or the like based on the voice data from the CPU 110.
  • the microphone 180 acquires a user's voice or the like and inputs voice data to the CPU 110.
  • the air conditioning unit 190 controls each unit of the electric device (the motor of the compressor, the fan, the light, etc.) based on the signal from the CPU 110.
  • the CPU 110 transmits various data related to the operation command received from the user, the current operating state, the current environment information, the timer command, and the like to the server 300 via the communication interface 160. Further, the CPU 110 receives information from the server 300 via the communication interface 160 indicating the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room in which the air conditioner 100 is placed or the user of the air conditioner 100. The information is output from the display 130 and the speaker 170.
  • server 300 includes a CPU 310, a memory 320, an operation unit 340, and a communication interface 360 as main components.
  • the CPU 310 controls each unit of the server 300 by executing a program stored in the memory 320.
  • the CPU 310 executes a program stored in the memory 320 and refers to various types of data to execute various types of processing described below.
  • the memory 320 is realized by various RAMs, various ROMs, and the like.
  • the memory 320 may be included in the server 300, may be removable from various interfaces of the server 300, or may be a recording medium of another device accessible from the server 300. You may.
  • the memory 320 is a program executed by the CPU 310, data generated by the execution of the program by the CPU 310, data acquired from the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200, and other data used for services according to the present embodiment. And so on.
  • the memory 320 stores the capacity type data 321 as shown in FIG.
  • the capacity type data 321 stores various data for each capacity of the air conditioner 100.
  • the memory 320 stores the capacity determination data 322.
  • the capacity determination data 322 stores a preferable capacity of the air conditioner 100 corresponding to an average value of electric power used during heating operation, an average value of electric power used during cooling operation, and the like.
  • the memory 320 stores the air conditioner data 323.
  • the air conditioner data 323 includes the identification information of the air conditioner 100, the identification information of the user, the address of the user's communication terminal, the model, the capability, or the model number for each air conditioner registered in this service. , Store the operation history.
  • the operation unit 340 receives a command from a service administrator or the like and inputs the command to the CPU 310.
  • the communication interface 360 transmits the data from the CPU 310 to other devices such as the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the Internet, carrier network, router and the like. Conversely, the communication interface 260 receives data from other devices such as the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the Internet, a carrier network, a router, etc., and transfers the data to the CPU 310.
  • the CPU 310 when the CPU 310 receives operation information and environmental information from the air conditioner 100 via the communication interface 360, the CPU 310 stores the information in the memory 320 as an operation history. Then, when a predetermined amount of operation history is accumulated for each air conditioner 100, the CPU 310 refers to the capacity determination data 322 based on the operation history, and the room where the air conditioner 100 is placed or The capabilities of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the user are specified, and the information is provided to the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the communication interface 360.
  • CPU 310 of server 300 periodically executes the process shown in FIG. 8 for each air conditioner 100.
  • CPU 310 determines whether or not the accumulation period of the operation history of target air conditioner 100 has reached a predetermined period, for example, one year or three years (step S102). .. If the accumulation period of the operation history has not reached the predetermined period or longer (NO in step S102), CPU 310 proceeds to the process relating to the next air conditioner 100.
  • a predetermined period for example, one year or three years
  • CPU 310 refers to memory 320 and reads the operation history of air conditioner 100 (step S104).
  • the CPU 310 identifies the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the operation history of the target air conditioner 100 by referring to the capacity determination data 322 (step S106).
  • the CPU 310 transmits information indicating the capability of the air conditioner to the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 (step S108).
  • the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 outputs information indicating the capability of the air conditioner 100.
  • the air conditioner 100 outputs a voice saying "An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for this room", and a smartphone says “An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for the living room.” It is possible to display a link for moving to a Web page for purchasing the air conditioner together with the message ".” ⁇ Second Embodiment>
  • the server 300 determines the appropriate capacity of the air conditioner based on the average power consumption of the air conditioner 100, but the determination method is not limited to this.
  • the server 300 may store the capacity determination data 322B as shown in FIG. That is, the capacity determination data 322B stores the preferable capacity of the air conditioner 100 corresponding to the electric power used for the longest time during the heating operation, the electric power used for the longest time during the cooling operation, and the like. May be good.
  • an air conditioner corresponding to the highest yearly average value of the highest power consumption values during the day of heating operation or the highest highest power consumption value during the day of cooling operation. It may store 100 abilities.
  • the capability determination data 322C as shown in FIG. 10 may be used.
  • the capacity determination data 322C stores the relationship between the difference between the set temperature at the start of the cooling operation and the normal set temperature, and the difference between the capacity of the currently installed air conditioner and the suitable capacity of the air conditioner. To do. For example, it is preferable to propose an air conditioner having a higher capacity than the current air conditioner for a user who lowers the set temperature more than the usual set temperature at the start of operation.
  • the capability determination data 322D as shown in FIG. 11 may be used.
  • the capacity determination data 322D stores the relationship between the number of times the compressor of the air conditioner 100 is stopped and the difference between the capacity of the currently installed air conditioner and the suitable capacity of the air conditioner. For example, when the number of times the compressor is stopped is large, it is preferable to propose an air conditioner having a lower capacity than the current air conditioners.
  • the air conditioner 100 comprehensively adjusts to the environment in which the air conditioner 100 is installed according to the indoor temperature before and after the operation, the outdoor temperature, the set temperature, the operating time, the change in the indoor temperature during the operation, and the like.
  • a suitable capacity of the air conditioner 100 may be determined.
  • the CPU 310 may determine the capability of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room by acquiring the room performance and the like.
  • the capability determination data 322E as shown in FIG. 12 may be used.
  • the capacity determination data 322E stores the correspondence relationship between the total time of the air conditioning operation for one year and the model. For example, it is preferable to propose the air conditioner 100 having high energy-saving performance even if it is expensive for a user who uses the air conditioner for a long time, and for a user who uses the air conditioner for a short time, for example. It is preferable to propose an inexpensive air conditioner 100 even if it has low energy saving performance.
  • the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the environment of the air conditioner 100 is determined. It is not limited to such a decision method.
  • the CPU 310 of the server 300 may determine whether or not each of the predetermined types of operations has been executed for a predetermined time or longer (step S202). For example, the CPU 310 determines the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room in which the air conditioner 100 is installed, with respect to the air conditioner 100 that has performed the cooling operation for 50 hours or more and the heating operation for 50 hours or more. Is preferable.
  • the air conditioner 100 may be an air suitable for the environment of the air conditioner 100 when the user requests information on the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the room via the air conditioner 100, the communication terminal 200, or the like.
  • the ability of the harmony machine 100 may be determined.
  • the determination result may be provided to the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200.
  • the CPU 310 of the server 300 executes the process shown in FIG. 14 when the user obtains information on the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the room.
  • the CPU 310 determines whether or not each of the predetermined types of operation has been executed for the predetermined time or longer with respect to the air conditioner 100 corresponding to the user who made the request (step S202).
  • the CPU 310 causes the air conditioning via the communication interface 360.
  • the type of the insufficient air-conditioning operation and the insufficient operation time are transmitted to the machine 100 or the communication terminal 200. Accordingly, the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200 outputs or displays a message for prompting the user to perform the necessary air conditioning operation for the required time or longer in the air conditioner 100.
  • step S202 When the target air conditioner 100 has already executed each of the predetermined types of operations for a predetermined time or longer (YES in step S202), the CPU 310 executes the process from step S104. .. Since the processing from step S104 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, the description will not be repeated here. ⁇ Fourth Embodiment>
  • the roles of the server 300 and the air conditioner 100 as in the above embodiment may be realized by another device. That is, a part of the role of the server 300 is executed by a plurality of servers on the cloud, or is carried by the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200, and conversely, a part of the role of the air conditioner 100 is performed by the server 300 or the server 300. It may be carried by the communication terminal 200 or the like.
  • the air conditioner 100 may be local and the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner 100 is installed may be determined. Specifically, the air conditioner 100 may store the above capacity determination data 322, the operation history of the air conditioner 100, and the like. Then, the CPU 110 of the air conditioner 100 may execute the processes shown in FIGS. 8, 13, 14 and the like according to the program stored in the memory 120.
  • CPU 110 determines whether or not each of the predetermined types of operations has been executed for a predetermined time or longer (step S402).
  • the CPU 110 causes the air conditioner 100 to execute the necessary air conditioning operation from the speaker 170.
  • a message for prompting the user is output as voice or displayed on the display 130.
  • the CPU 110 refers to the memory 120 and refers to the air conditioner 100.
  • the operation history of is read (step S404).
  • the CPU 110 identifies the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the operation history by referring to the capacity determination data 322 of the memory 120 or the database on the cloud (step S406).
  • the CPU 110 outputs information indicating the capability of the appropriate air conditioner to the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 (step S408). For example, the CPU 110 outputs a voice saying "An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for this room" from the speaker 170 or displays it on the display 130. ⁇ Summary>
  • a server including a communication interface for communicating with the air conditioner and a processor.
  • the processor obtains the operation information from the air conditioner via the communication interface, identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is located based on the operation information, and transmits the air information via the communication interface. Send information to a harmony machine or other device.
  • the information on the air conditioner suitable for the environment is at least one of a room size suitable for the air conditioner, an output value of the air conditioner, a model of the air conditioner, and a model number of the air conditioner. Including.
  • the processor based on the operation information, specifies the information of the air conditioner having high performance as the air conditioner suitable for the environment, for the air conditioner having a long operation time in the predetermined period.
  • the processor identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information about the predetermined period of at least one year or more.
  • the processor identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information about the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation.
  • the processor performs the insufficient air conditioning operation when the operation information regarding the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation is not accumulated when the information regarding the air conditioner suitable for the environment is requested.
  • the processor performs the insufficient air conditioning operation when the operation information regarding the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation is not accumulated when the information regarding the air conditioner suitable for the environment is requested.
  • an information processing method regarding the air conditioner includes a step of obtaining operation information from an air conditioner via a communication interface, and a processor, based on the operation information, identifies information about an air conditioner suitable for an environment in which the air conditioner is placed. And sending information to the air conditioner or other device via the communication interface.
  • an air conditioning system including a server and an air conditioner.
  • the air conditioner sends the operation information to the server.
  • the server identifies information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed, based on the operation information, and provides the information to the air conditioner or another device.
  • an air conditioner including an air conditioner mechanism, a memory, and a processor is provided.
  • the processor accumulates the operation information of the air conditioner in a memory, and based on the operation information, specifies and outputs information regarding the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed.
  • Air conditioning system 100 Air conditioner 110: CPU 120: Memory 130: Display 140: Operation unit 150: Infrared light receiving unit 160: Communication interface 170: Speaker 180: Microphone 190: Air conditioning unit 200: Communication terminal 210: CPU 260: Communication interface 270: Speaker 280: Microphone 290: Equipment drive unit 300: Server 310: CPU 320: memory 321: ability type data 322: ability determination data 322B: ability determination data 322C: ability determination data 322D: ability determination data 322E: ability determination data 323: air conditioner data 340: operation unit 360: communication interface

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Provided is a server (300) that is provided with a communication interface (360) for communicating with an air conditioner (100), and a processor (310). The processor (310) acquires operation information from the air conditioner (100) through the communication interface (360), specifies, on the basis of the operation information, information related to an air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner (100) is installed, and transmits the information to the air conditioner (100) or another device (200) through the communication interface (360).

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サーバ、情報処理方法、空気調和システム、および空気調和機Server, information processing method, air conditioning system, and air conditioner
　本発明は、空気調和機に関する有用な情報を提供するためのサーバ、情報処理方法、空気調和システム、および空気調和機の技術に関する。 The present invention relates to a server, an information processing method, an air conditioning system, and an air conditioner technology for providing useful information about the air conditioner.
　従来から効率的に空気調和機を利用するための技術が開示されている。たとえば、特開２０１４－１９６８６０号公報（特許文献１）には、空気調和機が開示されている。特許文献１によると、運転開始から圧縮機の減速が開始されるまでの実測時間が運転条件に応じて予め設定された基準減速時間よりも短い場合と、圧縮機が再起動した場合に、部屋の広さに応じて予め設定された運転能力を１段階下げる。また、運転毎に圧縮機の減速が開始されるまでの実測時間と運転条件に応じて、最後に指示した運転能力の実績データを蓄積し、実測時間に対応する実績データが存在する場合にはその運転能力へと変更する。 　Techniques for efficiently using air conditioners have been disclosed. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2014-196860 (Patent Document 1) discloses an air conditioner. According to Patent Document 1, when the actual measurement time from the start of operation to the start of deceleration of the compressor is shorter than a reference deceleration time preset according to operating conditions, and when the compressor is restarted, the room The driving capacity set in advance is reduced by one level according to the size of the vehicle. In addition, according to the actual measurement time until the deceleration of the compressor is started for each operation and the operating conditions, the actual performance data of the last instructed operating capacity is accumulated, and when the actual performance data corresponding to the actual measurement time exists. Change to that driving ability.
特開２０１４－１９６８６０号公報Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-196860
　本発明の目的は、空気調和機に関する有用な情報を提供するための技術を提供することにある。 An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for providing useful information regarding an air conditioner.
　この発明のある態様に従うと、空気調和機と通信するための通信インターフェイスと、プロセッサと、を備えるサーバが提供される。プロセッサは、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機から運転情報を取得し、運転情報に基づいて空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定し、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機または他の装置に情報を送信する。 According to one aspect of the present invention, a server including a communication interface for communicating with an air conditioner and a processor is provided. The processor obtains the operation information from the air conditioner via the communication interface, identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is located based on the operation information, and transmits the air information via the communication interface. Send information to a harmony machine or other device.
　以上のように、この発明によれば、空気調和機に関する有用な情報を提供するための技術が提供される。 As described above, according to the present invention, a technology for providing useful information regarding an air conditioner is provided.
第１の実施の形態にかかる空気調和システム１の概要を示すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing an outline of air harmony system 1 concerning a 1st embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかる空気調和システム１の全体構成を示すイメージ図である。It is an image diagram which shows the whole structure of the air-conditioning system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかる空気調和機１００の構成を表わすブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the air conditioner 100 which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかるサーバ３００の構成を表わすブロック図である。3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server 300 according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 第１の実施の形態にかかる能力種類データ３２１を示すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing the ability kind data 321 concerning a 1st embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかる能力判定データ３２２を示すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing the ability judgment data 322 concerning a 1st embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかる空気調和機データ３２３を示すイメージ図である。It is an image figure which shows the air conditioner data 323 concerning 1st Embodiment. 第１の実施の形態にかかるサーバ３００による情報処理を示すフローチャートである。5 is a flowchart showing information processing by the server 300 according to the first embodiment. 第２の実施の形態にかかる能力判定データ３２２Ｂを示すイメージ図である。It is an image figure showing the ability judgment data 322B concerning a 2nd embodiment. 第２の実施の形態にかかる能力判定データ３２２Ｃを示すイメージ図である。It is an image diagram which shows the ability determination data 322C which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment. 第２の実施の形態にかかる能力判定データ３２２Ｄを示すイメージ図である。It is an image diagram which shows the ability determination data 322D which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment. 第２の実施の形態にかかる能力判定データ３２２Ｅを示すイメージ図である。It is an image diagram which shows the ability determination data 322E which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment. 第３の実施の形態にかかるサーバ３００による第１の情報処理を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows the 1st information processing by the server 300 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. 第３の実施の形態にかかるサーバ３００による第２の情報処理を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd information processing by the server 300 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. 第４の実施の形態にかかる空気調和機１００による情報処理を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows the information processing by the air conditioner 100 concerning 4th Embodiment.
　以下、図面を参照しつつ、本発明の実施の形態について説明する。以下の説明では、同一の部品には同一の符号を付してある。それらの名称および機能も同じである。したがって、それらについての詳細な説明は繰り返さない。
　＜第１の実施の形態＞
　＜空気調和システム１の概要＞ Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.
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　まず、図１を参照して本実施の形態にかかる空気調和システムの概要について説明する。本実施の形態にかかる空気調和システムにおいては、サーバが空気調和機の運転情報を取得して蓄積していく。そして、サーバは、運転履歴に基づいて、空気調和機のユーザの好みの室内環境や、空気調和機が置かれている部屋の断熱性能や、空気調和機の運転時間や運転強度など、に適したと予想される空気調和機の能力を特定し、空気調和機やユーザのスマートフォンなどに当該能力を示す情報を提供する。 First, the outline of the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment, the server acquires and stores the operation information of the air conditioner. Then, the server is suitable for the indoor environment desired by the user of the air conditioner, the heat insulation performance of the room in which the air conditioner is placed, the operating time and the operating strength of the air conditioner, etc. based on the operation history. The expected capacity of the air conditioner is specified, and information indicating the capability is provided to the air conditioner, the user's smartphone, or the like.
　なお、別の実施の形態として後述するように、サーバの代わりに空気調和機本体が、好適な能力を特定して、ユーザに伝えてもよい。
　＜空気調和システム１の全体構成＞ Note that, as will be described later as another embodiment, the air conditioner main body may specify a suitable capability and notify the user, instead of the server.
<Overall structure of the air conditioning system 1>
　図２を参照して本実施の形態にかかる空気調和システム１の全体構成について説明する。本実施の形態にかかる空気調和システム１は、主に、サーバ３００と、空気調和機１００と、スマートフォンなどの通信端末２００と、を含む。そして、本実施の形態においては、空気調和機１００と、通信端末２００とは、Ｗｉ－Ｆｉ（登録商標）、Ｂｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈ（登録商標）、ＺｉｇＢｅｅ（登録商標）、キャリア網、インターネット、ルータ４００、などを介してサーバ３００と通信可能である。通信端末２００は、スマートフォンに限らず、パーソナルコンピュータやタブレットやスピーカやゲーム機やウェアラブル端末などであってもよい。
　＜空気調和機１００の構成＞ The overall configuration of the air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment mainly includes a server 300, an air conditioner 100, and a communication terminal 200 such as a smartphone. In addition, in the present embodiment, the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 are Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), carrier network, Internet, router 400, etc. It is possible to communicate with the server 300 via Bluetooth. The communication terminal 200 is not limited to a smartphone, and may be a personal computer, a tablet, a speaker, a game machine, a wearable terminal, or the like.
<Configuration of air conditioner 100>
　図３を参照して、空気調和システム１を構成する空気調和機１００の構成の一態様について説明する。本実施の形態にかかる空気調和機１００は、主たる構成要素として、ＣＰＵ１１０と、メモリ１２０と、ディスプレイ１３０、操作部１４０と、通信インターフェイス１６０と、スピーカ１７０と、マイク１８０と、空気調和部１９０となどを含む。 With reference to FIG. 3, one aspect of the configuration of the air conditioner 100 configuring the air conditioning system 1 will be described. The air conditioner 100 according to the present embodiment has, as main components, a CPU 110, a memory 120, a display 130, an operation unit 140, a communication interface 160, a speaker 170, a microphone 180, and an air conditioner 190. And so on.
　ＣＰＵ１１０は、メモリ１２０あるいは外部の記憶媒体に記憶されているプログラムを実行することによって、空気調和機１００の各部を制御する。 The CPU 110 controls each unit of the air conditioner 100 by executing a program stored in the memory 120 or an external storage medium.
　メモリ１２０は、各種のＲＡＭ、各種のＲＯＭなどによって実現され、空気調和機１００に内包されているものであってもよいし、空気調和機１００の各種インターフェイスに着脱可能なものであってもよいし、空気調和機１００からアクセス可能な他の装置の記録媒体であってもよい。メモリ１２０は、ＣＰＵ１１０によって実行されるプログラムや、ＣＰＵ１１０によるプログラムの実行により生成されたデータ、操作部１４０やリモコンなどを介して入力されたデータ、ルータやインターネットを介してサーバ３００から受信したデータなどを記憶する。 The memory 120 is realized by various types of RAM, various types of ROM, and the like, and may be included in the air conditioner 100 or removable from various interfaces of the air conditioner 100. However, it may be a recording medium of another device accessible from the air conditioner 100. The memory 120 is a program executed by the CPU 110, data generated by the execution of the program by the CPU 110, data input via the operation unit 140 or a remote controller, data received from the server 300 via a router or the Internet, and the like. Remember.
　ディスプレイ１３０は、ＣＰＵ１１０からの信号に基づいて、文字や画像などを出力する。なお、ディスプレイ１３０は、単にＬＥＤライトなどであってもよい。 The display 130 outputs characters, images, and the like based on the signal from the CPU 110. The display 130 may simply be an LED light or the like.
　操作部１４０は、ボタン、タッチパネルなどによって実現され、ユーザからの命令を受け付けて、当該命令をＣＰＵ１１０に入力する。なお、ディスプレイ１３０と操作部１４０とは、タッチパネルを構成してもよい。 The operation unit 140 is realized by buttons, a touch panel, etc., receives an instruction from the user, and inputs the instruction to the CPU 110. Note that the display 130 and the operation unit 140 may form a touch panel.
　赤外線受光部１５０は、リモートコントローラからの赤外線信号を受け付けて、各種の操作命令をＣＰＵ１１０に入力する。 The infrared light receiving unit 150 receives an infrared signal from the remote controller and inputs various operation commands to the CPU 110.
　通信インターフェイス１６０は、無線ＬＡＮまたは有線ＬＡＮなどの通信モジュールによって実現される。通信インターフェイス１６０は、有線通信あるいは無線通信によって、ルータやインターネットなどを介して、サーバ３００などの他の装置との間でデータをやり取りする。 The communication interface 160 is realized by a communication module such as a wireless LAN or a wired LAN. The communication interface 160 exchanges data with other devices such as the server 300 via a router, the Internet, or the like by wired communication or wireless communication.
　スピーカ１７０は、ＣＰＵ１１０からの音声データに基づいて音声メッセージなどを出力する。マイク１８０は、ユーザの声などを取得して音声データをＣＰＵ１１０に入力する。 The speaker 170 outputs a voice message or the like based on the voice data from the CPU 110. The microphone 180 acquires a user's voice or the like and inputs voice data to the CPU 110.
　空気調和部１９０は、ＣＰＵ１１０からの信号に基づいて、電気機器の各部（圧縮機のモータやファンやライトなど）を制御する。 The air conditioning unit 190 controls each unit of the electric device (the motor of the compressor, the fan, the light, etc.) based on the signal from the CPU 110.
　たとえば、ＣＰＵ１１０は、ユーザから受け付けた操作命令や現在の動作状態や現在の環境情報やタイマ命令などに関する各種のデータを、通信インターフェイス１６０を介して、サーバ３００に送信する。また、ＣＰＵ１１０は、通信インターフェイス１６０を介して、サーバ３００から、空気調和機１００が置かれている部屋や空気調和機１００のユーザに適した空気調和機１００の能力を示す情報を受信して、当該情報をディスプレイ１３０やスピーカ１７０から出力する。
　＜サーバ３００の構成＞ For example, the CPU 110 transmits various data related to the operation command received from the user, the current operating state, the current environment information, the timer command, and the like to the server 300 via the communication interface 160. Further, the CPU 110 receives information from the server 300 via the communication interface 160 indicating the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room in which the air conditioner 100 is placed or the user of the air conditioner 100. The information is output from the display 130 and the speaker 170.
<Configuration of server 300>
　まず、本実施の形態にかかる空気調和システム１を構成するサーバ３００の構成の一態様について説明する。図４を参照して、サーバ３００は、主たる構成要素として、ＣＰＵ３１０と、メモリ３２０と、操作部３４０と、通信インターフェイス３６０とを含む。 First, one aspect of the configuration of the server 300 configuring the air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Referring to FIG. 4, server 300 includes a CPU 310, a memory 320, an operation unit 340, and a communication interface 360 as main components.
　ＣＰＵ３１０は、メモリ３２０に記憶されているプログラムを実行することによって、サーバ３００の各部を制御する。たとえば、ＣＰＵ３１０は、メモリ３２０に格納されているプログラムを実行し、各種のデータを参照することによって、後述する各種の処理を実行する。 The CPU 310 controls each unit of the server 300 by executing a program stored in the memory 320. For example, the CPU 310 executes a program stored in the memory 320 and refers to various types of data to execute various types of processing described below.
　メモリ３２０は、各種のＲＡＭ、各種のＲＯＭなどによって実現される。メモリ３２０は、サーバ３００に内包されているものであってもよいし、サーバ３００の各種インターフェイスに着脱可能なものであってもよいし、サーバ３００からアクセス可能な他の装置の記録媒体であってもよい。メモリ３２０は、ＣＰＵ３１０によって実行されるプログラムや、ＣＰＵ３１０によるプログラムの実行により生成されたデータ、空気調和機１００や通信端末２００から取得したデータ、その他の本実施の形態にかかるサービスに利用されるデータなどを記憶する。 The memory 320 is realized by various RAMs, various ROMs, and the like. The memory 320 may be included in the server 300, may be removable from various interfaces of the server 300, or may be a recording medium of another device accessible from the server 300. You may. The memory 320 is a program executed by the CPU 310, data generated by the execution of the program by the CPU 310, data acquired from the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200, and other data used for services according to the present embodiment. And so on.
　たとえば、メモリ３２０は、図５に示すように、能力種類データ３２１を記憶する。能力種類データ３２１は、空気調和機１００の能力別の各種データを格納する。 For example, the memory 320 stores the capacity type data 321 as shown in FIG. The capacity type data 321 stores various data for each capacity of the air conditioner 100.
　また、メモリ３２０は、図６に示すように、能力判定データ３２２を記憶する。能力判定データ３２２は、暖房運転時の使用電力の平均値や、冷房運転時の使用電力の平均値などに対応する、空気調和機１００の好ましい能力を格納する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the memory 320 stores the capacity determination data 322. The capacity determination data 322 stores a preferable capacity of the air conditioner 100 corresponding to an average value of electric power used during heating operation, an average value of electric power used during cooling operation, and the like.
　また、メモリ３２０は、図７に示すように、空気調和機データ３２３を記憶する。空気調和機データ３２３は、本サービスに登録されている空気調和機毎に、空気調和機１００の識別情報と、ユーザの識別情報と、ユーザの通信端末のアドレスと、機種と、能力または型番と、運転履歴を格納する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the memory 320 stores the air conditioner data 323. The air conditioner data 323 includes the identification information of the air conditioner 100, the identification information of the user, the address of the user's communication terminal, the model, the capability, or the model number for each air conditioner registered in this service. , Store the operation history.
　図４に戻って、操作部３４０は、サービスの管理者などの命令を受け付けて、当該命令をＣＰＵ３１０に入力する。 Returning to FIG. 4, the operation unit 340 receives a command from a service administrator or the like and inputs the command to the CPU 310.
　通信インターフェイス３６０は、ＣＰＵ３１０からのデータを、インターネット、キャリア網、ルータなどを介して、空気調和機１００や通信端末２００などの他の装置に送信する。逆に、通信インターフェイス２６０は、インターネット、キャリア網、ルータなどを介して空気調和機１００や通信端末２００などの他の装置からのデータを受信して、ＣＰＵ３１０に受け渡す。 The communication interface 360 transmits the data from the CPU 310 to other devices such as the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the Internet, carrier network, router and the like. Conversely, the communication interface 260 receives data from other devices such as the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the Internet, a carrier network, a router, etc., and transfers the data to the CPU 310.
　たとえば、本実施の形態においては、ＣＰＵ３１０は、通信インターフェイス３６０を介して空気調和機１００から運転情報や環境情報を受け付けると、当該情報を運転履歴としてメモリ３２０に蓄積していく。そして、ＣＰＵ３１０は、空気調和機１００毎に、所定の量の運転履歴が蓄積されると、当該運転履歴に基づいて、能力判定データ３２２を参照して、空気調和機１００が置かれた部屋やユーザに相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を特定して、それらの情報を通信インターフェイス３６０を介して空気調和機１００や通信端末２００に提供する。
　＜サーバ３００における情報処理＞ For example, in the present embodiment, when the CPU 310 receives operation information and environmental information from the air conditioner 100 via the communication interface 360, the CPU 310 stores the information in the memory 320 as an operation history. Then, when a predetermined amount of operation history is accumulated for each air conditioner 100, the CPU 310 refers to the capacity determination data 322 based on the operation history, and the room where the air conditioner 100 is placed or The capabilities of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the user are specified, and the information is provided to the air conditioner 100 and the communication terminal 200 via the communication interface 360.
<Information processing in server 300>
　次に、サーバ３００における情報処理について説明する。本実施の形態においては、サーバ３００のＣＰＵ３１０は、定期的に、空気調和機１００毎に図８に示す処理を実行する。 Next, information processing in the server 300 will be described. In the present embodiment, CPU 310 of server 300 periodically executes the process shown in FIG. 8 for each air conditioner 100.
　図８を参照して、ＣＰＵ３１０は、対象となる空気調和機１００に関して、運転履歴の蓄積期間が所定期間、たとえば１年や３年など、以上に達したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ１０２）。運転履歴の蓄積期間が所定期間以上に達していない場合（ステップＳ１０２にてＮＯである場合）、ＣＰＵ３１０は、次の空気調和機１００に関する処理に移行する。 Referring to FIG. 8, CPU 310 determines whether or not the accumulation period of the operation history of target air conditioner 100 has reached a predetermined period, for example, one year or three years (step S102). .. If the accumulation period of the operation history has not reached the predetermined period or longer (NO in step S102), CPU 310 proceeds to the process relating to the next air conditioner 100.
　運転履歴の蓄積期間が所定期間以上に達した場合（ステップＳ１０２にてＹＥＳである場合）、ＣＰＵ３１０は、メモリ３２０を参照して、空気調和機１００の運転履歴を読み出す（ステップＳ１０４）。 If the accumulation period of the operation history has reached the predetermined period or longer (YES in step S102), CPU 310 refers to memory 320 and reads the operation history of air conditioner 100 (step S104).
　ＣＰＵ３１０は、能力判定データ３２２を参照することによって、対象となる空気調和機１００の運転履歴に相応しい空気調和機の能力を特定する（ステップＳ１０６）。 The CPU 310 identifies the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the operation history of the target air conditioner 100 by referring to the capacity determination data 322 (step S106).
　ＣＰＵ３１０は、空気調和機１００または空気調和機１００のユーザの通信端末２００に、空気調和機の能力を示す情報を送信する（ステップＳ１０８）。これによって、空気調和機１００または空気調和機１００のユーザの通信端末２００は、空気調和機の能力を示す情報を出力する。たとえば、空気調和機１００が「この部屋には、１２畳用のエアコンが適しているよ。」という音声を出力したり、スマートフォンが「リビングには、１２畳用のエアコンが適していますよ。」というメッセージとともに当該エアコンの購入用のＷｅｂページに移動するためのリンクを表示したりすることができる。
　＜第２の実施の形態＞ The CPU 310 transmits information indicating the capability of the air conditioner to the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 (step S108). As a result, the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 outputs information indicating the capability of the air conditioner 100. For example, the air conditioner 100 outputs a voice saying "An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for this room", and a smartphone says "An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for the living room." It is possible to display a link for moving to a Web page for purchasing the air conditioner together with the message "."
<Second Embodiment>
　上記の実施の形態においては、サーバ３００が、空気調和機１００の平均使用電力に基づいて、相応しい空気調和機の能力を判定していたが、このような決め方には限られない。たとえば、サーバ３００は、図９に示すような能力判定データ３２２Ｂを記憶してもよい。すなわち、能力判定データ３２２Ｂは、暖房運転時の最も長い時間使用されている電力や、冷房運転時の最も長い時間使用されている電力などに対応する、空気調和機１００の好ましい能力を格納してもよい。 In the above embodiment, the server 300 determines the appropriate capacity of the air conditioner based on the average power consumption of the air conditioner 100, but the determination method is not limited to this. For example, the server 300 may store the capacity determination data 322B as shown in FIG. That is, the capacity determination data 322B stores the preferable capacity of the air conditioner 100 corresponding to the electric power used for the longest time during the heating operation, the electric power used for the longest time during the cooling operation, and the like. May be good.
　あるいは、暖房運転した一日のうちで最も高い使用電力値の、１年間の平均値や、冷房運転した一日のうちで最も高い使用電力値の、１年間の平均値に対応する空気調和機１００の能力を格納してもよい。 Alternatively, an air conditioner corresponding to the highest yearly average value of the highest power consumption values during the day of heating operation or the highest highest power consumption value during the day of cooling operation. It may store 100 abilities.
　あるいは、図１０に示すような能力判定データ３２２Ｃを利用してもよい。能力判定データ３２２Ｃは、冷房運転開始時の設定温度と通常の設定温度との差と、現在設置されている空気調和機の能力と適した空気調和機の能力との差と、の関係を格納する。たとえば、運転開始時に、いつもの設定温度よりも設定温度を大きく下げるユーザに関しては、現在の空気調和機よりも能力が高い空気調和機を提案することが好ましい。 Alternatively, the capability determination data 322C as shown in FIG. 10 may be used. The capacity determination data 322C stores the relationship between the difference between the set temperature at the start of the cooling operation and the normal set temperature, and the difference between the capacity of the currently installed air conditioner and the suitable capacity of the air conditioner. To do. For example, it is preferable to propose an air conditioner having a higher capacity than the current air conditioner for a user who lowers the set temperature more than the usual set temperature at the start of operation.
　あるいは、図１１に示すような能力判定データ３２２Ｄを利用してもよい。能力判定データ３２２Ｄは、空気調和機１００の圧縮機の停止回数と、現在設置されている空気調和機の能力と適した空気調和機の能力との差と、の関係を格納する。たとえば、圧縮機の停止回数が多い場合は、現在の空気調和機よりも能力が低い空気調和機を提案することが好ましい。 Alternatively, the capability determination data 322D as shown in FIG. 11 may be used. The capacity determination data 322D stores the relationship between the number of times the compressor of the air conditioner 100 is stopped and the difference between the capacity of the currently installed air conditioner and the suitable capacity of the air conditioner. For example, when the number of times the compressor is stopped is large, it is preferable to propose an air conditioner having a lower capacity than the current air conditioners.
　その他、空気調和機１００は、運転前の室内温度や室外温度、設定温度、運転時間、運転中の室内温度の変化などに応じて、総合的に、空気調和機１００が設置されている環境に相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を決定してもよい。たとえば、ＣＰＵ３１０は、部屋性能などを取得することによって、当該部屋に相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を決定してもよい。 In addition, the air conditioner 100 comprehensively adjusts to the environment in which the air conditioner 100 is installed according to the indoor temperature before and after the operation, the outdoor temperature, the set temperature, the operating time, the change in the indoor temperature during the operation, and the like. A suitable capacity of the air conditioner 100 may be determined. For example, the CPU 310 may determine the capability of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room by acquiring the room performance and the like.
　あるいは、空気調和機１００の出力値や部屋の大きさの判定だけでなく、運転履歴と性能の高さとの対応関係を利用してもよい。たとえば、図１２に示すような能力判定データ３２２Ｅを利用してもよい。能力判定データ３２２Ｅは、１年間の空気調和運転の総時間と、機種と、の対応関係を格納する。たとえば、空気調和機の利用時間が長いユーザには、たとえば、高価であっても、省エネ性能が高い空気調和機１００を提案することが好ましく、空気調和機の利用時間が短いユーザには、たとえば、省エネ性能が低くても廉価な空気調和機１００を提案することが好ましい。
　＜第３の実施の形態＞ Alternatively, not only the determination of the output value of the air conditioner 100 and the size of the room but also the correspondence between the operation history and the high performance may be used. For example, the capability determination data 322E as shown in FIG. 12 may be used. The capacity determination data 322E stores the correspondence relationship between the total time of the air conditioning operation for one year and the model. For example, it is preferable to propose the air conditioner 100 having high energy-saving performance even if it is expensive for a user who uses the air conditioner for a long time, and for a user who uses the air conditioner for a short time, for example. It is preferable to propose an inexpensive air conditioner 100 even if it has low energy saving performance.
<Third Embodiment>
　上記の実施の形態においては、図８に示すように、所定の期間の運転履歴が取得できると、空気調和機１００の環境に相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を判定するものであったが、このような決め方には限られない。たとえば、サーバ３００のＣＰＵ３１０は、図１３に示すように、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、実行したか否かを判断してもよい（ステップＳ２０２）。たとえば、ＣＰＵ３１０は、冷房運転を５０時間以上かつ暖房運転を５０時間以上、行った空気調和機１００に関して、当該空気調和機１００が設置されている部屋に相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を決定することが好ましい。 In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the operation history of a predetermined period can be acquired, the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the environment of the air conditioner 100 is determined. It is not limited to such a decision method. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 310 of the server 300 may determine whether or not each of the predetermined types of operations has been executed for a predetermined time or longer (step S202). For example, the CPU 310 determines the capacity of the air conditioner 100 suitable for the room in which the air conditioner 100 is installed, with respect to the air conditioner 100 that has performed the cooling operation for 50 hours or more and the heating operation for 50 hours or more. Is preferable.
　あるいは、空気調和機１００は、空気調和機１００や通信端末２００などを介してユーザから、部屋に適した空気調和機の能力の情報が求められた際に、空気調和機１００の環境に相応しい空気調和機１００の能力を判定してもよい。判定結果を空気調和機１００や通信端末２００に提供してもよい。この場合は、サーバ３００のＣＰＵ３１０は、ユーザから、部屋に適した空気調和機の能力の情報が求められた場合に、図１４に示す処理を実行する。 Alternatively, the air conditioner 100 may be an air suitable for the environment of the air conditioner 100 when the user requests information on the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the room via the air conditioner 100, the communication terminal 200, or the like. The ability of the harmony machine 100 may be determined. The determination result may be provided to the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200. In this case, the CPU 310 of the server 300 executes the process shown in FIG. 14 when the user obtains information on the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the room.
　すなわち、ＣＰＵ３１０は、要求のあったユーザに対応する空気調和機１００に関して、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、実行したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ２０２）。対象となる空気調和機１００が、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、実行していない場合（ステップＳ２０２にてＮＯである場合）、ＣＰＵ３１０は、通信インターフェイス３６０を介して、空気調和機１００または通信端末２００に、足りていない空気調和運転の種類と、足りていない運転時間とを送信する。これによって、空気調和機１００または通信端末２００は、必要な空気調和運転を必要な時間以上、空気調和機１００に実行させるようにユーザに促すためのメッセージを音声出力したり表示したりする。 That is, the CPU 310 determines whether or not each of the predetermined types of operation has been executed for the predetermined time or longer with respect to the air conditioner 100 corresponding to the user who made the request (step S202). When the target air conditioner 100 has not performed each of the predetermined types of operation for a predetermined time or longer (NO in step S202), the CPU 310 causes the air conditioning via the communication interface 360. The type of the insufficient air-conditioning operation and the insufficient operation time are transmitted to the machine 100 or the communication terminal 200. Accordingly, the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200 outputs or displays a message for prompting the user to perform the necessary air conditioning operation for the required time or longer in the air conditioner 100.
　対象となる空気調和機１００が、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、既に実行している場合（ステップＳ２０２にてＹＥＳである場合）、ＣＰＵ３１０は、ステップＳ１０４からの処理を実行する。ステップＳ１０４からの処理は、上記の実施の形態と同様であるため、ここでは説明を繰り返さない。
　＜第４の実施の形態＞ When the target air conditioner 100 has already executed each of the predetermined types of operations for a predetermined time or longer (YES in step S202), the CPU 310 executes the process from step S104. .. Since the processing from step S104 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, the description will not be repeated here.
<Fourth Embodiment>
　上記の実施の形態のような、サーバ３００や空気調和機１００の役割が、他の装置によって実現されてもよい。つまり、サーバ３００の役割の一部が、クラウド上の複数のサーバによって実行されたり、空気調和機１００や通信端末２００によって担われたり、逆に空気調和機１００の役割の一部がサーバ３００や通信端末２００などによって担われたりしてもよい。 The roles of the server 300 and the air conditioner 100 as in the above embodiment may be realized by another device. That is, a part of the role of the server 300 is executed by a plurality of servers on the cloud, or is carried by the air conditioner 100 or the communication terminal 200, and conversely, a part of the role of the air conditioner 100 is performed by the server 300 or the server 300. It may be carried by the communication terminal 200 or the like.
　たとえば、空気調和機１００がローカルで、空気調和機１００が設置されている環境に適した空気調和機の能力を判定してもよい。具体的には、空気調和機１００が、上記の能力判定データ３２２や、空気調和機１００の運転履歴などを記憶してもよい。そして、空気調和機１００のＣＰＵ１１０が、メモリ１２０に記憶されているプログラムに従って、図８，１３，１４などに示す処理を実行してもよい。 For example, the air conditioner 100 may be local and the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner 100 is installed may be determined. Specifically, the air conditioner 100 may store the above capacity determination data 322, the operation history of the air conditioner 100, and the like. Then, the CPU 110 of the air conditioner 100 may execute the processes shown in FIGS. 8, 13, 14 and the like according to the program stored in the memory 120.
　たとえば、図１５を参照して、ＣＰＵ１１０は、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、実行したか否かを判断する（ステップＳ４０２）。所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、実行していない場合（ステップＳ４０２にてＮＯである場合）、ＣＰＵ１１０は、スピーカ１７０から必要な空気調和運転を空気調和機１００に実行させるようにユーザに促すためのメッセージを音声出力したり、ディスプレイ１３０に表示したりする。 For example, referring to FIG. 15, CPU 110 determines whether or not each of the predetermined types of operations has been executed for a predetermined time or longer (step S402). When each of the predetermined types of operation has not been executed for a predetermined time or more (NO in step S402), the CPU 110 causes the air conditioner 100 to execute the necessary air conditioning operation from the speaker 170. A message for prompting the user is output as voice or displayed on the display 130.
　空気調和機１００が、所定の種類の運転の各々を所定の時間以上、既に実行している場合（ステップＳ４０２にてＹＥＳである場合）、ＣＰＵ１１０は、メモリ１２０を参照して、空気調和機１００の運転履歴を読み出す（ステップＳ４０４）。 When the air conditioner 100 has already executed each of the predetermined types of operations for a predetermined time or longer (YES in step S402), the CPU 110 refers to the memory 120 and refers to the air conditioner 100. The operation history of is read (step S404).
　ＣＰＵ１１０は、メモリ１２０またはクラウド上のデータベースの能力判定データ３２２を参照することによって、運転履歴に適する空気調和機の能力を特定する（ステップＳ４０６）。 The CPU 110 identifies the capacity of the air conditioner suitable for the operation history by referring to the capacity determination data 322 of the memory 120 or the database on the cloud (step S406).
　ＣＰＵ１１０は、空気調和機１００または空気調和機１００のユーザの通信端末２００に、相応しい空気調和機の能力を示す情報を出力する（ステップＳ４０８）。たとえばＣＰＵ１１０は、「この部屋には、１２畳用のエアコンが適しているよ。」という音声をスピーカ１７０から出力したり、ディスプレイ１３０に表示したりする。
　＜まとめ＞ The CPU 110 outputs information indicating the capability of the appropriate air conditioner to the communication terminal 200 of the air conditioner 100 or the user of the air conditioner 100 (step S408). For example, the CPU 110 outputs a voice saying "An air conditioner for 12 tatami mats is suitable for this room" from the speaker 170 or displays it on the display 130.
<Summary>
　上記の実施の形態においては、空気調和機と通信するための通信インターフェイスと、プロセッサと、を備えるサーバが提供される。プロセッサは、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機から運転情報を取得し、運転情報に基づいて空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定し、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機または他の装置に情報を送信する。 In the above embodiment, a server including a communication interface for communicating with the air conditioner and a processor is provided. The processor obtains the operation information from the air conditioner via the communication interface, identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is located based on the operation information, and transmits the air information via the communication interface. Send information to a harmony machine or other device.
　好ましくは、環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報は、少なくとも、空気調和機に適した部屋の大きさ、空気調和機の出力値、空気調和機の機種、空気調和機の型番、のいずれかを含む。 Preferably, the information on the air conditioner suitable for the environment is at least one of a room size suitable for the air conditioner, an output value of the air conditioner, a model of the air conditioner, and a model number of the air conditioner. Including.
　好ましくは、プロセッサは、運転情報に基づいて、所定期間における運転時間が長い空気調和機に対しては、環境に適した空気調和機として、性能が高い空気調和機の情報を特定する。 Preferably, the processor, based on the operation information, specifies the information of the air conditioner having high performance as the air conditioner suitable for the environment, for the air conditioner having a long operation time in the predetermined period.
　好ましくは、プロセッサは、少なくとも１年以上の所定期間に関する運転情報に基づいて、環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定する。 Preferably, the processor identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information about the predetermined period of at least one year or more.
　好ましくは、プロセッサは、複数の所定の種類の空気調和運転に関する運転情報に基づいて、環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定する。 Preferably, the processor identifies the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information about the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation.
　好ましくは、プロセッサは、環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報が要求された際に、複数の所定の種類の空気調和運転に関する運転情報が蓄積されていない場合は、足りていない空気調和運転の実行を促すためのメッセージを空気調和機または他の装置に送信する。 Preferably, the processor performs the insufficient air conditioning operation when the operation information regarding the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation is not accumulated when the information regarding the air conditioner suitable for the environment is requested. To send a message to the air conditioner or other device to prompt.
　上記の実施の形態においては、空気調和機に関する情報処理方法が提供される。情報処理方法は、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機から運転情報を取得するステップと、プロセッサが、運転情報に基づいて、空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定するステップと、通信インターフェイスを介して空気調和機または他の装置に情報を送信するステップとを備える。 In the above embodiment, an information processing method regarding the air conditioner is provided. The information processing method includes a step of obtaining operation information from an air conditioner via a communication interface, and a processor, based on the operation information, identifies information about an air conditioner suitable for an environment in which the air conditioner is placed. And sending information to the air conditioner or other device via the communication interface.
　上記の実施の形態においては、サーバと空気調和機とを備える空気調和システムが提供される。空気調和機は、運転情報をサーバに送信する。サーバは、運転情報に基づいて、空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定して、空気調和機または他の装置に情報を提供する。 In the above embodiment, an air conditioning system including a server and an air conditioner is provided. The air conditioner sends the operation information to the server. The server identifies information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed, based on the operation information, and provides the information to the air conditioner or another device.
　上記の実施の形態においては、空気調和機機構と、メモリと、プロセッサと、を備える空気調和機が提供される。プロセッサは、空気調和機構の運転情報をメモリに蓄積し、運転情報に基づいて、空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定して出力する。 In the above embodiment, an air conditioner including an air conditioner mechanism, a memory, and a processor is provided. The processor accumulates the operation information of the air conditioner in a memory, and based on the operation information, specifies and outputs information regarding the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed.
　今回開示された実施の形態はすべての点で例示であって制限的なものではないと考えられるべきである。本発明の範囲は、上記した説明ではなく、特許請求の範囲によって示され、特許請求の範囲と均等の意味および範囲内でのすべての変更が含まれることが意図される。 The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.
１　　　　：空気調和システム
１００　　：空気調和機
１１０　　：ＣＰＵ
１２０　　：メモリ
１３０　　：ディスプレイ
１４０　　：操作部
１５０　　：赤外線受光部
１６０　　：通信インターフェイス
１７０　　：スピーカ
１８０　　：マイク
１９０　　：空気調和部
２００　　：通信端末
２１０　　：ＣＰＵ
２６０　　：通信インターフェイス
２７０　　：スピーカ
２８０　　：マイク
２９０　　：機器駆動部
３００　　：サーバ
３１０　　：ＣＰＵ
３２０　　：メモリ
３２１　　：能力種類データ
３２２　　：能力判定データ
３２２Ｂ　：能力判定データ
３２２Ｃ　：能力判定データ
３２２Ｄ　：能力判定データ
３２２Ｅ　：能力判定データ
３２３　　：空気調和機データ
３４０　　：操作部
３６０　　：通信インターフェイス 1: Air conditioning system 100: Air conditioner 110: CPU
120: Memory 130: Display 140: Operation unit 150: Infrared light receiving unit 160: Communication interface 170: Speaker 180: Microphone 190: Air conditioning unit 200: Communication terminal 210: CPU
260: Communication interface 270: Speaker 280: Microphone 290: Equipment drive unit 300: Server 310: CPU
320: memory 321: ability type data 322: ability determination data 322B: ability determination data 322C: ability determination data 322D: ability determination data 322E: ability determination data 323: air conditioner data 340: operation unit 360: communication interface

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  1. 　空気調和機と通信するための通信インターフェイスと、
    　プロセッサと、を備え、前記プロセッサは、
    　前記通信インターフェイスを介して前記空気調和機から運転情報を取得し、
    　前記運転情報に基づいて前記空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定し、
    　前記通信インターフェイスを介して前記空気調和機または他の装置に前記情報を送信する、サーバ。     A communication interface for communicating with the air conditioner,
    The processor comprises, and the processor
    Obtaining operation information from the air conditioner via the communication interface,
    Identifying information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed based on the operation information,
    A server that sends the information to the air conditioner or other device via the communication interface.
  2. 　前記環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報は、少なくとも、空気調和機に適した部屋の大きさ、空気調和機の出力値、空気調和機の機種、空気調和機の型番、のいずれかを含む、請求項１に記載のサーバ。 The information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment includes at least one of a room size suitable for the air conditioner, an output value of the air conditioner, a model of the air conditioner, and a model number of the air conditioner, The server according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記プロセッサは、前記運転情報に基づいて、所定期間における運転時間が長い空気調和機に対しては、前記環境に適した空気調和機として、性能が高い空気調和機の情報を特定する、請求項１または２に記載のサーバ。 The processor, on the basis of the operation information, for an air conditioner having a long operating time in a predetermined period, specifies information of an air conditioner having high performance as an air conditioner suitable for the environment, The server according to 1 or 2.
  4. 　前記プロセッサは、少なくとも１年以上の所定期間に関する前記運転情報に基づいて、前記環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定する、請求項１から３のいずれか１項に記載のサーバ。 The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processor identifies information regarding an air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information regarding a predetermined period of at least one year or more.
  5. 　前記プロセッサは、複数の所定の種類の空気調和運転に関する前記運転情報に基づいて、前記環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定する、請求項１から４のいずれか１項に記載のサーバ。 The server according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the processor identifies information regarding an air conditioner suitable for the environment based on the operation information regarding a plurality of predetermined types of air conditioning operation.
  6. 　前記プロセッサは、前記環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報が要求された際に、前記複数の所定の種類の空気調和運転に関する前記運転情報が蓄積されていない場合は、足りていない空気調和運転の実行を促すためのメッセージを前記空気調和機または他の装置に送信する、請求項５に記載のサーバ。 The processor, when the information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment is requested, if the operation information about the plurality of predetermined types of air conditioner operation is not accumulated, the air conditioner operation that is insufficient. The server according to claim 5, which sends a message for prompting execution to the air conditioner or another device.
  7. 　空気調和機に関する情報処理方法であって、
    　通信インターフェイスを介して前記空気調和機から運転情報を取得するステップと、
    　プロセッサが、前記運転情報に基づいて、前記空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定するステップと、
    　前記通信インターフェイスを介して前記空気調和機または他の装置に前記情報を送信するステップとを備える、情報処理方法。     Information processing method for air conditioners
    Obtaining operation information from the air conditioner via a communication interface,
    A step in which the processor identifies information about an air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is located based on the operation information.
    An information processing method comprising the steps of transmitting the information to the air conditioner or other device via the communication interface.
  8. 　サーバと空気調和機とを備える空気調和システムであって、
    　前記空気調和機は、運転情報を前記サーバに送信し、
    　前記サーバは、前記運転情報に基づいて、前記空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定して、前記空気調和機または他の装置に前記情報を提供する、空気調和システム。     An air conditioning system including a server and an air conditioner,
    The air conditioner transmits operation information to the server,
    Based on the operation information, the server identifies information about an air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed, and provides the information to the air conditioner or another device. Harmony system.
  9. 　空気調和機機構と、メモリと、プロセッサと、を備える空気調和機であって、
    　前記プロセッサは、前記空気調和機構の運転情報を前記メモリに蓄積し、前記運転情報に基づいて、前記空気調和機が置かれている環境に適した空気調和機に関する情報を特定して出力する、空気調和機。     An air conditioner including an air conditioner mechanism, a memory, and a processor,
    The processor stores the operation information of the air conditioner in the memory, and based on the operation information, identifies and outputs information about the air conditioner suitable for the environment in which the air conditioner is placed. Air conditioner.
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