WO2021107162A1 - Apparatus for monitoring operation state of air conditioner - Google Patents

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WO2021107162A1
WO2021107162A1 PCT/KR2019/016256 KR2019016256W WO2021107162A1 WO 2021107162 A1 WO2021107162 A1 WO 2021107162A1 KR 2019016256 W KR2019016256 W KR 2019016256W WO 2021107162 A1 WO2021107162 A1 WO 2021107162A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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  • the present invention relates to a device for monitoring the operating state of an air conditioner, and more particularly, to a device for conveniently monitoring the operating state of an air conditioner through a humidity sensor.
  • air conditioners are used in various places such as offices, business places, and homes.
  • Such an air conditioner is a typical energy consuming device, and has a high demand for energy saving, and in particular, there is a problem in that the air conditioner is operated unnecessarily even in an absence such as after work.
  • the air conditioner was monitored through a smart plug, a smart meter, etc., which is inconvenient to install through a separate electrical work.
  • the present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner operation state monitoring device that monitors the operation state of the air conditioner simply and accurately through a low-cost humidity sensor.
  • an air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus includes a humidity sensor for collecting humidity data; and a processor that determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data.
  • the processor may store the calculated increase/decrease amount by calculating a difference between the current value of the humidity data and the previous value for each preset first period.
  • the processor may increase the determination value for determining the operation state of the air conditioner.
  • the processor may increase it by the absolute value of the current increase/decrease amount.
  • the processor may determine that the air conditioner is in an operating state when the accumulated determination value for a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a preset reference value.
  • the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus may further include a temperature sensor for collecting temperature data.
  • the processor may estimate the energy usage of the air conditioner based on the amount of change of the humidity data and the amount of change of the temperature data calculated in a preset time unit.
  • the processor may transmit the determination result of the operation state of the air conditioner to the server every second preset period.
  • it further comprises an IR signal generator for generating an IR signal to control the operation state of the air conditioner, wherein the processor receives a control command for controlling the operation state of the air conditioner from the server, through the IR signal generator, You can control the operation status of the air conditioner.
  • an air conditioner operation state monitoring method includes: collecting humidity data; and determining the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data.
  • an air conditioner operation state monitoring device includes a humidity sensor for collecting humidity data; and a processor that determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data and controls the air conditioner according to the determination result.
  • an air conditioner operation state monitoring method includes: collecting humidity data; determining an operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data; and controlling the air conditioner according to the determination result.
  • the air conditioner is monitored without replacing the lug or the meter with an expensive smart plug or smart meter. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent unnecessary energy waste and to help improve various types of energy use through monitoring of energy use patterns.
  • FIG. 1 is a view provided for the description of an air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 2 to 3 are views provided for explaining the process of determining the operation state of the air conditioner based on humidity data using the air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a view provided for the description of a method for monitoring an air conditioner operation state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a view provided for explanation of an air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 2 to 3 are based on humidity data using the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram provided to explain the process of determining the operating state of the air conditioner.
  • the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 can monitor the operation state of the air conditioner simply and accurately through the low-cost humidity sensor 110 .
  • the present air conditioner operation state monitoring device 100 determines the operation state of the air conditioner based on the humidity sensor 110 for collecting humidity data, the temperature sensor 120 for collecting temperature data, and the humidity data, It includes a processor 130 capable of estimating energy usage of the air conditioner based on data and temperature data, and a communication module 140 provided to connect with the server 200 .
  • the humidity in the room falls rapidly, and when the operation of the air conditioner is temporarily stopped for temperature control, the humidity rises rapidly.
  • FIG 3 is a diagram illustrating a case in which an air conditioner is operated and a case in which the operation of the air conditioner is stopped by expanding the time scale (x-axis).
  • the processor 130 determines the operating state of the air conditioner in consideration of the characteristics of the humidity data as described above.
  • the processor 130 calculates a difference from the previous value in the current value of the humidity data for each preset first period, stores the calculated increase/decrease, and the stored previous increase/decrease and the sign of the current increase/decrease are mutually exclusive. In other cases, the determination value for determining the operating state of the air conditioner may be increased.
  • the processor 130 may determine that the air conditioner is in an operating state when the accumulated determination value for a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a preset reference value. In this case, when the discriminant value is increased, it may be increased by the absolute value of the current increase/decrease amount.
  • the processor 130 may estimate the energy consumption of the air conditioner based on the amount of change of the humidity data and the amount of change of the temperature data calculated in a preset time unit.
  • the processor 130 includes a lookup table ( Look-Up Table) can be used to estimate the energy consumption of the air conditioner.
  • the processor 130 may transmit the determination result on the operation state of the air conditioner to the server 200 through the communication module 140 every second preset period.
  • FIG. 4 is a view provided for explaining a method for monitoring an air conditioner operation state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the processor 130 when humidity data is collected through the humidity sensor 110 ( S410 ), the processor 130 generates a current value (H ( H ( ) t0)), the difference from the previous value H(t-1)) is calculated, the calculated increase/decrease amount is stored (S420), and the stored previous increase/decrease amount Hd(t-1)) and the current increase/decrease amount Hd
  • the discrimination value D for determining the operating state of the air conditioner may be increased (S440). In this case, when the discriminant value is increased, it may be increased by the absolute value (abs(Hd(t0))) of the current increase/decrease amount.
  • the processor 130 when the second preset period arrives (S450-Y), when the accumulated determination value for a certain period is equal to or greater than the preset reference value (Dth) (S460-Y), the air conditioner is in the operating state It can be determined (S470).
  • the determination result may be transmitted to the server 200 through the communication module 140 (S480).
  • FIG. 5 is a view provided for the description of the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 includes an IR signal generator in addition to the humidity sensor 110 , the temperature sensor 120 , the processor 130 , and the communication module 140 . (150) may be further included.
  • the IR signal generating unit 150 is provided to generate an IR signal to control the operating state of the air conditioner.
  • the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 receives a control command for controlling the operation state of the air conditioner from the server 200 through the communication module 140, the processor 130, Through the IR signal generating unit 150, it is possible to control the operating state of the air conditioner.
  • the processor 130 may control the operation of the air conditioner to stop.
  • the technical idea of the present invention can also be applied to a computer-readable recording medium containing a computer program for performing the functions of the apparatus and method according to the present embodiment.
  • the technical ideas according to various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of computer-readable codes recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.
  • the computer-readable recording medium may be any data storage device readable by the computer and capable of storing data.
  • the computer-readable recording medium may be a ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like.
  • the computer-readable code or program stored in the computer-readable recording medium may be transmitted through a network connected between computers.

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An apparatus for easily monitoring an operation state of an air conditioner via a humidity sensor is provided. The apparatus for monitoring an operation state of an air conditioner, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a humidity sensor for collecting humidity data; and a processor for determining the operation state of the air conditioner on the basis of the humidity data. Accordingly, an air conditioner can be monitored without replacing a plug or meter with a high-priced smart plug or smart meter, by easily and accurately monitoring an operation state of the air conditioner via a low-priced humidity sensor, thereby preventing unnecessary waste of energy and helping to improve various types of energy use via monitoring of an energy use pattern.

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에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치Air conditioner operation status monitoring device
본 발명은 에어컨의 가동상태를 모니터링하는 장치에 관한 것으로, 더욱 상세하게는 습도 센서를 통해 간편하게 에어컨의 가동상태를 모니터링하는 장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a device for monitoring the operating state of an air conditioner, and more particularly, to a device for conveniently monitoring the operating state of an air conditioner through a humidity sensor.
일반적으로 에어컨은 사무실, 영업장, 가정 등 다양한 곳에서 사용되고 있다. 이러한 에어컨은 대표적인 에너지 소모 장치로서, 에너지 절감 요구가 크며, 특히 퇴근 이후와 같은 부재 시 상황에서도 불필요하게 에어컨이 가동되는 상황이 발생하는 문제가 존재한다.In general, air conditioners are used in various places such as offices, business places, and homes. Such an air conditioner is a typical energy consuming device, and has a high demand for energy saving, and in particular, there is a problem in that the air conditioner is operated unnecessarily even in an absence such as after work.
이런 문제를 해결하기 위해, 기존에는 스마트 플러그, 스마트 계량기 등을 통해, 에어컨을 모니터링하였는데, 이는 별도의 전기 공사를 통해 설치해야 하는 불편함이 존재한다.To solve this problem, conventionally, the air conditioner was monitored through a smart plug, a smart meter, etc., which is inconvenient to install through a separate electrical work.
따라서, 플러그 또는 계량기를 고가의 스마트 플러그 또는 스마트 계량기로 교체하지 않고도, 에어컨을 모니터링하여, 불필요한 에너지 낭비를 방지하고, 에너지 사용패턴의 모니터링을 통하여, 다양한 에너지 사용 형태를 개선할 방안의 모색이 요구된다. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the air conditioner without replacing the plug or meter with an expensive smart plug or smart meter, to prevent unnecessary energy waste, and to find a way to improve various forms of energy use through monitoring of energy use patterns. do.
본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 안출된 것으로서, 본 발명의 목적은, 저가의 습도 센서를 통해 간편하고 정확하게 에어컨의 가동상태를 모니터링하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치를 제공함에 있다.The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner operation state monitoring device that monitors the operation state of the air conditioner simply and accurately through a low-cost humidity sensor.
상기 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치는 습도 데이터를 수집하는 습도 센서; 및 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 프로세서;를 포함한다. According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, an air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus includes a humidity sensor for collecting humidity data; and a processor that determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data.
그리고 프로세서는, 기설정된 제1 주기마다 습도 데이터의 현재값에서 이전값과의 차이를 연산하여, 산출되는 증감량을 저장할 수 있다.In addition, the processor may store the calculated increase/decrease amount by calculating a difference between the current value of the humidity data and the previous value for each preset first period.
또한, 프로세서는, 저장된 이전 증감량과 현재 증감량의 부호가 서로 다른 경우, 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하기 위한 판별값을 증가시킬 수 있다.Also, when the signs of the stored previous increase/decrease amount and the current increase/decrease amount are different from each other, the processor may increase the determination value for determining the operation state of the air conditioner.
그리고 프로세서는, 판별값의 증가 시, 현재 증감량의 절대값만큼 증가시킬 수 있다. In addition, when the determination value is increased, the processor may increase it by the absolute value of the current increase/decrease amount.
또한, 프로세서는, 일정기간 동안 누적된 판별값이 기설정된 기준값 이상인 경우, 에어컨이 가동상태인 것으로 판단할 수 있다. Also, the processor may determine that the air conditioner is in an operating state when the accumulated determination value for a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a preset reference value.
그리고 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른, 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치는 온도 데이터를 수집하는 온도 센서;를 더 포함할 수 있다. And, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus may further include a temperature sensor for collecting temperature data.
또한, 프로세서는, 기설정된 시간 단위로 산출되는 습도 데이터의 변화량 및 온도 데이터의 변화량을 기반으로, 에어컨의 에너지 사용량을 추정할 수 있다. In addition, the processor may estimate the energy usage of the air conditioner based on the amount of change of the humidity data and the amount of change of the temperature data calculated in a preset time unit.
그리고 프로세서는, 기설정된 제2 주기마다 에어컨의 가동상태에 대한 판단 결과를 서버에 전달할 수 있다. In addition, the processor may transmit the determination result of the operation state of the air conditioner to the server every second preset period.
또한, IR 신호를 발생시켜, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하는 IR 신호 발생부를 더 포함하고, 이때, 프로세서는, 서버로부터 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하기 위한 제어명령을 수신하면, IR 신호 발생부를 통해, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어할 수 있다. In addition, it further comprises an IR signal generator for generating an IR signal to control the operation state of the air conditioner, wherein the processor receives a control command for controlling the operation state of the air conditioner from the server, through the IR signal generator, You can control the operation status of the air conditioner.
한편, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른, 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법은 습도 데이터를 수집하는 단계; 및 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 단계;를 포함한다. On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner operation state monitoring method includes: collecting humidity data; and determining the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data.
그리고 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른, 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치는 습도 데이터를 수집하는 습도 센서; 및 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하고, 판단 결과에 따라 에어컨을 제어하는 프로세서;를 포함한다.And according to another embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner operation state monitoring device includes a humidity sensor for collecting humidity data; and a processor that determines the operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data and controls the air conditioner according to the determination result.
또한, 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른, 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법은 습도 데이터를 수집하는 단계; 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 단계; 및 판단 결과에 따라 에어컨을 제어하는 단계;를 포함한다. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner operation state monitoring method includes: collecting humidity data; determining an operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data; and controlling the air conditioner according to the determination result.
이상 설명한 바와 같이, 본 발명의 실시예들에 따르면, 저가의 습도 센서를 통해 간편하고 정확하게 에어컨의 가동상태를 모니터링함으로써, 러그 또는 계량기를 고가의 스마트 플러그 또는 스마트 계량기로 교체하지 않고도, 에어컨을 모니터링하여, 불필요한 에너지 낭비를 방지하고, 에너지 사용패턴의 모니터링을 통하여, 다양한 에너지 사용 형태를 개선하는데 도움을 줄 수 있다. As described above, according to the embodiments of the present invention, by simply and accurately monitoring the operating state of the air conditioner through a low-cost humidity sensor, the air conditioner is monitored without replacing the lug or the meter with an expensive smart plug or smart meter. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent unnecessary energy waste and to help improve various types of energy use through monitoring of energy use patterns.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치의 설명에 제공된 도면, 1 is a view provided for the description of an air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
도 2 내지 도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치를 이용하여 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 과정의 설명에 제공된 도면, 2 to 3 are views provided for explaining the process of determining the operation state of the air conditioner based on humidity data using the air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법의 설명에 제공된 도면, 그리고 4 is a view provided for the description of a method for monitoring an air conditioner operation state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치의 설명에 제공된 도면이다.5 is a view provided for explanation of an air conditioner operation state monitoring device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
이하에서는 도면을 참조하여 본 발명을 보다 상세하게 설명한다.Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
도 1은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치의 설명에 제공된 도면이고, 도 2 내지 도 3은 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치를 이용하여 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 과정의 설명에 제공된 도면이다.1 is a view provided for the description of an air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 3 are based on humidity data using the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram provided to explain the process of determining the operating state of the air conditioner.
본 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치(100)는, 저가의 습도 센서(110)를 통해 간편하고 정확하게 에어컨의 가동상태를 모니터링할 수 있다.The air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment can monitor the operation state of the air conditioner simply and accurately through the low-cost humidity sensor 110 .
이를 위해, 본 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치(100)는, 습도 데이터를 수집하는 습도 센서(110), 온도 데이터를 수집하는 온도 센서(120), 습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하고, 습도 데이터 및 온도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 에너지 사용량을 추정할 수 있는 프로세서(130) 및 서버(200)와 접속하기 위해 마련되는 통신모듈(140)을 포함한다.To this end, the present air conditioner operation state monitoring device 100 determines the operation state of the air conditioner based on the humidity sensor 110 for collecting humidity data, the temperature sensor 120 for collecting temperature data, and the humidity data, It includes a processor 130 capable of estimating energy usage of the air conditioner based on data and temperature data, and a communication module 140 provided to connect with the server 200 .
일반적으로, 에어컨을 가동하는 경우, 습도 데이터는, 도 2 내지 도 3에 예시된 바와 같은 특성을 갖고 있다.In general, when an air conditioner is operated, humidity data has characteristics as illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 3 .
구체적으로, 에어컨이 가동되면, 실내의 습도가 급속히 떨어지며, 에어컨이 온도 조절을 위해, 가동이 일시 중지되면, 습도가 급격히 올라가게 된다.Specifically, when the air conditioner is operated, the humidity in the room falls rapidly, and when the operation of the air conditioner is temporarily stopped for temperature control, the humidity rises rapidly.
따라서, 도 2에 예시된 낮 12시부터 오후 6시까지의 구간과 같이 에어컨을 가동하는 경우, 실내의 습도가 급격히 떨어지는 구간과 급격히 올라가는 구간이 반복적으로 나타나게 된다.Accordingly, when the air conditioner is operated as in the section from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. illustrated in FIG. 2 , a section in which the indoor humidity rapidly drops and a section in which the humidity in the room rises rapidly appears repeatedly.
그리고, 오후 6시부터 오후 6시 30분까지 구간과 같이 에어컨의 설정 온도를 조정하는 구간에서도 실내의 습도가 급격히 떨어지는 구간과 급격히 올라가는 구간이 반복적으로 나타나게 된다. Also, in the section where the set temperature of the air conditioner is adjusted, such as the section from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm, a section in which the indoor humidity rapidly drops and a section in which the humidity rises rapidly appears repeatedly.
그리고 밤 10시 이후, 에어컨의 가동이 중지되면, 점선 왼쪽과 같이 습도가 안정적으로 올라가거나 떨어지는 구간이 나타나게 된다. And if the operation of the air conditioner is stopped after 10 p.m., a section in which humidity is stably rising or falling appears as shown on the left of the dotted line.
도 3은 에어컨을 가동하는 경우와 에어컨의 가동을 중지하는 경우를 시간 스케일(x축)을 확장하여 나타내는 도면이다.3 is a diagram illustrating a case in which an air conditioner is operated and a case in which the operation of the air conditioner is stopped by expanding the time scale (x-axis).
도 3 역시, 에어컨을 가동하는 경우, 실내의 습도가 급격히 떨어지는 구간과 급격히 올라가는 구간이 반복적으로 나타나게 되고, 에어컨의 가동이 중지되면, 점선 왼쪽과 같이 습도가 안정적으로 올라가거나 떨어지는 구간이 나타나게 된다. 3 also, in the case of operating the air conditioner, a section in which the indoor humidity rapidly falls and a section in which the humidity rises rapidly appears repeatedly, and when the operation of the air conditioner is stopped, a section in which the humidity stably rises or falls as shown on the left of the dotted line appears.
본 실시예에 따른 프로세서(130)는, 에어컨의 가동하는 경우, 상기와 같은 습도 데이터의 특성을 고려하여, 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 것이다.When the air conditioner is operated, the processor 130 according to the present embodiment determines the operating state of the air conditioner in consideration of the characteristics of the humidity data as described above.
구체적으로, 프로세서(130)는, 기설정된 제1 주기마다 습도 데이터의 현재값에서 이전값과의 차이를 연산하여, 산출되는 증감량을 저장하고, 저장된 이전 증감량과 현재 증감량의 부호가 서로 다른 경우, 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하기 위한 판별값을 증가시킬 수 있다.Specifically, the processor 130 calculates a difference from the previous value in the current value of the humidity data for each preset first period, stores the calculated increase/decrease, and the stored previous increase/decrease and the sign of the current increase/decrease are mutually exclusive. In other cases, the determination value for determining the operating state of the air conditioner may be increased.
이때, 프로세서(130)는, 일정기간 동안 누적된 판별값이 기설정된 기준값 이상인 경우, 에어컨이 가동상태인 것으로 판단할 수 있다. 이때, 판별값은 증가 시, 현재 증감량의 절대값만큼 증가될 수 있다. In this case, the processor 130 may determine that the air conditioner is in an operating state when the accumulated determination value for a predetermined period is equal to or greater than a preset reference value. In this case, when the discriminant value is increased, it may be increased by the absolute value of the current increase/decrease amount.
더불어, 프로세서(130)는, 기설정된 시간 단위로 산출되는 습도 데이터의 변화량 및 온도 데이터의 변화량을 기반으로, 에어컨의 에너지 사용량을 추정할 수 있다.In addition, the processor 130 may estimate the energy consumption of the air conditioner based on the amount of change of the humidity data and the amount of change of the temperature data calculated in a preset time unit.
구체적으로, 프로세서(130)는, 기설정된 시간 단위로 산출되는 습도 데이터의 변화량 및 온도 데이터의 변화량과 구간별 온도 변화량 및 습도 변화량에 대응되는 에어컨의 에너지 사용량에 대한 추정 결과가 갖고 있는 룩업 테이블(Look-Up Table)과 이용하여, 에어컨의 에너지 사용량을 추정할 수 있다. Specifically, the processor 130 includes a lookup table ( Look-Up Table) can be used to estimate the energy consumption of the air conditioner.
그리고 프로세서(130)는 기설정된 제2 주기마다 통신모듈(140)을 통해, 에어컨의 가동상태에 대한 판단 결과를 서버(200)에 전달할 수 있다. In addition, the processor 130 may transmit the determination result on the operation state of the air conditioner to the server 200 through the communication module 140 every second preset period.
도 4는 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법의 설명에 제공된 도면이다.4 is a view provided for explaining a method for monitoring an air conditioner operation state according to an embodiment of the present invention.
도 4를 참조하면, 본 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법은 습도 센서(110)를 통해, 습도 데이터를 수집하면(S410), 프로세서(130)가, 기설정된 제1 주기마다 습도 데이터의 현재값(H(t0))에서 이전값(H(t-1))과의 차이를 연산하여, 산출되는 증감량을 저장하고(S420), 저장된 이전 증감량(Hd(t-1))과 현재 증감량(Hd(t0))의 부호가 서로 다른 경우(S430-Y), 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하기 위한 판별값(D)을 증가시킬 수 있다(S440). 이때, 판별값은 증가 시, 현재 증감량의 절대값(abs(Hd(t0)))만큼 증가될 수 있다.Referring to FIG. 4 , in this air conditioner operation state monitoring method, when humidity data is collected through the humidity sensor 110 ( S410 ), the processor 130 generates a current value (H ( H ( ) t0)), the difference from the previous value H(t-1)) is calculated, the calculated increase/decrease amount is stored (S420), and the stored previous increase/decrease amount Hd(t-1)) and the current increase/decrease amount Hd When the signs of (t0)) are different from each other (S430-Y), the discrimination value D for determining the operating state of the air conditioner may be increased (S440). In this case, when the discriminant value is increased, it may be increased by the absolute value (abs(Hd(t0))) of the current increase/decrease amount.
첨언하면, 저장된 이전 증감량(Hd(t-1))과 현재 증감량(Hd(t0))의 부호가 서로 같은 경우(S430-N), 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하기 위한 판별값(D)은 그대로 유지된다(S435). Incidentally, when the signs of the stored previous increase/decrease (Hd(t-1)) and the current increase/decrease amount (Hd(t0)) are the same (S430-N), the discriminant value (D) for determining the operating state of the air conditioner is maintained as it is (S435).
그리고 프로세서(130)는, 기설정된 제2 주기가 도래하면(S450-Y), 일정기간 동안 누적된 판별값이 기설정된 기준값 이상(Dth)인 경우(S460-Y), 에어컨이 가동상태인 것으로 판단할 수 있다(S470). And the processor 130, when the second preset period arrives (S450-Y), when the accumulated determination value for a certain period is equal to or greater than the preset reference value (Dth) (S460-Y), the air conditioner is in the operating state It can be determined (S470).
이를 통해, 판단 결과는 통신모듈(140)을 통해 서버(200)에 전달될 수 있다(S480). Through this, the determination result may be transmitted to the server 200 through the communication module 140 (S480).
도 5는 본 발명의 다른 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치(100)의 설명에 제공된 도면이다.5 is a view provided for the description of the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
도 5를 참조하면, 본 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치(100)는, 전술한 습도 센서(110), 온도 센서(120), 프로세서(130) 및 통신모듈(140) 이외에 IR 신호 발생부(150)를 더 포함할 수 있다. Referring to FIG. 5 , the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes an IR signal generator in addition to the humidity sensor 110 , the temperature sensor 120 , the processor 130 , and the communication module 140 . (150) may be further included.
IR 신호 발생부(150)는, IR 신호를 발생시켜, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하기 위해 마련된다. The IR signal generating unit 150 is provided to generate an IR signal to control the operating state of the air conditioner.
즉, 본 실시예에 따른 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치(100)는, 통신모듈(140)을 통해, 서버(200)로부터 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하기 위한 제어명령을 수신하면, 프로세서(130)가, IR 신호 발생부(150)를 통해, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어할 수 있다. That is, the air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment receives a control command for controlling the operation state of the air conditioner from the server 200 through the communication module 140, the processor 130, Through the IR signal generating unit 150, it is possible to control the operating state of the air conditioner.
다른 예를 들면, 프로세서(130)가 서버(200)로부터 제어명령을 수신하지 않는 경우에도, 기설정된 에어컨의 가동 타임 테이블과 에어컨의 가동상태의 판단 결과를 비교하여, 현재 에어컨은 가동상태이나, 현재 시간이 에어컨의 가동 중지 상태로 예정된 시간 구간인 것으로 판단되면, IR 신호 발생부(150)를 통해, 에어컨의 가동을 중지하도록 제어할 수 있다. For another example, even when the processor 130 does not receive a control command from the server 200, by comparing the preset operation time table of the air conditioner with the determination result of the operation state of the air conditioner, the current air conditioner is in the operating state, When it is determined that the current time is a time period scheduled for the stopped operation of the air conditioner, the IR signal generating unit 150 may control the operation of the air conditioner to stop.
이를 통해, 불필요한 에너지 낭비를 방지할 수 있다.Through this, unnecessary energy waste can be prevented.
한편, 본 실시예에 따른 장치와 방법의 기능을 수행하게 하는 컴퓨터 프로그램을 수록한 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 기록매체에도 본 발명의 기술적 사상이 적용될 수 있음은 물론이다. 또한, 본 발명의 다양한 실시예에 따른 기술적 사상은 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 기록매체에 기록된 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 코드 형태로 구현될 수도 있다. 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 기록매체는 컴퓨터에 의해 읽을 수 있고 데이터를 저장할 수 있는 어떤 데이터 저장 장치이더라도 가능하다. 예를 들어, 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 기록매체는 ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, 자기 테이프, 플로피 디스크, 광디스크, 하드 디스크 드라이브, 등이 될 수 있음은 물론이다. 또한, 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 기록매체에 저장된 컴퓨터로 읽을 수 있는 코드 또는 프로그램은 컴퓨터간에 연결된 네트워크를 통해 전송될 수도 있다.On the other hand, it goes without saying that the technical idea of the present invention can also be applied to a computer-readable recording medium containing a computer program for performing the functions of the apparatus and method according to the present embodiment. In addition, the technical ideas according to various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of computer-readable codes recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may be any data storage device readable by the computer and capable of storing data. For example, the computer-readable recording medium may be a ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical disk, hard disk drive, or the like. In addition, the computer-readable code or program stored in the computer-readable recording medium may be transmitted through a network connected between computers.
또한, 이상에서는 본 발명의 바람직한 실시예에 대하여 도시하고 설명하였지만, 본 발명은 상술한 특정의 실시예에 한정되지 아니하며, 청구범위에서 청구하는 본 발명의 요지를 벗어남이 없이 당해 발명이 속하는 기술분야에서 통상의 지식을 가진자에 의해 다양한 변형실시가 가능한 것은 물론이고, 이러한 변형실시들은 본 발명의 기술적 사상이나 전망으로부터 개별적으로 이해되어져서는 안될 것이다.In addition, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims Various modifications are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or prospect of the present invention.

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  1. 습도 데이터를 수집하는 습도 센서; 및a humidity sensor that collects humidity data; and
    습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 프로세서;를 포함하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.Air conditioner operation state monitoring device comprising a; processor for determining the operation state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    기설정된 제1 주기마다 습도 데이터의 현재값에서 이전값과의 차이를 연산하여, 산출되는 증감량을 저장하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.The air conditioner operation state monitoring apparatus, characterized in that by calculating the difference from the previous value in the current value of the humidity data for each preset first cycle, and storing the calculated increase/decrease amount.
  3. 청구항 2에 있어서,3. The method according to claim 2,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    저장된 이전 증감량과 현재 증감량의 부호가 서로 다른 경우, 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하기 위한 판별값을 증가시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.The air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that, when the signs of the stored previous increase/decrease amount and the current increase/decrease amount are different from each other, the determination value for determining the operation state of the air conditioner is increased.
  4. 청구항 3에 있어서,4. The method according to claim 3,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    판별값의 증가 시, 현재 증감량의 절대값만큼 증가시키는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.When the discrimination value is increased, the air conditioner operation status monitoring device, characterized in that it is increased by the absolute value of the current increase/decrease amount.
  5. 청구항 3에 있어서,4. The method according to claim 3,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    일정기간 동안 누적된 판별값이 기설정된 기준값 이상인 경우, 에어컨이 가동상태인 것으로 판단하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.The air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that it is determined that the air conditioner is in operation when the accumulated determination value for a certain period is equal to or greater than a preset reference value.
  6. 청구항 2에 있어서,3. The method according to claim 2,
    온도 데이터를 수집하는 온도 센서;를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.Temperature sensor for collecting temperature data; Air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that it further comprises.
  7. 청구항 6에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    기설정된 시간 단위로 산출되는 습도 데이터의 변화량 및 온도 데이터의 변화량을 기반으로, 에어컨의 에너지 사용량을 추정하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.Air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that based on the amount of change of the humidity data and the amount of change of the temperature data calculated in a preset time unit, estimating the energy consumption of the air conditioner.
  8. 청구항 6에 있어서,7. The method of claim 6,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    기설정된 제2 주기마다 에어컨의 가동상태에 대한 판단 결과를 서버에 전달하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.The air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that the determination result on the operation state of the air conditioner is transmitted to the server every second preset period.
  9. 청구항 8에 있어서,9. The method of claim 8,
    IR 신호를 발생시켜, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하는 IR 신호 발생부를 더 포함하고, By generating an IR signal, it further comprises an IR signal generator for controlling the operating state of the air conditioner,
    프로세서는,The processor is
    서버로부터 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하기 위한 제어명령을 수신하면, IR 신호 발생부를 통해, 에어컨의 가동상태를 제어하는 것을 특징으로 하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.Air conditioner operation state monitoring device, characterized in that when receiving a control command for controlling the operation state of the air conditioner from the server, through the IR signal generator to control the operation state of the air conditioner.
  10. 습도 데이터를 수집하는 단계; 및collecting humidity data; and
    습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 단계;를 포함하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법.Determining the operation state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data; Air conditioner operation state monitoring method comprising a.
  11. 습도 데이터를 수집하는 습도 센서; 및a humidity sensor that collects humidity data; and
    습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하고, 판단 결과에 따라 에어컨을 제어하는 프로세서;를 포함하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 장치.An air conditioner operation state monitoring device comprising a; a processor that determines the operation state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data, and controls the air conditioner according to the determination result.
  12. 습도 데이터를 수집하는 단계; collecting humidity data;
    습도 데이터를 기반으로 에어컨의 가동상태를 판단하는 단계; 및determining an operating state of the air conditioner based on the humidity data; and
    판단 결과에 따라 에어컨을 제어하는 단계;를 포함하는 에어컨 가동상태 모니터링 방법.Controlling the air conditioner according to the determination result; Air conditioner operation state monitoring method comprising a.
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