WO2023203830A1

WO2023203830A1 - Air conditioning system and air conditioning method

Info

Publication number: WO2023203830A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/003432
Authority: WO
Inventors: 佐知田中; 昭義大平; 征義吉田
Original assignee: 日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社
Priority date: 2022-04-22
Filing date: 2023-02-02
Publication date: 2023-10-26
Also published as: JP2023160264A

Abstract

Provided is an air conditioning system with which the burden on a user is reduced when air conditioning control is changed. An air conditioning system (100) comprises an air conditioner (10) that establishes communication with an autonomous mobile body (20). The autonomous mobile body (20) generates environment information, in which position information of the autonomous mobile body (20) is associated with the detected value of the temperature and/or the humidity around a person (M) who is in a room (R1), and also generates person information which includes imaging results and/or voice measurement results of the person (M) in the room (R1). The air conditioner (10) changes air conditioning control on the basis of the results of the analysis of the environment information and the person information.

Description

Air conditioning system and air conditioning method

The present invention relates to air conditioning systems and the like.

Techniques are known for changing air conditioning control based on the results of communication between humans and robots. For example, Patent Document 1 states, ``Before changing the state of a first device that is different from the electronic device, an electronic device obtains approval for changing the state from a first person around the electronic device. and the state of the first device is changed based on the approval obtained."
Further, Patent Document 2 describes an environment adjustment system that includes "a questioning unit that causes a robot to ask questions about the environment of the area to people staying in the area."

JP2016-83740A JP 2019-207039 Publication

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when changing the state of the first device (air conditioner), the user needs to give approval to the electronic device (robot), which is time-consuming for the user. Furthermore, the technique described in Patent Document 2 requires the user to answer questions from the robot, which is time-consuming for the user. As described above, both of Patent Documents 1 and 2 place a burden on the user when changing the air conditioning control, so there is room for improvement.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system and the like that places less burden on the user when changing air conditioning control.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an air conditioning system according to the present invention includes an air conditioner that communicates with an autonomous mobile body, and the autonomous mobile body adjusts the temperature and humidity around the person in the air conditioned room. Generate environmental information that associates the detected value of at least one of the above with the position information of the autonomous mobile object, and generate human information that includes at least one of the imaging results and audio measurement results of the person in the air-conditioned room. However, the air conditioner changes air conditioning control based on the analysis results of the environmental information and the human information.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an air conditioning system, etc. that places less burden on the user when changing air conditioning control.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an air conditioning system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an autonomous mobile body in the air conditioning system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an air conditioning system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of feature amounts extracted by the server of the air conditioning system according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows each processing of an air conditioner and an autonomous mobile object in an air conditioning system concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows each processing of an air conditioner and an autonomous mobile object in an air conditioning system concerning a 1st embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an air conditioning system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an air conditioning system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of an air conditioning system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a front view of an indoor unit of an air conditioning system according to a modification of the second embodiment. It is an explanatory view of an air conditioning system concerning a 3rd embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of an air conditioning system according to a third embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows each processing of an air conditioner, a server, and an autonomous mobile object in an air conditioning system concerning a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows each processing of an air conditioner, a server, and an autonomous mobile object in an air conditioning system concerning a 3rd embodiment.

≪First embodiment≫
<Air conditioning system configuration>
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an air conditioning system 100 according to the first embodiment.
In the air conditioning system 100 shown in FIG. 1, an autonomous mobile body 20 transmits data such as the temperature and humidity surrounding a person M1 in a room R1 (air-conditioned room) and the imaging results of the person M1 to an air conditioner 10. This is a system in which the air conditioner 10 performs predetermined air conditioning control based on the analysis results. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning system 100 includes an air conditioner 10 and an autonomous mobile body 20. The air conditioner 10 is a device that air-conditions the room R1. The air conditioner 10 also has a function of communicating with the autonomous mobile body 20 in a predetermined manner. The communication method between the air conditioner 10 and the autonomous mobile body 20 may be, for example, infrared communication or another method.

The air conditioner 10 includes an outdoor unit (not shown) installed outdoors and an indoor unit U1 installed in the room R1. The outdoor unit (not shown) and the indoor unit U1 are connected via refrigerant piping and are also connected via power lines and communication lines. The building B1 including the room R1 shown in FIG. 1 may be, for example, a residence, an office, a hotel, or a facility for the elderly.

As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner 10 includes a server 11. Although not shown, the server 11 includes electronic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and various interfaces. Then, the program stored in the ROM is read out and expanded to the RAM, and the CPU executes various processes. The server 11 analyzes the person M1's preferences regarding air conditioning based on the image data and audio data received from the autonomous mobile body 20, as well as the temperature and humidity around the person M1. Based on the analysis result of the server 11, the air conditioner 10 performs air conditioning control.

The autonomous mobile body 20 is a robot that autonomously moves within the room R1. As such an autonomous mobile body 20, for example, in addition to a robot vacuum cleaner, a pet robot, a care robot, a service robot, and a household robot are used. Note that the autonomous mobile body 20 may have other functions such as air purification that collects fine particles in the air.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the autonomous mobile body 20.
As shown in FIG. 2, the autonomous mobile body 20 includes an image sensor 21, an audio sensor 22, a temperature/humidity sensor 23, a control board 24, a distance sensor 25, a drive wheel 26, and a main body 27. ing. The image sensor 21 is a camera that generates predetermined imaging data. For example, the image sensor 21 may generate image data by photoelectrically converting light incident on an image sensor (not shown). As the image pickup device described above, a CCD sensor (Charge Coupled Device), a CMOS sensor (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), or the like is used. Note that the image sensor 21 may be one that is sensitive to infrared rays or other radio wave intensities.

In the example of FIG. 2, the image sensor 21 is installed on the top surface of the main body 27. By using a spherical camera with a relatively wide angle of view as such an image sensor 21, it is possible to obtain an overall image of the surroundings of the autonomous mobile body 20. In addition to the type of image sensor 21, its installation position and number can be changed as appropriate.
The voice sensor 22 is a sensor that measures the voice of the person M1. As such a sound sensor 22, a sensor that extracts sounds in the audible range may be used, or a sensor that extracts sound waves outside the audible range, such as ultrasonic waves or low frequencies, may be used.

The temperature and humidity sensor 23 is a sensor that detects the temperature and humidity around the autonomous mobile body 20. The temperature and humidity sensor 23 has, for example, a temperature detection element (not shown) and a humidity detection element (not shown) mounted on a substrate (not shown). . Note that the type of each element described above is not particularly limited.

Although not shown, the control board 24 includes electronic circuits such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and various interfaces. The control board 24 has a function of transmitting each data acquired by the image sensor 21, the audio sensor 22, and the temperature/humidity sensor 23 to the air conditioner 10 (see FIG. 1) together with the position information of the autonomous mobile object 20. are doing. Further, the control board 24 drives the motor 28 (see FIG. 3) of the drive wheel 26 in a predetermined manner based on the measurement result of the distance sensor 25 and the like in addition to the signal received from the air conditioner 10.

The distance sensor 25 is a sensor that measures the distance to an object or wall surface. As such a distance sensor 25, for example, an optical TOF (Time-of-Flight) sensor, a laser type sensor, or an ultrasonic type sensor may be used.
The drive wheels 26 are wheels used for running the autonomous mobile body 20, and are connected to the rotating shaft of a motor 28 (see FIG. 3). The main body 27 is a housing body in which sensors such as the image sensor 21, the control board 24, the drive wheels 26, and the like are installed. Then, based on the measurement results of the distance sensor 25, the autonomous mobile object 20 estimates the shape and floor plan of the room R1 (see FIG. 1), and also estimates the self-position (the position of the autonomous mobile object 20). It is designed to run inside.

The autonomous mobile body 20 also has a function of recognizing the person M1 in the room R1 (see FIG. 1) based on the imaging result of the image sensor 21. For example, the autonomous mobile body 20 recognizes the person M1 in the room R1 based on the shape of the head, the color of the skin, the size of the eyes, the distance between the eyes, the width of the lips, the body shape, etc. Alternatively, the autonomous mobile body 20 may recognize a moving object in the room R1 as a person M1.

Then, the autonomous mobile body 20 moves close to the person M1, and the temperature and humidity sensor 23 detects the temperature and humidity of the air around the person M1. Here, "surroundings" of a person is, for example, a range within 2 meters from the person, but is not limited to this. Further, instead of the autonomous mobile body 20, the server 11 (see FIG. 1) may recognize the person M1.

The autonomous mobile body 20 transmits each data acquired by the image sensor 21, the audio sensor 22, and the temperature/humidity sensor 23 to the air conditioner 10 together with the position information of the autonomous mobile body 20. Here, the position information of the autonomous mobile body 20 when the autonomous mobile body 20 moves close to the person M1 also indicates the approximate position of the person M1. Then, the air conditioner 10 starts to perform predetermined air conditioning control based on the position information of the autonomous mobile body 20 (that is, the position information of the person M1) that is associated with the temperature, humidity, etc. around the person M1. ing.

In this way, the autonomous mobile body 20 becomes, so to speak, the limbs of the air conditioner 10, and detects the temperature and humidity around the person M1 in addition to the imaging results and audio of the person M1 in the room R1.
In addition to detecting the temperature of the air sucked into the indoor unit with a temperature sensor, conventional air conditioners also use infrared sensors to obtain the surface temperature of the people in the room to control the air conditioning. . In this case, since it is difficult to detect an accurate value of the temperature of the air around the person, the set temperature of the air conditioner often deviates from the temperature of the person's surroundings. Further, even if the temperature around the person becomes equal to the set temperature, the person may feel uncomfortable if the set temperature does not suit the person's preference.

Therefore, in the first embodiment, the autonomous mobile body 20 transmits data including temperature and humidity of the person M1 in addition to image data and audio data of the person M1 (see FIG. 1) to the air conditioner 10. analyzes person M1's preferences regarding air conditioning and changes the air conditioning control in a predetermined manner. This not only improves the comfort of the air conditioning, but also eliminates the need for the person M1 to operate a remote control or take actions (answers to questions, etc.) to the autonomous mobile object 20. It can reduce the burden.
In the following description, the reference numeral for person M1 (see FIG. 1) may be omitted as appropriate.

<Control configuration of air conditioning system>
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the air conditioning system 100.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control board 24 of the autonomous mobile body 20 includes a storage section 24a, a control section 24b, and a communication section 24c as functional components. In addition to storing a predetermined program in advance, the storage unit 24a also stores detection values of the image sensor 21, audio sensor 22, temperature/humidity sensor 23, and distance sensor 25, as well as data received from the air conditioner 10. Ru.

For example, when the control unit 24b receives a driving instruction from the air conditioner 10 via the communication unit 24c, the control unit 24b drives the motor 28 of the drive wheel 26 (see FIG. 2) in a predetermined manner. The control unit 24b also converts the data acquired by the image sensor 21, the audio sensor 22, and the temperature/humidity sensor 23 into positional information of the autonomous mobile body 20 (for example, positional information when temperature/humidity around the person is detected). , and is transmitted to the air conditioner 10 via the communication unit 24c. The communication unit 24c performs predetermined communication with the air conditioner 10.

The air conditioner 10 includes the server 11 described above, as well as a compressor 12, an expansion valve 13, an indoor fan 14, an outdoor fan 15, and a predetermined sensor 16. Examples of such a sensor 16 include an indoor temperature sensor and an outdoor temperature sensor. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the air conditioner 10 includes an indoor heat exchanger, an outdoor heat exchanger, a four-way valve, and the like. The refrigerant is then circulated in a well-known refrigeration cycle.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server 11 includes a storage section 11a, a control section 11b, and a communication section 11c. The storage unit 11a stores predetermined programs in advance, as well as data received from the autonomous mobile body 20 and analysis results based on this data. In addition, map information of the room R1 (see FIG. 1) may be stored in the storage unit 24a. This map information may be given in advance, or may be created while the autonomous mobile body 20 travels through the room R1 (see FIG. 1). The map information includes information indicating the shape and floor plan of the room R1.

The control unit 11b analyzes the data received from the autonomous mobile body 20, and changes the air conditioning control in a predetermined manner based on the analysis result. The control unit 11b also transmits and receives data to and from the user's information terminal 30 via the communication unit 11c. For example, the data collected by the server 11 may be transmitted to the information terminal 30 via the communication unit 11c of the air conditioner 10, and the user may check the data on the display screen of the information terminal 30. As such an information terminal 30, for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, or a wearable terminal is used. The communication unit 11c not only communicates with the autonomous mobile body 20 but also communicates with the user's information terminal 30.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of feature amounts extracted by the server of the air conditioning system (see FIG. 3 as appropriate).
Based on the image data acquired by the image sensor 21, the server 11 collects features such as facial expressions, level of happiness, anger, sadness, amount of smile (numerical value indicating degree of smile), and complexion, as feature values of human expression. Extract the amount. Furthermore, if the image sensor 21 is sensitive to infrared rays, the server 11 may extract feature quantities such as a person's body temperature, amount of perspiration, and blood flow based on the imaging data.

The server 11 also provides features of the person's body based on the imaging data acquired by the image sensor 21, such as the person's physique, posture, body movement speed, shaking during movement, and muscle tension. Extract. Note that muscle tension is estimated from the way a person's posture changes. As other features related to the human body, the server 11 may extract, for example, the speed of movement of the human limbs and the tremors of the human body.

In addition, the server 11 also stores voice volume, voice quality (voice pitch/frequency), voice tremor, and voice tremor as human voice features based on the voice data (conversation sounds/life sounds) acquired by the voice sensor 22. Extract etc. Note that, from the viewpoint of privacy protection, it is preferable that the server 11 not analyze the content of people's conversations, but it is permissible to extract words such as "hot" and "cold."

As shown in FIG. 4, feature quantities such as a person's facial information, physique, and voice quality based on imaging data are used as "personal information" that indicates who the person is. In addition, human information includes facial expressions, physical features, and voice features that indicate how a person feels about air conditioning (pleasant/uncomfortable, hot, cold, etc.). That's what it means.

Such "personal information" includes, for example, the level of happiness, anger, sadness, amount of smiles, complexion, body temperature, amount of sweat, blood flow, body posture, movement speed, blurring when moving, muscle tension, and voice. Includes loudness and trembling of voice. In addition, "human information" may include human emotions (emotions quantified based on information such as facial expressions and voice), and multiple feature quantities may be used as appropriate. It's okay. Furthermore, the "person information" includes the imaging results of the image sensor 21 and the measurement results of the audio sensor 22 in the autonomous mobile body 20 (see FIG. 2).

As described above, the server 11 (see FIG. 3) acquires the temperature and humidity values around the person based on the detected values of the temperature and humidity sensor 23. In addition, the server 11 estimates the floor plan of the building B1 (see FIG. 1) including the room R1 (see FIG. 1) based on the distance data acquired by the distance sensor 25, and also estimates the floor plan of the building B1 (see FIG. 1) that includes the room R1 (see FIG. 1). Estimate the position of (self-position). Note that information indicating the temperature and humidity around the person and the temperature and humidity distribution in the room R1 is referred to as "environmental information." The "environmental information" includes information indicating the floor plan of the building B1 and the self-position of the autonomous mobile body 20 based on the measured value of the distance sensor 25, in addition to the detected value of the temperature/humidity sensor 23.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server 11 generates "preference information" regarding air conditioning for a person based on "person information" and "environmental information". For example, the server 11 may collect numerical values indicating whether the person in the room R1 (see FIG. 1) feels hot or cold, information about the temperature and humidity around the person, and the position of the autonomous mobile object 20. ``Preference information'' is generated by associating with . "Preference information" is data indicating how a person feels about the air-conditioned environment. In addition to heat and cold, the "preference information" also includes comfort regarding the volume of air conditioned air, whether the air conditioned air hits the person (or not), and the direction of the wind.

For example, if the amount of smiling faces based on image data is relatively large, there is a high possibility that the person feels comfortable in the air-conditioned environment. Furthermore, if a person sweats a lot and their body temperature is high, there is a high possibility that the person feels hot. In addition, if a person's body is shaking or their muscles are stiff, there is a high possibility that the person feels cold. In this way, the server 11 generates "preference information" indicating how a person feels about the current air conditioning environment, based on "person information" and "environment information."

In addition, the server 11 may register in advance "personal information" such as a person's face, physique, and voice quality, so that the server 11 can recognize who is in the room R1 (see Figure 1). good. By associating "preference information" with "personal information," the server 11 can grasp who is in the room R1 (see FIG. 1), where they are, and what type of air conditioning they prefer. The "preference information" generated by the server 11 is stored in the storage unit 11a in association with the "personal information". Note that the generation of "personal information" is not particularly essential, so it can be omitted.

Additionally, the server 11 may associate "date and time information" with "person information". As such "date and time information", for example, the date and time when "person information" is generated is used. By associating "person information" with "date and time information," the server 11 associates a person's "preference information" regarding air conditioning with seasons and time zones.

In addition, the server 11 may associate a person's "preference information" regarding air conditioning with the location where the person is (living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom, etc.) and the type of activity. For example, people often prefer different air conditioning environments when they are cooking in the kitchen and when they are relaxing in the living room. Furthermore, the air conditioning environment that a person prefers is often different depending on when the person is exercising and when the person is relaxing. The server 11 classifies people's "preference information" regarding air conditioning in association with season, time of day, location, and behavior, making it possible to provide detailed and comfortable air conditioning.

In addition, if environmental information such as temperature and humidity of room R1 (see Figure 1) changes due to changes in air conditioning control, "person information" before the environmental information changes and "person information" after the environmental information changes. The server 11 may compare the "personal information" and estimate whether the information before or after the change is more comfortable for the person. For example, if the temperature around a person in room R1 changes, and the person's condition changes, the server can determine whether they are more comfortable before or after the temperature change based on their facial expressions, body temperature, and blood flow. By estimating 11, a person's "preference information" can be updated (changed). In this way, "preference information" may be updated based on changes in "environmental information" and "person information" due to changes in air conditioning control. As a result, the server 11 learns people's reactions to changes in the air-conditioned environment, so that a comfortable air-conditioned environment can be provided in a relatively short time.

In addition, for example, the air conditioner 10 may change the air conditioning control based on the reaction of the person when the autonomous mobile body 20 takes a predetermined action toward the person. For example, when the autonomous mobile body 20 is equipped with a device such as a fan (not shown) and blows out a predetermined wind toward a person, the server 11 may determine whether the person feels comfortable with the wind. You can also do this. If there is a high possibility that a person feels that the wind is comfortable, there is a high possibility that the person likes being exposed to the wind. Therefore, the air conditioner 10 can improve the comfort of air conditioning by controlling the air conditioning so that the conditioned air hits the person.

<Air conditioning system processing>
5A and 5B are flowcharts showing the respective processes of the air conditioner and the autonomous mobile body (see also FIG. 3 as appropriate).
Note that at the time of "START" in FIG. 5A, a command to start operation is transmitted to the air conditioner 10 from the remote controller (not shown) or the information terminal 30 (see FIG. 3).
In step S101, the air conditioner 10 drives the compressor 12 and the like to perform a predetermined air conditioning operation. That is, the air conditioner 10 controls the compressor 12, the expansion valve 13, the indoor fan 14, and the outdoor fan 15 based on a predetermined operating mode and set temperature. Note that the set temperature of the air conditioner is often set with a remote control (not shown), but it may also be set by operating the information terminal 30 (see FIG. 3) such as a smartphone, or if a predetermined initial setting is set. may be used.

In step S102, the air conditioner 10 issues a travel instruction to the autonomous mobile body 20. As a result, a travel instruction signal is transmitted from the server 11 (see FIG. 3) of the air conditioner 10 to the control board 24 (see FIG. 3) of the autonomous mobile body 20.
In step S103, the autonomous mobile body 20 receives a travel instruction signal from the air conditioner 10.

In step S104, the autonomous mobile body 20 determines whether map information exists for the building B1 (see FIG. 1) that includes the room R1 (see FIG. 1). For example, if map information is provided in advance or if map information has already been created based on data acquired while the autonomous mobile body 20 is running (S104: Yes), the autonomous mobile body 20 processes The process proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, the autonomous mobile body 20 travels in the room R1 in a predetermined manner based on the map information. Note that the way the autonomous mobile body 20 moves in the room R1 varies depending on the purpose of the autonomous mobile body 20 (robot vacuum cleaner, pet robot, service robot, etc.).

Furthermore, if there is no map information in step S104 (S104: No), the process of the autonomous mobile body 20 proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the autonomous mobile body 20 travels in the room R1 in a predetermined manner, measures the shape of the room R1, etc. based on the detection results of the distance sensor 25 and the image sensor 21, and generates map information. Note that the entity that generates the map information may be the server 11 (see FIG. 3). Furthermore, even if there is no specific travel instruction from the air conditioner 10, the autonomous mobile body 20 can travel within the room R1.

Next, in step S107, the autonomous mobile body 20 determines whether or not a person is detected. That is, the autonomous mobile body 20 determines whether or not there is a person in the room R1 based on the detection results of the image sensor 21 and the audio sensor 22. If no person is detected in step S107 (S107: No), the process of the autonomous mobile body 20 returns to step S105. Moreover, when a person is detected in step S107 (S107: Yes), the process of the autonomous mobile body 20 proceeds to step S108.

In step S108, the autonomous mobile body 20 acquires the temperature and humidity around the person and its own position information in addition to image and audio data. To explain in more detail, the autonomous mobile body 20 uses an image sensor 21 to obtain image data of a person, and uses an audio sensor 22 to obtain audio data. Furthermore, the autonomous mobile body 20 uses the temperature and humidity sensor 23 to obtain the temperature and humidity around the person. Furthermore, the autonomous mobile body 20 acquires position information of the autonomous mobile body 20 based on the measured value of the distance sensor 25 as well as map information. Then, the autonomous mobile body 20 generates "environmental information" in which the position information of the autonomous mobile body 20 is associated with the detected values of the temperature and humidity around the person in the room R1 (air-conditioned room), and also Generates "person information" that includes imaging results and sound measurement results of people in air-conditioned rooms.

In step S109, the autonomous mobile body 20 transmits data to the air conditioner 10. That is, the autonomous mobile object 20 transmits data including "person information" (imaging data and audio data) and "environmental information" (temperature and humidity around the person and the position of the autonomous mobile object 20) to the communication unit 24c (Fig. (see) to the server 11 of the air conditioner 10.
In step S110, the air conditioner 10 receives data from the autonomous mobile body 20 via the communication unit 11c of the server 11 (see FIG. 3).

Note that in order to detect the temperature and humidity around the person in the room R1, it is not particularly necessary for the autonomous mobile body 20 to always follow the person. That is, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the autonomous mobile body 20 once separated from the person, the autonomous mobile body 20 may approach the person again and detect the temperature, humidity, etc. around the person. For example, if the autonomous mobile object 20 is a cleaning robot, when the autonomous mobile object 20 approaches a person in the process of cleaning the room R1, the temperature and humidity around the person may be detected. Alternatively, the temperature and humidity may be constantly detected while the vehicle is running.

Next, in step S111 in FIG. 5B, the air conditioner 10 uses feature quantities such as facial information, level of happiness, anger, sorrow, and voice volume (see FIG. Reference).
In step S112, the air conditioner 10 generates and stores "preference information" and the like. That is, the air conditioner 10 associates the facial expressions and voice features of the person in the room R1 with the temperature and humidity of the person's surroundings and the position information of the autonomous mobile object 20 (that is, the position information of the person). "Preference information" is generated. Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 may generate "personal information" for identifying a person based on the person's facial information. The "preference information" and "personal information" generated in this manner are stored in the server 11.

Next, in step S113, the air conditioner 10 determines whether the temperature and humidity are equal to the set value (or within a predetermined range including the set value). For example, the air conditioner 10 determines whether the temperature around the person is equal to the set temperature of the air conditioner. Note that the same applies to the humidity around the person. As described above, by moving the autonomous mobile body 20 close to the person, accurate values of the temperature and humidity around the person can be obtained. If the temperature and humidity are different from the set values in step S113 (S113: No), the process of the air conditioner 10 proceeds to step S114.

In step S114, the air conditioner 10 performs predetermined air conditioning control. That is, the air conditioner 10 controls the compressor 12 and the like so that the temperature and humidity around the person approaches the set value. Note that the temperature and humidity around a person is directly related to the comfort of the air conditioner that the person feels. Therefore, in the first embodiment, the air conditioner 10 performs predetermined air conditioning control so that the temperature and humidity around the person reach a predetermined set value. After performing the process of step S114, the process of the air conditioner 10 returns to step S113.

Furthermore, if the temperature and humidity are equal to the set value in step S113 (S113: Yes), the process of the air conditioner 10 proceeds to step S115. In step S115, the air conditioner 10 determines whether the person is comfortable. That is, the air conditioner 10 determines whether the person in the room R1 feels comfortable with the air conditioning based on the "preference information" ("person information" and "environment information") stored in the server 40. judge. If it is determined in step S115 that the person does not feel comfortable with the air conditioning (S115: No), the process of the air conditioner 10 proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the air conditioner 10 changes the setting values related to air conditioning. For example, if a person in room R1 sweats a lot and has a high body temperature, there is a high possibility that the person feels hot. In such a case, the air conditioner 10 lowers the set temperature of the air conditioner so that the room R1 becomes cooler. Further, for example, if the person in room R1 is shaking or has stiff muscles, there is a high possibility that the person is feeling cold. In such a case, the air conditioner 10 increases the set temperature of the air conditioner so that the room R1 becomes warmer.

In step S117, the air conditioner 10 performs air conditioning control in a predetermined manner based on the changed setting value. Note that the air conditioner 10 may change the air volume and direction of the conditioned air based on the "preference information" of the person in the room R1. For example, if a person likes being exposed to conditioned air, the air conditioner 10 adjusts the air volume and direction so that the conditioned air is directed primarily toward the person.

In this way, the air conditioner 10 changes the air conditioning control in a predetermined manner based on the analysis results of "environmental information" and "person information". The above analysis results include "preference information" regarding air conditioning of the person in room R1 (air conditioned room). After performing the process of step S117, the process of the air conditioner 10 returns to step S115.

Further, if it is determined in step S115 that the person feels comfortable with the air conditioning (S115: Yes), the process of the air conditioner 10 proceeds to step S118.
In step S118, the air conditioner 10 stores the set values and the like. In other words, the air conditioner 10 sends to the server 11 the set temperature when the person is likely to feel comfortable, as well as "person information", "environmental information", and "personal information" at that time. Store. These data are used appropriately when the server 11 recognizes a person in the room R1 (a person who previously found the air conditioning comfortable) during the next air conditioning operation. Further, the previously learned operating conditions may be applied as the operating conditions such as the set temperature in step S101.

Next, in step S119, the air conditioner 10 performs air conditioning control in a predetermined manner. That is, the air conditioner 10 continues to control the air conditioning at a set temperature or the like that the person feels comfortable with. After performing the process of step S119, the air conditioner 10 and the autonomous mobile body 20 end the series of processes (END).

<Effect>
According to the first embodiment, the server 11 analyzes "preference information" regarding air conditioning based on "person information" and "environmental information", and changes air conditioning control based on the analysis result. As a result, the person in the room R1 can enjoy a comfortable air-conditioned environment without being particularly conscious of the need to change the set temperature. Further, since there is no particular need for the person in the room R1 to actively perform a predetermined operation or answer questions from the autonomous mobile object 20, the person hardly feels bothered.

Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the autonomous mobile body 20 not only acquires image data and audio data of the person, but also detects the temperature and humidity around the person and transmits the detected data to the air conditioner 10. In this way, the autonomous mobile body 20 functions as if it were the limbs of the air conditioner 10, so that the temperature and humidity around the person can be set to a predetermined temperature and humidity that makes the person feel comfortable.

In addition, if the autonomous mobile object 20 is equipped with functions such as a robot vacuum cleaner or a pet robot, it may perform its original functions such as cleaning the room R1 or snuggle up to people and be petted, while also performing the necessary functions. You can obtain ``person information'' and ``environmental information'' according to your needs. Therefore, "person information" and "environmental information" can be acquired without the autonomous mobile body 20 interfering with people's lives or invading people's lives more than necessary.
Further, according to the first embodiment, since there is no particular need for the air conditioner 10 to have a means of communication with an external server (not shown), processing can be simplified and costs can be reduced. can be achieved.

≪Second embodiment≫
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that one air conditioner 10A and one air conditioner 10B are installed in the living room R2 (see FIG. 6A) and the washroom R3 (see FIG. 6A). Further, in the second embodiment, a server 40 (see FIG. 6) is provided outside a building BA1 (see FIG. 6A) including a living room R2 and a washroom R3, and this server 40 is connected to the

air conditioners

10A, 10B and autonomous This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that communication is performed with a washer/dryer 50 in addition to the moving body 20. Note that other aspects are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained, and the explanation of the overlapping parts will be omitted.

<Air conditioning system configuration>
6A and 6B are explanatory diagrams of an air conditioning system 100A according to the second embodiment.
Note that FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram when the living room R2 (first air-conditioned room) and washroom R3 (second air-conditioned room) are viewed from the side, and FIG. 6B is a plan view. As shown in FIG. 6A, the building BA1 is provided with a living room R2 and a washroom R3 adjacent to each other. In the living room R2 (first air conditioned room), an indoor unit UA (first indoor unit) of the air conditioner 10A is installed. In the washroom R3 (second air conditioned room), an indoor unit UB (second indoor unit) of another air conditioner 10B and a washer/dryer 50 (home appliance) are installed.

The air conditioning system 100A includes an autonomous mobile body 20,

air conditioners

10A and 10B, a washer/dryer 50, and a server 40. The autonomous mobile body 20 is configured to move in a predetermined manner between the living room R2 and the washroom R3. The server 40 is provided outside the building BA1, and communicates with the autonomous mobile body 20, as well as with the

air conditioners

10A and 10B, as well as with the washer/dryer 50. communicate.

The washer/dryer 50 (home appliance) includes a sensor 51 that detects at least the temperature around the washer/dryer 50. The detected value of the sensor 51 is transmitted to the server 40 via a communication section (not shown) of a control board (not shown) of the washer/dryer 50 .

The server 40 adds the position information of the washer/dryer 50 (home appliance) and the detected value of the sensor 51 to the "environmental information" received from the autonomous mobile body 20, and then analyzes the person's preferences regarding air conditioning. Note that the position information of the washer/dryer 50 may be stored in the server 40 in advance. The analysis results of the server 40 are reflected in the air conditioning control of the

air conditioners

10A and 10B.

<Control configuration of air conditioning system>
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the air conditioning system 100A.
As shown in FIG. 7, the control board 24 of the autonomous mobile body 20 includes a communication section 24c that communicates with the server 40. In addition to the "person information" acquired by the image sensor 21 and the audio sensor 22, "environmental information" including the detected value of the temperature/humidity sensor 23 and the position information of the autonomous mobile object 20 is transmitted via the communication unit 24c. The information is transmitted from the autonomous mobile body 20 to the server 40.

Note that the autonomous mobile body 20 may transmit predetermined position information indicating whether the autonomous mobile body 20 is in the living room R2 or the washroom R3 to the server 40. This makes it possible to control, for example, stopping the air conditioning in the living room R2 when a person is in the washroom R3, so that it is possible to prevent the air conditioning from being performed unnecessarily.
The washer/dryer 50 shown in FIG. 7 has a function of communicating with the server 30. Then, the detected values of the temperature and humidity around the washer/dryer 50 are transmitted from the washer/dryer 50 to the server 40 .

The server 40 generates analysis results such as "preference information" based on the "environmental information" and "person information" received from the autonomous mobile body 20, and transmits the analysis results to the

air conditioners

10A and 10B. Note that the temperature and humidity around the washer/dryer 50 may be added to the "environmental information".

The air conditioner 10A includes a communication unit 11Ac that communicates with the server 40. Similarly, the other air conditioner 10B also includes a communication unit 11Bc that communicates with the server 40. These

air conditioners

10A and 10B perform predetermined air conditioning control based on the analysis results of the server 40. In addition, although the example of FIG. 7 shows the case where no particular communication is performed between the autonomous mobile body 20 and the

air conditioners

10A, 10B, there is no communication between the autonomous mobile body 20 and the

air conditioners

10A, 10B. Communication may be performed using

<Air conditioning system processing>
For example, if the detected value (temperature around the home appliance) of the sensor 51 of the washer/dryer 50 (see FIG. 6A) is outside the predetermined range, the server 40 moves the autonomous mobile object 20 to the washroom R3 (air-conditioned room, 2 air-conditioned room) to generate "person information" and "environmental information". That is, when the temperature in the washroom R3 exceeds a predetermined value or falls below another predetermined value, the server 40 causes the autonomous mobile body 20 to detect the temperature etc. around the person in the washroom R3. . For example, when the temperature of the washroom R3 is above a predetermined value and a person looks hot, the air conditioner 10B of the washroom R3 autonomously starts cooling operation (or changes the set temperature of the cooling operation). lower).

For example, when the autonomous mobile object 20 is in the living room R2 and the temperature of the washroom R3 is higher than a predetermined value, the air conditioner 10B autonomously cools the air conditioner before moving the autonomous mobile object 20 to the washroom R3. It may also be possible to start driving. This can prevent people from getting heatstroke in the washroom R3. Moreover, when the autonomous mobile body 20 is a cleaning robot, cleaning of the living room R2 and the like can be continued as is.

In addition, the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of living room R2 (first air-conditioned room) included in "environmental information" and the temperature of washroom R3 (second air-conditioned room) included in "environmental information" is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. In this case, even if at least one of the air conditioner 10A (first indoor unit) and the air conditioner 10B (second indoor unit) performs air conditioning operation so as to reduce the absolute value of the above-mentioned difference. good. For example, suppose that the autonomous mobile body 20 detects the respective temperatures of the living room R2 and the washroom R3, and that the temperature of the washroom R3 is lower than the temperature of the living room R2 by a predetermined value or more. In such a case, the air conditioner 10B of the washroom R3 may autonomously start heating operation to raise the temperature of the washroom R3. This can prevent heat shock from occurring when a person moves from the living room R2 to the washroom R3.

In addition, when a predetermined operation is performed on the washer/dryer 50 (home appliance), the server 40 moves the autonomous mobile body 20 to the washroom R3 (air-conditioned room), and displays "person information" and "environmental information". information" may be generated. For example, suppose that a person performs operations such as opening and closing the door (not shown) of the washer/dryer 50 or pressing a predetermined button while the autonomous mobile body 20 is in the living room R2. When a signal indicating such an operation is transmitted from the washer/dryer 50 to the server 40, the server 40 determines that there is a person in the washroom R3 where the washer/dryer 50 is installed, and the server 40 determines that there is a person in the washroom R3 where the washer/dryer 50 is installed, ” and “environmental information”, a predetermined command signal is transmitted to the autonomous mobile body 20 . Thereby, the air conditioner 10B provided in the washroom R3 can perform comfortable air conditioning in a relatively short time based on the temperature and humidity around the person.
Note that even if a home appliance such as the washer/dryer 50 is installed in an air conditioning room and the server 40 uses information about this home appliance, the home appliance may not be particularly included in the air conditioning system 100A.

<Effect>
According to the second embodiment, the server 40 analyzes which room the person is in and what situation the person is in, and based on the analysis results, the

air conditioners

10A and 10B in each room are controls the air conditioning. Therefore, even in situations where people move from room to room, the air conditioning system 100A can provide a comfortable air-conditioned environment.

<<Modification of the second embodiment>>
FIG. 8 is a front view of the indoor unit U2 of the air conditioning system according to a modification of the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, the indoor unit U2 of the air conditioner 10C includes an imaging unit 29 that images the air-conditioned room. As such an imaging unit 29, for example, a CCD sensor or a CMOS sensor may be used, or a sensor sensitive to infrared rays or other radio wave intensity may be used. Data including the imaging results of the imaging unit 29 is then transmitted from the air conditioner 10C to the server 40 (see FIG. 6A).

For example, if a person in the living room R2 (air-conditioned room: see FIG. 6A) is detected based on the imaging result of the imaging unit 29, the air conditioner 10C moves the autonomous mobile object 20 (see FIG. 6A) to the air-conditioned room. It is moved to generate "person information" and "environmental information." Thereby, the air conditioner 10C can provide comfortable air conditioning in a relatively short time even when a person moves from the washroom R3 to the living room R2.

Furthermore, when a person in the living room R2 (air conditioned room: see FIG. 6A) is detected based on the imaging result of the imaging unit 29, and the person's face cannot be seen from the imaging unit 29, the air conditioner 10C However, the autonomous mobile body 20 may be made to image the person's face. For example, suppose that a person in the living room R2 (see FIG. 6A) is facing backwards and their face cannot be imaged in the field of view of the imaging unit 29. In such a case, the air conditioner 10C transmits a predetermined command signal to the autonomous mobile body 20 via the server 40, and causes the autonomous mobile body 20 to image the person's face. Furthermore, the autonomous mobile body 20 may acquire voice data and the temperature and humidity around the person. By using the autonomous mobile body 20 in this manner, it is possible to provide highly comfortable air conditioning based on the analysis results of a person's face image and the like.

≪Third embodiment≫
The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a server 40 (see FIG. 9) is provided outside the building B1 (see FIG. 9). Further, the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that when the server 40 determines that there is a risk of heat stroke for a person in the room R1, the air conditioner 10D lowers the set temperature. There is. Note that other aspects are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the parts that are different from the first embodiment will be explained, and the explanation of the overlapping parts will be omitted.

<Air conditioning system configuration>
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an air conditioning system 100D according to the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, a server 40 is provided outside a building B1 that includes a room R1. Note that the server 40 may constitute a predetermined cloud system. The air conditioner 10D and the autonomous mobile body 20 are configured to communicate with each other. Further, the server 40 is configured to perform predetermined communication with the autonomous mobile body 20 and the air conditioner 10D. As shown in FIG. 9, the air conditioner 10D includes a control board 17.

<Control configuration of air conditioning system>
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram of the air conditioning system 100D.
As shown in FIG. 10, the autonomous mobile body 20 includes a communication unit 24c that communicates with the air conditioner 10D and the server 40. Further, the control board 17 of the air conditioner 10D includes a storage section 17a, a control section 17b, and a communication section 17c. The storage unit 17a stores predetermined programs and detected values of the sensor 16 as well as data received from the autonomous mobile body 20 and the server 40. The control unit 17b controls the compressor 12, the expansion valve 13, the indoor fan 14, and the outdoor fan 15 based on the analysis result of the server 40. The communication unit 17c performs predetermined communication with the autonomous mobile body 20 and the server 40.

The server 40 analyzes people's preferences regarding air conditioning based on the data received from the autonomous mobile body 20, and transmits the analysis results to the air conditioner 10D. Further, the server 40 provides "person information" and "environmental information" to the information terminal 30 in response to a request signal from the information terminal 30. The air conditioner 10D performs air conditioning control in a predetermined manner based on the analysis result of the server 40.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are flowcharts showing the respective processes of the air conditioner, the server, and the autonomous mobile body (see also FIG. 10 as appropriate).
It is assumed that at the time of "START" in FIG. 11A, a command to start operation is transmitted from the remote control (not shown) or the information terminal 30 (see FIG. 3) to the air conditioner 10D.
In step S201, the air conditioner 10D drives the compressor 12 and the like to perform a predetermined air conditioning operation. In step S202, the server 40 transmits a travel instruction signal to the autonomous mobile body 20. For example, the server 40 issues a travel instruction to the autonomous mobile body 20 when air conditioning operation is started in the air conditioner 10D.

In step S203, the autonomous mobile body 20 receives a travel instruction from the server 40, and in step S204, the autonomous mobile body 20 travels in the room R1 in a predetermined manner. Next, when a person is detected in step S205 (S205: Yes), in step S206, the autonomous mobile body 20 collects data such as the temperature and humidity around the person and its own location information in addition to image data and audio data of the person. get. Then, in step S207, the autonomous mobile body 20 transmits the above-mentioned data to the server 40. Furthermore, if a person is not detected in step S205 (S204: No), the autonomous mobile body 20 transmits person absence information to the server 40 in step S207.

Note that the temperature and humidity around the autonomous mobile body 20 and the position information of the autonomous mobile body 20 may be added to the above-mentioned absence information. This allows the server 40 to grasp the temperature distribution in the room R1. In step S208, the server 40 receives data from the autonomous mobile body 20, and proceeds to the process of step S209 in FIG. 11B.

In step S209 of FIG. 11B, the server 40 collects feature quantities such as the person's face information, level of happiness, anger, sorrow, and voice volume (see FIG. 4) based on the image/audio data received from the autonomous mobile object 20. Extract. In step S210, the server 40 generates and stores "preference information" etc. (see FIG. 4).

Next, in step S211, the server 40 makes a determination regarding heatstroke. For example, the server 40 determines whether or not a person in the room R1 is at risk of suffering from heatstroke based on the temperature and humidity around the person in the room R1, complexion, body temperature, amount of perspiration, blood flow, and the like. Then, in step S212, the server 40 transmits the determination result regarding heatstroke to the air conditioner 10D.

In step S213, the air conditioner 10D receives data from the server 40.
In step S214, the air conditioner 10D determines whether there is a risk that the person in the room R1 will suffer from heatstroke. That is, the air conditioner 10D determines whether or not it has received information from the server 40 indicating that the person in the room R1 is at risk of suffering from heat stroke. In step S214, if there is a risk that the person in room R1 may suffer from heatstroke (S214: Yes), the air conditioner 10D changes the air conditioning set value (for example, the set temperature) (S215) and controls the air conditioning. This is carried out in a predetermined manner (S216). After performing the process of step S216, the process of the air conditioner 10D returns to step S214.

For example, if the temperature around a person in room R1 (air conditioned room) is above a predetermined value, the air conditioner 10D may autonomously start cooling operation. Furthermore, the air conditioner 10D may lower the set temperature for cooling operation. In addition, the air conditioner 10D may increase the volume of the conditioned air or change the direction of the air so that the cool conditioned air hits the person. This can prevent people in the room R1 from getting heat stroke.

Furthermore, in step S214, if there is no risk that the person in the room R1 will suffer from heat stroke (S214: No), the air conditioner 10D performs predetermined air conditioning control in step S217. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 11B, the air conditioner 10D may stop air conditioning operation when no one is present. Thereby, the power consumption of the air conditioner 10D can be reduced.

Note that the series of processes shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B can be applied not only to heat stroke but also to control for preventing hypothermia and heat shock. Additionally, if a person in room R1 has a predetermined disease, data indicating an appropriate temperature range that takes the person's physical condition into account is sent from the information terminal 30 (see FIG. 10) to the server 40 (see FIG. 10). The information may also be stored in the server 40. In this case, the air conditioner 10D performs predetermined air conditioning control so that the temperature around the person in the room R1 is maintained within an appropriate temperature range.

<Effect>
According to the third embodiment, the server 40 determines whether the person in the room R1 is at risk of suffering from heat stroke based on the data acquired by the autonomous mobile object 20, and based on the determination result, The air conditioner 10 changes air conditioning control. This can prevent people in the room R1 from becoming unwell, such as heatstroke.

≪Modification example≫
Although the air conditioning system 100 and the like according to the present invention have been described above in each embodiment, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions, and various changes can be made.
For example, in each embodiment, a case has been described in which the temperature and humidity sensor 23 of the autonomous mobile body 20 (see FIG. 1) detects both the temperature and humidity around a person in the room R1, but the invention is not limited to this. . That is, one of the temperature and humidity around the person in the air-conditioned room may be detected.

Further, in each embodiment, a case has been described in which "person information" includes both a person's imaging result and a voice measurement result, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, one of the imaging result and the sound measurement result of the person may be included in the "person information."
Further, in each embodiment, the air conditioner 10 changes the set temperature of the air conditioner, the air volume of the air conditioner, and the direction of the air conditioner based on "preference information" regarding air conditioning of the person in the room R1 (air conditioned room). Although explained above, it is not limited to this. That is, the air conditioner 10 may change at least one of the air conditioning set temperature, the air volume, and the wind direction based on the "preference information."

Further, in the second embodiment, the case where the number of rooms is two has been described, but the number of rooms may be three or more. Even in such a case, there is no particular need for the user to prepare multiple autonomous mobile bodies 20, and data acquired by one autonomous mobile body 20 can be shared by multiple air conditioners.
Further, in the second embodiment, a case has been described in which the washer/dryer 50 (see FIG. 6A) is provided in the washroom R3 (see FIG. 6A), but the type of home appliance is not limited to this. For example, other types of home appliances such as refrigerators and microwave ovens may be used as long as they are equipped with sensors that detect the temperature or humidity of the surrounding air. Further, the washer/dryer 50 (see FIG. 6A) may be omitted from the second embodiment.

Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined as appropriate. For example, the first embodiment (see FIG. 1) and the second embodiment (see FIG. 6A) may be combined, or the second embodiment (see FIG. 6A) and the third embodiment (see FIG. 9) may be combined. You may also combine them.

Further, a program for causing a computer to execute the air conditioning method described in each embodiment can be provided via a communication line, or can be written on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed.

Further, the embodiments are described in detail to explain the present disclosure in an easy-to-understand manner, and the embodiments are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described. Furthermore, it is possible to add, delete, or replace some of the configurations of the embodiments with other configurations.
Further, the mechanisms and configurations described above are those considered necessary for explanation, and not all mechanisms and configurations are necessarily shown in the product.

10, 10A, 10B, 10C Air conditioner 11 Server 20 Autonomous mobile object 21 Image sensor 22 Audio sensor 23 Temperature/humidity sensor 24 Control board 29 Imaging unit 30 Information terminal 40 Server 50 Washer/dryer (home appliance)
51

Sensor

100, 100A, 100D Air conditioning system M1 Person R1 Room (air conditioned room)
R2 living room (air conditioned room, 1st air conditioned room)
R3 Washroom (air-conditioned room, second air-conditioned room)
UA indoor unit (1st indoor unit)
UB indoor unit (second indoor unit)

Claims

Equipped with an air conditioner that communicates with autonomous mobile objects,
The autonomous mobile body generates environmental information in which position information of the autonomous mobile body is associated with detected values of at least one of the temperature and humidity surrounding the person in the air-conditioned room, and Generate human information including at least one of the imaging results and the audio measurement results,
The air conditioner is an air conditioning system that changes air conditioning control based on the analysis results of the environmental information and the human information.
The analysis result includes preference information regarding air conditioning of the person in the air conditioning room,
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner changes at least one of an air conditioning set temperature, an air volume, and a wind direction of the air conditioner based on the preference information.
The analysis result includes preference information regarding air conditioning of the person in the air conditioning room,
The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the preference information is updated based on changes in the environmental information and the personal information due to changes in the air conditioning control.
A server that communicates with the autonomous mobile body and communicates with the air conditioner,
The server generates the analysis result based on the environment information and the person information received from the autonomous mobile body, and transmits the analysis result to the air conditioner. air conditioning system.
The air-conditioned room is provided with home appliances that communicate with the server,
The home appliance has a sensor that detects at least the temperature around the home appliance,
According to claim 4, the server moves the autonomous mobile object to the air-conditioned room and generates the human information and the environmental information when the temperature around the home appliance is outside a predetermined range. Air conditioning system as described.
The air-conditioned room is provided with home appliances that communicate with the server,
5. The server moves the autonomous mobile object to the air-conditioned room and generates the person information and the environment information when a predetermined operation is performed on the home appliance. Air conditioning system as described.
The air conditioner includes an imaging unit that captures an image of the air conditioned room,
When a person in the air conditioned room is detected based on the imaging result of the imaging unit, the air conditioner moves the autonomous mobile object to the air conditioning room and generates the person information and the environment information. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
The air conditioner includes an imaging unit that captures an image of the air conditioned room,
When a person in the air-conditioned room is detected based on the imaging result of the imaging unit and the person's face cannot be seen from the imaging unit, the air conditioner detects the person in the autonomous mobile body. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioning system captures an image of the face of the person.
The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein when the temperature around the person in the air conditioned room is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the air conditioner starts cooling operation or lowers a set temperature of cooling operation. system.
The air-conditioned room includes a first air-conditioned room in which a first indoor unit is provided, and a second air-conditioned room in which a second indoor unit is provided,
The first air conditioning room and the second air conditioning room are adjacent to each other,
If the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the first air conditioned room included in the environmental information and the temperature of the second air conditioned room included in the environment information is a predetermined value or more, the first indoor unit and the second air conditioned room The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the two indoor units performs air conditioning operation so as to reduce the absolute value of the difference.
An air conditioning method for an air conditioner that communicates with an autonomous mobile object,
The autonomous mobile body generates environmental information in which position information of the autonomous mobile body is associated with detected values of at least one of the temperature and humidity surrounding the person in the air-conditioned room, and Generate human information including at least one of the imaging results and the audio measurement results,
The air conditioning method includes changing air conditioning control in the air conditioner based on an analysis result of the environmental information and the human information.