JP2017092794A - Device control system, device control apparatus, and device control program - Google Patents

Abstract

A device control system, a device control device, and a device control program capable of suppressing wasteful power consumption in a configuration for remotely controlling a device are provided.
A device control system includes a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility, and a terminal device, and the terminal device controls arrival device information capable of recognizing a scheduled arrival time at the facility. And the equipment control device is based on the estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility. Then, the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device is determined, and the device is controlled based on the determination result.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a device control system, a device control device, and a device control program, and more particularly to a device control system, a device control device, and a device control program for controlling a device in a facility.

  Systems have been developed that allow home devices to be connected to a network and each device can be remotely operated from a mobile terminal via the network.

  For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent No. 5562468) discloses the following technology as an example of a system for remotely operating devices in the house from outside the house. That is, the controller includes an acquisition unit that acquires an environment parameter that represents an environment in the home, a reception unit that receives an instruction to remotely control a device installed in the home from a terminal device outside the home, and the reception unit When an instruction is received from the terminal device, the transmission unit transmits to the terminal device an environmental parameter acquired by the acquisition unit and an inquiry as to whether or not to cause the device to execute processing corresponding to the instruction; A device control unit that controls the device based on a response to the inquiry transmitted by the transmission unit; and an operation plan storage unit that stores an operation plan of the device in advance, and the transmission unit includes the operation plan. When the instruction is accepted by the accepting unit at a date and time that overlaps the period in which is set, the inquiry is transmitted to the terminal device.

Japanese Patent No. 5562468 JP 2005-31967 A

  Here, for example, let us consider a case where a user operates a device such as an air conditioner at home remotely while expecting that the home is in a comfortable environment when returning home.

  The device starts operation in response to a remote operation by the user. However, for example, when it takes time for the user to return home, the device continues to operate for a long time despite the absence of the user, thus consuming power wastefully.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a device control system, a device control apparatus, and a device control capable of suppressing wasteful power consumption in a configuration for remotely controlling a device. Is to provide a program.

  (1) In order to solve the above-described problem, an apparatus control system according to an aspect of the present invention includes an apparatus control device capable of controlling an apparatus in a facility and a terminal device, and the terminal device is connected to the facility. The facility information of the terminal device is generated based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility, which is transmitted to the device control device. Based on the estimated arrival information capable of recognizing the estimated arrival time, a determination is made regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information received from the terminal device, and the device is controlled based on the determination result. .

  (8) Moreover, the apparatus control system which concerns on another situation of this invention is equipped with the apparatus control apparatus which can control the apparatus in a facility, and a terminal device, The said terminal apparatus is based on a user's operation, and the said facility Recognizing the estimated arrival time to the terminal, the terminal device is created based on its own location information and the location information of the facility, based on the estimated arrival information capable of recognizing the estimated arrival time to the facility, Making a determination on the validity of the estimated arrival time, and transmitting control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time to the device control device based on the determination result, the device control device The device is controlled based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device.

  (16) In order to solve the above-described problem, the device control device according to an aspect of the present invention is a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility, and can recognize a scheduled arrival time of the terminal device at the facility. Based on arrival estimation information capable of recognizing estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, which is created based on the acquisition unit that acquires the arrival schedule information and the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility A determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a control unit that controls the device based on a determination result by the determination unit.

  (17) Moreover, the equipment control apparatus which concerns on another situation of this invention is an equipment control apparatus which can control the equipment in a facility, Comprising: The said facility of the said terminal device which the terminal device recognized based on a user's operation An acquisition unit that acquires the control instruction information transmitted based on the result of the determination on the validity of the estimated arrival time, and the control that controls the device based on the control instruction information acquired by the acquisition unit And the determination is made based on arrival estimation information that is created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility and that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device to the facility. The control instruction information includes at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time.

  (18) In order to solve the above-described problem, an apparatus control program according to an aspect of the present invention is an apparatus control program used in an apparatus control apparatus capable of controlling an apparatus in a facility. An acquisition unit for acquiring arrival schedule information capable of recognizing an arrival time at a facility, and an estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility On the basis of the estimated arrival information that can be recognized, and a determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information acquired by the acquisition unit, and the device based on the determination result by the determination unit It is a program for making it function as a control part which controls.

  (19) An apparatus control program according to another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus control program used in a terminal apparatus capable of transmitting / receiving information to / from an apparatus control apparatus capable of controlling an apparatus in a facility. A recognition unit that recognizes an estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility based on a user's operation, and the terminal to the facility created based on the position information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility Based on arrival estimation information capable of recognizing the estimated arrival time of the apparatus, a determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time, and based on the determination result by the determination unit, the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time It is a program for functioning as a notification part which notifies the said apparatus control apparatus of the control instruction information containing at least any one of these.

  The present invention can be realized not only as a device control apparatus including such a characteristic processing unit, but also as a semiconductor integrated circuit that realizes part or all of the device control apparatus.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, useless power consumption can be suppressed in the structure which controls an apparatus remotely.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the device control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a terminal apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the contents of the embodiment of the present invention will be listed and described.

  (1) A device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility and a terminal device, and the terminal device can recognize an estimated arrival time at the facility. The arrival schedule information is transmitted to the device control device, and the device control device recognizes the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, which is created based on the position information of the terminal device and the position information of the facility. Based on the possible arrival estimation information, a determination is made regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device, and the device is controlled based on the determination result.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device by the user is valid, the equipment in the facility is controlled, for example, by the time the user arrives at the facility. The environment of the facility can be arranged. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  (2) Preferably, the terminal device further transmits control information indicating control content of the device to the device control device, and the device control device receives the determination result and the control information received from the terminal device. The device is controlled based on the above.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to control the equipment in the facility along the control content desired by the user of the terminal device.

  (3) Preferably, the device control apparatus changes an operation start time for starting an operation of the device or an operation content of the device based on at least one of the arrival schedule information and the arrival estimation information. Determine the modification time.

  With such a configuration, for example, at the timing when the room temperature in the facility reaches the set value at the arrival time of the user, the air conditioner installed in the facility is started to operate, or the operation content is changed to the air conditioner. Therefore, the environment of the facility can be prepared with minimum power consumption.

  (4) Preferably, the device control device transmits a confirmation notification to the terminal device before controlling the device based on the determination result, and receives the positive response to the confirmation notification when the device control device receives the positive response. Control the equipment.

  With such a configuration, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, it is possible to inquire the user whether or not to start control of the device. For example, even when the user inputs an inappropriate estimated arrival time to the terminal device. The device can be controlled as required by the user, and the degree of freedom of the user can be increased.

  (5) More preferably, the device is an air conditioning device, and the device control device transmits the confirmation notification when a door or a window of a room in which the device is provided is open.

  With such a configuration, for example, when the air conditioner cannot be efficiently operated even if the operation of the air conditioner is started due to an open door or window, the user is inquired whether to control the air conditioner. Can do.

  (6) Preferably, in a state where the device control device is scheduled to control the device based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device, based on the arrival schedule information from another device, When the control time is to be changed, a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device before the change is made.

  With such a configuration, for example, the user can know that the start time of device control is changed by another user.

  (7) Preferably, when the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device transmits the arrival schedule information that can recognize the estimated arrival time after the change to the device control apparatus.

  With such a configuration, when the user changes the estimated arrival time, the validity of the estimated arrival time after the change can be determined, and the device can be controlled based on the determination result.

  (8) A device control system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility and a terminal device, and the terminal device is connected to the facility based on a user operation. The terminal device recognizes the estimated arrival time, and the terminal device generates the estimated arrival time based on the estimated arrival information recognizing the estimated arrival time at the facility, which is created based on the location information of the terminal and the location information of the facility. Making a determination on the validity of the time, based on the determination result, transmitting control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time to the device control device, the device control device, The device is controlled based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device by the user is appropriate, the equipment in the facility is controlled, and the environment of the facility is arranged before the user arrives, for example. be able to. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  (9) Preferably, the terminal device transmits the control instruction information further including the control content of the device to the device control device.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to control the equipment in the facility along the control content desired by the user of the terminal device.

  (10) Preferably, the device control apparatus determines an operation start time for starting an operation of the device or an operation change time for changing the operation content of the device based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device. To do.

  With such a configuration, for example, at the timing when the room temperature in the facility reaches the set value at the arrival time of the user, the air conditioner installed in the facility is started to operate, or the operation content is changed to the air conditioner. Therefore, the environment of the facility can be prepared with minimum power consumption.

  (11) More preferably, the device control apparatus receives sensor information indicating a measurement result of a sensor provided in the facility, and further based on the received sensor information, the operation start time or the operation change time. To decide.

  With such a configuration, for example, the time required for the room temperature of the facility to reach the set value is derived from the current room temperature of the facility recognized based on the sensor information, and the control of the air conditioning equipment is performed based on the derived time. Since it is possible to determine the timing for starting the operation, it is possible to further suppress the wasteful power consumption of the facility.

  (12) Preferably, the terminal device confirms to the user before receiving the control instruction information to the device control device based on the determination result, and receives a positive response from the user. In addition, the control instruction information is transmitted to the device control apparatus.

  With such a configuration, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, it is possible to inquire the user whether or not to start control of the device. For example, even when the user inputs an inappropriate estimated arrival time to the terminal device. The device can be controlled as required by the user, and the degree of freedom of the user can be increased.

  (13) Preferably, the device is an air conditioner, and the device control device transmits a confirmation notification when a door or a window of a room where the device is provided is open.

  With such a configuration, for example, when the air conditioner cannot be efficiently operated even if the operation of the air conditioner is started due to an open door or window, the user is inquired whether to control the air conditioner. Can do.

  (14) Preferably, in a state in which the device control apparatus is scheduled to control the device based on the control instruction information from the terminal device, the device control apparatus is configured based on the control instruction information from another device. When the control time is to be changed, a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device before the change is made.

  With such a configuration, for example, the user can know that the start time of device control is changed by another user.

  (15) Preferably, when the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device performs the determination on the estimated arrival time after the change, and based on the determination result, the new estimated arrival time and the Control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival times is transmitted to the device control apparatus.

  With such a configuration, when the user changes the estimated arrival time, the validity of the estimated arrival time after the change can be determined, and the device can be controlled based on the determination result.

  (16) The device control device according to the embodiment of the present invention is a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility, and acquires arrival schedule information that can recognize a scheduled arrival time of the terminal device at the facility. Acquired by the acquisition unit based on arrival estimation information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, created based on the acquisition unit and the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility A determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information, and a control unit that controls the device based on a determination result by the determination unit.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the other device by the user is appropriate, the device in the facility is controlled, for example, by the user's arrival at the facility. The environment of the facility can be arranged. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  (17) The device control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility, and the terminal device recognizes the facility to the facility based on a user operation. An acquisition unit that acquires control instruction information transmitted based on a result of a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time; a control unit that controls the device based on the control instruction information acquired by the acquisition unit; The determination is made based on arrival estimation information that is created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility, and that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device to the facility, The control instruction information includes at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device by the user is appropriate, the equipment in the facility is controlled, and the environment of the facility is arranged before the user arrives, for example. be able to. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  (18) A device control program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device control program used in a device control apparatus capable of controlling a device in a facility, and the computer is used to determine a terminal device's estimated arrival time at the facility. An acquisition unit that acquires recognizable arrival schedule information, and arrival estimation information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, which is created based on the position information of the terminal device and the position information of the facility And a control unit that controls the device based on a determination result by the determination unit, and a determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information acquired by the acquisition unit It is a program to make it.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device by the user is valid, the equipment in the facility is controlled, for example, by the time the user arrives at the facility. The environment of the facility can be arranged. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  (19) A device control program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device control program used in a terminal device capable of transmitting / receiving information to / from a device control device capable of controlling a device in a facility. Based on the operation, the recognition unit for recognizing the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, the position information of the terminal device and the position information of the facility created based on the position information of the facility of the terminal device to the facility Based on arrival estimation information capable of recognizing the estimated arrival time, a determination unit that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time, and based on a determination result by the determination unit, at least the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time It is a program for functioning as a notification unit that notifies the device control apparatus of control instruction information including either one.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device by the user is appropriate, the equipment in the facility is controlled, and the environment of the facility is arranged before the user arrives, for example. be able to. In addition, when the estimated arrival time is not appropriate, for example, the user can be notified to that effect, and the user can be made to consider again whether or not to control the device. Therefore, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated. Moreover, you may combine arbitrarily at least one part of embodiment described below.

<First Embodiment>
[Configuration and basic operation]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 1, the device control system 101 includes a terminal device 10, a position management server 11, a device control device 12, an air conditioner 13, a temperature / humidity sensor 14, and a door sensor 15.

  The device control device 12, the air conditioner 13, the temperature / humidity sensor 14, and the door sensor 15 are installed in the facility 3.

  The air conditioner 13 is, for example, an air conditioner installed in a room C in the facility 3, and is connected to the device controller 12 wirelessly.

  The temperature / humidity sensor 14 is a sensor that measures the temperature and humidity of the room C in which the air-conditioning equipment 13 is installed, and is connected to the equipment control device 12 by radio, for example. The temperature / humidity sensor 14 transmits the measurement result of the temperature and humidity of the room C to the device control device 12.

  The door sensor 15 is a sensor that can determine whether or not the door and window of the room C are closed, and is connected to the device control device 12 by radio, for example. The door sensor 15 transmits the determination result of whether or not the door and the window of the room C are closed to the device control device 12.

  The device control device 12 is a gateway device used in, for example, HEMS (Home Energy Management System), and is connected to the terminal device 10 and the location management server 11 via the network 1 which is the Internet, for example. The device control device 12 can control the air conditioning device 13. Specifically, for example, the device control device 12 receives information transmitted from the terminal device 10 and controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the received information. At this time, the device control apparatus 12 changes the content of control based on the measurement result by the temperature / humidity sensor 14 and the determination result by the door sensor 15, for example.

  The terminal device 10 is a smartphone or a tablet used by the user 2, and grasps its own position by, for example, GPS.

  The user 2 is, for example, a user or a resident of the facility 3 and is located at a point P that is some distance away from the facility 3. The user 2 is scheduled to move from the point P to the facility 3.

  For example, the position management server 11 acquires the position information of the user 2 and the position information of the facility 3, and calculates the time required for the user 2 to arrive at the facility 3 based on the acquired position information. For example, the location management server 11 can access map information and information on various transportation operations, and can calculate the time required to move to a destination by various means of transportation such as walking, buses and trains. it can.

[Operation]
Next, an operation when the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention performs a device control process for an air conditioner will be described.

  Each device in the device control system includes a computer, and an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU in the computer reads and executes a program including a part or all of each step of the following sequence from a memory (not shown). Each of the programs of the plurality of apparatuses can be installed from the outside. The programs of the plurality of apparatuses are distributed while being stored in a recording medium.

  FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 2, first, the terminal device 10 receives the operation of the user 2 (step S <b> 10), and receives the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information of the user 2, i.e., the own position information. It transmits to the control apparatus 12 (step S11).

  The control information Q is information indicating the control content of the air conditioner 13 created by the terminal device 10 based on the operation of the user 2, and is information for instructing to start the operation of the air conditioner 13, for example. The arrival schedule information is information indicating the estimated arrival time of the user 2 at the facility 3, that is, the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, which is input to the terminal device 10 by the user 2.

  Note that the arrival schedule information is not limited to information indicating the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 to the facility 3, and the arrival schedule of the terminal device 10 to the facility 3, such as the time taken for the terminal device 10 to arrive at the facility 3, etc. Any information may be used as long as the device control device 12 can recognize the time. The position information of the terminal device 10 is coordinate information of the point P that is the current position of the user 2 and the terminal device 10.

  Next, the device control device 12 receives the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the location information of the terminal device 10 from the terminal device 10, and the user ID information indicating the ID (identification) of the user 2 registered in advance in itself. And the location information of the terminal device 10 received from the terminal device 10 is transmitted to the location management server 11 (step S12).

  Next, when the location management server 11 receives the user ID information and the location information from the device control device 12, the location information of the facility 3 corresponding to the user 2 indicated by the received user ID information, map information, and various transportation operations. The information regarding the information is acquired from its own storage unit.

  The location management server 11 determines the facility 3 of the terminal device 10 based on the acquired location information of the facility 3, map information, information on various transportation operations, and the like, and the location information of the terminal device 10 received from the terminal device 10. Estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time is created.

  More specifically, the location management server 11 refers to the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, that is, the estimated arrival time of the user 2 to the facility 3, with reference to map information and timetables of various transportation facilities. calculate. The location management server 11 transmits arrival estimation information including the calculated arrival estimated time to the device control apparatus 12 (step S13).

  The location management server 11 may be configured to acquire information indicating the transportation means used by the user 2 to move to the facility 3 from the terminal device 10 before creating the arrival estimation information. The location management server 11 can calculate a more accurate estimated arrival time by using the acquired information.

  Further, the arrival estimation information is not limited to information including the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, but may be information including a time estimated until the terminal device 10 arrives at the facility 3. .

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the arrival estimation information from the location management server 11 and makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device 10. Specifically, the device control apparatus 12 determines whether or not the estimated arrival time is appropriate based on the arrival estimation information.

  More specifically, for example, when the difference between the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information and the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate. Judge that there is.

  Here, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate (step S14).

  As will be described later, the device control device 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the determination as to whether the estimated arrival time is appropriate. Specifically, the device control device 12 performs control to start the operation of the air conditioning device 13 when the estimated arrival time is appropriate.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a door information request for requesting door information to the door sensor 15 (step S15). The door information is information indicating a determination result of whether or not the door and window of the room C in which the air conditioner 13 is installed are closed.

  Next, the door sensor 15 receives a door information request from the device control device 12, determines whether the door and window of the room C are closed, and transmits door information indicating the determination result to the device control device 12. . Here, the door sensor 15 transmits door information indicating that the door and the window are closed (step S16).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives door information indicating that the door and the window are closed from the door sensor 15, and controls the air conditioner 13, specifically, starts the operation of the air conditioner 13. It is determined to be performed (step S17).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a sensor information request for requesting sensor information to the temperature / humidity sensor 14 (step S18).

  Next, the temperature / humidity sensor 14 receives a sensor information request from the device control device 12, measures the temperature and humidity of the room C, and transmits sensor information indicating the measurement result to the device control device 12 (step S19). .

  Next, the device control device 12 receives the sensor information from the temperature / humidity sensor 14, and operates the air conditioning device 13 based on the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device 10 and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14. The operation start time for starting the operation is determined.

  For example, the device control device 12 includes the temperature and humidity of the room C before the air conditioner 13 operates and the time until the temperature and humidity of the room C reach the set values after the air conditioner 13 starts operating. I remember the relationship. Specifically, for example, the device control device 12 creates information indicating the relationship based on the sensor information acquired from the temperature / humidity sensor 14 when the air conditioner 13 has operated in the past, and the created information is It is stored in its own memory.

  If the equipment control device 12 starts the operation of the air conditioning equipment 13 based on the information stored in its own storage unit and before the arrival time of the user 2 at the facility 3, 3, it is calculated whether the temperature and humidity of the room C are as set. The device control apparatus 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13 based on the calculated result (step S20).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 starts the operation of the air conditioner 13 by transmitting the control information R to the air conditioner 13 at the determined operation start time (step S22). The control information R is information for controlling the air conditioner 13 created based on the control information Q.

  FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the operations in steps S30 to S35 are the same as the operations in steps S10 to S15 shown in FIG.

  The door sensor 15 receives a door information request from the device control device 12, determines whether the door and window of the room C are closed, and transmits door information indicating the determination result to the device control device 12. Here, the device control apparatus 12 transmits door information indicating that the door or window is open (step S36).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification F to the terminal device 10 before controlling the air conditioner 13 based on the determination result of whether or not the estimated arrival time is appropriate. Specifically, when the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate and receives door information indicating that a door or window is open, whether or not to control the air conditioner 13. Is transmitted to the terminal device 10 before the determination is made.

  That is, when the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate and the door or window of the room C where the air conditioner 13 is provided is open, the confirmation notification F to the terminal apparatus 10 is made. Is transmitted (step S37). The confirmation notification F is, for example, a notification for confirming to the user 2 whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 in a state where the door or window of the room C is open.

  Next, the terminal device 10 receives the confirmation notification F from the device control device 12, and displays the content of the confirmation notification F on its own touch panel. The user 2 confirms the display content of the touch panel of the terminal device 10 and inputs whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 to the touch panel. Here, the user 2 inputs that the air conditioner 13 is operated.

  Next, in response to an input operation by the user 2, the terminal device 10 creates response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated, and transmits the created response information F to the device control device 12 (step S38). .

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated, and determines to start the operation of the air conditioner 13 (step S39). That is, the device control apparatus 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 when receiving a positive response to the confirmation notification F.

  The operations in steps S40 to S44 are the same as the operations in steps S18 to S22 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is not operated is received, the device control apparatus 12 does not perform control for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13.

  FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the operations in steps S50 to S53 are the same as the operations in steps S10 to S13 shown in FIG.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the arrival estimation information from the location management server 11 and makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device 10. Specifically, the device control device 12 has a reasonable estimated arrival time at the facility 3 of the terminal device 10 based on the estimated arrival information received from the location management server 11 and the estimated arrival information received from the terminal device 10. Determine whether or not.

  More specifically, for example, when the difference between the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information and the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate. Judge that there is. Here, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the estimated arrival time is not valid (step S54).

  Next, the device control device 12 transmits a confirmation notification N to the terminal device 10 before controlling the air conditioning device 13 based on the determination result of whether or not the estimated arrival time is appropriate (step S57). Specifically, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification N when determining that the estimated arrival time is not valid. The confirmation notification N is, for example, a notification for confirming to the user 2 whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 even when the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time are separated by a predetermined time or more.

  Next, the terminal device 10 receives the confirmation notification N from the device control device 12, and displays the content of the confirmation notification N on its own touch panel. The user 2 confirms the display content of the touch panel of the terminal device 10 and inputs whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 to the touch panel. Here, the user 2 inputs to the terminal device 10 that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated.

  Next, in response to an input operation by the user 2, the terminal device 10 transmits response information N indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated to the device control device 12 (step S56).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 when a positive response to the confirmation notification N is received. Specifically, upon receiving response information N indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated, the device control device 12 transmits a door information request to the door sensor 15 (step S57). And the apparatus control apparatus 12 determines making the air-conditioning apparatus 13 start operation | movement, when the door information to the effect that the door and the window are closed is received from the door sensor 15 (step S59).

  The operations in steps S60 to S64 are the same as the operations in steps S18 to S22 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the response information N indicating that the air conditioner 13 is not operated is received, the device control apparatus 12 does not perform control for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of the device control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, device control apparatus 12 includes acquisition unit 31, notification unit 32, processing unit (determination unit) 33, time determination unit 34, control unit 35, and storage unit 36.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires control information Q, arrival schedule information, and position information of the terminal device 10 transmitted from the terminal device 10, and outputs the acquired information to the processing unit 33.

  When the processing unit 33 receives the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the location information of the terminal device 10 from the acquisition unit 31, the processing unit 33 acquires the user ID information of the user 2 from the storage unit 36, and obtains the location information and the user ID information. Output to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 transmits these pieces of information received from the processing unit 33 to the location management server 11.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the arrival estimation information transmitted from the location management server 11 and outputs the acquired arrival estimation information to the processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information acquired by the acquisition unit 31. For example, the processing unit 33 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate when the difference between the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information and the estimated arrival time indicated by the estimated arrival information is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.

  When the processing unit 33 determines that the estimated arrival time is not valid, the processing unit 33 creates a confirmation notification N before the device control device 12 controls the air conditioner 13 and outputs the created confirmation notification N to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 transmits the confirmation notification N received from the processing unit 33 to the terminal device 10.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the response information N transmitted from the terminal device 10 and outputs the acquired response information N to the processing unit 33. When the processing unit 33 receives a positive response to the response information N, that is, the response information N for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13, the processing unit 33 creates a door information request and sends the created door information request to the notification unit 32. Output. The notification unit 32 transmits the door information request received from the processing unit 33 to the door sensor 15.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the door information transmitted from the door sensor 15 and outputs the acquired door information to the processing unit 33.

  Based on the door information received from the acquisition unit 31, the processing unit 33 recognizes whether the door and the window of the room C are closed. When the door or window of the room C is open, the processing unit 33 creates a confirmation notification F and outputs the created confirmation notification F to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 transmits the confirmation notification F received from the processing unit 33 to the terminal device 10.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the response information F transmitted from the terminal device 10 and outputs the acquired response information F to the processing unit 33. When receiving the response information F indicating that the control of the air conditioner 13 is started, the processing unit 33 determines to start the operation of the air conditioner 13. Then, the processing unit 33 creates a sensor information request and outputs the created sensor information request to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 notifies the temperature / humidity sensor 14 of the sensor information request received from the processing unit 33.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the sensor information transmitted from the temperature / humidity sensor 14 and outputs the acquired sensor information to the processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the sensor information and the arrival schedule information received from the acquisition unit 31.

  The processing unit 33 notifies the control unit 35 of the determined operation start time, and outputs the control information Q received from the acquisition unit 31 to the control unit 35.

  The control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the determination result of whether the estimated arrival time by the processing unit 33 is appropriate and the control information Q received from the processing unit 33. Specifically, when the processing unit 33 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate, the control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the control information Q received from the processing unit 33.

  More specifically, the control unit 35 is a case where the processing unit 33 determines that the estimated arrival time is valid. For example, the control unit 35 responds to the response information F, that is, the confirmation notification F to start the operation of the air conditioner 13. When the acquisition unit 31 acquires a positive response, the air conditioner 13 is controlled based on the control information Q.

  More specifically, the control unit 35 creates control information R for controlling the air conditioner 13 based on the control information Q. And the control part 35 makes the air conditioner 13 start operation | movement by transmitting the produced control information R to the air conditioner 13 in the operation start time notified from the process part 33. FIG.

  Note that the terminal device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the arrival schedule information is transmitted only once to the device control device 12, but may be configured to transmit a plurality of times. For example, when the terminal device 10 transmits the arrival schedule information to the device control device 12 and the arrival time arrives at the facility 3 is changed, the terminal device 10 sends the arrival schedule information including the changed arrival time to the device control device 12. Send.

  After determining the operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 sets a new operation start time based on the received arrival schedule information when the arrival schedule information including the changed arrival schedule time is received from the terminal device 10. To do.

  Moreover, the apparatus control apparatus 12 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is the structure which determines operation | movement start time based on the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device 10, and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14. FIG. Although there is, it is not limited to this. For example, the device control apparatus 12 may be configured to determine the operation start time based on the arrival schedule information and not based on the sensor information. For example, the device control apparatus 12 may be configured to determine a time before a predetermined arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information as an operation start time.

  Moreover, although the apparatus control apparatus 12 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention was set as the structure which determines operation start time based on the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device 10, it does not limit to this. Absent. For example, the device control apparatus 12 may be configured to determine the operation start time using the estimated arrival time received from the location management server 11 in the same manner as the estimated arrival information, or both the estimated arrival information and the estimated arrival information. The operation start time may be determined based on the above. For example, the processing unit 33 in the device control apparatus 12 determines a time before a predetermined time from the intermediate time between the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information and the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival estimation information as the operation start time.

  Moreover, although the apparatus control apparatus 12 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is the structure which determines the operation start time which starts the operation | movement of the air conditioning equipment 13, it is not limited to this, Air conditioning equipment The structure which determines the operation change time which changes 13 operation | movement contents may be sufficient. For example, in the device control device 12, the processing unit 33 determines an operation change time for changing the set temperature of the operating air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information received by the device control device 12 from the terminal device 10. Then, the control unit 35 transmits control information R for changing the set temperature to the air conditioner 13 at the operation change time determined by the processing unit 33.

  Further, in the device control system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 may be configured to create arrival estimation information including the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3. .

  Specifically, for example, the terminal apparatus 10 transmits user ID information, control information Q, and arrival schedule information of the user 2 to the device control apparatus 12.

  The device control device 12 receives user ID information, control information Q, and arrival schedule information from the terminal device 10, and transmits the received user ID information to the location management server 11.

  When receiving the user ID information from the device control device 12, the location management server 11 acquires the location information of the terminal device 10 from the terminal device 10, and transmits the acquired location information of the terminal device 10 to the device control device 12.

  Upon receiving the position information of the terminal device 10 from the position management server 11, the device control apparatus 12 acquires, for example, the position information of the facility 3, map information, and information related to various transportation operations from its own storage unit. To do. The device control device 12 can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3 based on the location information of the terminal device 10, the location information of the facility 3, map information, information on various transportation operations, and the like. Create estimation information.

  The device control device 12 determines the validity of the estimated arrival time based on the created arrival estimation information. Then, the device control device 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the determination result.

  Moreover, although the apparatus control apparatus 12 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention was set as the structure which controls the air conditioner 13 based on the judgment result of arrival scheduled time, it is not limited to this, facilities 3 may be configured to control devices other than the air conditioner 13, such as a hot water heater for baths installed in the apparatus 3.

  By the way, for example, let us consider a case where a user operates a device such as an air conditioner at home remotely while expecting that the home is in a comfortable environment when returning home.

  The device starts operation in response to a remote operation by the user. However, for example, when it takes time for the user to return home, the device continues to operate for a long time despite the absence of the user, thus consuming power wastefully.

  On the other hand, in the equipment control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the equipment control device 12 can control the air conditioning equipment 13 in the facility 3. The terminal device 10 transmits arrival schedule information that can recognize the arrival time to the facility 3 to the device control device 12. The device control device 12 is based on the arrival estimation information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3 that is created based on the location information of the terminal device 10 and the location information of the facility 3. Judgment is made regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from, and the air conditioner 13 is controlled based on the determination result.

  In the device control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the acquisition unit 31 acquires arrival schedule information that can recognize the arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3. The processing unit 33 uses the acquisition unit 31 based on the estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, which is created based on the position information of the terminal device 10 and the position information of the facility 3. A determination is made regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the acquired arrival schedule information. The control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the determination result by the processing unit 33.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device 10 by the user 2 is appropriate, the air conditioner 13 in the facility 3 is controlled. The environment of the facility 3 can be prepared before arrival at 3. Further, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, for example, the user 2 can be notified of this, and the user 2 can be examined again whether or not to control the air conditioner 13.

  Therefore, in the device control system and the device control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed in a configuration in which devices are controlled remotely.

  In the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the terminal device 10 further transmits control information indicating the control content of the air conditioner 13 to the device control device 12. The device control device 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the determination result and the control information received from the terminal device 10.

  With such a configuration, the air conditioner 13 in the facility 3 can be controlled in accordance with the control content desired by the user 2.

  In the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 starts an operation for starting the operation of the air conditioning device 13 based on at least one of the arrival schedule information and the arrival estimation information. The operation change time for changing the time or the operation content of the air conditioner 13 is determined.

  With such a configuration, for example, at the timing at which the room temperature in the facility 3 reaches the set value at the arrival time of the user 2, the air conditioner 13 installed in the facility 3 starts operation or the air conditioner 13 Therefore, the environment of the facility 3 can be prepared with minimum power consumption.

  In the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 transmits a confirmation notification to the terminal device 10 before controlling the air conditioner 13 based on the determination result, and confirms the confirmation. The air conditioner 13 is controlled when a positive response to the notification is received.

  With such a configuration, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, the user 2 can be inquired whether to start control of the air conditioner 13. Even if it inputs to, the control of the air conditioner 13 can be performed according to the need of the user 2, and the degree of freedom of the user 2 can be increased.

  In the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification when the door or window of the room in which the air conditioner 13 is provided is open.

  With such a configuration, for example, when the air conditioner 13 cannot be efficiently operated even if the operation of the air conditioner 13 is started due to an open door or window, the user 2 is asked whether or not to control the air conditioner 13. You can inquire.

  Further, in the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device 10 displays arrival schedule information that can recognize the changed estimated arrival time as a device control device. 12 to send.

  With such a configuration, when the user 2 changes the estimated arrival time, the validity of the changed estimated arrival time can be determined, and the air conditioner 13 can be controlled based on the determination result.

  In the device control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the device control apparatus 12 receives sensor information indicating the measurement result of the sensor provided in the facility 3, and further based on the received sensor information. The operation start time or the operation change time is determined.

  With such a configuration, for example, the time required for the room temperature of the facility 3 to reach the set value is derived from the current room temperature of the facility 3 recognized based on the sensor information, and the air conditioning equipment is based on the derived time. Since the timing for starting the control 13 can be determined, wasteful power consumption of the facility 3 can be further suppressed.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

<Second Embodiment>
The present embodiment relates to a device control system including a plurality of terminal devices 10 as compared to the device control system according to the first embodiment. The contents other than those described below are the same as those of the device control system according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a device control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, device control system 102 includes terminal devices 10 </ b> A and 10 </ b> B, position management server 11, device control device 12, air conditioner 13, temperature / humidity sensor 14, and door sensor 15.

  Hereinafter, each of the terminal devices 10A and 10B is also referred to as a terminal device 10. The device control system 102 is not limited to the configuration including the two terminal devices 10, and may be configured to include three or more terminal devices 10.

  The terminal device 10A is a smartphone, a tablet, or the like used by the user 2A, and grasps its own position by, for example, GPS.

  The user 2 </ b> A is, for example, a user or a resident of the facility 3 and is located at a point PA that is some distance away from the facility 3. The user 2A is scheduled to move from the point PA to the facility 3.

  The user 2B is, for example, a user or a resident of the facility 3, and is located at a point PB that is some distance away from the facility 3. The user 2B is scheduled to move from the point PB to the facility 3.

  The user 2 </ b> A and the user 2 </ b> B use the terminal device 10 to transmit the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information to the device control device 12, thereby causing the device control device 12 to start the operation of the air conditioner 13. be able to.

  When the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information are received from the terminal device 10A, the device control apparatus 12 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information and the like.

  For example, when the device control apparatus 12 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information received from the terminal apparatus 10A, for example, the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information are received from the terminal apparatus 10B. The operation start time that has already been determined can be changed.

  When changing the operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification D for confirming that the operation start time is changed to the terminal device 10A before the change.

  FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 7, operations related to the position management server 11, the temperature / humidity sensor 14, and the door sensor 15 among the devices illustrated in FIG. 6 will be described without being illustrated.

  First, the terminal device 10A receives the operation of the user 2A (step S70), and transmits the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and its own location information to the equipment control device 12 of the facility 3 (step S71). The position information of the terminal device 10 </ b> A is coordinate information of the point PA that is the current position of the terminal device 10.

  Next, the device control system 102 performs, for example, processing A corresponding to steps S12 to S19 shown in FIG. 2 (step S72). The process A may be, for example, a process corresponding to steps S32 to S41 illustrated in FIG. 3 or a process corresponding to steps S52 to S61 illustrated in FIG.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13 based on the process A (step S73).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a control schedule notification indicating the determined operation start time to the terminal apparatus 10A (step S74).

  Next, the terminal device 10B receives the operation of the user 2B (step S75), and transmits the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and its own location information to the equipment control device 12 of the facility 3 (step S76). The position information of the terminal device 10B is coordinate information of the point PB that is the current position of the terminal device 10B.

  Next, the device control system 102 performs, for example, processing B corresponding to steps S12 to S19 illustrated in FIG. The process B may be a process corresponding to steps S32 to S41 shown in FIG. 3 or a process corresponding to steps S52 to S61 shown in FIG.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 sets a new operation start time candidate for the air conditioner 13 based on the process B. For example, when the set candidate is earlier than the determined operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the operation start time should be changed (step S78).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification D for confirming whether or not the operation start time can be changed to the terminal apparatus 10A. That is, the device control device 12 changes the control time of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device 10B in a state where the control of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device 10A is scheduled. If so, a confirmation notification D is transmitted to the terminal device 10A before changing.

  Next, the terminal device 10A receives the confirmation notification D from the device control device 12, and displays the content of the confirmation notification D on its own touch panel. The user 2A confirms the display content of the touch panel of the terminal device 10A, and inputs whether or not he / she agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 to the touch panel. Here, the user 2 </ b> A inputs that he / she agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13.

  Next, in response to an input operation by the user 2A, the terminal device 10A transmits response information D indicating that it agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 to the device control device 12 (step S80).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the response information D transmitted from the terminal device 10A, and changes the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 (step S81). Specifically, the device control apparatus 12 changes the operation start time to the time indicated by the candidate.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a control schedule notification indicating the changed operation start time to the terminal apparatus 10B (step S82).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits the control information R to the air conditioner 13 at the operation start time after the change (step S83).

  FIG. 5 also shows the configuration of the device control apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, acquisition unit 31 acquires control information Q, arrival schedule information, and position information transmitted from terminal device 10 </ b> A, and outputs the acquired information to processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information received from the acquisition unit 31.

  The acquisition unit 31 outputs the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information transmitted from the terminal device 10B to the processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information transmitted from the terminal apparatus 10A, that is, controls the air conditioner 13 based on the arrival schedule information transmitted from the terminal apparatus 10A. When the control information Q, the arrival schedule information, and the position information transmitted from the terminal device 10B are received in the planned state, a new operation start time candidate of the air conditioner 13 is set.

  For example, when the set candidate is earlier than the determined operation start time, the processing unit 33 determines that the operation start time should be changed. The processing unit 33 creates a confirmation notification D for confirming whether or not the operation start time can be changed, and outputs the created confirmation notification D to the notification unit 32.

  The notification unit 32 transmits the confirmation notification D received from the processing unit 33 to the terminal device 10A. That is, when the device control device 12 should change the operation start time of the air conditioning device 13 based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device 10B, the notification unit 32 confirms before the device control device 12 changes the operation start time. The notification D is transmitted to the terminal device 10A.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the response information D transmitted from the terminal device 10A and outputs the acquired response information D to the processing unit 33. When the response information D indicates that the response information D agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13, the processing unit 33 changes the operation start time of the air conditioner 13.

  As described above, in the device control system according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 is in a state where the control of the air conditioning device 13 based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device 10 is scheduled. When the control time of the air conditioner 13 should be changed based on arrival schedule information from another device, a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device 10 before the change.

  With such a configuration, for example, the user 2 can know that the start time of control of the air conditioner 13 is changed by another user.

  Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the device control system according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

<Third Embodiment>
The present embodiment relates to a device control system that determines the validity of the estimated arrival time in the terminal device 10 as compared with the device control system according to the first embodiment. The contents other than those described below are the same as those of the device control system according to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 8, first, the terminal device 10 receives an operation on the user 2 itself (step S111), and recognizes the estimated arrival time of the user 2 at the facility 3 based on the operation.

  Next, the terminal device 10 transmits the user ID information of the user 2 and its own location information stored in advance to the location management server 11 (step S112).

  Next, when the location management server 11 receives the user ID information and the location information of the terminal device 10 from the device control device 12, the location management server 11, the location information of the facility 3 corresponding to the user 2 indicated by the received user ID information, map information, and various information Get information about transportation operations from your own storage.

  The location management server 11 determines the facility 3 of the terminal device 10 based on the acquired location information of the facility 3, map information, information on various transportation operations, and the like, and the location information of the terminal device 10 received from the terminal device 10. Estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time is created.

  More specifically, the location management server 11 refers to the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, that is, the estimated arrival time of the user 2 at the facility 3, with reference to map information and timetables of various transportation facilities. calculate. The location management server 11 transmits arrival estimation information including the calculated arrival estimation time to the terminal device 10 (step S113).

  The location management server 11 may be configured to acquire information indicating the transportation means used by the user 2 to move to the facility 3 from the terminal device 10 before creating the arrival estimation information. The location management server 11 can calculate a more accurate estimated arrival time by using the acquired information.

  Further, the arrival estimation information is not limited to information including the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, but may be information including a time estimated until the terminal device 10 arrives at the facility 3. .

  Next, the terminal device 10 receives the arrival estimation information from the location management server 11 and makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time recognized based on the operation of the user 2. Specifically, the terminal device 10 determines whether or not the estimated arrival time is appropriate based on the arrival estimation information.

  More specifically, for example, the terminal device 10 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate when the difference between the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.

  Here, the terminal device 10 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate (step S114).

  Next, the terminal device 10 transmits control instruction information including the estimated arrival time and the control content of the air conditioner 13 to the device control device 12 based on the determination result regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time (step S115). Specifically, the terminal device 10 transmits control instruction information to the device control device 12 when the estimated arrival time is appropriate. The control content may be content registered in advance in the terminal device 10 or may be content acquired by the terminal device 10 based on the operation of the user 2.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a door information request for requesting door information to the door sensor 15 (step S116). The door information is information indicating a determination result of whether or not the door and window of the room C in which the air conditioner 13 is installed are closed.

  Next, the door sensor 15 receives a door information request from the device control device 12, determines whether the door and window of the room C are closed, and transmits door information indicating the determination result to the device control device 12. . Here, the door sensor 15 transmits door information indicating that the door and the window are closed (step S117).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives door information indicating that the door and the window are closed from the door sensor 15, and controls the air conditioner 13, specifically, starts the operation of the air conditioner 13. It is determined to be performed (step S118).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a sensor information request for requesting sensor information to the temperature / humidity sensor 14 (step S119).

  Next, the temperature / humidity sensor 14 receives a sensor information request from the device control device 12, measures the temperature and humidity of the room C, and transmits sensor information indicating the measurement result to the device control device 12 (step S120). .

  Next, upon receiving sensor information from the temperature / humidity sensor 14, the device control device 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10. Specifically, the device control device 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10 and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14.

  More specifically, for example, the device control device 12 sets the temperature and humidity of the room C before the air conditioner 13 operates and the temperature and humidity of the room C after the operation of the air conditioner 13 to the set values. I remember the relationship with the time to reach. For example, the device control device 12 creates information indicating the relationship based on the sensor information acquired from the temperature / humidity sensor 14 when the air conditioner 13 has operated in the past, and stores the created information in its own storage unit. Saved.

  If the device control device 12 starts the operation of the air conditioning device 13 based on the information stored in its own storage unit and before several minutes before the scheduled arrival time included in the control instruction information, the user 2 enters the facility 3. It is calculated whether the temperature and humidity of the room C will be as set upon arrival. The device control apparatus 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13 based on the calculated result (step S121).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a control schedule notification indicating the determined operation start time to the terminal apparatus 10 (step S122).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 starts the operation of the air conditioner 13 by transmitting the control information R to the air conditioner 13 at the determined operation start time (step S123). The control information R is information for controlling the air conditioner 13 created based on the control content included in the control instruction information.

  FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the operations in steps S130 to S135 are the same as the operations in steps S111 to S116 shown in FIG.

  The door sensor 15 receives a door information request from the device control device 12, determines whether the door and window of the room C are closed, and transmits door information indicating the determination result to the device control device 12. Here, the device control apparatus 12 transmits door information indicating that the door or window is open (step S136).

  Next, the device control device 12 transmits a confirmation notification F to the terminal device 10 before controlling the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10. Specifically, when the device control apparatus 12 receives the control instruction information and receives the door information indicating that the door or the window is open, the device control apparatus 12 determines whether to control the air conditioning device 13 or not. Then, a confirmation notification F is transmitted to the terminal device 10.

  That is, the device control apparatus 12 transmits the confirmation notification F to the terminal device 10 when the door or window of the room C in which the air conditioner 13 is provided is open (step S137). The confirmation notification F is, for example, a notification for confirming to the user 2 whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 in a state where the door or window of the room C is open.

  Next, the terminal device 10 receives the confirmation notification F from the device control device 12, and displays the content of the confirmation notification F on its own touch panel. The user 2 confirms the display content of the touch panel of the terminal device 10 and inputs whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 to the touch panel. Here, the user 2 inputs that the air conditioner 13 is operated.

  Next, in response to an input operation by the user 2, the terminal device 10 creates response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated, and transmits the created response information F to the device control device 12 (step S138). .

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is to be operated, and determines to start the operation of the air conditioner 13 (step S139). That is, the device control apparatus 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 when receiving a positive response to the confirmation notification F.

  The operations in steps S139 to S144 are the same as the operations in steps S118 to S123 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the response information F indicating that the air conditioner 13 is not operated is received, the device control apparatus 12 does not perform control for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13.

  FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing another example of device control processing in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the operations in steps S150 to S152 are the same as the operations in steps S111 to S113 shown in FIG.

  Next, the terminal device 10 receives the arrival estimation information from the location management server 11 and makes a determination on the validity of the recognized estimated arrival time. Specifically, the terminal device 10 determines whether the estimated arrival time is appropriate based on the arrival estimation information received from the location management server 11.

  More specifically, for example, the terminal device 10 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate when the difference between the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold. Here, the terminal device 10 determines that the estimated arrival time is not valid (step S153).

  The terminal device 10 confirms with the user 2 before transmitting the control instruction information to the device control device 12 based on the determination result of whether or not the estimated arrival time is appropriate (step S154). Specifically, if the terminal device 10 determines that the estimated arrival time is not valid, whether or not to operate the air conditioner 13 even if the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time are separated by a predetermined time or more. Is confirmed with the user 2.

  More specifically, the terminal device 10 makes an inquiry to the user 2 by displaying its own touch panel, and receives an input operation of the user 2 in response to the inquiry. Here, the user 2 inputs to the touch panel that the air conditioner 13 is operated.

  Next, when receiving an input operation for operating the air conditioner 13, the terminal device 10 creates control instruction information and transmits the created control instruction information to the device control apparatus 12 (step S155). That is, when a positive response is received from the user 2, the control instruction information is transmitted to the device control apparatus 12.

  The operations in steps S156 to S163 are the same as the operations in steps S116 to S123 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a terminal apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the terminal device 10 includes a notification unit 51, an acquisition unit 52, a processing unit (determination unit) 53, a display control unit 54, a recognition unit 57, a storage unit 58, and a position acquisition unit. 59 and a touch panel 60. The touch panel 60 includes a display unit 55 and an operation unit 56.

  The operation unit 56 in the touch panel 60 receives the operation of the user 2 and notifies the recognition unit 57 of the content of the operation. The recognition unit 57 recognizes the scheduled arrival time of the terminal device 10 to the facility 3 and the control content of the air conditioner 13 based on the user's operation on the operation unit 56, and processes the recognized estimated arrival time and control content. Notification to the unit 53.

  The position acquisition unit 59 includes a GPS device, for example, and outputs the position information of the terminal device 10 acquired from the GPS device to the processing unit 53.

  The processing unit 53 outputs the position information received from the position acquisition unit 59 and the user ID information stored in the storage unit 58 to the notification unit 51. The notification unit 51 notifies the position management server 11 of the position information and user ID information received from the processing unit 53.

  The acquisition unit 52 acquires the arrival estimation information transmitted from the location management server 11 and outputs the acquired arrival estimation information to the processing unit 53.

  Based on the arrival estimation information received from the acquisition unit 52, the processing unit 53 makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time received from the recognition unit 57. When determining that the arrival schedule information is not valid, the processing unit 53 notifies the display control unit 54 that the estimated arrival time is not valid.

  The display control unit 54 confirms the user 2 before the notification unit 51 transmits the control instruction information to the device control device 12 based on the determination result by the processing unit 53. Specifically, when the display control unit 54 receives notification from the processing unit 53 that the estimated arrival time is not valid, the display control unit 54 creates screen information for confirming whether or not the user 2 operates the air conditioner 13. The generated screen information is output to the display unit 55. The display unit 55 displays the contents of the screen information received from the processing unit 53.

  The operation unit 56 receives the operation of the user 2 and notifies the recognition unit 57 of the content of the operation. The recognition unit 57 recognizes the operation content of the user 2 in response to the notification from the operation unit 56 and notifies the processing unit 53 of the recognized content.

  When the notification from the recognition unit 57, that is, the response from the user 2 is affirmative, the processing unit 53 creates control instruction information and outputs the created control instruction information to the notification unit 51. The notification unit 51 notifies the device control apparatus 12 of the control instruction information received from the processing unit 53.

  FIG. 5 also shows the configuration of the device control apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 5, the acquisition unit 31 acquires the control instruction information transmitted from the terminal device 10, and outputs the acquired control instruction information to the processing unit 33. When receiving the control instruction information from the acquisition unit 31, the processing unit 33 creates a door information request and outputs the created door information request to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 transmits the door information request received from the processing unit 33 to the door sensor 15.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the door information transmitted from the door sensor 15 and outputs the acquired door information to the processing unit 33.

  Based on the door information received from the acquisition unit 31, the processing unit 33 recognizes whether the door and the window of the room C are closed. When the door or window of the room C is open, the processing unit 33 creates a confirmation notification F and outputs the created confirmation notification F to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 transmits the confirmation notification F received from the processing unit 33 to the terminal device 10.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the response information F transmitted from the terminal device 10 and outputs the acquired response information F to the processing unit 33. When the processing unit 33 receives the response information F to start control of the air conditioner 13 from the acquisition unit 31, the processing unit 33 determines to start the operation of the air conditioner 13. Then, the processing unit 33 creates a sensor information request and outputs the created sensor information request to the notification unit 32. The notification unit 32 notifies the temperature / humidity sensor 14 of the sensor information request received from the processing unit 33.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the sensor information transmitted from the temperature / humidity sensor 14 and outputs the acquired sensor information to the processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the sensor information and control instruction information received from the acquisition unit 31.

  The processing unit 33 notifies the control unit 35 of the determined operation start time and the control content included in the control instruction information.

The control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the determination result of whether the estimated arrival time by the processing unit 33 is appropriate and the control instruction information acquired by the acquisition unit 31 from the terminal device 10. Specifically, when the processing unit 33 determines that the estimated arrival time is appropriate, the control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the control content notified from the processing unit 33.

  More specifically, the control unit 35 creates control information R for controlling the air conditioner 13 based on the control content notified from the processing unit 33. And the control part 35 makes the air conditioner 13 start operation | movement by transmitting the produced control information R to the air conditioner 13 in the operation start time notified from the process part 33. FIG.

  The terminal device 10 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the control instruction information is transmitted only once to the device control device 12, but may be configured to transmit a plurality of times. For example, when the user 2 changes the estimated arrival time after transmitting the control instruction information to the device control apparatus 12, the terminal device 10 determines the validity of the changed estimated arrival time. That is, when the terminal device 10 recognizes a new estimated arrival time by the operation of the user 2, the terminal device 10 determines the validity of the new estimated arrival time. Then, the terminal device 10 transmits control instruction information including a new estimated arrival time to the device control device 12 based on the determination result.

  After determining the operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 sets a new operation start time based on the received control instruction information when receiving control instruction information including a new estimated arrival time from the terminal device 10. .

  Moreover, the apparatus control apparatus 12 which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention is the structure which determines operation start time based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10, and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14. FIG. Although there is, it is not limited to this. For example, the device control apparatus 12 may be configured to determine the operation start time based on the control instruction information and not based on the sensor information. For example, the device control device 12 may be configured to determine a time before a predetermined arrival time included in the control instruction information as the operation disclosure time.

  Further, the terminal device 10 is not limited to the configuration that transmits the control instruction information including the estimated arrival time to the device control device 12, but may be configured to transmit the control instruction information including the estimated arrival time instead of the estimated arrival time. Good. Specifically, the processing unit 53 of the terminal device 10 creates control instruction information including the estimated arrival time, and outputs the created control instruction information to the notification unit 51. The notification unit 51 notifies the device control apparatus 12 of the control instruction information received from the processing unit 53.

  In this case, the processing unit 33 of the device control device 12 determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13 based on the estimated arrival time included in the control instruction information and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14. .

  Further, the terminal device 10 may be configured to transmit control instruction information including both the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time.

  In this case, the processing unit 33 of the device control device 12, for example, based on the intermediate time between the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time included in the control instruction information and the sensor information received from the temperature / humidity sensor 14. The operation start time for starting the operation is determined.

  In addition, the device control device 12 is not limited to the configuration that determines the operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioning device 13, but may be configured to determine the operation change time for changing the operation content of the air conditioning device 13. For example, in the device control apparatus 12, the processing unit 33 determines an operation change time for changing the set temperature of the operating air conditioner 13 based on the control instruction information. The control unit 35 transmits control information R for changing the set temperature to the air conditioner 13 at the operation change time determined by the processing unit 33.

  As described above, in the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 can control the air conditioner 13 in the facility 3. The terminal device 10 recognizes the estimated arrival time at the facility 3 based on the operation of the user 2. The terminal device 10 makes a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time based on the estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time at the facility 3 that is created based on the position information of the terminal device 10 and the position information of the facility 3. Based on the determination result, the control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time is transmitted to the device control apparatus 12. The device control device 12 controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10.

  In addition, in the device control device 12 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the acquisition unit 31 determines the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3 recognized by the terminal device 10 based on the operation of the user 2. The control instruction information transmitted based on the result of determination regarding validity is acquired. The control unit 35 controls the air conditioner 13 based on the control instruction information acquired by the acquisition unit 31. The above determination is made based on arrival estimation information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3, which is created based on the position information of the terminal device 10 and the position information of the facility 3. The control instruction information includes at least one of estimated arrival time and estimated arrival time.

  In the terminal device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the recognition unit 57 recognizes the estimated arrival time of the terminal device 10 at the facility 3 based on the user's operation. The processing unit 53 relates to the validity of the estimated arrival time based on the estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, which is created based on the position information of the terminal device 10 and the position information of the facility. Make a decision. The notification unit 51 notifies the device control apparatus 12 of control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time based on the determination result by the processing unit 53.

  With such a configuration, for example, after determining whether or not the estimated arrival time input to the terminal device 10 by the user 2 is appropriate, the air conditioner 13 in the facility 3 is controlled, for example, until the user 2 arrives. The environment of the facility 3 can be prepared. Further, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, for example, the user 2 can be notified of this, and the user 2 can be examined again whether or not to control the air conditioner 13.

  Therefore, in the device control system, the device control device, and the terminal device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to suppress wasteful power consumption in the configuration in which the device is controlled remotely.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the terminal device 10 transmits control instruction information further including the control content of the air conditioning device 13 to the device control device 12.

  With such a configuration, the air conditioner 13 in the facility 3 can be controlled along the control content desired by the user 2 of the terminal device 10.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 starts the operation of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10 or the air conditioning. The operation change time for changing the operation content of the device 13 is determined.

  With such a configuration, for example, at the timing at which the room temperature in the facility 3 reaches the set value at the arrival time of the user 2, the air conditioner 13 installed in the facility 3 starts operation or the air conditioner 13 Therefore, the environment of the facility 3 can be prepared with minimum power consumption.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 receives sensor information indicating the measurement result of the sensor provided in the facility 3, and further based on the received sensor information. The operation start time or the operation change time is determined.

  With such a configuration, for example, the time required for the room temperature of the facility 3 to reach the set value is derived from the current room temperature of the facility 3 recognized based on the sensor information, and the air conditioning equipment is based on the derived time. Since the timing for starting the control 13 can be determined, wasteful power consumption of the facility 3 can be further suppressed.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the terminal device 10 confirms with the user 2 before transmitting the control instruction information to the device control device 12 based on the determination result, When a positive response is received from the user 2, the control instruction information is transmitted to the device control device 12.

  With such a configuration, when the estimated arrival time is not valid, the user 2 can be inquired whether to start control of the air conditioner 13. Even if it inputs to, the control of the air conditioner 13 can be performed according to the need of the user 2, and the degree of freedom of the user 2 can be increased.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification when the door or window of the room in which the air conditioner 13 is provided is open.

  With such a configuration, for example, when the air conditioner 13 cannot be efficiently operated even if the operation of the air conditioner 13 is started due to an open door or window, the user 2 is asked whether or not to control the air conditioner 13. You can inquire.

  In the device control system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, when the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device 10 performs the above determination on the estimated arrival time after the change, and based on the determination result. Then, the control instruction information including at least one of the new estimated arrival time and estimated arrival time is transmitted to the device control apparatus 12.

  With such a configuration, when the user 2 changes the estimated arrival time, the validity of the changed estimated arrival time can be determined, and the air conditioner 13 can be controlled based on the determination result.

  Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the device control system according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

<Fourth embodiment>
The present embodiment relates to a device control system including a plurality of terminal devices 10 as compared to the device control system according to the third embodiment. The contents other than those described below are the same as those of the device control system according to the third embodiment.

  FIG. 6 also shows the configuration of a device control system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, user 2 </ b> A and user 2 </ b> B transmit control instruction information to device control device 12 using their own terminal device 10 to cause device control device 12 to start operation of air conditioner 13. be able to.

  When receiving the control instruction information from the terminal device 10A, the device control apparatus 12 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the received control instruction information and the like.

  The equipment control device 12 determines the operation start time of the air-conditioning equipment 13 based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device 10A, and then determines the operation already determined when receiving the control instruction information from the terminal device 10B, for example. The start time can be changed.

  When changing the operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification D for confirming that the operation start time is changed to the terminal device 10A before the change.

  FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing an example of device control processing in the device control system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 12 shows an operation of the device control system 104 which is the device control system according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 12, operations related to the position management server 11, the temperature / humidity sensor 14, and the door sensor 15 among the devices illustrated in FIG. 6 will be described without being illustrated.

  First, the user 2A inputs a scheduled arrival time or the like at the facility 3 to the terminal device 10A. When the terminal device 10A receives an input operation such as estimated arrival time (step S170), the device control system 104 performs, for example, processing G corresponding to steps S112 to S120 shown in FIG. 8 (step S172). Note that the process G may be a process corresponding to steps S131 to S141 shown in FIG. 9 or a process corresponding to steps S151 to S160 shown in FIG.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 determines the operation start time for starting the operation of the air conditioner 13 through the process G (step S173).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a control schedule notification indicating the determined operation start time to the terminal apparatus 10A (step S174).

  Next, the user 2B inputs the estimated arrival time or the like to the facility 3 in the terminal device 10B. When the terminal device 10B receives an input operation such as estimated arrival time (step S175), the device control system 104 performs, for example, a process H corresponding to steps S112 to S120 shown in FIG. 8 (step S176). The process H may be a process corresponding to steps S131 to S141 shown in FIG. 9 or a process corresponding to steps S151 to S160 shown in FIG.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 sets a candidate for a new operation start time of the air conditioner 13 through processing H. For example, when the set candidate is earlier than the determined operation start time, the device control apparatus 12 determines that the determined operation start time should be changed (step S177).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a confirmation notification D for confirming whether or not the operation start time can be changed to the terminal apparatus 10A (step S178). That is, the device control device 12 sets the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the control instruction information from the terminal device 10B in a state where the control of the air conditioner 13 based on the control instruction information from the terminal device 10A is scheduled. If it should be changed, a confirmation notice D is transmitted to the terminal device 10A before the change.

  Next, the terminal device 10A receives the confirmation notification D from the device control device 12, and displays the content of the confirmation notification D on its own touch panel. The user 2A confirms the display content of the touch panel of the terminal device 10A, and inputs whether or not he / she agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 to the touch panel. Here, the user 2 </ b> A inputs that he / she agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13.

  Next, in response to an input operation by the user 2A, the terminal device 10A transmits response information D indicating that it agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 to the device control device 12 (step S179).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 receives the response information D transmitted from the terminal device 10A, and changes the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 (step S180). Specifically, the device control apparatus 12 changes the operation start time to the candidate time.

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits a control schedule notification indicating the changed operation start time to the terminal apparatus 10B (step S181).

  Next, the device control apparatus 12 transmits the control information R to the air conditioning device 13 at the operation start time after the change (step S182).

  FIG. 5 also shows the configuration of the device control apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, acquisition unit 31 acquires control instruction information transmitted from terminal device 10 </ b> A, and outputs the acquired control instruction information to processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 based on the control instruction information received from the acquisition unit 31 and the like.

  The acquisition unit 31 outputs the control instruction information transmitted from the terminal device 10B to the processing unit 33.

  The processing unit 33 determines the operation start time of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information transmitted from the terminal device 10A, that is, controls the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information transmitted from the terminal device 10A. When the control instruction information transmitted from the terminal device 10B is received in the planned state, a new operation start time candidate for the air conditioner 13 is set.

  For example, when the set candidate is earlier than the determined operation start time, the processing unit 33 determines that the determined operation start time should be changed. The processing unit 33 creates a confirmation notification D for confirming whether or not the operation start time can be changed, and outputs the created confirmation notification D to the notification unit 32.

  The notification unit 32 notifies the confirmation notification D received from the processing unit 33 to the terminal device 10A. That is, when the device control device 12 should change the operation start time of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information from the terminal device 10B, the notification unit 32 confirms before the device control device 12 changes the operation start time. Notification D is notified to the terminal device 10A.

  The acquisition unit 31 acquires the response information D transmitted from the terminal device 10A and outputs the acquired response information D to the processing unit 33. When the response information D indicates that the response information D agrees to change the operation start time of the air conditioner 13, the processing unit 33 changes the operation start time of the air conditioner 13 to the candidate time.

  As described above, in the device control system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the device control device 12 is in a state where the control of the air conditioning device 13 based on the control instruction information from the terminal device 10 is scheduled. When the control time of the air conditioner 13 should be changed based on control instruction information from another device, a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device 10 before the change.

  With such a configuration, for example, the user 2 can know that the start time of control of the air conditioner 13 is changed by another user 2.

  Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the device control system according to the third embodiment, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The above description includes the following features.

[Appendix 1]
An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility;
A terminal device,
The terminal device transmits arrival schedule information capable of recognizing arrival time to the facility to the device control device,
The device control device acquires arrival estimation information that is created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility, and that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility. Based on the arrival estimation information, make a determination on the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the terminal device, and control the device when it is determined that the estimated arrival time is appropriate, Equipment control system.

[Appendix 2]
An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility;
A terminal device,
The terminal device recognizes an estimated arrival time at the facility based on a user operation,
The terminal device acquires arrival estimation information that is created based on its own location information and location information of the facility, and that can recognize the estimated arrival time at the facility, and based on the acquired arrival estimation information, When the determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time is made and it is determined that the estimated arrival time is appropriate, control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time is transmitted to the device control apparatus. Send to
The apparatus control system, wherein the apparatus control apparatus controls the apparatus based on the control instruction information received from the terminal apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Network 2 User 3 Facility 10 Terminal apparatus 11 Location management server 12 Equipment control apparatus 13 Air-conditioning equipment 14 Temperature / humidity sensor 15 Door sensor 31, 52 Acquisition part 32, 51 Notification part 33, 53 Processing part 34 Time determination part 35 Control part 36, 58 storage unit 54 display control unit 55 display unit 56 operation unit 57 recognition unit 59 position acquisition unit 60 touch panel 101, 102, 104 device control system

Claims (19)

An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility;
A terminal device,
The terminal device transmits arrival schedule information capable of recognizing arrival time to the facility to the device control device,
The device control apparatus is configured based on arrival estimation information that is recognizable from an estimated arrival time of the terminal apparatus at the facility, which is created based on position information of the terminal apparatus and position information of the facility. A device control system that makes a determination on the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the arrival schedule information received from the device and controls the device based on the determination result. The terminal device further transmits control information indicating the control content of the device to the device control device;
The device control system according to claim 1, wherein the device control device controls the device based on the determination result and the control information received from the terminal device.   The device control device determines an operation start time for starting the operation of the device or an operation change time for changing the operation content of the device based on at least one of the arrival schedule information and the arrival estimation information. The device control system according to claim 1 or 2.   The device control device transmits a confirmation notification to the terminal device before controlling the device based on the determination result, and controls the device when a positive response to the confirmation notification is received. The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The device is an air conditioner,
The device control system according to claim 4, wherein the device control device transmits the confirmation notification when a door or a window of a room in which the device is provided is open.   The device control device should change the control time of the device based on the arrival schedule information from another device in a state where the device is scheduled to be controlled based on the arrival schedule information from the terminal device. In this case, the device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device before the change.   7. The terminal device according to claim 1, wherein, when the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device transmits the arrival schedule information capable of recognizing the changed estimated arrival time to the device control device. The device control system according to item 1. An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility;
A terminal device,
The terminal device recognizes an estimated arrival time at the facility based on a user operation,
The terminal device makes a determination on the validity of the estimated arrival time based on estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time at the facility, created based on the position information of the terminal and the location information of the facility. Performing control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time based on the determination result to the device control device,
The apparatus control system, wherein the apparatus control apparatus controls the apparatus based on the control instruction information received from the terminal apparatus.   The device control system according to claim 8, wherein the terminal device transmits the control instruction information further including control content of the device to the device control device.   The device control apparatus determines an operation start time for starting an operation of the device or an operation change time for changing the operation content of the device based on the control instruction information received from the terminal device. The device control system according to claim 9.   The device control apparatus receives sensor information indicating a measurement result of a sensor provided in the facility, and further determines the operation start time or the operation change time based on the received sensor information. Or the apparatus control system of Claim 10.   The terminal device confirms the user before transmitting the control instruction information to the device control device based on the determination result, and receives the positive response from the user. The device control system according to claim 8, wherein the device control system is transmitted to the device control apparatus. The device is an air conditioner,
The device control system according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the device control device transmits a confirmation notification when a door or a window of a room in which the device is provided is open.   The device control apparatus should change the control time of the device based on the control instruction information from another device in a state where the control of the device based on the control instruction information from the terminal device is scheduled. The device control system according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein a confirmation notification is transmitted to the terminal device before the change.   When the estimated arrival time is changed, the terminal device performs the determination on the changed estimated arrival time, and based on the determination result, at least one of the new estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time The device control system according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein control instruction information including one of the two is transmitted to the device control apparatus. An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility,
An acquisition unit for acquiring arrival schedule information capable of recognizing an estimated arrival time at the facility of the terminal device;
The arrival acquired by the acquisition unit based on estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility A determination unit for determining the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the schedule information;
A device control apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls the device based on a determination result by the determination unit. An equipment control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility,
An acquisition unit for acquiring control instruction information transmitted based on a result of a determination regarding the validity of the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility recognized by the terminal device based on a user operation;
A control unit for controlling the device based on the control instruction information acquired by the acquisition unit;
The determination is made on the basis of arrival estimation information that is created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility, and that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device to the facility,
The device control apparatus, wherein the control instruction information includes at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time. A device control program used in a device control apparatus capable of controlling a device in a facility, the computer comprising:
An acquisition unit for acquiring arrival schedule information capable of recognizing an estimated arrival time at the facility of the terminal device;
The arrival acquired by the acquisition unit based on estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility, created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility A determination unit for determining the validity of the estimated arrival time indicated by the schedule information;
A device control program for functioning as a control unit that controls the device based on a determination result by the determination unit. A device control program used in a terminal device capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from a device control device capable of controlling equipment in a facility, wherein a computer
A recognition unit for recognizing an estimated arrival time of the terminal device at the facility based on a user operation;
Judgment on the validity of the estimated arrival time based on the estimated arrival information that can recognize the estimated arrival time of the terminal device to the facility, created based on the location information of the terminal device and the location information of the facility A determination unit for performing
A device control program for functioning as a notification unit that notifies the device control apparatus of control instruction information including at least one of the estimated arrival time and the estimated arrival time based on a determination result by the determination unit.

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