JP7558238B2 - Air conditioning system, air conditioning system setting method and program - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to an air conditioning system, a method for setting up an air conditioning system, and a program.

Patent Document 1 describes an example of a system that uses an app (application program) for changing setting information for an air conditioner to change the setting information of a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as a remote control), which is an operating terminal for the air conditioner. In the system described in Patent Document 1, transmission information is generated based on the setting information of a first remote control, and the generated transmission information is set in a second remote control.

Patent No. 6775685

However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, when transmitting and receiving transmission information, it is necessary to operate the operation terminal or the mobile terminal to put the operation terminal and the mobile terminal into a state where they can communicate with each other. Here, a state where communication is possible is a state where the connection process for communication is completed and information can be transmitted and received. Also, when a mobile terminal transmits transmission information to another operation terminal, it is necessary to disconnect communication with the currently connected operation terminal and then put the other operation terminal and the mobile terminal into a state where they can communicate with each other. Therefore, in the system described in Patent Document 1, when transmitting setting information, etc. from a mobile terminal to multiple operation terminals, multiple operations are required to switch the communication connection, which poses a problem in that further improvements in operability may be required.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an air conditioning system, a setting method for an air conditioning system, and a program that can improve the ease of use in setting operations.

In order to solve the above problems, the air conditioning system according to the present disclosure comprises one or more air conditioners, a plurality of operation terminals for remotely operating the one or more air conditioners, and a mobile terminal capable of wireless communication and equipped with a reflection unit for reflecting the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals by wirelessly transmitting setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioners or the operation terminals to a selected plurality of the operation terminals in a batch.

The air conditioning system setting method according to the present disclosure uses one or more air conditioners, multiple operation terminals that remotely operate the one or more air conditioners, and a mobile terminal that wirelessly communicates with the multiple operation terminals, and transmits setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioners or the operation terminals from the mobile terminal to multiple selected operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication in a batch, thereby reflecting the same setting information in the multiple operation terminals.

The program according to the present disclosure uses one or more air conditioners, multiple operation terminals that remotely operate the one or more air conditioners, and a mobile terminal that wirelessly communicates with the multiple operation terminals, and causes a computer to execute a step of wirelessly transmitting setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioners or the operation terminals from the mobile terminal to multiple selected operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication in a batch, thereby reflecting the same setting information on the multiple operation terminals.

The air conditioning system, air conditioning system setting method, and program disclosed herein can improve the ease of use in setting operations.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a display example (air conditioner operation screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating a display example (selection screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a display example (menu screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of a reflection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 11A and 11B are schematic diagrams illustrating display examples (such as a batch reflection screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 11A and 11B are schematic diagrams illustrating display examples (such as a batch reflection screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, an air conditioning system, a setting method for an air conditioning system, and a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (air conditioner operation screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (selection screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (menu screen) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a reflection unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 9 and 10 are schematic diagrams showing display examples (collective reflection screen, etc.) of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that the same or corresponding configurations in each figure are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described as appropriate.

(Configuration of air conditioning system)
As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning system 1 according to this embodiment includes air conditioners 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3, remote controls 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, and 10-6 as operation terminals for the air conditioners 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3, and mobile terminals 30-1 and 30-2. In the following, the air conditioners 20-1 to 20-3 are collectively referred to as air conditioners 20. The remote controls 10-1 to 10-6 are collectively referred to as remote controls 10. The mobile terminals 30-1 and 30-2 are collectively referred to as mobile terminals 30. The number of each component is not limited to the case shown in FIG. 1, and the air conditioning system 1 may include one or more air conditioners 20, multiple remote controls 10, and at least one mobile terminal 30. In the following, the air conditioners are also referred to as air conditioners.

Each air conditioner 20 has one or more indoor units 21 and one outdoor unit 22. The indoor unit 21 is connected to the outdoor unit 22 by a communication line 24, and is also connected to the remote control 10 by a communication line 23. Each air conditioner 20 is operated by one or more remote controls 10. Each of the air conditioners 20-1 and 20-2 has one indoor unit 21 and one outdoor unit 22, and each indoor unit 21 is connected to one remote control 10-1 or 10-2. The air conditioner 20-3 has three indoor units 21 and one outdoor unit 22, and each indoor unit 21 is connected to two remote controls 10-3 and 10-4, and one remote control 10-5 and one remote control 10-6. When multiple remote controls 10 are connected to one indoor unit 21, for example, one can be set as a parent unit and the other as a child unit, and differences can be set in the operation items, operation range, etc.

The remote control 10 controls the operation of the air conditioner 20 or the remote control 10 itself based on setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner 20 or the remote control 10. In this embodiment, the setting information includes, for example, instructions to operate or stop the air conditioner 20, settings for the operation mode (cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidification operation, fan operation, automatic operation, etc.), settings for the set temperature, air volume, air direction, etc., settings for the setting range of air volume and air direction, settings for turning the timer on or off, settings for the time, switching on or off each function such as high power operation and energy saving operation, restrictions on whether settings can be changed for each operation item, information on the date the air conditioner 20 was installed, the person in charge, contact information, etc.

Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of the remote control 10. The remote control 10 can be configured, for example, using a computer such as a microcomputer, and has the following components as a functional configuration consisting of a combination of hardware such as a computer, peripheral components, and peripheral devices, and software such as a program executed by the computer. That is, the remote control 10 has, as its functional configuration, an input/output unit 11, a wireless communication unit 12, a wired communication unit 13, a setting unit 14, and a memory unit 15. The input/output unit 11 includes, for example, a configuration combining multiple operation buttons and a display device, or an input device such as a touch panel and a display device, an input/output device using voice, etc. Note that the remote control 10 does not have to have the input/output unit 11. The wireless communication unit 12 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information, operation information indicating the operation state of the indoor unit 21 and the outdoor unit 22, etc.) to and from the mobile terminal 30 using short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and, for example, stores the received setting information in the storage unit 15 as setting information 151, and stores the transmitted operation information in the storage unit 15 as operation information 152. In this embodiment, the operation information includes, for example, operation time, operation mode, detection values of various sensors, date and time detected when a malfunction occurs, and error code. The wired communication unit 13 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information 151, operation information 152 of the indoor unit 21 and the outdoor unit 22, etc.) to and from the indoor unit 21. The setting unit 14 sets (generates) predetermined setting information based on an input operation of a user (general user, administrator, service personnel, etc.) using the input/output unit 11, and stores the setting information in the storage unit 15 as setting information 151, or stores the setting information in the storage unit 15 based on a control signal from the wireless communication unit 12 or the wired communication unit 13, or transmits the setting information to the indoor unit 21 via the wired communication unit 13. The storage unit 15 also stores the setting information 151, operation information 152, etc.

The mobile terminal 30 can be configured, for example, using a mobile communication terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, a mobile information processing device, etc., and has the following units as a functional configuration consisting of a combination of hardware such as a computer, peripheral components, and peripheral devices that the mobile communication terminal, information processing device, etc. have, and software such as a program (app) executed by the computer. That is, the mobile terminal 30 has, as its functional configuration, an input/output unit 31, a wireless communication unit 32, a setting unit 33, a reflection unit 34, a saving unit 35, a reading unit 36, a mode change unit 37, and a memory unit 38. Note that in this embodiment, the app according to this embodiment executed by the mobile terminal 30 is called a setting information change app.

The input/output unit 31 includes, for example, a configuration that combines an input device such as a touch panel with a display device, an input/output device that uses voice, etc. The input/output unit 31, for example, displays a specified screen, and inputs specified input information or displays specified output information while changing the screen in accordance with an input operation on the screen.

The wireless communication unit 32 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information, operating information, etc.) to and from the remote control 10, for example, using short-range wireless communication.

The setting unit 33 sets (generates) predetermined setting information based on input operations by a user (general user, administrator, service staff, etc.) using the input/output unit 31, and stores the setting information 381 in the memory unit 38, or transmits the setting information 381 stored in the memory unit 38 to the remote control 10 via the wireless communication unit 32.

The reflection unit 34 reflects the same setting information 381 in the multiple remote controls 10, for example by wirelessly transmitting the setting information 381 stored in the storage unit 38 in a batch to multiple remote controls 10 that are capable of wireless communication and that have been selected (this process is called a batch reflection process in this embodiment). For example, after receiving an instruction to execute the batch transmission, the reflection unit 34 reflects the setting information 381 in the multiple remote controls 10 through one-to-one wireless communication while automatically switching between the remote controls 10 that are the communication partners in sequence.

The storage unit 35 stores the setting information 381 transmitted to the multiple remote controls 10 as setting information 382 in the storage unit 38. The storage unit 35 also stores, for example, the setting information 382 and operation information 383 related to the operation of the air conditioner 20 received from the remote control 10 in the storage unit 38. The setting information 381 is, for example, a file temporarily stored in the storage unit 38, and the setting information 382 and operation information 383 are, for example, files stored in the storage unit 38 until they are deleted. A part or all of the storage unit 38 may be, for example, a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with other users, a storage area in which an e-mail server, an e-mail client application, or the like stores e-mail attachments, a storage area for files uploaded using a social networking service (SNS), or the like.

The reading unit 36 reads the setting information 382 stored in the storage unit 38 of the other mobile terminal 30, and stores it in the storage unit 38, for example, as setting information 381, setting information 382, etc. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the reading unit 36 of the mobile terminal 30-2 reads the setting information 382 stored in the storage unit 35 of the mobile terminal 30-1, and stores it in the storage unit 38 of the mobile terminal 30-2, for example, as setting information 381.

The mode change unit 37 sets (or changes) the management mode (general user mode, administrator mode, service mode, etc.) of the user who uses the app, based on, for example, authentication information when the user logs in to the app. In this case, the authority is broadest in the order of general user mode, administrator mode, and service mode (with the broadest authority).

The memory unit 38 stores setting information 381, multiple setting information 382, multiple driving information 383, information about the user of the app, information about the settings of the app, etc.

(Example of air conditioning system operation)
Next, with reference to Figs. 4 to 10, an example of the operation of the air conditioning system 1 described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 will be described. The process shown in Fig. 4 is a process that is started when a setting information change application is started on the mobile terminal 30. When the setting information change application is started on the mobile terminal 30, for example, the mode change unit 37 reads user information and sets, for example, the management mode (step S101). Next, the wireless communication unit 32 connects to the remote control 10 (step S102). If there are multiple remote controls 10 that can communicate in step S102, the wireless communication unit 32 connects to, for example, the remote control 10 selected by the user, the remote control 10 with the strongest signal strength, the remote control 10 that was most recently connected, etc. Next, the input/output unit 31 displays an air conditioner operation screen (step S103).

Figure 5 shows an example of an air conditioner operation screen displayed in step S103. The air conditioner operation screen C100 shown in Figure 5 includes a menu button C101, a set temperature and room temperature display icon C102, an operation start and stop switch button C103, a set temperature increase button C104, a set temperature decrease button C105, a cooling operation selection button C106, a dehumidification operation selection button C107, a fan operation selection button C108, a heating operation selection button C109, an automatic operation selection button C110, an air volume setting button C111, an air direction (up and down) setting button C112, an air direction (left and right) setting button C113, a setting information input screen selection button C114, and the like. In this embodiment, when the menu button C101 is clicked, the menu screen can be selected as an example. Here, the setting information input screen is a screen for inputting setting information about the air conditioner 20 and the remote control 10. The selection button C114 on the setting information input screen allows the user to select, for example, a screen for setting setting information when installing the air conditioner 20 (installation setting), a screen for setting setting information to be set in the remote control 10 (remote control setting), a screen for setting initial values for the setting information to be set in the remote control 10 (remote control initial setting), etc. The menu screen will be described later.

For example, in step S103, assume that the user selects installation settings from the selection button C114 on the setting information input screen on the air conditioner operation screen C100 (steps S104 to S106). In this case, the input/output unit 31 reads the previous value or the initial value of the selection screen (step S109) and displays the selection screen (step S110). Figure 6 shows an example of the selection screen displayed in step S110.

The selection screen B10 shown in FIG. 6 is an example of a screen displayed when Installation (tab B17) is selected from the selection button C114 on the setting information input screen, and includes buttons B11 to B16. The button B11 is a button for calling up a menu screen. The button B12 is a button that indicates the date of installation, and a screen for changing the date can be called up by tapping this button B12. The button B13 is a button that indicates the name of the person in charge, and a screen for changing the name of the person in charge can be called up by tapping this button B13. The button B14 is a button that indicates the telephone number of the contact, and a screen for changing the telephone number of the contact can be called up by tapping this button B14. The button B15 is a button that indicates the email address of the contact, and a screen for changing the email address of the contact can be called up by tapping this button B15. The button B16 is a button for sending the current setting information to the connected remote control 10 and setting it.

The content that can be selected on the setting information input screen in step S104 (selection content) can differ depending on the management mode. Also, in FIG. 4, when the selection content (step S105) is remote control setting (step S107) and remote control initial setting (step S108), the illustration of the process after selection is omitted.

When buttons B11 to B16 are clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input/output unit 31 displays a screen for editing the input contents corresponding to the clicked item, edits the contents according to the user's input operation (step S112), and displays the selection screen B10 again (step S110). Also, when button B16 is clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input/output unit 31 transmits the current setting information from the wireless communication unit 32 to the connected remote control 10 (step S113) and ends the process. Also, when button B11 is clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input/output unit 31 displays, for example, a menu screen and selects the next processing content according to the user's input operation (step S114). Figure 7 shows an example of the menu screen (menu screen A10) displayed in step S114.

The menu screen A10 shown in FIG. 7 includes buttons A11 to A17. Button A11 is a button for closing the menu screen. Button A12 indicates the identification information of the connected remote control 10 (in this example, remote control 10-1 in FIG. 1), and tapping button A12 starts a process for changing the connected remote control. Button A13 displays the current state of the user's management mode (general user in this example), and tapping this button starts a process for changing the management mode. Button A14 is a button for starting a batch reflection process. Button A15 is a button for starting a process for reading setting information 382. Button A16 is a button for starting a process for saving setting information 382. Button A17 is a button for starting a process for changing the settings of the app.

The input/output unit 31 selects the next operation content based on, for example, an operation on the menu screen A10 shown in FIG. 7 (steps S114 to S115).

When button A12 is selected in steps S114 to S115, the input/output unit 31 displays a predetermined screen for processing to change the connected remote control, and causes the wireless communication unit 32 to execute processing to change the connected remote control in response to the user's input operation (step S116), and upon completion, displays the air conditioner operation screen C100 (step S122).

In addition, if button A13 is selected in steps S114 to S115, the input/output unit 31 causes the mode change unit 37 to execute the management mode change process (step S117), and upon completion, displays the air conditioner operation screen C100 (step S122).

In addition, if button A14 is selected in steps S114 to S115, the input/output unit 31 causes the reflection unit 34 to execute a batch reflection process (step S118), and upon completion, displays the screen from which the transition originated (step S123).

If button A15 is selected in steps S114 to S115, input/output unit 31 causes reading unit 36 to execute a process of reading setting information 382 (step S119), and after completion, displays selection screen B10 (step S124). In step S119, reading unit 36, for example, causes input/output unit 31 to display a setting screen for the reading destination, etc., sets the reading setting information 382 and the storage area of the information, etc., and when an instruction is given to read setting information 382, reads setting information 382 from a predetermined storage area and stores it in storage unit 38 as setting information 381, setting information 382, etc. Note that the storage area to be read is, for example, a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with other users, a storage area in which an email server, an email client app, etc. stores email attachments, a storage area for files uploaded to SNS, etc., as described above.

If the button A16 is selected in steps S114 to S115, the input/output unit 31 causes the storage unit 35 to execute a process for saving the setting information 382 (step S120), and after completion, displays the selection screen B10 (step S124). In step S120, the storage unit 35 causes the input/output unit 31 to display a setting screen for the destination of saving, etc., and sets the setting information 382 to be saved and the location of saving, etc., and when an instruction to save the setting information 382 is given, stores the setting information 382 in a predetermined storage area. In addition to storing in the storage unit 38, the method of saving may include uploading to a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with other users, attaching it to an e-mail as an attachment and sending it to a predetermined e-mail address, uploading it to a predetermined address on an SNS, etc. In this case, the storage area to be saved may be, for example, a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with other users, a storage area in which an e-mail server, an e-mail client app, etc., stores e-mail attachments, a storage area for files uploaded to an SNS, etc., as described above.

In addition, if button A17 is selected in steps S114 to S115, the input/output unit 31 displays a predetermined screen for changing the app settings, executes a process to change the app settings in response to the user's input operation (step S121), and upon completion, displays the original screen (step S125).

(Bulk reflection process)
Next, an example of collective reflection processing by the reflection unit 34 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 10. When the button A14 shown in Figure 7 is selected in steps S114 to S115 shown in Figure 4, the reflection unit 34 reflects the same setting information 381 in the multiple remote controls 10 by collectively wirelessly transmitting the setting information 381 to the multiple remote controls 10 that are capable of wireless communication and that have been selected, for example, as shown in Figure 8 (step S118 in Figure 4).

In the process shown in FIG. 8, the reflection unit 34 first causes the input/output unit 31 to display a batch reflection screen (step S11), then causes the wireless communication unit 32 to search for remote controls 10 in the vicinity of the mobile terminal 30, causes the input/output unit 31 to display a list on the batch reflection screen (step S12), and selects the remote control 10 to be reflected according to a user's instruction (step S13). FIG. 9 shows an example of the batch reflection screen D100 (D100-1 and D100-2). In the batch reflection screen D100-1 shown in FIG. 9, button A14 is tapped on the menu screen A10, and six remote controls 10 (remote controls 10-1 to 10-6 in FIG. 1) are searched for and displayed as a list as buttons D103 to D108. The batch reflection screen D100-1 also includes a button D101 for ending the batch reflection process, check boxes D102 for selecting all remote controls 10 that have been searched, a button D109 for instructing an additional search, and a button D110 for instructing reflection to the reflection target (called a batch reflection instruction). Also, in the batch reflection screen D100-2, check marks D111 and D112 are displayed on the button D103 (remote control 10-1) and button D104 (remote control 10-2) that have been selected as the reflection target.

Next, the reflection unit 34 determines whether or not a batch reflection instruction has been made (determines whether or not button D110 has been tapped) (step S14). If a batch reflection instruction has not been made (step S14: NO), it determines whether or not a return instruction has been made (determines whether or not button D101 has been tapped) (step S15). If a return instruction has not been made (step S15: NO), it determines whether or not an additional search instruction has been made (determines whether or not button D109 has been tapped) (step S17).

If an additional search instruction has been received (step S17: YES), the reflection unit 34 searches for nearby remote controls 10 again (step S12) and executes the process from step S13 onwards again. If an additional search instruction has not been received (step S17: NO), the reflection unit 34 again determines whether or not a batch reflection instruction has been received (step S14). If a return instruction has been received (step S15: YES), the reflection unit 34 causes the input/output unit 11 to display the menu screen A10 (step S16).

On the other hand, if a batch reflection instruction has been issued (step S14: YES), the reflection unit 34 judges whether the setting information 381 has been reflected on all selected remote controls 10 (step S18). If the setting information 381 has not been reflected on all selected remote controls 10 (step S18: NO), the reflection unit 34 selects a remote control 10 to which the setting information 381 has not been transmitted (not reflected), transmits the setting information 381 (step S19), and executes the judgment process of step S18 again. Also, if the setting information 381 has been reflected on all selected remote controls 10 (step S18: YES), the reflection unit 34 displays the screen of the transition source, displays the transmission result of the setting information 381 on the screen of the transition source (step S20), and ends the process shown in FIG. 8.

The collective reflection screen D100-3 shown in FIG. 10 indicates that after the button D110 is tapped on the collective reflection screen D100-2, the reflection of the setting information 381 to the remote control 10-1 is completed, and the setting information 381 is being reflected to the remote control 10-2. When the reflection unit 34 starts the collective reflection process, for example, first connects to the remote control 10-1 at the upper left of the screen and transmits the setting information 381. When the reflection is completed, a check mark D113 lights up on the button D103 corresponding to the remote control 10-1. When the reflection to the first remote control is completed, the reflection unit 34 switches the connection destination to the second remote control 10-2 and transmits the setting information 381 in the same manner. While the setting information 381 is being transmitted, a mark D114 indicating that the setting is being transmitted is displayed. When the transmission process of the setting information 381 to all remote controls 10 is completed, a message C114 is displayed on the transition source screen to notify the number of remote controls that have been successfully reflected and the number of remote controls that have failed to be reflected. Additionally, the name of the remote control 10 for which the update failed will also be displayed.

(Action and Effects)
According to this embodiment, the mobile terminal 30 transmits setting information 381 related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner 20 and the remote control 10 to a plurality of remote controls 10 that are capable of wireless communication and are selected in a batch, and is provided with a reflection unit 34 that reflects the same setting information 381 in the plurality of remote controls 10. This eliminates the need to manually switch communication connections, for example, and improves the operability of setting operations. Also, according to this embodiment, for example, the time required for initial setup of the air conditioning system is shortened, improving serviceability. Also, the output of a file of operation information can improve the efficiency of data analysis, customer report work, and the like.

Other Embodiments
Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and design changes and the like that do not depart from the gist of the present disclosure are also included.

(Computer Configuration)
FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment.
The computer 90 comprises a processor 91 , a main memory 92 , a storage 93 , and an interface 94 .
The remote control 10 and the mobile terminal 30 described above are implemented in a computer 90. The operations of the above-mentioned processing units are stored in the form of a program in a storage 93. The processor 91 reads the program from the storage 93, loads it in the main memory 92, and executes the above-mentioned processes in accordance with the program. The processor 91 also secures storage areas in the main memory 92 corresponding to the above-mentioned storage units in accordance with the program.

The program may be for realizing some of the functions to be performed by the computer 90. For example, the program may be for realizing the functions by combining with other programs already stored in the storage, or by combining with other programs implemented in other devices. In other embodiments, the computer may include a custom LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) such as a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) in addition to or instead of the above configuration. Examples of PLDs include PAL (Programmable Array Logic), GAL (Generic Array Logic), CPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device), and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). In this case, some or all of the functions realized by the processor may be realized by the integrated circuit.

Examples of storage 93 include HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), magnetic disk, magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory), semiconductor memory, etc. Storage 93 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of computer 90, or an external medium connected to computer 90 via interface 94 or a communication line. In addition, when this program is distributed to computer 90 via a communication line, computer 90 that receives the program may expand the program in main memory 92 and execute the above-mentioned processing. In at least one embodiment, storage 93 is a non-transitory tangible storage medium.

<Additional Notes>
The air conditioning system 1 described in the embodiment can be understood, for example, as follows.

(1) An air conditioning system 1 according to a first aspect includes one or more air conditioners 20, a plurality of operation terminals (remote controls 10) that remotely operate the one or more air conditioners, and a mobile terminal 30 that is capable of wireless communication and has a reflection unit 34 that transmits setting information 381 related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioners or the operation terminals to a selected plurality of the operation terminals in a single batch, thereby reflecting the same setting information on the multiple operation terminals. According to this aspect and each of the following aspects, it is possible to improve the operability of the setting operation.

(2) The air conditioning system 1 according to the second aspect is the air conditioning system 1 according to (1), in which the reflection unit 34, after receiving an instruction to execute a batch transmission (S14), reflects the setting information to the multiple operation terminals through one-to-one wireless communication while automatically switching the operation terminal (remote control 10) that is the communication partner in sequence. According to this aspect, this aspect can be easily realized by utilizing existing communication technology.

(3) The air conditioning system 1 according to a third aspect is the air conditioning system 1 according to (1) or (2), and the mobile terminal 30 further includes a storage unit 35 that stores the setting information 381 transmitted to the multiple operation terminals (remote controls 10) in a predetermined storage unit 38. According to this aspect, previously set setting information 382 can be effectively utilized.

(4) The air conditioning system 1 according to the fourth aspect is the air conditioning system 1 according to any one of (1) to (3), and the mobile terminal 30 (30-2) further includes a reading unit 36 that reads the setting information 382 stored in the storage unit 38 of the other mobile terminal 30 (30-1). According to this aspect, for example, multiple users can easily share the setting work.

(5) The air conditioning system 1 according to the fifth aspect is the air conditioning system 1 according to (3) or (4) that cites (3), and the storage unit stores operation information related to the operation of the air conditioner received from the operation terminal together with the setting information. According to this aspect, the operation information related to the operation of the air conditioner can be easily used.

Reference Signs List 1...Air conditioning system 10, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6...Remote control 30, 30-1, 30-2...Mobile terminal 31...Input/output unit 32...Wireless communication unit 33...Setting unit 34...Reflection unit 35...Storage unit 36...Reading unit 38...Memory unit 381, 382...Setting information 383...Operation information

Claims (6)

One or more air conditioners;
A plurality of operation terminals for remotely operating the one or more air conditioners;
A portable terminal including a reflection unit that transmits setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner and the operation terminal to a plurality of selected operation terminals in a wireless manner in a batch, and reflects the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals;
Equipped with
the reflection unit, after receiving an instruction to execute batch transmission, reflects the setting information on the plurality of operation terminals through one-to-one wireless communication while automatically switching the operation terminals as communication partners in sequence;
transmitting the setting information wirelessly to all selected operation terminals regardless of whether the setting information has been reflected successfully at the operation terminal, and displaying information indicating at least the operation terminals that have failed to reflect the setting information after transmitting the setting information to all selected operation terminals;
The reflection unit further includes:
displaying a list of a plurality of operation terminals which are candidates for the target on which the setting information is to be reflected, and accepting a selection by a user for each operation terminal in the list;
a step of displaying a list in which only the plurality of operation terminals that have accepted the selection are extracted when an instruction to execute batch transmission is received from the user, and displaying, for each of the operation terminals in the displayed list, a mark indicating that reflection of the setting information has been completed and a mark indicating that setting is in progress;
Air conditioning system. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile terminal further comprises a storage unit configured to store the setting information transmitted to the plurality of operation terminals in a predetermined storage unit. The air conditioning system according to claim 2 , wherein the mobile terminal further comprises a reading unit configured to read the setting information transmitted from another mobile terminal to a plurality of the operation terminals. The air conditioning system according to claim 3 , wherein the storage unit stores operation information related to operation of the air conditioner received from the operation terminal together with the setting information. One or more air conditioners;
A plurality of operation terminals for remotely operating the one or more air conditioners;
A mobile terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals,
A step of transmitting setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal from the mobile terminal to a plurality of selected operation terminals capable of wireless communication in a batch, thereby reflecting the same setting information in the plurality of operation terminals;
In the reflecting step, after receiving an instruction to execute batch transmission, the setting information is reflected in the plurality of operation terminals by one-to-one wireless communication while automatically switching the operation terminals to be communication partners in sequence;
wirelessly transmitting the setting information to all selected operation terminals regardless of whether the setting information has been reflected in the operation terminals, and displaying information indicating at least the operation terminals that have failed to reflect the setting information after transmitting the setting information to all selected operation terminals;
The reflecting step further comprises:
displaying a list of a plurality of operation terminals which are candidates for the target on which the setting information is to be reflected, and accepting a selection by a user for each operation terminal in the list;
when receiving an instruction to execute batch transmission from the user, displaying a list in which only the plurality of operation terminals that have accepted the selection are extracted, and displaying, for each of the operation terminals in the displayed list, a mark indicating that reflection of the setting information has been completed and a mark indicating that setting is in progress.
How to set up your air conditioning system. One or more air conditioners;
A plurality of operation terminals for remotely operating the one or more air conditioners;
A mobile terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals,
A program for causing a computer to execute a step of reflecting the same setting information on a plurality of operation terminals by collectively transmitting setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal from the mobile terminal to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected,
In the reflecting step, after receiving an instruction to execute batch transmission, the setting information is reflected in the plurality of operation terminals by one-to-one wireless communication while automatically switching the operation terminals to be communication partners in sequence;
wirelessly transmitting the setting information to all selected operation terminals regardless of whether the setting information has been reflected in the operation terminals, and displaying information indicating at least the operation terminals that have failed to reflect the setting information after transmitting the setting information to all selected operation terminals;
The reflecting step further comprises:
displaying a list of a plurality of operation terminals which are candidates for the target on which the setting information is to be reflected, and accepting a selection by a user for each operation terminal in the list;
when receiving an instruction to execute batch transmission from the user, displaying a list in which only the plurality of operation terminals that have accepted the selection are extracted, and displaying, for each of the operation terminals in the displayed list, a mark indicating that reflection of the setting information has been completed and a mark indicating that setting is in progress.
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