JP7629336B2 - Air conditioning device, computer program, and air conditioning method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an air conditioning device, a computer program, and an air conditioning method.

An air conditioner that can detect the presence of a pet in a room has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). The air conditioner described in Patent Document 1 includes an indoor heat exchanger, an air purifier, a detection unit, and a control unit. The indoor heat exchanger performs heat exchange with the air in the room. The air purifier is capable of switching the air purification capacity. The detection unit detects people and pets in the room. When the detection unit detects that only a pet is in the room, the control unit increases the air purification capacity of the air purifier compared to when the detection unit detects that a person is in the room.

JP 2010-145006 A

However, with the air conditioner described in Patent Document 1, the air in the entire room was purified even if the pet was in a specific area of the room. As a result, it took a long time for the air to be purified. Therefore, living creatures such as pets could feel uncomfortable in the room for a long time.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide an air conditioning device, computer program, and air conditioning method that allow people to spend their time in comfort.

According to one aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning device adjusts the properties of air in a space. The air conditioning device includes a property adjustment mechanism, an air blowing mechanism, an airflow direction changing mechanism, a reception unit, and a control unit. The property adjustment mechanism adjusts the properties of the air. The air blowing mechanism blows the air. The airflow direction changing mechanism changes the air blowing direction. The reception unit receives registration information including information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area. The control unit controls the property adjustment mechanism, the air blowing mechanism, and the airflow direction changing mechanism based on the registration information so as to blow air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area at the predetermined timing.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer program causes a computer that controls an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of air in a space to execute a step of receiving registration information and a step of transmitting the registration information to the air conditioning device, the registration information including information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area.

According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning method for adjusting the properties of air in a space includes a step of receiving registration information and a step of transmitting the registration information to an air conditioning device, and the registration information includes information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area.

The air conditioning device, computer program, and air conditioning method of the present invention allow people to live comfortably.

1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the indoor unit according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the indoor unit according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a room according to the present embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining an air conditioning method using the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a room according to the present embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining an air conditioning method using the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment. 1 is a table including a plurality of pieces of registration information according to the present embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that in the drawings, the same or equivalent parts will be given the same reference symbols and descriptions will not be repeated.

With reference to FIG. 1, an air conditioning system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the air conditioning system 200 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning system 200 includes an air conditioning device 95 and an operating device 210. Note that in this embodiment, the figure shows an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis that are orthogonal to each other. The Z-axis is parallel to the vertical direction, and the X-axis and the Y-axis are parallel to the horizontal direction.

First, the air conditioning device 95 will be described. The air conditioning device 95 adjusts the properties of the air. The properties of the air include, for example, the temperature of the air or the amount of ions contained in the air. The ions have a deodorizing effect. Specifically, the air conditioning device 95 includes an indoor unit 5 and an outdoor unit 10. The indoor unit 5 is connected to the outdoor unit 10 by piping. The outdoor unit 10 is installed outside the room. A medium circulates between the indoor unit 5 and the outdoor unit 10 through the piping. The outdoor unit 10 includes various parts such as a fan, a compressor 11, a heat exchanger, and a four-way valve. The compressor 11 is an example of a "property adjustment mechanism."

Specifically, the indoor unit 5 has a control device 90. The control device 90 has a control unit 56 and a communication unit 59. The control unit 56 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control unit 56 controls each element of the air conditioning device 95.

The communication unit 59 performs wireless communication with the operation device 210. For example, the communication unit 59 communicates with the operation device 210 via a network. The network includes, for example, the Internet, a local area network (LAN), and a public telephone network. Specifically, the communication unit 59 includes, for example, a network interface controller (NIC) that communicates according to a specific communication protocol, or communication conforming to a communication standard by WiFi. The specific communication protocol is, for example, the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) protocol suite (i.e., the Internet Protocol Suite).

The communication unit 59 may also include, for example, a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication. Specifically, the communication unit 59 is, for example, a wireless communication module that performs short-distance wireless communication. Short-distance wireless communication is, for example, wireless communication with a communication distance of about several meters to several tens of meters. Short-distance wireless communication is, for example, infrared communication, or communication conforming to the communication standard of Bluetooth (registered trademark) or ZigBee (registered trademark). Communication conforming to the communication standard of Bluetooth (registered trademark) is, for example, BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy).

Specifically, the communication unit 59 receives control information from the operation device 210. The control information indicates the operation details of the air conditioning device 95. The operation details include, for example, the air temperature, the air blowing direction, the air volume, or the ion content in the air.

The configuration of the indoor unit 5 will now be described with reference to Figures 2A and 2B. Figure 2A is a cross-sectional view of the indoor unit 5. Figure 2B is a perspective view of the indoor unit 5 with the air guide panel 54Aa removed. As shown in Figures 1 to 2B, the indoor unit 5 includes a cabinet 50, a filter 51, and an air adjustment section 91. The air adjustment section 91 includes a fan 53, an air direction plate 54A, a heat exchanger 52, and an ion generation section 55. The fan 53 is an example of an "air blowing mechanism". The air direction plate 54A is an example of an "air direction changing mechanism". Each of the heat exchanger 52 and the ion generation section 55 is an example of a "property adjustment mechanism". The heat exchanger 52 and the ion generation section 55 are examples of a "property adjustment mechanism". The heat exchanger 52 is an example of a "temperature adjustment section".

The shape of the cabinet 50 is, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped. Specifically, the cabinet 50 has an upper surface 50a, a lower surface 50b, a front surface 50c, a rear surface 50d, a right side surface 50e, and a left side surface 50f. The rear surface 50d is attached to the side wall of a room.

The rear surface 50d is disposed opposite the front surface 50c. The first direction D1 indicates the direction from the rear surface 50d toward the front surface 50c. The rear surface 50d is disposed on the opposite side of the cabinet 50 to the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the positive direction of the X-axis.

The left side surface 50f is disposed opposite the right side surface 50e. The second direction D2 indicates the direction from the right side surface 50e toward the left side surface 50f. The left side surface 50f is disposed on the second direction D2 side of the cabinet 50. The second direction D2 is the positive direction of the Y axis.

The upper surface 50a is disposed opposite the lower surface 50b. The third direction D3 indicates the direction from the lower surface 50b toward the upper surface 50a. The upper surface 50a is disposed on the third direction D3 side of the cabinet 50. The third direction D3 is the positive direction of the Z axis.

The cabinet 50 further has an intake port P1A, an exhaust port P2, and a flow passage G. The intake port P1A is formed on the upper surface 50a of the cabinet 50. The exhaust port P2 is formed on the lower surface 50b of the cabinet 50. Inside the cabinet 50, a flow passage G is formed that runs from the intake port P1A to the exhaust port P2.

Air flows through the flow passage G. The fan 53 and the heat exchanger 52 are arranged in the flow passage G.

The fan 53 blows air. Specifically, when the fan 53 is in operation, it draws air from the outside into the flow passage G through the intake port P1A, and blows the air out of the flow passage G to the outside through the exhaust port P2. The fan 53 is, for example, a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan is, for example, a roughly cylindrical impeller.

The airflow direction vane 54A changes the direction in which air is blown. Specifically, the airflow direction vane 54A includes an air guide panel 54Aa, horizontal louvers 54Ab, and multiple vertical louvers 54Ac. The airflow direction vane 54A is disposed at the air outlet P2. The airflow direction vane 54A moves to, for example, be in one of multiple states.

The heat exchanger 52 adjusts the properties of the air. Specifically, the heat exchanger 52 performs heat exchange. In more detail, the heat exchanger 52 transfers thermal energy between the air flowing through the flow passage G and the medium supplied from the outdoor unit 10. For example, the air flowing through the flow passage G is cooled by the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air flowing through the flow passage G becomes a cooling temperature. The cooling temperature is, for example, 20°C.

The filter 51 is disposed at the intake port P1A. The filter 51 collects dust in the air inside the room. Specifically, the filter 51 collects dust from the air passing through the intake port P1A.

The ion generating unit 55 adjusts the properties of the air. Specifically, the ion generating unit 55 generates ions. The ion generating unit 55 is disposed in, for example, the cabinet 50.

Specifically, the ion generating unit 55 is a discharge device that generates ions by discharging. More specifically, the ion generating unit 55 is a discharge device that generates positive ions and negative ions by discharging. Note that the ion generating unit 55 may be a discharge device that generates only either positive ions or negative ions by discharging.

Specifically, the ion generating unit 55 includes a pair of discharge electrodes (not shown). For example, a positive voltage is applied to one of the pair of discharge electrodes. When a positive voltage is applied to the discharge electrodes, water molecules (H ₂ O) in the air are electrically decomposed by discharge, and mainly hydrogen ions H ⁺ are generated. Then, water molecules (H ₂ O) in the air aggregate around the generated hydrogen ions H ⁺ to form stable cluster ions H ⁺ (H ₂ O) _m with a positive charge. m is a natural number. The stable cluster ions H ⁺ (H ₂ O) _m with a positive charge are an example of positive ions. The generation of the cluster ions H ⁺ (H ₂ O) _m can be confirmed by flight time-resolved mass spectrometry.

On the other hand, for example, a negative voltage is applied to the other of the pair of discharge electrodes. When a negative voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, oxygen molecules (O ₂ ) in the air are ionized by discharge, and mainly oxygen molecular ions (superoxide ions) O ₂ ^- are generated. Then, water molecules (H ₂ O) in the air aggregate around the generated oxygen molecular ions (superoxide ions) O ₂ ^- , and cluster ions O ₂ ^- (H ₂ O) _n with a stable negative charge are formed. n is a natural number. The cluster ions O ₂ ^- (H ₂ O) _n with a stable negative charge are an example of negative ions. The generation of cluster ions H ⁺ (H ₂ O) _m can be confirmed by flight time-resolved mass spectrometry.

As a result, the wind generated by the fan 53 contains cluster ions H ⁺ (H ₂ O) _m and cluster ions O ₂ ⁻ (H ₂ O) _n .

For example, when cluster ions H ⁺ ( _H2O ) _m and _O2- ( _H2O ) _n are released into ^the air at the same time, they surround the surface of the odorous substance. Then, in an instant, the cluster ions H ⁺ ( _H2O ) _m and _O2- ( _H2O ) _n combine to generate ^[ .OH] (hydroxyl radical) on the surface of the odorous substance. [.OH] is an active species with high oxidizing power, so it can decompose the odorous substance.

Continuing with reference to FIG. 3, the room 100 in which the indoor unit 5 is arranged will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the room 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the room 100 has multiple walls 111, a floor 112, and a ceiling. A space 114 is defined by the multiple walls 111, the floor 112, and the ceiling.

The space 114 is a three-dimensional space. The space 114 is, for example, 9m x 9m x 9m. Specifically, the space 114 includes a plurality of regions. For example, the plurality of regions are each an approximately rectangular parallelepiped shape having the same volume as each other. For example, the plurality of regions are regions of N rows x M columns x S stages. At least one of N, M, and S indicates an integer of 2 or more. The plurality of regions are arranged in order from the first row to the Nth row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1, in order from the first column to the Mth column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2, and in order from the first stage to the Sth stage in the third direction (positive direction of the Z-axis) D3. Specifically, the plurality of regions are regions of 3 rows x 3 columns x 3 stages.

The indoor unit 5 is installed on the upper part of one of the multiple wall surfaces 111 that is opposite the first direction D1. For example, the indoor unit 5 is arranged in the area of the first row, second column, and third row. Furniture or home appliances are also arranged in the space 114. For example, a bed is arranged in the area of the first row, first column, and first row. A television is arranged in the area of the third row, first column, and first row.

A dog PC exists in the space 114. The dog PC is an example of a "pet." A litter box for the dog PC is located in the area of the first row, second column, and first row. Note that a user HA does not exist in the space 114. For example, the user HA is away at work. In other words, the user HA is away for an extended period of time. The dog PC eats, exercises, defecates, or sleeps in the space 114. Specifically, the dog PC exists in one of the areas of N rows x M columns x S rows. The dog PC is free to move to any of the areas of N rows x M columns x S rows.

Next, the air conditioning device 95 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the air conditioning device 95. As shown in FIG. 4, the air conditioning device 95 further includes a memory unit 57, a drive unit 58, and a temperature sensor 70. The drive unit 58 is an example of an "air direction changing mechanism."

The temperature sensor 70 detects the properties of the air in the space 114. Specifically, the temperature sensor 70 detects the temperature of the air in the space 114. The temperature sensor 70 is disposed, for example, in the cabinet 50.

The drive unit 58 drives the air deflector 54A. The air deflector 54A is in one of a number of states. Specifically, the air deflector 54A is in one of the first to thirteenth states. More specifically, the air deflector 54A is in the first state when operation is stopped. The first state indicates a state in which the air outlet P2 is closed.

On the other hand, the air direction plate 54A is in one of the states 2 to 13 during operation. Each of the states 2 to 13 indicates a state in which the air outlet P2 is open. Specifically, the second state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the first row, first column, and first row. The third state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the first row, second column, and first row. The fourth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the first row, third column, and first row. The fifth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the second row, first column, and first row. The sixth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the second row, second column, and first row. The seventh state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the second row, third column, and first row. The eighth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area of the third row, first column, and first row. The ninth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, second column, first row. The tenth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, third column, first row. The eleventh state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, first column, third row. The twelfth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, second column, third row. The thirteenth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, third column, third row.

The storage unit 57 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 57 is a storage device that stores data and computer programs. The storage device includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory and/or a hard disk drive.

The communication unit 59 receives registration information from the operation device 210. The communication unit 59 is an example of a "reception unit." The registration information includes information indicating a target area OJ among multiple areas included in the space 114, and information indicating a predetermined timing (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "predetermined timing TX") at which air is blown toward the target area OJ. The target area OJ is included in the space 114. For example, the target area OJ is set or selected in advance by the user HA, and is the area in the first row, second column, and first row. The predetermined timing TX is set or selected in advance by the user HA, and is every hour. For example, the predetermined timing TX is 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00.

It is preferable that the registration information further includes information indicating an operation mode. Specifically, the operation mode includes at least one of a deodorization mode, a pet mode, and a cooling mode. The deodorization mode indicates a mode in which the target area OJ is deodorized. The pet mode indicates a mode in which a dog PC is present in the space 114. The cooling mode indicates a mode in which the air temperature of the target area is lowered.

The registration information also preferably includes information indicating the properties of the air. For example, the information indicating the properties of the air includes the ion content or the set temperature. The set temperature is an arbitrary temperature and is set by the user HA. The ion content in the air is an arbitrary content and is set by the user HA.

Next, a case will be described in which the registration information includes a deodorizing mode, information indicating that the target area OJ1 is an area in the first row, second column, and first row, and information indicating that the predetermined timing TX is every hour. In the deodorizing mode, the air properties indicated by the registration information indicate the amount of ions contained in the air.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the ion generation unit 55, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 receives the registration information from the communication unit 59. The control unit 56 then controls the ion generation unit 55, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 so as to blow air with adjusted properties toward the target area OJ1 at a predetermined timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the ion generation unit 55 every hour, and controls the drive unit 58 so that the wind direction vane 54A is in the third state.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction vane 54A to blow air with a predetermined ion content toward the area of the first row, second column, first row. That is, the air with the predetermined ion content passes through the area of the first row, second column, second row, and reaches the area of the first row, second column, first row. As a result, the odorous substances present in the areas of the first row, second column, first row and the first row, second column, second row are decomposed.

As described above with reference to Figures 1 to 4, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the ion generating unit 55, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 to blow air with adjusted properties toward the target area OJ1 at the specified timing TX. As a result, the properties of the air in the target area OJ1 are adjusted at the specified timing TX. Therefore, a living thing such as a dog PC can spend time there comfortably.

The registration information also includes a deodorization mode. As a result, odorous substances in the target area OJ1 are decomposed at a predetermined timing TX. Thus, the target area OJ1 in the room 100 is kept clean. As a result, a living thing such as a dog PC can spend time comfortably in the target area OJ1 in the room 100.

In detail, it is preferable that the registration information further includes information indicating the period during which air is blown toward the target area OJ1 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the "predetermined period TY"). Specifically, when the predetermined period TY has elapsed from the predetermined timing TX, operation of the fan 53 and the ion generating unit 55 is stopped. In other words, the predetermined period TY is the period during which the fan 53 and the ion generating unit 55 are operated, and is, for example, 10 minutes. As a result, the properties of the air in the target area OJ1 are sufficiently adjusted.

Next, the air conditioning method using the air conditioning system 200 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a flow diagram for explaining the air conditioning method using the air conditioning system 200.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step S101, the control unit 56 controls the communication unit 59 so that the communication unit 59 receives registration information from the operation device 210.

Next, in step S102, the control unit 56 determines whether or not it is the specified timing TX based on the registration information.

If the control unit 56 determines in step S102 that it is not the specified timing TX, the process returns to step S102.

If the control unit 56 determines in step S102 that it is the specified timing TX, the process proceeds to step S103.

Next, in step S103, the control unit 56 controls the air direction vane 54A to blow air whose ion content has been adjusted by the ion generating unit 55 toward the target area OJ1. Then, the air adjustment method ends.

Next, a case will be described in which the registration information includes a pet mode, information indicating that the target area OJ is the area in the first row, third column, first row, and information indicating that the specified time is 8 o'clock. In the pet mode, the air properties indicated by the registration information indicate the air temperature corresponding to the dog PC. The air temperature is a set temperature, and is set by the user HA.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 receives the registration information from the communication unit 59. The control unit 56 then controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow air with adjusted properties toward the target area OJ at a specified timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the compressor 11 at 8:00, and controls the drive unit 58 to bring the air deflector 54A into the fourth state.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction vane 54A to blow air at the cooling temperature toward the area in the first row, third column, first row. That is, the air passes through the area in the first row, third column, second row, and reaches the area in the first row, third column, first row. As a result, the temperature of the air present in the areas in the first row, third column, first row and the first row, third column, second row is approximately the cooling temperature.

As described above with reference to Figures 1 to 5, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow temperature-adjusted air toward the target area at the specified timing TX. As a result, the temperature of the air in the target area OJ is adjusted at the specified timing TX. Therefore, the dog PC can spend time comfortably in the target area OJ.

Continuing with reference to FIG. 6, the room 100 in which the air conditioning device 95 is placed will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the room 100. As shown in FIG. 6, a user HA and a dog PC exist in the space 114. Specifically, the user HA sleeps in the area of the first row, first column, and first row.

Here, we will explain a case where the registration information includes the cooling mode, information indicating that the target area OJ2 is the area in the first row, first column, and first row, and information indicating that the specified timing TX is 6:30. In the cooling mode, the air property indicated by the registration information indicates the air temperature, which is, for example, 20°C.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 receives the registration information from the communication unit 59. The control unit 56 then controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow air with adjusted properties toward the target area OJ2 at a specified timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the compressor 11 at 8:00, and controls the drive unit 58 to bring the air deflector 54A into the second state.

In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction vane 54A to blow air at the cooling temperature toward the area of the first row, first column, first row. That is, the air passes through the area of the first row, first column, second row, and reaches the area of the first row, first column, first row. As a result, the temperature of the air present in the areas of the first row, first column, first row, and the first row, first column, second row is approximately the cooling temperature.

As described above with reference to Figures 1 to 6, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow temperature-adjusted air toward the target area OJ2 at the specified timing TX. As a result, the temperature of the air in the target area OJ2 is adjusted at the specified timing TX. Therefore, the user HA feels a temperature change at the specified timing TX. As a result, the user HA can wake up at the specified timing TX.

Next, the operation device 210 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the operation device 210. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation device 210 is, for example, a tablet terminal or a smartphone. The operation device 210 is held by a user HA.

Specifically, the operation device 210 has a memory unit 211, a control unit 212, a communication unit 213, and an operation unit 214.

The storage unit 211 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 211 includes a storage device, and stores an application program (hereinafter, may be referred to as "application AP"), a computer program, and data. Specifically, the storage unit 211 includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a solid-state drive, and/or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 211 may include removable media.

The application AP is, for example, a computer program that causes the operation unit 214 to display a plurality of operation buttons. In this embodiment, the application AP is downloaded from the server 250 to the operation device 210 and installed. The server 250 has a control unit 251 and a storage unit 252. The control unit 251 includes a processor such as a CPU. The storage unit 252 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 252 includes a storage device and stores the application AP, computer programs, and data. Specifically, the storage unit 252 includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a solid-state drive, and/or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 252 may include removable media.

The control unit 212 includes a processor such as a CPU. The control unit 212 controls each element of the operation device 210. Specifically, the control unit 212 controls the communication unit 213 and the operation unit 214 by executing a computer program and an application AP stored in the storage unit 211.

The communication unit 213 performs wireless communication with the indoor unit 5. The communication unit 213 is, for example, a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication. Specifically, the communication unit 213 transmits registration information to the indoor unit 5. In more detail, in response to receiving instruction information, the communication unit 213 transmits registration information to the indoor unit 5. The instruction information indicates, for example, information that a specific button is to be pressed.

The operation unit 214 is, for example, a touch panel. Specifically, the operation unit 214 includes a touch detection unit and a display unit. The display unit is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic electroluminescence display. The touch detection unit is, for example, a touch sensor. The touch detection unit is, for example, disposed on the display surface of the display unit.

Continuing with reference to FIG. 8, an example of an air adjustment method for creating room information with the operation unit 214 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device 210. As shown in FIG. 8, the room information includes information indicating the shape of a room 100 having a space 114, information indicating the position of an indoor unit 5 in the room 100, and information indicating the position of each of a plurality of areas in the room 100.

Specifically, the user HA registers the distance in the first direction (positive direction on the X-axis) D1 and the distance in the second direction (positive direction on the Y-axis) D2 as the shape of the room 100 having the space 114. For example, as the shape of the room 100, the distance in the first direction (positive direction on the X-axis) D1 is 9 m, and the distance in the second direction (positive direction on the Y-axis) D2 is 9 m. As a result, a rectangle 303 is displayed on the operation unit 214.

The user HA also registers the position of the indoor unit 5 in the room 100. As a result, a rectangle 301 is displayed on the operation unit 214 as position information indicating the position of the indoor unit 5.

Furthermore, the operation unit 214 displays the position of each of the multiple areas in the room 100. Specifically, multiple circles 302 are displayed as the positions of each of the multiple areas in the room 100, arranged in order from the first row to the Nth row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 and arranged in order from the first column to the Mth column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2. More specifically, nine circles 302 are displayed, arranged in order from the first row to the third row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 and arranged in order from the first column to the third column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2. The nine circles 302 are multiple area images. The nine circles 302 each represent a multiple area.

In detail, circle 302a corresponds to the area of the first row, first column, first row, circle 302b corresponds to the area of the first row, second column, first row, circle 302c corresponds to the area of the first row, third column, first row, circle 302d corresponds to the area of the second row, first column, first row, circle 302e corresponds to the area of the second row, second column, first row, circle 302f corresponds to the area of the second row, third column, first row, circle 302g corresponds to the area of the third row, first column, first row, circle 302h corresponds to the area of the third row, second column, first row, and circle 302i corresponds to the area of the third row, third column, first row.

The control unit 212 accepts the area corresponding to the area image selected from among the multiple area images as the target area. Specifically, one circle is selected from the nine circles 302 by the user HA. For example, circle 302b is selected. As a result, the control unit 212 accepts the area in the first row, second column, first row corresponding to circle 302b as the target area OJ1.

Next, referring to FIG. 9, an example of an air adjustment method in which registration information is transmitted by the operation unit 214 will be described. FIG. 9 describes an example of an air adjustment method in which registration information is transmitted by the operation unit 214.

As shown in FIG. 9, in step S201, the control unit 212 controls the operation unit 214 so that the operation unit 214 accepts room information. In other words, the user HA registers room information using, for example, the operation image shown in FIG. 8.

In step S202, the control unit 212 controls the operation unit 214 so that the operation unit 214 displays position information indicating the position of the indoor unit 5 and multiple area images each indicating a multiple area.

In step S203, the control unit 212 controls the operation unit 214 so that the operation unit 214 accepts the registration information. For example, the registration information includes the deodorization mode, information indicating that the target area OJ1 is the area in the first row, second column, and first row, and information indicating that the predetermined timing TX is every hour. For example, the user HA registers the registration information.

Next, in step S204, the control unit 212 controls the communication unit 213 so that the communication unit 213 transmits the registration information to the indoor unit 5. Then, the air adjustment method ends.

Next, referring to FIG. 10, an example of an air adjustment method in which multiple pieces of registration information R are created by the operation unit 214 will be described. FIG. 10 shows a table T1 that includes multiple pieces of registration information R. As shown in FIG. 10, table T1 includes first registration information R1, second registration information R2, and third registration information R3. Each of the first registration information R1, second registration information R2, and third registration information R3 includes the position of the target area OJ, an operation mode, a predetermined timing TX, and a predetermined period TY.

User HA registers, for example, the area in the first row, first column, and first row as the position of the target area OJ of the first registration information R1.

Furthermore, user HA registers, for example, cooling mode as the operation mode of the first registration information R1.

Furthermore, user HA registers, for example, 6:30 as the specified timing TX of the first registration information R1.

User HA also registers, for example, 10 minutes as the predetermined period TY in the first registration information R1.

User HA may also register the air volume in the first registration information R1. User HA registers at least one of strong, medium, and weak as the air volume in the first registration information R1. User HA registers, for example, strong as the air volume in the first registration information R1. User HA also registers the second registration information R2 and the third registration information R3 in the same manner as the first registration information R1.

As a result, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow air at the set temperature toward the area in the first row, first column, first row for 10 minutes starting at 6:30.

The control unit 56 also controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 to blow air at the set temperature toward the area in the first row, second column, and first row from 8:00 to 11:00.

Furthermore, the control unit 56 controls the ion generating unit 55, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 to blow air containing ions toward the area in the first row, second column, and first row for 10 minutes every hour.

The above describes the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining multiple components disclosed in each of the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components from different embodiments may be appropriately combined. The drawings are mainly shown schematically for ease of understanding, and the thickness, length, number, spacing, etc. of each component shown in the drawings differ from the actual ones due to the convenience of drawing. In addition, the speed, material, shape, dimensions, etc. of each component shown in the above embodiments are merely examples and are not particularly limited, and various modifications are possible within a range that does not substantially deviate from the configuration of the present invention.

(1) As described with reference to Figs. 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the air conditioning device 95 adjusts the temperature of the air as an air property, but the present invention is not limited to this. The air conditioning device 95 may adjust the humidity of the air as an air property.

(2) As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the pet is a dog PC, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pet may be a cat, a bird, a reptile, or an amphibian.

(3) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the multiple regions included in the space 114 are each a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having the same volume as each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. The multiple regions may each be a substantially spherical shape. Also, the multiple regions may have different volumes from each other. In other words, the target region may be any part of the space 114.

(4) As described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the operation device 210 is a tablet terminal or a smartphone, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation device 210 may be a remote control dedicated to the air conditioning device 95.

(5) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the communication unit 59 of the air conditioning device 95 receives registration information from the operation device 210, but the present invention is not limited to this. The air conditioning device 95 may receive instruction information, and in response to receiving the instruction information, the control unit 56 may create registration information.

The present invention provides an air conditioning device, a computer program, and an air conditioning method, and has industrial applicability.

11 Compressor (property adjustment mechanism)
52 Heat exchanger (property adjustment mechanism)
53 Fan (blower mechanism)
54A Wind direction plate (wind direction adjustment mechanism)
55 Ion generation unit (property adjustment mechanism)
56 Control unit 58 Drive unit (wind direction adjustment mechanism)
59 Communications Department (Reception Department)
95 Air conditioning device

Claims (8)

An air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of air in a space,
A property adjusting mechanism for adjusting the property of the air;
A blowing mechanism that blows the air;
A wind direction changing mechanism for changing the blowing direction of the air;
a reception unit that receives registration information including information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area;
a control unit that controls the property adjustment mechanism, the air blowing mechanism, and the air direction changing mechanism so as to blow the air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area at the predetermined timing based on the registration information ,
An air conditioning device , wherein the registration information further includes information indicating a period for which the air is blown toward the target area . The registration information further includes information indicating an operation mode,
The operation mode includes at least one of a deodorizing mode, a pet mode, and a cooling mode,
the deodorizing mode indicates a mode for deodorizing the target area,
the pet mode indicates a mode in which a pet exists in the space,
The air conditioning device of claim 1 , wherein the cooling mode refers to a mode for lowering a temperature of the air in the target area. The property adjustment mechanism includes an ion generating unit that generates ions,
In the deodorizing mode, the property of the air indicated by the registration information indicates a content of the ions in the air,
The air conditioning unit of claim 2 , wherein the target area is a pet litter box. The property adjustment mechanism includes a temperature adjustment unit that adjusts the temperature of the air,
The air conditioning device of claim 2 , wherein in the pet mode, the property of the air indicated in the registration information indicates a temperature of the air corresponding to the pet. A computer that controls an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of the air in a space.
accepting registration information;
transmitting the registration information to the air conditioning device;
the registration information includes information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space, and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area,
A computer program, wherein the registration information further includes information indicating a period for which the air is to be blown toward the target area . The computer includes:
The step of registering room information is further executed,
6. The computer program product according to claim 5, wherein the room information includes information indicating a shape of a room having the space, information indicating a position of the air conditioning device in the room, and information indicating a position of each of the plurality of areas in the room . The computer includes:
displaying position information indicating a position of the air conditioning device and a plurality of area images indicating the plurality of areas,
The computer program product according to claim 6 , wherein in the step of accepting the registration information, a region corresponding to a region image selected from the plurality of region images is accepted as the target region. An air conditioning method for adjusting the properties of air in a space, comprising:
accepting registration information;
and transmitting the registration information to an air conditioning device;
An air conditioning method, wherein the registration information includes information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space, information indicating a specified timing for blowing the air toward the target area, and information indicating a period for blowing the air toward the target area .

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