JP7632117B2 - Air conditioner and air conditioning system with temperature measurement function - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to an air conditioning device and air conditioning system equipped with a temperature measuring function.

Patent Document 1 discloses an air conditioning system that can detect people with fevers.

JP 2011-030719 A

However, the air conditioning system described in Patent Document 1 only identifies the location of a person. As a result, it is not possible to identify a person and manage their body temperature.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an air conditioning device and an air conditioning system that can identify a person and manage their body temperature.

The air conditioning device of the present disclosure comprises an air conditioning unit that performs air conditioning, an imaging unit that photographs people within the range where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning, a temperature measuring unit that measures the body temperature of the person within the range where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning, and a memory unit that stores information correlating information identifying the person photographed by the imaging unit with information of the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measuring unit, and when the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit exceeds a predetermined temperature, information identifying a specific person who entered or left the detection area of the temperature measuring unit during a time period close to the time the person was recognized is stored in the memory unit in association with the information identifying the person .

The air conditioning system according to the present disclosure comprises an air conditioning unit provided in an elevator car, and a monitoring device that displays information received from the air conditioning unit on a display device, the air conditioning unit comprising an air conditioning section that performs air conditioning, an imaging section that images a person within the range where the air conditioning section performs air conditioning, a temperature measuring section that measures the body temperature of the person within the range where the air conditioning section performs air conditioning, a memory section that stores information that associates information identifying the person photographed by the imaging section with information of the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measuring section, and a transceiver section that can transmit information to the monitoring device, the transceiver section transmits information of the person's face photographed by the imaging section and information of the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measuring section to the monitoring device, and the monitoring device associates the information of the person's face with the information of the person's body temperature based on the information received from the air conditioning unit and displays it on the display device.

According to the present disclosure, the storage unit stores information that associates information identifying a person photographed by the photographing unit with information on the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measuring unit. This makes it possible to identify a person and manage their body temperature.

1 is a configuration diagram of an air conditioning system to which an air conditioner according to a first embodiment is applied. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an overview of the operation of the air conditioner in the first embodiment. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of a monitoring device for an air conditioning system to which an air conditioning device according to a first embodiment is applied. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of an air conditioning system to which an air conditioner according to a second embodiment is applied.

The embodiment will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals. Duplicate explanations of the parts will be appropriately simplified or omitted.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an air conditioning system to which an air conditioner according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied.

In the air conditioning system of FIG. 1, the air conditioning device 1 is installed inside a building (not shown). The air conditioning device 1 includes an air conditioning unit 2, a transceiver unit 3, an image capture unit 4, a face recognition unit 5, a temperature measurement unit 6, a memory unit 7, and a control unit 8.

The air conditioning unit 2 is installed so that it can provide air conditioning inside the building.

The transmitter/receiver unit 3 is provided so that it can transmit and receive information to and from external devices.

The image capturing unit 4 is installed so that it can capture images of people within the area where the air conditioning unit 2 provides air conditioning.

The face recognition unit 5 is configured to analyze the image captured by the image capture unit 4 to recognize information about the face of a person in the image.

The temperature measuring unit 6 is installed so that it can measure the temperature zone inside the building using infrared rays. The temperature measuring unit 6 is installed so that it can measure the body temperature of people within the area where the air conditioning unit 2 provides air conditioning.

The memory unit 7 is provided so that it can store information received by the transmission/reception unit 3. The memory unit 7 is provided so that it can store information about images captured by the image capture unit 4. The memory unit 7 is provided so that it can store information about the face of a person recognized by the face recognition unit 5. The memory unit 7 is provided so that it can store the body temperature of a person measured by the temperature measurement unit 6.

The control unit 8 is configured to provide overall control over the air conditioning unit 2, the transmission/reception unit 3, the image capture unit 4, the face recognition unit 5, the temperature measurement unit 6, and the memory unit 7.

For example, the control unit 8 causes the air conditioning unit 2 to change the airflow depending on the direction, based on the temperature zone inside the building measured by the temperature measuring unit 6. The control unit 8 causes the air conditioning unit 2 to change the airflow so that there are no uneven temperatures inside the building.

For example, the control unit 8 operates the transmission/reception unit 3, the image capture unit 4, the face recognition unit 5, the temperature measurement unit 6, and the memory unit 7 even when the air conditioning unit 2 is not operating.

For example, the control unit 8 uses the facial information of the person recognized by the facial recognition unit 5 as information for identifying the person photographed by the photographing unit 4. The control unit 8 associates the facial information of the person recognized by the facial recognition unit 5 with the body temperature information of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit 6 and stores them in the memory unit 7. The control unit 8 causes the transmitting/receiving unit 3 to transmit the information associating the facial information of the person with the body temperature information of the person.

For example, the monitoring device 9 is provided inside a building in which the air conditioning device 1 is installed. For example, the monitoring device 9 is provided in a location away from the building in which the air conditioning device 1 is installed.

The monitoring device 9 is provided so as to be able to transmit and receive information to and from the transmitting/receiving unit 3. The monitoring device 9 is provided so as to be able to monitor the state of the interior of the building based on the information from the transmitting/receiving unit 3.

For example, the monitoring device 9 associates information about a person's face with information about the person's body temperature and displays it on the display device A. For example, if the person's body temperature exceeds a preset temperature, the monitoring device 9 transmits information indicating that the person's body temperature exceeds the preset temperature to the terminal of the office manager of a company located in the building. For example, the monitoring device 9 transmits information associating information about the person's face recognized by the face recognition unit 5 with information about the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 6 to the terminal of the office manager.

Next, an outline of the operation of the air conditioner 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of the operation of the air conditioner in the first embodiment.

In step S1, the control unit 8 causes the image capture unit 4 to capture images of multiple people inside the building. The control unit 8 then performs the operation of step S2. In step S2, the control unit 8 causes the face recognition unit 5 to recognize facial information of multiple people from the images captured by the image capture unit 4. The control unit 8 causes the memory unit 7 to store information about the images captured by the image capture unit 4.

Then, the control unit 8 performs the operation of step S3. In step S3, the control unit 8 causes the temperature measuring unit 6 to measure the body temperatures of multiple people. The control unit 8 causes the memory unit 7 to store the body temperature information of multiple people measured by the temperature measuring unit 6. The control unit 8 then performs the operation of step S4. In step S4, the control unit 8 causes the memory unit 7 to store the face information of multiple people recognized by the face recognition unit 5 and the body temperature information of multiple people measured by the temperature measuring unit 6 in association with each other.

Then, the control unit 8 performs the operation of step S5. In step S5, the control unit 8 causes the transceiver unit 3 to transmit the information associated with the facial information of the multiple persons and the body temperature information of the multiple persons to the monitoring device 9.

According to the embodiment 1 described above, the storage unit 7 stores information that associates information identifying the person photographed by the photographing unit 4 with information on the person's body temperature measured by the temperature measuring unit 6. This makes it possible to identify the person and manage the body temperature. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the need to take the temperature of each person inside the building.

Even when the air conditioning unit 2 is not operating, the transmission/reception unit 3, the photographing unit 4, the face recognition unit 5, the temperature measurement unit 6, and the memory unit 7 are operating. Therefore, the temperature measurement function can be operated at any time. As a result, daily temperature measurement is no longer necessary.

The transmitter/receiver 3, image capture unit 4, face recognition unit 5, temperature measurement unit 6, and memory unit 7 may operate during a pre-set time period. In this case, the temperature measurement function can be operated only during the time period when a person is in the building.

In addition, if the body temperature of a person exceeds a preset temperature, the control unit 8 may operate the air conditioning unit 2 to lower the room temperature around the person. In this case, the comfort of the person can be increased. At this time, the air conditioning is controlled to target the person. This makes it possible to reduce the power consumption of the air conditioning device 1.

In addition, if the room temperature inside the building exceeds a predetermined temperature, the control unit 8 may operate the air conditioning unit 2 to lower the room temperature. In this case, the comfort of people inside the building can be increased. For example, if the temperature inside the building reaches 30 degrees or higher, the control unit 8 may operate the air conditioning unit 2 to perform cooling operation. In this case, measures can be taken to prevent heatstroke caused by masks for people inside the building. Also, measures can be taken to prevent heatstroke for elderly people who forget to operate the air conditioning unit 1 or are reluctant to operate the air conditioning unit 1.

In addition, if the person's body temperature exceeds a preset temperature, the control unit 8 may store in the memory unit 7 information that associates information identifying a person who entered or left the detection area of the temperature measuring unit 6 during a time period close to the time the person was recognized with information on the person's body temperature, in association with information identifying a person whose body temperature exceeds a preset temperature. In this case, it is possible to identify a person who is likely to have come into contact with a person whose body temperature exceeds a preset temperature.

In addition, only when the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit 6 exceeds a preset temperature, the control unit 8 may transmit information indicating that the body temperature of the person exceeds a preset temperature or information indicating an abnormality to the monitoring device 9.

The monitoring device 9 also associates the person's facial information with the person's body temperature information and displays it on the display device A. This allows for more reliable management of the person's physical condition.

In addition, if the person's body temperature exceeds a preset temperature, the monitoring device 9 transmits information indicating that the person's body temperature exceeds the preset temperature to the terminal of the manager of the company office in the building. This allows for more reliable management of the person's physical condition.

The air conditioner 1 may also be installed in an elevator car. In this case, the body temperature of a person can be taken before the person arrives at each floor of the building.

The air conditioner 1 may be provided as a room air conditioner. In this case, if the body temperature of a person measured by the temperature measuring unit 6 exceeds a preset temperature, the transmitting/receiving unit 3 may transmit the information to a contact address registered in advance by the resident. In this case, the physical condition of the person can be more reliably managed.

The air conditioner 1 may also be installed in a commercial facility.

Next, an example of the monitoring device 9 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of a monitoring device for an air conditioning system to which the air conditioning device according to the first embodiment is applied.

Each function of the monitoring device 9 can be realized by a processing circuit. For example, the processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. For example, the processing circuit includes at least one dedicated hardware 200.

When the processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b, each function of the monitoring device 9 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of the software and firmware is written as a program. At least one of the software and firmware is stored in at least one memory 100b. At least one processor 100a realizes each function of the monitoring device 9 by reading and executing the program stored in at least one memory 100b. At least one processor 100a is also called a central processing unit, processing unit, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, or DSP. For example, at least one memory 100b is a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, EEPROM, etc., a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a mini disk, a DVD, etc.

When the processing circuit includes at least one dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuit is realized, for example, by a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination of these. For example, each function of the monitoring device 9 is realized by a processing circuit. For example, each function of the monitoring device 9 is realized collectively by a processing circuit.

Some of the functions of the monitoring device 9 may be realized by dedicated hardware 200, and the other parts may be realized by software or firmware. For example, some of the functions of the monitoring device 9 may be realized by a processing circuit as the dedicated hardware 200, and the other functions of the monitoring device 9 may be realized by at least one processor 100a reading and executing a program stored in at least one memory 100b.

In this way, the processing circuitry realizes each function of the monitoring device 9 using hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination of these.

Embodiment 2.
FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of an air conditioning system to which the air conditioner according to the second embodiment is applied.

In the air conditioning system of FIG. 4, the air conditioning device 1 is a device in which a specific unit 10 has been added to the air conditioning device 1 in embodiment 1.

The identification unit 10 identifies the identification information of the person from the face information recognized by the face recognition unit 5. Specifically, the identification unit 10 extracts reference information that has a high degree of match with the face information recognized by the face recognition unit 5 from among the multiple face reference information stored in the storage unit 7. The identification unit 10 identifies the identification information associated with the reference information in the storage unit 7.

The control unit 8 stores information in the memory unit 7 that associates the identification information identified by the identification unit 10 with the body temperature information of the person.

According to the second embodiment described above, the storage unit 7 stores the identification information stored in the identification unit 10 in association with the body temperature information of the person. This makes it easy to manage the body temperature of a person whose face has been recognized by the face recognition unit 5.

The transmitter/receiver 3 may also transmit information about the person's body temperature to an application on the person's mobile device. In this case, the person can manage their own health.

In the memory unit 7, the association between the reference face information and the identification information may be performed by an external operation. For example, the reference face information and the identification information may be associated by an application on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. At this time, the control unit 8 may cause the air conditioning unit 2 to perform a preset operation for the person. In this case, the comfort of the person can be increased. For example, the comfort of the person can be increased by taking into account the difference in perceived temperature between men and women.

In addition, in the memory unit 7, information associating the facial photograph information and identification information on the entrance pass read from the card reader for entrance and exit management may be treated as information associating the facial reference information and identification information. In this case, the facial reference information and the identification information can be easily associated.

1 Air conditioner, 2 Air conditioner section, 3 Transmitter/receiver section, 4 Photographer section, 5 Face recognition section, 6 Temperature measurement section, 7 Memory section, 8 Control section, 9 Monitoring device, 10 Identification section, 100a Processor, 100b Memory, 200 Hardware

Claims (5)

an air conditioning unit that performs air conditioning;
an imaging unit that images a person within a range where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning;
a temperature measuring unit for measuring the body temperature of the person within the area where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning;
A storage unit that stores information that associates information identifying the person photographed by the photographing unit with information on the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit;
Equipped with
An air conditioning device in which, when the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit exceeds a predetermined temperature, information identifying a specific person who entered or left the detection area of the temperature measuring unit during a time period close to the time the person was recognized is stored in the memory unit in association with the information identifying the person. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores information associating identification information associated with reference information that has a high degree of match with the face information of the person captured by the image capture unit among a plurality of face reference information, and the body temperature information of the person. The air conditioning device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the imaging unit, the temperature measuring unit, and the memory unit operate even when the air conditioning unit is not operating. An air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the air conditioning unit operates to lower the room temperature around the person when the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit exceeds a preset temperature. An air conditioning unit installed in the elevator car ;
a monitoring device that displays information received from the air conditioner on a display device;
Equipped with
The air conditioning device is
an air conditioning unit that performs air conditioning;
an imaging unit that images a person within a range where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning;
a temperature measuring unit for measuring the body temperature of the person within the area where the air conditioning unit performs air conditioning;
A storage unit that stores information that associates information identifying the person photographed by the photographing unit with information on the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit;
A transceiver capable of transmitting information to the monitoring device;
Equipped with
The transmitting/receiving unit transmits to the monitoring device information on the face of the person photographed by the photographing unit and information on the body temperature of the person measured by the temperature measuring unit,
The monitoring device associates information about the person's face with information about the person's body temperature based on the information received from the air conditioning device and displays the associated information on the display device.

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