Setting method, and program

Abstract

To provide a setting method capable of supporting numerical settings for a detection instrument.SOLUTION: The setting method is executed by an information terminal 92 that includes a communication unit 95 for communicating with a detection instrument 62 and a display unit 94. The setting method includes a step of displaying a first operation area for changing a numerical range of setting items on the detection instrument 62 and a second operation area for setting values for the setting items in the numerical range on the display unit 94.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a setting method and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a human body detection device that can determine the presence or absence of a human body from an image. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2000-348268 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] A configuration is conceivable in which the settings of a detection device such as the human body detection device are changed by communicating with an information terminal.

[0005] The present invention provides a setting method that can assist in setting values ​​for a sensing device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A setting method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a setting method executed by an information terminal having a communication unit for communicating with a detection device and a display unit, and includes a step of displaying on the display unit a first operation area for changing a numerical range for a setting item of the detection device, and a second operation area for setting a numerical value for the setting item within the numerical range.

[0007] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing the information terminal to execute the setting method. Effect of the Invention

[0008] The setting method of the present invention can assist in setting values ​​for sensing devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a control system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an external view of the power supply unit, the control device, and the three communication IF units. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of installation of the detection device and its appearance. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the setting system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing setting items of the detection device (a diagram showing an example of a menu screen for setting the detection device). [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for a construction work. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed work setting screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a first example of a setting screen for setting the installation height of the detection device and the unoccupied-state retention time. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a second example of a setting screen for setting the installation height of the detection device and the unoccupied-state retention time. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component arrangement and connection forms, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not described in the independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0011] In addition, each drawing is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily a precise illustration. In each drawing, the same reference numerals are used for substantially the same configurations, and duplicated explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0012] (Embodiment) [composition] First, the configuration of a control system according to an embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a control system according to an embodiment.

[0013] The control system 10 is a system capable of controlling devices installed in a large-scale facility (such as a building) consisting of several floors, and monitoring the devices. The facility is, for example, a building such as a commercial facility or an office, but is not limited thereto, and may be a non-residential facility such as a hospital or a factory. The facility may also be a detached house or an apartment building. The control system 10 includes a power supply unit 20, a control device 30, a communication IF unit 40a, a communication IF unit 40b, a communication IF unit 40c, an air conditioning system 50, one or more (hereinafter simply referred to as one or more) lighting devices 61a, one or more detection devices 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detection devices 62b, and an air conditioning system 50c.

[0014] First, the power supply unit 20, the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c will be described. The power supply unit 20, the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c are separate devices, and each of the power supply unit 20, the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c is realized by incorporating a circuit board or the like in a housing. Figure 2 is an external view of the power supply unit 20, the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c.

[0015] 2, the power supply unit 20, the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c are attached to a mounting member such as a rail 80. Note that the control system 10 does not need to include all of the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c, and may include only the necessary units.

[0016] The power supply unit 20 is connected to each of the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c by power lines, and supplies power to each of the control device 30, the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, and the communication IF unit 40c. The power supply unit 20 is realized by a power supply circuit that converts AC power to DC power, etc.

[0017] The control device 30 is connected to each of the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, the communication IF unit 40c, the air conditioning controller 51, and the management terminal 70 via signal lines, and communicates with each of the communication IF unit 40a, the communication IF unit 40b, the communication IF unit 40c, the air conditioning controller 51, and the management terminal 70.

[0018] The control device 30 controls one or more air conditioners 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioners 52c. The control device 30 may control only a part of one or more air conditioners 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioners 52c. In other words, the control device 30 only needs to control at least a part of one or more air conditioners 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioners 52c.

[0019] The control device 30 also monitors one or more air conditioning devices 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioning devices 52c. The control device 30 may monitor only a part of one or more air conditioning devices 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioning devices 52c. In other words, the control device 30 only needs to monitor at least a part of one or more air conditioning devices 52, one or more lighting devices 61a, one or more detectors 62a, one or more lighting devices 61b, one or more detectors 62b, and one or more air conditioning devices 52c.

[0020] The functions of the control device 30 are realized by a microcomputer or processor (hardware) executing a computer program (software) stored in a memory.

[0021] The one or more air conditioners 52 are controlled based on communication between the control device 30 and the air conditioning controller 51, and the one or more lighting devices 61a and the one or more detectors 62a are controlled based on communication between the control device 30 and the communication IF unit 40a (controller 41a). The one or more lighting devices 61b and the one or more detectors 62b are controlled based on communication between the control device 30 and the communication IF unit 40b (controller 41b), and the one or more air conditioners 52c are controlled based on communication between the control device 30 and the communication IF unit 40c (air conditioning controller 51c).

[0022] The communication IF unit 40a is a communication module to which devices compatible with a first communication protocol (first communication standard) are connected. The first communication protocol is, for example, a protocol compatible with a two-wire multiplex transmission method. Devices compatible with the first communication protocol include a lighting device 61a and a detection device 62a. Such devices also include a switch for turning on or off the lighting device 61a, and a relay for turning on or off the power supply to the lighting device 61a by operating the switch.

[0023] The communication IF unit 40a includes a controller 41a, which performs at least one of controlling and monitoring devices connected to the communication IF unit 40a. Specifically, the controller 41a is realized by a microcomputer or a processor and a memory. The functions of the controller 41a are realized by the microcomputer or the processor (hardware) executing a computer program (software) stored in the memory.

[0024] For example, in order to control the lighting device 61a, it is generally necessary to connect a lighting controller to the communication IF unit 40a. However, in the control system 10, since the communication IF unit 40a is equipped with the controller 41a, it is not necessary to connect the lighting controller to the communication IF unit 40a.

[0025] The communication IF unit 40b is a communication module to which devices compatible with a second communication protocol (second communication standard) are connected. The second communication protocol is, for example, a protocol compatible with a two-wire multiplex transmission method and is different from the first communication protocol. Devices compatible with the second communication protocol include the lighting device 61b and the detection device 62b. Such devices also include a switch for turning on or off the lighting device 61b, and a relay for turning on or off the power supply to the lighting device 61b by operating the switch.

[0026] The communication IF unit 40b includes a controller 41b, which performs at least one of control and monitoring of devices connected to the communication IF unit 40b. Specifically, the controller 41b is realized by a microcomputer or a processor and a memory. The functions of the controller 41b are realized by the microcomputer or the processor (hardware) executing a computer program (software) stored in the memory.

[0027] For example, in order to control the lighting device 61b, it is generally necessary to connect a lighting controller to the communication IF unit 40b. However, in the control system 10, since the communication IF unit 40b is equipped with the controller 41b, there is no need to connect the lighting controller to the communication IF unit 40b.

[0028] The communication IF unit 40c is connected to devices compatible with RS232C or RS485. In the control system 10, the communication IF unit 40c is connected to an air conditioning controller 51c.

[0029] Next, the air conditioning system 50, the lighting device 61a, the detection device 62a, the lighting device 61b, the detection device 62b, the air conditioning system 50c, and the management terminal 70 will be described.

[0030] The air conditioning system 50 includes an air conditioning controller 51 connected to a communication IF (e.g., a communication IF compatible with a wired LAN) provided in the control device 30, and one or more air conditioning devices 52 controlled by the air conditioning controller 51. The communication protocol for communication between the air conditioning controller 51 and the control device 30 is, for example, BACnet (Building Automation and Control Networking protocol) based on a wired LAN.

[0031] Specifically, the air conditioning controller 51 is realized by a microcomputer or a processor and a memory. The functions of the air conditioning controller 51 are realized by the microcomputer or the processor (hardware) executing a computer program (software) stored in the memory.

[0032] The air conditioner 52 is a device that adjusts the temperature within the facility by blowing out temperature-adjusted air within the facility.

[0033] The lighting device 61a is connected to the communication IF unit 40a and brightly illuminates the space within the facility. The detection device 62a is a device that performs sensing to control the lighting device 61a, and detects the state of people or objects other than people in a detection target area, and outputs detection information as a detection result. The state of people includes at least one of the presence or absence of people, the number of people, the amount of activity of people, and people's behavior. The detection device 62a can also detect the illuminance in the detection area and output detection information as a detection result.

[0034] The controller 41a of the communication IF unit 40a, one or more lighting devices 61a, and one or more detection devices 62a configure a lighting system 60a.

[0035] The lighting device 61b is connected to the communication IF unit 40b and brightly illuminates the space within the facility. The detection device 62b is a device that performs sensing to control the lighting device 61b, detects the state of people or objects other than people in the detection target area, and outputs detection information as the detection result. The detection device 62b can also detect the illuminance in the detection area and output the detection information as the detection result.

[0036] The controller 41b of the communication IF unit 40b, one or more lighting devices 61b, and one or more detection devices 62b configure a lighting system 60b.

[0037] The air conditioning system 50c includes an air conditioning controller 51c connected to the communication IF unit 40c, and one or more air conditioners 52c controlled by the air conditioning controller 51c.

[0038] Specifically, the air conditioning controller 51c is realized by a microcomputer or a processor and a memory. The functions of the air conditioning controller 51c are realized by the microcomputer or the processor (hardware) executing a computer program (software) stored in the memory.

[0039] The air conditioner 52c is a device that adjusts the temperature within the facility by blowing out temperature-adjusted air within the facility.

[0040] The management terminal 70 is installed in a central control room of the facility, and is a user interface device operated by a user to control and monitor the equipment installed in the facility. The management terminal 70 is realized by, for example, a personal computer. The management terminal 70 is connected to a communication IF (for example, a communication IF corresponding to a wired LAN) of the control device 30, and can communicate with the control device 30. The communication protocol (communication standard) in this case is, for example, BACnet based on the wired LAN.

[0041] The management terminal 70 may be provided outside the facility. In this case, a server device provided within the facility is connected to a communication IF (for example, a communication IF corresponding to a wired LAN) of the control device 30, and the management terminal 70 is connected to the server device via a wide area communication network such as the Internet.

[0042] [Detection device configuration] Next, the configuration of the detector 62a or 62b will be described. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an installation example and an external appearance of the detector. In the following description, the detector 62a or 62b will also be referred to as the detector 62.

[0043] The detection device 62 is installed on a structure located on the ceiling side, such as a ceiling or beams, in the facility, and senses the presence or absence of people, the number of people, and the illuminance in the indoor space directly below the detection device 62. The detection device 62 includes an imaging unit 63, and can sense the presence or absence of people, the number of people, and the illuminance in the space by taking an image of the space and processing the taken image.

[0044] In addition, the detection device 62 can set multiple detection areas in the indoor space to be photographed (images captured by the imaging unit 63), and sense the presence or absence of people, the number of people, and the illuminance in each of the multiple detection areas.

[0045] According to such a detection device 62, the controller 41a can turn on the lighting device 61a provided in the detection area only when a person is present in the detection area, or dim the lighting device 61a provided in the detection area so that the illuminance of the detection area is substantially constant. Similarly, according to the detection device 62, the controller 41b can turn on the lighting device 61b provided in the detection area only when a person is present in the detection area, or dim the lighting device 61b provided in the detection area so that the illuminance of the detection area is substantially constant.

[0046] In the control system 10, the control device 30 is a higher-level controller than the controllers 41a and 41b, and can control devices equivalent to the controllers 41a, 41b, and the air conditioning controller 51c.

[0047] Furthermore, the control device 30 can also perform control to link two or more systems. For example, the control device 30 can acquire detection information output by the detection device 62 and provide the acquired detection information to the air conditioning controller 51. That is, the control system 10 can use the detection information of the detection device 62 used for lighting control purposes to control the air conditioning device 52. Similarly, the control device 30 can acquire detection information output by the detection device 62 and provide the acquired detection information to the air conditioning controller 51. That is, the control system 10 can use the detection information of the detection device 62 used for lighting control purposes to control the air conditioning device 52.

[0048] In this case, the control device 30 or the air conditioning controller 51 can operate the air conditioning equipment 52 installed in the detection area only when there is a person in the detection area, or can change the set temperature or wind speed of the air conditioning equipment 52 depending on an increase or decrease in the number of people in the detection area.

[0049] Similarly, the control device 30 can provide the air conditioning controller 51c with detection information of the detection device 62. In this case, the control device 30 or the air conditioning controller 51c can operate the air conditioning device 52c provided in the detection area only when there is a person in the detection area, or change the set temperature or air speed of the air conditioning device 52c according to an increase or decrease in the number of people in the detection area.

[0050] [Detection device setting system configuration] Various settings, including the settings of the above-mentioned multiple detection areas, can be made to the detection device 62. A setting system used for such various settings will be described below. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the setting system.

[0051] 4, the setting system 90 includes a detection device 62, a repeater 91, and an information terminal 92. The detection device 62 includes an imaging unit 63, a plurality of thermal sensors 64, a first communication unit 65, a second communication unit 66, an information processing unit 67, and a storage unit 68.

[0052] The imaging unit 63 is a camera that captures images (videos). The imaging unit 63 is realized by an image sensor, an optical system for capturing images, etc. The imaging unit 63 captures an image of, for example, an area directly below the detection device 62 in the indoor space in which the detection device 62 is installed.

[0053] The thermal sensor 64 senses the presence or absence of a person around the detection device 62 by detecting infrared rays emitted from the human body. That is, the detection device 62 can determine the presence or absence of a person by performing image processing on the image captured by the imaging unit 63 and based on at least one of the sensing results of the thermal sensor 64. For example, when the surroundings of the detection device 62 are bright, the information processing unit 67 (human detection unit 67c) uses both the image and the sensing result to determine the presence or absence of a person, and when the surroundings of the detection device 62 are dark, the information processing unit 67 (human detection unit 67c) determines the presence or absence of a person based on the sensing result of the image and the sensing result. The detection device 62 includes four thermal sensors 64, and the four thermal sensors 64 are arranged at equal intervals so as to surround the imaging unit 63 in a plan view (shown in FIG. 3).

[0054] The first communication unit 65 communicates with the repeater 91 in a first wireless communication method using infrared rays. It can also be said that the first communication unit 65 communicates with the information terminal 92 via the repeater 91 in the first wireless communication method. The first communication unit 65 is realized by, for example, an infrared communication module (infrared communication circuit).

[0055] The second communication unit 66 communicates with the information terminal 92 in a second wireless communication method different from the first wireless communication method. More specifically, the second communication unit 66 communicates directly with the information terminal 92 in the second wireless communication method without going through the repeater 91. The second wireless communication method is a communication method using radio waves, and the second communication unit 66 is realized by, for example, a radio wave communication module (radio wave communication circuit). Note that the communication standard for radio wave communication is, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy (BLE), but is not particularly limited.

[0056] The information processing unit 67 performs various information processing such as processing (image processing) of the image captured by the imaging unit 63 and processing related to the setting of the detection device 62. The information processing unit 67 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor or a dedicated circuit. The information processing unit 67 includes, as functional components, a setting unit 67a, a control unit 67b, a human detection unit 67c, and an illuminance detection unit 67d.

[0057] The setting unit 67a sets the setting items of the detection device 62 based on communication using the first communication unit 65 or the second communication unit 66 (receiving a setting command from the information terminal 92). The control unit 67b executes a special operation for inspection. The human detection unit 67c detects the presence or absence of a human in the detection area based on the image captured by the imaging unit 63 or the sensing result of the thermal sensor 64. The illuminance detection unit 67d detects the illuminance in the detection area based on the image captured by the imaging unit 63.

[0058] The functions of the setting unit 67a, the control unit 67b, the human detection unit 67c, and the illuminance detection unit 67d are realized by hardware such as a microcomputer or a processor that constitutes the information processing unit 67 executing a computer program (software) stored in the memory unit 68.

[0059] The storage unit 68 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the above information processing. The information stored in the storage unit 68 includes a computer program executed by the information processing unit 67. The storage unit 68 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0060] The repeater 91 communicates with the detection device 62 using a first wireless communication method (infrared) and communicates with the information terminal 92 using a second wireless communication method (radio waves). In other words, the repeater 91 converts radio wave communication signals into infrared communication signals and infrared communication signals into radio wave communication signals. The repeater 91 has an appearance similar to a dedicated remote controller for a home appliance, and has only one button 91a (shown in FIG. 4). When the repeater 91 receives a predetermined radio wave communication signal from the information terminal 92 after the button 91a is pressed, the repeater 91 converts the radio wave communication signal into an infrared communication signal and transmits it to the detection device 62.

[0061] The information terminal 92 is a portable information terminal carried by a user who performs the setting (hereinafter, also referred to as a setting person). Specifically, the information terminal 92 is a portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. Specifically, the information terminal 92 includes an operation receiving unit 93, a display unit 94, a communication unit 95, an information processing unit 96, and a storage unit 97.

[0062] The operation reception unit 93 receives operations from a person who sets the settings. Specifically, the operation reception unit 93 is realized by a touch panel or the like.

[0063] The display unit 94 is a display on which an image is displayed, and is realized by, for example, a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0064] The communication unit 95 communicates with the detection device 62 and the repeater 91 in a second wireless communication method. The second wireless communication method is a communication method using radio waves, and the communication unit 95 is realized by, for example, a radio communication module (radio communication circuit). Note that the communication standard for the radio communication is, for example, BLE, but is not particularly limited.

[0065] The information processing unit 96 performs various settings of the detection device 62 by transmitting a setting command to the detection device 62 or the repeater 91 using the communication unit 95. The information processing unit 96 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor or a dedicated circuit. The functions of the information processing unit 96 are realized by hardware such as a microcomputer or a processor constituting the information processing unit 96 executing a computer program (software) stored in the storage unit 97.

[0066] The storage unit 97 is a storage device that stores information necessary for the various settings. The information stored in the storage unit 97 includes computer programs executed by the information processing unit 96. The computer programs stored in the storage unit 97 include a predetermined application program (hereinafter also referred to as a predetermined app) for setting the detection device 62 that is installed in advance in the storage unit 97 by the user. Various display screens described below are displayed on the display unit 94 by the information processing unit 96 executing the predetermined app. The storage unit 97 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory or the like.

[0067] [Two communication methods in the configuration] In the setting system 90 described above, a setting person performs a predetermined operation on the information terminal 92 running the predetermined application. The predetermined operation is, for example, a tap operation on a send button displayed on the display unit 94. The operation reception unit 93 receives the predetermined operation, and the information processing unit 96 transmits a setting command to the detection device 62 using the communication unit 95 based on the received predetermined operation. The setting unit 67a of the detection device 62 performs setting based on the received setting command. As a result, the setting intended by the setting person is reflected in the detection device 62.

[0068] Two methods are used in combination to transmit the setting command. One of the two methods is a first method in which the information terminal 92 and the repeater 91 are wirelessly paired with each other using a second wireless communication method (radio waves), and then the repeater 91 transmits a setting command to the detection device 62 using the first wireless communication method (infrared). The other of the two methods is a second method in which the information terminal 92 and the detection device 62 are wirelessly paired with each other using the second wireless communication method (radio waves), and then the information terminal 92 transmits a setting command to the detection device 62 using the second wireless communication method (radio waves) without using the repeater 91.

[0069] For example, when a large number of detection devices 62 are installed in an indoor space and initial settings are performed sequentially on the multiple detection devices 62, the above-mentioned second method requires repeated connection and disconnection of the wireless pairing between the information terminal 92 and the detection devices 62, which has the drawback of taking time for setting up.

[0070] In such a case, the person setting up the system can use the first method described above to wirelessly pair the information terminal 92 with the repeater 91, and then sequentially send setting commands from the repeater 91 to a number of detection devices 62 using the first wireless communication method (infrared), thereby shortening the time required for setting up.

[0071] In addition, since the first wireless communication method (infrared) has directionality, it is necessary to point the repeater 91 toward the detection device 62 to be configured when communicating between the repeater 91 and the detection device 62. For this reason, it can be said that the first method has the effect of making it easier for the person configuring to grasp the detection device 62 to be configured (making configuration errors less likely to occur).

[0072] On the other hand, the first wireless communication method (infrared) has a relatively slow communication speed and is therefore not suitable for settings involving a large amount of communication, such as settings that require sending an image captured by the imaging unit 63 of the detection device 62 to the information terminal 92. In such cases, the person setting the method can shorten the communication time by using the second method described above to wirelessly pair the information terminal 92 and the detection device 62 and have the information terminal 92 and the detection device 62 communicate with each other using the second wireless communication method.

[0073] [Setting items] Here, a description will be given of the setting items of the detection device 62. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the setting items of the detection device 62, specifically, a diagram showing an example of a menu screen for setting the detection device 62 displayed on the display unit 94 of the information terminal 92.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 5, the setting items of the detection device 62 are roughly divided into three types: setting items related to construction work, setting items related to detailed work, and setting items related to inspection work.

[0075] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for construction work. As shown in Fig. 6, the settings for construction work include settings for detection areas, such as a setting for how many detection areas to divide, a setting for addresses for the detection areas, and a setting for an arrangement pattern of the detection areas. Although not shown, the setting items for construction work also include a setting for the installation height of the detection device 62, and a setting for an absence hold time indicating how long the light emission of the lighting device 61a (or the lighting device 61b) should continue after the detection device 62 detects the absence of a person.

[0076] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed work setting screen. As shown in Fig. 7, the detailed work settings include custom settings (detailed settings) related to the detection area, sensor-related settings, and image processing-related settings.

[0077] Furthermore, although not shown, on the inspection work setting screen, it is possible to set the detection device 62 to execute a special operation for inspection.

[0078] In the setting system 90, in consideration of the actual situation of settings, the setting items related to construction work and the setting items related to inspection work can be set using either the first method (infrared) or the second method (radio waves) described above, but the setting items related to detailed work can be set only using the second method out of the first and second methods. In other words, if the setting items that can be set using the first method (first wireless communication method) are defined as the first setting items, and the setting items that can be set using the second method (second wireless communication method) are defined as the second setting items, the first setting items and the second setting items only partially overlap, and the second setting items include more setting items than the first setting items.

[0079] In this case, the setting items related to the construction work, including the setting items related to the detection area, are overlapping setting items. In other words, when setting the setting items related to the construction work, it is possible to use either the first method or the second method.

[0080] Furthermore, the setting items related to images captured by the imaging unit 63 of the detection device 62 (setting items with high communication volume, included in the setting items for detailed work) are included in the second setting items, but not in the first setting items. In other words, the setting items related to images cannot be set in the first method, which has a slower communication speed than the second method. This prevents the setting of the setting items related to images from being executed in the first method (infrared), which has a slower communication speed, thereby preventing the occurrence of communication timeouts and the like.

[0081] The above-mentioned three types of setting items may be set by using either the first method or the second method. In other words, the first setting items and the second setting items may be the same. This allows the setting person to flexibly select whether to use the first method or the second method for all setting items. It is sufficient that the first setting items and the second setting items overlap at least partially.

[0082] [Installation height settings] As described above, the settings related to the construction work include settings related to the installation height of the detection device 62 and settings related to the absence-retention time in addition to settings related to the detection area. The settings related to the installation height of the detection device 62 will be specifically described below. Figs. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of a setting screen for setting the installation height of the detection device 62, which is displayed on the display unit 94 of the information terminal 92. Note that in the following description of the setting of the installation height and the setting of the absence-retention time, various operations on the setting screen are accepted by the operation acceptance unit 93, and the setting screen is updated by the information processing unit 96, but a description of this point will be omitted as appropriate.

[0083] First, the setting of the installation height of the detection device 62 will be described. The installation height is used to set the detection area. The setting of the detection area here is, for example, setting the outer boundary of the detection area, ie, how far the detection area extends directly below the detection device 62. The installation height may also be used to correct illuminance, etc.

[0084] The setting screens of FIGS. 8 and 9 are provided with a toggle button 94a for changing the numerical range of the installation height of the detection device 62, and a slider 94b for setting the numerical value of the installation height within that numerical range.

[0085] The toggle button 94a is an operation area for the user to select whether the indoor space (room) in which the detection device 62 is installed is a normal indoor space or a high-ceiling indoor space. That is, in the setting screens of Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, "normal" and "high ceiling" are provided as options for the height of the ceiling in which the detection device 62 is installed.

[0086] The slider 94b is an operation area for specifically setting the height at which the detection device 62 is installed. As shown in Fig. 8, when "Normal" is selected in the toggle button 94a, a first numerical range of 2.4 m to 4.0 m is displayed as the numerical range of the slider 94b, and the user can set the numerical value of the installation height within the first numerical range.

[0087] On the other hand, when "High Ceiling" is selected on toggle button 94a as shown in FIG. 9, a second numerical range of 4.1 m to 8.0 m is displayed as the numerical range of slider 94b, and the person setting the height can set a numerical value for the installation height within the second numerical range of 4.1 m to 8.0 m.

[0088] In this way, on the setting screen, a first numerical range or a second numerical range is displayed by operating the toggle button 94a, and the first numerical range and the second numerical range are configured so that the settable numerical values ​​do not overlap. In this way, a plurality of numerical ranges are switched and further configured so that the plurality of numerical ranges do not overlap, and therefore it is possible to assign a relatively narrow numerical range to the slider 94b and then switch this. By assigning a relatively narrow numerical range to the slider 94b, it becomes possible to set the numerical value in detail, and it becomes easy for the setter to change the numerical value. The numerical range may be switched finely in three or more stages. Furthermore, the numerical ranges may overlap.

[0089] Here, when the toggle button 94a is operated to switch from the first numerical range (normal) to the second numerical range (high ceiling), the numerical value in the second numerical range that is closest to the first numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94b. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94b is set to 4.1 m (minimum value) after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0090] On the other hand, when the toggle button 94a is operated to switch from the second numerical range (high ceiling) to the first numerical range (normal), the numerical value in the first numerical range that is closest to the second numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94b. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94b is set to 4.0 m (maximum value) after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0091] In this way, after switching the numerical range, the information processing unit 96 of the information terminal 92 sets the numerical value closest to the numerical range before the switch as the default numerical value, thereby reducing the amount and number of operations of the slider 94b by the user.

[0092] As another example, when the first numerical range (normal) is switched to the second numerical range (high ceiling) by operating the toggle button 94a, the median value of the second numerical range may be set as the default numerical value in the slider 94b. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94b is set to 6.0 m after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0093] In this case, when the toggle button 94a is operated to switch from the second numerical range (high ceiling) to the first numerical range (normal), the median value of the first numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94b. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94b is set to 3.2 m after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0094] In this way, after switching the numerical range, the information processing unit 96 of the information terminal 92 may set the median value of the switched numerical range as the default numerical value, thereby reducing the amount and number of operations of the slider 94b by the user.

[0095] The method for setting the installation height has been described above. Note that a method similar to the method for setting the installation height may be applied to an installation environment other than the installation height of the detection device 62. For example, in order to correct the illuminance, the illuminance during the day (when the lighting device is not illuminated) of the installation location of the detection device 62 may be set, and a method similar to the method for setting the installation height may be used to set the illuminance.

[0096] [Settings for time spent away] Next, the setting of the absence-state holding time will be specifically described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9. The absence-state holding time is a parameter indicating how long the light emission of the lighting device 61a (or the lighting device 61b) is continued after the detection device 62 detects the absence of a person. After the absence-state holding time has elapsed without a new person being detected, the lighting device 61a (or the lighting device 61b) is turned off or is dimmed to a darker state than before. The absence-state holding time may be a parameter indicating how long the operation of the air conditioner 52 (or the air conditioner 52c) is continued after the detection device 62 detects the absence of a person.

[0097] The setting screens of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are provided with a toggle button 94c for changing the numerical range of the unattended holding time, and a slider 94d for setting the numerical value of the unattended holding time within the numerical range.

[0098] The toggle button 94c is an operation area for the user to select whether the unit of the unattended hold time is minutes or hours. That is, in the setting screens of Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, "seconds" and "minutes" are prepared as options for the unit of the unattended hold time.

[0099] The slider 94d is an operation area for specifically setting the absence-retention time. As shown in Fig. 8, when "seconds" is selected in the toggle button 94c, a first numerical range of 30 to 59 seconds is displayed as the numerical range of the slider 94d, and the user can set the numerical value of the absence-retention time within the first numerical range.

[0100] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, when "minutes" is selected in toggle button 94c, a second numerical range of 1 minute to 30 minutes is displayed as the numerical range of slider 94d, and the user can set the value of the absence retention time within the second numerical range of 1 minute to 30 minutes.

[0101] In this way, on the setting screen, the first or second numerical range is displayed by operating the toggle button 94c, and the first and second numerical ranges are configured so that the settable numerical values ​​do not overlap. If multiple numerical ranges can be switched by unit in this way, the unit (scale) for the same length of the slider 94d can be changed, and the setter can easily change the numerical value according to the scale.

[0102] As for the unit, instead of the combination of "seconds" and "minutes", a combination of "minutes" and "hours" may be used, or a combination of "seconds" and "hours" may be used. Furthermore, the unit may be switched finely to three or more stages, such as using "hours" in addition to "seconds" and "minutes". Furthermore, the numerical ranges may overlap.

[0103] Here, when the toggle button 94c is operated to switch from the first numerical range (seconds) to the second numerical range (minutes), the numerical value in the second numerical range that is closest to the first numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94d. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94d is set to 1 minute (minimum value) after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0104] On the other hand, when the toggle button 94c is operated to switch from the second numerical range (minutes) to the first numerical range (seconds), the numerical value in the first numerical range that is closest to the second numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94d. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94d is set to 59 seconds (maximum value) after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0105] In this way, after switching the numerical range, the information processing unit 96 of the information terminal 92 sets the numerical value closest to the numerical range before the switch as the default numerical value, thereby reducing the amount and number of operations of the slider 94d by the user.

[0106] As another example, when the toggle button 94c is operated to switch from the first numerical range (seconds) to the second numerical range (minutes), the median value of the second numerical range may be set as the default numerical value in the slider 94d. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94d is set to 15 minutes after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0107] In this case, when the toggle button 94c is operated to switch from the second numerical range (minutes) to the first numerical range (seconds), the median value of the first numerical range is set as the default numerical value in the slider 94d. In other words, the numerical value (knob position) of the slider 94d is set to 45 seconds after the numerical range is switched, regardless of the numerical value up to that point.

[0108] In this way, after switching the numerical range, the information processing unit 96 of the information terminal 92 may set the median value of the switched numerical range as the default numerical value, thereby reducing the amount and number of operations of the slider 94d by the user.

[0109] The method for setting the unattended holding time has been described above. Note that the method for setting the unattended holding time may be applied to parameters other than the unattended holding time.

[0110] [Variations] In the above embodiment, the information terminal 92 includes the communication unit 95 that communicates using the second wireless communication method (radio waves) and does not include a communication unit that communicates using the first wireless communication method (infrared rays), but may include a communication unit that communicates using the first wireless communication method (infrared rays). In this case, the information terminal 92 can communicate with the detection device 62 using the first wireless communication method without using the repeater 91.

[0111] Also, in the above embodiment, an example has been described in which communication in the first wireless communication method and communication in the second wireless communication method are used in combination when one information terminal 92 and one detection device 62 communicate with each other. Here, the detection device 62 may communicate with the information terminal 92 in the second wireless communication method, and may communicate with a setting terminal other than the information terminal 92 (for example, a dedicated terminal for setting) in the first wireless communication method. In other words, when one information terminal 92 and one detection device 62 communicate with each other, it is not essential that communication in the first wireless communication method and communication in the second wireless communication method are used in combination, and the detection device 62 may communicate with different terminals for each wireless communication method.

[0112] [Effects, etc.] Hereinafter, examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosure of this specification will be given, and the effects and the like that can be obtained from the exemplified inventions will be described.

[0113] Invention 1 is a setting method executed by an information terminal 92 equipped with a communication unit 95 for communicating with a detection device 62 and a display unit 94, the setting method including a step of displaying, on the display unit 94, a first operation area for changing a numerical range in a setting item of the detection device 62 and a second operation area for setting a numerical value for the setting item within the numerical range. The toggle button 94a and the toggle button 94c are examples of the first operation area, and the slider 94b and the slider 94d are examples of the second operation area.

[0114] In this setting method, by displaying the first operation area and the second operation area on the display unit 94, it is possible to assist in setting the numerical value for the detection device 62.

[0115] Invention 2 is a setting method of Invention 1, in which a first numerical range or a second numerical range is displayed in the second operation area by operating the first operation area, and the first numerical range and the second numerical range are configured so that the settable numerical values ​​do not overlap.

[0116] In this setting method, the range of values ​​displayed in the second operation area can be changed by operating in the first operation area.

[0117] Invention 3 is a setting method of Invention 2, in which, when an operation in the first operation area switches from the first numerical range to the second numerical range, the numerical value in the second numerical range that is closest to the first numerical range is set as a default numerical value in the second operation area, and, when an operation in the first operation area switches from the second numerical range to the first numerical range, the numerical value in the first numerical range that is closest to the second numerical range is set as a default numerical value in the second operation area.

[0118] In this setting method, after switching the numerical range, the numerical value closest to the numerical range before the switch is set as the default numerical value, thereby reducing the amount and number of operations in the second operation area by the user.

[0119] Invention 4 is the setting method of Invention 1 or 2, in which, when the numerical range is changed by an operation in the first operation area, the median value of the changed numerical range is set as the default numerical value.

[0120] In this setting method, after the numerical range is switched, the median value of the switched numerical range is set as the default numerical value, thereby making it possible to reduce the amount and number of operations that the setter has to perform in the second operation area.

[0121] Invention 5 is the setting method according to any one of Inventions 1 to 4, in which the operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting an installation environment of the detection device 62.

[0122] In this setting method, the range of values ​​displayed in the second operation area can be changed by selecting the installation environment of the detector 62 in the first operation area.

[0123] Invention 6 is a setting method of invention 5, in which the installation environment relates to the installation height of the detection device 62.

[0124] In this setting method, the range of values ​​displayed in the second operation area can be changed by selecting an installation environment related to the installation height of the detection device 62 in the first operation area.

[0125] Invention 7 is the setting method of Invention 6, in which the detection device is installed on a ceiling, and the operation in the first operation area is an operation of selecting an option regarding the height of the ceiling at which the detection device 62 is installed.

[0126] In this setting method, the range of values ​​displayed in the second operation area can be changed by selecting an option related to the height of the ceiling at which the detection device 62 is installed in the first operation area.

[0127] Invention 8 is the setting method of any one of Inventions 1 to 4, wherein the operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting a unit of the numerical value to be set in the second operation area.

[0128] In this setting method, the range of values ​​displayed in the second operation area can be changed by selecting a unit in the first operation area.

[0129] Invention 9 is the setting method of Invention 8, wherein the operation in the first operation area is an operation of selecting a unit of operation hold time of a load controlled based on a detection result of the detection device 62. The load is, for example, lighting device 61a, lighting device 61b, air conditioner 52, or air conditioner 52c.

[0130] In this setting method, the range of values ​​for the action holding time displayed in the second operation area can be changed by an operation of selecting a unit of the action holding time in the first operation area.

[0131] A tenth aspect of the present invention is a program for causing an information terminal 92 to execute any one of the setting methods of the first to ninth aspects.

[0132] According to such a program, the information terminal 92 can support the setting of a numerical value for the detection device 62 by displaying the first operation area and the second operation area on the display unit 94.

[0133] (Other embodiments) Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

[0134] For example, in the above embodiment, the display screen displayed on the display unit of the information terminal is an example. When the display screen includes GUI (Graphical User Interface) components such as a toggle button, a slider, and a radio button, a certain GUI component may be replaced with another GUI component.

[0135] In the above embodiment, the control system is realized by a plurality of devices. In this case, the components (particularly, functional components) of the control system may be distributed in any manner among the plurality of devices. The control system may also be realized as a single device (e.g., a single control device).

[0136] Furthermore, the method of communication between the devices in the above-described embodiment is not particularly limited. In addition, a relay device (such as a broadband router) (not shown) may be involved in the communication between the devices.

[0137] In the above embodiment, the process executed by a specific processing unit may be executed by another processing unit. The order of multiple processes may be changed, or multiple processes may be executed in parallel.

[0138] In the above embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

[0139] Furthermore, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or each may be a separate circuit. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit, or a dedicated circuit.

[0140] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or may be realized as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0141] For example, the present invention may be realized as a control system or a setting system according to the above-described embodiments. The present invention may be realized as a detection device or an information terminal according to the above-described embodiments, or as a method executed by a computer such as a detection device or an information terminal according to the above-described embodiments. The present invention may be realized as a program (computer program product) for causing a computer to execute the method. Furthermore, the present invention may be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0142] In addition, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art may think of, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope that does not deviate from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0143] 10. Control System 20 Power supply unit 30 Control device 40a, 40b, 40c Communication IF unit 41a, 41b Controller 50, 50c Air Conditioning System 51, 51c Air conditioning controller 52, 52c Air conditioning equipment 60a, 60b Lighting system 61a, 61b Lighting equipment 62, 62a, 62b Detection equipment 63 Imaging unit 64 Thermal Sensor 65 First Communications Department 66 2nd Communications Department 67, 96 Information Processing Department 67a Setting section 67b Control section 67c Human detection unit 67d Illuminance detection unit 68, 97 Memory section 70 Management terminal 80 Rail 90 Setting System 91 Repeater 91a Button 92 Information terminal 93 Operation reception section 94 Display section 94a, 94c Toggle button (first operation area) 94b, 94d Slider (second operation area) 95 Communications Department

Claims

1. A setting method executed by an information terminal including a communication unit for communicating with a detection device and a display unit, and displaying, on the display unit, a first operation area for changing a value range for a setting item of the detection device, and a second operation area for setting a value for the setting item within the value range. How to set it up.

2. A first numerical range or a second numerical range is displayed in the second operation area by an operation in the first operation area, The first numerical range and the second numerical range are configured such that the settable numerical values ​​do not overlap. The setting method according to claim 1 .

3. When the first numerical range is switched to the second numerical range by an operation in the first operation area, a numerical value in the second numerical range that is closest to the first numerical range is set as a default numerical value in the second operation area, When the second numerical range is switched to the first numerical range by an operation in the first operation area, a numerical value in the first numerical range that is closest to the second numerical range is set as a default numerical value in the second operation area. The setting method according to claim 2 .

4. When the range of values ​​is changed by an operation in the first operation area, the median value of the range of values ​​after the change is set as a default value. The setting method according to claim 2 .

5. The operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting an installation environment of the detection device. The setting method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The installation environment is related to the installation height of the detection device. The setting method according to claim 5 .

7. The detection device is installed on a ceiling, The operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting an option regarding the height of the ceiling at which the detection device is installed. The setting method according to claim 6.

8. The operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting a unit of a numerical value to be set in the second operation area. The setting method according to claim 1 .

9. The operation in the first operation area is an operation for selecting a unit of an operation hold time of a load to be controlled based on a detection result of the detection device. The setting method according to claim 8.

10. A program for causing the information terminal to execute the setting method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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