Communication unit, air treatment device, communication system for air treatment device, and communication method for air treatment device

Abstract

A communication unit (11) is provided in an air treatment device (10). The communication unit (11) is characterized in that it includes a receiving unit (111) for receiving measurement data transmitted from a movable measurement device (20) provided separately from the air treatment device (10), and a transmitting unit (111) for transmitting the measurement data associated with inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to a server (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a communication unit, an air treatment device, a communication system for an air treatment device, and a communication method for an air treatment device. Background Art

[0002] The device described in Patent Document 1 includes an air quality measurement device and a wireless terminal. The air quality measurement device detects the type, concentration, temperature, humidity, and fine dust of various gases in the atmosphere and derives air quality measurements based on the detected data. The air quality measurement device (measurement device) transmits the air quality measurements (measurement data) to the wireless terminal. The wireless terminal includes a display unit. The display unit displays the air quality measurements, a description of the situation corresponding to the air quality measurements, and a response plan.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-527051 Summary of the Invention

[0004] -Technical problem to be solved by the invention-

[0005] However, the measurement data does not include information for identifying the measurement location of the measurement data. Therefore, the wireless terminal, which is a device receiving the measurement data, cannot identify the measurement location of the measurement data based on the received measurement data.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to enable determination of a measurement location of measurement data obtained by a measurement device.

[0007] -Technical solutions for solving technical problems-

[0008] The first aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 is provided in an air treatment device 10. The communication unit 11 includes a receiving unit 111 and a transmitting unit 111. The receiving unit 111 receives measurement data transmitted from a movable measurement device 20 that is separately provided from the air treatment device 10. The transmitting unit 111 transmits the measurement data, associated with unique information about the air treatment device 10, to a server 30.

[0009] In the first aspect, communication unit 11 transmits measurement data associated with unique information of air treatment device 10 to server 30. Server 30 can determine the measurement location of measurement data obtained by measurement device 20 based on unique information of air treatment device 10.

[0010] A second aspect of the present disclosure is based on the first aspect and is characterized in that: the communication unit 11 further includes a storage unit 112, and the storage unit 112 stores the measurement data.

[0011] In the second aspect, the communication unit is capable of storing data transmitted from the measuring device.

[0012] The third aspect of the present disclosure is based on the second aspect and is characterized in that when the storage process of storing the measurement data in the storage unit 112 is completed, the sending unit 111 sends information indicating that the storage process is completed to the measuring device 20.

[0013] In the third aspect, the measurer can know that the transmission process of the measurement data to the communication unit 11 is completed.

[0014] The fourth aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the first to third aspects, and is characterized in that: the communication unit 11 further includes a control unit 113, and the control unit 113 associates the measurement data with the inherent information by assigning the inherent information to the measurement data.

[0015] In the fourth aspect, since the measurement data and the unique information are associated with each other by the control unit 113 , it is possible to easily add information for specifying the measurement point to the measurement data.

[0016] The fifth aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the first to third aspects and is characterized in that: the sending unit 111 sends the inherent information to the measuring device 20, and the receiving unit 111 receives the measurement data sent from the measuring device 20 and associated with the inherent information.

[0017] In the fifth aspect, the communication unit 11 can acquire the measurement data associated with the unique information from the measurement device 20 .

[0018] A sixth aspect of the present disclosure is characterized in that, based on any one of the first to fifth aspects, the communication unit 11 communicates with the measurement device 20 via wireless communication with a horizontal communication distance of 2 m to 10 m.

[0019] In the sixth aspect, when measurement data is sent from the measuring device 20 to the communication unit 11, it is possible to suppress the measurement data from being sent to the communication unit 11 of another air treatment device 10, which is located at a location separated from the measurement location of the measuring device 20 (for example, on a floor different from the floor where the measurement location of the measuring device 20 is located in a building).

[0020] The seventh aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the first to sixth aspects and is characterized in that the inherent information of the air treatment device 10 includes floor information of the floor where the air treatment device 10 is located, location information of the location where the air treatment device 10 is located, and at least one of the identification information of the air treatment device 10.

[0021] The eighth aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the first to seventh aspects and is characterized in that the receiving unit 111 receives the following data as the measurement data, which represents at least one of the temperature, humidity, CO concentration, CO2 concentration, dust concentration, airflow, illumination, noise, and VOC concentration in the object space where air treatment is performed by the air treatment device 10.

[0022] In the eighth aspect, the communication unit 11 can receive measurement data indicating the environment of the target space, such as temperature and humidity.

[0023] The ninth aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the first to eighth aspects and is characterized in that: the receiving unit 111 also receives status data representing the status of the air treatment device 10 from the status acquisition device 12 provided in the air treatment device 10, and the sending unit 111 also sends the status data associated with the inherent information to the server 30.

[0024] In the ninth aspect, the status data of the air treatment device associated with the unique information can be transmitted to the server 30 .

[0025] A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is based on the ninth aspect and is characterized in that: the state data includes image data representing the internal state of the air treatment device 10.

[0026] In the tenth aspect, the internal state of the air treatment device ( 10 ) can be monitored by the server ( 30 ).

[0027] The eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an air treatment device 10 . The air treatment device 10 is characterized in that the air treatment device 10 includes the communication unit 11 .

[0028] The twelfth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a communication system 100 for an air treatment device 10. The communication system 100 for an air treatment device 10 is characterized in that the communication system 100 includes the communication unit 11, the server 30, and the measurement device 20.

[0029] In the twelfth aspect, the communication unit 11 sends the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device 10 to the server 30, so that the server 30 can easily determine the measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the measuring device 20 based on the inherent information of the air treatment device 10.

[0030] A thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a communication system 100 for an air treatment device 10. The communication system 100 for the air treatment device 10 is characterized in that the communication system 100 includes the communication unit 11, the server 30, the measurement device 20, and the status acquisition device 12, and the server 30 generates a report including the measurement data and the status data that are consistent with the inherent information.

[0031] In the thirteenth aspect, the server ( 30 ) can create a report including measurement data and status data corresponding to the same air treatment device ( 10 ).

[0032] The fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure is based on the twelfth aspect or the thirteenth aspect, and is characterized in that: the measuring device 20 includes a communication unit 24 and an operating unit 23, the communication unit 24 communicates with the communication unit 11, and the operating unit 23 accepts a selection operation of selecting the communication unit 11 for communication connection with the measuring device 20 from a plurality of the communication units 11 located within the communication range of the communication unit 24, the measurement data of the measuring device 20 is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device 10, and the air treatment device 10 includes the communication unit 11 selected by the operating unit 23.

[0033] In the fourteenth aspect, the measurer can establish a communication connection between a desired communication unit 11 among the plurality of communication units 11 and the measurement device 20 by operating the operation unit 23 .

[0034] The fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure is based on the twelfth aspect or the thirteenth aspect, and is characterized in that: the measuring device 20 includes a communication unit 24 and a control unit 26, the communication unit 24 communicates with the communication unit 11, and the control unit 26 selects the communication unit 11 that is communicatively connected to the measuring device 20 from the multiple communication units 11 located within the communication range of the communication unit 24, the measurement data of the measuring device 20 is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device 10, and the air treatment device 10 includes the communication unit 11 selected by the control unit 26.

[0035] In the fifteenth aspect, when there are multiple communication units 11 within the communication range of the communication unit 24, the control unit 26 selects the communication unit 11 that is communicatively connected to the measuring device 20, thereby saving the measurer the trouble of selecting the communication unit 11 that is communicatively connected to the measuring device 20.

[0036] A sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a communication method for an air treatment device 10. The communication method for the air treatment device 10 uses a communication unit 11 provided in the air treatment device 10. The communication method for the air treatment device 10 is characterized in that the communication method includes: a step in which a receiving unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives measurement data transmitted from a movable measuring device 20 that is separately provided from the air treatment device 10; a step in which a control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 associates the measurement data with inherent information of the air treatment device 10 by assigning the measurement data to the measurement data; and a step in which the sending unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the measurement data associated with the inherent information to a server 30.

[0037] In the sixteenth aspect, the communication unit 11 sends the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device 10 to the server 30, so that the server 30 can easily determine the measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the measuring device 20 based on the inherent information of the air treatment device 10.

[0038] A seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a communication method for an air treatment device 10. The communication method for the air treatment device 10 uses a communication unit 11 provided in the air treatment device 10. The communication method for the air treatment device 10 is characterized in that the communication method includes: a step in which a transmitting unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits unique information of the air treatment device 10 to a movable measuring device 20 provided separately from the air treatment device 10; a step in which a receiving unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives measurement data of the measuring device 20 associated with the unique information; and a step in which the transmitting unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the measurement data associated with the unique information to a server 30.

[0039] In the seventeenth aspect, the communication unit 11 can transmit the measurement data transmitted from the measurement device 20 and associated with the unique information to the server 30 .

[0040] The eighteenth aspect of the present disclosure is based on the sixteenth aspect or the seventeenth aspect, and is characterized in that: the communication method also includes: a step in which the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 stores the measurement data; and a step in which the sending unit 111 of the communication unit 11 sends completion information to the measuring device 20, and the completion information is information indicating that the storage processing of storing the measurement data in the storage unit 112 has been completed.

[0041] In the eighteenth aspect, the measurer can know that the transmission process of the measurement data to the communication unit 11 has been completed by confirming the completion information received by the measurement device 20 .

[0042] The nineteenth aspect of the present disclosure is based on any one of the fourteenth to sixteenth aspects, and is characterized in that: the communication method of the air treatment device 10 also includes: in order to enable the measuring device 20 to send the measurement data to the communication unit 11, the sending part 111 of the communication unit 11 sends connection permission information to the measuring device 20 allowing the measuring device 20 to communicate with the communication unit 11, and in order to send the measurement data from the communication unit 11 to the server 30, the sending part 111 of the communication unit 11 sends a request information to the server 30 requesting the server 30 to communicate with the communication unit 11.

[0043] In the nineteenth aspect, since the communication unit transmits connection permission information to the measurement device and request information to the server, the communication unit 11 can obtain measurement data from the measurement device 20 without waiting for a response from the server 30 regarding communication permission in response to the request information. This allows the person measuring to transmit measurement data from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11 even when communication between the server 30 and the communication unit 11 is difficult. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing the configuration of a communication system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing management information.

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an air handling device and a state acquisition device.

[0047] Figure 4 : is a flowchart showing the status data transmission process.

[0048] Figure 5 This is a flowchart showing a first example of measurement data transmission processing.

[0049] Figure 6 This is a flowchart showing a second example of the measurement data transmission process.

[0050] Figure 7 This is a flowchart showing a third example of the measurement data transmission process.

[0051] Figure 8 This is a flowchart showing a fourth example of the measurement data transmission process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same or corresponding parts in the drawings are marked with the same reference numerals, and the specific details and the effects thereof will not be described repeatedly.

[0053] (First embodiment)

[0054] Reference Figure 1 Next, a communication system 100 of the air treatment device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, the communication system 100 of the air treatment device 10 may be referred to as the communication system 100 . Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the communication system 100.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system 100 includes an air treatment device 10 , a measuring device 20 , and a server 30 .

[0056] In the first embodiment, the air handling device 10 is an air conditioning device having at least one of a heating function for increasing the temperature of air and a cooling function for decreasing the temperature of air. The air handling device 10 includes a communication unit 11 and a state acquisition device 12.

[0057] The communication unit 11 includes a communication unit 111 , a storage unit 112 , and a control unit 113 .

[0058] The communication unit 111 includes a communication module such as a LAN card, and communicates with the server 30 via a network such as the Internet.

[0059] The communication unit 111 also includes a wireless communication module for communicating with the measuring device 20. The wireless communication module is a device that complies with a short-range wireless communication standard such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) (registered trademark). In a first embodiment, the communication unit 111 communicates with the measuring device 20 via wireless communication with a horizontal communication distance of more than 2m and less than 10m. As a result, when measurement data is sent from the measuring device 20 to the communication unit 11, it is possible to suppress the measurement data from being sent to the communication unit 11 of other air treatment devices 10, which are arranged at a location separated from the measurement location of the measuring device 20 (for example, on a different floor in a building from the floor where the measurement location of the measuring device 20 is located). It should be noted that, as the communication method adopted when the communication unit 111 and the measuring device 20 communicate with each other, a wireless communication method above the 2.4GHz frequency band is preferred. Specific examples of wireless communication methods in the 2.4 GHz band and above include ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee (registered trademark), and specific low-power radio.

[0060] The communication unit 111 is connected to the status acquisition device 12 and can communicate with the status acquisition device 12. For example, the communication unit 111 may include a communication port and establish a wired connection with the status acquisition device 12 via the communication port and a communication cable connected to the communication port. The communication unit 111 may also establish a wireless connection with the status acquisition device 12 using a communication method such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) (including BLE) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark) (Wireless Fidelity).

[0061] The storage unit 112 includes a primary storage device (e.g., semiconductor memory) such as flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), and random access memory (RAM), and may also include a secondary storage device (e.g., a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid-state drive (SSD), a secure digital (SD) memory card, or a universal serial bus (USB) flash memory). The storage unit 112 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 113.

[0062] The storage unit 112 stores the inherent information X of the air treatment device 10. The inherent information X includes, for example, any one of the floor information of the floor where the air treatment device 10 is located, the location information of the location where the air treatment device 10 is located, and the identification information of the air treatment device 10. The floor information refers to the floor of the building (e.g., a building) where the air treatment device 10 is located. The location information refers to the location where the air treatment device 10 is located, such as the latitude, longitude, and altitude, or the west floor in the building. The identification information of the air treatment device 10 includes, for example, the ID information of the air treatment device 10, the serial number information of the air treatment device 10, and at least one of the security key. The control unit 113 includes a processor such as a CPU and an MPU. The control unit 113 controls each part of the communication unit 11 by executing the computer program stored in the storage unit 112.

[0063] The state acquisition device 12 includes, for example, a camera and / or a memory. The state acquisition device 12 monitors the state of the air treatment device 10 and acquires state data indicating the state of the air treatment device 10.

[0064] The status data may also include image data indicating the status inside the housing of the air treatment device 10. In this case, the status acquisition device 12 includes a camera that captures the inside of the housing of the air treatment device 10 to acquire image data indicating the status inside the housing as status data.

[0065] The status data may also include operating data of the air handling device 10 (such as the execution history of the cooling / heating operation menu and the thermostat on / off status history). In this case, the status acquisition device 12 includes a memory that stores the operating data of the air handling device 10 to acquire the operating data as the status data.

[0066] The operating data of the air treatment device 10 may include, for example, operation history of actuators installed in the air treatment device 10 or detection results of sensors.

[0067] The state acquisition device 12 further includes a communication module for communicating with the communication unit 11 and can be connected to the communication unit 11 in a wired or wireless manner. The state acquisition device 12 sends the acquired state data to the communication unit 11.

[0068] The memories of the communication unit 11 and the status acquisition device 12 may be built-in devices disposed inside the housing of the air treatment device 10, or external devices disposed outside the housing of the air treatment device 10. The communication unit 11 and the status acquisition device 12 may each be installed in the air treatment device 10 when the air treatment device 10 leaves the factory, or may be added to the air treatment device 10 later.

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, the measuring device 20 includes a detection unit 21 , a display unit 22 , an operation unit 23 , a communication unit 24 , a storage unit 25 , and a control unit 26 .

[0070] The detection unit 21 is a device with an environmental sensing function. It detects measurement values ​​representing the environment of a target space (indoor) where air is treated by the air treatment device 10, and generates measurement data indicating these measurement values. In the first embodiment, the detection unit 21 detects measurement values ​​representing at least one of the following: temperature, humidity, CO concentration, CO2 concentration, dust concentration, airflow, illuminance, noise, and volatile organic compound (VOC) concentration in the target space, and generates measurement data indicating these measurement values.

[0071] The display unit 22 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel. The display unit 22 displays, for example, an operation screen of the measuring device 20 and information (measurement data) showing the detection results of the detection unit 21. The operation unit 23 receives instructions for the measuring device 20 from the outside. The operation unit 23 includes, for example, a touch panel provided on the display unit 22 and operation buttons. The communication unit 24 also includes a wireless communication module for communicating with the communication unit 11. The communication unit 24 includes a wireless communication module that complies with a short-range wireless communication standard such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) (registered trademark). The communication unit 24 is paired with the communication unit 11 so as to wirelessly connect to the communication unit 11 using, for example, a USB dongle. The storage unit 25 includes a main storage device such as a flash memory, ROM, and RAM, and may also include an auxiliary storage device. The storage unit 25 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 26. The storage unit 25 includes a processor such as a CPU and an MPU. The control unit 26 controls the various parts of the measuring device 20 by executing the computer programs stored in the storage unit 25.

[0072] The measuring device 20 is a device that is separately installed from the air handling device 10 and is capable of movement. In other words, the measuring device 20 is a movable device. After transporting the measuring device 20 to the target space, the measurer uses the measuring device 20 to measure the target space. As a result, the measuring device 20 detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space. The measurement work in the target space is performed regularly in accordance with regulations (laws), such as relevant regulations for ensuring a sanitary environment in a building (referred to as the Building Sanitation Management Law). The measurer is, for example, a maintenance worker, a metering worker, or a user. The main body of the mobile measuring device 20 is not limited to a measurer, and may also be, for example, a self-propelled robot.

[0073] The server 30 manages the air treatment device 10. The server 30 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33. The communication unit 31 includes a communication module such as a LAN card. The communication unit 31 communicates with the air treatment device 10 via a network such as the Internet. The storage unit 32 includes a main storage device such as a flash memory, ROM, and RAM, and may also include an auxiliary storage device. The storage unit 32 stores various computer programs executed by the control unit 33. The storage unit 32 stores management information Y for managing the air treatment device 10. Figure 2 As shown, management information Y includes, for example, information that associates identification information of air treatment device 10 with information indicating the installation location of air treatment device 10 (floor information, location information, etc.). Control unit 33 includes a processor such as a CPU and an MPU. Control unit 33 controls various components of server 30 by executing computer programs stored in storage unit 32. Server 30 may be a dedicated server, a virtual private server (VPS), or a cloud server distributed over a network.

[0074] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 , an example of the air treatment device 10 and the state acquisition device 12 is described. Figure 3 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of the air treatment device 10 and the state acquisition device 12 .

[0075] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, in the first embodiment, the status acquisition device 12 is a camera. The air handling device 10 includes a housing 13 of an indoor unit, a fan 14, a heat exchanger 15, and a water collection pan 16. Inside the housing 13, the fan 14, the heat exchanger 15, the water collection pan 16, and the camera serving as the status acquisition device 12 are provided. The fan 14 sends indoor air into the interior of the housing 13. The heat exchanger 15 exchanges heat between the air sent into the interior of the housing 13 by the fan 14 and the refrigerant. The water collection pan 16 receives condensed water generated near the heat exchanger. The camera, i.e., the status acquisition device 12, captures an image of the water collection pan 16 to acquire image data representing the status of the water collection pan 16. The status acquisition device 12 then transmits the image data representing the status of the water collection pan 16 to the communication unit 11. The image data representing the status of the water collection pan 16 is an example of the status data of the air handling device 10.

[0076] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the status data sending process is explained. Figure 4 2 is a flowchart showing a status data transmission process. The status data transmission process is a process for communication unit 11 to transmit status data of air treatment device 10 (more specifically, first associated data including the status data) to server 30.

[0077] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in step S1 , the state acquisition device 12 acquires state data of the air treatment device 10 .

[0078] In step S2, state acquisition device 12 transmits state data of air treatment device 10 to communication unit 11. As a result, communication section 111 of communication unit 11 receives the state data.

[0079] In step S3 , the control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 adds the unique information X to the measurement data, thereby creating first associated data that associates the unique information X with the status data of the air treatment device 10 .

[0080] In step S4, the communication unit 111 of the communication means 11 transmits the first related data to the server 30. As a result, the communication unit 31 of the server 30 receives the first related data.

[0081] In step S5, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores the first related data. As a result, the status data transmission process ends. The server 30 manages the air treatment device 10 based on the first related data.

[0082] In the first embodiment, the state acquisition device 12 acquires the state data of the air treatment device 10 at predetermined intervals (for example, weekly or monthly). Then, the state data transmission process shown in steps S1 to S5 is performed at predetermined intervals.

[0083] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the first example of measurement data sending processing is explained. Figure 5 1 is a flowchart showing a first example of the measurement data transmission process. The measurement data transmission process is a process for the communication unit 11 to transmit the measurement data of the measurement device 20 (more specifically, the second associated data including the measurement data) to the server 30.

[0084] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in step S101, the detection unit 21 of the measurement device 20 detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space and generates measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where the air treatment device 10 performs air treatment such as temperature adjustment.

[0085] In step S102, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits data transmission request information to the communication unit 11. As a result, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives the data transmission request information.

[0086] The data transmission request information is information for the measurement device 20 to request the communication unit 11 to establish a communication connection with the measurement device 20. The measurement device 20 transmits the data transmission request information in order to transmit measurement data to the communication unit 11.

[0087] In step S103, the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the request information and the connection permission key to the server 30. As a result, the communication section 31 of the server 30 receives the request information and the connection permission key.

[0088] The request information is information that the communication unit 11 sends to request the server 30 to establish a communication connection with the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 sends the request information to transmit (upload) measurement data to the server 30. The connection permission key is information that indicates permission for the communication unit 11 to establish a communication connection with the measurement device 20. The connection permission key includes, for example, encrypted password information.

[0089] In step S104, the communication unit 31 of the server 30 transmits the permission information to the communication unit 11. As a result, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives the permission information.

[0090] The permission information is a response to the request information and is information indicating that the communication connection between the server 30 and the communication unit 11 is permitted.

[0091] In step S105, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits a connection permission key, a response to the data transmission request information (see step S102), to the measurement device 20. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the connection permission key, and the measurement device 20 establishes a communication connection with the communication unit 11. Establishing a communication connection means that electronic information, such as measurement data, can be sent and received, and that processing based on this electronic information (e.g., the processing shown in steps S106 to S108) can be performed.

[0092] In step S106, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits the measurement data to the communication unit 11. As a result, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives the measurement data. For example, when the measurement device 20 receives the connection permission key (see step S105), data transmission permission information may be displayed on the display unit 22 of the measurement device 20. This data transmission permission information indicates that the measurement data can be transmitted. In this case, the measurer confirms that the data transmission permission information is displayed on the display unit 22 and operates the operation unit 23 to perform the process shown in step S106. It should be noted that when the measurement device 20 receives the connection permission key, the process shown in step S106 may be performed by the control unit 26 of the measurement device 20 controlling the communication unit 24 without the measurer's action (operation of the operation unit 23).

[0093] In step S107 , the control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 adds the unique information X to the measurement data, thereby creating second related data in which the unique information X and the measurement data are associated.

[0094] In step S108, the communication unit 111 of the communication means 11 transmits the second association data and the connection permission key to the server 30. As a result, the communication unit 31 of the server 30 receives the second association data and the connection permission key.

[0095] In step S109, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines whether the connection permission key received with the request information in step S103 matches the connection permission key received with the second associated data in step S108. If the connection permission keys match ("Yes" in step S109), the process moves to step S110. If the connection permission keys do not match, the first instance of the measurement data transmission process ends. It should be noted that if the connection permission keys do not match, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines that the second associated data received in step S108 is erroneous data and does not use the second associated data in the report generation described below.

[0096] In step S110, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores the second related data. As a result, the first example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0097] -Effects of the First Embodiment-

[0098] Above, as reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 As described, in step S108, the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 sends the measurement data (second associated data) associated with the inherent information X of the air treatment device 10 to the server 30. As a result, the control section 33 of the server 30 can easily determine or infer the measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the measuring device 20 based on the inherent information X. In a case where the inherent information X includes information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device 10 such as floor information and position information, the control section 33 of the server 30 determines the installation location of the air treatment device 10 included in the inherent information X as the measurement location of the measurement data. In a case where the inherent information X consists only of the identification information of the air treatment device 10, the control section 33 of the server 30 determines the installation location of the air treatment device 10 included in the inherent information X as the measurement location of the measurement data. In a case where the inherent information X is composed only of the identification information of the air treatment device 10, the control section 33 of the server 30 determines the installation location of the air treatment device 10 included in the management information Y (refer to Figure 2 ), the installation location of the air treatment device 10 associated with the identification information of the air treatment device 10 included in the unique information X is determined as the measurement location of the measurement data.

[0099] Furthermore, in step S107, the control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 associates the measurement data with the unique information X. As a result, information for specifying the measurement point can be easily added to the measurement data.

[0100] Furthermore, the control unit 33 of the server 30 can identify the measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the measurement device 20 based on the unique information X. This eliminates the need for a surveyor to determine the measurement location of the measurement data (e.g., creating information associating the measurement data with information indicating the measurement location) when performing measurement data measurement. Consequently, the surveyor can easily perform measurement data measurement. Furthermore, when an administrator of the server 30 manages measurement data on the server 30, they can easily identify the location of the measurement data based on the unique information X.

[0101] ―Preparing a report―

[0102] It should be noted that the control unit 33 of the server 30 can also be used in the status data transmission process (see Figure 4 ) stored in the storage unit 32 (status data associated with the inherent information X), and in the first example of the measurement data transmission process (see Figure 5) is used to create a report based on the second associated data (measurement data associated with the unique information X) stored in the storage unit 32. The report is data that must be submitted to a prescribed agency (for example, a public agency such as a health center) in accordance with regulations (laws), such as laws and regulations for ensuring a sanitary environment within buildings (abbreviated as the Building Sanitation Management Law).

[0103] The report includes measurement data and status data that are consistent with the associated unique information X.

[0104] In addition, the report also includes information indicating the measurement location of the measurement data. In the report, the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device 10 included in the unique information X is used as the information indicating the measurement location of the measurement data. It should be noted that when the unique information X consists only of the identification information of the air treatment device 10 and does not include the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device 10, the unique information X will be included in the management information Y (refer to Figure 2 ) is used as the measurement location of the measurement data in the report.

[0105] Since the status data included in the first associated data (refer to Figure 4 ) and the measurement data included in the second associated data (refer to Figure 5 ) are each associated with unique information X. Therefore, the control unit 33 of the server 30 can easily determine the measurement data and status data to be used for report generation by comparing the unique information X associated with the measurement data and status data, respectively. Specifically, the control unit 33 of the server 30 uses the measurement data and status data with the same unique information X as the data for report generation. As a result, the control unit 33 of the server 30 can easily generate a report containing the measurement data and status data corresponding to the same air treatment device 10.

[0106] Furthermore, until now, surveyors had to record the measurement location each time they measured data, which was a cumbersome task. However, in the first embodiment, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines the measurement location based on the unique information X, eliminating the need for surveyors to record the measurement location. As a result, report generation can be simplified.

[0107] (Second embodiment)

[0108] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 , a second example of measurement data sending processing is described. Figure 6This is a flowchart showing a second example of the measurement data transmission process. In the first example of the measurement data transmission process, the second associated data is created by the communication unit 11. In contrast, in the second example of the measurement data transmission process, the second associated data is created by the measurement device 20, which is different from the first example.

[0109] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, in step S201 , the detection unit 21 of the measurement device 20 detects a measurement value indicating the environment of the target space and generates measurement data indicating the measurement value.

[0110] In step S202 , the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits data transmission request information to the communication unit 11 .

[0111] In step S203 , the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the request information and the connection permission key to the server 30 .

[0112] In step S204 , the communication section 31 of the server 30 transmits the permission information to the communication unit 11 .

[0113] In step S205, the communication unit 111 of the communication means 11 transmits the unique information X and the connection permission key to the measurement device 20. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the unique information X and the connection permission key.

[0114] In step S206 , the control unit 26 of the measurement device 20 creates second associated data by associating the unique information X with the measurement data.

[0115] In step S207, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits the second associated data to the communication unit 11. As a result, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives the second associated data.

[0116] In step S208 , the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the second association data and the connection permission key to the server 30 .

[0117] In step S209, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines whether the connection permission key received with the request information in step S203 matches the connection permission key received with the second associated data in step S208. If the connection permission keys match ("Yes" in step S209), the process proceeds to step S210. If the connection permission keys do not match ("No" in step S209), the second example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0118] In step S210, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores the second related data. As a result, the second example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0119] -Effects of the Second Embodiment-

[0120] Above, as reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 As described above, in step S207, the measurement device 20 transmits the measurement data (second associated data) associated with the unique information X to the communication unit 11. Therefore, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 does not need to process the second associated data transmitted from the measurement device 20 and can transmit the second associated data as is to the server 30. As a result, the accuracy of the measurement data included in the second associated data can be ensured.

[0121] (Third embodiment)

[0122] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7 , the third example of measurement data sending processing is described. Figure 7 The third example of the measurement data transmission process is a modified example of the first example of the measurement data transmission process. Figure 5 ), if permission information (upload permission for uploading measurement data to the server 30) has not been sent from the server 30, measurement data cannot be sent from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11. In contrast, in the third example of the measurement data transmission process, measurement data can be sent from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11 even if permission information has not been sent from the server 30, which is different from the first example.

[0123] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in step S301 , the detection unit 21 of the measurement device 20 detects a measurement value indicating the environment of the target space and generates measurement data indicating the measurement value.

[0124] In step S302 , the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits data transmission request information to the communication unit 11 .

[0125] In step S303, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit transmits the connection permission key to the measurement device 20 and transmits the request information and the connection permission key to the server 30. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the connection permission key, and the communication unit 31 of the server 30 receives the request information and the connection permission key.

[0126] In step S304 , the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits the measurement data to the communication unit 11 .

[0127] In step S305 , the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 stores the measurement data.

[0128] In step S306, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits first completion information to the measurement device 20. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the first completion information. The first completion information indicates that the process of storing the measurement data in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 is completed.

[0129] In step S307, the display unit 22 of the measurement device 20 displays the first completion information. As a result, even if the measurement data has not yet been sent to the server 30, the measurer can confirm that the measurement work of the measurement data by the measurement device 20 is completed by checking the display content of the display unit 22.

[0130] In step S308 , the communication section 31 of the server 30 transmits the permission information to the communication unit 11 .

[0131] In step S309 , the control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 creates second associated data by associating the unique information X with the measurement data.

[0132] In step S310 , the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the second association data and the connection permission key to the server 30 .

[0133] In step S311, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines whether the connection permission key received with the request information in step S303 matches the connection permission key received with the second associated data in step S310. If the connection permission keys match ("Yes" in step S311), the process proceeds to step S312. If the connection permission keys do not match ("No" in step S311), the third example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0134] In step S312, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores the second related data. As a result, the third example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0135] -Effects of the Third Embodiment-

[0136] Above, as reference Figure 1 and Figure 7As described above, in step S305, the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 stores the measurement data. Therefore, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 can transmit the measurement data to the server 30 at a regular communication timing. Furthermore, by transmitting the measurement data to the server 30 at a regular communication timing, the communication unit 111 can reduce the frequency of communication between the communication unit 11 and the server 30, thereby reducing communication costs.

[0137] Furthermore, by storing the measurement data in the storage unit 112, the communication unit 11 does not need to transmit the received measurement data to the server 30 every time it receives measurement data from the measurement device 20. Instead, the communication unit 11 can transmit the measurement data to the server 30 during periods when the line is not busy or when transmitting other data (e.g., status data (image data of the water tray camera image)) to the server 30. As a result, the measurement data can be efficiently transmitted to the server 30.

[0138] Furthermore, when the storage process of the measured data in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 is completed in step S305, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits first completion information to the measurement device 20 in step S306, indicating the completion of the storage process. This allows the measurer to confirm that the measurement data has been stored in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 by confirming that the measurement device 20 has received the first completion information. Consequently, the measurer can complete the measurement process as soon as the measurement device 20 has transmitted the measurement data to the communication unit 11, without having to wait at the measurement location until the measurement data is transmitted to the server 30.

[0139] Furthermore, in step S303, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits a connection permission key (connection permission information) that permits the communication unit 11 to establish a communication connection between the measurement device 20 and the communication unit 11, and transmits a request information to the server 30 requesting the server 30 to establish a communication connection between the communication unit 11 and the measurement device 20. Thus, the communication unit 11 can obtain measurement data from the measurement device 20 without waiting for a response (permission information) from the server 30 regarding communication permission in response to the request information (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 7 In this way, even when the communication line between the server 30 and the communication unit 11 is busy and the communication unit 11 is having difficulty communicating with the server 30, the measurer can still send measurement data from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11. As a result, the measurer can send measurement data from the measurement device 20 without having to wait until the communication between the server 30 and the communication unit 11 is restored, thus facilitating the transmission of measurement data.

[0140] (Fourth embodiment)

[0141] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 8 , the fourth example of measurement data sending processing is described. Figure 8 4 is a flowchart showing a fourth example of the measurement data transmission process. The fourth example of the measurement data transmission process is a modified example of the second example of the measurement data transmission process. Figure 6 ), if permission information has not yet been sent from the server 30, the second associated data (measurement data and unique information X) cannot be sent from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11. In contrast, in the fourth example of the measurement data transmission process, the second associated data can be sent from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11 even if permission information has not yet been sent from the server 30, which is different from the second example.

[0142] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, in step S401 , the detection unit 21 of the measurement device 20 detects a measurement value indicating the environment of the target space and generates measurement data indicating the measurement value.

[0143] In step S402 , the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits data transmission request information to the communication unit 11 .

[0144] In step S403, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the unique information X and the connection permission key to the measurement device 20, and transmits the request information and the connection permission key to the server 30. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the unique information X and the connection permission key, and the communication unit 31 of the server 30 receives the request information and the connection permission key.

[0145] In step S404 , the control unit 26 of the measurement device 20 creates second associated data by associating the unique information X with the measurement data.

[0146] In step S405 , the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 transmits the second associated data to the communication unit 11 .

[0147] In step S406 , the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 stores the second associated data.

[0148] In step S407, the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the second completion information to the measurement device 20. As a result, the communication unit 24 of the measurement device 20 receives the second completion information. The second completion information indicates that the process of storing the second related data in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11 is completed.

[0149] In step S408, the display unit 22 of the measurement device 20 displays the second completion information. As a result, even if the second related data including the measurement data has not yet been transmitted to the server 30, the measurer can confirm that the measurement work of the measurement data performed by the measurement device 20 has been completed by checking the display content of the display unit 22.

[0150] In step S409 , the communication section 31 of the server 30 transmits the permission information to the communication unit 11 .

[0151] In step S410 , the communication section 111 of the communication unit 11 transmits the second association data and the connection permission key to the server 30 .

[0152] In step S411, the control unit 33 of the server 30 determines whether the connection permission key received with the request information in step S403 matches the connection permission key received with the second associated data in step S410. If the connection permission keys match ("Yes" in step S411), the process proceeds to step S412. If the connection permission keys do not match ("No" in step S411), the fourth example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0153] In step S412, the storage unit 32 of the server 30 stores the second related data. As a result, the fourth example of the measurement data transmission process ends.

[0154] -Effects of the Fourth Embodiment-

[0155] The fourth embodiment has the same effects as those of the second and third embodiments, and therefore description of the effects will be omitted.

[0156] (Other embodiments)

[0157] While the embodiments and modifications are described above, it is understood that various changes (e.g., (1) to (10)) may be made to the methods and specific circumstances without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. The embodiments and modifications described above may be appropriately combined and replaced as long as they do not affect the functionality of the disclosed object.

[0158] (1) In each of the second to fourth embodiments, the control unit 33 of the server 30 may use the state data transmission process (see Figure 4 ) in the first associated data stored in the storage unit 32, and in each of the second to third examples of the measurement data transmission process (see Figures 6 to 8 ) to create a report based on the second related data stored in the storage unit 32.

[0159] (2) In the third embodiment (refer to Figure 7 ), the measurement data is stored in the storage unit 112 (see step S305). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, when the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 receives the measurement data (see step S304), the control unit 113 of the communication unit 11 creates second associated data and stores the created second associated data in the storage unit 112.

[0160] (3) In step S103 of the first embodiment (see Figure 5 ), step S203 of the second embodiment (refer to Figure 6 ), step S303 of the third embodiment, and step S403 of the fourth embodiment, the unique information X may be sent from the communication unit 11 to the server 30 together with the request information. In other words, in each of steps S103, S203, S303, and S403, instead of sending the connection permission key to the server 30, the unique information X may be sent to the server 30.

[0161] In this case, in each of step S108 of the first embodiment, step S208 of the second embodiment, step S310 of the third embodiment, and step S410 of the fourth embodiment, when the second association data is transmitted from the communication unit 11 to the server 30 , the connection permission key may not be transmitted.

[0162] In this case, in step S109 (see Figure 5 ), step S209 of the second embodiment (refer to Figure 6 In each of steps S109, S209, S311, and S411 of the third embodiment, a determination is made as to whether the unique information X transmitted along with the request information matches the unique information X included in the second related data. If the unique information X matches ("Yes" in each of steps S109, S209, S311, and S411), the second related data is stored in the storage unit 32 of the server 30 (see steps S110, S210, S312, and S412). On the other hand, if the unique information X does not match ("No" in each of steps S109, S209, S311, and S411), each process (each of the first to fourth examples of the measurement data transmission process) ends.

[0163] (4) In the first to fourth embodiments, the configuration for pairing the communication unit 11 with the measuring device 20 is not particularly limited. For example, the communication units 11 of the air treatment units 10 within the communication range of the communication unit 24 of the measuring device 20 may be displayed on the display unit 22 of the measuring device 20. When a plurality of communication units 11 are displayed, the measurer operates the operation unit 23 to select a communication unit 11 from the plurality of communication units 11 to be communicatively connected to the measuring device 20. In this case, the measurer may select the communication unit 11 from the plurality of communication units 11 that is closest to the measuring device 20. Alternatively, the process of selecting the communication unit 11 to be communicatively connected to the measuring device 20 may be performed by the control unit 26 of the measuring device 20, rather than by the measurer. In this case, the control unit 26 of the measuring device 20 selects the communication unit 11 based on, for example, a predetermined control program configured to select the communication unit 11 from the plurality of communication units 11 that is closest to the measuring device 20.

[0164] In addition, the storage unit 25 of the measuring device 20 may also store an application that causes the communication unit 24 to operate as follows: when the communication unit 11 is within the communication range of the communication unit 24 of the measuring device 20, the communication unit 24 starts accessing the communication unit 11 to send measurement data.

[0165] (5) In the first to fourth embodiments, there is no particular limitation on the configuration for enabling communication between the measuring device 20 and the communication unit 11. The measuring device 20 may wirelessly communicate with the communication unit 11 using a communication method such as near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), or infrared point-to-point communication (IrDA).

[0166] In the first to fourth embodiments, when the first to fourth examples of the measurement data transmission process are performed (see Figures 5 to 8 ), the measurer may also perform wired communication between the measuring device 20 and the communication unit 11 by connecting the communication unit 24 of the measuring device 20 to the communication unit 111 of the communication unit 11 via a communication cable or the like.

[0167] (6) The air treatment device may be configured to include at least one of a humidity control device, a ventilation device, and an air purifier. The humidity control device controls the humidity of the air in the target space. The ventilation device ventilates the target space. The air purifier purifies the air in the target space.

[0168] (7) The server 30 may also be a device capable of storing the received measurement data in the same file format as when it was received. Figure 5 ), step S210 (refer to Figure 6 ), step S312 (refer to Figure 7 ), and step S412 (refer to Figure 8 ) in each step, the validity of the measurement data stored in the storage unit 25 of the server 30 can be effectively ensured.

[0169] (8) The words “first”, “second”, “third”, etc. mentioned above are only used to distinguish the sentences containing the above words, and do not limit the number or order of the sentences.

[0170] (9) Figure 5 In the first embodiment shown, after the communication unit 11 receives the measurement data (see step S106), it is further possible to perform a process of storing the measurement data in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11, a process of transmitting the first completion information from the communication unit 11 to the measurement device 20, and a process of displaying the first completion information on the display unit 22 of the measurement device 20. That is, in the first embodiment, after the process shown in step S106 (see step S106) is performed, Figure 5 ) can also be processed as shown in step S305 to step S307 (refer to Figure 7 As a result, even when the measurement data has not yet been sent to the server 30, the measurer can confirm the display content of the display unit 22 and know that the measurement data transmission work from the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11 has been completed, thereby completing the measurement work.

[0171] (10) Figure 6 In the second embodiment shown, after the communication unit 11 receives the second associated data (see step S207), it is further possible to perform a process of storing the second associated data in the storage unit 112 of the communication unit 11, a process of transmitting the second completion information from the communication unit 11 to the measurement device 20, and a process of displaying the second completion information on the display unit 22 of the measurement device 20. That is, in the second embodiment, after the process shown in step S207 (see step S207) is performed, Figure 6 ) can also be processed as shown in step S406 to step S408 (refer to Figure 8As a result, even when the measurement data has not yet been sent to the server 30, the measurer can confirm the display content of the display unit 22 and know that the transmission of the second related data by the measurement device 20 to the communication unit 11 has been completed, thereby completing the measurement operation.

[0172] Industrial Applicability

[0173] In summary, the present disclosure is useful for a communication unit, an air treatment device, a communication system for an air treatment device, and a communication method for an air treatment device.

[0174] - Explanation of symbols -

[0175] 10 Air handling unit

[0176] 11 Communication Unit

[0177] 12 Status acquisition device

[0178] 20 measuring devices

[0179] 30 servers

[0180] 111 Communication Unit (Sending Unit, Receiving Unit)

[0181] 112 Storage Department

[0182] 113 Control Department

Claims

1. A communication unit, the communication unit being a communication unit (11) provided in an air handling device (10), characterized in that: The communication unit (11) includes a receiving unit (111), a sending unit (111) and a storage unit (112). The receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from a measuring device (20), wherein the measuring device (20) is a movable device provided separately from the air treatment device (10). The transmitting unit (111) transmits the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and the identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), The storage unit (112) stores the measurement data, The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The measuring device (20) or the communication unit (11) of the air treatment device (10) generates the measurement data associated with the inherent information, When the storage process of storing the measurement data in the storage unit (112) is completed, the transmitting unit (111) transmits information indicating that the storage process has been completed to the measurement device (20). The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

2. A communication unit, the communication unit being a communication unit (11) provided in an air handling device (10), characterized in that: The communication unit (11) includes a receiving part (111) and a sending part (111), The receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from a measuring device (20), wherein the measuring device (20) is a movable device provided separately from the air treatment device (10). The transmitting unit (111) transmits the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and the identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The transmitting unit (111) transmits the unique information to the measuring device (20), and the measuring device (20) generates the measurement data associated with the unique information. The receiving unit (111) receives the measurement data associated with the unique information and transmitted from the measurement device (20). The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

3. A communication unit, the communication unit being a communication unit (11) provided in an air handling device (10), characterized in that: The communication unit (11) includes a receiving part (111) and a sending part (111), The receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from a measuring device (20), wherein the measuring device (20) is a movable device provided separately from the air treatment device (10). The transmitting unit (111) transmits the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and the identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The measuring device (20) or the communication unit (11) of the air treatment device (10) generates the measurement data associated with the inherent information, The receiving unit (111) further receives status data indicating the status of the air treatment device (10) from a status acquisition device (12) provided in the air treatment device (10). The sending unit (111) further sends the status data associated with the unique information to the server (30). The state data includes image data representing the internal state of the air treatment device (10), The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

4. The communication unit according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The communication unit (11) further includes a storage unit (112) that stores the measurement data.

5. The communication unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the storage process of storing the measurement data in the storage unit (112) is completed, the transmission unit (111) transmits information indicating that the storage process has been completed to the measurement device (20).

6. The communication unit according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The transmitting unit (111) transmits the unique information to the measuring device (20), The receiving unit (111) receives the measurement data associated with the unique information and transmitted from the measurement device (20).

7. The communication unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The receiving unit (111) further receives status data indicating the status of the air treatment device (10) from a status acquisition device (12) provided in the air treatment device (10). The sending unit (111) further sends the status data associated with the unique information to the server (30).

8. The communication unit according to claim 7, wherein: The state data includes image data indicating the internal state of the air treatment device (10).

9. The communication unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The communication unit (11) further includes a control unit (113) configured to associate the measurement data with the inherent information by assigning the inherent information to the measurement data.

10. The communication unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The communication unit (11) communicates with the measuring device (20) via wireless communication with a horizontal communication distance of 2 m to 10 m.

11. The communication unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The receiving unit (111) receives the following data as the measurement data, which represents at least one of the temperature, humidity, CO concentration, CO2 concentration, dust concentration, airflow, illumination, noise and VOC concentration in the target space where air treatment is performed by the air treatment device (10).

12. An air treatment device, characterized in that: The air handling device comprises the communication unit (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A communication system for an air handling device, characterized in that: The communication system of the air handling device comprises the communication unit (11) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the server (30), and the measuring device (20).

14. A communication system for an air handling device, characterized in that: The communication system of the air treatment device comprises the communication unit (11) according to any one of claims 3, 7 and 8, the server (30), the measuring device (20), and the state acquisition device (12). The server (30) generates a report including the measurement data and the status data that match the unique information.

15. The communication system for an air treatment device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The measuring device (20) includes a communication unit (24) and an operating unit (23), The communication unit (24) communicates with the communication unit (11). The operation unit (23) receives a selection operation for selecting the communication unit (11) to be communicatively connected to the measuring device (20) from among the plurality of communication units (11) within the communication range of the communication unit (24). The measurement data of the measuring device (20) is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10), and the air treatment device (10) includes the communication unit (11) selected by the operation unit (23).

16. The communication system for an air treatment device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The measuring device (20) includes a communication unit (24) and a control unit (26), The communication unit (24) communicates with the communication unit (11). The control unit (26) selects the communication unit (11) for communication connection with the measuring device (20) from the plurality of communication units (11) located within the communication range of the communication unit (24), The measurement data of the measuring device (20) is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10), and the air treatment device (10) includes the communication unit (11) selected by the control unit (26).

17. A communication system for an air handling device, characterized in that: The communication system of the air treatment device comprises a communication unit (11) and a measuring device (20), The communication unit (11) includes a receiving unit (111) and a sending unit (111), wherein the receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from the measuring device (20), the measuring device (20) being a device that is separately installed from the air treatment device (10) and capable of movement, and the sending unit (111) sending the measurement data associated with inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the communication unit (11) is installed in the air treatment device (10), the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) including at least one of an installation location of the air treatment device (10) and identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), and the measuring device (20) being a movable device that detects a measurement value representing an environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space by itself, and generates the measurement data indicating the measurement value. The target space is a space where air treatment is performed by the air treatment device (10). The measuring device (20) or the communication unit (11) of the air treatment device (10) generates the measurement data associated with the inherent information, The measuring device (20) includes a communication unit (24) and an operating unit (23), The communication unit (24) communicates with the communication unit (11). The operation unit (23) receives a selection operation for selecting the communication unit (11) to be communicatively connected to the measuring device (20) from among the plurality of communication units (11) within the communication range of the communication unit (24). The measurement data of the measuring device (20) is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10), the air treatment device (10) including the communication unit (11) selected by the operation unit (23), The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

18. A communication system for an air handling device, characterized in that: The communication system of the air treatment device comprises a communication unit (11) and a measuring device (20), The communication unit (11) includes a receiving unit (111) and a sending unit (111), wherein the receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from the measuring device (20), wherein the measuring device (20) is a movable device that is separately installed from the air treatment device (10), and the sending unit (111) sends the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the communication unit (11) is installed in the air treatment device (10), and the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes the installation location of the air treatment device (10). , and at least one piece of identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), the measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to a target space, and generates the measurement data indicating the measurement value, the target space being a space where air treatment is performed by the air treatment device (10), the measuring device (20) or the communication unit (11) of the air treatment device (10) generating the measurement data associated with the inherent information, The measuring device (20) includes a communication unit (24) and a control unit (26), The communication unit (24) communicates with the communication unit (11). The control unit (26) selects the communication unit (11) for communication connection with the measuring device (20) from the plurality of communication units (11) located within the communication range of the communication unit (24), The measurement data of the measuring device (20) is associated with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10), and the air treatment device (10) includes the communication unit (11) selected by the control unit (26), The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

19. A communication system for an air handling device, characterized in that: The communication system of the air treatment device comprises a communication unit (11) and a measuring device (20), The communication unit (11) is arranged in a corresponding air treatment device (10) among a plurality of air treatment devices (10), The measuring device (20) is separately provided from the plurality of air treatment devices (10) and is movable. The plurality of air treatment devices (10) respectively correspond to the plurality of communication units (11), The plurality of communication units (11) respectively include a receiving unit (111) and a sending unit (111), wherein the receiving unit (111) receives measurement data sent from the measuring device (20), and the sending unit (111) sends the measurement data associated with the inherent information of the corresponding air treatment device (10) to the server (30), wherein the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and the identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with the information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10), wherein the measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space by itself, and generates the measurement data indicating the measurement value, wherein the target space refers to a space where air is treated by the air treatment device (10), and the measuring device (20) or the communication unit (11) of the air treatment device (10) generates the measurement data associated with the inherent information. The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

20. A communication method for an air treatment device, using a communication unit (11) provided in the air treatment device (10), characterized in that: The communication method of the air treatment device includes: The receiving unit (111) of the communication unit (11) receives measurement data transmitted from a movable measuring device (20) that is separately provided from the air treatment device (10); The control unit (113) of the communication unit (11) associates the measurement data with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) by assigning the measurement data to the inherent information; The step of transmitting the measurement data associated with the unique information to the server (30) by the transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11); The storage unit (112) of the communication unit (11) stores the measurement data; and The transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11) transmits completion information to the measuring device (20), wherein the completion information indicates that storage processing of the measurement data in the storage unit (112) is completed. The inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10). The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

21. A communication method for an air treatment device, using a communication unit (11) provided in the air treatment device (10), characterized in that: The communication method of the air treatment device includes: The receiving unit (111) of the communication unit (11) receives measurement data transmitted from a movable measuring device (20) that is separately provided from the air treatment device (10); The control unit (113) of the communication unit (11) associates the measurement data with the inherent information of the air treatment device (10) by assigning the measurement data to the inherent information; a step of transmitting the measurement data associated with the unique information to a server (30) by a transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11); and The steps of: in order for the measuring device (20) to transmit the measurement data to the communication unit (11), the transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11) transmits connection permission information to the measuring device (20) for allowing the measuring device (20) to establish a communication connection with the communication unit (11); and in order for the measurement data to be transmitted from the communication unit (11) to the server (30), the transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11) transmits request information to the server (30) for requesting the server (30) to establish a communication connection with the communication unit (11), The inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10). The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

22. A communication method for an air treatment device, using a communication unit (11) provided in the air treatment device (10), characterized in that: The communication method of the air treatment device includes: a step in which a transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11) transmits inherent information of the air treatment device (10) to a movable measuring device (20) provided separately from the air treatment device (10); a step in which a receiving unit (111) of the communication unit (11) receives the measurement data of the measurement device (20) associated with the unique information; and The step of transmitting the measurement data associated with the unique information to the server (30) by the transmitting unit (111) of the communication unit (11), The inherent information of the air treatment device (10) includes at least one of the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and identification information of the air treatment device (10) associated with information indicating the installation location of the air treatment device (10). The measuring device (20) is a movable device that detects a measurement value representing the environment of the target space by being transported to or moving to the target space on its own, and generates the measurement data representing the measurement value in association with the inherent information. The target space is a space where air is processed by the air processing device (10). The server (30) can determine a measurement location of the measurement data obtained by the movable measurement device (20) based on the inherent information associated with the installation location of the air treatment device (10) and corresponding to the measurement data of the measurement value.

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