Air conditioning system, method for setting air conditioning system, and program

Abstract

This air conditioning system comprises: one or a plurality of air conditioners; a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal comprising a reflection unit that collectively wirelessly transmits setting information associated with an operation of at least one among the air conditioners and the operation terminals to a plurality of selected operation terminals capable of wireless communication, thereby reflecting the same setting information in the plurality of operation terminals.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning system, a method for setting an air conditioning system, and a program.

[0002] Priority is claimed to Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-189390, filed November 28, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.Background Art

[0003] PTL 1 describes an example of a system in which setting information of a remote controller (hereinafter, referred to as a remote controller) that is an operation terminal of an air conditioner is changed by using an application (application program) for changing setting information of an air conditioner. In the system described in PTL 1, transmission information is generated based on the setting information of the first remote controller, and the generated transmission information is set in the second remote controller.Citation ListPatent Literature

[0004] [PTL 1] Japanese Patent No. 6775685Summary of InventionTechnical Problem

[0005] However, in the system described in PTL 1, when transmitting and receiving transmission information, it is necessary to operate the operation terminal or a portable terminal to bring the operation terminal and the portable terminal into a communicable state. Here, the communicable state is a state in which a connection process for communication is completed and information can be transmitted and received. In addition, in a case where the portable terminal transmits the transmission information to another operation terminal, it is necessary to make the other operation terminal and the portable terminal communicable with each other after disconnecting the communication with the currently connected operation terminal. Therefore, in the system described in PTL 1, when the setting information or the like is transmitted from the portable terminal to the plurality of operation terminals, an operation for switching the connection for communication is required to be performed a plurality of times, and there is a problem in that further improvement in workability is required.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide an air conditioning system, a method for setting an air conditioning system, and a program, in which workability in a setting operation can be improved.Solution to Problem

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, an air conditioning system according to the present disclosure includes one or a plurality of air conditioners; a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal including a reflecting unit that wirelessly transmits setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.

[0008] A method for setting an air conditioning system according to the present disclosure, by using one or a plurality of air conditioners, a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals, the method includes a step of wirelessly transmitting setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch from the portable terminal to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.

[0009] A program according to the present disclosure causes a computer, by using one or a plurality of air conditioners, a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals, to execute a step of wirelessly transmitting setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch from the portable terminal to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.Advantageous Effects of Invention

[0010] According to the air conditioning system, the method for setting the air conditioning system, and the program of the present disclosure, it is possible to improve the workability in the setting operation.Brief Description of Drawings

[0011] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of a remote controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of a portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (air conditioner operation screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (selection screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (menu screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a reflecting unit according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (batch reflection screen or the like) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (batch reflection screen or the like) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a computer according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Description of Embodiments

[0012] Hereinafter, an air conditioning system, a method for setting an air conditioning system, and a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of a remote controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of a portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (air conditioner operation screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (selection screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display example (menu screen) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a reflecting unit according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Figs. 9 and 10 are schematic diagrams showing a display example (batch reflection screen or the like) of the portable terminal according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a computer according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. In each drawing, the same reference numerals will be assigned to the same or corresponding configurations, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.(Configuration of Air Conditioning System)

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1, an air conditioning system 1 according to the present embodiment includes air conditioners 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3, remote controllers 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, and 10-6 as operation terminals of the air conditioners 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3, and portable terminals 30-1 and 30-2. In the following description, when collectively referring to the air conditioners 20-1 to 20-3, they are referred to as an air conditioner 20. When collectively referring to the remote controllers 10-1 to 10-6, they are referred to as a remote controller 10. When collectively referring to the portable terminals 30-1 and 30-2, they are referred to as a portable terminal 30. The number of each of the configurations is not limited to the case shown in Fig. 1, and the air conditioning system 1 may include one or a plurality of air conditioners 20, a plurality of remote controllers 10, and at least one portable terminal 30. In addition, in the following description, the air conditioner is also referred to as an air conditioner.

[0014] Each air conditioner 20 includes one or a plurality of indoor units 21 and one outdoor unit 22. The indoor unit 21 is connected to the outdoor unit 22 by a communication line 24 and is connected to the remote controller 10 by a communication line 23. Each air conditioner 20 is operated by one or a plurality of remote controllers 10. The air conditioners 20-1 and 20-2 each include one indoor unit 21 and one outdoor unit 22, and one remote controller 10-1 or 10-2 is connected to one indoor unit 21. In addition, the air conditioner 20-3 includes three indoor units 21 and one outdoor unit 22. One of the indoor units 21 is connected to two remote controllers 10-3 and 10-4, while the other indoor unit 21 is connected to one remote controller 10-5 and the remaining indoor unit 21 is connected to one remote controller 10-6. In a case where the plurality of remote controllers 10 are connected to single indoor unit 21, for example, a difference can be set in an operation item, an operation range, or the like by setting one of the remote controllers 10 as a master remote controller and the other as a slave remote controller.

[0015] The remote controller 10 controls the operation of the air conditioner 20 or the remote controller 10 itself based on the setting information related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner 20 or the remote controller 10. In the present embodiment, the setting information includes, for example, an instruction to operate or stop the air conditioner 20, a setting of an operation mode (cooling operation, heating operation, dehumidification operation, blowing operation, automatic operation, or the like), a setting value of a setting temperature, an air volume, a wind direction, or the like, a setting of a setting range of the air volume or the wind direction, a setting value of an on or off of a timer or a setting value of a time, a switching of an on or off of each function such as a high power operation or an energy saving operation, a restriction of a possibility of changing a setting for each operation item, information about a date, a person in charge, a contact, or the like on which the air conditioner 20 is installed, and the like.

[0016] Fig. 2 shows a configuration example of the remote controller 10. The remote controller 10 can be configured using, for example, a computer such as a microcomputer, and includes the following units as functional configurations configured by a combination of hardware such as a computer, peripheral components, and peripheral devices and software such as a program executed by the computer. That is, the remote controller 10 includes an input and output unit 11, a wireless communication unit 12, a wired communication unit 13, a setting unit 14, and a storage unit 15 as functional configurations. The input and output unit 11 includes, for example, a configuration in which a plurality of operation buttons and a display device or the like, or an input device such as a touch panel and a display device are combined, or an input and output device or the like by voice or the like. The remote controller 10 may not include the input and output unit 11. The wireless communication unit 12 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information, operation information indicating the operation states of the indoor unit 21 and the outdoor unit 22, and the like) to and from the portable terminal 30 using, for example, short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and stores the received setting information in the storage unit 15 as setting information 151 or stores the transmitted operation information in the storage unit 15 as operation information 152, for example. In the present embodiment, the operation information includes, for example, an operation time, an operation mode, detection values of various sensors, a date and time or an error code detected when a problem occurs, and the like. The wired communication unit 13 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information 151, operation information 152 of the indoor unit 21 or the outdoor unit 22, and the like) to and from the indoor unit 21. The setting unit 14 sets (generates) predetermined setting information based on an input operation of a user (general user, administrator, service person, or the like) using the input and output unit 11, and stores the setting information in the storage unit 15 as the setting information 151, or stores the setting information in the storage unit 15 as the setting information 151 based on a control signal from the wireless communication unit 12 or the wired communication unit 13, or transmits the setting information to the indoor unit 21 via the wired communication unit 13. In addition, the storage unit 15 stores setting information 151, operation information 152, and the like.

[0017] The portable terminal 30 can be configured using, for example, a portable communication terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, a portable information processing device, or the like, and includes the following units as a functional configuration configured by a combination of hardware such as a computer, peripheral components, and peripheral devices included in the portable communication terminal and the information processing device, and software such as a program (application) executed by the computer. That is, the portable terminal 30 includes an input and output unit 31, a wireless communication unit 32, a setting unit 33, a reflecting unit 34, a saving unit 35, a reading unit 36, a mode changing unit 37, and a storage unit 38 as functional configurations. In the present embodiment, the application according to the present embodiment executed by the portable terminal 30 is referred to as a setting information change application.

[0018] The input and output unit 31 includes, for example, a configuration in which an input device such as a touch panel and a display device are combined, an input and output device or the like using voice or the like. The input and output unit 31 displays, for example, a predetermined screen, and inputs predetermined input information or displays predetermined output information while changing the screen according to an input operation for the screen.

[0019] The wireless communication unit 32 transmits and receives predetermined information (setting information, operation information, and the like) to and from the remote controller 10, for example, using short-range wireless communication.

[0020] The setting unit 33 sets (generates) predetermined setting information based on an input operation of a user (general user, administrator, service person, or the like) using the input and output unit 31 and stores the setting information in the storage unit 38 as setting information 381, or transmits the setting information 381 stored in the storage unit 38 to the remote controller 10 via the wireless communication unit 32.

[0021] The reflecting unit 34 wirelessly transmits, for example, the setting information 381 stored in the storage unit 38 in batch to the plurality of remote controllers 10 that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information 381 on the plurality of remote controllers 10 (in the present embodiment, this process is referred to as a batch reflection process). For example, after receiving an execution instruction for batch transmission, the reflecting unit 34 reflects the setting information 381 on the plurality of remote controllers 10 via one-to-one wireless communication while sequentially and automatically switching the remote controllers 10 serving as communication counterparts.

[0022] The saving unit 35 saves the setting information 381 transmitted to the plurality of remote controllers 10 in the storage unit 38 as the setting information 382. In addition, the saving unit 35 saves, for example, the operation information 383 related to the operation of the air conditioner 20 received from the remote controller 10 in the storage unit 38 together with the setting information 382. The setting information 381 is, for example, a file temporarily stored in the storage unit 38, and the setting information 382 and the operation information 383 are, for example, files saved in the storage unit 38 until being erased. In addition, a part or all of the storage unit 38 may be a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with another user, a storage area used by an e-mail server, an e-mail client application, or the like for storing attachment files of the e-mail, a storage area for a file uploaded using a social networking service (SNS), or the like.

[0023] The reading unit 36 reads the setting information 382 that is stored in the storage unit 38 by the other portable terminal 30, and stores the setting information 381, the setting information 382, and the like in the storage unit 38, for example. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the reading unit 36 of the portable terminal 30-2 reads the setting information 382 saved in the saving unit 35 of the portable terminal 30-1 and stores the setting information 382 in the storage unit 38 of the portable terminal 30-2 as, for example, the setting information 381.

[0024] The mode changing unit 37 sets (or changes) the management mode (general user mode, administrator mode, service mode, or the like) of the user using the application based on, for example, the authentication information or the like at the time when the user logs in to the application. In this case, the privilege increases in the order of the general user mode, the administrator mode, and the service mode (the highest privilege).

[0025] The storage unit 38 stores the setting information 381, the plurality of pieces of setting information 382, the plurality of pieces of operation information 383, information related to a user in the application, information related to the setting of the application, and the like.(Operation Example of Air Conditioning System)

[0026] Next, an operation example of the air conditioning system 1 described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 will be described with reference to Figs. 4 to 10. The process shown in Fig. 4 is a process that is started when the setting information change application is activated in the portable terminal 30. When the setting information change application is activated in the portable terminal 30, for example, the mode changing unit 37 reads user information and sets, for example, a management mode (step S101). Next, the wireless communication unit 32 connects to the remote controller 10 (step S102). In a case where there are a plurality of the remote controllers 10 capable of communication in step S102, the wireless communication unit 32 connects to, for example, the remote controller 10 selected by the user, the remote controller 10 having the strongest signal strength, the remote controller 10 connected most recently in the past, or the like. Next, the input and output unit 31 displays the air conditioner operation screen (step S103).

[0027] Fig. 5 shows an example of an air conditioner operation screen displayed in step S103. The air conditioner operation screen C100 shown in Fig. 5 includes a menu button C101, a setting temperature and room temperature display icon C102, an operation start and stop switching button C103, a setting temperature increase button C104, a setting temperature decrease button C105, a cooling operation selection button C106, a dehumidification operation selection button C107, a blowing operation selection button C108, a heating operation selection button C109, an automatic operation selection button C110, an air volume setting button C111, a wind direction (up / down) setting button C112, a wind direction (left / right) setting button C113, a selection button C114 for a setting information input screen, and the like. In addition, in a case where the menu button C101 is clicked, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the menu screen can be selected as an example. Here, the setting information input screen is a screen for inputting the setting information on the air conditioner 20 or the remote controller 10. It is assumed that, for example, in the selection button C114 on the setting information input screen, a screen (installation setting) for setting the setting information at the time of installation of the air conditioner 20, a screen (remote controller setting) for setting the setting information to be set in the remote controller 10, a screen (remote controller initial setting) for setting an initial value of the setting information to be set in the remote controller 10, and the like can be selected. The menu screen will be described later.

[0028] For example, in step S103, it is assumed that the user selects the installation setting from the selection button C114 of the setting information input screen on the air conditioner operation screen C100 (steps S104 to S106). In this case, the input and output unit 31 reads the previous value or the initial value of the selection screen (step S109) and displays the selection screen (step S110). Fig. 6 shows an example of a selection screen displayed in step S110.

[0029] The selection screen B10 shown in Fig. 6 is an example of a screen that is displayed when the installation (tab B17) is selected from the selection button C114 of the setting information input screen, and includes buttons B 11 to B 16 and the like. The button B11 is a button for calling up a menu screen. The button B12 is a button indicating the date at the time of installation, and the screen for changing the date can be called up by tapping the button B 12. The button B 13 is a button indicating the name of the person in charge, and the screen for changing the name of the person in charge can be called up by tapping the button B13. The button B14 is a button indicating the phone number of the contact, and the screen for changing the phone number of the contact can be called up by tapping the button B14. The button B 15 is a button indicating the e-mail address of the contact, and the screen for changing the e-mail address of the contact can be called up by tapping the button B15. In addition, the button B 16 is a button for transmitting to the connected remote controller 10 and setting the setting information.

[0030] In addition, the contents (selection contents) that can be selected on the setting information input screen in step S104 can be changed depending on the management mode. In addition, in Fig. 4, in a case where the selection content (step S105) is the remote controller setting (step S107) and the remote controller initial setting (step S108), the process after the selection is not shown.

[0031] When the buttons B 11 to B 16 and the like are clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input and output unit 31 displays a screen for editing the input content corresponding to the clicked item, edits the content according to the input operation of the user (step S112), and displays the selection screen B10 again (step S110). In addition, when the button B16 is clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input and output unit 31 transmits the current setting information from the wireless communication unit 32 to the connected remote controller 10 (step S113), and ends the process. In addition, when the button B11 is clicked on the selection screen B10 (step S111), the input and output unit 31 displays, for example, a menu screen and selects the next process content according to the input operation of the user (step S114). Fig. 7 shows an example (menu screen A10) of a menu screen displayed in step S114.

[0032] The menu screen A10 shown in Fig. 7 includes buttons A11 to A17. The button A11 is a button for closing the menu screen. The button A12 represents identification information of the connected remote controller 10 (in this example, the remote controller 10-1 in Fig. 1), and a change process of the connected remote controller is started by tapping the button A12. The button A13 displays the current state of the management mode of the user (general user in this example), and a change process of the management mode is started by tapping the button. The button A14 is a button for starting a batch reflection process. The button A15 is a button for starting a reading process of the setting information 382. The button A16 is a button for starting a saving process of the setting information 382. The button A17 is a button for starting a change process of the setting of the application.

[0033] The input and output unit 31 selects the next operation content based on, for example, the operation on the menu screen A10 shown in Fig. 7 (steps S114 to S115).

[0034] In a case where the button A12 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 displays a predetermined screen for the change process of the connected remote controller, causes the wireless communication unit 32 to execute the process for changing the connected remote controller in accordance with an input operation of the user (step S116), and displays the air conditioner operation screen C100 after the change process is completed (step S122).

[0035] In addition, in a case where the button A13 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 causes the mode changing unit 37 to execute the change process of the management mode (step S117), and displays the air conditioner operation screen C100 after the change process is completed (step S122).

[0036] In addition, in a case where the button A14 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 causes the reflecting unit 34 to execute the batch reflection process (step S118), and displays the screen of the originating source after the batch reflection process is completed (step S123).

[0037] In addition, in a case where the button A15 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 causes the reading unit 36 to execute the reading process of the setting information 382 (step S119), and displays the selection screen B10 after the reading process is completed (Step S124). In step S119, for example, the reading unit 36 displays a setting screen for a reading destination or the like on the input and output unit 31, sets the setting information 382 to be read and a storage area of the information, and when the reading of the setting information 382 is instructed, the reading unit 36 reads the setting information 382 from a predetermined storage area and stores the setting information in the storage unit 38 as the setting information 381, the setting information 382, and the like. As described above, the storage area serving as the reading destination may be, for example, a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with another user, a storage area used by an e-mail server, an e-mail client application, or the like for storing attachment files of the e-mail, a storage area for a file uploaded using an SNS, or the like.

[0038] In addition, when the button A16 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 causes the saving unit 35 to execute the saving process of the setting information 382 (step S120), and displays the selection screen B10 after the saving process is completed (step S124). In step S120, for example, the saving unit 35 displays a setting screen for a saving destination or the like on the input and output unit 31, sets the setting information 382 to be saved and a saving location or the like, and stores the setting information 382 in a predetermined storage area when the saving of the setting information 382 is instructed. As a method of saving, in addition to storing in the storage unit 38, for example, the information may be uploaded to the virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with the other users, attached as an attachment files to the e-mail and sent to a predetermined e-mail address, or uploaded to a predetermined address of SNS. In this case, the storage area serving as the saving destination may be, for example, a virtual storage area formed on a network that can be shared with another user, a storage area used by an e-mail server, an e-mail client application, or the like for storing attachment files of the e-mail, a storage area for a file uploaded using an SNS, or the like.

[0039] In addition, in a case where the button A17 is selected in steps S114 and S115, the input and output unit 31 displays a predetermined screen for a setting change process of the application, executes the process for change the setting of the application in accordance with the input operation of the user (step S121), and displays the screen of the originating source after the change process is completed (step S125).(Batch Reflection Process)

[0040] Next, an example of a batch reflection process by the reflecting unit 34 will be described with reference to Figs. 8 to 10. In a case where the button A14 shown in Fig. 7 is selected in steps S114 and S115 shown in Fig. 4, the reflecting unit 34, for example, as shown in Fig. 8, wirelessly transmits the setting information 381 in batch to the plurality of remote controllers 10 that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information 381 on the plurality of remote controllers 10 (step S118 in Fig. 4).

[0041] In the process shown in Fig. 8, first, the reflecting unit 34 causes the input and output unit 31 to display the batch reflection screen (step S11), and then causes the wireless communication unit 32 to search for the remote controller 10 around the portable terminal 30 and causes the input and output unit 31 to display the remote controller 10 on the batch reflection screen in a list (step S12), and selects the remote controller 10 to be reflected according to the instruction of the user (step S13). Fig. 9 shows an example of the batch reflection screen D100 (D100-1 and D100-2). In the batch reflection screen D100-1 shown in Fig. 9, the button A14 is tapped on the menu screen A10, and six remote controllers 10 (remote controllers 10-1 to 10-6 in Fig. 1) are searched for and displayed in a list as buttons D103 to D108. In addition, the batch reflection screen D100-1 includes a button D101 for ending the batch reflection process, a checkbox D102 for selecting all of the searched remote controllers 10, a button D109 for instructing additional search, and a button D110 for instructing the reflection target to be reflected (referred to as a batch reflection instruction). In addition, in the batch reflection screen D100-2, check marks D111 and D112 are displayed on the button D103 (remote controller 10-1) and the button D104 (remote controller 10-2) selected as the reflection targets.

[0042] Next, the reflecting unit 34 determines whether or not the batch reflection instruction has been issued (determines whether or not the button D110 has been tapped) (step S14), and in a case where the batch reflection instruction has not been issued (step S14: NO), the reflecting unit 34 determines whether or not the return instruction has been issued (determines whether or not the button D101 has been tapped) (step S15), and in a case where the return instruction has not been issued (step S15: NO), the reflecting unit 34 determines whether or not the additional search instruction has been issued (determines whether or not the button D109 has been tapped) (step S17).

[0043] In a case where the additional search instruction has been issued (step S17: YES), the reflecting unit 34 searches for the nearby remote controller 10 again (step S12) and executes the processes after step S13 again. In a case where the additional search instruction has not been issued (step S17: NO), the reflecting unit 34 determines again whether or not the batch reflection instruction has been issued (step S14). In addition, in a case where the return instruction has been issued (step S15: YES), the reflecting unit 34 causes the input and output unit 11 to display the menu screen A10 (step S16).

[0044] On the other hand, in a case where the batch reflection instruction has been issued (step S14: YES), the reflecting unit 34 determines whether or not the setting information 381 is reflected in all of the selected remote controllers 10 (step S18). In a case where the setting information 381 is not reflected on all of the selected remote controllers 10 (step S18: NO), the reflecting unit 34 selects the remote controller 10 on which the setting information 381 is not transmitted (not reflected) and transmits the setting information 381 (step S19), and then executes the determination process of step S18 again. In addition, in a case where the setting information 381 is reflected on all of the selected remote controllers 10 (step S18: YES), the reflecting unit 34 displays the screen of the originating source, displays the transmission result of the setting information 381 on the screen of the originating source (step S20), and ends the process shown in Fig. 8.

[0045] The batch reflection screen D100-3 shown in Fig. 10 shows a state where the setting information 381 is reflected on the remote controller 10-2 after the button D110 is tapped on the batch reflection screen D100-2 and the reflection of the setting information 381 on the remote controller 10-1 is completed. When the batch reflection process is started, for example, the reflecting unit 34 first connects to the remote controller 10-1 at the upper left of the screen and transmits the setting information 381. When the reflection is completed, a check mark D113 is turned on in the button D103 corresponding to the remote controller 10-1. When the reflection on the first remote controller is completed, the reflecting unit 34 switches the connection destination to the second remote controller 10-2 and transmits the setting information 381 in the same manner. While the setting information 381 is being transmitted, a mark D114 indicating the setting is displayed. When the process of transmitting the setting information 381 to all the remote controllers 10 is completed, the number of the remote controllers 10 on which the setting information 381 is successfully reflected and the number of the remote controllers 10 on which the setting information 381 is not successfully reflected are notified by displaying the message C114 on the screen of the originating source. In addition, the remote controller name is also displayed for the remote controller 10 for which the reflection has failed.(Operations and Effects)

[0046] According to the present embodiment, the portable terminal 30 includes the reflecting unit 34 that wirelessly transmits the setting information 381 related to the operation of at least one of the air conditioner 20 or the remote controller 10 in batch to the plurality of remote controllers 10 that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information 381 on the plurality of remote controllers 10. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to manually switch the communication connection, and the workability in the setting operation can be improved. In addition, according to the present embodiment, for example, the time for the initial setting of the air conditioning system is shortened, and the serviceability is improved. In addition, the file output of the operation information can improve the efficiency of data analysis, customer report work, and the like.(Other Embodiments)

[0047] Above, the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments, and includes design changes and the like within a scope not departing from the gist of the present disclosure.(Configuration of Computer)

[0048] Fig. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment.

[0049] A computer 90 includes a processor 91, a main memory 92, a storage 93, and an interface 94.

[0050] The remote controller 10 and the portable terminal 30 described above are mounted on the computer 90. The operation of each processing unit described above is stored in the storage 93 in the form of a program. The processor 91 reads the program from the storage 93, loads the program in the main memory 92, and executes the above-described processing according to the program. In addition, the processor 91 secures a storage area corresponding to each storage unit described above in the main memory 92 according to the program.

[0051] The program may be for realizing some of the functions to be exhibited by the computer 90. For example, the program may exhibit a function in combination with another program already stored in a storage or in combination with another program implemented in another device. In another embodiment, the computer may include a custom large scale integrated (LSI) circuit such as a programmable logic device (PLD) in addition to or instead of the above configuration. Examples of the PLD include a programmable array logic (PAL), a generic array logic (GAL), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA). In this case, some or all of the functions realized by the processor may be realized by the integrated circuit.

[0052] Examples of the storage 93 include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc read only memory (DVD-ROM), and a semiconductor memory. The storage 93 may be an internal medium directly connected to a bus of the computer 90, or may be an external medium connected to the computer 90 via the interface 94 or a communication line. In addition, when this program is distributed to the computer 90 via the communication line, the computer 90 that has received the distribution may load the program in the main memory 92, and may execute the above-described processing. In at least one embodiment, the storage 93 is a non-transitory tangible storage medium.<Additional Notes>

[0053] The air conditioning system 1 described in the embodiment is understood as follows, for example. (1) An air conditioning system 1 according to a first aspect includes one or a plurality of air conditioners 20; a plurality of operation terminals (remote controllers 10) that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal 30 including a reflecting unit 34 that wirelessly transmits setting information 381 related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals. According to the present aspect and each of the following aspects, it is possible to improve the workability in the setting operation. (2) The air conditioning system 1 according to a second aspect is the air conditioning system 1 of (1), in which, after receiving an execution instruction for batch transmission (S14), the reflecting unit 34 reflects the setting information on the plurality of operation terminals (remote controllers 10) via one-to-one wireless communication while sequentially and automatically switching the operation terminals serving as communication counterparts. According to the present aspect, the present aspect can be easily realized by using an existing communication technology. (3) The air conditioning system 1 according to a third aspect is the air conditioning system 1 of (1) or (2), in which the portable terminal 30 further includes a saving unit 35 that saves the setting information 381 transmitted to the plurality of operation terminals (remote controller 10) in a predetermined storage unit 38. According to the present aspect, the setting information 382 set previously can be effectively used. (4) The air conditioning system 1 according to a fourth aspect is the air conditioning system 1 of (1) to (3), in which the portable terminal 30 (30-2) further includes a reading unit 36 that reads the setting information 382 stored in the storage unit 38 by another portable terminal 30 (30-1). According to the present aspect, for example, a plurality of users can easily share the setting work. (5) The air conditioning system 1 according to a fifth aspect is the air conditioning system 1 of (3) or (4) that refers to (3), in which the saving unit saves, together with the setting information, operation information related to operation of the air conditioner received from the operation terminal. According to the present aspect, the operation information related to the operation of the air conditioner can be easily used. Industrial Applicability

[0054] According to the above-described aspect, the workability in the setting operation can be improved.Reference Signs List

[0055] 1: air conditioning system 10, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6: remote controller 30, 30-1, 30-2: portable terminal 31: input and output unit 32: wireless communication unit 33: setting unit 34: reflecting unit 35: saving unit 36: reading unit 38: storage unit 381, 382: setting information 383: operation information

Claims

1. An air conditioning system comprising: one or a plurality of air conditioners; a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal including a reflecting unit that wirelessly transmits setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.

2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1, wherein, after receiving an execution instruction for batch transmission, the reflecting unit reflects the setting information on the plurality of operation terminals via one-to-one wireless communication while sequentially and automatically switching the operation terminals serving as communication counterparts.

3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2, wherein the portable terminal further includes a saving unit that saves the setting information transmitted to the plurality of operation terminals in a predetermined storage unit.

4. The air conditioning system according to claim 3, wherein the portable terminal further includes a reading unit that reads the setting information transmitted to the plurality of operation terminals by another portable terminal.

5. The air conditioning system according to claim 4, wherein the saving unit saves, together with the setting information, operation information related to operation of the air conditioner received from the operation terminal.

6. A method for setting an air conditioning system by using one or a plurality of air conditioners, a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals, the method comprising: a step of wirelessly transmitting setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch from the portable terminal to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.

7. A program for causing a computer, by using one or a plurality of air conditioners, a plurality of operation terminals that remotely operate the one or plurality of air conditioners; and a portable terminal that wirelessly communicates with the plurality of operation terminals, to execute: a step of wirelessly transmitting setting information related to an operation of at least one of the air conditioner or the operation terminal in batch from the portable terminal to a plurality of operation terminals that are capable of wireless communication and are selected to reflect the same setting information on the plurality of operation terminals.

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