Indoor device

Abstract

To provide an indoor device including at least an air conditioner capable of appropriately maintaining the temperature of a place at which a person exists by not only inhibiting an elderly person or the like from getting a heat broke but also preventing an indoor temperature from becoming too high or too low.SOLUTION: A tablet of an indoor device transmits an on command signal from a communication part to a remote controller at a time point when a detection temperature detected by a temperature detector exceeds a setting target temperature range, the remote controller receiving the on command signal transmits an on signal to an air conditioner to turn on the air conditioner, also transmits an off command signal from the communication part to the remote controller after the elapse of a set time from a time point when the detection temperature comes into the setting target temperature range, and the remote controller receiving the off command signal transmits an off signal to the air conditioner to solve the problem by turning off the air conditioner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an indoor device including at least an air conditioner and a remote controller, and preferably further including at least one of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air purifier. [Background technology]

[0002] Currently, indoor devices, including air conditioners (hereafter simply referred to as air conditioners), are controlled manually via a dedicated remote controller (hereafter simply referred to as remote controller). However, elderly people may be insensitive to temperature, and therefore may not be able to accurately sense when the indoor temperature becomes too high or too low, which may lead to heat stroke or catching a cold that may worsen and become serious. For this reason, in order to prevent heat stroke, it is necessary to make sure that the indoor temperature does not become too high, and in order to prevent a cold from becoming serious, it is necessary to make sure that the indoor temperature does not become too low. To achieve this, it is necessary to automatically control the on / off of air conditioners in order to maintain the indoor temperature within an appropriate set temperature range.

[0003] Patent Document 1 below proposes a stationary remote control that has a temperature sensor added to it in order to automatically control the on / off of an air conditioner. The installed remote control disclosed in Patent Document 1 detects the indoor temperature and the temperature of the cool air discharged from the air conditioner exhaust port using a built-in temperature sensor, and if the detected indoor temperature is above a certain level, it automatically and repeatedly emits an air conditioner operation signal, and if the cool air temperature is detected, it stops emitting the air conditioner operation signal. [Prior art documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7148773 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] By using the stationary remote control disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is highly possible to prevent situations in which the room temperature becomes too high, causing elderly people and others to lose consciousness from heat stroke and even resulting in fatal accidents; however, depending on where the remote control is installed and where people, such as elderly people, are present indoors, it may not necessarily be possible to maintain the temperature at an appropriate level in places where elderly people and others are present. Furthermore, by using the stationary remote control disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to prevent the room temperature from becoming too high, but conversely, there is a problem in that it is not possible to deal with the case where the room temperature becomes too low. Furthermore, to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, precise temperature control of less than 1° C. is necessary, but the stationary remote control disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the problem that it cannot automatically handle this.

[0006] The main object of the present invention is to provide an indoor device including at least an air conditioner that can solve the problems of the conventional technology described above, and can prevent the elderly and others from getting heat stroke, as well as prevent the indoor temperature from becoming too high or too low, and can maintain the temperature in places where people are present at an appropriate temperature, for example, within an accurate range of 1°C or less. Another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor device including an air conditioner as well as at least one of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air purifier, which can maintain indoor temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions at appropriate levels. Another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor device that can operate an air conditioner at an appropriate temperature for an appropriate period of time in order to maintain an appropriate indoor temperature. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the indoor device of the present invention has at least a tablet, a remote control, and an air conditioner, and is an indoor device including an air conditioner controlled by the tablet via the remote control, wherein the tablet is equipped with a temperature detector that detects the indoor temperature, a calculation unit that calculates whether the temperature detected by the temperature detector is within a set target temperature range, and a communication unit that communicates with the remote control, and when the detected temperature detected by the temperature detector exceeds the set target temperature range, the tablet sends an on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control, and the remote control that receives the on command signal sends an on signal to the air conditioner to turn on the air conditioner, and the tablet sends an off command signal from the communication unit to the remote control after a set time has elapsed from the time when the detected temperature enters the set target temperature range, and the remote control that receives the off command signal sends an off signal to the air conditioner to turn off the air conditioner.

[0008] Here, when the detected temperature rises above the upper limit of the set target temperature range, the tablet preferably sends an air conditioning on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control, and the remote control receiving the air conditioning on command signal sends an air conditioning on signal to the air conditioner, and if the air conditioner is set to cooling, turns the air conditioner on as is, or if it is not set to cooling, changes the setting of the air conditioner to cooling and turns it on. In addition, it is preferable that when the detected temperature falls below the lower limit of the set target temperature range, the tablet sends a heating on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control, and the remote control receiving the heating on command signal sends a heating on signal to the air conditioner, and if the air conditioner is set to heating, turns the air conditioner on as is, or if it is not set to heating, changes the setting of the air conditioner to heating and turns it on. Moreover, the set time is preferably preset in the tablet.

[0009] It is also preferable to have many types of air conditioners installed in the same room and / or in other rooms assumed to have similar temperature environments, and many types of remote controls for controlling each of the many types of air conditioners, and to have the tablet register the many types of remote controls, control the many types of remote controls simultaneously, and control the many types of air conditioners linked to the many types of remote controls. Here, controlling the many types of air conditioners via dedicated remote controls with the tablet can be achieved at low cost. Examples include Daikin 2023 and AN22RCS. In addition, the tablet is preferably remotely controlled by a Wi-Fi device, a personal computer, a mobile phone, and a smart speaker. That is, the tablet can be remotely controlled by a Wi-Fi device, a personal computer, a mobile phone, and a smart speaker.

[0010] The indoor device further includes at least one of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air purifier controlled via a remote control or each of the remote controls, the tablet further includes a humidity detector that detects indoor humidity, and the calculation unit further calculates whether the humidity detected by the humidity detector is within a set target humidity range, When the humidity detected by the humidity detector rises above the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a dehumidifier on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or the dehumidifier remote control, and the remote control or the dehumidifier remote control receiving the dehumidifier on command signal transmits an on signal to the dehumidifier to turn on the dehumidifier; when the detected humidity drops and falls within the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a dehumidifier off command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or the dehumidifier remote control after a set time has elapsed, and the remote control or the dehumidifier remote control receiving the dehumidifier off command signal transmits an off signal to the dehumidifier to turn off the dehumidifier; When the detected humidity falls below the set target humidity range, the tablet sends a humidifier on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or the humidifier remote control, and the remote control or the humidifier remote control receiving the humidifier on command signal sends an on signal to the humidifier to turn on the humidifier; and when the detected humidity rises and falls within the set target humidity range, the tablet preferably sends a humidifier off command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or the humidifier remote control after a set time has elapsed, and the remote control or the humidifier remote control receiving the humidifier off command signal sends an off signal to the humidifier to turn off the humidifier.

[0011] In addition, when the air conditioner and / or dehumidifier is turned on, it is preferable that the tablet transmits an air purifier on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or the air purifier remote control, and the remote control or the air purifier remote control that receives the air purifier on command signal transmits an on signal to the air purifier, turning the air purifier on. It is also preferable to provide a timer on the tablet or remote control and to configure the air conditioner as an air conditioner with multiple timer settings.It is also preferable to provide a remote control with multiple timer settings for controlling each of the air conditioners with multiple timer settings.

[0012] The indoor device of the present invention is an indoor device having an air conditioner and a remote control for controlling the on / off of the air conditioner, the remote control having a communication unit that transmits an on signal to turn the air conditioner on and / or an off signal to turn the air conditioner off to the air conditioner, a timer that measures the time from when the air conditioner is turned on to when it is turned off and / or the time from when it is turned off to when it is turned on, a memory unit in which multiple types of off setting times from when the air conditioner is turned on by sending an on signal to the air conditioner to when it is automatically turned off and / or multiple types of on setting times from when the air conditioner is turned off by sending an off signal to the air conditioner to when it is automatically turned on, a selection input unit that selects the off setting time or the on setting time stored in the memory unit, a display unit that displays the off setting time or the on setting time selected by the selection input unit, and a manual input unit that transmits an on signal or an off signal from the communication unit to the air conditioner, and is characterized in that the remote control measures the time with the timer after the air conditioner is turned on or off by the manual input unit of the remote control, and when the time measured by the timer reaches the off setting time or the on setting time selected by the selection input unit, an off signal or an on signal is automatically transmitted from the communication unit to the air conditioner to turn the air conditioner off or on. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, not only can the elderly and the like be prevented from suffering from heat stroke, but also the indoor temperature can be prevented from becoming too high or too low, and the temperature in places where elderly people and the like are present can be kept at an appropriate level, for example, temperature control can be performed to maintain a fine temperature of 1°C or less for a more comfortable indoor environment. In other words, by controlling the air conditioner, it is possible to reduce the risk of elderly people losing consciousness due to heat stroke caused by the room temperature becoming too high, and even reduce the risk of fatal accidents. Furthermore, according to the present invention, in addition to the indoor temperature, the indoor humidity, the air cleanliness, and other environmental conditions can be maintained at appropriate levels. Furthermore, according to the present invention, in order to maintain the indoor temperature at an appropriate level, the air conditioner can be operated at an appropriate temperature for an appropriate period of time. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of an indoor device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a schematic diagram showing the schematic configuration of an air conditioner, a remote control, and a tablet that are indoor devices shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An indoor device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below based on a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the present embodiment is a typical embodiment of the present invention, but is merely an example and does not limit the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an indoor device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] The indoor device 10 shown in FIG. 1 is placed indoors 50 and has at least an air conditioner 20, a remote control 30 dedicated to the air conditioner 20, and a tablet 40 for controlling the air conditioner 20 via the remote control 30. The air conditioner 20 is controlled by the tablet 40 via the remote control 30, and maintains the temperature of the indoor room 50 where people are present at an appropriate level, preferably controlling it to within a range of 1°C or less. In the room 50, the air conditioner 20 is installed in a high place in the room. The remote control 30 is a dedicated remote control for the air conditioner 20, and may be attached to a fixed position in the room 50 that is easy for an operator to reach, for example, on a pillar or wall near the air conditioner, or may be placed in a position suitable for controlling the on / off of the air conditioner 50, or in a position within reach of the operator, for example, on a desk or table in the room 50. The tablet 40 may be placed in a position close to the operator, for example, on a desk or table indoors 50 .

[0017] Here, the air conditioner 20 preferably includes a communication unit 22, an operation unit 24, and a data acquisition unit 26, as shown in FIG. The communication unit 22 communicates with a dedicated remote control 30, preferably by infrared communication, and receives an on signal or an off signal transmitted from the remote control 30. The communication unit 22 may also directly receive remote communication from a personal computer 62 located outdoors 60. When the communication unit 22 receives an on signal from the dedicated remote control 30, the operation unit 24 turns on the air conditioner 20 that is out of operation in accordance with the received on signal to operate it, and when the communication unit 22 receives an off signal from the dedicated remote control 30, the operation unit 24 turns off the air conditioner 20 that is in operation in accordance with the received off signal to suspend operation. In more detail, when the communication unit 22 receives a cooling-on signal from the dedicated remote control 30, it is preferable that if the air conditioner 20 is set to cooling, the operation unit 24 turns on and operates the air conditioner 20 in accordance with the received cooling-on signal, but if the air conditioner 20 is not set to cooling, it is preferable that the operation unit 24 changes the setting of the air conditioner 20 to cooling in accordance with the received cooling-on signal, and then turns on and operates the air conditioner 20.

[0018] On the other hand, when the communication unit 22 receives a heating on signal from the dedicated remote control 30, if the air conditioner 20 is set to heating, it is preferable for the operation unit 24 to turn on and operate the air conditioner 20 as is in accordance with the received heating on signal, but if the air conditioner 20 is not set to heating, it is preferable for the operation unit 24 to change the setting of the air conditioner 20 to heating in accordance with the received heating on signal, and then turn on and operate the air conditioner 20. The data acquisition unit 26 measures and acquires at least the temperature in the vicinity of the air conditioner 20, for example, data on the temperature of the indoor space 50, data on the operating temperature of the air conditioner 20 itself, and data on the operating time, in order to ensure the safety of the air conditioner 20. If the operating temperature data and operating time data become data that cannot ensure safety, it is preferable that the data acquisition unit 26 sends an emergency stop signal to the operation unit 24 to bring the operating air conditioner 20 to an emergency stop. Although not shown, the air conditioner 20 may have a display unit, which may display temperature data in the vicinity of the air conditioner 20 (indoors 50), operating temperature data, and operating time data acquired by the data acquisition unit 26.

[0019] Moreover, the remote control 30 dedicated to the air conditioner 20 preferably has a communication unit 32, a data setting unit 34, and a display unit 36, as shown in FIG. It is preferable that when the communication unit 32 receives an on command signal sent from the tablet 40, it sends an on signal to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20, and when it receives an off command signal sent from the tablet 40, it sends an off signal to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20. When the communication unit 32 receives an air conditioning on command signal transmitted from the tablet 40, it is preferable for it to transmit an air conditioning on signal to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20, and when the communication unit 32 receives a heating on command signal transmitted from the tablet 40, it is preferable for it to transmit a heating on signal to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20.

[0020] It is preferable that the data setting unit 34 sets the temperature around the air conditioner 20 to be reached by operating the air conditioner 20, for example, data on the temperature inside the room 50, or data on the temperature range, and data on the operating time of the air conditioner 20, or data on the operating time range, either manually or by communication from the tablet 40. It is preferable that the display unit 36 ​​displays the reached temperature in the vicinity of the air conditioner 20 set in the data setting unit 34, for example data on the reached temperature indoors 50, or data on the reached temperature range, and data on the operating time of the air conditioner 20, or data on the operating time range, etc. As the air conditioner 20 equipped with such a dedicated remote control 30, any air conditioner and remote control may be used as long as the air conditioner 20 can be controlled by the tablet 40 via the remote control 30, and it may be a commercially available air conditioner or a commercially available dedicated remote control that has been modified so that it can be controlled by the tablet 40. Also, the temperature detector 45 may include a mechanism for adding a separate attachment and may be connected to the tablet 40 via the attachment.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the tablet 40 preferably has a communication section 42, a calculation section 44, a temperature detector 45, a data setting section 46, and a display section 48. The communication unit 42 communicates with the remote control 30, preferably by infrared communication. The temperature detector 45 detects the temperature of the room 50. The calculation unit 44 calculates whether the temperature of the room 50 detected by the temperature detector 45 is within a set target temperature range. The data setting unit 46 sets the set target temperature range and the set time. The display unit 48 displays the detected temperature detected by the temperature detector 45, the set target temperature range set by the data setting unit 46, the set time, etc. Note that such a tablet 40 may be any tablet as long as it can control the dedicated remote control 30 and control the air conditioner 20 via the dedicated remote control.

[0022] The tablet 40 transmits an ON command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 when the temperature detected by the temperature detector 45 exceeds the set target temperature range set by the data setting unit 46. The tablet 40 also transmits an OFF command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 after a predetermined set time set by the data setting unit 46 has elapsed from the time when the detected temperature enters the set target temperature range. Here, the tablet 40 preferably transmits an air conditioning ON command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 when the detected temperature rises above the upper limit of the set target temperature range. Also, the tablet 40 preferably transmits a heating ON command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 when the detected temperature falls below the lower limit of the set target temperature range. It is preferable that the set time that elapses from the time when the detected temperature enters the set target temperature range until the tablet 40 transmits an OFF command signal to the remote control 30 via the communication unit 42 is set in the tablet 40 in advance.

[0023] 1, the tablet 40 of the indoor device 10 can be remotely operated from a personal computer 62 located outdoors 60. That is, a communication unit capable of remote communication, i.e., a remote communication unit, is provided in advance in the communication unit 42 of the tablet 40, and the tablet 40 located indoors 50 can be remotely operated from the personal computer 62 located outdoors 60 to control the air conditioner 20 located indoors 50 via a dedicated remote control 30. Furthermore, the tablet 40 remotely operated from the personal computer 62 located outdoors 60 may control one or more air conditioners other than the air conditioner 20 via one or more corresponding dedicated remote controls. Here, it is preferable that the tablet 40 is remotely controlled not only by the personal computer 62 located outdoors 60, but also by a Wi-Fi device, a mobile phone, and a smart speaker located outdoors 60. That is, the tablet 40 can be remotely controlled by the Wi-Fi device, the personal computer, the mobile phone, and the smart speaker.

[0024] Although not shown, one or more or many types of air conditioners different from the air conditioner 20 may be installed inside the indoor room 50, i.e., in the same room as the indoor room 50, and one or more or many types of dedicated remote controls may be provided for these one or more or many types of air conditioners. In this case, too, it is preferable that the tablet 40 of the indoor device 10 controls the air conditioner 20 via the remote control 30, and also controls one or more or many types of air conditioners different from the air conditioner 20 via dedicated remote controls for each of the one or more or many types of air conditioners.

[0025] In addition, although not shown, one or more types of air conditioners are installed in another room different from the indoor room 50, preferably a room that is assumed to have a similar temperature environment to the indoor room 50, and one or more types of remote controls for controlling each of the one or more types of air conditioners, and it is preferable that the tablet 40 registers the one or more types of remote controls, controls the one or more types of remote controls simultaneously, and controls the one or more types of air conditioners linked to the one or more types of remote controls. Here, by controlling one or more or many types of air conditioners via one or more or many types of dedicated remote controls on the tablet 40, it is possible to appropriately maintain and manage the temperature environment in the same room and / or in another room at low cost. For example, Daikin 2023, AN22RCS, etc. are examples of air conditioners that can be used in this way. It is also preferable to provide a timer on the tablet or remote control and to configure the air conditioner as an air conditioner with multiple timer settings. It is also preferable to provide a remote control with multiple timer settings for controlling each of the air conditioners with multiple timer settings.

[0026] In the indoor device 10 of the present invention, the air conditioner 20 is installed in a high place in the room 50, while the remote control 30 is installed in a place that makes it easy to operate the air conditioner 20, but it can also be placed at the operator's fingertips. In contrast, the tablet 40 is usually placed at the operator's fingertips. In the indoor device 10 of the present invention, the temperature detector 45 is built into the tablet 40, so that the room temperature in the room 50 can be maintained at a temperature that the operator finds comfortable. However, when the operator of the tablet 40 is an elderly person, he or she may suddenly become ill and lose consciousness, which may lead to heatstroke and loss of consciousness, or even death.

[0027] Here, in the indoor device 10 of the present invention, the temperature of the room 50 is measured and detected by a temperature detector 45 built into the tablet 40, the detected temperature is obtained as temperature information, and when it exceeds a target value (set target temperature range, particularly its upper limit value), an "on command signal (air conditioning on command signal)" is sent from the tablet 40 to the dedicated remote control 30, and then, upon receiving the "on command signal (air conditioning on command signal)," the dedicated remote control 30 sends an "on signal (air conditioning on signal)" to the air conditioner 20, causing the air conditioner 20 to blow cool air, lowering the temperature of the room 50 and preventing people such as elderly people in the room 50 from losing consciousness due to heat stroke, and further reducing the risk of fatal accidents. In the above example, the temperature detector 45 is built into the tablet 40, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temperature detector 45 may also include a mechanism for adding an attachment and may be externally connected to the tablet 40.

[0028] Furthermore, the temperature detector 45 built into the tablet 40 acquires temperature information such as the detected temperature of the room 50, and when the detected temperature falls below the target value (upper limit of the set target temperature range), i.e., when it enters the set target temperature range, it transmits an "OFF command signal (cooling OFF command signal)" to the dedicated remote control 30 after a set time has elapsed, and then the dedicated remote control 30, having received the "OFF command signal (cooling OFF command signal)", transmits an "OFF signal (cooling OFF signal)" to the air conditioner 20, thereby turning off the air conditioner 20. This makes it possible to prevent the room temperature of the room 50 from dropping excessively. The set time can be preset.

[0029] Although the indoor device 10 of the present invention is equipped with an air conditioner 20, the present invention is not limited to this, and the indoor device of the present invention may include, in addition to the air conditioner 20, or further, or separately from the air conditioner 20, at least one of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air purifier that are controlled via a remote control 30 or a dedicated remote control for each, although not shown, and the tablet 40 may further include a humidity detector that detects indoor humidity, and control the on / off of at least one of the humidifier, dehumidifier, and air purifier depending on the humidity detected by the humidity detector. In this case, the tablet 40 is equipped with a humidity detector in addition to the temperature detector 45, and it is preferable that the calculation unit 44 further calculates whether the humidity detected by the humidity detector is within the set target humidity range.

[0030] Furthermore, when the humidity detected by the humidity detector rises beyond the set target humidity range, it is preferable that the tablet 40 transmits a dehumidifier on command signal from the communication unit 42 of the tablet 40 to the remote control 30 (its communication unit 32) or a remote control dedicated to the dehumidifier (its communication unit). Next, the remote control 30 that receives the dehumidifier on command signal, or a remote control dedicated to the dehumidifier, preferably transmits an on signal from its communication unit to the dehumidifier (its communication unit), and when the on signal is received by the dehumidifier (its communication unit), the dehumidifier is turned on. On the other hand, when the detected humidity drops and falls within the set target humidity range, it is preferable that the tablet 40 transmits a dehumidifier off command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 (its communication unit 32) or the dehumidifier remote control (its communication unit) after the set time has elapsed. Next, the remote control 30 that receives the dehumidifier off command signal, or a remote control dedicated to the dehumidifier, preferably transmits an off signal from its communication unit to the dehumidifier (its communication unit), and when the off signal is received by the dehumidifier (its communication unit), the dehumidifier is turned off.

[0031] In addition, when the detected humidity falls below the set target humidity range, it is preferable that the tablet 40 transmits a humidifier on command signal from the communication unit 42 of the tablet 40 to the remote control 30 (its communication unit 32) or a remote control dedicated to the dehumidifier (its communication unit). Next, the remote control 30 that receives the humidifier on command signal, or the remote control of the humidifier, preferably transmits an on signal from its communication unit to the humidifier (its communication unit), and when the on signal is received by the humidifier (its communication unit), the humidifier is turned on. On the other hand, when the detected humidity rises and falls within the set target humidity range, it is preferable that the tablet 40 transmits a humidifier off command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 (its communication unit 32) or the dehumidifier remote control (its communication unit) after the set time has elapsed. Next, the remote control 30 that receives the humidifier off command signal, or a remote control dedicated to the dehumidifier, preferably transmits an off signal from its communication unit to the humidifier (its communication unit), and when the off signal is received by the humidifier (its communication unit), the humidifier is turned off.

[0032] Furthermore, when the air conditioner 20 and / or the dehumidifier is turned on, it is preferable that the tablet 40 transmits an air purifier on command signal from the communication unit 42 to the remote control 30 or a remote control for the air purifier. Next, the remote control 30 that receives the air purifier on command signal, or the remote control for the air purifier, preferably transmits an on signal from its communication unit to the air purifier (its communication unit), and when the on signal is received by the air purifier (its communication unit), the air purifier is turned on. In the above-described embodiment, the on / off control of the humidifier, dehumidifier, and air purifier is performed using tablet 40 which controls the on / off of air conditioner 20 shown in Figures 1 and 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of tablet 40, a tablet which controls the on / off of two or more humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers collectively may be used, or a tablet which controls the on / off of each of the humidifier, dehumidifier, and air purifier independently may be used. The internal configuration of these tablets may be similar to that of tablet 40, except that they differ from tablet 40 in that they have a humidity detector instead of a temperature detector 45. The internal configuration of the humidifier, dehumidifier, and air purifier that are on / off controlled may have a configuration similar to that of the air conditioner 20, and the internal configuration of the dedicated remote control that controls them may also have a configuration similar to that of the dedicated remote control 30 for the air conditioner 20.

[0033] In this way, the indoor device of the present invention can control the on / off of the air conditioner 20 while measuring and detecting the temperature of the room 50 using the temperature detector 45 built into the tablet 40, so that not only can the temperature of the room 50 be maintained at an appropriate level, but the humidity of the room 50 can also be measured and detected using the humidity detector built into the tablet 40, and the on / off of the humidifier, dehumidifier, and air purifier can be controlled. This makes it possible to properly maintain not only the temperature of the room 50, but also the humidity, thereby preventing people such as elderly people living in the room 50 from losing consciousness due to heat stroke or excessive temperature drops, and further reducing the risk of fatal accidents, allowing people to stay comfortably indoors 50.

[0034] The indoor device of the present invention may be an indoor device having an air conditioner and a remote control for controlling the on / off of the air conditioner, without using a tablet. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an indoor device 70 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The indoor device 70 shown in FIG. 3 is placed indoors and has an air conditioner 20 and a remote control 80 dedicated to the air conditioner 20, and controls the air conditioner 20 via the remote control 80 to maintain an appropriate temperature inside a room where people are present. In the indoor device 70 shown in FIG. 3, the air conditioner 20 is the air conditioner constituting the indoor device 10 shown in FIG. 1, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted as much as possible.

[0035] The remote control 80 has a communication unit 82 , a timer 84 , a memory unit 86 , a selection input unit 88 , a display unit 90 , and a manual input unit 92 . Here, the communication unit 82 is for transmitting, to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20, an ON signal for turning on the air conditioner 20 and / or an OFF signal for turning off the air conditioner. The timer 84 is for measuring the time from when the air conditioner 20 is turned on to when it is turned off and / or the time from when it is turned off to when it is turned on.

[0036] The memory unit 86 is used to pre-register a plurality of types of off setting times from when an on signal is sent to the air conditioner 20 to turn the air conditioner 20 on until it automatically turns off, and / or a plurality of types of on setting times from when an off signal is sent to the air conditioner to turn the air conditioner off until it automatically turns on. The selection input unit 88 is for selecting the OFF setting time or the ON setting time stored in the storage unit 86 . It is preferable that the selection input unit 88 inputs and sets the current indoor temperature and the target indoor temperature in addition to the off setting time or the on setting time. Alternatively, it is preferable to set the off setting time or the on setting time according to the current indoor temperature and the target indoor temperature. It is preferable that the current indoor temperature is a temperature acquired by a data acquisition unit of the air conditioner 20, or may be detected by a temperature detector provided in the remote control 70. The display unit 90 is for displaying the set off time or set on time selected by the selection input unit 88, as well as the current indoor temperature, the target temperature, and the like.

[0037] The manual input unit 92 is for transmitting an ON signal or an OFF signal from the communication unit 82 to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20. In the indoor unit 70, an ON signal is sent from the communication unit 82 to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20 by the manual input unit 92 of the remote control 70, and the air conditioner 20 is turned on and then the timer 84 measures the time. When the time measured by the timer 84 reaches the OFF setting time selected by the selection input unit 88, an OFF signal is automatically sent from the communication unit 82 to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20, turning the air conditioner 20 off. In the indoor unit 70, an OFF signal is sent from the communication unit 82 to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20 by the manual input unit 92 of the remote control 70, and the air conditioner 20 is turned off and then the timer 84 measures the time. When the time measured by the timer 84 reaches the ON setting time selected by the selection input unit 88, an ON signal is automatically sent from the communication unit 82 to the communication unit 22 of the air conditioner 20, thereby turning the air conditioner 20 on.

[0038] In this way, the remote control 70 can be used to set the off time or on time of the air conditioner 20, preferably according to the current indoor temperature and the target indoor temperature, so that the temperature in the room 50 can be kept appropriate, preventing people such as elderly people in the room 50 from losing consciousness due to heat stroke or an excessive drop in temperature, and further reducing the risk of fatal accidents, allowing people to spend time comfortably in the room 50.

[0039] Although the indoor device of the present invention has been described in detail above by giving various embodiments and examples, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and examples, and it goes without saying that various improvements or modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0040] The indoor device of the present invention can maintain the indoor temperature and humidity at appropriate levels even when the outdoor environment is extremely hot and humid, or cold and dry. Therefore, the indoor device of the present invention can be used for room temperature and humidity control, etc., in maintaining the health and life of the elderly, in particular. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 10, 70 Indoor equipment 20. Air Conditioning 22, 32, 42, 82 Communications Department 24 Working Part 26 Data Acquisition Section 30, 80 Remote control 34, 46 Data setting section 36, 48, 90 display section 40 tablets 44 Arithmetic section 45 Temperature detector 50 Indoor 60 Outdoor 62 PC 84 Timer 86 Memory section 88 Selection input section 92 Manual input section

Claims

1. An indoor device including an air conditioner controlled by the tablet via a remote control, the indoor device including at least a tablet, a remote control, and an air conditioner, the tablet includes a temperature detector that detects an indoor temperature, a calculation unit that calculates whether or not the temperature detected by the temperature detector is within a set target temperature range, and a communication unit that communicates with the remote control; the tablet transmits an ON command signal from the communication unit to the remote controller when the temperature detected by the temperature detector exceeds the set target temperature range; The remote controller that receives the ON command signal transmits an ON signal to the air conditioner to turn the air conditioner on, and the tablet transmits an OFF command signal from the communication unit to the remote controller after a set time has elapsed since the detected temperature entered the set target temperature range; The indoor device is characterized in that the remote control, upon receiving the off command signal, transmits an off signal to the air conditioner, thereby turning off the air conditioner.

2. the tablet transmits an air conditioning ON command signal from the communication unit to the remote controller when the detected temperature rises above an upper limit of the set target temperature range; The remote controller that receives the cooling-on command signal transmits a cooling-on signal to the air conditioner, 2. The indoor device according to claim 1, wherein if the air conditioner is set to cooling, the air conditioner is turned on as is, and if the air conditioner is not set to cooling, the air conditioner is changed to the cooling setting and turned on.

3. When the detected temperature falls below a lower limit of the set target temperature range, the tablet transmits a heating ON command signal from the communication unit to the remote control; The remote control that receives the heating-on command signal transmits a heating-on signal to the air conditioner, 2. The indoor device according to claim 1, wherein if the air conditioner is set to heating, the air conditioner is turned on as is, and if the air conditioner is not set to heating, the air conditioner is changed to the heating setting and turned on.

4. The indoor device according to claim 1 , wherein the set time is preset in the tablet.

5. A system is provided with a number of types of air conditioners installed in the same room and / or in different rooms assumed to have similar temperature environments, and a number of types of remote controls for controlling the number of types of air conditioners, The indoor device according to claim 1 , wherein the tablet registers the multiple types of remote controls, simultaneously controls the multiple types of remote controls, and controls the multiple types of air conditioners linked to the multiple types of remote controls. Air conditioners with multiple timer settings Where is the timer located? How do you use the many different timer settings?

6. The indoor device of claim 1, wherein the tablet is remotely controlled by a Wi-Fi device, a personal computer, a mobile phone, or a smart speaker.

7. The indoor device further includes at least one of a humidifier, a dehumidifier, and an air purifier controlled via the remote control or a respective remote control; The tablet further includes a humidity detector that detects the indoor humidity, and the calculation unit further calculates whether the humidity detected by the humidity detector is within a set target humidity range. When the humidity detected by the humidity detector rises beyond the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a dehumidifier ON command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or a remote control of the dehumidifier; The remote controller that receives the dehumidifier ON command signal or the remote controller of the dehumidifier transmits an ON signal to the dehumidifier to turn on the dehumidifier, When the detected humidity falls and falls within the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a dehumidifier off command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or a remote control of the dehumidifier after a set time has elapsed; The remote control that receives the dehumidifier off command signal or the remote control of the dehumidifier transmits an off signal to the dehumidifier to turn off the dehumidifier; When the detected humidity falls below the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a humidifier ON command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or a remote control of the humidifier; The remote control that receives the humidifier ON command signal or the remote control of the humidifier transmits an ON signal to the humidifier to turn on the humidifier, When the detected humidity has increased and entered the set target humidity range, the tablet transmits a humidifier off command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or a remote control of the humidifier after the set time has elapsed; The indoor device according to claim 1 , wherein the remote control or the remote control of the humidifier that has received the humidifier off command signal transmits an off signal to the humidifier to turn off the humidifier.

8. When the air conditioner and / or the dehumidifier are turned on, The tablet transmits the air purifier on command signal from the communication unit to the remote control or a remote control of the air purifier, The indoor device according to claim 7 , wherein the remote control that receives the air purifier-on command signal or the remote control for the air purifier transmits an on signal to the air purifier to turn on the air purifier.

9. An indoor device having an air conditioner and a remote control for controlling on / off of the air conditioner, The remote control includes: a communication unit that transmits, to the air conditioner, an on signal for turning on the air conditioner and / or an off signal for turning off the air conditioner; A timer that measures the time from turning on the air conditioner to turning it off and / or the time from turning it off to turning it on; a storage unit that preregisters a plurality of types of off-time settings from when the on-signal is transmitted to the air conditioner to turn the air conditioner on until the air conditioner automatically turns off, and / or a plurality of types of on-time settings from when the off-signal is transmitted to the air conditioner to turn the air conditioner off until the air conditioner automatically turns on; a selection input unit for selecting the OFF setting time or the ON setting time stored in the storage unit; a display unit that displays the OFF setting time or the ON setting time selected by the selection input unit; a manual input unit that transmits the on signal or the off signal from the communication unit to the air conditioner, an indoor device characterized in that the timer measures time after the air conditioner is turned on or off by the manual input unit of the remote control, and when the time measured by the timer reaches the off setting time or the on setting time selected by the selection input unit, the off signal or the on signal is automatically sent from the communication unit to the air conditioner, thereby turning the air conditioner off or on.

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