Presentation method, presentation system, and program

Abstract

To provide a presentation method enabling a user of an air conditioner to understand from what kind of viewpoint a preset temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined.SOLUTION: A presentation method comprises a presentation step where a computer presents a first matrix in which a first axis is set as a preset temperature of an air conditioner and a second axis is set as an outside air temperature. The presentation step presents the first matrix in a mode showing the preset temperature to be set on the air conditioner and determined on the basis of a parameter related to comfort of a user of the air conditioner and the change of the parameter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a presentation method, a presentation system, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for determining the set temperature to be set in an air conditioner based on operation data indicating an operation to change the installation temperature of the air conditioner. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2023-125380 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a presentation method, presentation system, and program that enable a user of an air conditioning device to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device is determined. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The presentation method of the present disclosure includes a presentation step in which a computer presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature, and the presentation step presents the first matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameter.

[0006] In addition, the presentation method of the present disclosure includes a presentation step in which a computer presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device, and the presentation step presents the second matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0007] In addition, the presentation method of the present disclosure includes a presentation step in which a computer presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device, and the presentation step presents the third matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0008] In addition, the presentation system of the present disclosure includes a presentation unit that presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature, and the presentation unit presents the first matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0009] In addition, the presentation system of the present disclosure includes a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the second matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0010] In addition, the presentation system of the present disclosure includes a presentation unit that presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the third matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0011] In addition, the program of the present disclosure causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature, and the presentation unit presents the first matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0012] In addition, the program of the present disclosure causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the second matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters.

[0013] In addition, the program of the present disclosure causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the third matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The presentation method, presentation system, and program disclosed herein enable a user of an air conditioner to understand how the set temperature to be set on the air conditioner is determined. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a presentation system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a management server according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 shows an example of first management data in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 shows an example of second management data in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining updating of the number of achievements in the first embodiment; [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining updating of the number of changes in the first embodiment; [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a terminal device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 8] A flowchart showing the operation of the management server in the first embodiment. [Figure 9] A flowchart showing the operation of a determination unit in a determination process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of collected data in the first embodiment. [Figure 11] A flowchart showing the operation of a determination unit in a determination process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 shows an example of a presentation image according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of a management server according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation image in the second embodiment. [Figure 17]FIG. 13 shows a configuration of a management server according to the third embodiment. [Figure 18] 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation image in the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] (The knowledge and other information that formed the basis of this disclosure) At the time the inventors came up with the idea of ​​this disclosure, there was technology for determining the set temperature to be set in an air conditioner, as in Patent Document 1. However, with the conventional technology, the inventors discovered a problem in that a user of the air conditioner cannot understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined, and therefore there is a risk that the user of the air conditioner will not be satisfied even if the set temperature of the air conditioner is set to a determined set temperature, and in order to solve this problem, the inventors came to constitute the subject matter of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a presentation method, presentation system, and program that enable a user of an air conditioning apparatus to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined.

[0017] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, in some cases, more detailed explanations than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanations of already well-known matters or duplicate explanations of substantially the same configurations may be omitted. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0018] (Embodiment 1) [1-1. Configuration] [1-1-1. Presentation system configuration] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a presentation system 1000. As shown in FIG. The presentation system 1000 is a system that presents a first matrix diagram MT1, which will be described later, to a user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1. The presentation system 1000 also functions as a system that conditions the conditioned space S using the air conditioning apparatus 1. Conditioning the conditioned space S can include cooling, heating, dehumidification, ventilation, etc., and in this embodiment, a case will be described in which the conditioned space S is cooled and heated by the air conditioning apparatus 1. The conditioned space S is a space that belongs to a facility H, and is a space that is conditioned by the air conditioning apparatus 1. Examples of the facility H include homes, offices, stores, medical facilities, and public facilities.

[0019] The presentation system 1000 includes an air conditioning device 1. In FIG. 1, the presentation system 1000 includes four or more air conditioning devices 1. The number of air conditioning devices 1 included in the presentation system 1000 is not limited to four or more, and may be less than four. The air conditioning device 1 includes an indoor unit 11 and an outdoor unit 12, and performs air conditioning operation using the indoor unit 11 and the outdoor unit 12 to air condition the conditioned space S in which the indoor unit 11 is installed. The air conditioning device 1 is connected to a network NW and communicates with devices connected to the network NW. The network NW is a communication network configured from a public line network, a dedicated line, the Internet, other communication networks, and the like.

[0020] The presentation system 1000 includes a terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 is a terminal used by a user P. The user P is, for example, an administrator who manages the facility H, or a user who uses the air-conditioned space S. The user P is not limited to a person, and may be an entity having management authority over the facility H (for example, a company that operates the facility H). The terminal device 2 shown in FIG. 1 is a laptop computer, but may also be a tablet computer, a desktop computer, or a smartphone. The terminal device 2 is connected to a network NW. The terminal device 2 of this embodiment presents a first matrix diagram MT1 to the user P for each facility H. The terminal device 2 is an example of a "computer."

[0021] The presentation system 1000 includes a management server 3. The management server 3 is a server device that manages the air conditioning apparatus 1. The management server 3 is connected to a network NW, and performs information processing with the air conditioning apparatus 1 and the terminal device 2 as clients. The management server 3 may be a server device owned by a user P, or may be a server device not owned by a user P.

[0022] The presentation system 1000 includes a weather server 4. The weather server 4 is a server device that provides a service of providing weather data. The weather data provided by the server includes at least a forecast value of the outside air temperature of the facility H.

[0023] In each drawing, the management server 3 and the weather server 4 are each represented by one block, but this does not necessarily mean that the management server 3 and the weather server 4 are configured by a single device. For example, the management server 3 and the weather server 4 may be configured to include multiple server devices with different processing contents, or may be configured by the same server device.

[0024] [1-1-2. Air conditioner configuration] The configuration of the air conditioner 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The air conditioner 1 comprises an indoor unit 11, an outdoor unit 12, a remote control 13, and a communication device 14. Note that the air conditioner 1 may be equipped with a plurality of indoor units 11 and outdoor units 12.

[0025] The indoor unit 11 and the outdoor unit 12 are connected by refrigerant piping and control wiring. As a result, in the air conditioner 1, the indoor unit 11 and the outdoor unit 12 form a refrigerant cycle.

[0026] The remote control 13 is installed on a wall surface or the like of the air-conditioned space S. The remote control 13 has a plurality of operation buttons that allow a user of the air conditioner 1 to start or stop operation, operate menus, operate cursor keys, etc. The remote control 13 also has a display panel that displays, for example, the set temperature of the air conditioner 1, the operating state of the indoor unit 11, etc.

[0027] The communication device 14 is a device that connects to the network NW and communicates with the management server 3. The communication device 14 is also a device that controls each part of the air conditioning device 1. The communication device 14 transmits operation data RD to the management server 3 every time the set temperature of the air conditioning device 1 is changed.

[0028] The operation data RD is data indicating that an operation to change the set temperature has been accepted. The operation data RD records the air conditioner ID (Identification), the change date and time, the air conditioning type, the set temperature before the change, and the set temperature after the change. The air conditioner ID is identification information for the air conditioner 1. The change date and time is the date and time when the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 was changed. The air conditioning type is the type of air conditioning performed by the air conditioner 1, and indicates cooling or heating in this embodiment. The set temperature before change is the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 before the change. The set temperature after change is the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 after the change.

[0029] The communications device 14 receives setting data SD from the management server 3. The setting data SD is data that instructs the setting of the set temperature of the air conditioning device 1, and records the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device 1. The communications device 14 operates the air conditioning device 1 at the set temperature recorded in the received setting data SD.

[0030] [1-1-3. Management Server Configuration] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the management server 3. As shown in FIG. The management server 3 includes a server control device 30 and a server communication device 31 .

[0031] The server control device 30 includes a server processor 300 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a server memory 310, and an interface circuit to which other devices and sensors are connected.

[0032] The server memory 310 is a memory that stores programs and data. The server memory 310 stores a control program 311, a management DB (database) 312, and data to be processed by the server processor 300. The server memory 310 has a non-volatile storage area. The server memory 310 also has a volatile storage area, and constitutes a work area of ​​the server processor 300. The server memory 310 is constituted by, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0033] The management DB 312 is a database that manages data related to the air conditioning apparatus 1. The management DB 312 has one record R1 for each air conditioning apparatus 1. In one record R1, the air conditioner ID, communication information, the location of the facility H, the air conditioning type, the current set temperature, first management data MD1, and second management data MD2 are recorded. The communication information is information for communicating with the air conditioning apparatus 1, and is, for example, address information of the communication device 14. The location of the facility H is the location of the facility H where the air conditioning device 1 is installed, and is, for example, the address of the facility H. The current set temperature is the set temperature that is set in the air conditioner 1. The first management data MD1 is data for managing information related to changes in the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 during cooling. The second management data MD2 is data for managing information relating to changes in the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 during heating. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the first management data MD1 and the second management data MD2, the symbol "MD" will be added and they will be expressed as "management data MD".

[0034] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the first management data MD. The first management data MD1 records time periods in one-hour increments from 0:00 to 23:59. More specifically, the first management data MD1 records time periods from N:00 to N:59 for each of the 0:00 to 23:00 hours, where N is an integer from 0 to 23.

[0035] Moreover, the first management data MD1 has a plurality of outside air temperatures recorded in increments of 1° C. The range of outside air temperatures recorded in the first management data MD1 includes at least the range of temperatures that the outside air of the facility H can be. Note that the range of outside air temperatures recorded in the first management data MD1 may be the same regardless of the location of the facility H, or may be a different range depending on the location of the facility H.

[0036] The first management data MD1 records one piece of collected data AD for one combination of time period and one outside air temperature. The collected data AD is data having information related to the history of changes to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1. The collected data AD is data that collects various data within a predetermined range of set temperatures. From the predetermined range of set temperatures indicated by the collected data AD, the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1 is determined by processing in a flowchart described below.

[0037] The collected data AD records a plurality of set temperatures of the air conditioner 1 in increments of 0.5°C within a predetermined range. In the example of Fig. 3, the collected data AD records 23°C, 23.5°C, 24°C, 24.5°C, 25°C, 25.5°C, 26°C, 26.5°C, 27°C, 27.5°C, and 28°C. In other words, in the example of Fig. 3, the predetermined range of set temperatures indicated by the collected data AD is a range from 23°C to 28°C.

[0038] The collected data AD records the number of actual results, the number of changes, and the probability of change for each recorded set temperature. In the example of Fig. 3, the collected data AD records the number of actual results, the number of changes, and the probability of change for each of 23°C, 23.5°C, 24°C, 24.5°C, 25°C, 25.5°C, 26°C, 26.5°C, 27°C, 27.5°C, and 28°C. The number of achievements indicates the number of times the corresponding set temperature has been set in the air conditioner 1. The number of changes indicates the number of times the corresponding set temperature has been changed to another set temperature. The change probability indicates the probability that the corresponding set temperature will be changed to another set temperature, and is calculated by dividing the corresponding number of changes by the corresponding number of achievements. The change probability is an example of a "first probability."

[0039] Note that the user P may change the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 in order to obtain comfort for the conditioned space S. Therefore, the change probability can be said to be an example of a parameter related to the user P's comfort.

[0040] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the second management data MD2. The second management data MD2 is different from the first management data MD1 in that the predetermined range of the set temperature indicated by the recorded collected data AD is different. The predetermined range of the set temperature indicated by the collected data AD recorded in the first management data MD1 is 23°C to 28°C. In contrast, the predetermined range of the set temperature indicated by the collected data AD recorded in the second management data MD2 is 18°C ​​to 23°C.

[0041] Returning to the explanation of FIG. 2, the server communication device 31 comprises hardware such as a communication circuit that complies with a predetermined communication standard, and communicates with the air conditioning device 1, the terminal device 2, and the weather server 4 under the control of the server control device 30.

[0042] The server processor 300 reads and executes a control program 311 stored in the server memory 310, thereby functioning as a server communication control unit 301, an acquisition unit 302, an update unit 303, a determination unit 304, a setting unit 305, and a first generation unit 306.

[0043] The server communication control unit 301 communicates with the air conditioning apparatus 1, the terminal apparatus 2, and the weather server 4 via the server communication device 31.

[0044] The acquisition unit 302 acquires the outside air temperature. The acquisition unit 302 processes one record R1 and acquires the outside air temperature based on the record R1. More specifically, the acquisition unit 302 generates forecast value request information based on the record R1 and outputs the generated forecast value request information to the server communication control unit 301. The forecast value request information is information requesting a forecast value of the outside air temperature for a time period including the current time, and the location of the facility H recorded in the record R and the time period of the request are recorded. For example, when the current time is H:M, the time period from H:0 to H+1:0 is recorded in the forecast value request information. Here, H is an integer from 0 to 24, and M is an integer from 0 to 59. When the server communication control unit 301 receives the forecast value request information from the acquisition unit 302, it transmits the received forecast value request information to the weather server 4. Then, the server communication control unit 301 receives from the weather server 4 a plurality of forecast values ​​corresponding to the location of the facility H and the time period recorded in the transmitted forecast value request information. The acquisition unit 302 calculates the average of the forecast values ​​received by the server communication control unit 301, and acquires the calculated average value as the outside air temperature. Note that, when calculating the average forecast value, the acquisition unit 302 of this embodiment truncates the value to the nearest integer or rounds the value to the nearest integer.

[0045] The update unit 303 updates the management DB 312 . The update unit 303 updates the number of results recorded in the collected data AD at L minutes past every hour. The update unit 303 updates the number of results for each record R1. Here, L is an integer from 0 to 59, for example, 0. To explain the update of the number of results in detail, at L minutes past every hour, the update unit 303 first causes the acquisition unit 302 to acquire the outdoor air temperature based on the record R1 to be processed. Next, the update unit 303 refers to the management data MD of the record R1 to be processed, and identifies the collected data AD corresponding to the set of the time period including the current time and the outdoor air temperature acquired by the acquisition unit 302. More specifically, when the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed is cooling, the update unit 303 identifies the collected data AD from the first management data MD1, and when the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed is heating, the update unit 303 identifies the collected data AD from the second management data MD2. Then, the update unit 303 increments the number of achievements corresponding to the current set temperature recorded in the record R1 to be processed, among the number of achievements recorded in the identified collected data AD. The update unit 303 also updates the change probability corresponding to the incremented number of achievements to a change probability reflecting the incremented number of achievements.

[0046] Now, updating of the number of achievements will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the update of the number of achievements.

[0047] The explanation of Fig. 5 will be given by way of example of a case where the current time when updating the performance count is between 14:00 and 15:00, and the outside air temperature acquired by the acquisition unit 302 is 34°C. The explanation of Fig. 5 will also be given by way of example of a case where the air conditioning device 1 is performing cooling operation. In the case of Fig. 5, the update unit 303 identifies the collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period between 14:00 and 15:00, and the outside air temperature of 34°C, from the first management data MD1 recorded in the record R1 to be processed.

[0048] In the explanation of Fig. 5, a case where the current set temperature recorded in the record R1 to be processed is 25°C is exemplified. That is, in the explanation of Fig. 5, a case where the set temperature set in the air conditioning device 1 is 25°C is exemplified. In the case of Fig. 5, the update unit 303 increments the number of achievements corresponding to 25°C from "4" to "5" among the number of achievements recorded in the identified collected data AD. Also, in the case of Fig. 5, in conjunction with the update of the number of achievements, the update unit 303 updates the change probability corresponding to 25°C from "3 / 4" to "3 / 5".

[0049] Further, the update performed by update unit 303 will be described. When the server communication control unit 301 receives operation data RD, the update unit 303 updates the management DB 312 based on the received operation data RD. The update unit 303 identifies a record R1 having the air conditioner ID of the received operation data RD from the management DB 312. Next, the update unit 303 updates the current set temperature of the identified record R1 to the changed set temperature recorded in the received operation data RD. The update unit 303 also updates the air conditioning type of the identified record R1 to the air conditioning type recorded in the received operation data RD.

[0050] Furthermore, the update unit 303 causes the acquisition unit 302 to acquire the outdoor air temperature based on the record R1 identified by the received operation data RD. Next, if the air conditioning type of cooling is recorded in the received operation data RD, the update unit 303 identifies, from the first management data MD1 of the identified record R1, the collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period including the current time and the outdoor air temperature that the acquisition unit 302 has acquired. Furthermore, if the air conditioning type of heating is recorded in the received operation data RD, the update unit 303 identifies, from the second management data MD2 of the identified record R1, the collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period including the current time and the outdoor air temperature that the acquisition unit 302 has acquired. Next, the update unit 303 refers to the received operation data RD, and if the air conditioning type indicates cooling and the changed set temperature is lower than the set temperature before the change, increments the number of changes recorded in the identified collected data AD that corresponds to the set temperature before the change recorded in the received operation data RD. In addition, the update unit 303 refers to the received operation data RD, and if the air conditioning type indicates heating and the changed set temperature is higher than the set temperature before the change, increments the number of changes recorded in the identified collected data AD that corresponds to the set temperature before the change recorded in the received operation data RD. The update unit 303 also updates the change probability corresponding to the incremented number of changes to a change probability that reflects the incremented number of changes.

[0051] Now, with reference to FIG. 6, updating of the number of changes will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the update of the number of changes.

[0052] The explanation of Fig. 6 will be given by way of example of a case where the current time when updating the number of changes is between 14:00 and 15:00, and the outside air temperature acquired by the acquisition unit 302 is 34°C. The explanation of Fig. 6 will also be given by way of example of a case where the air conditioning device 1 is performing cooling operation. In the case of Fig. 6, the update unit 303 identifies the collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period between 14:00 and 15:00, and the outside air temperature of 34°C, from the first management data MD1 recorded in the record R1 to be processed.

[0053] In the explanation of FIG. 6, a case where the pre-change set temperature recorded in the received operation data RD is 25° C. is exemplified. Also, in the explanation of FIG. 6, a case where the post-change set temperature recorded in the received operation data RD is 24° C. is exemplified. In this example, the update unit 303 increments the number of changes corresponding to 25° C. from "3" to "4" among the number of changes recorded in the identified collected data AD. Also, in the case of FIG. 6, the update unit 303 updates the change probability corresponding to 25° C. from "3 / 4" to "4 / 4" in conjunction with the update of the number of changes.

[0054] Returning to the explanation of Fig. 2, the determination unit 304 determines the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1. The determination unit 304 will be described in detail later.

[0055] The setting unit 305 sets the set temperature determined by the determination unit 304 to the air conditioner 1. The setting unit 305 sets the set temperature to the air conditioner 1 based on the record R1 being processed. In detail, the setting unit 305 generates setting data SD and outputs the generated setting data SD and communication information recorded in the record R1 being processed to the server communication control unit 301. The set temperature determined by the determination unit 304 is recorded in the generated setting data SD. The server communication control unit 301 transmits the setting data SD received from the setting unit 305 to the air conditioner 1 based on the communication information received from the setting unit 305.

[0056] The first generating unit 306 generates a first matrix diagram MT1, which will be described later. Furthermore, when the first generating unit 306 generates the first matrix diagram MT1, it generates a first presentation image PG1 including the generated first matrix diagram MT1. The first matrix diagram MT1 and the first presentation image PG1 will be described later. When the first generating unit 306 generates the first presentation image PG1, it outputs image data indicating the generated first presentation image PG1 to the server communication control unit 301. The server communication control unit 301 transmits the image data received from the first generating unit 306 to the terminal device 2.

[0057] [1-1-4. Terminal device configuration] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 2. As shown in FIG. The terminal device 2 includes a terminal control device 20, a terminal communication device 21, a display 22, and an input interface 23.

[0058] The terminal control device 20 includes a terminal processor 200 such as a CPU or an MPU, a terminal memory 210, and an interface circuit to which other devices and sensors are connected. Terminal processor 200 is an example of a "processor."

[0059] The terminal memory 210 is a memory that stores programs and data. The terminal memory 210 stores a control program 211 and data to be processed by the terminal processor 200. The terminal memory 210 has a non-volatile storage area. The terminal memory 210 also has a volatile storage area and constitutes a work area for the terminal processor 200. The terminal memory 210 is constituted by, for example, a ROM or a RAM. The control program 211 is an example of a "program."

[0060] A terminal communication device 21, a display 22, and an input interface 23 are connected to the terminal control device 20. The terminal communication device 21 includes communication hardware such as a communication circuit conforming to a predetermined communication standard, and communicates with the management server 3 . The display 22 is configured with an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an OLED (Organic LED), etc. The display 22 may be an external device connected to the terminal device 2. The input interface 23 is connected to devices such as an operation switch, a touch input panel, a mouse, and a keyboard, detects an input operation by the user P, and outputs the detection result to the terminal processor 200.

[0061] The terminal processor 200 reads out and executes a control program 211 stored in the terminal memory 210, thereby functioning as a terminal communication control unit 201, a display unit 202, and a reception unit 203. The display unit 203 is an example of a "presentation unit."

[0062] The terminal communication control unit 201 communicates with the management server 3 via the terminal communication device 21 . The display unit 202 displays information on the display 22 . The reception unit 203 receives various inputs from the user P via the input interface 23 .

[0063] [1-2. Operation] Next, the operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described. First, with reference to Figs. 8 to 11, an operation relating to the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1 will be described.

[0064] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the management server 3. 8 is a flowchart that starts at K minutes past every hour, where K is an integer between 0 and 59, for example 0. 8 is a flowchart performed for each air conditioning apparatus 1. In other words, the flowchart in Fig. 8 shows operations performed for each record R1 stored in the management DB312.

[0065] The acquisition unit 302 acquires the outside air temperature based on the record R1 to be processed (step SA1). Step SA1 will be described in detail. The acquisition unit 302 generates forecast value request information based on the record R1 to be processed, and outputs the generated forecast value request information to the server communication control unit 301. For example, when the current time is 10:00, the time period from 10:00 to 11:00 is recorded in the forecast value request information. When the server communication control unit 301 receives the forecast value request information from the acquisition unit 302, it transmits the received forecast value request information to the weather server 4. Then, the server communication control unit 301 receives from the weather server 4 a plurality of forecast values ​​(for example, a forecast value at 10:00 and a forecast value at 11:00) corresponding to the position and time period of the facility H recorded in the transmitted forecast value request information. The acquisition unit 302 calculates an average of the forecast values ​​received by the server communication control unit 301, and acquires the calculated average as the outside air temperature.

[0066] Next, the determining unit 304 identifies the collected data AD to be processed from the management data MD recorded in the record R1 to be processed (step SA2).

[0067] Step SA2 will now be described in detail. When the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed indicates cooling, the determination unit 304 identifies collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period including the current time and the outside air temperature acquired in step SA1 from the first management data MD1 recorded in the record R1 to be processed. Also, when the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed indicates heating, the determination unit 304 identifies collected data AD corresponding to the pair of the time period including the current time and the outside air temperature acquired in step SA1 from the second management data MD2 recorded in the record R1 to be processed.

[0068] Next, the determination unit 304 performs a determination process (step SA3). The determination process is a process for determining the set temperature that should be set in the air conditioner 1. In the determination process, the collected data AD identified in step SA2 is processed.

[0069] Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the determination unit 304 in the determination process. The operation shown in Fig. 9 is performed when the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed indicates cooling.

[0070] The determining unit 304 determines whether or not the set temperature included in the predetermined range indicated by the collected data AD to be processed satisfies the following first condition (step SA31). First condition: A first set temperature and a second set temperature exist.

[0071] The first set temperature is a set temperature whose corresponding change probability is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, for example 0.1 (10% as a percentage). The second set temperature is a set temperature that is the second lowest after the first set temperature within a predetermined range of set temperatures indicated by the collected data AD, and whose corresponding change probability is less than a predetermined threshold value.

[0072] Here, the first set temperature and the second set temperature will be explained with reference to FIG. The collected data AD shown in Figure 3 has a change probability of "0 / 3" recorded for 23°C, a change probability of "0 / 3" recorded for 23.5°C, a change probability of "0 / 1" recorded for 24°C, a change probability of "1 / 2" recorded for 24.5°C, a change probability of "3 / 4" recorded for 25°C, a change probability of "3 / 4" recorded for 25.5°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" recorded for 26°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" recorded for 26.5°C, a change probability of "4 / 4" recorded for 27°C, a change probability of "3 / 4" recorded for 27.5°C, and a change probability of "4 / 4" recorded for 28°C.

[0073] When the predetermined threshold value is 0.1, in the collected data AD shown in Fig. 3, all temperatures from 24.5 to 28°C correspond to the first set temperature, and 24°C corresponds to the second set temperature. Note that the collected data AD shown in Fig. 3 satisfies the above first condition.

[0074] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 9, if the determination unit 304 determines that the first condition is satisfied (step SA31: YES), it determines whether or not there are multiple second set temperatures among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed (step SA32).

[0075] If it is determined that there are not multiple second set temperatures (step SA32: NO), the determination unit 304 determines the second set temperature as the set temperature that should be set in the air conditioner 1 (step SA33).

[0076] Here, step SA33 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. When the predetermined threshold is 0.1, 24°C is the second set temperature in the collected data AD shown in Fig. 3, and other set temperatures do not correspond to the second set temperature. Therefore, when the predetermined threshold is 0.1 and the collected data AD to be processed is the collected data AD shown in Fig. 3, the determination unit 304 determines in step SA33 that 24°C is the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1.

[0077] On the other hand, if the determination unit 304 determines that there are multiple second set temperatures (step SA33: YES), it determines the second set temperature that maximizes the comfort of the conditioned space S among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device 1 (step SA34).

[0078] The set temperature that maximizes the comfort of the conditioned space S among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD refers to the lowest set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD when the air conditioning performed by the air conditioning device 1 is cooling.

[0079] Now, step SA34 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the collected data AD. In the collected data AD shown in FIG. 10, a change probability of "0 / 3" is recorded for 23°C, a change probability of "0 / 3" is recorded for 23.5°C, a change probability of "0 / 1" is recorded for 24°C, a change probability of "1 / 2" is recorded for 24.5°C, a change probability of "0 / 2" is recorded for 25°C, a change probability of "3 / 4" is recorded for 25.5°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" is recorded for 26°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" is recorded for 26.5°C, a change probability of "4 / 4" is recorded for 27°C, a change probability of "3 / 4" is recorded for 27.5°C, and a change probability of "4 / 4" is recorded for 28°C.

[0080] When the predetermined threshold is 0.1, 24.5° C. and 25.5° C. to 28° C. correspond to the first set temperatures, and 24° C. and 25° C. correspond to the second set temperatures in the collected data AD shown in Fig. 10. Therefore, when the predetermined threshold is 0.1 and the collected data AD to be processed is the collected data AD shown in Fig. 10, the determination unit 304 determines the second set temperature of 24° C. as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1 when the air conditioning performed by the air conditioner 1 is cooling.

[0081] Returning to the explanation of step SA31, if the decision unit 304 determines that the first condition is not satisfied (step SA31: NO), it determines whether all of the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed are the first set temperature or the third set temperature (step SA35). The third set temperature is a set temperature whose corresponding change probability is less than a predetermined threshold.

[0082] If the determination unit 304 determines that all of the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed are the first set temperature (step SA35: first set temperature), it determines the set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed that will maximize the comfort of the conditioned space S as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning unit 1 (step SA36).

[0083] Returning to the explanation of step SA35, if the determination unit 304 determines that all of the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed are the third set temperature (step SA35: third set temperature), it determines the set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed that results in the least energy saving of the air conditioning device 1 as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device 1 (step SA37).

[0084] The set temperature that consumes the least amount of energy among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD refers to the highest set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD when the air conditioning performed by the air conditioning device 1 is cooling.

[0085] Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the determination unit 304 in the determination process. The operation shown in Fig. 11 is performed when the air conditioning type of the record R1 to be processed indicates heating. In the explanation of Fig. 11, the same steps as in Fig. 9 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0086] The determining unit 304 determines whether or not the set temperature included in the predetermined range indicated by the collected data AD to be processed satisfies the following second condition (step SA41). Second condition: A third set temperature and a fourth set temperature exist.

[0087] The third set temperature is a set temperature whose corresponding change probability is less than a predetermined threshold. The fourth set temperature is the next lowest set temperature after the third set temperature within the predetermined range, and the corresponding change probability is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value.

[0088] Here, the fourth set temperature will be explained with reference to FIG. The collected data AD shown in Figure 4 has a change probability of "4 / 4" recorded for 18°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" recorded for 18.5°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" recorded for 19°C, a change probability of "2 / 3" recorded for 19.5°C, a change probability of "1 / 4" recorded for 20°C, a change probability of "0 / 2" recorded for 20.5°C, a change probability of "0 / 2" recorded for 21°C, a change probability of "0 / 3" recorded for 21.5°C, a change probability of "0 / 2" recorded for 22°C, a change probability of "0 / 3" recorded for 22.5°C, and a change probability of "0 / 2" recorded for 23°C.

[0089] When the predetermined threshold value is 0.1, in the collected data AD shown in Fig. 4, each of 20.5°C to 23°C corresponds to the third set temperature, and 20°C corresponds to the fourth set temperature. Note that the collected data AD shown in Fig. 4 satisfies the second condition above.

[0090] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, if the determination unit 304 determines that the second condition is satisfied (step SA41: YES), it determines whether there are multiple third set temperatures among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed (step SA42).

[0091] If it is determined that there are not multiple third set temperatures (step SA32: NO), the determination unit 304 determines the third set temperature as the set temperature that should be set in the air conditioner 1 (step SA43).

[0092] On the other hand, if the determination unit 304 determines that there are multiple third set temperatures (step SA43: YES), it determines the third set temperature that maximizes the comfort of the conditioned space S among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD to be processed as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning unit 1 (step SA44).

[0093] The set temperature that maximizes the comfort of the conditioned space S among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD refers to the highest set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD when the air conditioning performed by the air conditioning device 1 is heating.

[0094] Returning to the explanation of step SA41, if the deciding unit 304 determines that the second condition is not satisfied (step SA41: NO), it performs the processes of step SB35 and thereafter.

[0095] In addition, the set temperature that consumes the least amount of energy by the air conditioning device 1 among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD refers to the lowest set temperature among the set temperatures recorded in the collected data AD when the air conditioning performed by the air conditioning device 1 is heating.

[0096] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in FIG. 8, the setting unit 305 sets the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 to the set temperature determined in the determination process of step SA3 (step SA4).

[0097] Next, the operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 related to the first presentation image PG1 will be described. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system 1000. In FIG. 12, the left flowchart shows the operation of the terminal device 2, and the right flowchart shows the operation of the management server 3.

[0098] The display unit 202 of the terminal device 2 determines whether or not to start displaying the first presentation image PG1 (Step SB1). For example, when the receiving unit 203 receives an input to start displaying the first presentation image PG1, the display unit 202 makes an affirmative decision in step SB1.

[0099] When it is determined that the display of the first presentation image PG1 should not be started (step SB1: NO), the display unit 202 performs the determination of step SB1 again.

[0100] On the other hand, when it is determined that the display unit 202 starts displaying the first presentation image PG1 (step SB1: YES), the terminal communication control unit 201 transmits first presentation image request information to the management server 3 (step SB2).

[0101] The first presentation image request information is information requesting the first presentation image PG1. The first presentation image request information includes an air conditioner ID. The air conditioner ID included in the first presentation image request information may be an air conditioner ID input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the first presentation image PG1, or may be an air conditioner ID stored in advance by the terminal device 2. The first presentation image request information also records a time period specified by the user P. The time period is input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the first presentation image PG1.

[0102] The server communication control unit 301 of the management server 3 receives the first presentation image request information from the terminal device 2 (step SC1).

[0103] Next, the first generation unit 306 generates a first presentation image PG1 based on the first presentation image request information received in step SC1 (step SC2).

[0104] Here, step SC2 will be described in detail. Before describing step SC2, however, the first presentation image PG1 will be described in detail.

[0105] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the first presentation image PG1. The first presentation image PG1 is an image presented to the user P. The first presentation image PG1 includes a first matrix diagram MT1 and a first index image IG1.

[0106] In the first matrix diagram MT1, the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device 1, and the vertical axis is set to the outside air temperature. In this embodiment, the range of the scale on the horizontal axis includes the range of set temperatures indicated by the collected data AD used to generate the first matrix diagram MT1. In FIG. 13, the horizontal axis includes a range from 18°C ​​to 28°C. In this embodiment, the range of the scale on the vertical axis includes the outside air temperatures corresponding to the collected data AD used to generate the first matrix diagram MT1. In FIG. 13, the vertical axis includes a range from 15°C to 35°C.

[0107] In the first matrix diagram MT1, rectangular areas AR1 are provided at intervals of 0.5°C on the vertical axis and 0.5°C on the horizontal axis. The rectangular areas AR1 are colored in a color that corresponds to the change probability, and the change probability is indicated by the color. Thus, in the first matrix diagram MT1, changes in the color of the multiple areas AR1 indicate changes in the probability of change to the outdoor temperature and changes in the set temperature of the air conditioning device 1.

[0108] The first matrix diagram MT1 also includes a symbol SY at every 0.5°C on the vertical axis. The symbol SY is shown in the first matrix diagram MT1 at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process. In FIG. 13, a diamond-shaped symbol is shown as the symbol SY, but any type of symbol SY may be used. Since the horizontal axis is scaled, it is preferable that the symbol SY be a symbol other than a number. This prevents unnecessary numbers from being shown in the first matrix diagram MT1, and therefore provides a first matrix diagram MT1 with good visibility. The symbol SY may or may not be a size that fits within the area AR1. By configuring the symbol SY to a size that fits within the area AR1, it is possible to prevent the symbols SY from overlapping with each other, making it difficult to tell which symbol SY relates to which outside air temperature.

[0109] The first index image IG1 is an image that indicates the degree of change probability of the color presented in each area AR1. The first index image IG1 shown in Fig. 13 indicates an index whose color becomes darker as the change probability becomes smaller.

[0110] Step SC2 will now be described in detail. The first generation unit 306 identifies a record R1 having the air conditioner ID included in the first presentation image request information from the management DB 312. Next, the first generation unit 306 reads collected data AD from the two management data MD of the identified record R1, and generates a first matrix diagram MT1 based on the read collected data AD. In reading the collected data AD, the first generation unit 306 reads collected data AD corresponding to the time period recorded in the first presentation image request information from the two management data MD.

[0111] The first generating unit 306 may generate the first matrix diagram MT1 using a learning model that has learned the relationship between the collected data AD and the change probability and the set temperature determined in the determination process. In this case, the first generating unit 306 inputs the read collected data AD as input data to the learning model, and causes the learning model to output the first matrix diagram MT1. Note that the first matrix diagram MT1 output by the learning model may or may not include the symbol SY. When the first matrix diagram MT1 output by the learning model does not include the symbol SY, the first generating unit 306 may perform the determination process based on the collected data AD input to the learning model, and plot the symbol SY at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process on the first matrix diagram MT1 output by the learning model. Moreover, the first generating unit 306 may generate the first matrix diagram MT1 using an algorithm that is determined in advance through prior testing or simulation. The method of generating the first matrix diagram MT1 by the first generating unit 306 is not limited to the above example, and any method based on the collected data AD may be used.

[0112] After generating the first matrix diagram MT1, the first generating unit 306 generates a first presentation image PG1 in which the generated first matrix diagram MT1 and a first index image IG1 are arranged side by side. When the first generating unit 306 generates the first matrix diagram MT1 using a learning model, the first generating unit 306 may acquire the first index image IG1 from the learning model together with the first matrix diagram MT1. When image data of the first index image IG1 is stored in the server memory 310, the first generating unit 306 may acquire the first index image IG1 from the server memory 310.

[0113] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in Figure 12, when the first generation unit 306 generates the first presentation image PG1, the server communication control unit 301 transmits image data of the first presentation image PG1 generated in step SC2 to the terminal device 2 in response to the first presentation image request information (step SC3).

[0114] The terminal communication control unit 201 receives the image data of the first presentation image PG1 from the management server 3 (step SB3).

[0115] Next, the display unit 202 displays, on the display 22, the first presentation image PG1 represented by the image data received in step SB3 (step SB4). Step SB4 is an example of a "presenting step."

[0116] Here, the user P can understand the following from the displayed first presentation image PG1. User P can understand from the symbol SY in the first matrix diagram MT1 that, for example, when the outdoor temperature is 26°C, the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1 is 24.5°C. User P can also understand from the color of area AR1 that the probability of changing an outdoor temperature of 26°C and a set temperature of 24.5°C does not exceed 0.1, and that the probability of changing an outdoor temperature of 26 degrees and a set temperature of 25°C exceeds 0.1. Therefore, with regard to an outdoor temperature of 26°C, user P can understand from the symbol SY and color that 24.5°C has been determined as the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1 as the limit set temperature at which the probability of change does not increase.

[0117] [1-3. Effects, etc.] As explained above, the presentation method includes a presentation step in which the terminal device 2 presents a first matrix diagram MT1 in which the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 and the vertical axis is set to the outside air temperature. The presentation step presents the first matrix diagram MT1 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of a user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0118] This makes it possible to present to the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined in relation to the change probability. Thus, the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 can understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined.

[0119] The change in modification probability is indicated by the color.

[0120] This allows a user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 to easily grasp how the change probability is changing in the first matrix diagram MT1. Therefore, the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 can easily understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined.

[0121] The set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, determined based on the change probability, is indicated by a symbol SY other than a number.

[0122] According to this, since no unnecessary numbers are displayed in the first matrix diagram MT1, a highly visible first matrix diagram MT1 can be presented to the user P. Therefore, the user P of the air conditioner 1 can easily understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1 is determined.

[0123] The presentation system 1000 includes a display unit 202 that presents a first matrix diagram MT1 in which the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 and the vertical axis is set to the outside air temperature. The display unit 202 presents the first matrix diagram MT1 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of a user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0124] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0125] The control program 211 causes the terminal processor 200 of the terminal device 2 to function as a display unit 202 that presents a first matrix diagram MT1 in which the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 and the vertical axis is set to the outside air temperature. The display unit 202 presents the first matrix diagram MT1 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of a user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0126] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0127] (Embodiment 2) Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, a first matrix diagram MT1 is presented to the user P. In the second embodiment, a second matrix diagram MT2 is presented to the user P.

[0128] [2-1. Configuration] Regarding the configuration of each part of the presentation system 1000 in the second embodiment, detailed description of the configuration similar to the configuration of each part of the presentation system 1000 in the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0129] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of the management server 3 according to the second embodiment. As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 14 and FIG. 2, the management DB 312 in the second embodiment has one record R2 for each facility H.

[0130] Each record R2 has one facility ID. The facility ID is identification information that uniquely identifies the facility H. Furthermore, each record R2 records, for each air conditioning device 1 installed in the facility H, installation location information, air conditioner ID, communication information, the location of the facility H, the type of air conditioning, the current temperature setting, first management data MD1, and second management data MD2. The installation location information indicates the location where the air conditioning apparatus 1 is installed. The installation location information indicates, for example, the name of the room in which the air conditioning apparatus 1 is installed and the installation position of the air conditioning apparatus 1 in that room.

[0131] Although not shown in the drawings, in this embodiment, the set temperature indicated by the collected data AD is recorded in 1° C. increments although the set temperature range is the same.

[0132] As is clear from a comparison of FIG. 14 with FIG. 2, the server processor 300 functions as the second generation unit 307 instead of the first generation unit 306. The second generating unit 307 generates a second matrix chart MT2, which will be described later. Furthermore, when the second generating unit 307 generates the second matrix chart MT2, it generates a second presentation image PG2 including the generated second matrix chart MT2. The second matrix chart MT2 and the second presentation image PG2 will be described later. When the second generating unit 307 generates the second presentation image PG2, it outputs image data indicating the generated second presentation image PG2 to the server communication control unit 301. The server communication control unit 301 transmits the image data received from the second generating unit 307 to the terminal device 2.

[0133] In this embodiment, the acquisition unit 302, update unit 303, decision unit 304, and setting unit 305 process one pair (installation location information, air conditioner ID, communication information, location of facility H, air conditioning type, current set temperature, first management data MD1, and second management data MD2) recorded in record R2, and perform processing similar to that in embodiment 1.

[0134] [2-2. Operation] Next, the operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the operation related to the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device 1 is the same as in the first embodiment. To put it simply, in the second embodiment, the operation related to the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device 1 is processed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, with one pair recorded in record R2 (installation location information, air conditioner ID, communication information, location of facility H, air conditioning type, current set temperature, first management data MD1, and second management data MD2) as the processing target.

[0135] The operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 related to the second presentation image PG2 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0136] 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system 1000 in this embodiment. In FIG. 15, the left flowchart shows the operation of the terminal device 2, and the right flowchart shows the operation of the management server 3.

[0137] The display unit 202 of the terminal device 2 determines whether or not to start displaying the second presentation image PG2 (step SD1). For example, when the receiving unit 203 receives an input to start displaying the second presentation image PG2, the display unit 202 makes an affirmative decision in step SD1.

[0138] When it is determined that the display of the second presentation image PG2 should not be started (step SD1: NO), the display unit 202 performs the determination of step SD1 again.

[0139] On the other hand, if it is determined that the display unit 202 starts displaying the second presentation image PG2 (step SD1: YES), the terminal communication control unit 201 transmits second presentation image request information to the management server 3 (step SD2).

[0140] The second presentation image request information is information requesting the second presentation image PG2 and includes a facility ID. The facility ID included in the second presentation image request information may be a facility ID input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the second presentation image PG2, or may be a facility ID stored in advance in the terminal device 2. The second presentation image request information records the date and time that the user P inputs to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the second presentation image PG2. The date and time recorded in the second presentation image request information is a past date and time or a future date and time. The second presentation image request information records the type of air conditioning input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the second presentation image PG2. In the present embodiment, the type of air conditioning recorded in the second presentation image request information indicates cooling or heating.

[0141] The server communication control unit 301 of the management server 3 receives the second presentation image request information from the terminal device 2 (step SE1).

[0142] Next, the second generation unit 307 generates a second presentation image PG2 based on the second presentation image request information received in step SE1 (step SE2).

[0143] Step SE2 will now be described in detail. Prior to the description of step SE2, the second presentation image PG2 will be described in detail.

[0144] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the second presentation image PG2. The second presentation image PG2 is an image presented to the user P. The second presentation image PG2 shown in Fig. 16 illustrates an image relating to a future date and time.

[0145] The second presentation image PG2 includes a second matrix diagram MT2 and a second indicator image IG2. When the second presentation image PG2 is an image relating to a future date and time, the second presentation image PG2 includes forecast information J1 indicating forecasts of temperature and humidity, as shown in Fig. 16. When the second presentation image PG2 is an image relating to a past date and time, the second presentation image PG2 includes information indicating the past temperature and humidity instead of the forecast information J1.

[0146] In the second matrix diagram MT2, the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1, and the vertical axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioner 1. The set temperature range indicated by the horizontal axis includes the set temperature range indicated by the collected data AD used to generate the second matrix diagram MT2. In addition, the type of installation location indicated by the vertical axis indicates the set location of the air conditioner 1 recorded in the record R2 used to generate the second matrix diagram MT2.

[0147] In the second matrix diagram MT2, one rectangular area AR2 is provided for the installation location of one air conditioning device 1 and the installation temperature of one air conditioning device 1. The rectangular area AR2 is presented in a color according to the change probability, and the change probability is indicated by the presented color. In this way, in the second matrix diagram MT2, changes in the color indicated by multiple areas AR2 indicate changes in the change probability for the installation location of the air conditioning device 1.

[0148] Furthermore, the second matrix diagram MT2 includes a symbol SY for each installation location of the air conditioning device 1. In this embodiment, the symbol SY is shown in the second matrix diagram MT2 at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process. In FIG. 16, a diamond-shaped symbol is shown as an example of the symbol SY, but any type of symbol SY may be used. Note that, since the horizontal axis of the symbol SY is scaled, it is preferable to use a symbol other than a number. The size of the symbol SY may be a size that fits within the area AR2 or a size that does not fit within the area AR2.

[0149] The second index image IG2 is an image that indicates the degree of change probability of the color presented in each area AR2. The second index image IG2 shown in Fig. 16 shows an index in five stages, with the color becoming darker as the change probability decreases.

[0150] Step SC2 will now be described in detail. The second generating unit 307 outputs the date and time recorded in the second presentation image request information to the acquiring unit 302, and causes the acquiring unit 302 to acquire the outside air temperature at the date and time recorded in the second presentation image request information. The acquiring unit 302 acquires the outside air temperature in the same manner as the method described in the first embodiment.

[0151] Next, the second generating unit 307 identifies a record R2 having the facility ID included in the second presentation image request information from the management DB 312. Next, if the air conditioning type recorded in the second presentation image request information indicates cooling, the second generating unit 307 reads out the collected data AD corresponding to the outside air temperature acquired by the acquiring unit 302 from the first management data MD1 of the identified record R2. Also, if the air conditioning type recorded in the second presentation image request information indicates heating, the second generating unit 307 reads out the collected data AD corresponding to the outside air temperature acquired by the acquiring unit 302 from the second management data MD2 of the identified record R2. Then, the second generating unit 307 generates a second matrix diagram MT2 based on the read collected data AD.

[0152] The second generating unit 307 may generate the second matrix diagram MT2 using a learning model that has learned the relationship between the collected data AD and the change probability and the set temperature determined in the determination process. In this case, the second generating unit 307 inputs the read collected data AD as input data to the learning model, and causes the learning model to output the second matrix diagram MT2. Note that the second matrix diagram MT2 output by the learning model may or may not include the symbol SY. When the second matrix diagram MT2 output by the learning model does not include the symbol SY, the second generating unit 307 may perform the determination process based on the collected data AD input to the learning model, and plot the symbol SY at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process on the second matrix diagram MT2 output by the learning model. Moreover, the second generating unit 307 may generate the second matrix diagram MT2 using an algorithm that is determined in advance through prior testing or simulation. The method of generating the second matrix diagram MT2 by the second generating unit 307 is not limited to the above example, and any method based on the collected data AD may be used.

[0153] When the second generating unit 307 generates the second matrix diagram MT2, the second generating unit 307 generates a second presentation image PG2 in which the generated second matrix diagram MT2 and the second index image IG2 are arranged side by side. When the second generating unit 307 generates the second matrix diagram MT2 using a learning model, the second generating unit 307 may acquire the second index image IG2 from the learning model together with the second matrix diagram MT2. When the image data of the second index image IG2 is stored in the server memory 310, the second generating unit 307 may acquire the second index image IG2 from the server memory 310. When the date and time recorded in the second presentation image request information is a future date and time, the second generating unit 307 includes the forecast information J1 in the second presentation image PG2. The temperature, humidity, and weather indicated by the forecast information J1 are acquired from the weather server 4. When the date and time recorded in the second presentation image request information is a past date and time, the second generating unit 307 includes information on the past temperature, humidity, and weather in the second presentation image PG2. The temperature, humidity, and weather indicated by the information are obtained from the weather server 4.

[0154] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in Figure 15, when the second generation unit 307 generates the second presentation image PG2, the server communication control unit 301 transmits image data of the second presentation image PG2 generated in step SE2 to the terminal device 2 in response to the second presentation image request information (step SE3).

[0155] The terminal communication control unit 201 receives the image data of the second presentation image PG2 from the management server 3 (step SD3).

[0156] Next, the display unit 202 displays, on the display 22, the second presentation image PG2 represented by the image data received in step SB3 (step SD4). Step SD4 is an example of a "presentation step."

[0157] Here, the user P can understand the following from the displayed second presentation image PG2. User P can understand from the symbol SY in the second matrix diagram MT2 that, for example, in the case of the air conditioner 1 on the north side of the office, the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1 is 24°C. User P can also understand from the color of area AR2 that, for the air conditioner 1 on the north side of the office, the probability of changing the set temperature to 24°C does not exceed 0.1, and the probability of changing the set temperature to 25°C exceeds 0.1. Therefore, user P can understand from the symbol SY and color that, for the north side of the office, 24°C has been determined as the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1, as the limit temperature at which the probability of change does not increase.

[0158] [2-3. Effects, etc.] As explained above, the presentation method includes a presentation step in which the terminal device 2 presents the second matrix diagram MT2 in which the horizontal axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 and the vertical axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioner 1. The presentation step presents the second matrix diagram MT2 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of the user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0159] This makes it possible to present to the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined in relation to the change probability. Thus, the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 becomes able to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined. Furthermore, the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 becomes able to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined for each installation location of the air conditioning apparatus 1.

[0160] The presentation system 1000 includes a display unit 202 that presents a second matrix chart MT2 in which the horizontal axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning apparatus 1 and the vertical axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning apparatus 1. The display unit 202 presents the second matrix chart MT2 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of a user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0161] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0162] The control program 211 causes the terminal processor 200 of the terminal device 2 to function as a display unit 202 that presents a second matrix chart MT2 in which the horizontal axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning apparatus 1 and the vertical axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning apparatus 1. The display unit 202 presents the second matrix chart MT2 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0163] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0164] (Embodiment 3) Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a second matrix diagram MT2 is presented to the user P. In the third embodiment, a third matrix diagram MT3 is further presented to the user P.

[0165] [3-1. Configuration] Regarding the configuration of each part of the presentation system 1000 in the third embodiment, detailed description of the configuration similar to the configuration of each part of the presentation system 1000 in the second embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0166] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of the management server 3 in the second embodiment. As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 17 and FIG. 14, the server processor 300 of this embodiment functions as a third generation unit 308 instead of the second generation unit 307. The third generating unit 308 generates the second presentation image PG2 described in the second embodiment. The third generating unit 308 also generates a third matrix chart MT3, which will be described later. After generating the third matrix chart MT3, the third generating unit 308 generates a third presentation image PG3 including the generated third matrix chart MT3. The third matrix chart MT3 and the third presentation image PG3 will be described later. After generating the second presentation image PG2 and the third presentation image PG3, the third generating unit 308 outputs image data indicating the generated second presentation image PG2 and image data indicating the generated third presentation image PG3 to the server communication control unit 301. The server communication control unit 301 transmits the two types of image data received from the third generating unit 308 to the terminal device 2.

[0167] [3-2. Operation] Next, the operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the operation related to the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1 is similar to that in the second embodiment.

[0168] The operation of each unit of the presentation system 1000 related to the third presentation image PG3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0169] 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the presentation system 1000 in this embodiment. In FIG. 18, the left flowchart shows the operation of the terminal device 2, and the right flowchart shows the operation of the management server 3.

[0170] The display unit 202 of the terminal device 2 determines whether or not to start displaying the third presentation image PG3 (step SF1). For example, when the receiving unit 203 receives an input to start displaying the third presentation image PG3, the display unit 202 makes an affirmative decision in step SF1.

[0171] If it is determined that the display of the third presentation image PG3 should not be started (step SF1: NO), the display unit 202 performs the determination of step SF1 again.

[0172] On the other hand, if it is determined that the display unit 202 starts displaying the third presentation image PG3 (step SF1: YES), the terminal communication control unit 201 transmits a third presentation image request to the management server 3 (step SF2).

[0173] The third presentation image request information is information requesting the third presentation image PG3 and includes a facility ID. The facility ID included in the third presentation image request information may be a facility ID input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the third presentation image PG3, or may be a facility ID stored in advance in the terminal device 2. The third presentation image request information records the date and time that the user P inputs to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the third presentation image PG3. The date and time recorded in the third presentation image request information is a past date and time or a future date and time. The third presentation image request information also records the type of air conditioning input by the user P to the terminal device 2 when instructing to start displaying the third presentation image PG3. In this embodiment, the type of air conditioning recorded in the third presentation image request information indicates cooling or heating.

[0174] The server communication control unit 301 of the management server 3 receives the third presentation image request information from the terminal device 2 (step SG1).

[0175] Next, the third generation unit 308 generates a third presentation image PG3 based on the third presentation image request information received in step SG1 (step SG2).

[0176] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the third presentation image PG3. The third presentation image PG3 is an image presented to the user P. The third presentation image PG3 is an image related to a specific air conditioning apparatus 1. The third presentation image PG3 includes a third matrix diagram MT3 and a third index image IG3.

[0177] In the third matrix diagram MT3, the horizontal axis is set to time periods, and the vertical axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning apparatus 1. In Fig. 19, the horizontal axis is set to a scale of time periods in one-hour increments, and the vertical axis is set to a scale of set temperatures in one degree Celsius increments.

[0178] In the third matrix diagram MT3, one rectangular area AR3 is provided for each scale on the horizontal axis and each scale on the vertical axis. The rectangular area AR3 is displayed in a color according to the change probability, and the color indicates the change probability. In this way, in the third matrix diagram MT3, the change in color of the multiple areas AR3 indicates the change in the probability of change to the installation temperature of the air conditioning device 1 and the change in the probability of change to the time of day.

[0179] The third matrix diagram MT3 also includes a boundary line L. The boundary line L is a line that indicates the boundary between the set temperature determined in the determination process and the set temperature that is next higher than the set temperature determined in the determination process. It is preferable that the thickness of the boundary line L is thicker than each line that constitutes the grid of the third matrix diagram MT3. The color of the boundary line L may be any color.

[0180] Moreover, in the third matrix diagram MT3, the symbol SY is included for each scale mark on the horizontal axis. In this embodiment, the symbol SY is shown in the third matrix diagram MT3 at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process. In FIG. 16, a diamond-shaped symbol is shown as an example of the symbol SY, but any type of symbol SY may be used. Note that, since the scale mark is drawn on the horizontal axis, it is preferable that the symbol SY be a symbol other than a number. The size of the symbol SY may be a size that fits within the area AR3 or a size that does not fit within the area AR3.

[0181] The third index image IG3 is an image that indicates the degree of change probability of the color presented in each area AR3. The third index image IG3 shown in Fig. 19 indicates an index in five stages, with the color becoming darker as the change probability decreases.

[0182] Step SG2 will now be described in detail. The third generation unit 308 identifies a record R2 having the facility ID included in the third presentation image request information from the management DB 312, and reads out the collected data AD for each installation location of the air conditioning apparatus 1 from the identified record R2. In this reading, if the type of air conditioning recorded in the third presentation image request information indicates cooling, the third generation unit 308 reads the collected data AD for the time period after the time (time constituting the date and time) recorded in the third presentation image request information from the first management data MD1 of the identified record R2. Also, if the type of air conditioning recorded in the third presentation image request information indicates heating, the third generation unit 308 reads the collected data AD for the time period after the time recorded in the third presentation image request information from the second management data MD2 of the identified record R2. Then, the third generation unit 308 generates a third matrix diagram MT3 based on the read collected data AD for each installation location of the air conditioner 1.

[0183] The third generation unit 308 may generate the third matrix diagram MT3 using a learning model that has learned the relationship between the collected data AD and the change probability and the set temperature determined in the determination process. In this case, the third generation unit 308 inputs the read collected data AD as input data to the learning model, and causes the learning model to output the third matrix diagram MT3. The third matrix diagram MT3 output by the learning model may include the symbol SY and the boundary line L, or may not include at least one of the symbol SY and the boundary line L. If the third matrix diagram MT3 output by the learning model does not include at least one of the symbol SY and the boundary line L, the third generation unit 308 performs the determination process based on the collected data AD input to the learning model, plots the symbol SY at a location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process, and adds a boundary line L to the third matrix diagram MT3 output by the learning model. Furthermore, the third generating unit 308 may generate the third matrix diagram MT3 using an algorithm that is determined in advance through prior testing or simulation. The method of generating the third matrix diagram MT3 by the third generating section 308 is not limited to the above example, and any method based on the collected data AD may be used.

[0184] After generating the third matrix chart MT3, the third generation unit 308 generates a third presentation image PG3 including the generated third matrix chart MT3.

[0185] Returning to the explanation of the flowchart in Figure 18, when the third generation unit 308 generates the third presentation image PG3, the server communication control unit 301 transmits image data of the third presentation image generated in step SG2 to the terminal device 2 in response to the third presentation image request information (step SG3).

[0186] The terminal communication control unit 201 receives image data of the third presentation image from the management server 3 (step SF3).

[0187] Next, the display unit 202 displays the third presentation image on the display 22 based on the image data of the third presentation image received in step SF3 (step SF4). Step SF4 is an example of a "presentation step."

[0188] Here, the user P can understand the following from the displayed third presentation image PG3. From the symbol SY in the third matrix diagram MT3, user P can understand that, for example, the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1 in the 1pm hour is 24°C. User P can also understand from the color of area AR3 that, for the 1pm hour, the probability of changing the set temperature to 24°C does not exceed 0.1, and the probability of changing the set temperature to 25°C exceeds 0.1. Therefore, user P can understand from the symbol SY or boundary line L and color that, for the 1pm hour, 24°C has been determined as the set temperature that should be set on the air conditioner 1, as the limit temperature at which the probability of change does not increase.

[0189] [3-3. Effects, etc.] As explained above, the presentation method includes a presentation step in which the terminal device 2 presents a third matrix chart MT3 whose horizontal axis is set to time of day and whose vertical axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1. The presentation step presents the third matrix chart MT3 in a manner showing the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0190] This makes it possible to present to the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined in relation to the change probability. Thus, the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1 can understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined.

[0191] The presentation system 1000 includes a display unit 202 that presents a third matrix chart MT3 in which the horizontal axis is set to time of day and the vertical axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning apparatus 1. The display unit 202 presents the third matrix chart MT3 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of a user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0192] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0193] The control program 211 causes the display unit 202 to function as a display that presents a third matrix chart MT3 in which the horizontal axis is set to time of day and the vertical axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioner 1. The display unit 202 presents the third matrix chart MT3 in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner 1, which has been determined based on the change probability related to the comfort of user P of the air conditioner 1, and changes in the change probability.

[0194] This provides the same effect as the presentation method described above.

[0195] (Other embodiments) As described above, the above-mentioned first, second and third embodiments have been described as examples disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to these, and can be applied to embodiments in which modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions and the like are made. In addition, it is also possible to combine the components described in the above-mentioned first, second and third embodiments to form new embodiments. Therefore, other embodiments will be exemplified below.

[0196] In each of the above-described embodiments, the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is determined based on the change probability. In other embodiments, the same effect as in the above-described embodiments can be obtained even if the probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning apparatus 1 will not be changed is adopted as the parameter for the determination process, rather than the change probability. When the probability of not being changed is used as the parameter, the predetermined threshold used in the determination process is 0.9 (90% as a percentage), and in the determination process, the set temperature with a probability of 0.9 or greater is determined as the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1. Note that a change probability of 0.1 or less and a probability of not being changed of 0.9 or greater are synonymous.

[0197] Furthermore, the determination process for determining the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus 1 is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, in the determination process, it is conceivable that the set temperature to be set is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of the user P, such as a comfort index or discomfort index. In this case, the comfort index, discomfort index, etc. may be presented as parameters related to the comfort of the user P of the air conditioning apparatus 1, as shown in Figures 13, 16, and 19. The probability that the set temperature of the air conditioner 1 will not be changed corresponds to the "second probability."

[0198] In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined range indicated by the collected data AD of the first management data MD1 is a range of 23°C to 28°C, but this predetermined range is merely an example and may be a range of set temperatures that can be set by the air conditioning apparatus 1, or a range that the user P is expected to set within the range of set temperatures that can be set by the air conditioning apparatus 1. The same can be said about the collected data AD of the second management data MD2.

[0199] In the above-mentioned first embodiment, the multiple set temperatures included in the predetermined range indicated by the collected data AD are set at intervals of 0.5°C. In other embodiments, the increments of the set temperatures included in the predetermined range are not limited to 0.5°C and may be, for example, 1°C. Also, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the multiple set temperatures included in the predetermined range indicated by the collected data AD are set at intervals of 1°C. In other embodiments, the increments of the set temperatures included in the predetermined range are not limited to 1°C and may be, for example, 0.5°C.

[0200] In the above-described embodiment 1, when there are multiple second set temperatures and multiple third set temperatures, the set temperature that maximizes the comfort of the conditioned space S is determined as the set temperature to be set, but the set temperature that minimizes the energy consumption of the air conditioning device 1 may also be determined as the set temperature to be set.

[0201] In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the "first axis" is the horizontal axis and the "second axis" is the vertical axis has been exemplified, but the "first axis" may be the vertical axis and the "second axis" may be the horizontal axis.

[0202] In another embodiment related to the above-mentioned second embodiment, the second matrix diagram MT2 may include the boundary line L explained in the third embodiment.

[0203] In other embodiments related to the above-mentioned embodiment 2, the vertical axis may represent the identification information of the air conditioning apparatus 1. The identification information of the air conditioning apparatus 1 may be any information that can be identified within the facility ID.

[0204] In other embodiments related to the above-mentioned third embodiment, the symbol SY may be shown in the third matrix diagram MT3 at the location corresponding to the set temperature determined in the determination process for each time period. In this case, the third matrix diagram MT3 may not have a boundary line L. Also, in other embodiments related to the above-mentioned third embodiment, the symbol SY may not be shown in the third matrix diagram MT3.

[0205] In the above-mentioned embodiment 2, the second matrix diagram MT2 shows the change in change probability for multiple air conditioning devices 1, but the second matrix diagram MT2 may also be a diagram showing the change in change probability for a single air conditioning device 1, i.e., for a single installation location.

[0206] In each of the above-described embodiments, the display unit 202 has been exemplified as the "presentation unit." That is, in each of the above-described embodiments, the manner in which the first matrix diagram MT1 to the third matrix diagram MT3 are presented has been exemplified as a display. In other embodiments, the manner in which the first matrix diagram MT1 to the third matrix diagram MT3 are presented may be other manners, such as printing. For example, when the manner of presentation is printing, the terminal processor 200 may function as the "presentation unit" and as an instruction unit that instructs a printing device to print.

[0207] In each of the above-described embodiments, the terminal device 2 is exemplified as the "computer", but the "computer" is not limited to the terminal device 2. For example, when the presentation mode is a printing device, the "computer" may be a control device provided in the printing device.

[0208] In another embodiment, the "computer" may be a server device capable of communicating with the terminal device 2. In this case, the server device generates presentation images such as those shown in Figs. 13, 16, and 19, and presents the generated presentation images to the user P via the terminal device 2. In another embodiment, the "program" may be a program processed by a processor of the server device.

[0209] In another embodiment, each of the installation locations shown in the second matrix diagram MT2 of the second presentation image PG2 may be configured to be selectable, and when any of the installation locations shown in the second matrix diagram MT2 is selected, the third presentation image PG3 may be displayed. In this other embodiment, for example, when the installation location "north side of the office" is selected in the second presentation image PG2 shown in Fig. 16, the third presentation image PG3 for the air conditioning device 1 installed in the "north side of the office" is displayed.

[0210] The terminal processor 200 and the server processor 300 may be configured with a single processor or multiple processors. These processors may be hardware programmed to realize the corresponding functional units. That is, these processors may be configured with, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0211] The configurations of the management server 3 and the terminal device 2 shown in Figures 2, 7, 14, and 17 are merely examples, and the specific implementation form is not particularly limited. In other words, it is not necessarily necessary to implement hardware corresponding to each unit individually, and it is also possible to implement a configuration in which one processor executes a program to realize the functions of each unit. Also, some of the functions realized by software in the above-mentioned embodiment may be hardware, or some of the functions realized by hardware may be software.

[0212] The step units of the operations shown in Figures 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, and 18 are divided according to the main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the operations, and the operations are not limited by the manner in which the processing units are divided or the names of the processing units. The operations may be divided into more step units according to the processing contents. Furthermore, one step unit may be divided so as to include more processing. Furthermore, the order of the steps may be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with the purpose of this disclosure.

[0213] It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are intended to illustrate the technology of the present disclosure, and various modifications, substitutions, additions, omissions, and the like can be made within the scope of the claims or their equivalents.

[0214] (Additional Note) The above description of the embodiments discloses the following techniques.

[0215] (Technology 1) A presentation method including a presentation step in which a computer presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of an air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature, the presentation step presents the first matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. This makes it possible to present to a user of the air conditioner how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined with respect to parameters related to the comfort of the user of the air conditioner, thereby enabling the user of the air conditioner to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined.

[0216] (Technology 2) A presentation method including a presentation step in which a computer presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device, the presentation step presents the second matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0217] (Technology 3) A presentation method including a presentation step in which a computer presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device, the presentation step presenting the third matrix diagram in a manner showing the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0218] (Technology 4) A presentation method according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 3, wherein the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed. This makes it possible to present to a user of the air conditioning apparatus how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined with respect to the first probability or the second probability, thereby enabling the user of the air conditioning apparatus to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined with respect to the first probability or the second probability.

[0219] (Technology 5) A presentation method according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 3, wherein the parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. This makes it possible to present to a user of the air conditioning apparatus how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined with respect to the comfort index or discomfort index, thereby enabling the user of the air conditioning apparatus to understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning apparatus is determined with respect to the comfort index or discomfort index.

[0220] (Technology 6) A presentation method described in any one of Technology 1 to Technology 5, in which the change in the parameter is indicated by color. This allows the user of the air conditioner to easily grasp how the parameters are changing in the matrix diagram, and therefore allows the user of the air conditioner to easily understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined.

[0221] (Technology 7) A presentation method according to any one of Technologies 1 to 6, in which the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, determined based on the parameters, is indicated by a symbol other than a number. According to this, since unnecessary numbers are not displayed in the matrix diagram, a matrix diagram with good visibility can be presented to the user, and therefore the user of the air conditioner can easily understand how the set temperature to be set in the air conditioner is determined.

[0222] (Technology 8) A presentation system comprising a presentation unit that presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a set temperature of an air conditioning device and a second axis is set to an outside air temperature, the presentation unit presents the first matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0223] (Technology 9) A presentation system comprising a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the installation temperature of an air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the second matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0224] (Technology 10) A presentation system comprising a presentation unit that presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to a set temperature of an air conditioning device, the presentation unit presenting the third matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0225] (Technology 11) A presentation system described in any one of Technology 8 to Technology 10, wherein the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the fourth technique can be achieved.

[0226] (Technology 12) A presentation system described in any one of Technology 8 to Technology 10, wherein the parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in Technique 5 can be achieved.

[0227] (Technology 13) A program that causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of an air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature, and the presentation unit presents the first matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0228] (Technology 14) A program that causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning unit and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning unit or identification information of the air conditioning unit, and the presentation unit presents the second matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning unit, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning unit, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0229] (Technology 15) A program that causes a computer processor to function as a presentation unit that presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to time of day and a second axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device, and the presentation unit presents the third matrix diagram in a manner that shows the set temperature to be set for the air conditioning device, which is determined based on parameters related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and changes in the parameters. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the first technique can be achieved.

[0230] (Technology 16) The program according to any one of Technology 13 to Technology 15, wherein the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in the fourth technique can be achieved.

[0231] (Technology 17) A program described in any one of Technology 13 to Technology 15, wherein the parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. According to this, the same effect as the presentation method described in Technique 5 can be achieved. [Industrial Applicability]

[0232] As described above, the presentation method, presentation system, and program according to the present invention can be used to present the set temperature that should be set in an air conditioner to a user of the air conditioner. [Explanation of symbols]

[0233] 1. Air conditioning equipment 2. Terminal devices (computers) 3 Management Server 4. Weather Server 11 Indoor unit 12 Outdoor unit 13 Remote Control 14 Communication equipment 20 Terminal control device 21 Terminal communication device 22 Display 23 Input Interface 30 Server control device 31 Server communication device 200 Terminal Processors 201 Terminal communication control unit 202 Display section (presentation section) 203 Reception 210 Terminal Memory 211 Control Program (Program) 300 Server Processors 301 Server communication control unit 302 Acquisition Department 303 Update Department 304 Decision Section 305 Settings 306 1st generation part 307 Second generation part 308 Third generation part 310 Server Memory 311 Control Program 1000 Presentation System AD Collected Data AR1 area AR2 area AR3 area H Facility IG1 First index image IG2 2nd index image J1 Forecast Information L border MD Management Data MD 1st Management Data MD1 First management data MD2 Second Management Data MT1 First Matrix Diagram MT2 Second Matrix Diagram MT3 3rd Matrix Diagram NW Network PG1 First Presentation Image PG2 2nd presentation image PG3 3rd presentation image RD Operation Data S Air conditioned space SB4, SD4, SF4 steps (presentation steps) SY symbol

Claims

1. A presentation step of the computer presenting a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioner and a second axis is set to an outside air temperature, The presenting step includes: presenting the first matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation method.

2. a presentation step of the computer presenting a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to an installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device; The presenting step includes: presenting the second matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation method.

3. a presentation step of the computer presenting a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a time period and a second axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioning device; The presenting step includes: presenting the third matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation method.

4. the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed; The presentation method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. The presentation method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. The change in the parameter is indicated by color. The presentation method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on the parameters is indicated by a symbol other than a number. The presentation method according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

8. a presentation unit that presents a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to an outside air temperature; The presentation unit is presenting the first matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation system.

9. a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to an installation temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to an installation location of the air conditioning device or identification information of the air conditioning device; The presentation unit is presenting the second matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation system.

10. a presentation unit that presents a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a time period and a second axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioning device; The presentation unit is presenting the third matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; Presentation system.

11. the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed; A presentation system according to any one of claims 8 to 10.

12. The parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. A presentation system according to any one of claims 8 to 10.

13. The computer's processor, a display unit that displays a first matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the set temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the outside air temperature; The presentation unit is presenting the first matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device, which is determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; program.

14. The computer's processor, a presentation unit that presents a second matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to the installation temperature of the air conditioning device and a second axis is set to the installation location of the air conditioning device or the identification information of the air conditioning device; The presentation unit is presenting the second matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; program.

15. The computer's processor, a display unit that displays a third matrix diagram in which a first axis is set to a time period and a second axis is set to a set temperature of the air conditioning device; The presentation unit is presenting the third matrix diagram in a manner showing a set temperature to be set in the air conditioning device determined based on a parameter related to the comfort of a user of the air conditioning device, and a change in the parameter; program.

16. the parameter is a first probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will be changed, or a second probability that the set temperature of the air conditioning device will not be changed; The program according to any one of claims 13 to 15.

17. The parameter is a comfort index or a discomfort index. The program according to any one of claims 13 to 15.

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