Facility management system

Abstract

To make it possible to centrally manage information obtained by sensors in a plurality of areas and the operation of facility devices installed in the plurality of areas.SOLUTION: A facility management system includes a plurality of sensors that respectively acquire environmental information and information relating to the operating status of facility devices in a plurality of areas; a receiving unit that receives the environmental information and the information relating to the operating status of the facility devices acquired by the plurality of sensors; a memory unit that stores operating conditions of the facility devices installed in the plurality of respective areas; a control unit that controls the operation of the facility devices installed in the plurality of respective areas based on the environmental information and the information relating to the operating status of the facility devices received by the receiving unit and the operating conditions of the facility devices; and an operation terminal that displays on a display unit the environmental information and the information relating to the operating status of the facility devices in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a facility management system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a home appliance operation system that collects information from one or more sensors and executes the content of home appliance operations based on rules for determining the content of home appliance operations from the collected information.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in Patent Document 1, the user cannot grasp the information obtained by the sensors installed in each of the plurality of areas. In addition, an operation device for operating each of the equipment installed in each of the plurality of areas is required, and it does not perform unified operation of the equipment installed in the plurality of areas.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a technology capable of centrally managing the information obtained by sensors in a plurality of areas and the operations of the equipment installed in the plurality of areas.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The facility management system according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of sensors that respectively acquire environmental information in a plurality of areas and information on the operating status of facility equipment, a receiving unit that receives the environmental information and the information on the operating status of the facility equipment acquired by the plurality of sensors, a storage unit that stores the operating conditions of the facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas respectively, and a control unit that controls the operation of the facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas respectively based on the environmental information and the information on the operating status of the facility equipment received by the receiving unit and the operating conditions of the facility equipment, and an operation terminal that displays on a display unit the environmental information and the information on the operating status of the facility equipment in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit.

[0007] In the facility management system according to the first aspect, information acquired by sensors in a plurality of areas and the operations of facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally managed.

[0008] The facility management system according to the second aspect of the present disclosure is the facility management system according to the first aspect, wherein the operation terminal further includes a setting unit that sets the operating conditions of the facility equipment and stores them in the storage unit.

[0009] In the facility management system according to the second aspect, the operating conditions of facility equipment in a plurality of areas can be set by one operation terminal.

[0010] The facility management system according to the third aspect of the present disclosure is the facility management system according to the first aspect, wherein the control unit further includes a transmission unit that transmits operation information for operating the facility equipment to the facility equipment.

[0011] In the facility management system according to the third aspect, facility equipment in a plurality of areas can be operated by one operation terminal.

[0012] The facility management system according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure is the facility management system according to the first aspect, wherein the plurality of areas are areas in a school building including at least any two of a plurality of classrooms, staff rooms, art rooms, and music rooms in the school.

[0013] In the facility management system according to the fourth aspect, in an area within a school building including at least any two of a plurality of classrooms, staff rooms, art rooms, and music rooms in the school, the information acquired by sensors and the operations of equipment installed in the plurality of classrooms can be centrally managed. In addition, an environment in which one can concentrate on lessons can be provided. Further, work processes such as patrols by teachers and the like can be reduced.

[0014] In the facility management system according to the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, the equipment includes at least any one of a locking state detection device that detects the locking state of windows in the plurality of areas, an air conditioning device, and a lighting device.

[0015] In the facility management system according to the fifth aspect, the locking states of windows installed in a plurality of areas, and the operating conditions of air conditioning devices or lighting devices can be centrally managed. In addition, the air conditioning devices or lighting devices installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally operated by one operation terminal.

[0016] In the facility management system according to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, the plurality of sensors are battery - less sensors that do not require a battery capable of acquiring information regarding environmental information or the operating conditions of equipment.

[0017] In the facility management system according to the sixth aspect, a battery can be made unnecessary.

[0018] In the facility management system according to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, the plurality of sensors include at least any two of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, an illuminance sensor, and a human presence sensor.

[0019] In the facility management system according to the seventh aspect, in a plurality of areas, the information acquired from at least any two of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, an illuminance sensor, and a human presence sensor, and the operations of equipment installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally managed.

[0020] In the facility management system according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, the receiving unit receives, via a wireless communication line, environmental information acquired by the plurality of sensors and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment.

[0021] In the facility management system according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to centrally manage environmental information and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in a plurality of areas.

[0022] In the facility management system according to the ninth aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, the receiving unit, the storage unit, and the control unit are configured on a server.

[0023] In the facility management system according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to centrally manage environmental information and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in a plurality of areas.

[0024] In the facility management system according to the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, when the environmental information in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit is not within a preset range, the operation terminal displays, on a display unit, a warning display indicating that it is not within the preset range.

[0025] In the facility management system according to the tenth aspect, it is possible to more easily make the user aware that the environmental information in a specific area is not within a preset range, as compared with the case where no warning display is made.

[0026] In the facility management system according to the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the first aspect, when the information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit is not in a preset situation, the operation terminal displays, on the display unit, a warning display indicating that it is not in the preset situation.

[0027] In the facility management system according to the eleventh aspect, it is possible to more easily make the user aware that the information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in a specific area is not in a preset situation, as compared with the case where no warning display is made.

[0028] In the facility management system according to the 12th aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the 4th aspect, the facility equipment includes locking state detection equipment for detecting the locking state of a window, and when the receiving unit does not receive a locking completion signal of the window in the classroom by the locking state detection equipment in a preset time zone, the operation terminal displays a warning indication indicating that the window in the classroom is not locked on the display unit.

[0029] In the facility management system according to the 12th aspect, compared with the case where the facility management system in the present disclosure is not used, the door closing confirmation work in a plurality of classrooms is facilitated, and the work processes such as the inspection by teachers and the like can be reduced.

[0030] In the facility management system according to the 13th aspect of the present disclosure, in the facility management system according to the 4th aspect, the plurality of sensors include an illuminance sensor and a human presence sensor, and when the receiving unit receives the lighting of the lighting equipment in the classroom by the illuminance sensor and the fact that the classroom is in an empty state by the human presence sensor in a preset time zone, the control unit controls to turn off the lighting equipment in the classroom.

[0031] In the facility management system according to the 13th aspect, compared with the case where the facility management system in the present disclosure is not used, the power consumption can be suppressed. Also, the work processes such as the inspection by teachers and the like can be reduced.

Effects of the Invention

[0032] According to the present disclosure, the information acquired by sensors in a plurality of areas and the operations of the facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally managed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0034] Next, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the facility management system 100 in one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] The facility management system 100 includes smart remotes 1, air conditioning equipment 2, lighting equipment 3, locking state detection equipment 4, temperature and humidity sensors 5, carbon dioxide (hereinafter referred to as CO2) concentration sensors 6, human presence sensors 7, illuminance sensors 8, and transceivers 9 installed in each of a plurality of classrooms in a school, which is an example of a facility, a server 10, and an operation terminal 20. The transceivers 9 installed in each classroom and the server 10 are interconnected via the Internet 30. Also, the server 10 and the operation terminal 20 are interconnected via the Internet 30.

[0037] Here, the air conditioning equipment 2, the lighting equipment 3, and the locking state detection equipment 4 are examples of the equipment used in the present disclosure. Also, the temperature and humidity sensors 5, the CO2 concentration sensors 6, the human presence sensors 7, and the illuminance sensors 8 are examples of sensors that respectively acquire environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration in each classroom or information regarding the operating status of the equipment. The locking state detection equipment 4, the temperature and humidity sensors 5, the CO2 concentration sensors 6, the human presence sensors 7, and the illuminance sensors 8 are battery-less sensors (energy harvesting type sensors) that can acquire information regarding environmental information or the operating status of the equipment by using environmental energy such as light, vibration, and temperature difference without the need for a battery for wireless communication. That is, in each classroom, the locking state detection equipment 4, the temperature and humidity sensors 5, the CO2 concentration sensors 6, the human presence sensors 7, and the illuminance sensors 8 are respectively connected to the transceiver 9 by a wireless communication line.

[0038] The smart remote 1 is an example of a remote control device that controls the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2 and the lighting equipment 3 based on the operation information received from the transceiver 9. The smart remote 1 in the present embodiment controls the air conditioning equipment 2 and the lighting equipment 3 by short-range wireless communication such as infrared rays.

[0039] The air conditioner 2 is, for example, an air conditioner that receives operation information from the smart remote control 1 by short-range wireless communication, and the operating status of the air conditioner 2 is controlled based on the received operation information. The operating status of the air conditioner 2 includes, for example, the operation mode, air volume, set temperature, wind direction, and power on / off, etc. Also, the operation modes of the air conditioner 2 include modes such as cooling, heating, and dehumidification.

[0040] The lighting device 3 receives operation information from the smart remote control 1 by short-range wireless communication, and the operating status of the lighting device 3 is controlled based on the received operation information. The operating status of the lighting device 3 includes, for example, power on / off, etc.

[0041] The locking state detection device 4 is installed on each window of the classroom to detect the locking state of each window. When the window knob is moved to the locked position, the locking state detection device 4 sends a locking completion signal and transmits it to the transceiver 9. That is, when the locking state detection device 4 detects the locking state of the window, it immediately sends the locking completion signal to the transceiver 9. Also, the locking state detection device 4 detects the locking completion signal, for example, every 5 minutes, and transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9.

[0042] The temperature and humidity sensor 5 is installed in each classroom, detects the temperature and humidity in the classroom, for example, every 5 minutes, and transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9. Note that as the temperature and humidity sensor 5, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor may be used, and each may be a separate sensor.

[0043] The CO2 concentration sensor 6 is installed in each classroom, detects the CO2 concentration in the classroom, for example, every 5 minutes, and transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9.

[0044] The human presence sensor 7 is installed in each classroom and transmits to the transceiver 9 when it detects in response to a person in the classroom. That is, when the human presence sensor 7 detects a person in the classroom, it immediately transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9. Also, the human presence sensor 7 detects the empty room status in the classroom, for example, every 3 minutes, and transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9.

[0045] The illuminance sensor 8 is installed in the lighting equipment 3 of each classroom. The illuminance sensor 8 detects, for example, every 5 minutes whether the power supply of the lighting equipment 3 in the classroom is on or off, and transmits the detection result to the transceiver 9.

[0046] That is, the transceiver 9 receives the detection results from the temperature and humidity sensor 5, the CO2 concentration sensor 6, the human presence sensor 7, the illuminance sensor 8, and the locking state detection device 4 at preset intervals or preset timings, and transmits them to the server 10 via the Internet 30.

[0047] Also, the transceiver 9 receives operation information from the server 10 and transmits the received operation information to the smart remote control 1.

[0048] The server 10 is a facility management device that receives and stores, in a unified manner, the temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, information on the operating status of the air conditioner 2, information on the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, information on the vacant status of the classroom, and information on the locking status of the window obtained by the locking state detection device 4 from the transceivers 9 of each classroom, which are obtained by the temperature and humidity sensors 5, CO2 concentration sensors 6, human presence sensors 7, and illuminance sensors 8 installed in each classroom.

[0049] The operation terminal 20 is an example of an information device operated by an administrator who is a user, and for example, a tablet terminal, a PC terminal, a mobile terminal, etc. can be used. The administrator can confirm the information displayed on the operation terminal 20 and transmit, via the Internet 30, operation information, which is an instruction for the air conditioner 2 and the lighting equipment 3, to the smart remote controls 1 of all classrooms or the smart remote control 1 of a specific classroom by the server 10. Also, the administrator can set the operating conditions of the air conditioner 2 and the lighting equipment 3 in all classrooms or specific classrooms by the operation terminal 20 and store them in the server 10 via the Internet 30.

[0050] First, the hardware configuration of the server 10 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 2.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10 includes a CPU 11, a memory 12, a storage device 13 as a storage unit such as a hard disk drive (HDD), and a communication interface (IF) 14. These components are connected to each other via a control bus 15. The communication IF 14 is configured to transmit and receive data to and from the air conditioner 2, lighting device 3, locking state detection device 4, temperature and humidity sensor 5, CO2 concentration sensor 6, human presence sensor 7, illuminance sensor 8, etc. installed in each classroom via the Internet 30 and the transceivers 9 in each classroom. Further, the communication IF 14 is configured to transmit and receive data to and from the operation terminal 20.

[0052] The CPU 11 is a processor that executes predetermined processing based on a control program stored in the memory 12 or the storage device 13 to control the operation of the server 10. In this embodiment, the CPU 11 has been described as reading and executing a control program stored in the memory 12 or the storage device 13, but it is not limited to this. This control program may be provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. For example, this program may be provided in a form recorded on an optical disk such as a CD (Compact Disc)-ROM and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)-ROM, or in a form recorded on a semiconductor memory such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory and a memory card. Further, this control program may be acquired from an external device via a communication line connected to the communication IF 14.

[0053] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 10 realized by executing the above control program.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 3, the server 10 of this embodiment includes a control unit 21, a data transmission / reception unit 22, and a data storage unit 23. That is, the control unit 21, the data transmission / reception unit 22, and the data storage unit 23 are configured on the server 10.

[0055] The data transmission / reception unit 22 transmits and receives data to / from the operation terminal 20 or the transceiver 9 installed in each classroom via the Internet 30. Note that the transceiver 9 can be installed not only in each classroom but also in a range where data can be transmitted and received between the transceiver 9 and air conditioning equipment 2, lighting equipment 3, locking state detection equipment 4, temperature / humidity sensors 5, CO2 concentration sensors 6, human presence sensors 7, illuminance sensors 8, etc. installed in corridors, floors, etc.

[0056] The data transmission / reception unit 22 is used as a reception unit that receives, via the transceiver 9, by means of a wireless communication line, temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, information on the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, information on the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, information on the vacant status of the classroom, and information on the locking status of the window obtained by the locking state detection equipment 4, which are obtained by the temperature / humidity sensors 5, CO2 concentration sensors 6, human presence sensors 7, and illuminance sensors 8 installed in each classroom. Further, the data transmission / reception unit 22 receives, from the operation terminal 20, information on the operation information or operating conditions of the equipment set in the operation terminal 20.

[0057] The data storage unit 23 includes an acquired information storage unit 34, an operating condition storage unit 35, and an operation information storage unit 36.

[0058] In the acquired information storage unit 34, the temperature and humidity obtained by the temperature / humidity sensors 5 installed in a plurality of classrooms respectively, the CO2 concentration obtained by the CO2 concentration sensors 6, the information on the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, the information on the operating status of the lighting equipment 3 obtained by the illuminance sensors 8, the information on the vacant status of the classroom obtained by the human presence sensors 7, and the information on the locking status of the window obtained by the locking state detection equipment 4 are stored in association with each classroom.

[0059] In the operating condition storage unit 35, the operating conditions of the air conditioning equipment 2, lighting equipment 3, and locking state detection equipment 4 installed in a plurality of classrooms respectively are stored in association with each classroom. Specifically, the temperature setting range, humidity setting range, CO2 concentration setting range, and control setting times of the air conditioning equipment 2, lighting equipment 3, and locking state detection equipment 4 in each classroom are stored.

[0060] For example, the operation condition storage unit 35 stores the operation conditions for controlling the air conditioner 2 according to the temperature. That is, in the operation condition storage unit 35, in the cooling mode, when the temperature acquired by the temperature and humidity sensor 5 exceeds the set range, the cooling is started, and when it falls below the set range, the cooling is stopped. Also, in the heating mode, when the acquired temperature is below the set range, the heating is started, and when it exceeds the set range, the heating is stopped. These settings are stored.

[0061] In addition, the operation condition storage unit 35 stores display settings according to the temperature and humidity acquired by the temperature and humidity sensor 5, the CO2 concentration acquired by the CO2 concentration sensor 6, information on the operation status of the air conditioner 2, information on the operation status of the lighting device 3 acquired by the illuminance sensor 8, information on the empty room status of the classroom acquired by the human presence sensor 7, and information on the locked status of the window acquired by the locking status detection device 4.

[0062] In addition, the operation condition storage unit 35 stores control settings for the air conditioner 2 and the lighting device 3 according to the empty room status of each classroom. Also, in the operation condition storage unit 35, in order to suppress overcurrent, operation conditions are stored such that the air conditioners 2 in a plurality of classrooms are not operated collectively but are operated in multiple times.

[0063] The operation information storage unit 36 stores operation information for operating the air conditioners 2, lighting devices 3, etc. installed in a plurality of classrooms respectively.

[0064] The control unit 21 controls the operation of the server 10 and includes a determination unit 31, an operation information determination unit 32, and a display control unit 33.

[0065] The determination unit 31 compares the temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration acquired by the temperature and humidity sensors 5 installed in each of the plurality of classrooms stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34, the CO2 concentration acquired by the CO2 concentration sensor 6, information regarding the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, information regarding the operating status of the lighting equipment 3 acquired by the illuminance sensor 8, information regarding the occupancy status of the classroom acquired by the presence sensor 7, and information regarding the locking status of the window acquired by the locking status detection device 4, with the operating conditions of the air conditioning equipment 2, lighting equipment 3, and locking status detection device 4 stored in the operating condition storage unit 35. Then, the determination unit 31 determines whether the environmental information such as the temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration installed in each classroom is within a preset range, and whether the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2 and lighting equipment 3, the occupancy status of the classroom, and the locking status of the window is in a preset status.

[0066] And when the determination unit 31 determines that the received temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the classroom is not within the preset range, or the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the occupancy status of the classroom, or the locking status of the window received is not in the preset status, it determines whether there is equipment to be controlled.

[0067] When the determination unit 31 determines that the received temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the classroom is not within the preset range, or the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the occupancy status of the classroom, or the locking status of the window received is not in the preset status, and there is equipment to be controlled, the operation information determination unit 32 determines the operation information of the air conditioning equipment 2 or lighting equipment 3 to be controlled based on the temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, information regarding the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2, information regarding the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, information regarding the occupancy status of the classroom, or information regarding the locking status of the window stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34, and the operating conditions of the air conditioning equipment 2 or lighting equipment 3 stored in the operating condition storage unit 35, and updates the operation information stored in the operation information storage unit 36 with the determined operation information.

[0068] The display control unit 33 controls the screen displayed on the operation terminal 20.

[0069] For example, when the determination unit 31 determines that the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the received classroom is within a preset range, or the operating status of the air conditioning device 2, the operating status of the lighting device 3, the empty status of the classroom, or the locked status of the window in the received classroom is in a preset situation, the display control unit 33 controls to display the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the received classroom, the operating status of the air conditioning device 2, the operating status of the lighting device 3, the empty status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window in the received classroom as they are on the operation terminal 20 (hereinafter referred to as normal display).

[0070] In addition, when the determination unit 31 determines that the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the received classroom is not within a preset range, or the operating status of the air conditioning device 2, the operating status of the lighting device 3, the empty status of the classroom, or the locked status of the window in the received classroom is not in a preset situation, the display control unit 33 controls to display a warning on the operation terminal 20 for the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the received classroom, the operating status of the air conditioning device 2, the operating status of the lighting device 3, the empty status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window in the received classroom.

[0071] Here, the warning display refers to a display different from the normal display, including a display in a color different from the normal display and a blinking display. Also, for example, when exceeding the preset range, it may be displayed in red, and when below the preset range, it may be displayed in blue, etc., using different colors depending on whether it exceeds or is below the preset range. This can easily make the administrator aware of whether it exceeds or is below the preset range through the operation screen of the operation terminal 20.

[0072] That is, the display control unit 33 controls to display on the operation terminal 20 so that the administrator can recognize that the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration of the received classroom, the operating status of the air conditioning device 2, the operating status of the lighting device 3, the empty status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window are not within the preset range or not in the preset situation.

[0073] Specifically, when the temperature, humidity, or CO2 concentration in a specific classroom is not within a preset range, the display control unit 33 controls to display a warning message indicating that it is not within the preset range on the operation terminal 20. For example, when the CO2 concentration in the classroom is too high exceeding the preset range, it controls to display a warning message indicating that the CO2 concentration in the classroom is high on the operation terminal 20. In this way, by promoting ventilation in the classroom, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the concentration of students.

[0074] Also, when the data transmission / reception unit 22 has not received a window locking completion signal from the locking state detection device 4 at a preset time zone, the display control unit 33 controls to display a warning message indicating that the window is not locked on the operation terminal 20. At this time, the display control unit 33 may display in such a manner that the position of the window in the classroom can be specified.

[0075] In addition, when the operation information determination unit 32 receives, via the data transmission / reception unit 22, that the lighting device 3 in the classroom has been turned on by the illuminance sensor 8 and that the classroom is in an empty state by the human presence sensor 7 at a preset time zone, it determines operation information to turn off the lighting device 3 in the classroom, stores it in the operation information storage unit 36, and updates the operation information.

[0076] Also, the data transmission / reception unit 22 is used as a transmission unit that transmits operation information for controlling the air conditioner 2 and the lighting device 3 stored in the operation information storage unit 36 to the transceiver 9 via the Internet 30.

[0077] Next, the hardware configuration of the operation terminal 20 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 4.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 4, the operation terminal 20 includes a CPU 41, a memory 42, a storage device 43 such as an HDD, a display device 44 as a display unit, and a communication IF 45. These components are connected to each other via a control bus 46. The communication IF 45 performs data transmission and reception with the server 10 and other external devices via the Internet 30.

[0079] The CPU 41 is a processor that executes predetermined processing based on a control program stored in the memory 42 or the storage device 43 to control the operation of the operation terminal 20. In this embodiment, the CPU 41 has been described as reading and executing a control program stored in the memory 42 or the storage device 43, but it is not limited to this. This control program may be provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. For example, this program may be provided in a form recorded on an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, or in a form recorded on a semiconductor memory such as a USB memory and a memory card. Further, this control program may be acquired from an external device via a communication line connected to the communication IF 45.

[0080] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the operation terminal 20 realized by executing the above control program.

[0081] As shown in FIG. 5, the operation terminal 20 of this embodiment includes a control unit 51, a data transmission / reception unit 52, and a data storage unit 53.

[0082] The data transmission / reception unit 52 transmits and receives data to and from the server 10 and other external devices. Specifically, the data transmission / reception unit 52 receives information stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34 from the server 10. That is, it receives information regarding the temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, operating status of the air conditioner 2 and the lighting device 3, vacant status of the classroom, and locked status of the window in each classroom.

[0083] Various types of information are stored in the data storage unit 53.

[0084] The control unit 51 controls the operation of the operation terminal 20 and includes an operation information setting unit 61, an operating condition setting unit 62, and a display control unit 63.

[0085] The display control unit 63 is controlled by the display control unit 33 of the server 10. The display control unit 63 controls to display various information such as the temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration in each classroom, the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2 and lighting equipment 3, the vacant status of the classroom, and information regarding the locked status of the window.

[0086] The operation information setting unit 61 sets the operation information of the equipment such as the air conditioning equipment 2 and lighting equipment 3 installed in each classroom.

[0087] The operating condition setting unit 62 sets the operating conditions of the air conditioning equipment 2 and lighting equipment 3 installed in each classroom. Specifically, the administrator can set, through the operating condition setting unit 62, the time period for executing the automatic control of the air conditioning equipment 2 and lighting equipment 3, or perform control settings based on the detection of occupancy / vacancy by the human presence sensor 7. Also, the administrator can set, through the operating condition setting unit 62, the operating conditions for the control of the air conditioning equipment 2 according to the received temperature. That is, the administrator can, through the operating condition setting unit 62, in the cooling mode, start the cooling when the received temperature exceeds the set range and stop the cooling when it falls below the set range, and in the heating mode, start the heating when the received temperature is below the set range and stop the heating when it exceeds the set range.

[0088] And when the operation information or operating conditions of the air conditioning equipment 2 or lighting equipment 3 are set by the operation information setting unit 61 or the operating condition setting unit 62, the data transmission / reception unit 52 transmits the information regarding the set operation information or operating conditions of the set air conditioning equipment 2 or lighting equipment 3 to the server 10.

[0089] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams showing an example of the display screen displayed on the operation terminal 20. FIG. 6 shows the environmental information display screen of Class 1, Grade 1. FIG. 7 shows the air conditioning control setting screen of Class 1, Grade 1. The environmental information display screen and the air conditioning control setting screen can be switched by tapping (also referred to as pressing) the tab 64 or tab 65 on the operation screen. Also, by tapping and selecting a specific classroom among a plurality of classrooms, the environmental information display screen or the air conditioning control setting screen of the selected classroom can be displayed.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 6, on the environmental information display screen of the operation terminal 20, the temperature and humidity, CO2 concentration, power consumption per hour, CO2 emission amount, electricity cost, etc. in the classroom for each group per year are displayed. In addition, on the illustration of the classroom, the operating status of the air conditioner 2 and the lighting device 3, the vacant status, and the locking status of each window are superimposed and displayed. That is, the administrator can check at a glance the environmental information in the classroom and the operating status of the equipment on the environmental information display screen.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 7, on the air-conditioning control setting screen of the operation terminal 20, the operation screen of the air conditioner 2 in the classroom for each group per year is displayed. Specifically, on the air-conditioning control setting screen, the power on / off, operation switching, temperature setting, air volume setting, etc. of the air conditioner 2 in the classroom for each group per year can be performed. In addition, the time zone for automatic control of the air conditioner 2 and the power on / off of the air conditioner 2 by the human sensor 7 can be set. Similarly, on the lighting control setting screen, the power on / off of the lighting device 3, the time zone for automatic control of the lighting device 3, and the power on / off of the lighting device 3 by the human sensor 7 can be set.

[0092] In addition, by selecting all classrooms, on the air-conditioning control setting screen, the power on / off, operation switching, temperature setting, air volume setting, etc. of the air conditioners 2 in all classrooms in the school can be performed. In addition, the time zone for automatic control of the air conditioner 2 and the power on / off of the air conditioner 2 by the human sensor 7 can be set. Similarly, on the lighting control setting screen, the power on / off of the lighting device 3, the time zone for automatic control of the lighting device 3, and the power on / off of the lighting device 3 by the human sensor 7 can be set.

[0093] That is, the administrator can confirm various information in a plurality of classrooms through the operation terminal 20, and can respectively set and operate the operation information or operating conditions of the air-conditioning equipment 2 or the lighting equipment 3 in the plurality of classrooms. That is, the administrator can confirm various information in a plurality of classrooms through the operation terminal 20, and can batch-set and batch-operate the operation information of the air-conditioning equipment 2 or the lighting equipment 3 in the plurality of classrooms. In addition, the administrator can, through the operation terminal 20, set the operation of the air-conditioning equipment 2 or the lighting equipment 3 in a plurality of classrooms to be operated in multiple times instead of being batch-operated. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the capacity of the current flowing at one time from becoming large and resulting in overcurrent. That is, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the electric wire.

[0094] Next, an example of the operation of the server 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the server 10. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an environment mode display screen for displaying environmental information and the like of all classrooms. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a locking mode display screen for displaying the locking status and the like of the windows of all classrooms. The environment mode display screen and the locking mode display screen can be switched by tapping the tab 66 or the tab 67 on the operation screen of the operation terminal 20.

[0095] First, in step S101, the control unit 21 receives, from the transceiver 9 through the data transceiver unit 22, information on the operating status of equipment such as the temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration acquired by the temperature and humidity sensors 5 installed in a plurality of classrooms respectively, the environmental information such as the CO2 concentration acquired by the CO2 concentration sensor 6, the information on the operating status of the air-conditioning equipment 2, the information on the operating status of the lighting equipment 3 acquired by the illuminance sensor 8, the information on the empty room status of the classroom acquired by the human presence sensor 7, and the information on the locking status of the windows acquired by the locking state detection device 4, and stores it in the acquisition information storage unit 34.

[0096] Next, in step S102, the control unit 21 determines, through the determination unit 31, whether the received environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration is within a preset range, and whether the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioner 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the empty room status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window is a preset status, based on the operating conditions of the air conditioner 2, the lighting equipment 3, and the locking state detection device 4 stored in the operating condition storage unit 35.

[0097] Then, in step S102, when the control unit 21 determines, through the determination unit 31, that the received environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration is within the preset range, or the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioner 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the empty room status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window is the preset status, in step S103, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34 and the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioner 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the empty room status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window are controlled to be normally displayed on the display device 44 of the operation terminal 20.

[0098] Also, in step S102, when the control unit 21 determines, through the determination unit 31, that the received environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration is not within the preset range, or the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioner 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the empty room status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window is not the preset status, in step S104, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the environmental information such as temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34 and the operating status of the equipment such as the operating status of the air conditioner 2, the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, the empty room status of the classroom, and the locked status of the window are controlled to be warning-displayed on the display device 44 of the operation terminal 20. Also, as shown in FIG. 11, it may be controlled to pop up and give a warning display on the frontmost surface of the operation screen.

[0099] Specifically, for example, when the temperature and humidity acquired by the temperature and humidity sensor 5 exceed the set range or are below the set range, or when the CO2 concentration acquired by the CO2 concentration sensor 6 exceeds the set range or is below the set range, the temperature and humidity acquired by the temperature and humidity sensor 5 and the CO2 concentration acquired by the CO2 concentration sensor 6 are controlled to be warning-displayed in red.

[0100] Also, when the control by condition setting is set from 8:00 to 15:00, if a person is detected by the human presence sensor 7 after 15:00 and until 8:00 the next morning, it is determined that the empty room status of the classroom is not in the preset status. Also, if the power supplies of the air conditioning equipment 2 and the lighting equipment 3 are not turned off after 15:00 and until 8:00 the next morning, it is determined that the operating status of the air conditioning equipment 2 and the lighting equipment 3 is not in the preset status. Also, if there is a window for which a locking completion signal has not been received by the locking status detection device 4 after 15:00 and until 8:00 the next morning, it is determined that the locking status of the window is not in the preset status. That is, when a locking completion signal has not been received by the locking status detection device 4 during a preset time period, it is determined that the locking status of the window is not in the preset status and that there is an unlocked window, and as shown in FIG. 11, it may be controlled to pop up and be warning-displayed on the forefront of the display screen.

[0101] Next, in step S105, the control unit 21 determines, by the determination unit 31, whether there is any equipment to be controlled.

[0102] And if it is determined in step S105 that there is no equipment to be controlled, the process ends.

[0103] Also, in step S105, if it is determined that there is equipment to be controlled, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the control unit 21, based on the temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, information regarding the operating status of the air conditioner 2, information regarding the operating status of the lighting equipment 3, information regarding the vacant status of the classroom, or information regarding the locking status of the window stored in the acquisition information storage unit 34 by the operation information determination unit 32, and the operating conditions of the air conditioner 2 or the lighting equipment 3 stored in the operating condition storage unit 35, determines the operation information of the air conditioner 2 or the lighting equipment 3 to be controlled, and updates the operation information stored in the operation information storage unit 36 with the determined operation information. Then, the updated operation information is transmitted to the transceiver 9 of the corresponding classroom via the Internet 30.

[0104] Then, the transceiver 9 controls the operations of the air conditioner 2 and the lighting equipment 3 based on the operation information stored in the operation information storage unit 36 via the smart remote control 1.

[0105] Note that on the operation terminal 20, the operation information can be set by the operation information setting unit 61. Also, on the operation terminal 20, the operating conditions can be set by the operating condition setting unit 62. Specifically, for example, in step S104, when a warning display is made on the operation screen, the operation information may be set by the operation information setting unit 61. Thereby, the set operation information can be transmitted to the server 10 to update the operation information stored in the operation information storage unit 36 of the server 10.

[0106] Also, on the operation terminal 20, it is possible to switch and display, for each hour, day, month, and year, the operating time of the air conditioner 2, the electricity charge based on the power consumption, the calculated value of the power consumption, etc., which are the operating statuses of the air conditioners 2 in all classrooms or each classroom in the school. Thereby, it is possible to improve the awareness of teachers and the like.

[0107] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of the facility management system 200 in the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0108] In the facility management system 200, the smart remote control 1 is not used. That is, the facility management system 200 is configured to directly transmit operation information to facility equipment such as the air conditioner 2 or the lighting equipment 3 via a wireless communication line from the server 10 through the transceivers 9 installed in each classroom.

[0109] Also in the facility management system 200, similar to the case of the above-described embodiment, the information acquired by the sensors in a plurality of areas and the operations of the facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally managed. In the facility management system 200, it is no longer necessary to further provide the smart remote control 1.

[0110] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a facility management system 300 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] The facility management system 300 uses a sensor-equipped air conditioner 71 equipped with sensors such as a temperature and humidity sensor 5 and a human presence sensor 7, and a sensor-equipped lighting device 72 equipped with sensors such as an illuminance sensor 8 and a human presence sensor 7.

[0112] Also in the facility management system 300, similar to the case of the above-described embodiment, the information acquired by the sensors in a plurality of areas and the operations of the facility equipment installed in the plurality of areas can be centrally managed. In the facility management system 300, the number of sensors installed in each classroom can be further reduced.

[0113] In each of the above embodiments, the processor refers to a processor in a broad sense, including a general-purpose processor (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and a dedicated processor (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.).

[0114] Also, the operations of the processor in each of the above embodiments may be performed not only by a single processor but also by a plurality of physically separated processors working together. Also, the order of each operation of the processor is not limited to the order described in each of the above embodiments and may be changed as appropriate.

[0115] As described above, the present disclosure includes various embodiments not described above, and the technical scope of the present disclosure is defined only by the invention specifying matters of the scope of claims appropriate from the above description.

[0116] [Modification Example] In the above embodiment, the case of centrally managing the information acquired by the sensors in a plurality of classrooms in a school and the operations of the equipment installed in the plurality of classrooms has been described. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the information acquired by the sensors in each area within the school building such as the staff room, art room, music room, etc., and the operations of the equipment in each area within the school building can be centrally managed.

[0117] Also, in the above embodiment, the case of using it in a school has been described. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the present disclosure can be similarly applied to facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and office buildings.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0118] 1 Smart remote control 2 Air conditioning equipment 3 Lighting equipment 4 Lock state detection device 5 Temperature and humidity sensor 6 CO2 concentration sensor 7 Human presence sensor 8 Illuminance sensor 9 Transceiver 10 Server 11 CPU 12 Memory 13 Storage device 14 Communication interface (IF) 15 Control bus 20 Operating terminal 21 Control unit 22 Data transmission / reception unit 23 Data storage unit 30 Internet 31 Judgment unit 32 Operation information determination unit 33 Display control unit 34 Acquired information storage unit 35 Operating condition storage unit 36 Operation information storage unit 41 CPU 42 Memory 43 Storage device 44 Display device 45 Communication IF 46 Control bus 51 Control unit 52 Data transmission / reception unit 53 Data storage unit 61 Operation information setting unit 62 Operating condition setting unit 63 Display control unit 64, 65, 66, 67 Tabs 71 Air conditioner with sensor 72 Lighting equipment with sensor 100, 200, 300 Facility management system

Claims

1. A plurality of sensors that respectively acquire environmental information in a plurality of areas and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment, A receiving unit that receives environmental information and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment acquired by the plurality of sensors, A storage unit that stores the operating conditions of facility equipment installed in each of the plurality of areas, A control unit that controls the operation of facility equipment installed in each of the plurality of areas based on the environmental information and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment received by the receiving unit and the operating conditions of the facility equipment, An operation terminal that displays on a display unit the environmental information and information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit, A facility management system comprising the above.

2. The operation terminal further comprises a setting unit that sets the operating conditions of the facility equipment and stores them in the storage unit, and the facility management system according to claim 1.

3. The control unit further comprises a transmitting unit that transmits operation information for operating the facility equipment to the facility equipment, and the facility management system according to claim 1.

4. The plurality of areas are areas in a school building including at least any two of a plurality of classrooms, staff rooms, art rooms, and music rooms in the school, and the facility management system according to claim 1.

5. The facility equipment includes at least any one of a locking state detection device that detects the locking state of windows in the plurality of areas, an air conditioning device, and a lighting device, and the facility management system according to claim 1.

6. The plurality of sensors are battery-less sensors that do not require a battery capable of acquiring environmental information or information regarding the operating status of facility equipment, and the facility management system according to claim 1.

7. The facility management system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensors include at least any two of a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, an illuminance sensor, and a human presence sensor.

8. The facility management system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit receives information regarding environmental information and the operating status of facility equipment acquired by the plurality of sensors via a wireless communication line.

9. The facility management system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit, the storage unit, and the control unit are configured on a server.

10. The facility management system according to claim 1, wherein when the environmental information in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit is not within a preset range, the operation terminal displays a warning indication indicating that it is not within the preset range on the display unit.

11. The facility management system according to claim 1, wherein when the information regarding the operating status of facility equipment in the plurality of areas received by the receiving unit is not in a preset status, the operation terminal displays a warning indication indicating that it is not in the preset status on the display unit.

12. The facility equipment includes a locking state detection device for detecting the locking state of a window. When the receiving unit does not receive a window locking completion signal in the classroom by the locking state detection device in a preset time zone, the operation terminal displays a warning indication indicating that the window in the classroom is not locked on the display unit. The facility management system according to claim 4.

13. The plurality of sensors include an illuminance sensor and a human presence sensor. When the receiving unit receives the lighting of lighting equipment in a classroom by the illuminance sensor and the fact that the classroom is in an empty state by the human presence sensor in a preset time zone, the control unit controls to turn off the lighting equipment in the classroom. The facility management system according to claim 4.

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