Display control device, display control method, and program

Abstract

To provide a display control device and the like capable of inhibiting a user from missing a notification satisfying a predetermined requirement.SOLUTION: A mobile terminal 50 is an example of a display control device. The mobile terminal 50 includes an information processing part 53 that displays, on a display part 52, a notification screen including a notification object corresponding to notification information related to at least one of a device 35 installed in a house 70 and a device that controls the device 35. The information processing part 53 displays the notification object in the read status when the notification screen is displayed in the case where the notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, displays the notification object in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed in the case where the notification information satisfies the predetermined requirement, and displays the notification object in the read status when the notification screen is displayed again after an additional information screen of the notification information is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display control device, a display control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the introduction of EMS (Energy Management Systems) into homes has progressed. EMS allows for visualization of energy usage, such as electricity or gas, in homes by displaying it on a monitor. As a technology related to EMS, Patent Document 1 discloses an EMS equipment monitoring device that can accurately monitor the power consumption of equipment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2013 / 179671 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Some EMS controllers have a function to notify users of changes in the device status, etc. However, if the number of types of notifications is increased, the possibility that users will miss the notifications increases, which is an issue.

[0005] The present invention provides a display control device and the like that can prevent a user from overlooking a notification that satisfies a predetermined requirement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A display control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a communication unit that receives notification information regarding at least one of equipment installed in a facility and a device that controls the equipment, and an information processing unit that displays a notification screen on a display unit that includes a notification object corresponding to the received notification information. If the received notification information does not satisfy specified requirements, the information processing unit displays the notification object in a read status when the notification screen is displayed, and if the received notification information satisfies the specified requirements, the information processing unit displays the notification object in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed, and after an additional information screen for the notification information is displayed, when the notification screen is displayed again, the information processing unit displays the notification object in the read status.

[0007] A display control method according to one aspect of the present invention is a display control method executed by a computer, and includes a receiving step of receiving notification information related to at least one of equipment installed in a facility and a device that controls the equipment, and a display step of displaying a notification screen on a display unit including a notification object corresponding to the received notification information, wherein in the display step, if the received notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, the notification object is displayed in a read status when the notification screen is displayed, and if the received notification information satisfies the predetermined requirement, the notification object is displayed in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed, and after an additional information screen for the notification information has been displayed, when the notification screen is displayed again, the notification object is displayed in the read status.

[0008] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing the computer to execute the display control method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The display control device and the like of the present invention can prevent the user from overlooking a notification that satisfies a predetermined requirement. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a control system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the timeline screen. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of generating notification information. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a display operation on the timeline screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the additional information screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the timeline screen that is displayed again after the additional information screen is displayed. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an additional information screen on which icons capable of controlling devices are displayed. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an additional information screen on which an icon for transitioning to a control screen for controlling a device is displayed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component placement and connection forms, steps, and step order shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, among the components in the following embodiments, components not recited in independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0012] It should be noted that the drawings are schematic diagrams and are not necessarily strict illustrations. In addition, in the drawings, substantially the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

[0013] (Embodiment) [composition] First, the configuration of a control system according to an embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a control system according to an embodiment.

[0014] The control system 10 is a system that can display the amount of power consumption in the house 70 on the display unit 22 of the control device 20 or the display unit 52 of the mobile terminal 50. The control system 10 is also a system that can control the plurality of devices 35 installed in the house 70 and display the status of the plurality of devices 35 by communicating with the plurality of devices 35.

[0015] The control system 10 includes a control device 20, a power measuring device 30, a plurality of devices 35, a server device 40, and a mobile terminal 50. The control device 20, the power measuring device 30, and the plurality of devices 35 are installed inside a residence 70 (more specifically, within the premises of the residence 70), and the server device 40 is installed outside the residence 70. The mobile terminal 50 is located outside the residence 70, but may also be located inside the residence 70. The residence 70 is an example of a facility, and specifically, is a detached house, but may also be an apartment building. The control system 10 may also be applied to facilities other than the residence 70, such as accommodation facilities.

[0016] The control device 20 is an information terminal having an energy management function, and more specifically, an EMS controller. The control device 20 manages the amount of power consumption in the house 70 based on the amount of power consumption (in other words, the amount of power consumption) measured by the power measurement device 30. The control device 20 can also control the devices 35 communicatively connected to the control device 20. The control device 20 is not limited to an EMS controller, and may be another controller or a gateway device. The control device 20 includes an operation reception unit 21, a display unit 22, an information processing unit 23, a storage unit 24, a first communication unit 25, and a second communication unit 26.

[0017] The operation reception unit 21 receives operations from a resident or the like (hereinafter also referred to as a user) of the house 70. The operation reception unit 21 is realized by, for example, a touch panel, but may also be realized by hardware keys or the like.

[0018] The display unit 22 displays an image. The display unit 22 is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel. Note that the display unit 22 may be separate from the control device 20.

[0019] The information processing unit 23 performs display processing such as displaying the amount of power consumption in the house 70 on the display unit 22. The information processing unit 23 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 23 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 23 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 24.

[0020] The storage unit 24 is a storage device that stores computer programs and the like executed by the information processing unit 23. The storage unit 24 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0021] The first communication unit 25 is a communication circuit that enables the control device 20 to communicate with the device 35, the power measuring device 30, and the like via a local communication network. The first communication unit 25 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication.

[0022] The second communication unit 26 is a communication circuit that enables the control device 20 to communicate with the server device 40 and the like via the wide area communication network 80. The second communication unit 26 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the second communication unit 26.

[0023] The power metering device 30 measures the amount of power used in the house 70. The power metering device 30 is, for example, a distribution board with a power measurement function, and measures the amount of power used for each branch circuit provided in the house 70. The power metering device 30 may be a smart meter. The power measurement function is realized by, for example, a current sensor (CT: Current Transformer). Note that, although the power metering device 30 is illustrated separately from the device 35 in FIG. 1 , it may be included in the device 35.

[0024] The multiple devices 35 are devices installed in the house 70. At least some of the multiple devices 35 are registered in the control device 20 and thereby controlled by the control device 20. The multiple devices 35 include lighting equipment, air conditioning equipment, ventilation equipment, air purifiers, electric shutters, electric locks, heat pump water heaters, fuel cell power generation systems, solar power generation systems, power storage systems, delivery boxes, and chargers / dischargers for electric vehicles. The multiple devices 35 may also include environmental sensors such as temperature sensors and humidity sensors. The multiple devices 35 may also include sensors other than environmental sensors, such as a window sensor that detects whether a window is open or closed.

[0025] The server device 40 is a cloud server that performs information processing to display information about the multiple devices 35 on the display unit 52 of the mobile terminal 50. The server device 40 can communicate with the control device 20, the mobile terminal 50, and the like via a wide area communication network 80. The server device 40 is operated and managed by, for example, a manufacturer and distributor of the control device 20.

[0026] The mobile terminal 50 is a portable information terminal carried by a user, and specifically, is a smartphone, a tablet terminal, etc. The mobile terminal 50 includes an operation receiving unit 51, a display unit 52, an information processing unit 53, a storage unit 54, a first communication unit 55, and a second communication unit 56.

[0027] The operation reception unit 51 receives operations from a user. The operation reception unit 51 is realized by, for example, a touch panel, but may also be realized by a mouse and keyboard.

[0028] The display unit 52 displays an image and is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0029] The information processing unit 53 executes a predetermined application program (hereinafter referred to as a predetermined app) to perform display processing such as displaying the amount of power usage in the house 70 on the display unit 52. By executing the predetermined app, the information processing unit 53 can also display the operating states of the plurality of devices 35 and control the plurality of devices 35. In other words, the user can use some of the functions that can be used by operating the control device 20 through the mobile terminal 50 by operating the mobile terminal 50.

[0030] The information processing unit 53 is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 53 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 53 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 54.

[0031] The storage unit 54 is a storage device that stores computer programs (the above-mentioned predetermined applications) and the like executed by the information processing unit 53. The storage unit 54 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0032] The first communication unit 55 is a communication circuit for connecting the mobile terminal 50 to a wireless router (not shown). The first communication unit 55 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication.

[0033] The second communication unit 56 is a communication circuit that enables the mobile terminal 50 to communicate with the server device 40 and the like via the wide area communication network 80. The second communication unit 56 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the second communication unit 56.

[0034] [Notification information generation behavior] The mobile terminal 50 can receive notifications related to the device 35 by executing the above-mentioned predetermined application. For example, notifications related to the device 35 are displayed on a timeline screen. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the timeline screen. As shown in FIG. 2, on the timeline screen, multiple notification objects are displayed in order of occurrence of the notification information, which is the original information of the notification objects.

[0035] The notification information for displaying the notification object in this manner is generated and managed, for example, by the server device 40. The operation of generating the notification information will be described below. Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of generating the notification information.

[0036] The information processing unit 23 of the control device 20 uses the first communication unit 25 to transmit an information request to each of the plurality of devices 35 (S11). The information request is transmitted periodically at a first time interval. The first time interval is, for example, a time interval of several minutes to one hour, but is not particularly limited. Upon receiving the information request, each of the plurality of devices 35 transmits device information to the control device 20 (S12).

[0037] The first communication unit 25 of the control device 20 receives the device information. The information processing unit 23 stores the received device information in the storage unit 24 (S13).

[0038] Furthermore, the information processing unit 23 of the control device 20 uses the second communication unit 26 to transmit the latest device information to the server device 40 (S14). The device information is transmitted periodically, for example, at a second time interval that is longer than the first time interval. The server device 40 receives the device information and stores the received device information (S15).

[0039] Here, we will provide additional information about device information. Device information is information that indicates the state of device 35. The state of device 35 includes on / off state and various setting states. If device 35 is an air conditioning device, the device information is information that indicates the operation mode, set temperature, set air volume, etc., and if device 35 is a lighting device, the device information is information that indicates the set dimming rate, set color temperature, etc. If device 35 is an electric lock, the device information indicates the unlocked state or the locked state.

[0040] Furthermore, if the device 35 is a sensor, the device information may be information indicating the sensing result of the device 35. If the device 35 is a temperature sensor, the device information may be information indicating the temperature, if the device 35 is a humidity sensor, the device information may be information indicating the humidity, and if the device 35 is a carbon dioxide concentration sensor, the device information may be information indicating the carbon dioxide concentration.

[0041] If the server device 40 determines that the content of the received device information satisfies a predetermined first requirement, it generates notification information corresponding to the device information (S16). The predetermined first requirement is determined in advance by the designer or administrator of the control system 10. The predetermined first requirement may be determined in advance such that, for example, the unlocking of an electric lock is the subject of a notification (notification information is generated), but a change in the set color temperature of a lighting device is not the subject of a notification.

[0042] Furthermore, the server device 40 identifies, from the notification information generated in step S16, notification information that satisfies a predetermined second requirement as notification information of high importance (S17). The predetermined second requirement is determined in advance by the designer or administrator of the control system 10.

[0043] Server device 40 assigns a level of importance (e.g., important or normal) to the notification information generated in step S16, and further stores the notification status of the generated notification information as an unread status (S18). Note that the device information includes time information when a state change of device 35 occurred, and the notification information is assigned time information of the device information that is the source of the notification information. This time information can be said to indicate the time when the notification information was generated.

[0044] As described above, the server device 40 can generate notification information based on the device information provided by the control device 20, and store the generated notification information in association with the importance, notification status, and time information. In other words, the server device 40 can manage the importance, notification status, and time information of the notification information.

[0045] It is not essential that the notification information be generated from the device information, and some notification information is not generated from the device information. For example, the notification information for notifying users of an upgrade to a specific application is generated by an administrator of the control system 10 accessing the server device 40 using an information terminal (not shown), and is not generated from the device information. In this way, the notification information managed by the server device 40 includes notification information that is not generated from the device information.

[0046] The notification information also includes notification information about a device that controls the device 35. The device that controls the device 35 is, for example, the control device 20 or the mobile terminal 50. The notification information for notifying of a version upgrade of the predetermined app is an example of notification information about a device that controls the device 35. The notification information may be about at least one of the device 35 installed in a facility such as the house 70 and the device that controls the device 35.

[0047] [Timeline screen display example] Next, a description will be given of an example of the operation when the timeline screen of Fig. 2 is displayed on the display unit 52 of the mobile terminal 50. Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of displaying the timeline screen.

[0048] When the predetermined app is launched on the mobile terminal 50, the mobile terminal 50 communicates with the server device 40. At this time, if there is notification information of an unread status, the server device 40 transmits unread information indicating the presence of notification information of an unread status to the mobile terminal 50 (S21). The second communication unit 56 of the mobile terminal 50 receives the unread information.

[0049] The user performs a predetermined first operation to display the home screen, and the operation reception unit 51 of the mobile terminal 50 receives the first operation from the user (S22). The information processing unit 53 displays the home screen on the display unit 52 based on the received first operation (S23). FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen. As shown in FIG. 5, the home screen displays the statuses of the multiple devices 35. A menu bar that is long in the horizontal direction is provided below the home screen.

[0050] Here, if unread information has been received in step S21, a badge mark is added to the notification icon 52a in the menu bar to indicate that there is unread notification information. If unread information has not been received, no badge mark is added to the notification icon 52a.

[0051] Next, the user performs a predetermined second operation to display the timeline screen, and the operation accepting unit 51 of the mobile terminal 50 accepts the second operation from the user (S24). The second operation is, for example, an operation of selecting the notification icon 52a included in the menu bar of the home screen.

[0052] Based on the accepted second operation, the information processing unit 53 transmits an information provision request to the server device 40 using the second communication unit 56 (S25). Upon receiving the information provision request, the server device 40 transmits the notification information stored in the server device 40 (S26).

[0053] The second communication unit 56 of the mobile terminal 50 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 53 displays the timeline screen of FIG. 2 on the display unit 52 based on the received notification information (S27). On the timeline screen, the multiple notification objects are displayed in order of the time indicated by the time information added to the notification information, which is the original information of the notification objects. In other words, the multiple notification objects are displayed in order of the occurrence of the notification information.

[0054] Here, among the notification information received in step S26, notification objects of notification information that are in an unread status and have normal importance are marked as read when the notification object is displayed on the display unit 52. In the example of Fig. 2, a notification object stating "Make sure the door is locked. The electric lock has been unlocked" and a notification object stating "Electricity usage has exceeded the average" correspond to notification objects of normal notification information.

[0055] The read mark is, for example, the word "read," but may be any mark. The read mark may be added after a predetermined period of time, such as several seconds, has elapsed since the notification object was displayed on the display unit 52. In the case where the notification object appears (is displayed) on the display unit 52 due to a scroll operation, the read mark is added after the notification object appears on the display unit 52.

[0056] After marking the notification object as read, the information processing unit 53 transmits the read information including the identification information of the notification object (notification information) to which the read mark has been added to the server device 40 using the second communication unit 56 (S28).

[0057] When the server device 40 receives the read information, it changes the notification status of the notification information indicated by the read information from an unread status to a read status (S29).

[0058] On the other hand, among the notification information received in step S25, notification objects of notification information that is in an unread status and has a high level of importance (hereinafter simply referred to as important notification information) are not marked as read and remain without a read mark even when the notification object is displayed on the display unit 52. In the example of Fig. 2, the notification object labeled "Software update notification" corresponds to the notification object of important notification information.

[0059] The user performs a predetermined third operation to check additional information of the important notification information, and the operation receiving unit 51 of the mobile terminal 50 receives the third operation from the user (S30). The third operation is, for example, an operation to select a notification object of the important notification information. The information processing unit 53 displays an additional information screen on the display unit 52 based on the received third operation (S31). FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the additional information screen. In the example of FIG. 6, the additional information screen is superimposed (pop-up displayed) on the timeline screen, but may also be displayed by transitioning to a new screen from the timeline screen. In other words, the additional information screen is a detailed screen of the notification information.

[0060] The user performs a predetermined fourth operation to cancel the display of the additional information screen, and the operation acceptance unit 51 of the mobile terminal 50 accepts the fourth operation from the user (S32). The fourth operation is, for example, an operation of selecting the word "close" on the additional information screen. Based on the accepted fourth operation, the information processing unit 53 cancels the display of the additional information screen and displays the timeline screen on the display unit 52 (S33). Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of the timeline screen that is displayed again after the additional information screen is displayed.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 7, the important notification object, ie, the notification object containing "Software Update Notification", is marked as read on the condition that the additional information screen is displayed in step S33.

[0062] After marking the important notification object as read, the information processing unit 53 transmits read information including identification information of the notification object (notification information) to which the read mark has been added to the server device 40 using the second communication unit 56 (S34). Upon receiving the read information, the server device 40 changes the notification status of the notification information indicated by the read information from an unread status to a read status (S35). Note that the processes of steps S34 and S35 may be performed between steps S31 and S32, or between steps S32 and S33.

[0063] As described above, when the importance of the notification information is normal, the mobile device 50 displays the notification object in a read status when the timeline screen is displayed. On the other hand, when the importance of the notification information is high, the mobile device 50 displays the notification object in an unread status when the timeline screen is first displayed, and displays the notification object in a read status when the timeline screen is displayed again after an additional information screen displaying additional information about the notification information is displayed.

[0064] This prevents the user from overlooking an important notification object because the important notification object does not have a read status until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0065] [Modification of the display behavior of the timeline screen] In the above description of the example of the display operation of the timeline screen, the mobile terminal 50 displayed the timeline screen based on a user's operation on the mobile terminal 50. However, the control device 20 can also display the timeline screen based on a user's operation on the control device 20. That is, in the above description of the example of the display operation of the timeline screen, the mobile terminal 50, the operation acceptance unit 51, the display unit 52, the information processing unit 53, and the second communication unit 56 may be read as the control device 20, the operation acceptance unit 21, the display unit 22, the information processing unit 23, and the second communication unit 26. When the control device 20 displays the timeline screen, the control device 20 may execute the processes of steps S16 to S18 in the above operation of generating the notification information. That is, the control device 20 may generate and manage the notification information. When the control device 20 generates the notification information, there is an advantage in that communication between the control device 20 and the server device 40 can be omitted.

[0066] [Modifications for managing notification status] It is conceivable that one control device 20 is installed in a home 70, and multiple users of the home 70 each display a timeline screen on their own mobile device 50 to check notification objects. In such a case, the notification status of the notification information may be managed for each user. For example, if a user ID is included in each of the information provision request and the read information transmitted from the mobile device 50 to the server device 40, the server device 40 can manage the notification status of the notification information for each user ID. The user ID is assigned to the user, for example, during initial setup performed when a predetermined app is installed on the mobile device 50.

[0067] If the notification status of notification information is managed for each user in this manner, notification information that has been checked by a user using a mobile terminal 50 and has become read status, but has not been checked by another user, can be treated as notification information with an unread status for the other user.

[0068] Furthermore, in the case where a timeline screen can be displayed on each of the mobile terminal 50 and the control device 20, the notification status of the notification information may be managed separately for the mobile terminal 50 and the control device 20.

[0069] This allows notification information of a notification object that is displayed on the mobile terminal 50 and has a read status, but is not displayed on the control device 20, to be treated as notification information with an unread status by the control device 20.

[0070] [Notification object variation] In the above description of the display operation example of the timeline screen, a read mark was added to a notification object in a read status, and no mark was added to a notification object in an unread status. In other words, a read mark was added when the status changed from unread to read. However, an unread mark may be added to a notification object in an unread status, and no mark may be added to a notification object in a read status. In other words, the unread mark may be erased when the status changed from unread to read. The unread mark is, for example, the word "unread," but any mark may be used.

[0071] In addition, a read mark may be added to a notification object in a read status, and an unread mark may be added to a notification object in an unread status. In other words, when a status changes from unread to read, the unread mark may change to a read mark.

[0072] Furthermore, it is not essential to add a mark to distinguish between unread and read notification objects, and unread and read notification objects may be distinguished by changing at least one of the display color, outer shape, size, etc. of the notification object. In other words, unread and read notification objects may be distinguished by the display mode of the notification object itself.

[0073] [Modification of additional information screen] If important notification information (notification object) is a notification that requires control of the device 35, the additional information screen for the notification information may include an icon that allows control of the device 35 or an icon for transitioning to a control screen for controlling the device 35. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the additional information screen on which an icon 52b that allows control of the device 35 is displayed, and Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the additional information screen on which an icon 52c that allows transition to a control screen for controlling the device 35 is displayed.

[0074] In this way, if the icon 52b that allows control of the device 35 or the icon 52c for transitioning to a control screen for controlling the device 35 is displayed on the additional information screen, the user can immediately control the device 35 associated with the notification object. In other words, the convenience of controlling the device 35 is improved.

[0075] [Effects, etc.] Hereinafter, examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosure of this specification will be given, and the effects and the like that can be obtained from these inventions will be explained.

[0076] Invention 1 is a display control device that includes a communication unit that receives notification information regarding at least one of a device 35 installed in a facility and a device that controls the device 35, and an information processing unit that displays a notification screen on a display unit that includes a notification object corresponding to the received notification information. The information processing unit displays the notification object in a read status when the notification screen is displayed if the received notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, and displays the notification object in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed if the received notification information satisfies the predetermined requirement. Furthermore, after an additional information screen for the notification information is displayed, the notification object is displayed in a read status when the notification screen is displayed again. The home 70 in the above embodiment is an example of a facility, the second communication unit 26 or the second communication unit 56 is an example of a communication unit, the display unit 22 or the display unit 52 is an example of a display unit, and the information processing unit 23 or the information processing unit 53 is an example of an information processing unit. The timeline screen in the above embodiment is an example of a notification screen, and the control device 20 or the mobile terminal 50 is an example of a device that controls the device 35 and is also an example of a display control device.

[0077] Such a display control device can prevent a user from missing a notification object that meets specified requirements by not setting the notification object of notification information that meets specified requirements to a read status until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0078] Invention 2 is the display control device of Invention 1, in which the additional information screen includes an icon 52b that can control the device 35 or an icon 52c for transitioning to a control screen for controlling the device 35.

[0079] Such a display control device allows the user to instantly control the device 35 associated with the notification object.

[0080] Invention 3 is the display control device of Invention 1 or 2, in which a read mark is added to a notification object in a read status, and a read mark is not added to a notification object in an unread status.

[0081] Such a display control device can prevent the user from missing a notification object that meets specified requirements by not marking the notification object with the notification information as read until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0082] Invention 4 is the display control device of Invention 1 or 2, in which an unread mark is added to a notification object in an unread status, and an unread mark is not added to a notification object in a read status.

[0083] Such a display control device can prevent the user from missing a notification object that meets the specified requirements by leaving the notification object marked as unread until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0084] Invention 5 is the display control device of Invention 1 or 2, in which an unread mark is added to a notification object in an unread status, and a read mark is added to a notification object in a read status.

[0085] Such a display control device can prevent the user from missing a notification object that meets specified requirements by not changing the unread mark to a read mark for notification information objects that meet specified requirements until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0086] Invention 6 is a display control device according to any one of Inventions 1 to 5, in which a plurality of notification objects are displayed on the notification screen in order of occurrence of the notification information.

[0087] Such a display control device allows the user to easily grasp newly arrived notification objects.

[0088] Invention 7 is a display control method executed by a computer, comprising: a receiving step of receiving notification information relating to at least one of equipment installed in a facility and a device that controls the equipment; and a display step of displaying a notification screen on a display unit, the notification screen including a notification object corresponding to the received notification information; in the display step, if the received notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, the notification object is displayed in a read status when the notification screen is displayed; if the received notification information satisfies the predetermined requirement, the notification object is displayed in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed; and after an additional information screen for the notification information has been displayed, when the notification screen is displayed again, the notification object is displayed in a read status.

[0089] This type of display control method prevents a user from missing a notification object that meets specified requirements by not setting the notification object of notification information that meets specified requirements to a read status until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0090] Invention 8 is a program for causing a computer to execute the display control method of Invention 7.

[0091] According to such a program, the computer can prevent the user from missing a notification object that meets specified requirements by not setting the notification object of notification information that meets specified requirements to a read status until the additional information screen is displayed.

[0092] (Other embodiments) Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0093] For example, in the above embodiment, the control system is realized by a plurality of devices. In this case, the components of the control system may be distributed among the plurality of devices in any manner. The control system may also be realized by a single device. For example, the control system may be realized as a single device corresponding to an information terminal (control device or mobile terminal).

[0094] In the above-described embodiment, the processing performed by a specific processing unit may be performed by another processing unit. The order of multiple processing operations may be changed, or multiple processing operations may be performed in parallel.

[0095] In the above-described embodiments, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for that component, or by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0096] Furthermore, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or each may be a separate circuit. Furthermore, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0097] Furthermore, the general or specific aspects of the present invention may be realized as a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, or as any combination of a system, an apparatus, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, and a recording medium.

[0098] For example, the present invention may be realized as a control system, a control device, or a mobile terminal according to the above-described embodiments. Furthermore, the present invention may be realized as a method executed by the control system, the control device, or the mobile terminal, or as a program for causing a computer to execute such a method. The present invention may also be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

[0099] In addition, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art would think of, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0100] 10. Control System 20 Control device 21, 51 Operation reception section 22, 52 display section 23, 53 Information Processing Department 24, 54 Storage section 25, 55 First Communications Department 26, 56 Second Communications Department 30 Power Measuring Device 35 Equipment 40 Server device 50 Mobile Devices 52a Notification icon 52b, 52c Icon 70 Housing (Facilities) 80 Wide Area Communication Network

Claims

1. a communication unit that receives notification information regarding at least one of a device installed in a facility and a device that controls the device; an information processing unit that displays a notification screen including a notification object corresponding to the received notification information on a display unit; The information processing unit If the received notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, displaying the notification object in a read status when the notification screen is displayed; If the received notification information satisfies the predetermined requirements, the notification object is displayed in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed, and after an additional information screen for the notification information is displayed, when the notification screen is displayed again, the notification object is displayed in the read status. Display control device.

2. The additional information screen includes an icon for controlling the device or an icon for transitioning to a control screen for controlling the device. The display control device according to claim 1 .

3. The notification object in the read status is marked as read; The notification object in the unread status is not marked as read. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The notification object in the unread status is marked as unread; The notification object in the read status is not marked as unread. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The notification object in the unread status is marked as unread; The notification object in the read status is marked as read. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. On the notification screen, the plurality of notification objects are displayed in order of occurrence of the notification information. The display control device according to claim 1 or 2.

7. A computer-implemented display control method, comprising: a receiving step of receiving notification information relating to at least one of a device installed in the facility and a device that controls the device; a display step of displaying a notification screen including a notification object corresponding to the received notification information on a display unit, In the display step, If the received notification information does not satisfy a predetermined requirement, displaying the notification object in a read status when the notification screen is displayed; If the received notification information satisfies the predetermined requirements, the notification object is displayed in an unread status when the notification screen is displayed, and after an additional information screen for the notification information is displayed, when the notification screen is displayed again, the notification object is displayed in the read status. Display control method.

8. A program for causing the computer to execute the display control method according to claim 7.

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