Electric opening / closing device, remote control device, opening / closing device remote operation system, remote operation reception method, and remote operation reception program

Abstract

To regulate a remote control device that can be remotely operated according to the situation.SOLUTION: An electric opening / closing device includes: an opening part that can be opened and closed; a wireless communication part that can perform wireless communication with a plurality of remote control devices; and a control part that controls the opening part and the wireless communication part. The wireless communication part pairs the remote control device having a temporary access code as a temporary remote control device, and pairs the remote control device having a formal access code as a formal remote control device. The control part receives a remote operation request from two or more temporary remote control devices when there is no formal remote control device, receives a remote operation request from the formal remote control device when there is the formal remote control device, and does not receive a remote operation request from the temporary remote control device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electric opening / closing device, a remote control device, an opening / closing device remote operation system, an electric opening / closing device remote operation reception method, and an electric opening / closing device remote operation reception program. [Background technology]

[0002] Electric opening and closing devices such as electric shutters that open and close electrically come with a dedicated remote control (remote controller) that allows remote operation of the electric opening and closing device. The electric opening and closing device and the dedicated remote control are paired at the time of shipping. However, instead of a dedicated remote control, a mobile device such as a smartphone can also function as a remote control device to remotely operate the electric opening and closing device.

[0003] When pairing a remote control device (a dedicated remote control or a mobile terminal that functions as a remote control) with an electric opening and closing device, a method has been devised to ensure security in the pairing by using an authentication key or the like (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-111985 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a situation where there are multiple workers operating one electric opening and closing device, such as at an installation site for an electric opening and closing device, it is desirable to be able to remotely control one electric opening and closing device using multiple remote control devices. On the other hand, when an electric opening and closing device is used by an authorized user, it is desirable to be able to remotely control the electric opening and closing device using only the remote control device owned by the authorized user.

[0006] In consideration of the above circumstances, the present disclosure aims to provide an electric opening and closing device, a remote control device, an opening and closing device remote control system, a method for accepting remote control of an electric opening and closing device, and a program for accepting remote control of an electric opening and closing device, which can regulate the remote control devices that can be remotely operated depending on the situation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An electric opening and closing device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure comprises an opening that can be opened and closed, a wireless communication unit capable of wireless communication with a plurality of remote control devices, and a control unit that controls the opening and the wireless communication unit, wherein the wireless communication unit pairs the remote control device having a temporary access code as a temporary remote control device and pairs the remote control device having a formal access code as a formal remote control device, and the control unit accepts remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices when the formal remote control device is not present, and accepts remote control requests from the formal remote control device when the formal remote control device is present, but does not accept remote control requests from the temporary remote control device.

[0008] A remote control device according to a second aspect of the present disclosure is a remote control device that pairs with an electric opening and closing device, obtains an identifier provided in a visible position on the electric opening and closing device, obtains a temporary access code for the electric opening and closing device based on the identifier, and pairs with the electric opening and closing device using the temporary access code.

[0009] An opening / closing device remote control system according to a third aspect of the present disclosure includes the above-described electric opening / closing device and the above-described remote control device.

[0010] A method for accepting remote control of an electric opening and closing device according to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for an electric opening and closing device capable of wireless communication with multiple remote control devices to accept remote control, in which the remote control device having a temporary access code is paired as a temporary remote control device, and the remote control device having a formal access code is paired as a formal remote control device, and when the formal remote control device is not present, remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices are accepted, and when the formal remote control device is present, remote control requests from the formal remote control device are accepted but remote control requests from the temporary remote control device are not accepted.

[0011] A remote control reception program for an electric opening and closing device according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a program in which an electric opening and closing device capable of wireless communication with multiple remote control devices accepts remote control, pairs the remote control device having a temporary access code as a temporary remote control device, pairs the remote control device having a formal access code as a formal remote control device, and accepts remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices when the formal remote control device is not present, and accepts remote control requests from the formal remote control device when the formal remote control device is present, but does not accept remote control requests from the temporary remote control device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an opening and closing device remote control system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a control board for the electric shutter. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a smartphone. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of the opening and closing device remote control system. [Figure 5] 10 is a control flowchart of the control unit of the smartphone. [Figure 6] 3 is a control flowchart of the control unit of the electric shutter. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an official remote control device and an invited remote control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] One embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0014] [Switchgear remote control system 100] As shown in FIG. 1, the opening and closing device remote control system 100 according to this embodiment includes an electric shutter 1 and a smartphone 2.

[0015] [Electric shutter 1] The electric shutter 1 is a device that electrically drives a shutter 11 to open and close an opening. The electric shutter 1 shown in Fig. 1 is attached to a window W, and drives the shutter 11 to open and close the window W. The electric shutter 1 is an example of an electric opening and closing device.

[0016] The electric shutter 1 has a shutter 11 that opens and closes an opening such as a window W, a drive device 12, a control board 13, and an identifier 17.

[0017] The driving device 12 has an electric motor and the like, and drives the shutter 11. The driving device 12 is controlled by a control board 13.

[0018] The control board 13 controls the operation of the electric shutter 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the control board 13 has a control unit 14 and a wireless communication unit 15 as functional blocks.

[0019] The control unit 14 is a computer capable of executing a program, including a processor such as a CPU, a memory into which a program can be read, a storage unit into which a program and data can be stored, and an input / output control unit. The functions of the control unit 14 are realized by the processor executing a program provided to the control unit 14. The control unit 14 controls the drive device 12 and the wireless communication unit 15.

[0020] The wireless communication unit 15 has an antenna and a short-range wireless communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The wireless communication unit 15 can communicate with the wireless communication unit 22 of the smartphone 2 via short-range wireless communication BT based on an instruction from the control unit 14.

[0021] The identifier 17 is a two-dimensional barcode that includes a temporary access code for the electric shutter 1. The identifier 17 is not limited to a two-dimensional barcode, but may be a one-dimensional barcode. The identifier 17 may also be a character string that includes the temporary access code for the electric shutter 1. The identifier 17 is provided in a visible position on the electric shutter. Since it is desirable that the identifier 17 be visible only to the user of the electric shutter 1, it is desirable that the identifier 17 be provided on the indoor side of the electric shutter 1.

[0022] The identifier 17 does not necessarily have to be provided in a visible position, and may be provided in a hidden position, for example. The identifier 17 may also be provided on something separate from the electric shutter 1, such as an instruction manual.

[0023] [Smartphone 2] The smartphone 2 is an example of a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal is not limited to the smartphone 2, and may be, for example, a mobile phone, a smart watch, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, etc. As shown in FIG. 3 , the smartphone 2 has a control unit 21, a wireless communication unit 22, a touch panel 23, and a camera 24.

[0024] The control unit 21 is a computer capable of executing programs, including a processor such as a CPU, a memory into which programs can be read, a storage unit into which programs and data can be stored, and an input / output control unit. The functions of the control unit 21 are realized by the processor executing a program provided to the control unit 21. The program provided to the control unit 21 is also called an application. The control unit 21 controls the wireless communication unit 22, the touch panel 23, and the camera 24.

[0025] The wireless communication unit 22 has an antenna and the like, and has a short-range wireless communication function such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and a high-speed wireless communication function that can connect to a network NW using a fourth-generation communication standard or a fifth-generation communication standard. The wireless communication unit 22 can communicate with the wireless communication unit 15 of the electric shutter 1 using short-range wireless communication BT based on instructions from the control unit 21. The wireless communication unit 22 can pair with the wireless communication unit 15 of the electric shutter 1 using an access code based on instructions from the control unit 21. The access code includes a temporary access code, a formal access code, and an invitation access code.

[0026] The touch panel 23 is, for example, a capacitance type touch panel. An input operation input by a user to the touch panel is acquired by the control unit 21. The touch panel 23 displays a display screen based on an instruction from the control unit 21.

[0027] A remote control application AP, which is an application for remotely controlling the electric shutter 1, is installed on the smartphone 2. The smartphone 2 on which the remote control application AP is installed functions as a remote control device for remotely controlling the electric shutter 1.

[0028] Next, we will explain the operation of the opening and closing device remote control system 100. Hereinafter, we will explain the operation of the opening and closing device remote control system 100 using the sequence diagram of the opening and closing device remote control system 100 shown in Fig. 4, the control flowchart of the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 shown in Fig. 5, and the control flowchart of the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 shown in Fig. 6.

[0029] In this embodiment, four workers use smartphones 2 at the installation site of the electric shutter 1. When distinguishing between the four smartphones used by the four workers, the four smartphones 2 are referred to as a first smartphone 2A, a second smartphone 2B, a third smartphone 2C, and a fourth smartphone 2D.

[0030] When the worker activates the remote control application AP, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 causes the touch panel 23 to display an input screen that prompts the worker to input an access code in step S110.

[0031] The worker photographs the identifier 17 with the camera 24. The control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 acquires the temporary access code included in the identifier 17. If the identifier 17 is a character string or the like, the worker reads the temporary access code from the identifier 17 and inputs the temporary access code into the touch panel 23 on which the input screen is displayed.

[0032] In step S120, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 acquires the temporary access code input by the worker. The acquired temporary access code is stored in the storage unit of the control unit 21.

[0033] When the worker turns on the power to the electric shutter 1, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 puts the wireless communication unit 15 into a pairing standby state in step S210. Here, pairing is not limited to pairing in Bluetooth (registered trademark), but is at least a part of the process of putting wireless communication devices into a state where they can communicate with each other.

[0034] In step S130, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 transmits a pairing request for short-range wireless communication BT to the electric shutter device 1 that is the pairing target. The pairing request includes a temporary access code.

[0035] In step S220, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 receives a pairing request via short-range wireless communication BT. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 checks whether the received pairing request includes an access code that allows pairing with the electric shutter 1. If pairing is possible, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 then executes step S230. If pairing is not possible, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 then executes step S210 again.

[0036] In step S230, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 notifies the smartphone 2 that pairing has been completed.

[0037] In step S140, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 checks whether pairing has been completed within a predetermined period of time. If pairing has been completed within the predetermined period of time, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 then executes step S150. If pairing has not been completed within the predetermined period of time, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 then executes step S110 again.

[0038] In step S150, the control unit 21 of the smartphone 2 receives the pairing completion notification.

[0039] In step S240, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 checks the access code included in the received pairing request. If the access code is a temporary access code or an invitation access code, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 then executes step S250. If the access code is a formal access code, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 then executes step S250.

[0040] In step S250, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 registers the paired smartphone 2 using the temporary access code as a temporary remote control device. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 can register two or more smartphones 2 as temporary remote control devices. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 accepts a remote control request from the registered temporary remote control device.

[0041] The workers can remotely operate the electric shutter using the remote control application AP of the smartphone 2 registered as a temporary remote control device. When each worker performs the above flow, the first smartphone 2A, the second smartphone 2B, the third smartphone 2C, and the fourth smartphone 2D are registered as temporary remote control devices. Each worker can remotely operate the electric shutter 1 using his or her own smartphone 2, which makes the installation work of the electric shutter 1 more efficient.

[0042] In step S260, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 registers the paired smartphone 2 using the official access code as an official remote control device. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 can register only one smartphone 2 as an official remote control device. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 accepts a remote control request from the registered official remote control device. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 then executes step S260.

[0043] In step S270, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 cancels the registration of all registered temporary remote control devices and does not accept remote control requests from the temporary remote control devices. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 may also control the wireless communication unit 15 to disconnect the pairing with the temporary remote control devices, thereby not accepting remote control requests from the temporary remote control devices.

[0044] When the installation of the electric shutter 1 is completed and an authorized user uses the electric shutter 1, the authorized user pairs their smartphone 2 with the electric shutter 1 using the official access code. The pairing method using the official access code is the same as the pairing method using the temporary access code described above. The official access code is an access code that can be obtained by an authorized user. The smartphone 2 of the authorized user is registered as an official remote control device. When the official remote control device is registered, the registration of all registered temporary remote control devices is canceled. In other words, when the official remote control device is registered, workers will no longer be able to remotely operate the electric shutter 1 using the temporary remote control device.

[0045] The remote control application AP of the smartphone 2 into which the official access code has been input can distribute invitation access codes to the remote control applications AP of other users' smartphones 2. An official user can use this introduction function to distribute invitation access codes to other users. The other users use the invitation access code to pair their own smartphone 2 with the electric shutter 1. The pairing method using the invitation access code is the same as the pairing method using the temporary access code described above. The control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 registers the smartphone 2 paired using the invitation access code as an invited remote control device (step S250). Once the invited remote control device is registered, the control unit 14 of the electric shutter 1 accepts remote control requests from the invited remote control device in addition to the official remote control device. For example, if a user distributes an invitation access code to a housemate, the user and the housemate can remotely control the electric shutter 1.

[0046] 4 and 7, a pairing request using the formal access code is sent to register smartphone 2A as the formal remote control device, and smartphone 2B is deregistered as the provisional remote control device. An invitation access code is then distributed from the remote control application AP of smartphone 2A to the remote control application AP of smartphone 2B. A pairing request using the invitation access code is sent to register smartphone 2B as the invited remote control device.

[0047] According to the opening and closing device remote control system 100 of this embodiment, it is possible to restrict the remote control devices that can be remotely operated depending on the situation. In a situation where there are multiple workers operating one electric shutter 1, such as at a construction site of the electric shutter 1, multiple smartphones 2 become remote control devices that can remotely control the electric shutter 1. On the other hand, in a normal state where the electric shutter 1 is in use, only the smartphone 2 of the authorized user becomes the remote control device that can remotely control the electric shutter 1.

[0048] The remote control application AP for the electric shutter 1 allows the user to perform pairing operations and remotely control the electric shutter 1, eliminating the need for a dedicated remote control for the electric shutter 1. There is no need to ship the electric shutter 1 with a dedicated remote control paired with it.

[0049] While one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment and includes design modifications within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the components shown in the above-described embodiment and modifications can be configured in any suitable combination.

[0050] The identifier 17 in the above embodiment is a visible identifier. However, the form of the identifier is not limited to this. The identifier may be an invisible identifier, such as a code obtained by wireless communication such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification).

[0051] In the above embodiment, a mobile terminal such as the smartphone 2 is used as the remote control device. However, a dedicated remote control for remotely operating an electric opening / closing device may be paired as described above and registered as a remote control device that can be remotely operated.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the electric opening and closing device is the electric shutter 1. However, the electric opening and closing device is not limited to the electric shutter 1. The electric opening and closing device includes devices that electrically open and close openings (windows W, doors, locks, etc.).

[0053] The program for the switchgear remote control system is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The program is loaded into a computer system and executed. The term "computer system" here includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage devices such as hard disks built into the computer system. The term "computer-readable recording medium" may also include devices that dynamically store programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines used when transmitting programs over a network such as the Internet or a telephone line, or devices that store programs for a fixed period of time, such as volatile memory within a computer system serving as a server or client. The program may be designed to implement some of the functions described above, or may be capable of implementing the functions in combination with a program already stored in the computer system, or may be implemented using a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 100...opening / closing device remote control system, 1...electric shutter, 11...shutter, 12...driver, 13...control board, 14...control unit, 15...wireless communication unit, 17...identifier, 2...smartphone, 21...control unit, 22...wireless communication unit, 23...touch panel, 24...camera, AP...remote control application, BT...near field wireless communication

Claims

1. An opening that can be opened and closed, a wireless communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a plurality of remote control devices; a control unit that controls the opening and the wireless communication unit; Equipped with The wireless communication unit pairing the remote control device having the temporary access code as a temporary remote control device; pairing the remote control device having the authorized access code as an authorized remote control device; The control unit When there is no official remote control device, receiving remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices; When the official remote control device is present, Accepting a remote control request from the official remote control device; not accepting a remote control request from the temporary remote control device; Electric switchgear.

2. At least one of the plurality of remote control devices is a mobile terminal including a remote control application. The electric opening / closing device according to claim 1.

3. the remote control device acquires a temporary access code from an identifier provided in a visible position on the electric opening / closing device; The electric opening / closing device according to claim 1.

4. the identifier is a barcode; The electric opening / closing device according to claim 3.

5. the control unit, when the official remote control device is present, disconnects the pairing between the wireless communication unit and the temporary remote control device. The electric opening / closing device according to claim 1.

6. the wireless communication unit pairs the remote control device having the invitation access code issued by the official remote control device as an inviting remote control device; the control unit accepts a remote control request from the guest remote control device. The electric opening / closing device according to claim 1.

7. A remote control device that pairs with an electric opening and closing device, Acquire an identifier provided at a visible position on the electric opening / closing device; obtaining a temporary access code for the electric opening / closing device based on the identifier; pairing with the powered opening / closing device using the temporary access code; Remote control device.

8. the identifier is a barcode; The remote control device according to claim 7.

9. pairing with the electric opening / closing device using a formal access code different from the temporary access code; After pairing with the electric opening / closing device using the official access code, an invitation access code that can be paired with the electric opening / closing device is distributed to another remote control device. The remote control device according to claim 7.

10. The electric opening / closing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A remote control device according to any one of claims 7 to 9; Equipped with Switchgear remote control system.

11. A method for receiving remote control of an electric opening / closing device capable of wireless communication with a plurality of remote control devices, comprising: pairing the remote control device having the temporary access code as a temporary remote control device; pairing the remote control device having the authorized access code as an authorized remote control device; When there is no official remote control device, receiving remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices; When the official remote control device is present, Accepting a remote control request from the official remote control device; not accepting a remote control request from the temporary remote control device; A method for accepting remote control of an electric opening and closing device.

12. When the official remote control device is present, disconnect the pairing with the temporary remote control device. The method for accepting remote control of an electric opening / closing device according to claim 11.

13. pairing the remote control device having the invitation access code issued by the authorized remote control device as an inviting remote control device; accepting a remote control request from the invited remote control device; The method for accepting remote control of an electric opening / closing device according to claim 11.

14. A program for allowing an electric opening / closing device capable of wireless communication with a plurality of remote control devices to accept remote control operations, pairing the remote control device having the temporary access code as a temporary remote control device; pairing the remote control device having the authorized access code as an authorized remote control device; When there is no official remote control device, receiving remote control requests from two or more of the temporary remote control devices; When the official remote control device is present, Accepting a remote control request from the official remote control device; not accepting a remote control request from the temporary remote control device; Remote control reception program for electric switchgear.

15. When the official remote control device is present, disconnect the pairing with the temporary remote control device. A remote control reception program for the electric opening / closing device according to claim 14.

16. pairing the remote control device having the invitation access code issued by the authorized remote control device as an inviting remote control device; accepting a remote control request from the invited remote control device; A remote control reception program for the electric opening / closing device according to claim 14.

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