Computer program, air conditioning device, and air conditioning method

Abstract

To provide a computer program that can restrain a property of air from being conditioned to a property unsuitable for an object such as a pet.SOLUTION: A computer program causes a computer 210 for communicating with an air conditioning device for conditioning a property of air in a space 114, to execute a step of receiving instruction information indicating an instruction from a user related to the conditioning of the property of the air, and a step of reporting a message for confirming the conditioning of the property of the air in the space 114. The message also includes information indicating an influence on an object PE existing in the space 114 in the case of the conditioning of the property of the air.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a computer program, an air conditioning device, and an air conditioning method. [Background technology]

[0002] An air conditioner that can detect the presence of a pet in a room has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). The air conditioner described in Patent Document 1 includes an indoor heat exchanger, an air purifier, a detection unit, and a control unit. The indoor heat exchanger performs heat exchange with the air in the room. The air purifier is capable of switching its air purification capacity. The detection unit detects people and pets in the room. When the detection unit detects that only a pet is in the room, the control unit increases the air purification capacity of the air purifier compared to when the detection unit detects that a person is in the room. In addition, the control unit sets the temperature of the air in the room to a predetermined temperature. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-145006 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, objects such as pets have different senses than users, and as a result, users may set the air temperature in a room to an inappropriate temperature for the object.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a computer program, an air conditioning device, and an air conditioning method that can prevent the air properties from being adjusted to properties that are inappropriate for objects such as pets. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a computer program causes a computer in communication with an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of air in a space to execute the steps of receiving instruction information indicating an instruction from a user regarding adjusting the properties of the air, and notifying a message confirming the adjustment of the properties of the air in the space, the message further including information indicating an effect on objects present in the space when the properties of the air are adjusted.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning device comprises an air conditioning unit, a communication unit, a control unit, and a detection unit. The air conditioning unit adjusts the properties of the air in a space. The communication unit receives instruction information indicating instructions from a user regarding adjusting the properties of the air. The control unit controls the air conditioning unit based on a control signal corresponding to the instruction information. The detection unit detects the properties of the air in the space and outputs a detection value indicating the detection result. The control unit issues a message confirming that the properties of the air in the space will be adjusted. The message includes information indicating the effect on objects present in the space of the air of the properties indicated by the detection value.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air adjustment method adjusts a property of air in a space. The air adjustment method includes a step of receiving instruction information indicating an instruction from a user regarding adjusting the property of the air, and a step of notifying a message confirming the adjustment of the property of the air in the space. The message includes information indicating an effect of the air having the property indicated by the detection value on an object present in the space. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the computer program, air conditioning device, and air conditioning method of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the air properties from being adjusted to properties that are inappropriate for things such as pets. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1]1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the indoor unit according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the indoor unit according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a room according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram showing an operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an operation image in which a message is displayed according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an air adjusting method using the operating device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] 1 is a block diagram showing an air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 9] 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a flow chart for explaining an air conditioning method using the air conditioning device according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference characters and description thereof will not be repeated.

[0012] An air conditioning system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the air conditioning system 200 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning system 200 includes an air conditioning device 95 and an operation device 210. Note that in this embodiment, the drawing shows an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis that are orthogonal to each other. The Z-axis is parallel to the vertical direction, and the X-axis and the Y-axis are parallel to the horizontal direction. The operation device 210 is an example of a "computer."

[0013] First, the air conditioning device 95 will be described. The air conditioning device 95 adjusts the properties of the air. The properties of the air include, for example, the temperature of the air. Specifically, the air conditioning device 95 includes an indoor unit 5 and an outdoor unit 10. The indoor unit 5 is connected to the outdoor unit 10 by piping. The outdoor unit 10 is installed outside the room. A medium circulates between the indoor unit 5 and the outdoor unit 10 through the piping. The outdoor unit 10 includes various components such as a fan, a compressor 11, a heat exchanger, and a four-way valve.

[0014] Specifically, the indoor unit 5 has a control device 90. The control device 90 has a control unit 56 and a communication unit 59. The control unit 56 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The control unit 56 controls each element of the air conditioning device 95.

[0015] The communication unit 59 performs wireless communication with the operation device 210. For example, the communication unit 59 communicates with each other via a network. The network includes, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), and a public telephone network. Specifically, the communication unit 59 includes, for example, a network interface controller (NIC) that performs communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, or communication conforming to a communication standard by WiFi. The predetermined communication protocol is, for example, the TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) protocol suite (i.e., the Internet Protocol Suite).

[0016] Furthermore, the communication unit 59 may include, for example, a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication. Specifically, the communication unit 59 is, for example, a wireless communication module that performs short-distance wireless communication. The short-distance wireless communication is, for example, wireless communication with a communication distance of about several meters to several tens of meters. The short-distance wireless communication is, for example, infrared communication, or communication conforming to a communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or ZigBee (registered trademark). The communication conforming to the communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) is, for example, BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy).

[0017] Next, the configuration of the indoor unit 5 will be described with reference to Fig. 2A and Fig. 2B. Fig. 2A is a cross-sectional view showing the indoor unit 5. Fig. 2B is a perspective view showing the indoor unit 5 with the air guide panel 54Aa removed. As shown in Figs. 1 to 2B, the indoor unit 5 includes a cabinet 50, a filter 51, and an air adjustment section 91. The air adjustment section 91 includes a fan 53, an air direction plate 54A, and a heat exchanger 52.

[0018] The shape of the cabinet 50 is, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped. Specifically, the cabinet 50 has an upper surface 50a, a lower surface 50b, a front surface 50c, a rear surface 50d, a right side surface 50e, and a left side surface 50f. The rear surface 50d is attached to a side wall of a room.

[0019] The rear surface 50d is disposed opposite to the front surface 50c. A first direction D1 indicates a direction from the rear surface 50d toward the front surface 50c. The rear surface 50d is disposed on the opposite side of the cabinet 50 from the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the positive direction of the X-axis.

[0020] The left side surface 50f is disposed opposite the right side surface 50e. The second direction D2 indicates the direction from the right side surface 50e toward the left side surface 50f. The left side surface 50f is disposed on the second direction D2 side within the cabinet 50. The second direction D2 is the positive direction of the Y axis.

[0021] The upper surface 50a is disposed opposite the lower surface 50b. A third direction D3 indicates a direction from the lower surface 50b toward the upper surface 50a. The upper surface 50a is disposed on the third direction D3 side of the cabinet 50. The third direction D3 is the positive direction of the Z axis.

[0022] The cabinet 50 further has an inlet P1A, an outlet P2, and a flow passage G. The inlet P1A is formed in an upper surface 50a of the cabinet 50. The outlet P2 is formed in a lower surface 50b of the cabinet 50. Inside the cabinet 50, a flow passage G is formed that extends from the inlet P1A to the outlet P2.

[0023] Air flows through the flow passage G. The fan 53 and the heat exchanger 52 are disposed in the flow passage G.

[0024] The fan 53 blows air. Specifically, during operation, the fan 53 draws air from the outside into the flow passage G through the suction port P1A, and blows the drawn air from the flow passage G to the outside through the blow-out port P2. The fan 53 is, for example, a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan is, for example, a substantially cylindrical impeller.

[0025] The airflow direction plate 54A adjusts the direction of airflow. Specifically, the airflow direction plate 54A includes an air guide panel 54Aa, a horizontal louver 54Ab, and a plurality of vertical louvers 54Ac. The airflow direction plate 54A is disposed at the air outlet P2. The airflow direction plate 54A moves to, for example, be in one of a plurality of states.

[0026] The heat exchanger 52 adjusts the properties of the air. Specifically, the heat exchanger 52 performs heat exchange. In more detail, the heat exchanger 52 transfers thermal energy between the air flowing through the flow passage G and the medium supplied from the outdoor unit 10. For example, the air flowing through the flow passage G is cooled by the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air flowing through the flow passage G becomes a cooling temperature. The cooling temperature is, for example, 20°C.

[0027] The filter 51 is disposed at the suction port P1A. The filter 51 collects dust in the air in the room. Specifically, the filter 51 collects dust from the air passing through the suction port P1A.

[0028] Continuing with reference to Fig. 3, the room 100 in which the indoor unit 5 is arranged will be described in detail. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the room 100. As shown in Fig. 3, the room 100 has a plurality of walls 111, a floor 112, and a ceiling. A space 114 is defined by the plurality of walls 111, the floor 112, and the ceiling. The space 114 is a three-dimensional space.

[0029] The indoor unit 5 is installed on an upper portion of a wall surface 111 on the opposite side to the first direction D1 among the multiple wall surfaces 111. Furniture or home appliances are arranged in the space 114. For example, a bed and a television are arranged in the space 114.

[0030] A dog PE exists in the space 114. The dog PE is an example of an "object." Note that the user HA does not exist in the space 114. For example, the user HA is away at work. In other words, the user HA is away for a long period of time. The dog PE eats, exercises, defecates, or sleeps in the space 114. Note that the "object" is preferably an animal different from the user HA, and more preferably a pet (companion animal). Note that "existing in the space 114" includes both a case where the object is permanently present in the space 114 and a case where the object is temporarily present in the space 114.

[0031] Next, the operation device 210 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the operation device 210. As shown in Fig. 4, the operation device 210 is, for example, a tablet terminal or a smartphone. The operation device 210 is carried by a user HA.

[0032] Specifically, the operation device 210 has a storage unit 211, a control unit 212, a communication unit 213, and an operation unit 214. The control unit 212 is an example of a "notification unit." The operation unit 214 is an example of a "reception unit."

[0033] The storage unit 211 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 211 includes a storage device, and stores an application program (hereinafter, may be referred to as an "application AP"), a computer program, and data. Specifically, the storage unit 211 includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a solid state drive, and / or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 211 may include a removable medium.

[0034] The application AP is, for example, a computer program that displays a plurality of operation buttons on the operation unit 214. In this embodiment, the application AP is downloaded from the server 250 to the operation device 210 and installed therein. The server 250 has a control unit 251 and a storage unit 252. The control unit 251 includes a processor such as a CPU. The storage unit 252 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium in which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 252 includes a storage device and stores the application AP, computer programs, and data. Specifically, the storage unit 252 includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a solid-state drive, and / or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 252 may include a removable medium.

[0035] The control unit 212 includes a processor such as a CPU. The control unit 212 controls each element of the operation device 210. Specifically, the control unit 212 executes a computer program and an application AP stored in the storage unit 211 to control the communication unit 213 and the operation unit 214.

[0036] The operation unit 214 is, for example, a touch panel. Specifically, the operation unit 214 includes a touch detection unit and a display unit. The display unit is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic electroluminescence display. The touch detection unit is, for example, a touch sensor. The touch detection unit is, for example, disposed on a display surface of the display unit.

[0037] In detail, the operation unit 214 receives the instruction information S1. That is, the application AP executes a step of receiving the instruction information S1. The instruction information S1 indicates an instruction from the user HA. Specifically, the instruction information S1 relates to adjusting the properties of the air. In detail, it includes a set temperature value (e.g., 23°C) indicating an instruction for the properties of the air. The set property value is an arbitrary numerical value and is selected by the user HA. For example, the user HA touches a predetermined button (e.g., a pet mode button), whereby the operation unit 214 receives the instruction information S1. The instruction information S1 includes information indicating that the properties of the air in the space 114 in which the dog PE exists are to be adjusted to the set property value, and information indicating that the properties of the air are to be adjusted for the dog PE.

[0038] The communication unit 213 performs wireless communication with the indoor unit 5. The communication unit 213 includes, for example, a network interface controller (NIC) that performs communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, or communication conforming to a WiFi communication standard. The communication unit 213 may also include a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication. Specifically, the communication unit 213 transmits instruction information S1 to the indoor unit 5.

[0039] The control unit 212 also notifies a message. The message indicates a message for confirming that the properties of the air in the space 114 are adjusted, and preferably indicates a message for confirming that the properties of the air in the space 114 in which the dog PE is present are adjusted. The message further includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE present in the space 114 when the properties of the air are adjusted. That is, the application AP executes a step for confirming that the properties of the air in the space are adjusted. The message may be, for example, "Please thoroughly check the state and safety of the air conditioning device before use," "When using when no one is present, please frequently check the room temperature and the state of the air conditioning device with the app," "Since the set temperature value varies between individuals, please set it while watching the state of your pet," or "Since the wind may directly hit the pet, do not use in a state where the pet cannot move freely," etc. The message may be displayed or output by voice.

[0040] As described above with reference to Figs. 1 to 4, according to this embodiment, the control unit 212 notifies a message to confirm that the properties of the air in the space 114 will be adjusted. The message further includes information indicating the effect on objects present in the space 114 when the properties of the air are adjusted. As a result, the user HA recognizes the message. Thus, the user HA can refrain from adjusting the properties of the air to properties that are inappropriate for objects such as a dog PE. As a result, objects such as a dog PE can spend time comfortably in the room 100.

[0041] In detail, it is preferable that the message further includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE when the air properties are adjusted to the set property value. For example, the message is, "The air conditioner in the room will be operated at 23°C cooling and in "Dog mode". Is this OK? Please be sure to check the operation details before using it appropriately." As a result, the user HA can be more restrained from adjusting the air properties to properties that are inappropriate for the dog PE.

[0042] In addition, when the message includes information indicating that the properties of the air are to be adjusted for the dog PE, the message preferably includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE present in the space 114 .

[0043] Next, an example of the operation image 300 displayed on the operation device 210 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the operation image 300 displayed on the operation device 210.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5, an operation image 300 is divided into a first display area 301, a second display area 302, a third display area 303, and a fourth display area 304.

[0045] A plurality of operation buttons 301a to 301b are displayed in first display area 301. Specifically, a cooling button 301a and a heating button 301b are displayed in first display area 301. In more detail, user HA selects one operation button from among the plurality of operation buttons 301a to 301b. The selected one operation button is surrounded by a circle.

[0046] The cooling button 301a corresponds to "cooling operation." In "cooling operation," the air flowing through the flow path G is cooled by the refrigerant, and the temperature of the air flowing through the flow path G becomes the cooling temperature. The heating button 301b corresponds to "heating operation." In "heating operation," the air flowing through the flow path G is warmed by the heat medium, and the temperature of the air flowing through the flow path G becomes the heating temperature. The heating temperature is, for example, 30°C.

[0047] In the second display area 302, a subtraction button 302a, a set temperature display area 302b, and an addition button 302c are displayed. In the set temperature display area 302b, a set temperature value (for example, 26.0°C) is displayed. When the user HA presses the subtraction button 302a, 0.5°C is subtracted from the set temperature value, and the new set temperature value is displayed in the set temperature display area 302b. In addition, when the user HA presses the addition button 302c, 0.5°C is added to the set temperature value, and the new set temperature value is displayed in the set temperature display area 302b.

[0048] A pet mode button 303a is displayed in the third display area 303. The pet mode button 303a is displayed, for example, as "Pet Mode Doggie." The pet mode button 303a accepts instruction information S1. In detail, when the pet mode button 303a is selected, the pet mode button 303a accepts the instruction information S1. The pet mode button 303a is surrounded by a circle. On the other hand, when the pet mode button 303a is not selected, the pet mode button 303a does not accept the instruction information S1. The pet mode button 303a is not surrounded by a circle.

[0049] A confirm button 304a is displayed in the fourth display area 304. The confirm button 304a confirms the operation contents selected in the first display area 301, the second display area 302, and the third display area 303. For example, the selection of the cooling button 301a in the first display area 301, the set temperature value is set in the set temperature display area 302b in the second display area 302, and the selection of the pet mode button 303a in the third display area 303 is confirmed by the confirm button 304a.

[0050] When the decision is made with the decision button 304a, the control unit 212 notifies a message to confirm the adjustment of the air properties in the space 114. The message further includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE present in the space 114 when the air properties are adjusted. In detail, the control unit 212 displays the message on the operation unit 214 in response to receiving the instruction information S1.

[0051] Next, an example of the operation image 400 on which a message is displayed will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the operation image 400 on which a message is displayed.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 6, an operation image 400 displays a message 401, a cancel button 402, and an OK button 403.

[0053] An OK button 403 accepts the consent information, which indicates that the message 401 is accepted.

[0054] A cancel button 402 accepts rejection information, which indicates that the message 401 is to be rejected.

[0055] Specifically, the message 401 indicates, "The air conditioner in the room will be operated at 23° C. cooling in "Doggy mode". Is this OK? Please be sure to check the operation details before using it appropriately." As a result, the user HA recognizes the message 401. Then, when the user HA presses the OK button 403, the communication unit 213 transmits instruction information S1 to the indoor unit 5. Also, when the user HA presses the cancel button 402, the instruction information S1 is not transmitted to the indoor unit 5.

[0056] Next, an air adjustment method using the operation device 210 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the air adjustment method using the operation device 210.

[0057] In step S101, the operation unit 214 determines whether or not instruction information S1 has been received.

[0058] If the operation unit 214 determines in step S101 that it has not received the instruction information S1, the process returns to step S101. On the other hand, if the operation unit 214 determines in step S101 that it has received the instruction information S1, the process proceeds to step S102.

[0059] In step S102, the control unit 212 notifies a message for confirming that the property of the air in the space is adjusted. The message further includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE present in the space 114 when the property of the air is adjusted.

[0060] Next, in step S103, operation unit 214 determines whether or not consent information has been received.

[0061] If operation unit 214 determines in step S103 that consent information has been received, the process proceeds to step S104.

[0062] In step S104, the communication unit 213 of the operation device 210 transmits instruction information S1 to the communication unit 59 of the indoor unit 5. Then, the air adjustment method ends.

[0063] On the other hand, if the operation unit 214 determines in step S103 that the consent information has not been accepted, the air adjustment method ends directly.

[0064] Next, an air conditioning device 95 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing the air conditioning device 95. As shown in Fig. 8, the indoor unit 5 further includes a storage unit 57, a drive unit 58, and a temperature sensor 70. The temperature sensor 70 is an example of a "detection unit".

[0065] The temperature sensor 70 detects the properties of the air in the space 114. Specifically, the temperature sensor 70 detects the temperature of the air in the space 114 at predetermined time intervals, and outputs a detection value indicating the detection result at predetermined time intervals. The temperature sensor 70 is disposed in the cabinet 50, for example.

[0066] The driving unit 58 drives the airflow direction vane 54A. The airflow direction vane 54A can be in one of a plurality of states.

[0067] The communication unit 59 receives instruction information S1 from the operation device 210.

[0068] The storage unit 57 is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium on which a program is recorded. Specifically, the storage unit 57 includes a storage device and stores computer programs and data. Specifically, the storage unit 57 includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory, a solid-state drive, and / or a hard disk drive. The storage unit 211 may include removable media.

[0069] In detail, it is preferable that the storage unit 57 further stores a control table. The control table indicates the relationship between the instruction information S1 and the control signal S2. Specifically, it indicates the relationship between the detection result of the temperature sensor 70 (e.g., initial temperature value), the set property value (e.g., set temperature value), the control method of the fan 53 (e.g., rotation speed, angular acceleration), the control method of the drive unit 58 (e.g., state of the air deflector 54A), and the control method of the compressor 11 (e.g., rotation speed, expansion valve opening, valve switching).

[0070] The control signal S2 includes a signal S23 for controlling the compressor 11, a signal S21 for controlling the fan 53, and a signal S22 for controlling the drive unit 58. The signal S21 for controlling the compressor 11 indicates a signal for adjusting the properties of the air to the set temperature value indicated by the instruction information S1.

[0071] Specifically, the control unit 56 creates a control signal S2 based on the instruction information S1, the control table, and the detection result of the temperature sensor 70. In particular, the control unit 56 receives a signal indicating an initial temperature value (e.g., 30° C.) from the temperature sensor 70, and operates the compressor 11 based on the initial temperature value and the set temperature value.

[0072] Furthermore, the control unit 56 controls the fan 53 and the driving unit 58 so as to blow air at a cooling temperature toward the space 114. Then, for example, when the detected value detected by the temperature sensor 70 becomes equal to or lower than the set temperature value, the operation of the driving unit 58, the fan 53, and the compressor 11 is stopped. On the other hand, when the detected value detected by the temperature sensor 70 exceeds the set temperature value, the driving unit 58, the fan 53, and the compressor 11 are operated.

[0073] The control unit 56 issues a message to confirm that the properties of the air in the space 114 will be adjusted. The message further includes information indicating the effect on the dog PE of the air whose properties are indicated by the detection value. For example, the message indicates information to confirm whether or not to continue controlling the indoor unit 5 with the instruction information S1. As a result, the user HA recognizes the message. For example, if there is a large difference between the detection value and the set temperature value, the user HA returns to the room 100 from where he or she went. As a result, the dog PE can spend time comfortably in the room 100.

[0074] Moreover, it is preferable that the control unit 56 judges whether or not to issue a message based on the detection value and the set property value. In detail, the control unit 56 issues a message when the difference between the detection value and the set temperature value is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The message is, for example, "Please check the air conditioning device as it may not be working properly." As a result, the user HA can recognize that the air conditioning device 95 is not operating normally.

[0075] Moreover, it is preferable that the communication unit 59 transmits a message according to the detection value to the operation device 210 at predetermined time intervals. The predetermined time is, for example, two hours. The message is, for example, "The room temperature is 23°C. Please check the room temperature." As a result, the user HA can recognize that the air conditioning device 95 is operating normally. On the other hand, if the message is not received at the predetermined time intervals, the user HA can recognize that the air conditioning device 95 is not operating normally. The user HA returns to the room 100 from wherever he or she went. As a result, the dog PE can spend a comfortable time in the room 100.

[0076] Next, an example of the operation image 500 displayed on the operation device 210 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the operation image 500 displayed on the operation device 210.

[0077] 9, operation image 500 is divided into a first display area 501 and a second display area 502. In first display area 501, a message received from communication unit 59 at a first time is displayed. In second display area 502, a message received from communication unit 59 at a second time is displayed. The first time and the second time are different.

[0078] In the first display area 501, a message including information indicating the effect on the dog PE of the air whose properties are indicated by the detection value is displayed. Specifically, in the first display area 501, "The room temperature is 23°C. How is Pochi doing? Please check the temperature and humidity of the room." is displayed. As a result, the user HA can recognize the adjustment status of the air properties at the first hour. Therefore, the user HA can recognize that the air conditioning device 95 is operating normally at the first hour.

[0079] In the second display area 502, a message including information indicating the effect on the dog PE of the air whose properties are indicated by the detection value is displayed. Specifically, in the second display area 502, "The room temperature is 30°C. Please check the air conditioning device as it may not be working properly." is displayed. As a result, the user HA can recognize the adjustment status of the air properties at the second time. Therefore, the user HA can recognize that the air conditioning device 95 is not operating properly at the second time.

[0080] Next, an air conditioning method using the air conditioning device 95 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a flow chart for explaining the air conditioning method using the air conditioning device 95.

[0081] In step S201, the communication unit 59 of the indoor unit 5 determines whether or not the instruction information S1 has been received.

[0082] If, in step S201, communication unit 59 determines that instruction information S1 has not been accepted, the process returns to step S201.

[0083] On the other hand, if the communication unit 59 determines in step S201 that the instruction information S1 has been received, the process proceeds to step S202.

[0084] In step S202, the control unit 56 of the indoor unit 5 determines whether or not it is normal.

[0085] If the control unit 56 determines in step S202 that the state is not normal, the process proceeds to step S205.

[0086] In step S205, the communication unit 59 of the indoor unit 5 transmits a message to the communication unit 213 of the operation device 210. The message indicates, for example, "The room temperature is 30°C. Please check the air conditioning device as it may not be working properly."

[0087] On the other hand, if the control unit 56 determines in step S202 that the operation is normal, the process proceeds to step S203.

[0088] In step S203, the control unit 56 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0089] If the control unit 56 determines in step S203 that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S202.

[0090] On the other hand, if the control unit 56 determines in step S203 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S204.

[0091] In step S204, the communication unit 59 of the indoor unit 5 transmits a message to the communication unit 213 of the operation device 210. The message indicates, for example, "The room temperature is 23°C. How is Pochi-chan doing? Please check the room temperature." Then, the air adjustment method ends.

[0092] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be implemented in various aspects without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining multiple components disclosed in each of the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components across different embodiments may be appropriately combined. The drawings are mainly shown schematically for ease of understanding, and the thickness, length, number, spacing, etc. of each component shown in the drawings are different from the actual ones due to the convenience of drawing. In addition, the speed, material, shape, dimensions, etc. of each component shown in the above embodiments are examples and are not particularly limited, and various changes are possible within a range that does not substantially deviate from the configuration of the present invention.

[0093] (1) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in this embodiment, the indoor unit 5 adjusts the air temperature as the air property, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the air property, the indoor unit 5 may adjust the air humidity, may adjust the content of substances in the air (e.g., positive and negative ions), may adjust the air temperature and humidity, or may adjust the air temperature and the content of substances in the air.

[0094] (2) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in this embodiment, the pet is a dog PE, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pet may be a cat, a bird, a reptile, or an amphibian.

[0095] (3) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in this embodiment, the operation device 210 is a tablet terminal or a smartphone, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation device 210 may be a remote control dedicated to the indoor unit 5.

[0096] (4) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in this embodiment, the operation device 210 transmits the instruction information S1 to the indoor unit 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation device 210 may transmit a control signal S2 to the indoor unit 5. [Industrial Applicability]

[0097] The present invention provides a computer program, an air conditioning device, and an air conditioning method, and has industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 5 Indoor unit 52 Heat exchanger 53 Fans 95 Air Conditioning Unit 114 Space 210 Operating device (computer) PE Dog (object)

Claims

1. A computer that communicates with an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of the air in the space. and receiving instruction information from a user regarding adjusting the property of the air, the instruction information including a set property value indicating the instruction for the property of the air. Steps and a step of announcing a message to confirm that the air properties are adjusted; Run the command, The message includes information to alert the user about an impact on a pet present in the space when adjusting the air properties, and information to prompt the user to confirm operation details including the set property value, The step of notifying the message includes: A computer program that is executed when the instruction information includes information indicating that the air properties in the space in which a pet is present are to be adjusted to the set property value.

2. an air adjustment unit that adjusts the properties of the air in the space; A communication unit that receives instruction information from a user regarding adjusting the property of the air, the instruction information including a set property value indicating the instruction for the property of the air; A control unit that controls the air adjustment unit based on a control signal corresponding to the instruction information; a detection unit that detects the properties of the air in the space and outputs a detection value indicating the detection result; Equipped with The control unit notifies a message confirming that the air properties of the space are to be adjusted, The message includes information to alert the user about an impact on a pet present in the space when adjusting the air properties, and information to prompt the user to confirm operation details including the set property value, The control unit is An air conditioning device that issues the message when the instruction information includes information indicating that the property of the air in the space where a pet is present is to be adjusted to the set property value.

3. The detection unit outputs the detection value at predetermined time intervals, The communication unit is receiving the instruction information from an operation device; The air conditioning device according to claim 2 , wherein the message corresponding to the detection value is transmitted to the operating device at every predetermined time.

4. An air conditioning method for adjusting the properties of air in a space, comprising: receiving instruction information from a user regarding adjusting the property of the air, the instruction information including a set property value indicating the instruction for the property of the air; a step of announcing a message to confirm that the air quality of the space is to be adjusted; Inclusive of The message includes information to alert the user about an impact on a pet present in the space when adjusting the air properties, and information to prompt the user to confirm operation details including the set property value, The step of notifying the message includes: An air adjustment method that is executed when the instruction information includes information indicating that the air properties in the space in which a pet is present are to be adjusted to the set property value.

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