Air conditioning device, computer program, and air conditioning method

Abstract

To provide an air adjusting device enabling users to spend comfortably.SOLUTION: An air adjusting device 95 adjusts properties of air in a space. The air adjusting device 95 is equipped with property adjusting mechanisms 11 and 55, a ventilation mechanism 53, a wind direction changing mechanism 58, a receiving portion 59, and a control portion 56. The property adjusting mechanism 11 and 55 adjust the properties of air. The ventilation mechanism 53 blows air. The wind direction changing mechanism 58 changes a ventilating direction of air. The receiving portion 59 receives registration information including information indicating an object area in a plurality of areas included in a space, and information indicating predetermined timing when air is sent toward the object area. The control portion 56 controls the property adjusting mechanisms 11 and 55, the ventilation mechanism 53, and the wind direction changing mechanism 58 so as to send air adjusted in properties toward the object area at the predetermined timing, on the basis of registration information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an air conditioning device, a computer program, 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. [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, in the air conditioner described in Patent Document 1, the air in the entire room was purified even if the pet was in a specific area in the room. As a result, it took a long time for the air to be purified. Therefore, animals such as pets may feel uncomfortable in the room for a long time.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to provide an air conditioning device, a computer program, and an air conditioning method that allow people to spend their time comfortably. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning device adjusts the properties of air in a space. The air conditioning device includes a property adjustment mechanism, an air blowing mechanism, an airflow direction changing mechanism, a reception unit, and a control unit. The property adjustment mechanism adjusts the properties of the air. The air blowing mechanism blows the air. The airflow direction changing mechanism changes the blowing direction of the air. The reception unit receives registration information including information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space, and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area. The control unit controls the property adjustment mechanism, the air blowing mechanism, and the airflow direction changing mechanism based on the registration information so as to blow air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area at the predetermined timing.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer program causes a computer controlling an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of air in a space to execute steps of accepting registration information and transmitting the registration information to the air conditioning device, the registration information including information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning method is an air conditioning method for adjusting the properties of air in a space, and includes the steps of receiving registration information and transmitting the registration information to an air conditioning device, wherein the registration information includes information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space, and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The air conditioning device, computer program, and air conditioning method of the present invention allow people to live comfortably. [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 air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining an air conditioning method using the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a room according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a block diagram showing an operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8] 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining an air conditioning method using the air conditioning system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 1 is a table including a plurality of pieces of registration information 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 operating device 210. Note that in this embodiment, the figure 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 Y-axis are parallel to the horizontal direction.

[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 or the amount of ions contained in the air. The ions have a deodorizing effect. 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 parts such as a fan, a compressor 11, a heat exchanger, and a four-way valve. The compressor 11 is an example of a "property adjustment mechanism."

[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] Specifically, communication unit 59 receives control information from operation device 210. The control information indicates operation details of air conditioning device 95. The operation details include, for example, the air temperature, the air blowing direction, the air volume blown, or the ion content in the air.

[0018] Next, the configuration of the indoor unit 5 will be described with reference to Figs. 2A and 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, a heat exchanger 52, and an ion generation section 55. The fan 53 is an example of an "air blowing mechanism". The air direction plate 54A is an example of an "air direction changing mechanism". Each of the heat exchanger 52 and the ion generation section 55 is an example of a "property adjustment mechanism". The heat exchanger 52 and the ion generation section 55 are examples of a "property adjustment mechanism". The heat exchanger 52 is an example of a "temperature adjustment section".

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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 to the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the positive direction of the X-axis.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] Air flows through the flow passage G. The fan 53 and the heat exchanger 52 are disposed in the flow passage G.

[0025] 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.

[0026] The airflow direction plate 54A changes the direction in which air is blown. 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The ion generating unit 55 adjusts the properties of the air. Specifically, the ion generating unit 55 generates ions. The ion generating unit 55 is disposed in the cabinet 50, for example.

[0030] Specifically, the ion generation unit 55 is a discharge device that generates ions by discharging. More specifically, the ion generation unit 55 is a discharge device that generates positive ions and negative ions by discharging. Note that the ion generation unit 55 may be a discharge device that generates only either positive ions or negative ions by discharging.

[0031] Specifically, the ion generating unit 55 includes a pair of discharge electrodes (not shown). For example, a positive voltage is applied to one of the pair of discharge electrodes. When a positive voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, water molecules (HO) in the air are electrically decomposed by discharge, and mainly hydrogen ions H + is generated. The hydrogen ions H + Water molecules (HO) in the air condense around the cluster ions, forming stable cluster ions with a positive charge, H+ (H2O) m is formed. m is a natural number. A stable cluster ion with a positive charge, H + (H2O) m is an example of a positive ion. Note that the cluster ion H + (H2O) m The production of can be confirmed by time-of-flight resolved mass spectrometry.

[0032] On the other hand, for example, a negative voltage is applied to the other of the pair of discharge electrodes. When a negative voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, oxygen molecules (O2) in the air are ionized by discharge, and mainly oxygen molecular ions (superoxide ions) O2 - is generated. The generated oxygen molecular ions (superoxide ions) O2 - Water molecules (H2O) in the air condense around the cluster ions, forming stable cluster ions with a negative charge, O2 - (H2O) n is formed. n is a natural number. A stable cluster ion O2 with a negative charge is formed. - (H2O) n is an example of a negative ion. Note that the cluster ion H + (H2O) m The production of can be confirmed by time-of-flight resolved mass spectrometry.

[0033] As a result, the wind generated by Fan 53 was blown by cluster ions H + (H2O) m and cluster ion O2 - (H2O) n Includes.

[0034] For example, cluster ion H + (H2O) m and cluster ion O2 - (H2O) n are simultaneously released into the air, they surround the surface of the odorous substance. Then, in an instant, the cluster ions H + (H2O) m and cluster ion O2 - (H2O) nWhen these two react with each other, [·OH] (hydroxyl radical) is generated on the surface of the odorous substance. [·OH] is an active species with high oxidizing power, so it can break down odorous substances.

[0035] Next, the room 100 in which the indoor unit 5 is arranged will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 3. 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.

[0036] The space 114 is a three-dimensional space. The space 114 is, for example, 9m×9m×9m. Specifically, the space 114 includes a plurality of regions. For example, the plurality of regions are each a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having the same volume as each other. For example, the plurality of regions are regions of N rows×M columns×S stages. At least one of N, M, and S indicates an integer of 2 or more. The plurality of regions are arranged in order from the first row to the Nth row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1, in order from the first column to the Mth column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2, and in order from the first stage to the Sth stage in the third direction (positive direction of the Z-axis) D3. Specifically, the plurality of regions are regions of 3 rows×3 columns×3 stages.

[0037] The indoor unit 5 is installed on an upper part of one of the multiple wall surfaces 111 that is on the opposite side to the first direction D1. For example, the indoor unit 5 is arranged in an area of ​​the first row, second column, and third row. Furniture or home appliances are also arranged in the space 114. For example, a bed is arranged in the area of ​​the first row, first column, and first row. A television is arranged in the area of ​​the third row, first column, and first row.

[0038] A dog PC exists in the space 114. The dog PC is an example of a "pet." A toilet for the dog PC is located in the area of ​​the first row, second column, and first row. However, a user HA does not exist in the space 114. For example, the user HA is away at work. That is, the user HA is away for a long period of time. The dog PC eats, exercises, defecates, or sleeps in the space 114. Specifically, the dog PC exists in any area of ​​the N rows × M columns × S rows. The dog PC is free to move to any area of ​​the N rows × M columns × S rows.

[0039] Next, an air conditioning device 95 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the air conditioning device 95. As shown in Fig. 4, the air conditioning device 95 further includes a storage unit 57, a drive unit 58, and a temperature sensor 70. The drive unit 58 is an example of an "air direction changing mechanism".

[0040] 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. The temperature sensor 70 is disposed in the cabinet 50, for example.

[0041] The drive unit 58 drives the airflow direction flap 54A. The airflow direction flap 54A is in one of a plurality of states. Specifically, the airflow direction flap 54A is in one of the first to thirteenth states. More specifically, the airflow direction flap 54A is in the first state when the air conditioner is not in operation. The first state indicates a state in which the air outlet P2 is closed.

[0042] On the other hand, the airflow direction plate 54A is in one of the states 2 to 13 during operation. Each of the states 2 to 13 indicates a state in which the air outlet P2 is open. Specifically, the second state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the first row, first column, and first row. The third state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the first row, second column, and first row. The fourth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the first row, third column, and first row. The fifth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the second row, first column, and first row. The sixth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the second row, second column, and first row. The seventh state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the second row, third column, and first row. The eighth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, first column, and first row. The ninth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, second column, first row. The tenth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, third column, first row. The eleventh state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, first column, third row. The twelfth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, second column, third row. The thirteenth state indicates a state in which air is blown toward the area in the third row, third column, third row.

[0043] 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 is a storage device that stores data and computer programs. The storage device includes a main storage device such as a semiconductor memory, and an auxiliary storage device such as a semiconductor memory and / or a hard disk drive.

[0044] The communication unit 59 receives registration information from the operation device 210. The communication unit 59 is an example of a "reception unit." The registration information includes information indicating a target area OJ among a plurality of areas included in the space 114, and information indicating a predetermined timing (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "predetermined timing TX") at which air is blown toward the target area OJ. The target area OJ is included in the space 114. For example, the target area OJ is set or selected in advance by the user HA, and is the area in the first row, second column, and first row. The predetermined timing TX is set or selected in advance by the user HA, and is every hour. For example, the predetermined timing TX is 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00.

[0045] It is preferable that the registration information further includes information indicating an operation mode. Specifically, the operation mode includes at least one of a deodorization mode, a pet mode, and a cooling mode. The deodorization mode indicates a mode in which the target area OJ is deodorized. The pet mode indicates a mode in which a dog PC is present in the space 114. The cooling mode indicates a mode in which the air temperature of the target area is lowered.

[0046] Moreover, it is preferable that the registered information includes information indicating the properties of the air. For example, the information indicating the properties of the air includes the ion content or the set temperature. The set temperature is an arbitrary temperature and is set by the user HA. The ion content in the air is an arbitrary content and is set by the user HA.

[0047] Next, a case will be described in which the registration information includes a deodorization mode, information indicating that the target area OJ1 is the area in the first row, second column, and first row, and information indicating that the predetermined timing TX is every hour. In the deodorization mode, the air properties indicated by the registration information indicate the content of ions in the air.

[0048] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the ion generation unit 55, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 accepts the registration information from the communication unit 59. Thereafter, the control unit 56 controls the ion generation unit 55, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 so as to blow air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area OJ1 at a predetermined timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the ion generation unit 55 every hour, and controls the drive unit 58 so as to bring the air deflector 54A into the third state.

[0049] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction plate 54A to blow air having a predetermined ion content toward the area of ​​the first row, second column, first row. That is, the air having the predetermined ion content passes through the area of ​​the first row, second column, second row, and reaches the area of ​​the first row, second column, first row. As a result, the odorous substances present in the areas of the first row, second column, first row and the first row, second column, second row are decomposed.

[0050] As described above with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 4, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the ion generating unit 55, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 to blow air with adjusted properties toward the target area OJ1 at the predetermined timing TX. As a result, the properties of the air in the target area OJ1 are adjusted at the predetermined timing TX. Therefore, a living thing such as a dog PC can spend time there comfortably.

[0051] Furthermore, the registration information includes a deodorization mode. As a result, odorous substances in the target area OJ1 are decomposed at the predetermined timing TX. Thus, the target area OJ1 in the room 100 is kept clean. As a result, a living thing such as a dog PC can spend time comfortably in the target area OJ1 in the room 100.

[0052] In detail, it is preferable that the registration information further includes information indicating a period during which air is blown toward the target area OJ1 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "predetermined period TY"). Specifically, when the predetermined period TY has elapsed from the predetermined timing TX, the operation of the fan 53 and the ion generating unit 55 is stopped. In other words, the predetermined period TY is a period during which the fan 53 and the ion generating unit 55 are operated, and is, for example, 10 minutes. As a result, the properties of the air in the target area OJ1 are sufficiently adjusted.

[0053] Next, an air conditioning method using the air conditioning system 200 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flow diagram for explaining the air conditioning method using the air conditioning system 200.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 5, in step S101, the control unit 56 controls the communication unit 59 so that the communication unit 59 receives registration information from the operation device 210.

[0055] Next, in step S102, the control unit 56 determines whether or not it is a predetermined timing TX based on the registered information.

[0056] If the control unit 56 determines in step S102 that it is not the predetermined timing TX, the process returns to step S102.

[0057] If the control unit 56 determines in step S102 that it is the predetermined timing TX, the process proceeds to step S103.

[0058] Next, in step S103, the control unit 56 controls the air direction plate 54A so as to blow, toward the target area OJ1, the air whose ion content has been adjusted by the ion generation unit 55. Then, the air adjustment method ends.

[0059] Next, a case will be described in which the registration information includes a pet mode, information indicating that the target area OJ is the area in the first row, third column, first row, and information indicating that the predetermined time is 8 o'clock. In the pet mode, the air property indicated by the registration information indicates the air temperature corresponding to the dog PC. The air temperature is a set temperature and is set by the user HA.

[0060] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 receives the registration information from the communication unit 59. Thereafter, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 so as to blow air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area OJ at a predetermined timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the compressor 11 at 8:00, and controls the drive unit 58 so as to bring the air deflector 54A into the fourth state.

[0061] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction plate 54A so as to blow air at the cooling temperature toward the area of ​​the first row, third column, first row. That is, the air passes through the area of ​​the first row, third column, second row, and reaches the area of ​​the first row, third column, first row. As a result, the temperature of the air present in the areas of the first row, third column, first row and the first row, third column, second row is approximately the cooling temperature.

[0062] As described above with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 to blow temperature-adjusted air toward the target area at the predetermined timing TX. As a result, the temperature of the air in the target area OJ is adjusted at the predetermined timing TX. Therefore, the dog PC can spend a comfortable time in the target area OJ.

[0063] Continuing with reference to Fig. 6, the room 100 in which the air conditioning device 95 is arranged will be described in detail. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the room 100. As shown in Fig. 6, a user HA and a dog PC exist in a space 114. Specifically, the user HA sleeps in the area of ​​the first row, first column, and first row.

[0064] Here, a case will be described in which the registration information includes a cooling mode, information indicating that the target area OJ2 is an area in the first row, first column, and first row, and information indicating that the predetermined timing TX is 6:30 a.m. In the cooling mode, the air property indicated by the registration information indicates the air temperature, for example, 20°C.

[0065] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 based on the registration information. Specifically, the control unit 56 receives the registration information from the communication unit 59. Thereafter, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the drive unit 58 so as to blow air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area OJ2 at a predetermined timing TX. Specifically, the control unit 56 operates the fan 53 and the compressor 11 at 8:00, and controls the drive unit 58 so as to bring the air deflector 54A into the second state.

[0066] In detail, the control unit 56 controls the air direction vane 54A so as to blow air at the cooling temperature toward the area of ​​the first row, first column, first row. That is, the air passes through the area of ​​the first row, first column, second row, and reaches the area of ​​the first row, first column, first row. As a result, the temperature of the air present in the areas of the first row, first column, first row, and the first row, first column, second row is approximately the cooling temperature.

[0067] As described above with reference to Figs. 1 to 6, according to this embodiment, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 to blow temperature-adjusted air toward the target area OJ2 at the predetermined timing TX. As a result, the temperature of the air in the target area OJ2 is adjusted at the predetermined timing TX. Therefore, the user HA feels a temperature change at the predetermined timing TX. As a result, the user HA can wake up at the predetermined timing TX.

[0068] Next, the operation device 210 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the operation device 210. As shown in Fig. 7, the operation device 210 is, for example, a tablet terminal or a smartphone. The operation device 210 is carried by a user HA.

[0069] Specifically, the operation device 210 includes a storage unit 211 , a control unit 212 , a communication unit 213 , and an operation unit 214 .

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] The communication unit 213 performs wireless communication with the indoor unit 5. The communication unit 213 is, for example, a wireless communication module that performs wireless communication. Specifically, the communication unit 213 transmits registration information to the indoor unit 5. In more detail, in response to receiving instruction information, the communication unit 213 transmits the registration information to the indoor unit 5. The instruction information indicates, for example, information that a predetermined button is pressed.

[0074] 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.

[0075] Next, an example of an air adjustment method for creating room information by the operation unit 214 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an operation image displayed on the operation device 210. As shown in Fig. 8, the room information includes information indicating the shape of a room 100 having a space 114, information indicating the position of the indoor unit 5 in the room 100, and information indicating the positions of each of a plurality of areas in the room 100.

[0076] Specifically, the user HA registers a distance in a first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 and a distance in a second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2 as the shape of the room 100 having the space 114. For example, as the shape of the room 100, the distance in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 is 9 m, and the distance in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2 is 9 m. As a result, a rectangle 303 is displayed on the operation unit 214.

[0077] The user HA also registers the position of the indoor unit 5 in the room 100. As a result, a rectangle 301 is displayed on the operation unit 214 as position information indicating the position of the indoor unit 5.

[0078] Furthermore, the position of each of the multiple areas in the room 100 is displayed on the operation unit 214. Specifically, as the positions of each of the multiple areas in the room 100, multiple circles 302 are displayed, which are arranged in order from the first row to the Nth row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 and in order from the first column to the Mth column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2. More specifically, nine circles 302 are displayed, which are arranged in order from the first row to the third row in the first direction (positive direction of the X-axis) D1 and in order from the first column to the third column in the second direction (positive direction of the Y-axis) D2. The nine circles 302 are multiple area images. The nine circles 302 indicate multiple areas, respectively.

[0079] In detail, circle 302a corresponds to the area of ​​the first row, first column, first row, circle 302b corresponds to the area of ​​the first row, second column, first row, circle 302c corresponds to the area of ​​the first row, third column, first row, circle 302d corresponds to the area of ​​the second row, first column, first row, circle 302e corresponds to the area of ​​the second row, second column, first row, circle 302f corresponds to the area of ​​the second row, third column, first row, circle 302g corresponds to the area of ​​the third row, first column, first row, circle 302h corresponds to the area of ​​the third row, second column, first row, and circle 302i corresponds to the area of ​​the third row, third column, first row.

[0080] The control unit 212 accepts, as the target region, a region corresponding to a region image selected from among the multiple region images. Specifically, one circle is selected from the nine circles 302 by the user HA. For example, the circle 302b is selected. As a result, the control unit 212 accepts, as the target region OJ1, the region in the first row, second column, and first row corresponding to the circle 302b.

[0081] Next, an example of an air adjustment method in which registration information is transmitted by operation unit 214 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 illustrates an example of an air adjustment method in which registration information is transmitted by operation unit 214.

[0082] 9, in step S201, control unit 212 controls operation unit 214 so that operation unit 214 receives room information. In other words, user HA registers room information using, for example, the operation image shown in FIG.

[0083] In step S202, the control unit 212 controls the operation unit 214 so that the operation unit 214 displays position information indicating the position of the indoor unit 5 and a plurality of area images respectively indicating the plurality of areas.

[0084] In step S203, control unit 212 controls operation unit 214 so that operation unit 214 accepts registration information. For example, the registration information includes a deodorization mode, information indicating that target area OJ1 is an area in the first row, second column, and first row, and information indicating that predetermined timing TX is every hour. For example, user HA registers the registration information.

[0085] Next, in step S204, the control unit 212 controls the communication unit 213 so that the communication unit 213 transmits the registration information to the indoor unit 5. Then, the air adjustment method ends.

[0086] Next, with reference to Fig. 10, an example of an air adjustment method in which a plurality of pieces of registration information R are created by the operation unit 214 will be described. Fig. 10 shows a table T1 including a plurality of pieces of registration information R. As shown in Fig. 10, the table T1 includes first registration information R1, second registration information R2, and third registration information R3. Each of the first registration information R1, second registration information R2, and third registration information R3 includes the position of the target area OJ, an operation mode, a predetermined timing TX, and a predetermined period TY.

[0087] The user HA registers, for example, the area in the first row, first column, and first row as the position of the target area OJ in the first registration information R1.

[0088] Furthermore, the user HA registers, for example, the cooling mode as the operation mode in the first registration information R1.

[0089] Furthermore, the user HA registers, for example, 6:30 as the predetermined timing TX in the first registration information R1.

[0090] Furthermore, the user HA registers, for example, 10 minutes as the predetermined period TY in the first registration information R1.

[0091] The user HA may register the airflow volume in the first registration information R1. The user HA registers at least one of strong, medium, and weak as the airflow volume in the first registration information R1. The user HA registers, for example, strong as the airflow volume in the first registration information R1. The user HA also registers the second registration information R2 and the third registration information R3 in the same manner as the first registration information R1.

[0092] As a result, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 so as to blow air at the set temperature toward the area in the first row, first column, first row for ten minutes starting at 6:30.

[0093] Furthermore, the control unit 56 controls the compressor 11, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 so as to blow air at the set temperature toward the area in the first row, second column, first row from 8:00 to 11:00.

[0094] Furthermore, the control unit 56 controls the ion generating unit 55, the fan 53, and the driving unit 58 so as to blow air containing ions toward the area in the first row, second column, first row for ten minutes every hour.

[0095] 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.

[0096] (1) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the air conditioning device 95 adjusts the temperature of the air as the property of the air, but the present invention is not limited to this. The air conditioning device 95 may adjust the humidity of the air as the property of the air.

[0097] (2) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the pet is a dog PC, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pet may be a cat, a bird, a reptile, or an amphibian.

[0098] (3) As described with reference to Figs. 1 to 10, in the embodiment, the multiple regions included in the space 114 are each substantially rectangular parallelepiped with the same volume, but the present invention is not limited to this. The multiple regions may each be substantially spherical. Also, the multiple regions may have different volumes. That is, the target region may be any part of the space 114.

[0099] (4) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the 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 air conditioning device 95.

[0100] (5) As described with reference to Figures 1 to 10, in the embodiment, communication unit 59 of air conditioning device 95 receives registration information from operation device 210, but the present invention is not limited to this. Air conditioning device 95 may receive instruction information, and in response to receiving the instruction information, control unit 56 may create registration information. [Industrial Applicability]

[0101] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention provides an air conditioning device, a computer program, and an air conditioning method, and has industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0102] 11 Compressor (property adjustment mechanism) 52 Heat exchanger (property adjustment mechanism) 53 Fan (blower mechanism) 54A Wind direction plate (wind direction adjustment mechanism) 55 Ion generation unit (property adjustment mechanism) 56 Control Unit 58 Drive unit (wind direction adjustment mechanism) 59 Communications Department (Reception Department) 95 Air Conditioning Unit

Claims

1. An air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of air in a space, A property adjusting mechanism for adjusting the property of the air; A blowing mechanism that blows the air; A wind direction changing mechanism for changing the blowing direction of the air; a reception unit that receives registration information including information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area; a control unit that controls the property adjustment mechanism, the air blowing mechanism, and the air direction changing mechanism so as to blow the air whose properties have been adjusted toward the target area at the predetermined timing based on the registered information; Equipped with An air conditioning device, wherein the registration information further includes information indicating a period for which the air is blown toward the target area.

2. The registration information further includes information indicating an operation mode, The operation mode includes at least one of a deodorizing mode, a pet mode, and a cooling mode, the deodorizing mode indicates a mode for deodorizing the target area, the pet mode indicates a mode in which a pet exists in the space, The air conditioning device of claim 1 , wherein the cooling mode refers to a mode for lowering a temperature of the air in the target area.

3. The property adjustment mechanism includes an ion generating unit that generates ions, In the deodorizing mode, the property of the air indicated by the registration information indicates a content of the ions in the air, The air conditioning unit of claim 2 , wherein the target area is a pet litter box.

4. The property adjustment mechanism includes a temperature adjustment unit that adjusts the temperature of the air, The air conditioning device of claim 2 , wherein in the pet mode, the property of the air indicated in the registration information indicates a temperature of the air corresponding to the pet.

5. A computer that controls an air conditioning device that adjusts the properties of the air in a space. accepting registration information; transmitting the registration information to the air conditioning device; Run the command, the registration information includes information indicating a target area among a plurality of areas included in the space, and information indicating a predetermined timing for blowing the air toward the target area, A computer program, wherein the registration information further includes information indicating a period for which the air is to be blown toward the target area.

6. The computer includes: The step of registering room information is further executed, 6. The computer program product according to claim 5, wherein the room information includes information indicating a shape of a room having the space, information indicating a position of the air conditioning device in the room, and information indicating a position of each of the plurality of areas in the room.

7. The computer includes: displaying position information indicating a position of the air conditioning device and a plurality of area images indicating the plurality of areas, The computer program product according to claim 6 , wherein in the step of accepting the registration information, a region corresponding to a region image selected from the plurality of region images is accepted as the target region.

8. An air conditioning method for adjusting the properties of air in a space, comprising: accepting registration information; transmitting the registration information to an air conditioning device; Inclusive of An air conditioning method, wherein the registration information includes information indicating a target area among multiple areas included in the space, information indicating a specified timing for blowing the air toward the target area, and information indicating a period for blowing the air toward the target area.

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