Plant Shaking System

Abstract

To provide a plant oscillating system that reproduces a natural oscillating motion of an indoor plant.SOLUTION: A plant oscillating system comprises an outdoor environment sensor unit that generates outdoor environment data indicating outdoor environmental conditions, a first oscillating device that oscillates a plurality of areas of a first plant, and a control unit that controls the first oscillating device based on the outdoor environment data. The outdoor environment data may include wind speed, and the control unit may control the first oscillating device such that the width of swing varies with the wind speed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a plant shaking system for shaking a plant. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, there has been interest in offices that improve the health, well-being, or comfort of employees. Companies are promoting initiatives such as work-life balance, health management, and work style reform in order to achieve sustainable business management. For this reason, offices are required to have indoor environments that consider diverse work styles or employee health. Meanwhile, it has been reported that increased contact with nature in the office promotes the health of employees. For example, it is thought that an environment that incorporates nature can reduce stress or mental fatigue, improve concentration, or promote mental health. In other words, contact with nature such as plants leads to lower blood pressure, reduced depression and anxiety, improved attention, early recovery from work-related stress and illness, increased mental fulfillment, enhanced disease resistance, improved employee morale, reduced absenteeism, improved work efficiency, or increased satisfaction. However, in urban areas, it may be difficult to fully experience the natural environment in or around the office. In such cases, installing natural elements such as plants indoors creates opportunities to come into contact with nature.

[0003] For example, Patent Documents 1 to 3 attempt to recreate the irregular, flickering sunlight filtering through the trees indoors, which is close to nature, by using light ducts and lighting devices that introduce outdoor light indoors and moving equipment such as reflectors inside the devices. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 07-222525 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 07-222526 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 07-222527 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In offices where potted plants or trees are installed, the increased greenery in the space creates a relaxing effect and can provide a place for communication. However, humans have the tendency to adapt to their environment, so there is a problem in that the expected relaxing effect is reduced if the same environment is used.

[0006] For example, there is a problem with foliage plants used for indoor greening, which has little variation in appearance compared to the natural world. People get bored with little change in scenery, and the long-term relaxing effect of greening is reduced. Air conditioning can be used to give movement to the leaves or branches of foliage plants or trees, but this requires a dedicated air conditioning system. In addition, using air conditioning in an office to recreate artificial wind can cause undesirable situations, such as documents in the office being blown away by the artificial wind.

[0007] In view of the above problems, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a plant rocking system that reproduces natural rocking for indoor plants. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A plant rocking system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an outdoor environment sensor unit that generates outdoor environmental data indicating outdoor environmental conditions, a first rocking device that rocks multiple areas of a first plant, and a control unit that controls the first rocking device based on the outdoor environmental data.

[0009] The outdoor environment data may include wind speed, and the control unit may control the first oscillation device so that the magnitude of the oscillation width changes in accordance with the magnitude of the wind speed.

[0010] The plant shaking system may further include an indoor environment sensor unit that generates indoor environment data indicative of an indoor environmental condition, and the control unit may further control the first shaking device based on the indoor environment data.

[0011] The indoor environment data may include illuminance, and the control unit may determine to continue or stop the oscillation of the first oscillation device based on the magnitude of the illuminance.

[0012] The plant shaking system may further include a second shaking device installed at a location of the first plant and shaking the location, and a third shaking device installed below the first plant and shaking the first plant, and the control unit may further control the second shaking device and the third shaking device based on the outdoor environment data.

[0013] The outdoor environment data may include wind speed, and the control unit may control whether or not to swing the second swinging device or the third swinging device depending on the magnitude of the wind speed.

[0014] The outdoor environment data may further include a wind direction, and the control unit may control the third swinging device to start swinging in a direction corresponding to the wind direction.

[0015] The plant control system may further include a plurality of second rocking devices installed at multiple locations on the first plant and rocking the multiple locations, and the control unit may further control the plurality of second rocking devices based on the outdoor environmental data.

[0016] The outdoor environmental data may include wind direction, and the control unit may correspond the wind direction to a direction in which the multiple second oscillating devices are arranged, and control the multiple second oscillating devices so that the multiple second oscillating devices begin oscillating in sequence in accordance with the wind direction.

[0017] The plant shaking system may further include a fourth shaking device that shakes a plurality of regions of the second plant, and the control unit may further control the fourth shaking device based on the outdoor environment data.

[0018] The outdoor environmental data may include wind direction, and the control unit may correspond the wind direction to the directions in which the first oscillating device and the fourth oscillating device are arranged, and control the first oscillating device and the fourth oscillating device so that the first oscillating device and the fourth oscillating device begin to oscillate in sequence in accordance with the wind direction. Effect of the Invention

[0019] The rocking device or plant rocking system according to one embodiment of the present invention can reproduce natural rocking of indoor plants by reflecting outdoor environmental conditions on the plants installed indoors. People inside the house can feel the natural rocking of the leaves or branches of the plants, which enhances the relaxation effect. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a plant rocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a flowchart of a rocking process executed in a plant rocking system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the rocking order of a plurality of second rocking devices of the plant rocking system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments are merely examples, and those that a person skilled in the art can easily come up with by appropriately modifying the invention while keeping the gist of the invention are naturally included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, in order to make the explanation clearer, the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part may be shown diagrammatically compared to the actual embodiment. However, the shapes shown in the drawings are merely examples and do not limit the interpretation of the present invention.

[0022] In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the terms "upper" or "upper side" and "lower" or "lower side" are used in the explanation, but these terms merely explain the hierarchical relationship of each component. For example, when a structure (e.g., a rocking device) is installed, the installation surface side (floor surface side) on which the structure is usually installed is referred to as "lower" or "lower side".

[0023] In this specification, the letters "first," "second," or "third" attached to each component are convenient labels used to distinguish each component, and have no other meaning unless otherwise specified.

[0024] In this specification and drawings, the same reference numerals are used to collectively represent multiple identical or similar components, and lowercase or uppercase alphabets may be added to each of these components to distinguish them from one another. In addition, hyphens and natural numbers may be used to distinguish between multiple parts of one component.

[0025] In this specification, "indoors" refers to inside a building, and "outdoors" refers to outside a building.

[0026] The following embodiments can be combined with each other as long as no technical contradiction occurs.

[0027] First Embodiment A plant shaking system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4.

[0028] [1. Configuration of plant shaking system 10] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the plant rocking system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The plant rocking system 10 includes a control unit 100, a first rocking device 110, a second rocking device 120, a third rocking device 130, an outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and an indoor environment sensor unit 150. The control unit 100, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, and the indoor environment sensor unit 150 are installed indoors 810. The outdoor environment sensor unit 140 is installed outdoors 820. The control unit 100 may be installed in a place other than the indoors 810 where the plant 900 is installed. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of second rocking devices 120 may be provided. Depending on the size of the plant 900, the second rocking device 120 may not be provided.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 2, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 can be communicatively connected to the control unit 100 via the first network NW1. The first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, and the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can be communicatively connected to the control unit 100 via the second network NW2. Therefore, the control unit 100, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and the indoor environment sensor unit 150 all have a communication interface capable of transmitting or receiving data or information. Each of the first network NW1 and the second network NW2 may be wired or wireless. For example, each of the first network NW1 and the second network NW2 may be a LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet, but is not limited thereto. The first network NW1 and the second network NW2 may be the same network.

[0031] Hereinafter, each component of the plant rocking system 10 will be described in detail. Note that, in the following, an example in which the plant rocking system 10 is applied to a large tree as shown in Fig. 1 as the plant 900 will be shown, but the plant 900 is not limited to this. The plant rocking system 10 can also be applied to small and medium-sized ornamental plants.

[0032] [1-1. First rocking device 110, second rocking device 120, third rocking device 130] The first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 have the function of rocking the plant 900. The first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 rock the plant 900, generating the sound of branches or leaves rubbing against each other, so that it is possible to create the effect that the plant 900 is rocking in the wind even indoors.

[0033] The first rocking device 110 includes a first wire 111 extending from the main body and a plurality of second wires 112 connected to the first wire 111. The first rocking device 110 is installed on the ceiling surface of the indoors 810, and one end of each of the plurality of second wires 112 is connected to the leaves or branches of the plant 900. The first rocking device 110 can rock mainly the leaves of the plant 900 through the plurality of second wires 112 by rocking the first wire 111. That is, the first rocking device 110 can rock a plurality of areas of the plant 900 collectively. The installation position of the first rocking device 110 is not limited to the ceiling surface. The first rocking device 110 may be installed on a wall surface or a floor surface.

[0034] For example, carbon fiber, synthetic spider silk fiber, cotton thread (e.g., octopus thread, etc.), silk thread, or elastic thread (e.g., rubber thread, etc.) can be used as the first wire 111 and the second wire 112. Metal wire or plastic wire can also be used as the first wire 111 and the second wire 112. Metal wire has excellent durability, and plastic wire has excellent flexibility. For example, stainless steel wire, piano wire, copper wire, brass wire, hard steel wire, plated wire, aluminum wire, or titanium wire can be used as the metal wire. For example, polyamide resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene resin, or polyvinyl chloride resin can be used as the resin of the plastic wire.

[0035] The first wire 111 and the second wire 112 may be connected directly or by using a connector. As the connector, for example, a ring or a hook can be used.

[0036] When connecting the second wire 112 to the plant 900, a fitting may be used as necessary. As the fitting, for example, a hook that is hooked onto a leaf or branch of the plant 900, or a clamp that holds the leaf or branch of the plant 900, or the like can be used.

[0037] Next, the second rocking device 120 and the third rocking device 130 will be described.

[0038] The second rocking device 120 is installed on the branches of the plant 900, and can mainly rock the branches of the plant 900. The second rocking device 120 can rock the branches by pulling or vibrating the branches. Therefore, by providing a plurality of second rocking devices 120, it is possible to rock branches in a plurality of different locations by pulling or vibrating different branches. The location where the second rocking device 120 is installed is not limited to the branches. The second rocking device 120 can also be installed on the trunk, etc.

[0039] The third rocking device 130 is installed below the plant 900 and can rock the entire plant 900. The third rocking device 130 can reciprocate (rock) the plant 900 (more specifically, the planter in which the plant 900 is planted) on the third rocking device 130 in any direction substantially parallel to the floor surface. For example, the rocking of the plant 900 by the third rocking device 130 may be greater than the rocking of the plant 900 by the first rocking device or the second rocking device.

[0040] Although the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 have been described above, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 are not limited to the above-mentioned configurations. For example, it is sufficient that the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 can rock the plant 900 largely in this order. Also, it is sufficient that the first rocking device 110 can rock multiple areas of the plant 900 collectively.

[0041] [1-2. Outdoor environment sensor unit 140] The outdoor environment sensor unit 140 detects the environmental state of the outdoors 820 and generates outdoor environmental data indicating the environmental state of the outdoors 820. Information detected as the environmental state of the outdoors 820 includes, but is not limited to, wind information, temperature information, and illuminance information. The outdoor environment sensor unit 140 includes at least one sensor to detect such information.

[0042] When the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 detects wind information, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 may include a wind speed sensor or a wind direction sensor. As the wind speed sensor or the wind direction sensor, a thermal wind speed sensor or an ultrasonic wind speed sensor may be used. The thermal wind speed sensor can detect the wind speed based on the change in electrical resistance when a heated sensor is cooled by wind. In addition, the ultrasonic wind speed sensor can detect the wind direction by propagating ultrasonic waves in three directions, and can detect the wind speed based on the arrival time of the ultrasonic waves. By using these sensors, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 can generate outdoor environment data including the wind speed or wind direction of the outdoors 820.

[0043] When the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 detects temperature information, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 may include a temperature sensor or the like. The temperature sensor can detect temperature based on a change in electrical resistance of a thermocouple, a resistor such as a metal or a semiconductor, or the amount of infrared light emitted by a predetermined object. By using these sensors, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 can generate indoor environment data including the temperature of the outdoors 820.

[0044] When the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 detects illuminance information, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 can use an illuminance sensor or the like. The illuminance sensor includes a light receiving element such as a photodiode, converts light incident on the light receiving element into an electric charge, and can detect the illuminance based on the amount of electric charge. By using these sensors, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 can generate indoor environment data including the illuminance of the outdoors 820.

[0045] [1-3. Indoor environment sensor unit 150] The indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects the environmental state of the room 810 and generates indoor environment data indicating the environmental state of the room 810. Information detected as the environmental state of the room 810 includes, but is not limited to, human detection information, temperature information, illuminance information, humidity information, and sound information. The indoor environment sensor unit 150 may include at least one or more sensors to detect such information.

[0046] When the indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects human detection information, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 may include a human presence sensor or a pressure sensor. The human presence sensor can detect the presence or absence of a human based on the temperature change between the surrounding temperature and the human temperature, based on the difference in the amount of infrared light. The pressure sensor can detect the presence or absence of a human based on the human stepping force, based on an electrical signal converted from the strain of a semiconductor. By using these sensors, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can generate indoor environment data including information on the location of a human.

[0047] When the indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects temperature information or detects information related to illuminance, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 may include sensors similar to those of the outdoor environment sensor unit 140. By using these sensors, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can generate indoor environment data including the temperature or illuminance of the room 810.

[0048] When the indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects humidity information, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can use a humidity sensor or the like. The humidity sensor can detect humidity based on a change in the resistance value or capacitance value of a polymer sandwiched between electrodes. By using these sensors, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can generate indoor environment data including the humidity of the room 810.

[0049] When the indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects sound information, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can use a microphone or the like. By using these sensors, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 can generate indoor environment data including sounds in the room 810.

[0050] The indoor environment sensor unit 150 may be installed, for example, in a planter in which the plant 900 is planted, or may be installed on the floor or ceiling. In addition, when the indoor environment sensor unit 150 includes a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors may be provided not only in one position but also in a plurality of positions.

[0051] The indoor environment sensor unit 150 may also include an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor to detect the magnitude of the swaying of the plant 900. That is, the indoor environment data generated by the indoor environment sensor unit 150 may include the acceleration or the swaying direction as information on the swaying state of the plant 900.

[0052] [1-4. Control unit 100] The control unit 100 controls the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130 based on the outdoor environment data or the indoor environment data. The control unit 100 is a so-called computer that can perform arithmetic processing using data or information. The control unit 100 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD).

[0053] When the indoor environment data includes human detection information, the control unit 100 can control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130 so that the rocking of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130 is started when a human is detected. That is, the control unit 100 can generate rocking start data (rocking start signal) for rocking the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130.

[0054] When the indoor environment data includes illuminance, the control unit 100 can control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130 so that the rocking of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130 starts when the illuminance is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold. That is, the control unit 100 can generate rocking start data for rocking the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130. This allows the rocking device to be stopped during times when no one is working, such as at night.

[0055] When the outdoor environment data includes the wind direction, the control unit 100 can match the swing direction of the third swing device 130 with the wind direction, and control the third swing device 130 so that the third swing device 130 swings in the same direction as the wind direction (from a position corresponding to upwind to a position corresponding to downwind). That is, the control unit 100 can generate swing direction data (swing direction signal) including the swing direction of the third swing device 130.

[0056] When the outdoor environment data includes the wind speed, the control unit 100 can control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 so that the magnitude of rocking (e.g., rocking width, etc.) of each of the first wire 111 of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 changes according to the magnitude of the wind speed. In addition, the control unit 100 can control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 so that rocking of the plant 900 starts in the order of the rocking magnitude, for example, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130.

[0057] The above describes several examples of the indoor environmental data or outdoor environmental data, but the control unit 100 may be configured to control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 based on the indoor environmental data and the outdoor environmental data.

[0058] The control unit 100 may be configured to communicate with an information terminal owned by a person indoors and control the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and the indoor environment sensor unit 150 based on operation information from the information terminal. For example, the control unit 100 may be configured to be able to control the on / off of rocking of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130, or the magnitude of rocking of the plant 900 (for example, the magnitude of the rocking width of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, or the third rocking device 130) from the information terminal.

[0059] By providing the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 as described above, it is possible to detect outdoor wind speed, wind direction, temperature, illuminance, etc., and to sway the plant 900 placed indoors via the control unit 100. By combining the detection values ​​of the sensors included in the outdoor environment sensor unit 140, it is possible to reproduce the movement of the outdoor plant from the environment in the plant 900 placed indoors. Note that when the detection values ​​detected by the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 are reproduced for the plant 900, the magnitude of the swaying movement may be corrected by a set indoor coefficient.

[0060] [2. Shaking process of plant shaking system 10] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a rocking process executed by the plant rocking system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] In step S110, the indoor environment sensor unit 150 detects the environmental state of the room 810 using a sensor included in the indoor environment sensor unit 150, and generates indoor environment data indicating the environmental state of the room 810. In the following, for convenience, it is assumed that the indoor environment data includes illuminance information. In addition, in step S110, the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 detects the environmental state of the outdoors 820 using a sensor included in the outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and generates outdoor environment data indicating the environmental state of the outdoors 820. In the following, for convenience, it is assumed that the outdoor environment data includes wind direction and wind speed. In addition, in the following, for convenience, it is assumed that the rocking device to be rocked is determined according to the magnitude of the wind speed.

[0062] In step S120, the control unit 100 acquires indoor environment data and determines the illuminance inside the room 810. For example, when the illuminance is equal to or greater than a predetermined value such that the lights are on (step S120: YES), step S130 is executed. Also, when there is no person inside the room 810 and the illuminance is less than the predetermined value (step S120: NO), step S110 is executed again.

[0063] In step S130, the control unit 100 acquires outdoor environment data, and based on the wind direction, determines the third rocking device 130. Specifically, the control unit 100 generates rocking direction data based on the wind direction of the outdoor environment data.

[0064] In steps S140 and S150, the control unit 100 judges the wind speed of the outdoor environment data and determines which of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 is to be used to rock the plant 900. Specifically, in step S140, the wind speed is judged using a first threshold value, and in step S150, the wind speed is judged using a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value. When the wind speed is equal to or greater than the first threshold value (step S140: YES), step S150 is executed. When the wind speed is less than the first threshold value (step S140: NO), the control unit 100 generates first rocking start data for controlling the first rocking device 110, and step S160 is executed. Furthermore, when the wind speed is equal to or greater than the second threshold (step S150: YES), the control unit 100 generates third oscillation start data for controlling the first oscillation device 110, the second oscillation device 120, and the third oscillation device 130, and executes step S180. When the wind speed is less than the second threshold (step S150: NO), the control unit 100 generates second oscillation start data for controlling the first oscillation device 110 and the second oscillation device 120, and executes step S170.

[0065] The first threshold and the second threshold may be quantified based on visual sensation such as the wind speed at which plant leaves or branches sway, or on bodily sensation such as the wind speed at which wind is felt on the face or on the body. For example, the first threshold is 0.2 m / s and the second threshold is 1.6 m / s, but are not limited thereto.

[0066] In step S160, the first rocking device 110 receives the first rocking start data from the control unit 100 and starts rocking the plant 900. In step S160, the plant 900 is rocked only by the first rocking device 110. Note that the plant 900 is rocked in a plurality of regions to which the plurality of second wires 112 are connected.

[0067] In step S170, the first rocking device 110 and the second rocking device 120 receive second rocking start data from the control unit 100 and start rocking the plant 900. In step S170, the plant 900 is rocked by the first rocking device 110 and the second rocking device 120. Rocking of the plant 900 is started in the order of the first rocking device 110 and the second rocking device 120. Note that a plurality of regions of the plant 900 to which a plurality of second wires 112 are connected are rocked.

[0068] In step S180, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 receive the third rocking start data from the control unit 100 and start rocking the plant 900. In step S180, the plant 900 is rocked by the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130. The rocking of the plant 900 is started in the order of the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130, but the third rocking device starts rocking based on the rocking direction data. Note that the plant 900 is rocked in a plurality of areas to which the plurality of second wires 112 are connected.

[0069] As can be seen from steps S160 to S180, when the wind speed of the outdoor environment data increases, the plant rocking system 10 controls the second rocking device 120 or the third rocking device 130 in addition to the first rocking device 110, thereby increasing the rocking of the plant 900. Therefore, by using the plant rocking system 10, the outdoor environmental conditions can be reflected in the plant 900.

[0070] After steps S160, S170, and S190 have been executed, the rocking process ends. Note that the process may return to step S110 as the next step.

[0071] Now, with reference to FIG. 4, the order in which the second rocking devices 120 start rocking will be described.

[0072] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the rocking order of the second rocking devices 120 of the plant rocking system 10A according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Fig. 4 is a plan view of the second rocking devices 120 and the outdoor environment sensor unit 140 as viewed from the ceiling surface.

[0073] As shown in Fig. 4, the second rocking devices 120 are arranged in the order of 120-1, 120-2, and 120-3 in the first direction. Therefore, when the wind direction of the outdoor environment data is the direction of the first direction arrow shown in Fig. 4, the second rocking devices 120 are controlled to start rocking in the order of 120-1, 120-2, and 120-3.

[0074] In addition, in the second direction, the second rocking devices 120 are arranged in the order of 120-3, 120-1, and 120-2. Therefore, when the wind direction of the outdoor environment data is the direction of the second direction arrow shown in Fig. 4, the second rocking devices 120 are controlled to start rocking in the order of 120-3, 120-1, and 120-2.

[0075] In this embodiment, the plant 900 is swayed by the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130, so that the plant 900 can rock in a complex manner. In addition, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130 rock the plant 900 in accordance with the wind direction and wind speed of the outdoor environmental conditions, so that a natural rocking motion can be reproduced for the indoor plant 900. Therefore, a person indoors can feel the natural rocking of the leaves or branches of the plant 900, and the relaxing effect can be sustained.

[0076] <Second embodiment> A plant rocking system 20 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 5. In the following, when the configuration of the plant rocking system 20 is similar to that of the plant rocking system 10, the description thereof may be omitted.

[0077] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The plant rocking system 20 includes a control unit 100, an outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and at least one indoor environment sensor unit 150, and further includes a first rocking device 110, a second rocking device 120, and a third rocking device 130 installed in each of a first plant 900-1 and a second plant 900-2. That is, the plant rocking system 20 can rock each of the multiple plants 900 in a linked manner. For ease of explanation, an example in which the first plant 900-1 and the second plant 900-2 are linked will be described below.

[0078] The order of starting rocking in the plant rocking system 20 is determined by the outdoor environment data and the arrangement of the multiple plants 900. That is, the control unit 100 controls each of the first rocking devices 110 so that the plants 900 are rocked in sequence from a position corresponding to upwind to a position corresponding to downwind, in accordance with the wind direction in the outdoor environment data. Also, the magnitude of rocking of the plants 900 by the first rocking devices 110 is determined according to the wind speed in the outdoor environment data.

[0079] The plant rocking system 20 can link each of the multiple plants 900 not only with the first rocking device 110 but also with the second rocking device 120 or the third rocking device 130. Even in this case, the order of rocking start can be appropriately determined to rock the multiple plants 900.

[0080] In this embodiment, a plurality of plants 900 are swayed in coordination with the wind direction and wind speed of the outdoor environmental conditions, thereby reproducing natural swaying of indoor plants 900. Therefore, a person indoors can sense the natural swaying of the leaves or branches of the plants 900, and the relaxing effect can be sustained.

[0081] <Variation 1> 6, a description will be given of a plant rocking system 20C, which is a modified example of the plant rocking system 20. In the following, when the configuration of the plant rocking system 20C is similar to the configuration of the plant rocking system 10 or the plant rocking system 20, the description thereof may be omitted.

[0082] 6 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system 20C according to one embodiment of the present invention. The plant rocking system 20C includes a control unit 100, a first rocking device 110, a second rocking device 120, a third rocking device 130, a fourth rocking device 160, an outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and an indoor environment sensor unit 150. The first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device can rock a first plant 900-1. The fourth rocking device 160 is installed below a second plant 900-2 that is shorter (or smaller) than the first plant 900-1, and can rock the entire second plant 900-2.

[0083] The fourth rocking device 160 has a similar configuration to the third rocking device 130, but rocks in accordance with the size of the second plant 900-2 and has a smaller rocking amplitude than the third rocking device 130. However, the rocking of the second plant 900-2 by the fourth rocking device 160 can achieve the same effect as the rocking of the first plant 900-1 by the third rocking device 130, since the object to be rocked is small.

[0084] The rocking of the second plant 900-2 by the fourth rocking device 160 is controlled by the control unit 100 based on the outdoor environment data. The control unit 100 controls the fourth rocking device 160 so that the magnitude of the rocking of the fourth rocking device 160 changes according to the magnitude of the wind speed in the outdoor environment data, for example. The change in the magnitude of the rocking of the fourth rocking device 160 may be continuous or stepwise.

[0085] The fourth rocking device 160 can be rocked in conjunction with the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the third rocking device 130. First, the wind speed is determined using a first threshold value, and when the wind speed is less than the first threshold value, the control unit 100 controls only the first rocking device 110. Next, the wind speed is determined using a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value, and when the wind speed is less than the second threshold value, the control unit 100 controls the first rocking device 110 and the second rocking device 120. Next, the wind speed is determined using a third threshold value that is greater than the second threshold value, and when the wind speed is less than the third threshold value, the control unit 100 controls the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, and the fourth rocking device 160. When the third threshold value is reached or exceeded, the control unit 100 controls the first oscillating device 110 , the second oscillating device 120 , the third oscillating device 130 , and the fourth oscillating device 160 .

[0086] In this case, the order of start of the oscillation is the first oscillation device 110, the second oscillation device 120, the fourth oscillation device 160, and the third oscillation device 130, taking into consideration the magnitude of the oscillation.

[0087] In this modification, the fourth rocking device 160 may be changed from the first threshold to the third threshold in accordance with the wind speed. The rocking device may reproduce the reactivity of large and small plants to the wind speed. In addition, since the reactivity to the wind speed varies depending on the type of plant, the respective thresholds and rocking widths may be set according to the type of plant. As a result, since the multiple plants 900 are rocked, an environment closer to nature can be created. In addition, since the multiple plants 900 are rocked by the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, and the fourth rocking device 160, complex rocking of the multiple plants 900 is possible. In addition, the first rocking device 110, the second rocking device 120, the third rocking device 130, and the fourth rocking device 160 rock in accordance with the wind direction and wind speed of the outdoor environmental state, a natural rocking of the multiple plants 900 indoors can be reproduced. Therefore, a person indoors can sense the natural swaying of the leaves or branches of plant 900, and the relaxing effect can be sustained.

[0088] <Variation 2> 7, a description will be given of a plant rocking system 20D, which is another modified example of the plant rocking system 20. In the following, when the configuration of the plant rocking system 20C is similar to the configuration of the plant rocking system 10 or the plant rocking system 20, the description thereof may be omitted.

[0089] 7 is a schematic diagram of a plant rocking system 20D according to one embodiment of the present invention. The plant rocking system 20D includes a control unit 100, an outdoor environment sensor unit 140, and an indoor environment sensor unit 150, and further includes a fourth rocking device 160 installed below each of a first plant 900-1 and a second plant 900-2. That is, the plant rocking system 20D can rock each of the multiple plants 900 using the fourth rocking device 160.

[0090] The order of starting rocking in the plant rocking system is determined by the outdoor environment data and the arrangement of the multiple plants 900. That is, the control unit 100 controls each of the fourth rocking devices 160 so that the plants 900 are rocked in sequence from the plant 900 located in a position corresponding to upwind to the plant 900 located in a position corresponding to downwind, in accordance with the wind direction in the outdoor environment data. Furthermore, each of the fourth rocking devices 160 starts rocking based on the rocking direction data. Furthermore, the magnitude of rocking of the plants 900 by the fourth rocking device 160 is determined according to the wind speed in the outdoor environment data.

[0091] In this modification, since the multiple plants 900 are swayed, a more natural environment can be created. In addition, the fourth rocking device 160 rocks in accordance with the wind direction and wind speed of the outdoor environmental conditions, thereby reproducing natural rocking of the multiple plants 900 indoors. Therefore, a person indoors can sense the natural rocking of the leaves or branches of the plants 900, and the relaxing effect can be sustained.

[0092] The above-described embodiments of the present invention may be combined as appropriate as long as they are not mutually inconsistent. Furthermore, those in which a person skilled in the art appropriately adds or removes components or modifies designs, or adds or omits steps or modifies conditions, based on the embodiments, are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they include the gist of the present invention.

[0093] Even if there are other effects and advantages different from those brought about by the respective embodiments described above, those which are clear from the description in this specification or which can be easily predicted by a person skilled in the art are naturally understood to be brought about by the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 10, 10A, 20, 20C, 20D: plant rocking system, 100: control unit, 110: first rocking device, 111: first wire, 112: second wire, 113: main body, 114: opening, 120: second rocking device, 130: third rocking device, 140: outdoor environment sensor unit, 150: indoor environment sensor unit, 160: fourth rocking device, 810: indoor, 820: outdoor, 900: plant, 900-1: first plant, 900-2: second plant

Claims

1. an outdoor environment sensor unit that generates outdoor environment data indicative of an outdoor environment state; A first rocking device that is connected to a plurality of areas of a first plant installed indoors via a wire and rocks the plurality of areas; A control unit that controls the first rocking device based on the outdoor environment data.

2. The outdoor environmental data includes wind speed; The plant rocking system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the first rocking device so that a rocking width varies depending on a magnitude of the wind speed.

3. Further, an indoor environment sensor unit that generates indoor environment data indicating the indoor environmental state, The plant rocking system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control unit further controls the first rocking device based on the indoor environment data.

4. The indoor environment data includes illuminance; The plant rocking system according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit determines whether to start or stop rocking of the first rocking device based on the magnitude of the illuminance.

5. moreover, A second rocking device that is installed directly on the first plant portion and rocks the first plant portion; a third rocking device that is installed below the first plant and rocks the first plant as a whole; The plant rocking system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further controls the second rocking device and the third rocking device based on the outdoor environment data.

6. The outdoor environmental data includes wind speed; The plant rocking system according to claim 5 , wherein the control unit controls whether or not the second rocking device or the third rocking device rocks depending on the magnitude of the wind speed.

7. The outdoor environment data further includes wind direction; The plant rocking system according to claim 6 , wherein the control unit controls the third rocking device to start rocking in a direction corresponding to the wind direction.

8. Further, a plurality of second rocking devices are installed directly on a plurality of parts of the first plant and rock the plurality of parts, The plant rocking system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further controls the plurality of second rocking devices based on the outdoor environment data.

9. The outdoor environmental data includes wind direction; The plant rocking system according to claim 8, wherein the control unit corresponds the wind direction to a direction in which the plurality of second rocking devices are arranged, and controls the plurality of second rocking devices so that the plurality of second rocking devices begin rocking in sequence in accordance with the wind direction.

10. The present invention further includes a fourth rocking device that is connected to a second plant installed indoors and a plurality of areas of the second plant via a wire and rocks the plurality of areas, The plant rocking system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further controls the fourth rocking device based on the outdoor environment data.

11. The outdoor environmental data includes wind direction; The plant rocking system of claim 10, wherein the control unit corresponds the wind direction to the direction in which the first rocking device and the fourth rocking device are arranged, and controls the first rocking device and the fourth rocking device so that the first rocking device and the fourth rocking device begin rocking in sequence in accordance with the wind direction.

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