Control system and display method

Abstract

To provide a control system capable of improving the user's convenience in setting names of devices.SOLUTION: A control system 10 comprises a control unit 23 that displays, on a display unit 22, a name setting screen and a device control screen that is separate from the name setting screen. The name setting screen includes on the same screen a name setting icon for setting names of one or more devices 30 installed in a facility 70, and one or more control icons for individually controlling the one or more devices 30. The device control screen includes one or more operated regions to be operated by a user for individually controlling the one or more devices 30. In each of the one or more operated regions, a name of a device 30 controlled by operating the concerned operated region is displayed, the name being set via the name setting screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Various techniques have been proposed for controlling devices installed in facilities such as homes. Patent Document 1 discloses a control system that can easily operate home appliances. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-181180 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, in some cases, a name or the like of a device is set in the control system so that the user can identify the device.

[0005] The present invention provides a control system and a display method that can improve the convenience when a user sets a name for a device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A control system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a control unit that displays on a display unit a name setting screen including name setting icons for setting names of one or more devices installed in a facility and one or more control icons for individually controlling the one or more devices on the same screen, and an equipment control screen that is a screen separate from the name setting screen, wherein the equipment control screen includes one or more operated areas that are operated by a user to individually control the one or more devices, and each of the one or more operated areas displays the name of the device that is controlled by operating the operated area, which is set through the name setting screen.

[0007] A display method according to one aspect of the present invention is a display method executed by a computer, and includes a display step of displaying on a display unit a name setting screen including name setting icons for setting names of one or more devices installed in a facility and one or more control icons for individually controlling the one or more devices on the same screen, and an equipment control screen which is a screen separate from the name setting screen, wherein the equipment control screen includes one or more operated areas operated by a user to individually control the one or more devices, and each of the one or more operated areas displays the name of the device to be controlled by operating the operated area, which is set through the name setting screen.

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

[0009] The control system and display method of the present invention can improve the convenience when a user sets the name of a device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a control system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the interior of a facility to which a control system according to an embodiment is applied. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the device control screen. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the name setting screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a name setting window. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the option setting screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the narrowing-down pattern designation screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the name setting screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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

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

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

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the control system 10 includes a control terminal 20, a plurality of devices 30, an information terminal 40, and a server device 50. The control terminal 20, the plurality of devices 30, and the information terminal 40 are located, for example, within the same facility 70. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the interior of the facility 70. Specifically, the facility 70 is a detached house or a private area of ​​an apartment building. Note that the control system 10 is only required to include at least one device 30. Also, FIG. 1 shows the main devices included in the control system 10, and some devices, such as a wireless router, are not shown.

[0015] Each device included in the control system 10 will be described in detail below. The control terminal 20 is an EMS (Energy Management System) controller with an energy management function, and manages the power consumption of the device 30. The control terminal 20 also controls the device 30 and displays the operating status of the device 30. Control of the device 30 includes, for example, starting the operation of the device 30, stopping the operation of the device 30, and changing the operating status of the device 30. The control of the device 30 is performed by transmitting a control signal from the control terminal 20 (second communication unit 26) to the device 30.

[0016] The control terminal 20 is not limited to an EMS controller, and may be another controller without an energy management function or a gateway device. The control terminal 20 includes an operation reception unit 21, a display unit 22, a control unit 23, a storage unit 24, a first communication unit 25, and a second communication unit 26.

[0017] The operation acceptance unit 21 accepts user operations. For example, the operation acceptance unit 21 accepts a tap operation by the user when a name setting screen described below is displayed. The operation acceptance unit 21 is realized by, for example, a touch panel, but may also be realized by hardware keys or the like.

[0018] The display unit 22 displays an image and is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel.

[0019] The control unit 23 performs information processing related to the control of the device 30. The control unit 23 also performs display processing related to setting the name of the device 30, which will be described later, or setting the name of the device 30. The control unit 23 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the control unit 23 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the control unit 23 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 24.

[0020] The storage unit 24 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the control unit 23, information necessary for displaying display screens such as a name setting screen (described later) (information that the control unit 23 reads and uses to display the display screens), etc. The storage unit 24 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0021] The first communication unit 25 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the control terminal 20 to communicate with the server device 50, the information terminal 40, and the like via the wide area communication network 80. The first communication unit 25 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication, but may also be a wired communication circuit for performing wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard for communication performed by the first communication unit 25.

[0022] The second communication unit 26 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the control terminal 20 to communicate with the device 30 via a local communication network. The second communication unit 26 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication, but may also be a wired communication circuit for performing wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard for communication performed by the second communication unit 26.

[0023] The device 30 is a device controlled by the control terminal 20, in other words, a device to be controlled by the control terminal 20. The device 30 is installed within the premises of the facility 70. The device 30 includes, for example, a communication circuit (communication module) for communicating with the control terminal 20 (second communication unit 26). Specifically, the device 30 is a lighting device, a lighting switch (wiring device), an air conditioner, an electric shutter, an air purifier, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an open / close sensor, a delivery locker, a power storage system, a heat pump water heater, a range hood, or the like.

[0024] The information terminal 40 is an information terminal for performing information processing related to setting the name of the device 30. Specifically, the information terminal 40 is a stationary information terminal such as a personal computer, but may also be a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal.

[0025] The information terminal 40 includes an operation receiving unit 41, a display unit 42, a control unit 43, a storage unit 44, a first communication unit 45, and a second communication unit 46.

[0026] The operation acceptance unit 41 accepts user operations. For example, the operation acceptance unit 41 accepts a tap operation or a drag-and-drop operation by the user when a name setting screen described below is displayed. When the information terminal 40 is a personal computer or the like, the operation acceptance unit 41 is realized by a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. When the information terminal 40 is a smartphone or a tablet terminal, the operation acceptance unit 41 is realized by a touch panel, for example.

[0027] The display unit 42 displays an image and is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0028] The control unit 43 performs display processing related to setting the name of the device 30, which will be described later. The control unit 43 is realized, for example, by a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor. The functions of the control unit 43 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the control unit 43 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 44.

[0029] The storage unit 44 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the control unit 43, information necessary for displaying display screens such as a name setting screen (described later) (information that the control unit 43 reads and uses to display the display screens), etc. The storage unit 44 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0030] The first communication unit 45 is a communication circuit (communication module) that enables the information terminal 40 to communicate with the control terminal 20, the server device 50, and the like via the wide area communication network 80. The first communication unit 45 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit that performs wireless communication, but may also be a wired communication circuit that performs wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard of the communication performed by the first communication unit 45.

[0031] The second communication unit 46 is a communication circuit (communication module) for the information terminal 40 to communicate with the control terminal 20 via a local communication network. The second communication unit 46 is, for example, a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication, but may also be a wired communication circuit for performing wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard for communication performed by the second communication unit 46.

[0032] The server device 50 is a cloud server that manages a plurality of control terminals including the control terminal 20. The server device 50 is used, for example, by a business that provides the control terminal 20. The server device 50 is used, for example, when remotely controlling the equipment 30 from outside the facility 70 using the information terminal 40.

[0033] [Control icon on the name setting screen] A user can control the device 30 by operating the operation reception unit 21 of the control terminal 20. At this time, the control unit 23 of the control terminal 20 displays a device control screen as shown in Fig. 3 on the display unit 22. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the device control screen. Fig. 3 shows the device control screen for controlling air conditioning devices.

[0034] The device control screen shown in Fig. 3 includes a plurality of operated areas 22d that are operated by the user to individually control a plurality of devices 30 (specifically, three air conditioners). Each of the plurality of operated areas 22d displays the name of the device 30 to be controlled by operating the operated area 22d, as well as the operating status of the device 30 (for an air conditioner, the operating mode and set temperature, etc.). In the example of Fig. 3, living room air conditioner 01 corresponds to the name of the device 30. Although not shown, device control screens for devices 30 other than air conditioners, such as lighting equipment, are also provided separately.

[0035] Here, the names of the devices 30 displayed in the operated area 22d are set by a user such as a general user or an installer (professional user) of the control system 10 when, for example, the control system 10 is installed. Specifically, the name setting is performed after the devices 30 are registered. Registering the devices 30 means that the second communication unit 26 of the control terminal 20 and the devices 30 are in a state where they can communicate with each other and where control signals can be transmitted from the second communication unit 26 to the devices 30. Once the setting of the names of the devices 30 is complete, the control unit 23 stores name setting information indicating the names of the multiple devices 30 that have been set in the storage unit 24. By storing the name setting information, the installed names are reflected on the device control screen (operated area 22d).

[0036] When setting a name, the control unit 23 of the control terminal 20 displays a name setting screen as shown in Fig. 4 on the display unit 22. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the name setting screen. The name setting screen is a screen separate from the device control screen.

[0037] As shown in the "Name" column in FIG. 4, a name is set for the device 30, which is, for example, a combination of the name of the location where the device 30 is installed (e.g., living room, children's room, bedroom, etc.) and the device name (e.g., air conditioner) that is the name of the device 30 itself. More specifically, a name such as "living room air conditioner 01" is set. For example, when the name setting icon 22a in FIG. 4 is tapped, the control unit 23 superimposes and displays a window for setting the name. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the window for setting the name.

[0038] As shown in Figure 5, when the pull-down button in the window is tapped, a selection of pre-prepared installation location names is displayed. The user can change the name of the installation location by selecting one of the displayed installation location name options. The device name is automatically set during registration, but it can also be changed in the name setting window. Both the installation location name and the device name can also be freely entered manually.

[0039] In addition, when there is only one device 30 of the same type, such as only one air conditioning device, the device name may be automatically set as the name of this device 30. In other words, for a device 30 for which there is no other device 30 of the same type, the name of the installation location does not need to be assigned.

[0040] Here, the user actually operates the target device 30, visually checks the installation location of the operated device 30, and then selects the name of the installation location. In this case, the user generally needs to transition to the device control screen shown in Fig. 3 above in order to operate the device 30, which is inconvenient for the user.

[0041] Therefore, in the control system 10, the name setting screen includes a plurality of control icons 22b for individually controlling a plurality of registered devices 30. By tapping a control icon 22b, the user can switch between operating and stopping the device 30 corresponding to the control icon 22b. Note that the control of the device 30 that can be controlled by operating the control icon 22b is simpler than the control of the device that can be controlled by operating the device control screen.

[0042] According to the name setting screen including the name setting icon 22a and the control icon 22b on the same screen, the user can operate the device 30 without transitioning from the name setting screen to the device control screen, thereby eliminating the need to transition between screens and improving convenience when setting a name.

[0043] The device 30 includes sensing devices such as a temperature sensor and an open / close sensor (a sensor for detecting the open / close state of an opening such as a window). When the device 30 is a sensing device, a status display area 22c (see FIG. 4) indicating the status of the device 30 may be provided instead of the control icon 22b. For example, when the device 30 is a temperature sensor, the status display area 22c displays the temperature measured by the temperature sensor, and when the device 30 is an open / close sensor, the status display area 22c displays either the open state or the closed state.

[0044] In this way, the name setting screen including the name setting icon 22a and the status display area 22c on the same screen allows the user to check the status of the device 30 without transitioning the name setting screen to the device control screen. Therefore, the user can set a name while checking the status of the device 30.

[0045] [Display order change icon on name setting screen] 4, the names of the devices 30 are displayed in the order in which the devices 30 were registered. For example, the "numbers" in FIG. 4 correspond to the order in which the devices 30 were registered, and the name of the device 30 displayed at the top is the name of the device 30 that was registered first, and the name of the device 30 displayed at the bottom is the name of the device 30 that was registered last. The display order (display position) of the operated area 22d on the device control screen also follows the order in which the devices 30 were registered.

[0046] In this way, if the order in which the devices 30 are registered, the display order of the names of the devices 30 on the name setting screen, and the display order of the operated area 22d are completely linked, then if you want to change the display order of the names of the devices 30 on the name setting screen or the display order of the operated area 22d, you will need to re-register the devices 30, which is inconvenient.

[0047] Therefore, in the control system 10, the name setting screen includes a display order change icon 22e for changing the display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 on the name setting screen. As shown in Fig. 4, the name setting screen includes the display order change icon 22e on the same screen as the name setting icon 22a and the control icon 22b.

[0048] A set of display order change icons 22e is displayed for each name of one device 30, and each set of display order change icons 22e includes an upward arrow icon and a downward arrow icon.

[0049] When an icon with an upward arrow is tapped, the control unit 23 displays the name of the device 30 corresponding to that icon one position higher than the current position. On the other hand, when an icon with a downward arrow is tapped, the control unit 23 displays the name of the device 30 corresponding to that icon one position lower than the current position. In other words, the control unit 23 changes the display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 on the name setting screen based on the user's operation on the display order change icon 22e when the name setting screen is displayed.

[0050] In this way, the display order change icon 22e allows the user to change the display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 on the name setting screen by operating the display order change icon 22e.

[0051] The display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 on the name setting screen is linked to the display order (display position) of the operated areas 22d on the device control screen. That is, the control unit 23 changes the arrangement of the multiple operated areas 22d on the device control screen in accordance with the display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 changed through the name setting screen.

[0052] In this way, the display order change icon 22e allows the user to change the order of the multiple operated areas 22d on the device control screen by operating the display order change icon 22e.

[0053] [Options setting screen] 5, the name of the installation location is set by selecting one from a selection of installation location names prepared in advance. In the control system 10, many selections are prepared in advance to accommodate various facilities 70, but if all the selections are displayed, it takes time to select an installation location.

[0054] Therefore, an option setting screen for narrowing down the options is provided in the control system 10. The control unit 23 can display such an option setting screen. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the option setting screen.

[0055] In the option setting screen shown in Fig. 6, a slide bar for setting whether or not to display each of the multiple options is displayed for each option. For example, the user can set the option to be displayed in the window of Fig. 5 by swiping the slide bar so that the slide bar moves to the right. The user can also set the option not to be displayed in the window of Fig. 5 by swiping the slide bar so that the slide bar moves to the left.

[0056] In this way, the option setting screen allows the user to narrow down the options for the installation location, thereby reducing the time required to select an installation location.

[0057] [Filtering pattern specification screen] Furthermore, a plurality of patterns (hereinafter also referred to as narrowing-down patterns) of whether or not to display each of a plurality of options (options for installation location) are stored in advance in the storage unit 24 of the control terminal 20. The control unit 23 displays a narrowing-down pattern designation screen for designating one of the plurality of narrowing-down patterns, and the user can designate one of the plurality of patterns through the narrowing-down pattern designation screen. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the narrowing-down pattern designation screen.

[0058] 7, a radio button is assigned to each of a plurality of narrowing patterns. The user can specify a narrowing pattern by tapping a radio button. When a narrowing pattern is specified, the control unit 23 narrows down the options displayed in the window of the name setting screen according to the specified narrowing pattern.

[0059] For example, if a control system 10 (control terminal 20 and device 30) is installed in each of multiple private areas in a newly constructed apartment building, the user (in this case, the contractor) needs to set the same name in each of the multiple private areas. In other words, the same name setting needs to be set repeatedly. In such a case, the user specifies the optimal narrowing pattern when setting the name in another private area that the user visits next, based on the results of setting the name in the first private area that the user visits. This allows the user to reduce the time required to select an installation location when setting the name in the other private area.

[0060] [Variations] In the above embodiment, the name is set based on a user operation on the control terminal 20. However, the name may be set based on a user operation on the information terminal 40 in addition to or instead of a user operation on the control terminal 20. The setting of the name of the device 30 based on a user operation on the information terminal 40 is realized, for example, by the control unit 43 executing a dedicated application program that is pre-installed in the storage unit 44. The setting of the name of the device 30 based on a user operation on the information terminal 40 may also be realized by the control unit 43 executing a browser.

[0061] When a name of the device 30 is set based on a user's operation on the information terminal 40, the control unit 43 displays a name setting screen on the display unit 42. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the name setting screen displayed on the display unit 42 of the information terminal 40.

[0062] 8 includes, on the same screen, a name setting icon 42a for setting the name of the device 30, a control icon 42b for individually controlling the device 30, and a status display area 42c for individually displaying the status of the device 30. The control unit 43 can display such a name setting screen on the display unit 42. Although not shown, the control unit 43 can also display a device control screen similar to that of FIG. 3 on the display unit 42.

[0063] When the pull-down button corresponding to the installation location included in the name setting icon 42a is operated, a selection of names of the installation location prepared in advance is displayed. The user can change the name of the installation location by selecting one from the displayed selection of names of the installation location. Furthermore, when the control icon 42b is operated, the device 30 corresponding to the control icon 42b is switched between operating and stopped. Furthermore, the status display area 42c displays the status of the device 30.

[0064] This allows the user to operate the device 30 without transitioning from the name setting screen to the device control screen, thereby eliminating the need for screen transitions and improving convenience when setting a name. Furthermore, the user can check the status of the device 30 without transitioning from the name setting screen to the device control screen. Therefore, the user can set a name while checking the status of the device 30.

[0065] When names are set based on an operation on the operation reception unit 41 of the information terminal 40, name setting information indicating the set names of the plurality of devices 30 is transmitted from the information terminal 40 to the control terminal 20 and stored in the storage unit 24 of the control terminal 20. At this time, the name setting information may be transmitted from the second communication unit 46 of the information terminal 40 to the second communication unit 26 of the control terminal 20 via a local communication network, or may be transmitted from the first communication unit 45 of the information terminal 40 to the first communication unit 25 of the control terminal 20 via a wide area communication network 80. When the name setting information is transmitted to the control terminal 20 via the wide area communication network 80, the name setting information is relayed by the server device 50.

[0066] Furthermore, in a case where device 30 is controlled based on an operation on operation reception unit 41 of information terminal 40, when a control command for device 30 transmitted by information terminal 40 is received by control terminal 20, control terminal 20 controls device 30 based on the received control command. The control command may be transmitted from second communication unit 46 of information terminal 40 to second communication unit 26 of control terminal 20 via a local communication network, or may be transmitted from first communication unit 45 of information terminal 40 to first communication unit 25 of control terminal 20 via wide area communication network 80. When the control command is transmitted to control terminal 20 via wide area communication network 80, the control command is relayed by server device 50.

[0067] 8 does not include a display order change icon. However, the user can change the display order of the names of the devices 30 based on an operation performed on the operation receiving unit 41 while the name setting screen is displayed. Specifically, if the area formed by the name setting icon 42a and the control icons 42b (or the status display area 42c) (i.e., the area spanning one line corresponding to one device 30) is defined as a name display area that displays the names of the devices 30, the display order can be changed by performing a long press operation on the name display area followed by a drag-and-drop operation. In other words, the control unit 43 can change the display order of the names of the devices 30 on the name setting screen based on an operation performed on the name display area.

[0068] The display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 on the name setting screen is linked to the display order (display position) of the operated areas on the device control screen (not shown). That is, the control unit 43 changes the arrangement of the multiple operated areas on the device control screen in accordance with the display order of the names of the multiple devices 30 changed via the name setting screen.

[0069] In this way, the user can change the arrangement of a plurality of operated areas on the device control screen by performing a predetermined operation such as a drag-and-drop operation.

[0070] Although not shown, the control unit 43 can also display an option setting screen and a narrowing-down pattern specification screen on the display unit 42.

[0071] [Effects, etc.] As described above, the control system 10 includes the control unit 23 (or the control unit 43) that displays, on the display unit 22 (or the display unit 42), a name setting screen including the name setting icon 22a (or the name setting icon 42a) for setting names for one or more devices 30 installed in the facility 70 and one or more control icons 22b (or the name setting icon 42b) for individually controlling the one or more devices 30, and an equipment control screen that is a screen separate from the name setting screen. The equipment control screen includes one or more operated areas 22d that are operated by the user to individually control the one or more devices 30, and each of the one or more operated areas 22d displays the name of the device 30 that is controlled by operating the operated area 22d and that is set via the name setting screen.

[0072] In this way, the name setting screen including the name setting icon 22a and the control icon 22b on the same screen allows the user to operate the device 30 without transitioning from the name setting screen to the device control screen, thereby eliminating the need for screen transitions and improving convenience when setting a name. In other words, the control system 10 can improve convenience when the user sets the name of the device 30.

[0073] Furthermore, for example, the control unit 23 changes the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on a user operation when the name setting screen is displayed.

[0074] Such a control system 10 can change the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on a user operation.

[0075] Furthermore, for example, the name setting screen includes a display order change icon 22e on the same screen as the name setting icon 22a and the control icon 22b. The control unit 23 changes the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on a user operation on the display order change icon 22e.

[0076] The control system 10 can change the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on a user's operation on the display order change icon 22e.

[0077] Also, for example, the name setting screen (see FIG. 8) includes one or more name display areas (one row in FIG. 8) that display the names of one or more devices 30 that have been set, and the control unit 43 changes the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on an operation on one or more name display areas.

[0078] The control system 10 can change the display order of the names of one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen based on a user's operation on the name display area.

[0079] Furthermore, for example, the control unit 23 changes the order of the one or more operated areas 22d on the device control screen in accordance with the display order of the names of the one or more devices changed through the name setting screen.

[0080] The control system 10 can change the order of the one or more operated areas 22d on the device control screen in conjunction with the display order of the names of the one or more devices 30 on the name setting screen.

[0081] Furthermore, for example, the name setting screen includes one or more status display areas 22c that individually display the status of one or more devices 30 on the same screen as the name setting icon 22a and the control icon 22b.

[0082] In this way, the name setting screen including the name setting icon 22a and the status display area 22c on the same screen allows the user to check the status of the device 30 without transitioning the name setting screen to the device control screen. In other words, the control system 10 can improve the convenience when the user sets the name of the device 30.

[0083] Also, for example, the name setting screen displays options for the names of one or more devices 30, and the control unit 23 displays an option setting screen on the display unit 22 for narrowing down the options.

[0084] Such a control system 10 can improve convenience when a user sets a name for one or more devices 30 by narrowing down the options for the name of the device 30.

[0085] Also, for example, the name setting screen displays options for the names of one or more devices 30. The control unit 23 displays a narrowing-down pattern designation screen for designating one of a plurality of predetermined narrowing-down patterns on the display unit 22. The options displayed on the name setting screen are narrowed down according to the designated narrowing-down pattern.

[0086] Such a control system 10 can improve the convenience for the user when setting the name of one or more devices 30 by narrowing down the options for the name of the device 30 according to a specified narrowing pattern.

[0087] Furthermore, the display method executed by a computer such as the control system 10 includes a display step of displaying, on the display unit 22, a name setting screen including name setting icons 22a for setting names of one or more devices 30 installed in the facility 70 and one or more control icons 22b for individually controlling the one or more devices 30, and a device control screen that is a screen separate from the name setting screen. The device control screen includes one or more operated areas 22d that are operated by a user to individually control the one or more devices 30. In each of the one or more operated areas 22d, the name of the device 30 to be controlled by operating the operated area 22d, which is set through the name setting screen, is displayed.

[0088] Such a display method can improve the convenience when the user sets the name of the device 30.

[0089] (Other embodiments) Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0090] For example, in the above embodiment, technology related to a name setting screen for setting the name of a device was described, but similar technology can also be applied to a name setting screen for setting the name of a branch circuit within a facility.

[0091] Furthermore, the display screen and operations on the display screen disclosed in the above embodiment are examples, and other display screens with similar functions and other operations performed for similar purposes may be adopted in the control system.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the control system is realized by a plurality of devices, but it may be realized as a single device. For example, the control system may be realized as a single device corresponding to a control terminal or an information terminal. When the control system is realized by a plurality of devices, the components of the control system may be distributed among the plurality of devices in any manner.

[0093] For example, the communication method between the devices in the above-described embodiments is not particularly limited. Furthermore, a relay device (for example, a wireless router, etc.) not shown may be involved in the communication between the devices.

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

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

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

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

[0098] For example, the present invention may be realized as a control terminal or an information terminal. The present invention may be realized as a display method executed by a computer such as a control system. The present invention may be realized as a program for causing a computer to execute such a display method. Such a program includes a dedicated application program installed on an information terminal. Furthermore, the present invention may be realized as a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded.

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

[0100] 10. Control System 22, 42 Display section 22a, 42a Name setting icon 22b, 42b control icon 22c, 42c Status display area 22d Operation area 22e Change display order icon 23, 43 Control section 30 equipment 70 facilities

Claims

1. a control unit that displays on a display unit a name setting screen including name setting icons for setting names of one or more devices installed in the facility and one or more control icons for individually controlling the one or more devices on the same screen, and a device control screen that is a screen different from the name setting screen and is displayed by transitioning from the name setting screen; the device control screen includes one or more operation areas that are operated by a user to individually control the one or more devices; In each of the one or more operated areas, the name of the device to be controlled by operating the operated area and set through the name setting screen is displayed. Control system.

2. The control unit changes the display order of the names of the one or more devices on the name setting screen based on an operation by the user while the name setting screen is displayed. The control system of claim 1 .

3. the name setting screen includes a display order change icon on the same screen as the name setting icon and the control icon; The control unit changes the display order of the names of the one or more devices on the name setting screen based on the user's operation on the display order change icon. The control system of claim 2 .

4. the name setting screen includes one or more name display areas for displaying the names of the one or more devices that have been set; The control unit changes the display order of the names of the one or more devices on the name setting screen based on an operation on one or more name display areas. The control system of claim 2 .

5. The control unit changes the arrangement of the one or more operated areas on the device control screen in accordance with the display order of the names of the one or more devices changed through the name setting screen. A control system according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

6. The name setting screen includes one or more status display areas that individually display the status of the one or more devices on the same screen as the name setting icon and the control icon. A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. the name setting screen displays options for names of the one or more devices; The control unit displays an option setting screen for narrowing down the options on the display unit. A control system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. the name setting screen displays options for names of the one or more devices; the control unit displays, on the display unit, a narrowing-down pattern designation screen for designating one of a plurality of predetermined narrowing-down patterns; The options displayed on the name setting screen are narrowed down according to a specified narrowing pattern. The control system of claim 7.

9. 1. A computer-implemented display method comprising: a display step of displaying on a display unit a name setting screen including a name setting icon for setting names of one or more devices installed in the facility and one or more control icons for individually controlling the one or more devices on the same screen, and a device control screen which is a screen different from the name setting screen and is displayed by transitioning from the name setting screen; the device control screen includes one or more operation areas that are operated by a user to individually control the one or more devices; In each of the one or more operated areas, the name of the device to be controlled by operating the operated area and set through the name setting screen is displayed. Display method.

10. A program for causing a computer to execute the display method according to claim 9.

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