Control System

Abstract

To provide a control system that can enhance its usability and versatility.SOLUTION: A control system 1 includes an opening / closing device 10, and a peripheral device 80 provided around the opening / closing device 10. The opening / closing device 10 includes an obstacle detection unit 64 for detecting an obstacle, and an opening / closing control unit for making an opening / closing body 40 move for opening / closing based on detection results of the obstacle detection unit 64. The control system 1 includes a setting unit for setting, with the detection of an obstacle by the obstacle detection unit 64 as a trigger, a control mode of either one of the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 to a processing mode that executes processing associated with the other of the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] One conventional system for switching the control mode of an electric shutter device installed at an opening in a building is one in which the shutter curtain is manually opened or closed within a certain period of time after the power to the shutter device, which has a brakeless opening and closing mechanism, is turned off and then on, and if the opening or closing movement is detected by a detection means, the control mode of the control unit is switched from normal mode to a registration mode for registering the ID code of the remote control (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-225941 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Here, in the above-mentioned conventional system, as mentioned above, when switching the control mode to the registration mode, the shutter curtain had to be manually opened and closed within a certain period of time after the power to the shutter device was turned off and then turned on. This work was relatively cumbersome, and the type of opening and closing device was limited to brakeless opening and closing devices, so there was room for improvement in terms of increasing the usability and versatility of the system.

[0005] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems in the conventional technology, and has an object to provide a control system that can improve the usability and versatility of the control system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the control system according to claim 1 is a control system comprising an opening / closing device provided at an opening of a building, and a peripheral device provided around the opening / closing device and capable of communicating with the opening / closing device, wherein the opening / closing device comprises an opening / closing body that opens and closes the opening, an obstacle detection means that detects an obstacle that obstructs the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body, and an opening / closing control means that opens and closes the opening / closing body based on a detection result of the obstacle detection means, and the control system further comprises setting means that, when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, sets a control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device. The processing mode is a registration mode for executing a registration process for registering identification information that uniquely identifies either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device in the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device, and the setting means sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to the registration mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means.

[0007] The control system of claim 2 is the control system of claim 1, wherein the setting means determines whether or not a cancellation condition for canceling the setting of the processing mode is satisfied after the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device is set to the processing mode, and cancels the setting of the processing mode if it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied.

[0008] The control system according to claim 3 is the control system according to claim 1 or 2, The peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening / closing device, and the registration mode is a first registration mode for executing a first registration process for registering remote control device identification information that uniquely identifies the remote control device in the opening / closing device, and the setting means sets the control mode of the opening / closing device to the first registration mode when triggered by the obstacle detection means.

[0009] The control system according to claim 4 is the control system according to claim 3, The first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode for accepting switching to a temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device, the temporary registration mode, and a final registration mode for permanently registering the remote control device identification information temporarily registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device.

[0010] The control system according to claim 5 comprises: Claim 1 or 2 In the control system described in The peripheral device is a relay device that relays a predetermined signal received from an external device to the opening / closing device, and the registration mode is a second registration mode for executing a second registration process that registers opening / closing device identification information that uniquely identifies the opening / closing device in the relay device, and the setting means sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when triggered by the detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detection means.

[0011] The control system according to claim 6 comprises: A control system comprising an opening / closing device installed at an opening of a building and a peripheral device installed around the opening / closing device and capable of communicating with the opening / closing device, wherein the opening / closing device comprises an opening / closing body that opens and closes the opening, an obstacle detection means that detects obstacles that hinder the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing body, and an opening / closing control means that moves the opening / closing body open and closed based on the detection results of the obstacle detection means, and the control system comprises a setting means that, triggered by the detection of an obstacle by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device, wherein the peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely operating the opening / closing device, and the processing mode is a push-off operation mode that executes a push-off operation process that moves the opening / closing body open and closed only while input of an operation signal is accepted from the remote control device, and the setting means, triggered by the detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of the opening / closing device to the push-off operation mode. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the control system of claim 1, the control system is provided with a setting means that, when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device.Therefore, compared to the conventional technology (a technology in which the control mode is switched in a shutter device having a brakeless opening / closing device by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), the processing mode can be set more easily and quickly, and the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing device, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system. In addition, the setting means sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to the registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0014] According to the control system of claim 2, after the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device is set to the processing mode, the setting means determines whether the cancellation condition for canceling the setting of the processing mode is satisfied, and if it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied, the setting of the processing mode is canceled.Therefore, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, the setting of the processing mode can be automatically canceled, and it is possible to avoid processing related to either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device being executed against the user's intention.

[0015] According to the control system of claim 3, The setting means sets the control mode of the opening and closing device to the first registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the first registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0016] According to the control system of claim 4, The first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode for accepting a switch to the temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device, a temporary registration mode, and a final registration mode for permanently registering the remote control device identification information temporarily registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device, thereby making it possible to suppress erroneous registration of the remote control device identification information and to accurately execute the first registration process.

[0017] According to the control system of claim 5, The setting means sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the second registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0018] According to the control system of claim 6, The control system is equipped with a setting means that, when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device.Therefore, compared to conventional technology (technology in which the control mode is switched in a shutter device having a brakeless opening / closing device by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), the processing mode can be set more easily and quickly, and the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing device, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system. In addition, the setting means sets the control mode of the opening and closing device to the push-off operation mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the push-off operation mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1]1 is a diagram showing an overview of a control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an opening / closing side control unit. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a peripheral device. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart of a control process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart of a first registration process. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a control system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an opening / closing side control unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a peripheral device. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart of a control process according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of a second registration process. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a control system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 12] 11 is a flowchart of a control process according to the third embodiment. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart of a push-off operation process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] An embodiment of a control system according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, [I] the basic concept of the embodiment will be described, then [II] specific details of the embodiment will be described, and finally, [III] modifications to the embodiment will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment.

[0022] [I] Basic Concept of the Embodiment First, the basic concept of the embodiment will be described. The embodiment generally relates to a control system including a switching device provided at an opening of a building and a peripheral device provided around the switching device and capable of communicating with the switching device.

[0023] Here, the specific structure and type of "building" are arbitrary, but the concept includes, for example, public facilities, commercial facilities, detached houses, and collective housing such as apartments and condominiums.

[0024] Furthermore, an "opening" is an opening formed in a part of the building frame (for example, a wall material, a floor material, a ceiling material, etc.) for installing an entrance or a window.

[0025] Furthermore, the specific type of "opening and closing device" is arbitrary, but the concept includes, for example, shutter devices (examples include window shutters, heavy shutters, lightweight shutters, etc.), door devices (examples include swing doors, sliding doors, folding doors, etc.), and window devices. Furthermore, the opening and closing direction of the opening and closing body of the opening and closing device includes, for example, the up-down direction, the left-right direction, the front-rear direction, etc. Furthermore, the drive method of the opening and closing device is arbitrary, and examples include a "manual opening and closing device" and an "electric opening and closing device."

[0026] Furthermore, the specific type of "peripheral device" is arbitrary, but the concept includes, for example, a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening and closing device, a relay device for relaying a specified signal received from an external device (for example, a remote control device, a mobile terminal, etc.) to the opening and closing device, etc.

[0027] [II] Specific details of the embodiment Next, specific details of the embodiment will be described.

[0028] First Embodiment First, a description will be given of a control system according to embodiment 1. In this embodiment 1, the peripheral device is a remote control device, and the processing mode is a first registration mode, which will be described later.

[0029] (composition) First, the configuration of the control system according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0030] In the following explanation, the X direction in FIG. 1 is referred to as the left-right direction of the control system (the -X direction is the left direction of the control system, and the +X direction is the right direction of the control system), the Y direction in FIG. 1 is referred to as the up-down direction of the control system (the +Y direction is the up direction of the control system, and the -Y direction is the down direction of the control system), and the direction perpendicular to the X and Y directions is referred to as the front-to-back direction (the direction leading to the front side of the paper in FIG. 1 is the front direction of the control system, and the direction leading to the back side of the paper in FIG. 1 is the rear direction of the control system).

[0031] The control system 1 is a system for controlling a switching device and a peripheral device 80, which will be described later, and is generally provided with a switching device 10 and a peripheral device 80, as shown in FIG.

[0032] (Configuration - Switchgear) First, the configuration of the opening and closing device 10 will be described.

[0033] The opening and closing device 10 is a device for opening and closing an opening 2 provided in the framework of a building (for example, an inner wall of a building, etc.). As shown in Fig. 1, one opening and closing device 10 is provided in the vicinity of the opening 2 (or may be provided in the vicinity of each of a plurality of openings 2), and generally includes a storage section 20, a guide rail 30, an opening and closing body 40, an opening and closing machine 50, a winding shaft (not shown), and an opening and closing control system 60. However, unless otherwise specified, the configuration of the opening and closing device 10 is the same as that of a conventional shutter device (specifically, a top-and-bottom type and an electric type window shutter), and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0034] The connection configuration of each component constituting this opening / closing device 10 is set as shown below. That is, an opening / closing control unit 70 of an opening / closing control system 60 (described later) is electrically connected to the opening / closing device 50, and each of an opening / closing operation section 61, a position detection section 62, a rotation speed detection section 63, and an obstacle detection section 64 of the opening / closing control system 60 (described later) via wiring 3. This allows communication or power supply directly or indirectly between the opening / closing control unit 70 (described later) and each of the opening / closing device 50, the opening / closing operation section 61, the position detection section 62, the rotation speed detection section 63, and the obstacle detection section 64 (described later).

[0035] (Configuration - Switching device - Storage section) The storage section 20 is a hollow body for storing each part of the opening / closing device 10. As shown in FIG. 1 , the storage section 20 is installed above the upper end of the opening 2. The storage section 20 also stores the opening / closing machine 50, the winding shaft, and a position detection section 62, a rotation speed detection section 63, an obstacle detection section 64, and an opening / closing side control unit 70 of the opening / closing side control system 60, which will be described later. When the opening / closing body 40 is wound up by the winding shaft, at least a part of the opening / closing body 40 is also stored inside the storage section 20.

[0036] (Configuration - Switching device - Guide rail) The guide rail 30 guides the opening / closing body 40 to move along the opening / closing direction (vertical direction) of the opening 2. The guide rail 30 is an elongated body formed so that its cross section is roughly U-shaped, and is disposed at each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing device 10 in a direction roughly along the vertical direction, and is fixed directly to the wall of the building or indirectly via a base material (not shown).

[0037] (Configuration - Switching device - Switching body) The opening / closing body 40 is a shielding means that switches the open / closed state of the opening / closing body 40 by being moved to close or open by the winding shaft.

[0038] Here, the "open / closed state of the opening / closing body 40" is a concept that includes a "fully closed state," a "fully open state," and a "half-open state." Of these, the "fully closed state" is a state in which the opening 2 is fully closed by the opening / closing body 40, and the position of the opening / closing body 40 in the fully closed state is referred to as the "fully closed position." Furthermore, the "fully open state" is a state in which the opening 2 is fully opened by the opening / closing body 40, and the position of the opening / closing body 40 in the fully open state is referred to as the "fully open position." Furthermore, the "half-open state" is a state in which the opening / closing body 40 is positioned between the fully closed position and the fully open position.

[0039] 1, the opening / closing body 40 includes a plurality of slats 41, which are fitted and connected to one another via fitting portions (not shown) formed at both upper and lower ends of each slat 41. Each of the left and right ends of the opening / closing body 40 is inserted into the inside of the guide rail 30 via the U-shaped open end of the guide rail 30, and is slidable within the guide rail 30 in the up and down direction, but is restricted from falling out of the guide rail 30 in the front and rear direction.

[0040] A seat plate 42 is connected to the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 (specifically, the lower end of the opening / closing body 40). The seat plate 42 is disposed so as to be in close proximity to or in contact with the floor surface of the building in the fully closed state, and is formed over the entire length of the closed end of the opening / closing body 40 in the left-right direction.

[0041] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switchgear) The opening / closing device 50 is a driving means for electrically opening and closing the opening / closing body 40 by controlling the rotation of the winding shaft. The opening / closing device 50 is configured, for example, by a known opening / closing device (for example, an opening / closing device with a brake or a brakeless opening / closing device), and is provided inside the storage section 20 in a position near the winding shaft, as shown in FIG.

[0042] (Configuration - Opening and closing device - Winding shaft) The winding shaft is a rotating shaft for moving the opening / closing body 40 to close or open. This winding shaft is configured using, for example, a known winding shaft or the like, and is installed along the left-right direction. In addition, a connecting slat (not shown) that is connected to the upper end of the opening / closing body 40 is connected to this winding shaft, and by rotating this winding shaft, the opening / closing body 40 can be moved to close or open via the connecting slat. In addition, the left end (or right end) of this winding shaft is connected to the output shaft of the opening / closing device 50 via a chain (not shown), so the winding shaft can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the output shaft of the opening / closing device 50.

[0043] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching side control system) The opening / closing side control system 60 is for controlling the opening / closing device 10, and as shown in Figure 1, it includes an opening / closing side operation unit 61, a position detection unit 62, a rotation speed detection unit 63, an obstacle detection unit 64, and an opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0044] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching Control System - Switching Operation Unit) The opening / closing side operation unit 61 is an opening / closing side operation means that receives operation inputs related to the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40. This opening / closing side operation unit 61 is configured using, for example, a known wired operation device, and as shown in Fig. 1, is provided near the opening 2, and includes an open button that electrically moves the opening / closing body 40 to the open position, a close button that electrically moves the opening / closing body 40 to the closed position, and a stop button that stops the electrically moved closing or opening position (all of which are not shown).

[0045] Furthermore, the specific operation of the opening / closing side operating unit 61 is arbitrary, but in embodiment 1, when the open button, close button, or stop button is pressed by the user, an operation signal corresponding to the pressed button (i.e., open signal, close signal, stop signal) is output to the opening / closing device 50 via the opening / closing side control unit 70, so that the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically moved open or closed by the opening / closing device 50, or the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically stopped.

[0046] (Configuration - Switching device - Switching control system - Position detection unit, rotation speed detection unit) The position detection unit 62 is a position detection means for detecting the position of the opening / closing body 40 (specifically, the position of the lower end of the opening / closing body 40) and outputting a signal indicating the detected position (hereinafter referred to as a "position signal") at a predetermined interval, and is provided inside the opening / closing machine 50 as shown in Figure 1.

[0047] The rotation speed detection unit 63 is a position detection means for detecting the rotation speed of the drive unit of the opening / closing machine 50 (hereinafter referred to as the "rotation speed of the drive unit") and outputting a signal indicating the detected rotation speed (hereinafter referred to as the "rotation speed signal") at a predetermined period, and is provided inside the opening / closing machine 50 as shown in Figure 1.

[0048] The specific configurations of the position detection unit 62 and the rotation speed detection unit 63 are arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, they are configured using a Hall IC or the like that has the functions of both the position detection unit 62 and the rotation speed detection unit 63. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the position detection unit 62 may be configured using an encoder (or potentiometer) or the like, and the rotation speed detection unit 63 may be configured using a tachogenerator or the like.

[0049] In the first embodiment, the opening / closing control system 60 does not include an upper limit switch or a lower limit switch, so that it is necessary to set a fully open position (upper limit position) and a fully closed position (lower limit position) in order to execute the opening / closing process described later. The fully open position and the fully closed position may be set by any method, but may be set, for example, by the method shown below (hereinafter referred to as the "manual setting method").

[0050] That is, first, an operator performs a predetermined operation via the opening / closing side operation unit 61 to set the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 from a normal mode (described later) to a mode for setting a fully open position and a fully closed position (hereinafter referred to as a "limit setting mode"). Next, in the limit setting mode, an operator operates the open button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 to move the opening / closing body 40 to the open position so that the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40 becomes the fully open state. Next, when the lower end portion (the end portion of the opening / closing body 40 on the closing direction side) of the opening / closing body 40 abuts against the lintel, the voltage value or current value (i.e., the load amount of the drive unit) of the opening / closing device 50 reaches a threshold value, and the position of the opening / closing body 40 corresponding to the position signal acquired from the position detection unit 62 is set as the fully open position. Next, an operator operates the close button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 to move the opening / closing body 40 to the closed position so that the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40 becomes the fully closed state. Next, when the lower end of the opening / closing body 40 abuts against the floor surface, the voltage value or current value (i.e., the load amount of the drive unit) of the opening / closing mechanism 50 reaches a threshold value, and the position of the opening / closing body 40 corresponding to the position signal obtained from the position detection unit 62 is set as the fully closed position.

[0051] (Configuration - Switching device - Switching control system - Obstacle detection unit) The obstacle detection unit 64 is an obstacle detection means that detects obstacles (e.g., people, animals, objects, etc.) that hinder the opening and closing movement of the opening / closing body 40, and is configured using, for example, a known obstacle detection sensor (one example is an overload detection sensor), etc., and is provided inside the opening / closing machine 50, as shown in Figure 1.

[0052] Furthermore, the method for detecting an obstacle by the obstacle detection unit 64 is arbitrary, and may be, for example, as follows: That is, the voltage value or current value of the drive unit of the switchgear 50 is acquired over time each time the switchgear body 40 is moved to close, and of the acquired voltage values ​​or current values, the voltage value or current value acquired in the closing movement of the switchgear 50 immediately before the closing movement of the target switchgear 50 is set as the learned value. Then, based on the number of times that the voltage value or current value acquired during the closing movement of the target switchgear 50 exceeds the learned value, it is determined whether the switchgear 50 is in an overload state, and if the switchgear 50 is in an overload state, it is detected that an obstacle is present, and if the switchgear is not in an overload state, it is detected that no obstacle is present.

[0053] Furthermore, the specific operation of the obstacle detection unit 64 is arbitrary, but in embodiment 1, when the lower end of the opening / closing body 40 comes into contact with an obstacle, an obstacle detection signal indicating that an obstacle has been detected is output to the opening / closing side control unit 70, and when the lower end of the opening / closing body 40 does not come into contact with an obstacle, an obstacle detection signal is not output to the opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0054] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching Control System - Switching Control Unit) The opening / closing side control unit 70 is a device that interconnects each part of the opening / closing device 10, and as shown in Figure 1, is provided inside the opening / closing machine 50 (or inside the storage section 20, but outside the opening / closing machine 50, etc.), and as shown in Figure 2, is equipped with a first opening / closing side communication section 71, a second opening / closing side communication section 72, an opening / closing side power supply section 73, an opening / closing side control section 74, and an opening / closing side memory section 75.

[0055] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching side control system - Switching side control unit - First switching side communication unit) The first opening / closing side communication unit 71 is a first opening / closing side communication means for communicating between the opening / closing machine 50, the opening / closing side operation unit 61, the position detection unit 62, the rotation speed detection unit 63, or the obstacle detection unit 64 and the opening / closing side control unit 70, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means for communicating using a wired communication network.

[0056] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching side control system - Switching side control unit - Second switching side communication unit) The second opening / closing side communication section 72 is a second opening / closing side communication means for communicating between the opening / closing side control unit 70 and the peripheral device 80, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means for communicating using a wireless communication network (for example, a communication means for short-range wireless communication (for example, a communication means using a short-range wireless communication standard such as specific low-power radio), or a communication means for long-range wireless communication (for example, a communication means using a long-range wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, or LTE (registered trademark)).

[0057] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching control system - Switching control unit - Switching power supply) The opening / closing side power supply unit 73 is an opening / closing side power supply means that supplies power supplied from a commercial power source or a battery (e.g., a battery, etc.) not shown to each part of the opening / closing side control unit 70, and also supplies power to the opening / closing side operating unit 61, position detection unit 62, rotation speed detection unit 63, obstacle detection unit 64, etc.

[0058] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching control system - Switching control unit - Switching control section) The opening / closing side control section 74 is an opening / closing side control means that controls each section of the opening / closing side control unit 70. Specifically, it is a computer that is configured with a CPU, various programs that are interpreted and executed on the CPU (including basic control programs such as an OS, and application programs that are started on the OS and realize specific functions), and an internal memory such as RAM for storing programs and various data (note that the same applies to the configuration of a peripheral side control section 84 of a peripheral device 80, which will be described later).

[0059] As shown in FIG. 2, the opening / closing control section 74 conceptually includes an opening / closing control section 74a and a setting section 74b.

[0060] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching control system - Switching control unit - Switching control section - Switching control section) The opening / closing control unit 74a is an opening / closing control means that moves the opening / closing body 40 open and closed based on the detection results of the obstacle detection unit 64, and also moves the opening / closing body 40 open and closed based on an operation signal received as input from the opening / closing side operation unit 61 or a peripheral device 80.

[0061] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching control system - Switching control unit - Switching control section - Setting section) The setting unit 74b is a setting means that, when the obstacle detection unit 64 detects an obstacle, sets the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 (specifically, the opening / closing side control unit 74) to the processing mode.

[0062] Here, "triggered by the detection of an obstacle" means, for example, that the trigger is simply the detection of an obstacle, or that the trigger is the satisfaction of other conditions (for example, operation input to the opening / closing device 10 or peripheral device 80, or reception of a signal) in addition to the detection of an obstacle.

[0063] Furthermore, the specific types of control modes of the opening and closing device 10 are arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, the normal mode, the processing mode, and the limit setting mode are applicable.

[0064] Of these, "normal mode" is a mode for controlling either the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 under normal circumstances (specifically, when the processing mode is not set), and in embodiment 1, it is described as a mode for controlling the opening and closing of the opening / closing body 40.

[0065] Furthermore, the "processing mode" is a mode for executing processing related to the peripheral device 80, and in the first embodiment, will be described as the first registration mode.

[0066] In addition, the "first registration mode" is a mode for executing a first registration process of registering remote control device identification information that uniquely identifies the remote control device in the opening and closing device 10, among registration modes for executing a registration process of registering identification information that uniquely identifies either the opening and closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 in the other of the opening and closing device 10, and in embodiment 1, includes a pre-registration mode, a provisional registration mode, and a main registration mode.

[0067] Among these, the "pre-registration mode" is a mode for accepting switching to the temporary registration mode. The "temporary registration mode" is a mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device 10. The "full registration mode" is a mode for permanently registering the remote control device identification information provisionally registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device 10.

[0068] (Configuration - Switchgear - Switching Control System - Switching Control Unit - Switching Memory Unit) The opening / closing side memory unit 75 is an opening / closing side memory means that stores programs and various data (e.g., remote control device identification information, etc.) necessary for the operation of the opening / closing side control unit 70, and is configured using a rewritable recording medium, and a non-volatile recording medium such as a flash memory can be used (the same applies to the configuration of the peripheral side memory unit 85 of the peripheral device 80 described below).

[0069] (Configuration - Peripheral Devices) Returning to FIG. 1, the configuration of the peripheral device 80 will now be described.

[0070] The peripheral device 80 is a device capable of communicating with the opening / closing device 10 and is a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening / closing device 10. As shown in Fig. 1, a plurality of peripheral devices 80 are provided around the opening / closing device 10, and as shown in Fig. 3, each peripheral device 80 includes a peripheral operation unit 81, a peripheral communication unit 82, a peripheral power supply unit 83, a peripheral control unit 84, and a peripheral storage unit 85. Note that configurations of the peripheral device 80 that are not specifically mentioned will not be described as they are the same as those of a conventional remote control device (for example, a remote control for an opening / closing device).

[0071] (Configuration - Peripheral Device - Peripheral Operation Unit) The peripheral operation unit 81 is a peripheral operation means for receiving operation inputs relating to various types of information. This peripheral operation unit 81 is configured using known operation devices such as hardware switches and touch panels, and in addition to being provided with an open button, a close button, and a stop button like the opening / closing operation unit 61, it is also provided with a setting button (not shown) for making various settings relating to the peripheral device 80.

[0072] Furthermore, the specific operation of the peripheral operation unit 81 is arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, it is as follows.

[0073] That is, when the open button, close button, stop button, or setting button is pressed by the user, an operation signal (i.e., open signal, close signal, stop signal, setting signal) corresponding to the pressed button is output to the opening / closing device 50 via the opening / closing side control unit 70, or by outputting it to the opening / closing side control unit 70, the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically moved open or closed by the opening / closing device 50, the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically stopped, or various settings can be made regarding the peripheral device 80.

[0074] Furthermore, when the open button, close button, stop button, or setting button is pressed by the user based on a predetermined operation method, a signal including the second switching information described below or the third switching information described below is output to the opening / closing side control unit 70, thereby enabling the opening / closing side control unit 70 to execute processing corresponding to the second switching information described below or the third switching information described below.

[0075] (Configuration - Peripheral device - Peripheral communication unit) The peripheral side communication unit 82 is a peripheral side communication means for communicating between the peripheral device 80 and the opening / closing device 10 (specifically, the opening / closing side control unit 70), and is configured using, for example, a known communication means for communicating using a wireless communication network (for example, a communication means for short-range wireless communication or a communication means for long-range wireless communication).

[0076] (Configuration - Peripheral Device - Peripheral Power Supply) The peripheral power supply unit 83 is a peripheral power supply means that supplies power supplied from a cell (for example, a battery) not shown to each part of the peripheral device 80.

[0077] (Configuration - Peripheral Device - Peripheral Control Unit) The peripheral control unit 84 is a peripheral control means that controls each part of the peripheral device 80 .

[0078] (Configuration - Peripheral Device - Peripheral Storage Unit) The peripheral side storage unit 85 is a peripheral side storage means that stores programs and various data (for example, remote operation identification information, etc.) required for the operation of the peripheral device 80.

[0079] (control processing) Next, a description will be given of the control processing executed by the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing device 10 configured as described above. In the following description, steps will be abbreviated as "S" in the description of each process shown in Figs.

[0080] This control process is a process for controlling the switching device 10. The timing for executing this control process is arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, it will be described as being started after the switching device 10 is powered on.

[0081] Although the following description does not mention setting the control mode to the limit setting mode, in embodiment 1, when a predetermined operation is received via the opening / closing side operating unit 61 during the control process, the control mode is set to the limit setting mode, and the fully open position and the fully closed position are set by the manual setting method described above (the same applies to the control process related to embodiment 3 described below).

[0082] When the control process is started, as shown in FIG. 4, at SA1, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 sets the control mode to the normal mode and then determines whether the timing has come to switch the control mode to the first registered mode (hereinafter referred to as the "first switching timing").

[0083] The method for determining whether or not the first switching timing has arrived may be arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the obstacle detection unit 64 has detected an obstacle.

[0084] Specifically, the determination may be made based on whether or not an obstacle detection signal has been received from the obstacle detection unit 64, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, it may be determined that the first switching timing has arrived, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has not been received, it may be determined that the first switching timing has not arrived. However, without being limited to this, for example, the determination may be made based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, pressing a stop button or the like a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) has been received via the opening / closing-side operation unit 61 after the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, and if the predetermined operation has been received, it may be determined that the first switching timing has arrived, and if the predetermined operation has not been received, it may be determined that the first switching timing has not arrived.

[0085] As an example, when a user wishes to perform the first registration process, if the user presses the lower end of the opening-closing body 40 upward while the opening-closing control unit 74a has moved the opening-closing body 40 to the closed position, the pressing is detected as an obstacle by the obstacle detection unit 64. Then, an obstacle detection signal is output from the obstacle detection unit 64, and upon receiving input of the obstacle detection signal, the opening-closing control unit 74a may stop the closing movement of the opening-closing body 40 and determine that the first switching timing has arrived.

[0086] When it is determined that the first switching timing has arrived (SA1, Yes), the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 stops the closing movement by a touch-up operation or a touch-stop operation, then sets the control mode to the pre-registration mode, which is the first registration mode, and starts the first registration process (SA2).On the other hand, when it is determined that the first switching timing has not arrived (SA1, No), the process proceeds to SA3.

[0087] Here, the "touch-up operation" refers to an operation in which the opening / closing device 50 temporarily stops the closing movement of the opening / closing body 40, then moves the opening / closing body 40 to an opening position so that the position of the lower end of the opening / closing body 40 is higher than the current position, and then stops the opening movement. Also, the "touch-stop operation" refers to an operation in which the opening / closing device 50 simply stops the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40. Also, in the first embodiment, when the touch-up operation or touch-stop operation is performed, the state in which the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body 40 is stopped is maintained until the input of a closing signal or an opening signal is received.

[0088] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, after the first registration process of SA2 is executed, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 sets the control mode to the normal mode and transitions to SA1. The details of the first registration process (SA2) will be described later.

[0089] By performing the processes SA1 and SA2, the control mode can be set to the registration mode (specifically, the first registration mode) based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 64, and the registration mode can be set easily and quickly.

[0090] In SA3, the opening / closing control section 74 of the opening / closing control unit 70 determines whether or not the timing to perform the opening / closing process described below (hereinafter referred to as "opening / closing timing") has arrived.

[0091] While any method can be used to determine whether the opening / closing timing has arrived, in the first embodiment, the determination is made based on whether an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal has been received when the fully open position and the fully closed position are set. In particular, for an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal received as input from the peripheral device 80, the determination is also made as to whether the remote control device identification information included in the received signal is remote control device identification information that has been registered (fully registered) in the opening / closing side memory section 75 of the opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0092] Here, if the input of the above-mentioned open signal or the like is accepted (if the input is an open signal or the like from the peripheral device 80, the input of the open signal or the like is accepted and the remote control device identification information included in the open signal or the like is registered remote control device identification information), it is determined that the opening / closing timing has arrived. On the other hand, if the input of the above-mentioned open signal or the like is not accepted (if the input is an open signal or the like from the peripheral device 80, the input of the open signal or the like is not accepted or the remote control device identification information included in the accepted open signal or the like is not registered remote control device identification information), it is determined that the opening / closing timing has not arrived.

[0093] Then, if the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the opening / closing timing has arrived (SA3, Yes), it proceeds to SA4, and if it determines that the opening / closing timing has not arrived (SA3, No), it proceeds to SA1.

[0094] In SA4, the opening / closing control section 74a of the opening / closing side control unit 70 executes opening / closing processing for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing body 40, and then proceeds to SA1, and similarly repeats the processing from SA1 to SA4.

[0095] The specific details of this opening / closing process are arbitrary, but are as follows in embodiment 1. Note that the opening / closing process will be described assuming that the fully open position and the fully closed position are set.

[0096] That is, when SA3 receives a close signal or an open signal, the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moved to close or open by the opening / closing device 50. Also, when the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moving to close or open by the opening / closing device 50, if a stop signal is received, the opening / closing movement or the open movement is stopped by the opening / closing device 50.

[0097] In the embodiment, even when acceptance of the close button or open button input is stopped, the opening / closing device 50 continues the closing or opening movement (so-called "controlling the opening / closing body 40 by a self-holding operation") so that the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically closed or opened after the input of a close signal or an open signal is accepted at SA3 without the user having to operate the close button or open button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 or the peripheral device 80. However, without being limited to this, for example, when the input of a close signal or an open signal is accepted at SA3, the opening / closing body 40 may be closed or opened only while the input of the close signal or the open signal is being accepted (so-called "controlling the opening / closing body 40 by a push-through operation" may be performed).

[0098] (Control process - first registration process) Next, the first registration process (SA2) in FIG. 4 will be described.

[0099] When the first registration process is initiated, as shown in FIG. 5, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines at SB1 whether the timing to switch the control mode to the temporary registration mode (hereinafter referred to as the "second switching timing") has arrived.

[0100] While any method may be used to determine whether the second switching timing has arrived, in the first embodiment, the determination is made based on whether input of a signal (hereinafter referred to as a "second switching signal") including information indicating that the control mode will be switched to the provisional registration mode (hereinafter referred to as "second switching information") has been received from peripheral device 80 within a predetermined time (e.g., one minute) since it was determined in SA1 that the first switching timing has arrived. Here, if input of the second switching signal has been received, it is determined that the second switching timing has arrived, and if input of the second switching signal has not been received, it is determined that the second switching timing has not arrived.

[0101] Furthermore, the method for outputting the second switching signal from the peripheral device 80 is arbitrary, but for example, the second switching signal may be output from the peripheral device 80 when the setting button is pressed on the peripheral device 80 whose remote control device identification information has been registered (or when a button other than the setting button (for example, a stop button, etc.) is pressed a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time or more).

[0102] If the setting unit 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the second switching timing has arrived (SB1, Yes), it sets the control mode to the provisional registration mode and proceeds to SB2. If the setting unit 74b determines that the second switching timing has not arrived (SB1, No), it proceeds to SB5 while maintaining the control mode in the pre-registration mode.

[0103] In SB2, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing control unit 70 executes a process for provisionally registering the remote operation device identification information in the opening / closing device 10 (hereinafter referred to as "provisional registration process").

[0104] The specific processing content of this provisional registration process is arbitrary, but in embodiment 1, when input of a signal including remote control device identification information (hereinafter referred to as a "provisional registration signal") is received from a peripheral device 80 for which remote control device identification information has not yet been registered, the remote control device identification information included in the provisional registration signal is provisionally registered in the opening / closing side memory unit 75 of the opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0105] Furthermore, the method for outputting the provisional registration signal from the peripheral device 80 is arbitrary, but for example, the provisional registration signal may be output from the peripheral device 80 by receiving input of a predetermined operation (for example, pressing a stop button, etc., a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) via the opening / closing side operation unit 61 in the peripheral device 80.

[0106] At SB3, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing control unit 70 determines whether or not the timing for switching the control mode to the formal registration mode (hereinafter referred to as "third switching timing") has arrived.

[0107] The method for determining whether or not the third switching timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not input of a signal (hereinafter referred to as "third switching signal") including information indicating that the control mode is to be switched to the main registration mode (hereinafter referred to as "third switching information") has been received from peripheral device 80. Here, if input of the third switching signal has been received, it is determined that the third switching timing has arrived, and if input of the third switching signal has not been received, it is determined that the third switching timing has not arrived.

[0108] Furthermore, the method for outputting the third switching signal from the peripheral device 80 is arbitrary, but for example, the peripheral device 80 that has output the provisional registration signal may output the third switching signal by accepting input of a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the stop button a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) via the opening / closing side operation unit 61.

[0109] Then, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 waits until the third switching timing arrives (SB3, No), and if it is determined that the third switching timing has arrived (SB3, Yes), it sets the control mode to the main registration mode and transitions to SB4.

[0110] In SB4, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 executes a process (hereinafter referred to as "main registration process") to officially register the remote control device identification information provisionally registered in SB2 in the opening / closing device 10, and then returns to the control process of Figure 4.

[0111] The specific processing contents of this official registration process are arbitrary, but in the first embodiment, after it is determined in SB3 that the third switching timing has arrived, the remote operator identification information provisionally registered in SB2 is officially registered in the opening / closing-side memory section 75 of the opening / closing-side control unit 70 without receiving input of a predetermined signal from the peripheral device 80. However, without being limited to this, for example, after it is determined in SB3 that the third switching timing has arrived, the remote operator identification information provisionally registered in SB2 may be officially registered in the opening / closing-side memory section 75 of the opening / closing-side control unit 70 by receiving input of a official registration signal (a signal indicating an instruction to officially register the remote operator identification information) from the peripheral device 80 that output the temporary registration signal.

[0112] The method for outputting the actual registration signal from the peripheral device 80 is arbitrary, but for example, the peripheral device 80 that has output the provisional registration signal may output the actual registration signal by accepting input of a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the stop button a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) via the opening / closing side operation unit 61.

[0113] In SB5, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines whether or not the conditions for canceling the setting of the first registration mode (processing mode) are met.

[0114] While the method for determining whether or not the release condition is satisfied is arbitrary, in the first embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has passed since it was determined that the first switching timing has arrived in SA1 without the input of the second switching signal being accepted, or whether or not the input of an open signal, close signal, or stop signal has been accepted. Here, if the predetermined time has passed or if the input of an open signal or the like has been accepted, it is determined that the release condition is satisfied, and if the predetermined time has not passed or if the input of an open signal or the like has not been accepted, it is determined that the release condition is not satisfied.

[0115] If the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the release condition is satisfied (SB5, Yes), it returns to the control processing of Fig. 4 (for example, if it determines that the release condition is satisfied because an input such as an open signal has been received, it may proceed to SA4 after setting the control mode to the normal mode). On the other hand, if it determines that the release condition is not satisfied (SB5, No), it proceeds to SB1, and thereafter repeats the processing from SB1 to SB5 in the same manner.

[0116] By such processing of SB5, the setting of the first registration mode (processing mode) can be automatically cancelled by satisfying the cancellation condition, and it is possible to avoid the execution of processes related to the peripheral device 80 (specifically, the provisional registration process and the final registration process) against the user's intention. For example, even if an obstacle is present in the opening 2 while the opening / closing body 40 is being moved to close, causing the obstacle detection unit 64 to detect the obstacle and execute the first registration process against the user's intention, it is possible to avoid the execution of the provisional registration process and the final registration process by satisfying the cancellation condition in SB5.

[0117] Furthermore, by such a first registration process, the remote control device identification information can be officially registered in the opening and closing device 10, and the opening and closing process of SA4 can be executed based on the operation signal output from the officially registered opening and closing device 10. In particular, since the first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode, a provisional registration mode, and a final registration mode, erroneous registration of the remote control device identification information can be suppressed, and the first registration process can be executed accurately.

[0118] The above-described control processing allows the processing mode to be set more easily and quickly than conventional technology (technology in which, in a shutter device having a brakeless opening / closing mechanism, the control mode is switched by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), and the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing mechanism 50, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system 1.

[0119] (Effects of the First Embodiment) Thus, according to embodiment 1, the control system 1 is provided with a setting unit 74b that sets the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 to a processing mode that executes processing related to the peripheral device 80 when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64. Therefore, compared to the conventional technology (technology in which the control mode is switched in a shutter device having a brakeless opening / closing device by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), the processing mode can be set more easily and quickly, and the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing device 50, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system 1.

[0120] Furthermore, after the control mode of either the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 is set to the processing mode, the setting unit 74b determines whether the cancellation conditions for canceling the setting of the processing mode are satisfied, and if it is determined that the cancellation conditions are satisfied, the setting of the processing mode is cancelled. Therefore, when the cancellation conditions are satisfied, the setting of the processing mode can be automatically cancelled, and it is possible to avoid processing related to either the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 being executed against the user's intention.

[0121] Furthermore, the setting unit 74b sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device 10 or the peripheral device 80 to the registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64, so that the registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system 1.

[0122] Furthermore, the setting unit 74b sets the control mode of the opening and closing device 10 to the first registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64, so that the first registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system 1.

[0123] In addition, the first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode for accepting switching to the temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device 10, a temporary registration mode, and a final registration mode for permanently registering the remote control device identification information temporarily registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device 10, thereby making it possible to suppress erroneous registration of the remote control device identification information and to accurately execute the first registration process.

[0124] Second Embodiment Next, a control system according to a second embodiment will be described. In this second embodiment, the peripheral device is a relay device, and the processing mode is a second registration mode, which will be described later. However, the configuration and processing according to the second embodiment are the same as those according to the first embodiment unless otherwise specified, and the same configuration and processing will be omitted from description by using the same names or symbols as those used in the first embodiment as necessary.

[0125] (composition) First, the configuration of a control system 100 according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0126] As shown in Fig. 6, the control system 100 according to the second embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the control system 1 according to the first embodiment (however, one peripheral device 80 is provided in the periphery of the opening and closing device 10). However, the details of the configuration of the opening and closing side control unit 70 and the peripheral device 80 have been improved as described below.

[0127] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the opening / closing control unit) Next, the configuration of the opening / closing control unit 70 will be described in detail.

[0128] 7, the opening / closing control unit 70 according to the second embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the opening / closing control unit 70 according to the first embodiment. However, the opening / closing control unit 74 according to the second embodiment is the same as the opening / closing control unit 74 according to the first embodiment except that the setting unit 74b is omitted.

[0129] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration) Returning to FIG. 6, the configuration of the peripheral device 80 will now be described in detail.

[0130] The peripheral device 80 according to the second embodiment is a device capable of communicating with the opening / closing device 10, and is also a relay device that relays a predetermined signal received from an external device (for example, a terminal device (e.g., a smartphone, a personal computer, etc.), a remote control device, etc.) to the opening / closing device 10. As shown in FIG. 6, one peripheral device 80 is provided in the periphery of the opening / closing device 10, and as shown in FIG. 8, it includes a peripheral operation unit 81, a peripheral communication unit 82, a peripheral power supply unit 83, a peripheral control unit 84, and a peripheral memory unit 85. Note that configurations of the peripheral device 80 that are not specifically mentioned are the same as those of a conventional relay device (e.g., a relay device for an opening / closing device), and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0131] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration - Peripheral operation unit) The peripheral side operation unit 81 is configured using a known operation device such as a hard switch or a touch panel, and includes setting buttons for making various settings related to the peripheral device 80 (not shown).

[0132] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration - Peripheral communication unit) The peripheral side communication unit 82 is a peripheral side communication means for communicating between the peripheral device 80 and the opening / closing device 10 (specifically, the opening / closing side control unit 70) and each of the external devices, and is configured using, for example, a known communication means for communicating using a wireless communication network (for example, a communication means for short-range wireless communication, a communication means for long-range wireless communication, or a communication means having both of these functions).

[0133] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration - Peripheral power supply unit) The peripheral power supply unit 83 is a peripheral power supply means that supplies power supplied from a commercial power supply or a battery (not shown) to each unit of the peripheral device 80 .

[0134] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration - Peripheral side control unit) As shown in FIG. 8, the peripheral control unit 84 conceptually includes a setting unit 84a.

[0135] (Configuration - Details of peripheral device configuration - Peripheral side control unit - Setting unit) The setting unit 84a is a setting means that, when the obstacle detection unit 64 detects an obstacle, sets the control mode of the peripheral device 80 (specifically, the peripheral-side control unit 84) to the processing mode.

[0136] Here, the specific type of the control mode of the peripheral device 80 is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, the normal mode and the processing mode are applicable.

[0137] Of these, in embodiment 2, the "normal mode" is described as a mode for performing relay control to relay a predetermined signal received from an external device (for example, an open signal, close signal, stop signal, or setting signal including the opening / closing device identification information described later) to the opening / closing device 10.

[0138] In the second embodiment, the "processing mode" is explained as the second registration mode.

[0139] The "second registration mode" is a mode of the registration mode for executing a second registration process for registering opening / closing device identification information that uniquely identifies the opening / closing device 10 in the relay device.

[0140] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the peripheral device - Peripheral side memory unit) The peripheral side storage unit 85 is a peripheral side storage means that stores programs and various data (for example, switching device identification information) required for the operation of the peripheral device 80.

[0141] (control processing) Next, a control process executed by the peripheral control unit 84 of the peripheral device 80 configured as described above will be described.

[0142] This control process is a process for controlling the peripheral device 80. The timing for executing this control process is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, it will be described as being started after the power of the peripheral device 80 is turned on.

[0143] When the control process is started, as shown in FIG. 9, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 sets the control mode to the normal mode at SC1, and then determines whether the timing has come to switch the control mode to the second registration mode (hereinafter referred to as the "fourth switching timing").

[0144] The method for determining whether or not the fourth switching timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the obstacle detection unit 64 has detected an obstacle.

[0145] Specifically, after an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection section 64, a determination is made based on whether or not an input of an obstacle detection signal has been received from the opening / closing control unit 70, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, it is determined that the fourth switching timing has arrived, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has not been received, it is determined that the fourth switching timing has not arrived. However, without being limited to this, for example, a determination may be made based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, pressing a stop button or the like a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) has been received via the peripheral operation section 81 after the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, and if the predetermined operation has been received, it is determined that the fourth switching timing has arrived, and if the predetermined operation has not been received, it is determined that the fourth switching timing has not arrived.

[0146] As an example, when a user wishes to perform the second registration process, if the user presses the lower end of the opening-closing body 40 upward while the opening-closing control unit 74a has moved the opening-closing body 40 to the closed position, the obstacle detection unit 64 will detect the pressing as an obstacle. Then, an obstacle detection signal may be output from the obstacle detection unit 64, and the opening-closing control unit 74a may stop the closing movement of the opening-closing body 40 when the obstacle detection signal is received by the opening-closing control unit 70. Alternatively, the setting unit 84a may determine that the fourth switching timing has arrived when the obstacle detection signal is received via the opening-closing control unit 70.

[0147] If the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 determines that the fourth switching timing has arrived (SC1, Yes), it sets the control mode to the second registration mode and starts the second registration process (SC2). On the other hand, if it determines that the fourth switching timing has not arrived (SC1, No), it proceeds to SC3.

[0148] In the second embodiment, after the second registration process of SC2 is executed, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 sets the control mode to the normal mode and transitions to SC1. Details of the second registration process (SC2) will be described later.

[0149] By performing the processes of SC1 and SC2, the control mode can be set to the registration mode (specifically, the second registration mode) based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 64, and the registration mode can be set easily and quickly.

[0150] At SC3, the peripheral-side control unit 84 of the peripheral device 80 determines whether or not the timing for performing relay processing (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as "relay timing") has arrived.

[0151] The method for determining whether or not this relay timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not input of a predetermined signal (for example, an open signal, a close signal, a stop signal, or a setting signal) has been received from an external device or the opening and closing device 10. Here, if input of the predetermined signal has been received, it is determined that the relay timing has arrived, and if input of the predetermined signal has not been received, it is determined that the relay timing has not arrived.

[0152] Then, if the peripheral side control unit 84 of the peripheral device 80 determines that the relay timing has arrived (SC3, Yes), it proceeds to SC4, and if it determines that the relay timing has not arrived (SC3, No), it proceeds to SC1.

[0153] At SC4, the peripheral side control unit 84 of the peripheral device 80 executes relay processing for carrying out the above relay control, and then proceeds to SC1, and thereafter similarly repeats the processing from SC1 to SC4.

[0154] The specific processing content of this relay processing is arbitrary, but in embodiment 2, when a predetermined signal is received at SC3, it is determined whether the opening / closing device identification information included in the predetermined signal matches any of the opening / closing device identification information registered (stored) in the peripheral side memory unit 85, and if it does not match any of the above opening / closing device identification information, the predetermined signal is not transmitted, but if it matches any of the above opening / closing device identification information, the predetermined signal is transmitted.

[0155] (Control process - Second registration process) Next, the second registration process (SC2) in FIG. 9 will be described.

[0156] When the second registration process is started, as shown in FIG. 10, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 in SD1 determines whether or not the opening / closing device identification information has been acquired.

[0157] The method for acquiring this opening / closing device identification information is arbitrary, but in embodiment 2, it is acquired by receiving a signal (hereinafter referred to as a "registration signal") containing the opening / closing device identification information transmitted from the opening / closing device 10.

[0158] Furthermore, the method for transmitting the registration signal in the opening and closing device 10 is arbitrary, but for example, it may be possible to determine whether or not a predetermined transmission condition is satisfied, and not transmit the registration signal if the predetermined transmission condition is not satisfied, but transmit the registration signal if the predetermined transmission condition is satisfied.

[0159] Here, the "predetermined transmission condition" refers to, for example, the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40 being in a specific state, or / and a predetermined operation being accepted via the opening / closing side operation unit 61, and as an example, it may be that the opening / closing state of the opening / closing body 40 is in a fully open state and the release button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 is pressed for 10 seconds.

[0160] Then, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 transitions to SD2 if it determines that the opening / closing device identification information has been acquired (SD1, Yes), and transitions to SD3 if it determines that the opening / closing device identification information has not been acquired (SD1, No).

[0161] In SD2, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 executes a process for registering the opening / closing device identification information in the peripheral device 80 (hereinafter referred to as "registration process"), and then returns to the control process of FIG.

[0162] The specific processing contents of this registration processing are arbitrary, but in the second embodiment, the opening / closing device identification information acquired by SD1 is registered in the peripheral-side storage unit 85 of the peripheral device 80 without receiving input of a predetermined signal from the external device or the opening / closing device 10. However, without being limited to this, for example, the opening / closing device identification information acquired by SD1 may be registered in the peripheral-side storage unit 85 of the peripheral device 80 by receiving input of a predetermined signal (for example, a registration signal indicating an instruction to register the opening / closing device identification information) from the external device or the opening / closing device 10. Note that, for example, the opening / closing device identification information registered in the peripheral-side storage unit 85 may be transmitted to the external device so that it can also be registered in the external device.

[0163] In SD3, the setting unit 84a of the peripheral device 80 determines whether or not the conditions for canceling the setting of the second registration mode (processing mode) are met.

[0164] While the method for determining whether or not the cancellation condition is satisfied is arbitrary, in the second embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the start of processing of SD1, whether or not a cancellation signal for canceling the setting of the second registration mode has been received from an external device or the opening / closing device 10, whether or not a cancellation operation input for canceling the setting of the second registration mode has been accepted via the peripheral operation unit 81, or whether or not a predetermined signal input has been accepted from an external device or the opening / closing device 10. Here, if the predetermined time has elapsed, if the cancellation signal has been received, if the cancellation operation input has been accepted, or if the predetermined signal input has been accepted, it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied; and if the predetermined time has not elapsed, if the cancellation signal has not been received, if the cancellation operation input has not been accepted, or if the predetermined signal input has not been accepted, it is determined that the cancellation condition is not satisfied.

[0165] 9 (for example, if it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied because the input of the predetermined signal has been received, the control mode may be set to the normal mode and then the process may proceed to SC4). On the other hand, if it is determined that the cancellation condition is not satisfied (SD3, No), the process proceeds to SD1, and thereafter the processes from SD1 to SD3 are similarly repeated.

[0166] By processing SD3 in this manner, the second registration mode (processing mode) setting can be automatically canceled when the cancellation conditions are met, thereby preventing processing related to the opening and closing device 10 (specifically, registration processing) from being executed against the user's intention.

[0167] Furthermore, by such second registration processing, the opening and closing device identification information can be registered in the peripheral device 80, and the relay processing of SC4 can be executed based on the operation signal output from the registered peripheral device 80.

[0168] By the control processing described above, the processing mode can be set easily and quickly, similar to the control processing according to embodiment 1, and the control mode of the peripheral device 80 can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing machine 50, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system 100.

[0169] (Effects of the second embodiment) Thus, according to embodiment 2, the control system 1 is provided with a setting unit 84a that sets the control mode of the peripheral device 80 to a processing mode that executes processing related to the opening and closing device 10 when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64. Therefore, compared to the conventional technology (technology in which the control mode is switched in a shutter device having a brakeless opening and closing mechanism by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), the processing mode can be set more easily and quickly, and the control mode of the opening and closing device 10 can be switched regardless of the type of opening and closing mechanism 50, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system 100.

[0170] In addition, the setting unit 84a sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64, so that the second registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system 100.

[0171] Third Embodiment Next, a control system according to a third embodiment will be described. In this third embodiment, the peripheral device is a remote control device, and the processing mode is a push-off operation mode, which will be described later. However, the configuration and processing according to the third embodiment are the same as those according to the first embodiment unless otherwise specified, and the same configuration and processing will be omitted from description by using the same names or symbols as those used in the first embodiment as necessary.

[0172] (composition) First, the configuration of the control system according to the third embodiment will be described.

[0173] As shown in Fig. 11, the control system 200 according to the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the control system 1 according to the first embodiment (note that one peripheral device 80 is provided in the periphery of the opening and closing device 10). However, the details of the configuration of the opening and closing side control unit 70 have been improved as described below.

[0174] (Configuration - Details of the configuration of the opening / closing control unit) Next, the configuration of the opening / closing control unit 70 will be described in detail.

[0175] The opening / closing control unit 70 according to the third embodiment has substantially the same configuration as the opening / closing control unit 70 according to the first embodiment.

[0176] Here, the specific types of control modes of the opening and closing device 10 (specifically, the opening and closing side control section 74) are arbitrary, but in the third embodiment, the normal mode, processing mode, and limit setting mode are applicable.

[0177] Of these, the "normal mode" will be described in the third embodiment as a mode for controlling the opening and closing of the opening / closing body 40 by the self-holding operation.

[0178] In addition, in the third embodiment, the "processing mode" will be described as a push-off operation mode.

[0179] The "push-off operation mode" is a mode for executing a push-off operation process that moves the opening / closing body 40 between the open and close positions only while an input of an operation signal from the peripheral device 80 is being accepted.

[0180] (control processing) Next, a control process executed by the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing device 10 configured as above will be described.

[0181] This control process is a process for controlling the switching device 10. The timing for executing this control process is arbitrary, but in the third embodiment, it will be described as being started after the switching device 10 is powered on.

[0182] When the control process is started, as shown in Figure 12, in SE1, the setting unit 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 sets the control mode to normal mode and then determines whether the timing has arrived to switch the control mode to push-off operation mode (hereinafter referred to as the "fifth switching timing").

[0183] The method for determining whether or not the fifth switching timing has arrived is arbitrary, but in the third embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not the obstacle detection unit 64 has detected an obstacle.

[0184] Specifically, the determination may be made based on whether or not an input of an obstacle detection signal has been received from the obstacle detection unit 64, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, it may be determined that the fifth switching timing has arrived, and if the input of the obstacle detection signal has not been received, it may be determined that the fifth switching timing has not arrived. However, without being limited to this, for example, the determination may be made based on whether or not a predetermined operation (for example, pressing a stop button or the like a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period of time) has been received via the opening / closing-side operation unit 61 after the input of the obstacle detection signal has been received, and if the predetermined operation has been received, it may be determined that the fifth switching timing has arrived, and if the predetermined operation has not been received, it may be determined that the fifth switching timing has not arrived.

[0185] As an example, when a user wishes to execute the push-off operation process, if the user presses the lower end of the opening-closing body 40 upward while the opening-closing control unit 74a has moved the opening-closing body 40 to the closed position, the obstacle detection unit 64 detects the pressing as an obstacle. Then, an obstacle detection signal is output from the obstacle detection unit 64, and upon receiving the input of the obstacle detection signal, the opening-closing control unit 74a may stop the closing movement of the opening-closing body 40 and determine that the fifth switching timing has arrived.

[0186] If it is determined that the fifth switching timing has arrived (SE1, Yes), the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 stops the closing movement by a touch-up operation or a touch-stop operation, then sets the control mode to the push-off operation mode and starts the push-off operation process (SE2).On the other hand, if it is determined that the fifth switching timing has not arrived (SE1, No), the process proceeds to SE3.

[0187] In the third embodiment, after the push-off operation process of SE2 is executed, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 sets the control mode to the normal mode, and the process transitions to SE1. The details of the push-off operation process (SE2) will be described later.

[0188] By performing the processes in SE1 and SE2, the control mode can be set to the push-through operation mode based on the detection result of the obstacle detection unit 64, and the push-through operation mode can be set easily and quickly.

[0189] In SE3, the opening / closing control section 74 of the opening / closing control unit 70 determines whether or not the timing for performing a first opening / closing process (hereinafter referred to as "first opening / closing timing") described below has arrived.

[0190] While any method can be used to determine whether this first opening / closing timing has arrived, in the third embodiment, the determination is made based on whether an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal has been received when the fully open position and the fully closed position are set. In particular, for an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal received as input from the peripheral device 80, the determination is also made as to whether the remote control device identification information included in the received signal is remote control device identification information that has been registered in the opening / closing side memory section 75 of the opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0191] Here, if the input of the above-mentioned open signal or the like is accepted (if the input of the open signal or the like is from the peripheral device 80, the input of the open signal or the like is accepted and the remote control device identification information included in the open signal or the like is registered remote control device identification information), it is determined that the first opening / closing timing has arrived. On the other hand, if the input of the above-mentioned open signal or the like is not accepted (if the input of the open signal or the like is from the peripheral device 80, the input of the open signal or the like is not accepted or the remote control device identification information included in the accepted open signal or the like is not registered remote control device identification information), it is determined that the first opening / closing timing has not arrived.

[0192] Then, if the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the first opening / closing timing has arrived (SE3, Yes), it proceeds to SE4, and if it determines that the first opening / closing timing has not arrived (SE3, No), it proceeds to SE1.

[0193] In SE4, the opening / closing control unit 74a of the opening / closing side control unit 70 executes a first opening / closing process to control the opening / closing of the opening / closing body 40 by the self-holding operation, and then transitions to SE1, and similarly repeats the processes from SE1 to SE4.

[0194] The specific processing contents of this first opening / closing process are arbitrary, but are as follows in embodiment 3. Note that the first opening / closing process will be described assuming that the fully open position and the fully closed position are set.

[0195] That is, when SE3 receives an input of a close signal or an open signal, the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moved to close or open by the opening / closing device 50. Specifically, after SE3 receives an input of a close signal or an open signal, the opening / closing body 40 can be electrically moved to close or open without the user having to operate the close button or open button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 or the peripheral device 80, so that the opening / closing body 40 continues to move to close or open even when the acceptance of input of the close button or open button stops.

[0196] Furthermore, when the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moving to close or open, if the input of a stop signal is received, the opening / closing device 50 stops the closing or opening movement.

[0197] (Control processing - Push-off operation processing) Next, the push-off operation process (SE2) in FIG. 12 will be described.

[0198] When the push-off operation process is initiated, as shown in Figure 13, in SF1 the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines whether the timing has arrived to perform the second opening / closing process described below (hereinafter referred to as the "second opening / closing timing").

[0199] While the method for determining whether or not this second opening / closing timing has arrived is arbitrary, in the third embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal has been received when the fully open position and the fully closed position have been set, in a manner similar to the processing in SE3. In particular, for an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal received as input from the peripheral device 80, the determination is also made as to whether or not the remote control device identification information included in the received signal is remote control device identification information that has been registered in the opening / closing side memory section 75 of the opening / closing side control unit 70.

[0200] Then, if the opening / closing side control unit 74 of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the second opening / closing timing has arrived (SF1, Yes), it transitions to SF2, and if it determines that the second opening / closing timing has not arrived (SF1, No), it transitions to SF3.

[0201] In SF2, the opening / closing control section 74a of the opening / closing side control unit 70 executes the second opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the opening / closing body 40 by the push-off operation.

[0202] The specific processing contents of this second opening / closing process are arbitrary, but are as follows in embodiment 3. Note that the second opening / closing process will be described assuming that the fully open position and the fully closed position are set.

[0203] That is, when a close signal or an open signal is received in SF1, the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moved to close or open by the opening / closing device 50. Specifically, when a close signal or an open signal is received in SF1, the opening / closing body 40 is moved to close or open only while the input of the close signal or the open signal is being received (that is, the opening / closing body 40 is moved to close or open while the open button or the close button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 or the peripheral side operation unit 81 is pressed with a finger, and the opening / closing movement or the opening movement of the opening / closing body 40 is stopped while the open button or the close button of the opening / closing side operation unit 61 or the peripheral device 80 is released).

[0204] Furthermore, when the opening / closing body 40 is electrically moving to close or open, if the input of a stop signal is received, the opening / closing device 50 stops the closing or opening movement.

[0205] In SF3, the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines whether or not the conditions for canceling the setting of the push-off operation mode (processing mode) are satisfied.

[0206] The method for determining whether or not the cancellation condition is satisfied is arbitrary, but in the third embodiment, the determination is made based on whether or not a predetermined time (e.g., 30 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the processing of SF1, whether or not a cancellation signal for canceling the setting of the push-off operation mode has been received from the external device or peripheral device 80, or whether or not input of a cancellation operation for canceling the setting of the push-off operation mode has been accepted via the opening / closing side operation unit 61. Here, if the predetermined time has elapsed, if the cancellation signal has been received, or if input of the cancellation operation has been accepted, it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied, and if the predetermined time has not elapsed, if the cancellation signal has not been received, or if input of the cancellation operation has not been accepted, it is determined that the cancellation condition is not satisfied.

[0207] If the setting section 74b of the opening / closing side control unit 70 determines that the cancellation condition is satisfied (SF3, Yes), it returns to the control process of Fig. 12. On the other hand, if it determines that the cancellation condition is not satisfied (SF3, No), it transitions to SF1, and thereafter repeats the processes from SF1 to SF3 in the same manner.

[0208] By processing SF3 in this manner, the push-off operation mode (processing mode) setting can be automatically canceled when the cancellation conditions are met, thereby preventing processing related to the peripheral device 80 (specifically, the second opening / closing processing) from being executed against the user's intention.

[0209] Furthermore, such a push-through operation process enables the opening and closing of the opening-closing body 40 to be controlled by the push-through operation. Therefore, the opening and closing of the opening-closing body 40 is controlled by the user operating the various buttons of the opening-closing side operation unit 61 or the peripheral side operation unit 81 while visually checking for the presence or absence of an obstacle, so that the opening and closing of the opening-closing body 40 can be controlled safely.

[0210] The control process described above allows the processing mode to be set easily and quickly, similarly to the control process according to the first embodiment, and allows the control mode of the opening / closing device 10 to be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing machine 50, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system 200. Furthermore, the first opening / closing process and the second opening / closing process can be switched depending on the usage situation, making it possible to control the opening and closing of the opening / closing body 40 according to the needs of the user.

[0211] (Effects of the Third Embodiment) Thus, according to embodiment 3, the setting unit 74b sets the control mode of the opening and closing device 10 to the push-off operation mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection unit 64, so that the push-off operation mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system 200.

[0212] [III] Modifications to the embodiment Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the specific configurations and means of the present invention can be modified and improved as desired within the scope of the technical ideas of the inventions set forth in the claims. Such modifications will be described below.

[0213] (About the problem to be solved and the effects of the invention) First, the problems that the invention aims to solve and the effects of the invention are not limited to those described above, and the present invention may solve problems that are not described above or achieve effects that are not described above, or may solve only some of the problems that are described or achieve only some of the effects that are described.

[0214] (Regarding decentralization and integration) Furthermore, the electrical components described above are merely functional concepts and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution or integration of each component is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of the components can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc. Furthermore, the term "device" in this application is not limited to a single device but also includes a configuration consisting of multiple devices. For example, the opening / closing control unit 70 according to the first embodiment may be distributed among multiple devices configured to be able to communicate with each other, with the opening / closing control unit 74 provided in some of the multiple devices and the opening / closing memory unit 75 provided in another of the multiple devices.

[0215] (shape, numbers, structure, time series) The components illustrated in the embodiments and drawings may be modified and improved as desired within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention in terms of shape, numerical value, or the structure or chronological relationship of multiple components.

[0216] (About the obstacle detection section) In the above first to third embodiments, the obstacle detection unit 64 is described as being configured using an overload detection sensor, but this is not limiting and the obstacle detection unit 64 may be configured as, for example, a seat panel switch provided on the seat panel 42.

[0217] (Regarding peripheral devices) In the above embodiments 1 and 3, it has been explained that the peripheral device 80 is configured using a remote control for an opening and closing device, etc., but this is not limited to this and may be configured using, for example, a known mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone).

[0218] (Regarding the first registration process) In the above embodiment 1, it was explained that the processing of SB5 is executed in the first registration processing, but this is not limited to this, and for example, the processing of SB5 may be omitted (the same applies to the processing of SD3 in the second registration processing and SF3 in the push-off operation processing).

[0219] Furthermore, in the above-described first embodiment, it has been described that SB1 and SB2 are executed in the first registration process, but this is not limiting, and for example, SB1 and SB2 may be omitted.

[0220] In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, it has been described that whether or not the cancellation condition is satisfied is determined only in the processing of SB5, but this is not limiting. For example, in addition to the processing of SB5, it may be determined whether or not the cancellation condition is satisfied when it is determined that the third switching timing has not arrived. In this case, the cancellation condition may be that a predetermined time (e.g., five minutes) has elapsed since the provisional registration processing was executed in SB2 without receiving the input of the second switching signal, or that the input of an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal has been received.

[0221] (Regarding the second registration process) In the second embodiment, SD1 is executed in the second registration process, but this is not limiting. For example, if the obstacle detection signal includes opening / closing device identification information, SD1 may be omitted, and the opening / closing device identification information included in the obstacle detection signal may be registered in the peripheral-side storage unit 85 of the peripheral device 80 in SD2.

[0222] (Regarding cancellation conditions) In the first embodiment, the release condition is described as a predetermined time (e.g., one minute) having elapsed since it was determined that the first switching timing had arrived in SA1 without the input of the second switching signal being accepted, or an input of an open signal, a close signal, or a stop signal being accepted, but is not limited thereto. For example, the release condition may be a predetermined time (e.g., five minutes) having elapsed since it was determined that the first switching timing had arrived in SA1, regardless of whether the input of the second switching signal was accepted.

[0223] (Addendum) The control system of Appendix 1 is a control system comprising an opening / closing device installed at an opening of a building, and a peripheral device installed around the opening / closing device and capable of communicating with the opening / closing device, wherein the opening / closing device comprises an opening / closing body that opens and closes the opening, an obstacle detection means that detects obstacles that hinder the opening / closing movement of the opening / closing body, and an opening / closing control means that opens and closes the opening / closing body based on the detection result of the obstacle detection means, and the control system comprises a setting means that, when detected by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device.

[0224] The control system of Appendix 2 is the control system described in Appendix 1, wherein the setting means determines whether or not a cancellation condition for canceling the setting of the processing mode is satisfied after the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device is set to the processing mode, and cancels the setting of the processing mode if it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied.

[0225] The control system of Appendix 3 is the control system described in Appendix 1 or 2, wherein the processing mode is a registration mode for executing a registration process for registering identification information that uniquely identifies either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device in the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device, and the setting means sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to the registration mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means.

[0226] The control system of Appendix 4 is the control system described in Appendix 3, wherein the peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening / closing device, the registration mode is a first registration mode for executing a first registration process for registering remote control device identification information that uniquely identifies the remote control device in the opening / closing device, and the setting means sets the control mode of the opening / closing device to the first registration mode when triggered by the obstacle detection means detecting the obstacle.

[0227] The control system of Appendix 5 is the control system described in Appendix 4, wherein the first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode for accepting switching to a temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device, the temporary registration mode, and a final registration mode for finally registering the remote control device identification information temporarily registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device.

[0228] The control system of Appendix 6 is the control system described in Appendix 3, wherein the peripheral device is a relay device that relays a predetermined signal received from an external device to the opening / closing device, the registration mode is a second registration mode for executing a second registration process that registers opening / closing device identification information that uniquely identifies the opening / closing device in the relay device, and the setting means sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when triggered by the detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detection means.

[0229] The control system of Appendix 7 is a control system described in Appendix 1 or 2, in which the peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely operating the opening / closing device, the processing mode is a push-off operation mode for executing a push-off operation process that causes the opening / closing body to move open or closed only while an input of an operation signal is accepted from the remote control device, and the setting means sets the control mode of the opening / closing device to the push-off operation mode when triggered by the detection of the obstacle by the obstacle detection means.

[0230] (Effect of supplementary notes) According to the control system described in Appendix 1, the control system is equipped with a setting means that, when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode that executes processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device.Therefore, compared to the conventional technology (a technology in which the control mode is switched in a shutter device having a brakeless opening / closing device by turning the power of the shutter device on and off and manually moving the shutter curtain open and closed), the processing mode can be set more easily and quickly, and the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device can be switched regardless of the type of opening / closing device, thereby improving the usability and versatility of the control system.

[0231] According to the control system described in Appendix 2, after the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device is set to the processing mode, the setting means determines whether the cancellation condition for canceling the setting of the processing mode is met, and if it is determined that the cancellation condition is met, the setting of the processing mode is canceled.Therefore, when the cancellation condition is met, the setting of the processing mode can be automatically canceled, and it is possible to avoid processing related to either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device being executed against the user's intention.

[0232] According to the control system described in Appendix 3, the setting means sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to the registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0233] According to the control system described in Appendix 4, the setting means sets the control mode of the opening and closing device to the first registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the first registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0234] According to the control system described in Appendix 5, the first registration mode includes a pre-registration mode for accepting switching to the temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device, a temporary registration mode, and a final registration mode for permanently registering the remote control device identification information temporarily registered in the temporary registration mode in the opening and closing device, thereby making it possible to suppress erroneous registration of the remote control device identification information and to accurately execute the first registration process.

[0235] According to the control system described in Appendix 6, the setting means sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the second registration mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system.

[0236] According to the control system described in Appendix 7, the setting means sets the control mode of the opening and closing device to the push-off operation mode when an obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means, so that the push-off operation mode can be set easily and quickly, further improving the usability of the control system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0237] 1. Control System 2 Opening 3 Wiring 10 Switchgear 20 Storage area 30 guide rail 40 Opening and closing body 41 Slats 42 Seat board 50 Opening and Closing Machine 60 Opening and closing control system 61 Opening / closing operation section 62 Position detection unit 63 Rotation speed detection unit 64 Obstacle detection unit 70 Opening and closing control unit 71 First opening / closing side communication unit 72 Second opening / closing side communication unit 73 Opening and closing side power supply unit 74 Opening and closing control section 74a Opening and closing control section 74b Setting section 75 Opening and closing side memory section 80 Peripheral Devices 81 Peripheral operation unit 82 Peripheral communication unit 83 Peripheral power supply unit 84 Peripheral control section 84a Settings section 85 Peripheral memory unit 100 Control System 200 Control System

Claims

1. A control system including: an opening / closing device provided at an opening of a building; and a peripheral device provided around the opening / closing device and capable of communicating with the opening / closing device, The opening and closing device is an opening / closing body that opens and closes the opening; an obstacle detection means for detecting an obstacle that may hinder the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing body; an opening / closing control means for moving the opening / closing body to open or close based on the detection result of the obstacle detection means, the control system includes a setting means for setting, when triggered by the obstacle detection means having detected the obstacle, a control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode for executing processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device; the processing mode is a registration mode for executing a registration process for registering identification information that uniquely identifies either the opening and closing device or the peripheral device in the other of the opening and closing device or the peripheral device; the setting means sets the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to the registration mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means as a trigger. Control system.

2. The setting means After the control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device is set to the processing mode, it is determined whether a cancellation condition for canceling the setting of the processing mode is satisfied; If it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied, the setting of the processing mode is cancelled. The control system of claim 1 .

3. The peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening and closing device, the registration mode is a first registration mode for executing a first registration process for registering remote control device identification information that uniquely identifies the remote control device in the opening and closing device; the setting means sets the control mode of the opening / closing device to the first registration mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means as a trigger.

3. A control system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The first registration mode is a pre-registration mode for accepting switching to a temporary registration mode for temporarily registering the remote control device identification information in the opening and closing device; the temporary registration mode; a final registration mode for final registration of the remote control device identification information provisionally registered in the temporary registration mode to the opening and closing device, The control system of claim 3 .

5. The peripheral device is a relay device that relays a predetermined signal received from an external device to the opening and closing device, the registration mode is a second registration mode for executing a second registration process of registering opening / closing device identification information that uniquely identifies the opening / closing device in the relay device, the setting means sets the control mode of the relay device to the second registration mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means.

3. A control system according to claim 1 or 2.

6. A control system comprising an opening / closing device provided at an opening of a building, and a peripheral device provided around the opening / closing device and capable of communicating with the opening / closing device, The opening and closing device is an opening / closing body that opens and closes the opening; an obstacle detection means for detecting an obstacle that may hinder the opening and closing movement of the opening and closing body; an opening / closing control means for moving the opening / closing body to open or close based on the detection result of the obstacle detection means, the control system includes a setting means for setting, when triggered by the obstacle detection means having detected the obstacle, a control mode of either the opening / closing device or the peripheral device to a processing mode for executing processing related to the other of the opening / closing device or the peripheral device; the peripheral device is a remote control device for remotely controlling the opening and closing device, the processing mode is a push-off operation mode for executing a push-off operation process for moving the opening / closing body to open or close only while an input of an operation signal is being received from the remote control device, the setting means sets the control mode of the opening and closing device to the push-off operation mode when the obstacle is detected by the obstacle detection means. Control system.

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