Management systems, etc.

Abstract

To provide a management system for shortening a time period from the detection to resolution of an abnormality.SOLUTION: A management system 1 of a building or the like comprises: a control section for controlling an external apparatus 23 including a sensor compatible with a facility apparatus of the building or the like; and an edge terminal 2 communicable with the Internet. There are provided a plurality of pairs of the facility apparatus and the edge terminal 2. A server 3 includes server acquisition means 10 for acquiring actuation information of the facility apparatus from the external apparatus 23. A user terminal 4 includes display means 13 for acquiring the actuation information from the server 3 and displaying the information on a display section 4a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a management system for building management facilities, and more particularly to a management system for firefighting facilities, water supply and drainage facilities, and telecommunications facilities in buildings and apartment buildings. [Background technology]

[0002] Buildings and apartment buildings have traditionally been equipped with automatic fire alarm systems. These systems consist of multiple detectors installed in different locations throughout the building to detect fires caused by smoke, heat, and other factors, and a fire receiver connected to these detectors. These fire receivers are equipped with light-emitting elements to alert the building of the detectors' detections. Therefore, in the event of a fire, building managers and disaster prevention personnel can visually identify the location of the fire by checking which light-emitting element on the fire receiver has illuminated.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses an emergency broadcasting system, which, in the event of a fire, uses an emergency broadcasting device to make an emergency broadcast using a voice alarm from speakers installed in the broadcasting area. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-056368 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] As shown in Figure 2, information about abnormalities and other issues issued by the alarm panel in the building management equipment is reported to the security company, but not to the condominium board, building management company, maintenance company, etc. For example, the security company may notify the information by phone. Furthermore, because security companies monitor multiple buildings, they usually do not have access to all the information from the centralized equipment in a single building. Representative information from the apartment building alarm panel that can be abbreviated to an extent that it can be understood is transmitted to the security company via the alarm panel for the security company. As a result, security guards tend not to be able to identify specific problems until they arrive at the scene, and it takes time from detecting an abnormality to resolving it.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a management system that shortens the time it takes from detecting an abnormality to resolving it. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (1) The management system of the present invention has a control unit that controls external devices including sensors corresponding to facility equipment in a building or the like, and is equipped with an edge terminal that can communicate with the Internet, The system is characterized in that a plurality of sets of the facility equipment and the edge terminal are provided.

[0008] (2) Such a management system preferably further comprises a server capable of communicating with the Internet, and the server preferably comprises server acquisition means for acquiring operation information of the facility equipment from the external device.

[0009] (3) The system further includes a user terminal capable of communicating with the Internet, It is preferable that the user terminal includes a display means for acquiring the operation information from the server and displaying it on a display unit.

[0010] (4) It is also preferable that the user terminal is provided with a user acquisition means for acquiring user-submitted information input by a user, the server acquisition means acquires the user-submitted information, and the display means displays the user-submitted information acquired from the server.

[0011] (5) Preferably, the user acquisition means acquires command information given by a user to the control unit, and the edge terminal includes command acquisition means for acquiring the command information.

[0012] In the embodiment, the "server acquisition means" corresponds to S4 (see FIG. 5). In the embodiment, the "display means" corresponds to S7 (see FIG. 5). "User acquisition means" corresponds to S5 (see FIG. 4) and R4 (see FIG. 7) in the embodiment. "Instruction acquisition means" corresponds to T4 (see FIG. 9) in the embodiment.

[0013] "Operation information" is information that includes the amount of operation and whether or not an item is operating. For example, if the lighting of a lamp indicates whether or not an item is operating, this is image / video information, and if the lighting of a lamp indicates whether or not an item is operating, this is sound information. This concept includes information that can be converted into these. "Command information" includes commands to the control unit, and commands to external devices via the control unit. It is a concept that includes information that can be converted into these. "User-submitted information" refers to information posted by users, and is a concept that includes information that can be converted into such information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The building management system of the present invention can easily manage management facilities. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a building management system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a conventional building management system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a building management system according to the present invention. [Figure 4]FIG. 4a is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an edge terminal and a user terminal, and FIG. 4b is a schematic diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a server. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a schematic flow diagram showing an example of a management method for a building management system. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the data structure of history information. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic flow showing an example of what happens when an abnormality occurs. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the data structure of the abnormality table. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic flow chart showing another example of a management method for a management system for a building or the like. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of an external device. [Figure 11] FIG. 11a is a schematic diagram showing an example of the structure of an external device, and FIG. 11b is a schematic diagram showing another example of the external device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] [1. Brief description] (Management system for building equipment, etc. 1) First, using Figure 1, we will explain the management equipment of a building that uses the building management system (hereinafter referred to as the system) of the present invention. Figure 1 shows system 1. A user 24 of system 1 is shown in the upper right corner of Figure 1, bounded by a two-dot chain line. On the other side of the two-dot chain line is building management equipment 20. User 24 carries a user terminal 5, which will be described later, and can check the status of management equipment 20 via a communication network 29.

[0017] (Communication Network 29) The communication network 29 is connected to the Internet. It includes an intranet and a communication network using wired or wireless communication. Examples of wireless communication include Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and LPWA (Low Power Wide Area). LPWA may use LTE (registered trademark) or a frequency band that does not require a license.

[0018] (User 24) Users 24 include, for example, a security company 25, a maintenance company 26, a condominium management company 27, and a condominium board of directors 28. Note that in some cases, two or all of the security company 25, maintenance company 26, and condominium management company 27 are run by a single company, in which case they will be explained as separate departments.

[0019] (Buildings and management facilities 20) Target buildings include, for example, apartment buildings, buildings, schools, hospitals, elderly care facilities, and lodging facilities. The management facilities 20 of these buildings broadly include disaster prevention facilities, electrical facilities, heating, cooling, and air conditioning facilities, water supply and drainage sanitary facilities, and security facilities, and more detailed facilities include elevator facilities and firefighting facilities. These facilities generally include facility devices 21 (see the bottom of Figure 1) installed at multiple sites. Among these, the device that centrally manages these facility devices 21 is called central facility device 22 (see the left side of Figure 1). In this embodiment, a measuring device that measures physical quantities related to the building is shown on the lower left as facility equipment 21, and a water supply pump is shown on the right of the same row. An alarm panel for an apartment building is shown on the upper left as central facility equipment 22.

[0020] (Equipment 21) The facility equipment 21 is a water supply pump, an emergency bell, a voice alarm device, a solenoid valve, etc. The facility equipment 21 is equipped with a sensing and measuring mechanism 21a or a driving mechanism 21b. The sensing and measuring mechanism 21a senses / measures a predetermined physical quantity in the environment where it is installed. For example, it may be a temperature sensor for detecting heat, a light receiving rate for detecting smoke, or any other conventionally known sensor. Among the equipment 21, those equipped with the sensing and measuring mechanism 21a include, for example, a smoke detector, a heat detector, a water level gauge, a weight scale, a proximity switch, and a photoelectric sensor. The driving mechanism 21b includes a motor, a speaker, a valve, and the like.

[0021] (Centralized equipment 22) The centralized equipment 22 is provided with a notification mechanism 22a that notifies the operating state of the sensing and measuring mechanism 21a or the driving mechanism 21b of a specific equipment 21. Here, the operating state refers to, for example, a sensing state and a non-sensing state for the sensing and measuring mechanism 21a, and to, for example, a driven state and a non-driven state for the driving mechanism 21b. Switching the operating state refers to switching the sensing mechanism and driving mechanism from one state to the other.

[0022] The alarm mechanism 22a notifies, for example, a change in state of the detection mechanism 21a of the facility equipment 21 from not detecting to detecting or vice versa, or a change in state of the drive mechanism 21b from not driving to driving or vice versa. The state change caused by the alarm mechanism 22a is made up of image information, sound information, and light information. For example, the alarm mechanism 22a may be an LCD panel or a display screen as image information, a speaker or a sound emitted from a bell as sound information, or an indicator light, LED light, or lamp as light information. Among the centralized facility equipment 22, receivers, alarm panels, etc., are equipped with the alarm mechanism 22a. For example, a fire receiver is an example of a receiver, and an alarm panel is an alarm panel for a water supply pump, etc.

[0023] (External device 29) In this embodiment, an external mechanism 29 is provided in the sensing and measuring mechanism 21a and driving mechanism 21b of the facility device 21, and the alarm mechanism 22a of the centralized facility device 22. The external device 29 acquires operating conditions based on sound, light, current, image, sound volume, and light amount. In this embodiment, in the facility device 21 on the lower left, the camera 23 acquires the value indicated by the needle of the detector 21a as image information. In the centralized facility device 22, the camera 23 acquires image information of an LED lamp serving as an alarm mechanism 22a. Furthermore, in the facility device 21 on the lower right, the detector 23 detects the rotation of the pump as an electrical signal.

[0024] [2.Detailed explanation] (System 1) Next, a system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described using the functional block diagram of Fig. 3 in addition to Fig. 1. The system 1 shown in Fig. 1 comprises an edge terminal 2 installed, for example, at a site or in a central control room, a server 3 communicably connected to the edge terminal 2 via the Internet or an intranet (communication network) 29 (see Fig. 1), and a user terminal 4 communicably connected to the server 3.

[0025] In this embodiment, the edge terminal 2 is, for example, a personal computer. The edge terminal 2 includes an acquisition means 5, a determination means 6, a command acquisition means 7, and an operation means 8. These constitute a control unit 9.

[0026] (Acquisition method 5) The acquisition means 5 acquires the operating state as operation information 6a. The operation information 6a is, for example, image information, sound information, measurement value information externally output from a detector, or light information. Note that the operation information 6a may be a combination of two or more of image information, sound information, measurement value information, and light information.

[0027] (Judgment means 6) The determination means 6 acquires operation information 6a and determines whether the device is operating or not. For example, the determination is made by comparing the operation information 6a with operation status information when the device is operating, and determining that the device is operating if the information matches within a predetermined range based on the determination condition 6c, and otherwise determining that the device is not operating. Conversely, the comparison may also determine that the device is not operating. As a result of the determination, abnormality information 6b indicating that an abnormality has occurred is sent to the server 3.

[0028] (Instruction acquisition means 7) The command acquisition means 7 acquires command information 14a as a result of input of a command from the user 24. The command information 14a is a command for the control unit 9 (operation means). Based on the command information 14a, the operation means 8 operates the acquisition means 5. In this embodiment, the command information 14a includes a command to acquire information, a setting of the length of time for acquisition, a setting of the date and time for acquisition, a setting of the number of times acquisition is to be performed, and further, an operation command to the external device 23.

[0029] (Operation means 8) The operating means 8 operates the acquiring means 5 and / or the external device 23 based on the command information 14a.

[0030] (Server 3) In this embodiment, the server 8 is, for example, a personal computer. The server 8 includes a server acquisition means 10, a storage unit 11, and a table creation means 12.

[0031] (Server acquisition method 10) The server acquisition means 10 acquires the operation information 6a and the abnormality information 6b along with the identification number of the edge terminal 2, and stores them as history information 10a in a history database (history DB) 15 (described later) in the storage unit 11. The identification number of the edge terminal 2 is linked to the facility device being monitored. The history DB 15 may store, for example, one or more of the following information: date, edge terminal, operation information, presence or absence of abnormality, abnormality information, person in charge, or an ID that can be replaced with such information. The anomaly information 6b is sent by push to the user terminal 4. It is preferable that the information is sent to all users or to pre-registered users 24. In this embodiment, for example, when the server 3 acquires the anomaly information 6b, a message to that effect is sent by push to the user terminal 4. The push transmission triggers the user terminal 4 to download an anomaly table 16, which will be described later, from the server 3 and display it on the display unit 4a.

[0032] (Table Creation Method 12) When an abnormality occurs in the facility device 21 or the centralized facility device 2, the table creation means 12 creates an abnormality table 16. The abnormality table 16 includes, for example, the abnormal location, the date, user-submitted information, or an identification number that can be replaced with such information. Even if no abnormality is detected, a current status table may be created (not shown) to indicate the current or most recent status of the facility devices 21 and centralized facility devices 22. The current status table contains at least the date and time and operation information 6a. The user 24 can download the current status table from the server 3 to the user terminal 4 and view it.

[0033] (Storage unit 11) The storage unit 11 stores a history DB 15 and an abnormality table 16. The data structures thereof will be described later.

[0034] (User terminal 4) In this embodiment, the user terminal 4 is, for example, a smartphone. The user terminal 4 includes a display unit 13 and a user acquisition unit 14. Note that the user terminal 4 may also be a tablet PC, a personal computer, or the like.

[0035] (Display section 4a) As the display unit 4a, for example, a device for displaying images such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), or an organic electroluminescence (EL) display is used.

[0036] (Display means 13) The display means 5 displays the abnormality table 16 and the like acquired from the server 8 on the display unit 4a.

[0037] (User Acquisition Method 14) The user acquisition means 14 acquires command information 14a and posted information 14b based on input from the user 24. The command information 14a includes the identification number of the edge terminal 2 in question.

[0038] [3. Hardware configuration] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the edge terminal 2 and the user terminal 4 will be described with reference to Fig. 4a. Furthermore, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 4b.

[0039] (Edge terminal 2 hardware configuration) As shown in FIG. 4a, the edge terminal 2 of this embodiment is, for example, a personal computer. The personal computer is equipped with a CPU 30. To the CPU 30, a memory (hereinafter referred to as a recording unit) 31, a connection port 33 for connecting / reading a recording device 32, etc., and a communication circuit 34 for communicating with the outside world via a network are connected via a bus line 35. The memory 31 stores, for example, a program 36 for an edge terminal for processing the system of the present invention, a browser program 37, and an OS 38 (operating system). Judgment condition 6c is also stored (see the two-dot chain line).

[0040] In this embodiment, the program 36 for the edge terminal operates in cooperation with the functions of the OS 38 and the browser program 37. Note that the program 36 for the edge terminal may operate independently without using the browser program 37 or the OS 38. The program 36 for the edge terminal, the browser program 37, and the OS 38 are installed in the memory 31 by the device 32 via the communication circuit 34 by downloading, for example, or via the connection port 33.

[0041] (Hardware configuration of user terminal 4) Next, we will explain the hardware configuration of the user terminal 4. For example, a smartphone is used as the user terminal 4. The hardware configuration of the user terminal 4 is almost the same as the hardware configuration of the edge terminal 2 described above, so the same parts are given the same reference numerals and their explanations will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 4 a, the user terminal 4 stores a program 36 a for the user terminal 4 in the memory 31 instead of the edge terminal program 36 .

[0042] (Server 3 hardware configuration) We will now explain the hardware configuration of the server 3. The hardware configuration of the server 3 is almost the same as the hardware configuration of the edge terminal 2 described above, so the same parts are given the same reference numerals and their explanation will be omitted. 4b, for example, a personal computer is used as the server 3 of this embodiment. A program 36b for the server is installed in the memory 31 of the server 3. A history DB 15 is also recorded.

[0043] In the above-described hardware configuration, the functions shown in FIG. 3 are realized, for example, using a CPU 30 and a program 36 for the edge terminal 2, a program 36a for the user terminal 4, or a program 36b for the server, but some or all of these may be sequence-controlled using a logic circuit such as a microcomputer, or a PLC (programmable logic controller).

[0044] [4. Monitoring method using System 1] (Preparation Process R1) The preparation process R1 is a process for installing various devices. First, the edge terminal 2 is installed near the equipment 21 to be monitored. It is preferable to have multiple pairs of edge terminal 2 and equipment 21. In this system 1, the edge terminal 2 uses a common device. It is retrofitted to the existing equipment 21. A sensor 23 is installed as an external device required to grasp the operating state of the facility equipment 21. In this embodiment, the sensor 23 is installed to monitor the driving state of the motor 21b of the water supply pump of the facility equipment 21 (see FIG. 1). The sensor 23 collects information on current values ​​and sound. An edge terminal 2 is installed near the facility equipment 21 and is connected to the sensor 23 so as to be able to communicate with it. It should be noted that a dedicated edge device 2 may be installed for each facility device 21, or there may be only one pair of edge terminal 2 and facility device 21 for the entire system 1.

[0045] (Management Method 40 using System 1) Next, a management method using the system 1 (hereinafter referred to as the management method) will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows a management method 40.

[0046] (S1) The CPU of the edge terminal 2 confirms that the date and time for the specified inspection has arrived.

[0047] (S2) The edge terminal 2 acquires the operation information 6a.

[0048] (S3) The operation information 6a is analyzed to determine whether there is an abnormality. Specifically, pre-registered operation information that is used as a reference for normal operation of the water supply pump 21 is read from the storage unit 2a of the edge terminal. The operation information is compared with the acquired operation information 6a. The comparison is made based on the judgment conditions 6c stored in the storage unit 2a, and it is determined that there has been a change in the information indicating the current value and / or sound, i.e., that an abnormality has occurred. If the external device 23 is a camera, it is determined by conventionally known image processing that there is a change in the image portion that indicates operation.

[0049] (Judgment condition 6c) The judgment condition 6c is that if the comparison shows that the operation information 6a has changed in a way that exceeds a predetermined first threshold, it is judged that an abnormality has occurred. If a change occurs that exceeds the second threshold at a threshold lower than the first threshold, it is estimated that the current state is normal but will become abnormal in the near future, and it is determined that maintenance is necessary.

[0050] (S4) The server 3 acquires the operation information 6a. At this time, if there is information indicating the need for maintenance and abnormality information 6b, these are acquired (see R1 in FIG. 7). Note that if the system is normal, it is possible not to acquire the operation information 6a.

[0051] (S5) The server 3 stores the operation information 6a, the maintenance requirement information, and the abnormality information 6b in the history DB 15 of the storage unit 11.

[0052] (Data structure of history DB15) Figure 6 shows the data structure of the history DB. The history DB 15 shown in the figure includes responsible user 15a, date and time 15b, facility equipment 15c, operation information 15d, abnormality information 15e, and judgment result 15f. Note that any information that can identify these contents may be stored, such as character strings, numbers, or an identification number (hereinafter referred to as ID) linked to the input content. Regarding the judgment results, a circle indicates good, an x ​​indicates abnormal, and a triangle indicates the need for maintenance. Note that value or character string information that can be converted into these symbols may also be used.

[0053] (S6) Returning to Fig. 5, the server 3 creates a table (not shown) showing the current status. For example, it creates a table in which the top row of the history information (latest status) is arranged for each facility device.

[0054] (S7) The user terminal 4 downloads a table showing the current situation and displays it on the display unit 4a.

[0055] (Processing when an abnormality occurs) Next, the processing to be performed when an abnormality occurs will be described with reference to Fig. 7. The processing from steps S1 to S5 is the same whether or not an abnormality occurs, so the description thereof will be omitted.

[0056] (R1, S4) If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, abnormality information 6b is sent together with operation information 6a to the server 3. The abnormality information 6b is information that notifies the user that an abnormality has occurred.

[0057] (R2) When the server 3 acquires the anomaly information 3, it creates an anomaly table 16.

[0058] (Data structure of Anomaly Table 16) Figure 8 shows the data structure of the anomaly table 16. The anomaly table 16 shown in the figure displays the location and type of anomaly as a title in the tag section 16a at the top left. The figure shows that an alarm has occurred in the water tank pump. If multiple anomalies have occurred, a window for each anomaly will be arranged, for example, overlapping. The leftmost row of the anomaly table 16 is a date and time section 16b that indicates the date and time when some event occurred, including the date and time when the anomaly occurred. The date and time when the anomaly occurred is displayed at the top, and responses to the anomaly are listed below in order. The top row of the anomaly table displays users 24. From left to right, there is a display area 16c for the condominium management company, an area 16d for the security company, an area 16e for the maintenance company, and an area 16f for the condominium board of directors. To the top right of each user's area is a confirmation area 16g. When the confirmation OK display lights up in color, it indicates that the colored user has confirmed the anomaly. The lighting may occur only when the first anomaly occurs, or it may be turned off each time a new event occurs and turned on each time the user confirms an event. Confirmation may be performed, for example, by displaying the information on the display unit 4a or by user input. The matrix section 16h, surrounded by the row of the date and time section 16b and the column of users, displays user-submitted information 14b. In the figure, the row for the condominium board of directors 16g displays a photo of the incident taken by a condominium resident. Next, the row for the security company 16d displays the arrival at the scene. After that, the row for the condominium management company 16c displays the security company's confirmation of the situation. That is, according to the anomaly table 16, it can be seen that the apartment building manager reported the occurrence of an anomaly along with an image, the security company rushed to the scene to check, and the apartment building management company received the report from the security company. From now on, the maintenance company will take action to resolve the anomaly.

[0059] (R3) Returning to FIG. 7, once the anomaly table 16 is created, a push message is sent to the user terminal 4 to inform the user that an anomaly has occurred.

[0060] (R4) When the user terminal 4 acquires the anomaly information 6b, it downloads the anomaly table 16 and displays it on the display unit 4a. At this time, the display unit 4a may display whether the download is possible or whether the download can be displayed. Note that the necessary data may be acquired from the server 3, and the anomaly table 16 may be created on the user terminal 4 side.

[0061] (R5) The user terminal 4 transmits user-submitted information 14a. For example, in FIG. 8, the row for the condominium board of directors 16f displays a photo of the scene taken by a resident of the condominium. The row for the security company 16d displays an indication of the arrival at the scene. Furthermore, the row for the condominium management company 16c displays an indication of the security company's confirmation of the situation. These correspond to user-submitted information 14a.

[0062] (Another embodiment 40a of the management method 40) Next, another embodiment of the management method will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 shows a management method 40a. The management method 40a is a method in which a command is sent from the user terminal 4 to the edge terminal 2.

[0063] (T1) The user terminal 4 transmits an ID, password, etc. to the server 3 and logs in. This is for issuing commands to the edge terminal 2 and / or the external device 23 by an authorized user.

[0064] (T2) The user terminal 4 designates the edge terminal 2 and inputs the command information 14a to be transmitted to the edge terminal 2.

[0065] (T3) The server 3 acquires the command information 14a and transmits the command information 14a to the specified edge terminal 2.

[0066] (T4) The edge terminal 2 acquires data from the external device 23 based on the command information 14a. Alternatively, the edge terminal 2 may issue a command to the external device 23 based on the command information 14a.

[0067] (T5) If there is command information 14a for the external device 23, the external device 23 is operated based on the command information 14a. For example, if the external device is a camera, a command to take a picture is issued.

[0068] [5. External devices of centralized control equipment 23] (Fire alarm 22) Next, another example of the external device 23 of the centralized control device 22 will be described. Fig. 10 shows a fire alarm 22 as a centralized control device. This fire alarm 22 is equipped with, for example, a plurality of light-emitting units 22a (alarm mechanisms) that correspond to specific locations. In the figure, text information specifying the location is written near the light-emitting units 22a. Light emitted by the light-emitting units 22a notifies the user that a fire has occurred at the location indicated by the corresponding text information. The light emitted by the light-emitting units 22a to indicate a fire can change from off to on, or the light color can change. For example, the color can change from green to red. In addition to the fire alarm 22, the alarm panel 22 may be an alarm panel for a water supply pump or the like.

[0069] (External device 23) Next, the external device 23 will be described. The external device 23 comprises a main body 41 and a plurality of sensors 43 connected to the main body 41 via signal lines 42. The main body 41 acquires activation information 6a from the sensors 43 at predetermined time intervals and transmits the information to the server 3. The sensors 43 are individually provided for all or some of the light-emitting units 22a of the fire alarm (or alarm panel) 22. The sensors 43 may be, for example, illuminance sensors equipped with phototransistors, or color sensors capable of outputting different color signals of RGB (red, green, blue). The activation information 6a may be, for example, a luminance value indicating luminance or each RGB value. Alternatively, the activation information 6a may be acquired based on changes in the luminance value or RGB value. Alternatively, the camera 23 may capture an image of the entire area so as to cover all of the light-emitting units 22a.

[0070] (Sensor 43) 11a is a side view showing an example of the configuration of the sensor 43. The sensor 43 includes a base 43a and a light receiving section 43b that is fixed to the base 43a and includes a light receiving element.

[0071] (Base 43a, light receiving portion 43b, opening 43c) The base 43a has an opening 43c formed in a portion corresponding to the light emitting portion 22a. The surface of the base 43a facing the light emitting portion 22a is provided with a light receiving portion 43b.

[0072] For example, when a luminance value is output from the sensor 43, the determination means 6 determines that the light-emitting unit 22a has emitted light if the luminance value exceeds a predetermined light-emitting threshold. Also, for example, when an RGB value is output from the sensor 43, the determination means 6 determines that the light-emitting unit 22a has emitted light if the RGB value corresponding to a predetermined color (for example, red or orange) is output.

[0073] (Modification of sensor 43) FIG. 11b shows a partial cross-sectional view of a modified example of sensor 43. In modified example 44 shown in FIG. 11b, a light-receiving portion 44a is provided on part of the upper surface of light-emitting portion 22a. A cover portion 44b is provided above light-receiving portion 44a to prevent light from entering from outside. On the other hand, a transparent plastic member 44c is provided on the portion of light-emitting portion 22a other than light-receiving portion 44a. The plastic member 44c is milky white. By using a cloudy color, the light from light-emitting portion 22a is scattered, making the entire portion appear to be glowing. This makes it visible from the outside. On the other hand, even if light reaches plastic member 44c from the outside, it is scattered on the surface and is difficult to reach the internal light-receiving portion 44a. This prevents errors.

[0074] [6. Other] (1) The command information 14a and / or the user posted information 14b may be created using the email function, camera function, and microphone function of the user terminal 4. (2) The facility device 21 may be a device that generates heat, such as a heater or a combustion device. (3) The storage unit 2 a and / or the storage unit 11 may be provided in a server other than the server 3 . (4) The above-described embodiments may be used in any suitable combination with the modifications, other embodiments, and other features. (5) When the anomaly information 6b is pushed, an alarm may be sounded on the user terminal 4. (6) The determining means 6 may be provided in the server 3.

[0075] [7. Summary] (1) The management system 1 for buildings and the like of the present invention has a control unit 9 that controls external equipment 23 including sensors corresponding to the equipment in buildings and the like, and is equipped with an edge terminal 2 that can communicate with the Internet, and is characterized in that multiple sets of equipment 21 and edge terminals 2 are provided. Conventionally, equipment in multiple buildings and the like has been centrally managed by security companies and the like, and information on all equipment has not been collected. As a result, even if an abnormality occurs in the managed equipment, the equipment cannot be identified, and the specific abnormality and equipment cannot be identified without visiting the site. In contrast, the present invention provides a common edge terminal 2 that can be connected to the Internet, and this edge terminal is installed near existing equipment 21, making it easy to incorporate multiple equipment 21 into the system 1. Since many equipment 21 can be monitored over the Internet, it is possible to respond smoothly to abnormalities.

[0076] (2) Such a building management system 1 further includes a server 3 that can communicate with the Internet, and the server includes a server acquisition means 10 that acquires operation information 6a of the equipment 21 from an external device 23. As a result, the operation information 6a of the equipment 21 can be aggregated in the server 3 and shared with users who need to know the status of the equipment via the server. Since operation information of each equipment can be acquired from the Internet, signs of abnormality can be identified for each equipment. As a result, maintenance can be performed on necessary equipment when necessary. This eliminates the need to simultaneously perform maintenance on all equipment at a specified time, including equipment that is not experiencing any abnormalities.

[0077] (3) The system further includes a user terminal 4 that can communicate with the Internet, and the user terminal is equipped with a display unit 13 that acquires operation information 6a from the server 3 and displays it on the display unit 4a. Therefore, operation information of individual facility devices can be shared among users who need it via the user terminal. This eliminates the need for a security company or the like to centrally manage the management facilities of multiple buildings, etc.

[0078] (4) Furthermore, the user terminal 4 includes a user acquisition means 14 that acquires user-submitted information 14b input by a user, the server acquisition means 10 acquires the user-submitted information 14b, and the display means 13 displays the user-submitted information 14b acquired from the server 3. This allows users to share more detailed information and progress status regarding abnormalities in individual equipment, thereby accelerating recovery from abnormalities.

[0079] (5) The user acquisition means 14 acquires command information 14b sent by the user to the control unit 9, and the edge terminal 2 is equipped with command acquisition means 14 that acquires the command information 14b, so that operation information can be acquired at the required timing. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 1 Management System 2. Edge terminal 2a Storage section 3 Server 4. User terminal 4a Display section 5 Acquisition method 6 Judgment means 6a Operating information 6b Abnormal information 6c Judgment conditions 7 Instruction acquisition means 8. Actuation means 9 Control Unit 10 Server Acquisition Method 10a Judgment conditions 11 Storage section 12 Table Creation Methods 13 Display means 14 User Acquisition Method 14a Command Information 14b User-Submitted Information 15 History DB 15a User in charge 15b Date and time 15c ID of edge terminal / facility equipment / central facility equipment 15d Operating Information 15e Abnormal Information 15f Judgment result 16 Anomaly Table 16a tag site 16b Date and time part 16c Apartment management company display area 16d Security company part 16e Maintenance contractor's part 16F Condominium Board of Directors 16h matrix area 20 Building management facilities 21 Equipment 21a Sensing and measuring mechanism 21b Drive mechanism 22 Centralized equipment 22a Information Organization (Publishing Department) 23 External equipment 24 users 25 Security company 26 Maintenance company 27 Apartment management company 28 Condominium Board of Directors 29 Communication Network 30 CPU 31 memory 32 Recording Devices 33 connection ports 34 Communication Circuit 35 Bus Line 36 Programs for Edge Devices 36a Programs for user terminals 36c Programs for servers 37 Browser Program 38 OS 40 Management method 40a Management method 41 Main Unit 42 Signal line 43 Sensors 43a bass 43b Light receiving part 43c Mounting part 44 Variations 44a Light receiving part 44b Lid 44c Plastic parts

Claims

1. A system comprising: a server; an edge terminal having a control unit for controlling external devices including sensors corresponding to facility equipment in a building or the like; and a user terminal, each of which is communicatively connected to a communication network; a plurality of sets of the facility device and the edge terminal are provided, the server acquires operation information of the facility equipment from the external device and acquires user posted information transmitted from the user terminals of a plurality of users; the user terminal transmits user posted information input by the user to the server, and displays on a display unit a table in which the operation information and the user posted information are displayed in chronological order and are shared among the plurality of users; Management systems for buildings, etc.

2. the user terminal acquires command information from a user to the control unit; The building management system according to claim 1 , wherein the edge terminal comprises a command acquisition unit for acquiring the command information.

3. The edge terminal is provided with a determination means for analyzing the operation information and determining an abnormality, The building management system according to claim 1 , wherein the server sends a push notification to the user terminal when the determining means determines that an abnormality has occurred.

4. A management system for buildings, etc. as described in claim 1, characterized in that the user-submitted information includes image information captured by the user.

5. A management system for a building or the like as described in any one of claims 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the server further includes a history database that stores the operation information and the user-submitted information in association with the date and time and information on the responsible user.

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