Air conditioning systems and programs

Abstract

To improve usability of an air conditioning device.SOLUTION: An air conditioning system according to the embodiment comprises a server, an air conditioning device, and a program to be executed by a computer of a terminal. The program displays, on a display unit of the terminal, current operation setting information, a first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information in a storage unit as first operation information, and a second operation unit for causing the air conditioning device to operate according to the first operation information stored in the storage unit when the first operation unit is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to an air conditioning system and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known an air conditioning system that displays a list of operation setting information for an air conditioner stored in advance in a server on a user's terminal, and starts operation of the air conditioner based on the operation setting information selected by the user's operation on the terminal.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in such a conventional method, it is not possible to store operation setting information different from the operation setting information pre-stored in the server into the server. For this reason, when the operation setting information preferred by the user is not present in the server, the user has to, for example, start the operation of the air conditioner according to the operation setting information stored in the server, then adjust the operation settings of the air conditioner to their own preference, which is not user-friendly.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and one of its objects is to improve the usability of an air conditioner.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The air conditioning system according to the embodiment comprises a server, a storage unit of the server, an air conditioning device that can be connected to the server via a network, and a program to be executed by a computer of a terminal connected to the server via a network, wherein the program displays current operation setting information, a first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, and a second operation unit for causing the air conditioning device to execute operation according to the first operation information stored in the storage unit when the first operation unit is operated, on the display unit of the terminal.

[0007] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the memory unit stores the operation setting information in association with each user, and also stores it in association with the air conditioning device associated with the user.

[0008] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the storage unit is capable of storing a plurality of operation setting information for each air conditioning unit associated with the user, and the program causes the operation setting information stored in the storage unit to be displayed on the display unit for each air conditioning unit.

[0009] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the program displays on the display unit a third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the storage unit to a desired operation setting information, and a change screen for accepting the change in the operation setting information when the third operation unit is operated, and stores in the storage unit an operation instruction for performing the operation with the operation setting information accepted on the change screen.

[0010] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the server stores the operation setting information for the operation that the air conditioning device can perform in the storage unit.

[0011] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, when the third operating unit is operated and there is an item of the operation setting information that can be set by changing the operation mode of the operation, the server transmits the setting information of the item to the terminal, and the setting information of the item is either the most recent operation information for that item or pre-set information.

[0012] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the change screen displays information corresponding to the operating mode of the operation.

[0013] In the aforementioned air conditioning system, for example, the program causes a fourth operation unit for duplicating the operation setting information to be displayed on the display unit.

[0014] The program according to the embodiment is a program to be executed by a computer in a terminal, the terminal being connected via a network to a server having a storage unit, an air conditioning system being connected to the network, and the program causing the terminal's display unit to display current operating setting information, a first operation unit for storing the current operating setting information as first operating information in the storage unit, and a second operation unit for causing the air conditioning system to execute the operation of the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operation unit is operated.

[0015] The above air conditioning system and program can improve the usability of the air conditioning equipment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the indoor unit of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the indoor unit during operation according to the embodiment. [Figure 4]Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a server according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the server according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a diagram for explaining information in a favorite information storage unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of the embodiment. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the air conditioning system of the embodiment. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the air conditioning system of the embodiment. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition of the embodiment. [Figure 21]Figure 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the air conditioning system of the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] Embodiments of the air conditioning apparatus, air conditioning system, and program described herein will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this specification, components of an embodiment and descriptions of such components may be described using multiple expressions. The components and their descriptions are examples and are not limited to the expressions herein. Components may also be identified by names different from those used herein. Furthermore, components may also be described using expressions different from those used herein.

[0018] <Air Conditioning System 1> Figure 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of an air conditioning system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the air conditioning system 1 according to this embodiment comprises an air conditioning device 10, a terminal 100, and a server 200. The air conditioning device 10 is an example of a home appliance.

[0019] The air conditioning unit 10 and the terminal 100 are connected to the server 200 via a wide-area network (NW), such as the Internet. The air conditioning unit 10 and the terminal 100 may also be configured to communicate wirelessly with each other via a communication adapter (not shown). Alternatively, the air conditioning unit 10 and the terminal 100 may be connected via a wired communication cable, such as a USB cable.

[0020] The air conditioning system 10 is an example of a home appliance and comprises an indoor unit 11 and an outdoor unit (not shown). The air conditioning system 10 can perform various operations based on operation setting information.

[0021] Terminal 100 consists of a so-called smartphone, tablet, or other high-function mobile phone, and is equipped with at least a communication function for communicating with various external devices. Terminal 100 includes at least a display unit 302 and an operation unit 303.

[0022] Server 200 is comprised of a well-known computer system. Server 200 stores various information, including information for accessing the air conditioning unit 10 and terminal 100, as well as various computer programs, including application software, and is configured to distribute this information and programs. Examples of information for accessing the air conditioning unit 10 and terminal 100 include the IP addresses of the air conditioning unit 10 and terminal 100.

[0023] <Air conditioning system 10> Next, we will describe the details of the air conditioning system 10.

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the indoor unit 11 of the air conditioning system 10 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the indoor unit 11 of the air conditioning system 10 is located inside a building and is connected to an outdoor unit located outside via refrigerant piping and electrical wiring. Note that the air conditioning system 10 is not limited to this example.

[0025] The indoor unit 11 includes a housing 21, a heat exchanger 22, a fan 23, a filter 24, two air deflectors 25, a ventilation member 26, and left and right air deflectors (not shown). The air deflectors 25, left and right air deflectors, and ventilation member 26 may also be referred to as louvers.

[0026] The housing 21 is formed in a roughly rectangular parallelepiped shape. The housing 21 is provided with an air passage 31, an intake port 32, and an outlet port 33.

[0027] The indoor unit 11 can pass air through the air passage 31. Air is the flow of air. The intake port 32 is provided at one end of the air passage 31 and connects the air passage 31 to the outside of the indoor unit 11. The outlet port 33 is provided at the other end of the air passage 31 and connects the air passage 31 to the outside of the indoor unit 11. In other words, the air passage 31 is provided inside the housing 21 between the intake port 32 and the outlet port 33.

[0028] The heat exchanger 22 is installed in the air passage 31. The heat exchanger 22 has, for example, refrigerant piping and a plurality of fins. The heat exchanger 22 exchanges heat with the surrounding gas in the air passage 31. As a result, the heat exchanger 22 cools the air flowing through the air passage 31 during cooling operation and heats the air flowing through the air passage 31 during heating operation.

[0029] The fan 23 sends conditioned air into the room. The filter 24 is installed at the intake port 32 or near the intake port 32 in the air passage 31. The filter 24 is located upstream of the heat exchanger 22. The filter 24 covers the intake port 32 from inside the housing 21. The filter 24 filters the air drawn in from the intake port 32, for example, and captures dust particles in the air.

[0030] The air conditioning unit 10 performs air conditioning treatment on the air drawn in from the room and blows the treated conditioned air (wind) back into the room. Air conditioning treatment includes, for example, heat absorption treatment (cooling operation), heating treatment (heating operation), dehumidification treatment (dehumidification operation), humidification treatment (humidification operation), fan operation (fan operation), and air purification treatment (air purification operation). Each of the heat absorption treatment, heating treatment, dehumidification treatment, humidification treatment, fan operation, and air purification treatment corresponds to the operating modes (main operating modes) of the air conditioning unit 10: cooling operation mode, heating operation mode, dehumidification operation mode, humidification operation mode, fan operation mode, and air purification operation mode.

[0031] Furthermore, the air conditioning system 10 is equipped with a radar control mode in addition to the operating mode, and can be operated in combination with the operating mode. The radar control mode includes a radar airflow mode and a radar airflow avoidance mode. In other words, in the radar control mode, the air conditioning system 10 can select any of the following modes: cooling operation mode, heating operation mode, dehumidification operation mode, humidification operation mode, fan operation mode, and air purification operation mode.

[0032] Furthermore, in addition to the operating mode and radar control mode, the air conditioning unit 10 also has a windless mode (registered trademark). The windless mode can be arbitrarily combined with the operating mode and radar control mode. The windless mode is a mode that generates turbulent air that diffuses over a wide area by mixing two types of airflow velocities when blowing out conditioned air. As a result, the air conditioning unit 10 generates a natural breeze (a so-called windless breeze).

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the indoor unit 11 during operation according to the embodiment. The two air deflectors 25 are provided at or near the outlet 33. The air deflectors 25 are located downstream of the fan 23.

[0034] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the indoor unit 11 of the air conditioning system 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 4, the indoor unit 11 includes a control device 80, a first drive circuit 81, a second drive circuit 82, a third drive circuit 83, a fan motor 84, two wind vane motors 85 and 86, a switching motor 87, a notification unit 90, a Doppler radar 91, and a transmitting / receiving device 94. The indoor unit 11 may have other configurations.

[0035] The control device 80, the first drive circuit 81, the second drive circuit 82, the third drive circuit 83, the fan motor 84, the wind vane motors 85, 86, the switching motor 87, the notification unit 90, the Doppler radar 91, and the transmitting / receiving device 94 are housed in the housing 21.

[0036] The control device 80 includes, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a storage device such as ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and flash memory. The control device 80 performs various controls on the air conditioning system 10 by, for example, executing a program stored in ROM. Note that the control device 80 is not limited to this example.

[0037] The control device 80 includes an operation control unit 80a and an information provision unit 80b as functional units. These functional units are realized by a processor reading and executing a program from ROM. The operation control unit 80a controls the operation of the air conditioning system 10 based on operation setting information. The information provision unit 80b can provide (transmit) various types of information to the terminal 100 and the server 200.

[0038] The program executed by the air conditioning system 10 of this embodiment is provided pre-installed in ROM or the like.

[0039] The program executed by the air conditioning system 10 of this embodiment may be configured to be provided as an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or USB memory.

[0040] Furthermore, the program executed by the air conditioning system 10 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer, such as a server 200, connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by downloading it via the network. Alternatively, the program executed by the air conditioning system 10 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0041] The program executed in the air conditioning system 10 of this embodiment has a modular configuration that includes the above-mentioned parts (operation control unit 80a, information provision unit 80b). In actual hardware, the CPU reads the program from the ROM and executes it, loading the above-mentioned parts onto main memory such as RAM, and generating the operation control unit 80a and information provision unit 80b on main memory such as RAM.

[0042] The functions of the operation control unit 80a and the information provision unit 80b may also be implemented using hardware.

[0043] The control device 80 is connected, for example, to the first drive circuit 81, the second drive circuit 82, the third drive circuit 83, the notification unit 90, and the transmitting / receiving device 94. The control device 80 also receives detection results from various sensors, such as the Doppler radar 91.

[0044] The first drive circuit 81 is the drive circuit for the fan motor 84. The fan motor 84 rotates the fan 23. The control device 80 controls the first drive circuit 81 to perform forward rotation control (control to release air from the outlet 33) or reverse rotation control of the fan motor 84 and the fan 23.

[0045] The second drive circuit 82 is a drive circuit for two wind vane motors 85 and 86. The wind vane motors 85 and 86 each rotate the corresponding wind vane 25. The control device 80 controls the wind vane motors 85 and 86 and the wind vanes 25A and 25B by controlling the second drive circuit 82.

[0046] The third drive circuit 83 is the drive circuit for the switching motor 87. The switching motor 87 rotates the ventilation member 26. The control device 80 controls the switching motor 87 and the ventilation member 26 by controlling the third drive circuit 83. This makes it possible to switch the ventilation member 26 between a position that partially blocks the outlet 33 and a position that partially does not block the outlet 33. In this embodiment, when the ventilation member 26 is switched to a position that partially blocks the outlet 33, it is housed in a recess in the flow path that constitutes the outlet 33.

[0047] The ventilation member 26 is formed in a plate shape along the width direction of the outlet 33, and is provided with multiple ventilation openings on its inner and outer surfaces 52. In the windless mode, as shown in Figure 3, the ventilation member 26 is repositioned to block a portion of the outlet 33 (specifically, the upper air passage of the outlet 33 partitioned by the wind deflector 25A). As a result, the air flowing through a portion of the outlet 33 passes through multiple ventilation openings before being blown out. In other words, the ventilation member 26, which blocks a portion of the outlet 33, is inserted into the upper air passage of the outlet 33 partitioned by the wind deflector 25A, changing the opening ratio of this portion. This increases the airflow velocity of the air passing through the ventilation member 26.

[0048] On the other hand, the other part of the outlet 33 in which the ventilation member 26 is not inserted (specifically, the lower air passage of the outlet 33 partitioned by the wind deflector 25A) maintains its opening ratio. The air flowing through this other part of the outlet 33 and the air flowing through a part of the outlet 33 are adjacent to each other and therefore interfere with each other. As these winds collide with each other, they generate a mixed wind that diffuses over a wide area (a so-called windless wind).

[0049] Furthermore, the control device 80 receives detection results from various sensors sequentially, and the control device 80 reflects the input detection results in each control.

[0050] The Doppler radar 91 emits electromagnetic waves (such as light) or ultrasonic waves and detects the reflected waves that are reflected back by objects (such as living organisms). The Doppler radar 91 is used to detect objects present in the room where the indoor unit 11 is installed. Detectable objects include living organisms such as people and animals, objects such as furniture, and walls. For example, the air conditioner 10 can recognize (determine) a moving object in the room as a living organism based on the detection results of the Doppler radar 91. If a detected object enters the room, the air conditioner 10 can recognize the object as a living organism by detecting its entry and reflect this in the control of the indoor unit 11.

[0051] The air conditioning system 10 has a radar-guided wind mode and a radar-guided wind avoidance mode. When the user selects either the radar-guided wind mode or the radar-guided wind avoidance mode, the control device 80 uses the results of the Doppler radar 91 to detect living organisms and executes these modes. In the radar-guided wind mode, the wind vane 25 and the left and right wind vanes are moved in a direction toward the location of the living organism to direct the wind towards it. In the radar-guided wind avoidance mode, the wind vane 25 and the left and right wind vanes are moved in a direction away from the location of the living organism to avoid directing the wind towards it.

[0052] The notification unit 90 notifies the user of various conditions inside the room using lights and sounds.

[0053] The transmitting / receiving device 94 transmits and receives wireless signals using electromagnetic waves, such as infrared rays, to and from the remote controller 94a, for example. For example, the transmitting / receiving device 94 transmits instruction signals from the remote controller 94a to the control device 80. The remote controller 94a is a device used for user operation of the air conditioning system 10. The transmitting / receiving device 94 may also be capable of transmitting and receiving wireless signals using electromagnetic waves to and from the terminal 100, for example.

[0054] <Server 200> Next, we will explain server 200.

[0055] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server 200 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the server 200 includes a control device 201, a communication unit 202, and a storage device 203.

[0056] The control device 201 includes a CPU 211, RAM 212, ROM 213, etc. The CPU 211 performs various controls and calculations on the server 200 by, for example, executing a program stored in the ROM 213.

[0057] The communication unit 202 is an element that realizes communication functions for communicating with external devices. In the server 200 of this embodiment, the communication unit 202 establishes communication with the air conditioning unit 10 and the terminal 100.

[0058] The storage device 203 is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), etc. The storage device 203 stores various information and data. For example, the storage device 203 stores the favorite information storage unit 220 (sometimes referred to as the favorite information storage unit). The favorite information storage unit 220 stores the operation setting information of the air conditioner 10. Hereafter, the operation setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 may be referred to as favorite registration information. Details of the favorite information storage unit 220 will be described later. The favorite information storage unit 220 is an example of a storage unit.

[0059] Figure 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control device 201 of the server 200 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, the control device 201 includes an acquisition unit 221, a supply unit 222, a storage control unit 223, and a determination unit 224.

[0060] The acquisition unit 221 acquires the current operation setting information of the air conditioning system 10 from the air conditioning system 10.

[0061] The providing unit 222 provides (transmits) the operation setting information acquired by the acquisition unit 221 to the terminal 100.

[0062] The memory control unit 223 can store driving setting information in the favorite information storage unit 220. Furthermore, the memory control unit 223 can modify the driving setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220.

[0063] The determination unit 224 is capable of determining the operation (operating mode) that the air conditioning system 10 can perform.

[0064] The program to be executed on the server 200 in this embodiment is provided pre-installed in the ROM 213 or the like.

[0065] The program executed on the server 200 of this embodiment may be configured to be provided as an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or USB memory.

[0066] Furthermore, the program executed on the server 200 of this embodiment may be configured to be stored on a computer, such as a server, connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by being downloaded via the network. Alternatively, the program executed on the server 200 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0067] The program executed by the server 200 in this embodiment has a modular configuration that includes the above-mentioned parts (acquisition unit 221, provision unit 222, memory control unit 223, and determination unit 224). In actual hardware, the CPU 211 reads the program from the ROM 213 and executes it, loading the above-mentioned parts onto main memory such as RAM 212, and generating the acquisition unit 221, provision unit 222, memory control unit 223, and determination unit 224 on main memory such as RAM 212.

[0068] The functions of the acquisition unit 221, the provision unit 222, the memory control unit 223, and the determination unit 224 may be implemented by hardware.

[0069] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the information of the favorites information storage unit 220 according to this embodiment. The favorites information storage unit 220 stores operation setting information associated with each user, specifically identification information for identifying the user (hereinafter also referred to as user ID). The favorites information storage unit 220 also stores operation setting information associated with the air conditioning unit 10 associated with the user, specifically identification information for identifying the air conditioning unit 10 (hereinafter also referred to as device identification information). As an example, Figure 7 shows an example with two users (user (B1) and user (B2)) and two air conditioning units 10 (air conditioning unit (A1) and air conditioning unit (A2)). Multiple favorite registration information is associated with the user ID of user (B1). User (B1) has multiple favorite items, such as favorites (C1) to (C5) associated with the device identification information of the air conditioning unit (A1), and favorites (C11) to (C15) associated with the device identification information of the air conditioning unit (B1). In addition, user (B2) has multiple favorite registration items associated with their user ID. User (B2) has multiple favorite items, such as favorites (C6) to (C10) associated with the device identification information of the air conditioning unit (A1).

[0070] Favorite registration information, or operation setting information, includes information identification information (hereinafter also referred to as information ID) for identifying the operation setting information, a user ID, a device ID, operation information specifying the type of operation (cooling, heating / fanning, etc.), and supplementary information corresponding to the type of operation. Information identification information is, for example, a name. Supplementary information is temperature, airflow, airflow direction, etc. Supplementary information differs depending on the type of operation. For example, supplementary information for cooling operation and heating operation includes temperature, airflow, and airflow direction. On the other hand, supplementary information for fan operation includes airflow and airflow direction, but does not include temperature.

[0071] <Terminal 100> Next, we will explain terminal 100.

[0072] Figure 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of terminal 100 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 8, terminal 100 includes a control device 301, a display unit 302, an operation unit 303, and a communication unit 304. The display unit 302, the operation unit 303, and the communication unit 304 are connected to the control device 301.

[0073] The control device 301 includes a CPU 311, RAM 312, ROM 313, etc. The CPU 311 performs various controls and calculations on the terminal 100 by, for example, executing a program stored in the ROM 313.

[0074] The display unit 302 is composed of a display device such as an LCD panel.

[0075] The operation unit 303 consists of a touch panel switch formed on the display screen of the display unit 302, mechanical switches provided around the display unit 302, and the like.

[0076] The communication unit 304 is an element that realizes communication functions for communicating with external devices. In the terminal 100 of this embodiment, the communication unit 304 establishes communication with the server 200. Alternatively, a communication line may be established between the terminal 100 and the air conditioner 10 to enable communication between the terminal 100 and the air conditioner 10.

[0077] Figure 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control device 301 of the terminal 100 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 9, the control device 301 includes an acquisition unit 321, a display control unit 322, a storage instruction unit 323, an operation instruction unit 324, and a modification unit 325.

[0078] The acquisition unit 321 acquires the current operation setting information of the air conditioning system 10 from the air conditioning system 10 via the server 200.

[0079] The display control unit 322 causes the display unit 302 to display various information, such as operation setting information.

[0080] The memory instruction unit 323 instructs the server 200 to store the operation setting information in the favorite information storage unit 220.

[0081] The operation instruction unit 324 instructs the air conditioning system 10 via the server 200 to operate according to the contents of the operation setting information.

[0082] The modification unit 325 receives a change to the operating settings information of the favorite information storage unit 220 and instructs the server 200 to change the operating settings information of the favorite information storage unit 220 to reflect the received change.

[0083] The program to be executed on terminal 100 in this embodiment is provided pre-installed in ROM 313 or the like.

[0084] The program executed on terminal 100 in this embodiment may be configured to be provided as an installable or executable file recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or USB memory.

[0085] Furthermore, the program executed on the terminal 100 of this embodiment may be stored on a computer, such as a server 200, connected to a network such as the Internet, and provided by being downloaded via the network. Alternatively, the program executed on the terminal 100 of this embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0086] The program executed in the terminal 100 of this embodiment has a modular configuration that includes the above-mentioned parts (acquisition unit 321, display control unit 322, storage instruction unit 323, operation instruction unit 324, and modification unit 325). In actual hardware, the CPU 311 reads the program from the ROM 313 and executes it, loading the above-mentioned parts onto the main memory such as the RAM 312, and generating the acquisition unit 321, display control unit 322, storage instruction unit 323, operation instruction unit 324, and modification unit 325 on the main memory such as the RAM 312.

[0087] The functions of the acquisition unit 321, display control unit 322, memory instruction unit 323, operation instruction unit 324, and modification unit 325 may be implemented by hardware.

[0088] <Operation of Air Conditioning System 1> Next, the operation of the air conditioning system 1 according to this embodiment, configured as described above, will be explained.

[0089] Terminal 100 displays various screens. Figure 10 shows an example of screen G1 in this embodiment. This screen G1 is the home screen of the dedicated application program, and when the dedicated application program is launched, screen G1 is displayed. This screen G1 displays the current operating settings information of the air conditioner 10. In all screens described below, the user can operate by touching the screen.

[0090] Area R1 displays information related to communication status, current time, battery level, settings, support, and favorites. Area R1 also displays the memory button H1. The memory button H1 is also called the favorites add button. The memory button H1 is an example of the first control unit.

[0091] Area R2 displays the current day of the week, timer start / end times, current indoor temperature, current indoor humidity, current outdoor temperature, and current air pollution levels.

[0092] Area R3 displays buttons for adjusting airflow and direction (currently "cooling"), additional function buttons, temperature adjustment buttons (up / down buttons), and a stop button. A mode switching button is also displayed.

[0093] Area R4 displays the Favorites button H2. In addition to the Favorites button H2, Area R4 also displays the air conditioner control buttons, the Weekly Timer button (a weekly timer function), and the Timer button.

[0094] Next, the procedure for storing the driving settings information displayed on screen G1 in the favorites information storage unit 220 will be explained. Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of screen transitions in the embodiment. Hereafter, explanations of matters the same as in Figure 10 will be omitted as appropriate. When the memory button H1 is touched by the user on screen G1 (Figure 11(a)), the screen transitions to screen G2 (Figure 11(b)). A pop-up screen G2a is displayed on screen G2. When the user enters a name for the driving settings information into the pop-up screen G2a and touches the registration button H3, the driving settings information displayed on screen G1 is stored in the favorites information storage unit 220 with the entered name, and the screen transitions to screen G3.

[0095] Next, the procedure for operating the air conditioner 10 using the operating setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 will be described. Figures 12 and 13 show an example of screen transitions in the embodiment. Screen G4 in Figure 12(a) is the screen when the air conditioner 10 is stopped. When the favorite button H2 on this screen G4 is touched by the user (Figure 12(a)), the screen transitions to screen G5 (Figure 12(b)). Note that touching the favorite button H2 on screen G1 also transitions to screen G5. On screen G5, buttons H4a to H4e, which indicate the operating setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220, are displayed in a list. Also on screen G5, the change button H5 is displayed. The change button H5 displays "Edit". The change button H5 is used to change the operating setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 to the desired operating setting information. When the user selects one of the buttons H4a to H4e (for example, button H4e), the system transitions to screen G6 in Figure 13(a). Screen G6 displays a pop-up screen G6a. When the user touches the operation button H6 on pop-up screen G6a, the air conditioner 10 starts operating with the operation setting information corresponding to the selected button H4e. In other words, the operation button H6 causes the air conditioner 10 to operate with the operation setting information stored as the first operation information (first operation setting information) in the favorite information storage unit 220 when the memory button H1 is operated. The system then transitions to screen G7. The operation button H6 displays "Start" to indicate the start of operation. The change button H5 is an example of a third operation unit, and the operation button H6 is an example of a second operation unit.

[0096] Next, the processes performed by the air conditioning system 1 in the operation shown in Figures 11 and 12 will be explained with reference to Figure 14. Figure 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the processes performed by the air conditioning system 1 of the embodiment.

[0097] As shown in Figure 14, the acquisition unit 321 of terminal 100 sends request information (request signal) to the server 200 as a request to acquire the status of the air conditioner 10, requesting the currently set operation setting information of the air conditioner 10 (S11). The request signal includes identification information for identifying terminal 100 (hereinafter also referred to as terminal ID) and the device ID of the air conditioner 10 for which the operation setting information is requested.

[0098] The acquisition unit 221 of the server 200, in response to the request information from the terminal 100, sends a request to the air conditioner 10 of the device ID included in the request information, requesting the currently set operation setting information as a status acquisition request for the air conditioner 10 (S21).

[0099] The information provision unit 80b of the air conditioning unit 10 transmits to the server 200 information indicating the status of the air conditioning unit 10, including the currently set operating settings information, in response to the request information from the server 200 (S31).

[0100] The server 200's supply unit 222 transmits information indicating the status of the air conditioning unit 10 to the terminal 100 (S22).

[0101] In terminal 100, the acquisition unit 321 receives, i.e., acquires, information indicating the status of the air conditioner 10 from the air conditioner 10 via the server 200. The display control unit 322 of terminal 100 then displays the status of the air conditioner 10, including at least the operation setting information from the acquired information, on the display unit 302 (S12). For example, the display control unit 322 displays screen G1 on the display unit 302. When the memory button H1 on screen G1 is touched by the user, the memory instruction unit 323 sends a first memory instruction to the server 200 as an instruction to save the operation settings of the air conditioner 10, instructing the server 200 to store the operation setting information displayed on the display unit 302 along with the memory button H1 in the favorite information memory unit 220 (S13).

[0102] The memory control unit 223 of the server 200 saves the operation settings based on the first save instruction from the terminal 100 (S23). Specifically, the memory control unit 223 stores the operation setting information in the favorite information storage unit 220 based on the first save instruction from the terminal 100. The memory control unit 223 sends information to the terminal 100 indicating that the operation setting information has been stored in the favorite information storage unit 220, signifying the completion of the save (S24).

[0103] When the user touches the favorites button H2 on screen G1 or screen G4, the acquisition unit 321 of terminal 100 requests the server 200 to acquire favorites data (S14). Specifically, the acquisition unit 321 sends favorites request information to the server 200 requesting the operation setting information stored in the favorites information storage unit 220. The favorites request information includes the terminal ID, the device ID of the air conditioning system 10 for which the favorites request information, i.e., the operation setting information, is requested, and the user ID.

[0104] The server 200's provisioning unit 222 transmits the favorite registration information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 to the terminal 100 in response to the favorite request information from the terminal 100 (S25). Specifically, the provisioning unit 222 extracts the favorite data associated with the device ID and user ID included in the favorite request information from the favorite information storage unit 220 and transmits it to the terminal 100.

[0105] In terminal 100, the acquisition unit 321 receives, i.e., acquires, the favorite registration information from server 200. Then, the display control unit 322 of terminal 100 displays a list of the acquired favorite registration information, i.e., a list of operation setting information, on the display unit 302 (S15). For example, the display control unit 322 displays screen G5 on the display unit 302. When the user touches one of the buttons H4a to H4e on screen G1 and the operation button H6 on screen G6 is touched, the operation instruction unit 324 of terminal 100 sends a request to server 200 to start operation of the air conditioner (S16). Specifically, the operation instruction unit 324 sends a first operation instruction to the air conditioner 10 to start operation with the operation setting information selected by the touch.

[0106] The control device 201 of the server 200 transmits an instruction to start operation of the air conditioner 10 to the air conditioner 10 so that the air conditioner 10 starts operation according to the content of the first operation instruction from the terminal 100 (S26).

[0107] The operation control unit 80a of the air conditioning system 10 starts operation based on instruction information from the server 200. That is, the air conditioning system 10 starts operation according to the selected operation setting information.

[0108] Here, when the control device 201 of the server 200 stores the operation setting information as favorite registration information in the favorite information storage unit 220, it stores the operation setting information of the operation that the air conditioner 10 can perform in the favorite information storage unit 220. An example of this process will be explained with reference to Figure 15. Figure 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process by the air conditioner system 1 of the embodiment.

[0109] As shown in Figure 15, the determination unit 224 of the server 200 determines whether the air conditioner 10 is a model (type) that supports the air purification function (also called the air clean function) (S41). This determination is made, for example, using model information stored in the storage device 203. Model information is information that stores the functions (operation, mode) supported for each model of the air conditioner 10.

[0110] If the determination unit 224 determines that the model supports the air purification function (S41: Yes), the memory control unit 223 saves, i.e., stores, the favorite registration information, which includes the control details of the air purification function, in the favorite information storage unit 220 (S42). If the determination unit 224 determines that the model does not support the air purification function (S41: No), the memory control unit 223 does not include the control details of the air purification function in the favorite registration information.

[0111] The determination unit 224 determines whether the air conditioner 10 is a model that supports the windless mode (S43). This determination is made, for example, using model information stored in the memory device 203.

[0112] If the determination unit 224 determines that the model supports windless mode (S43: Yes), the memory control unit 223 saves, i.e., stores, the favorite registration information, which includes the control details for windless mode, in the favorite information storage unit 220 (S44). If the determination unit 224 determines that the model does not support windless mode (S43: No), the memory control unit 223 does not include the control details for windless mode in the favorite registration information.

[0113] The memory control unit 223 stores, i.e., memorizes, the control contents of the operating settings common to all models (for example, operating mode, set temperature, airflow, etc.) as favorite registration information (S45).

[0114] Next, the procedure for changing (editing) the operation setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 will be explained. Figures 16 and 17 show an example of screen transitions in the embodiment. As shown in Figure 16(a), when the user touches the change button H5 on screen G5, the screen transitions to screen G9 (Figure 16(b)). On screen G9, buttons H4a to H4e, which indicate the operation setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220, are displayed in a list. When the user selects one of the buttons H4a to H4e (for example, button H4b), the screen transitions to screen G10 in Figure 16(c). On screen G10, item buttons (for example, temperature button H7) for changing the items of the operation setting information are displayed. When the user touches the temperature button H7, the screen transitions to screen G11 (Figure 17(a)). On screen G11, the pop-up screen G11a is displayed. When the user selects a temperature on the pop-up screen G11a and touches the OK button H20, the screen transitions to G12 (Figure 17(b)). When the user touches the save button H8 on screen G12, the operating settings information is changed to reflect the selected temperature and saved in the favorites information storage unit 220. The screen then transitions to G13.

[0115] Figure 18 shows an example of screen transitions in the embodiment, illustrating an example where the operating mode is changed from cooling to air purification. When the operating mode button H21 in Figure 18(a) is touched by the user, the screen transitions to screen G15 (Figure 18(b)). On screen G15, a pop-up screen G15a is displayed. The user selects (changes) the operating mode on the pop-up screen G15a, and when the confirm button H31 is touched, the screen transitions to screen G16 (Figure 18(c)). When the save button H10 on screen 16 is touched by the user, the operating setting information is changed according to the selected operating mode and saved, i.e., stored, in the favorites information storage unit 220. Note that the airflow / direction button H11 and additional function button H12 are displayed on screen G16, etc.

[0116] Next, the procedure for duplicating the operation setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 will be described. Figures 19 and 20 show an example of screen transitions in the embodiment. Screen G17 shown in Figure 19(a) is displayed by a predetermined operation. Screen G17 displays a list of buttons H4a to H4e that indicate the operation setting information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220, as well as a duplicate button H9 for duplicating the operation setting information. When the user touches the duplicate button H9, the screen transitions to screen G18 (Figure 19(b)). Screen G18 displays a list of buttons H4a to H4e. When any one of the buttons H4a to H4e on screen G18 (for example, button H4c) is selected, the screen transitions to screen G20 in Figure 20(a). A pop-up screen G20a is displayed on screen G20. When the user enters a name for the operation setting information into the pop-up screen G20a and touches the registration button H41, the operation setting information of the selected button H4c is copied (created) in the favorite information storage unit 220 with the entered name, and the screen transitions to screen G20. The copied operation setting information button H4f is displayed on screen G20. The process of copying the operation setting information of the selected button H4c to the favorite information storage unit 220 with the entered name is performed by the storage control unit 223 of the server 200. The copy button H9 is an example of a fourth button.

[0117] Next, another example of processing performed by the air conditioning system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 21. Figure 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed by the air conditioning system 1 of the embodiment.

[0118] As shown in Figure 21, the operation instruction unit 324 of terminal 100 issues operation instructions for the air conditioner 10 to the server 200 (S111). These operation instructions include instructions to start operation in a specific operating mode and instructions to change the operating mode.

[0119] The control device 201 of the server 200 transmits an operation instruction to the air conditioner 10 so that the air conditioner 10 operates according to the content of the operation instruction from the terminal 100 (S121).

[0120] The operation control unit 80a of the air conditioning system 10 operates based on operation instructions from the server 200. When the operation based on the operation instructions is successful, the operation control unit 80a of the air conditioning system 10 transmits success response information to the server 200 (S131).

[0121] The server 200 transmits success response information to the terminal 100 (S122). The memory control unit 223 of the server 200 stores the operation setting information of the operation instruction for which it received a successful response in the memory unit (for example, the memory device 203) (S123).

[0122] The operation instruction unit 324 of terminal 100 issues operation instructions for the air conditioning system 10 to the server 200 (S112). These operation instructions include instructions to start operation and instructions to change operation settings.

[0123] The control device 201 of the server 200 transmits an operation instruction to the air conditioner 10 so that the air conditioner 10 operates according to the content of the operation instruction from the terminal 100 (S124).

[0124] The operation control unit 80a of the air conditioning system 10 operates based on operation instructions from the server 200. If the operation based on the operation instructions fails, the operation control unit 80a of the air conditioning system 10 sends failure response information to the server 200 (S132).

[0125] Server 200 sends failure response information to terminal 100 (S125). The memory control unit 223 of server 200 does not store the operation setting information of the operation instruction for which it received a failure success in the memory unit (for example, the memory device 203).

[0126] The acquisition unit 321 of terminal 100 sends a request to server 200 to acquire the favorite registration information (S114).

[0127] The acquisition unit 221 of the server 200 sends the favorite registration information to the terminal 100 in response to the acquisition request from the terminal 100 (S126).

[0128] The display control unit 322 of terminal 100 displays the favorite registration information on the display unit 302 (S114). The change unit 325 of terminal 100 accepts changes to the favorite registration information (S115). The acquisition unit 321 of terminal 100 sends a request to the server 200 to acquire the last, i.e., most recent, operation setting information for the operation mode (S116).

[0129] In response to a request from terminal 100, server 200 transmits the last (most recent) operating setting information for that operating mode to terminal 100 (S127).

[0130] The display control unit 322 of terminal 100 redisplays the operation setting information with the content of the last (most recent) operation setting information for that operation mode from server 200 (S117).

[0131] Furthermore, if the server 200 does not have the last (most recent) operating setting information for the operating mode in question, it may send pre-configured operating setting information to the terminal 100.

[0132] As described above, in this embodiment, the air conditioning system comprises a server 200, a favorite information storage unit 220 (storage unit) of the server 200, an air conditioning device 10, and a program. The air conditioning device 10 can be connected to the server 200 via a network NW. The program is intended to be executed by a computer in a terminal 100 connected to the server 200 via a network NW. The program displays the current operation setting information, a storage button H1 (first operation unit) for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the favorite information storage unit 220, and an operation button H6 (second operation unit) for causing the air conditioning device 10 to execute operation using the first operation information stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 when the storage button H1 is operated, on the display unit 302 of the terminal 100.

[0133] With this configuration, when the memory button H1 is operated, the current operating settings are stored in the favorites information storage unit 220, allowing the user to store their preferred operating settings in the favorites information storage unit 220. Therefore, the usability of the air conditioning unit 10 can be improved.

[0134] Furthermore, the favorites information storage unit 220 stores operating setting information associated with each user, as well as associated with the air conditioning unit 10 associated with that user.

[0135] With this configuration, the user can store (register) their preferred operating settings for each air conditioning unit 10 in the favorites information storage unit 220.

[0136] The favorite information storage unit 220 can store multiple operating settings for each air conditioning unit 10 associated with the user. The program causes the computer in the terminal 100 to display the operating settings stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 on the display unit 302 for each air conditioning unit 10.

[0137] With this configuration, the user can store multiple operating settings for a single air conditioning unit 10 in the favorites information storage unit 220. Therefore, for example, the user can store operating settings tailored to different uses, such as summer and winter settings, in the favorites information storage unit 220 and use them.

[0138] The program displays a change button H5 (third operation unit) for changing the desired driving settings information stored in the favorites information storage unit 220, and a screen G9 (change screen) on the display unit 302 when the change button H5 is operated, which accepts the change in the driving settings information. The program also stores a second driving instruction (driving instruction) in the favorites information storage unit 220 to operate the vehicle using the driving settings information accepted on screen G9.

[0139] With this configuration, the user can change the operating settings information stored in the favorites information storage unit 220 and operate the air conditioner 10 with the changed operating settings information.

[0140] The server 200 stores the operating settings information for the operations that the air conditioner 10 can perform in the favorites information storage unit 220.

[0141] With this configuration, operating setting information for functions that are either executable or not executable (supported or not supported) depending on the model of the air conditioning unit 10 can be stored in the favorite information storage unit 220 for each model. Therefore, for example, a high-function model can store various operating settings, while a standard model can store only the operating settings for basic functions.

[0142] Here, when a user changes the contents of the operating settings information stored in the favorites information storage unit 220, it is necessary to determine the items (parameters) that were not set in the operating settings information before the change.

[0143] In response, if the change button H5 is operated and there are items of driving setting information that can be set by changing the driving mode, the server 200 sends the setting information for those items to the terminal 100. The setting information for an item is either the most recent driving information for that item or pre-set information.

[0144] With this configuration, if there are items of driving setting information that can be set by changing the driving mode, the most recent driving information for that item or pre-set information can be set as the setting information for that item. Therefore, the burden on the user regarding setting (adjusting) the driving setting information can be reduced.

[0145] Screen G9 (change screen) displays information corresponding to the operating mode of the aforementioned operation.

[0146] With this configuration, even if the functions that can be set differ depending on the operating mode, it is possible to clearly indicate to the user which items can be set.

[0147] The program instructs the computer in terminal 100 to display the duplicate button H9 on the display unit 302, which is used to duplicate the driving settings information.

[0148] With this configuration, multiple sets of operating settings can be easily created.

[0149] While several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be carried out in a variety of other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as in the claims of the invention and its equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0150] 1…Air conditioning system 10…Air conditioning system 100… Terminals 200... Server 223...Memory Control Unit 220... Favorite Information Storage Unit (Storage Unit) 302...Display section H1...Memory button (first control unit) H5... Change button (third control panel) H6…Operation button (second control panel) H9...Duplicate button (4th control panel) NW...Network

Claims

1. Server and The storage unit of the aforementioned server, An air conditioning system that can be connected to the aforementioned server via a network, A program to be executed on a computer of a terminal connected to the aforementioned server via a network, Equipped with, The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, The terminal's display unit is made to display the following: The current operating settings information and the first operation unit are displayed on the first screen. The second operation unit is displayed on a second screen separate from the first screen. The second operating unit is not displayed on the first screen. An air conditioning system characterized in that the second screen does not display the current operating settings information or the first control unit.

2. Server and The storage unit of the aforementioned server, An air conditioning system that can be connected to the aforementioned server via a network, A program to be executed on a computer of a terminal connected to the aforementioned server via a network, Equipped with, The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, A third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the memory unit to the desired operation setting information, When the third operation unit is operated, a change screen is provided that accepts changes to the operation setting information, The terminal's display unit is made to display the following: The operation instruction for performing the operation using the operation setting information accepted on the aforementioned change screen is stored in the storage unit. When the third operation unit is operated and there are items of operation setting information that can be set by changing the operation mode of the operation, the server transmits the setting information of those items to the terminal. The setting information for the aforementioned item is the most recent operation information for that item or pre-set information. An air conditioning system characterized by the following features.

3. Server and The storage unit of the aforementioned server, An air conditioning system that can be connected to the aforementioned server via a network, A program to be executed on a computer of a terminal connected to the aforementioned server via a network, Equipped with, The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, A third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the memory unit to the desired operation setting information, When the third operation unit is operated, a change screen is provided that accepts changes to the operation setting information, The terminal's display unit is made to display the following: The operation instruction for performing the operation using the operation setting information accepted on the aforementioned change screen is stored in the storage unit. The aforementioned change screen displays information corresponding to the driving mode of the operation. An air conditioning system characterized by the following features.

4. The memory unit stores the operation setting information in association with each user, and also stores it in association with the air conditioning system associated with the user. An air conditioning system according to any one of features 1 to 3.

5. The memory unit is capable of storing multiple sets of operation settings for each air conditioning unit associated with the user. The aforementioned program, The operation setting information stored in the storage unit is displayed on the display unit for each air conditioning unit. The air conditioning system according to feature 4.

6. The aforementioned program, A third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the memory unit to the desired operation setting information, When the third operation unit is operated, a change screen is provided that accepts changes to the operation setting information, The above is displayed on the display unit, The operation instruction for performing the operation using the operation setting information accepted on the change screen is stored in the storage unit. The air conditioning system according to feature 1.

7. The server causes the storage unit to store the operation setting information for the operation that the air conditioning system can perform. An air conditioning system according to any one of features 1 to 3.

8. When the third operation unit is operated and there are items of operation setting information that can be set by changing the operation mode of the operation, the server transmits the setting information of those items to the terminal. The setting information for the aforementioned item is the most recent operation information for that item or pre-set information. The air conditioning system according to claim 3 or 6, characterized by the features described above.

9. The aforementioned change screen displays information corresponding to the driving mode of the operation. The air conditioning system according to claim 2 or 6, characterized by the features described above.

10. The aforementioned program, A fourth operation unit for duplicating the aforementioned operation setting information is displayed on the display unit. An air conditioning system according to any one of features 1 to 3.

11. A program to be executed on a terminal computer, The terminal is connected to a server having a storage unit via a network. An air conditioning system is connected to the aforementioned network. The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, The terminal's display unit is made to display the following: The current operating settings information and the first operation unit are displayed on the first screen. The second operation unit is displayed on a second screen separate from the first screen. The second operating unit is not displayed on the first screen. The second screen does not display the current operating settings information or the first operation unit. A program characterized by the following features.

12. A program to be executed on a terminal computer, The terminal is connected to a server having a storage unit via a network. An air conditioning system is connected to the aforementioned network. The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, A third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the memory unit to the desired operation setting information, When the third operation unit is operated, a change screen is provided that accepts changes to the operation setting information, The terminal's display unit is made to display the following: The operation instruction for performing the operation using the operation setting information accepted on the aforementioned change screen is stored in the storage unit. When the third operation unit is operated and there are items of operation setting information that can be set by changing the operation mode of the operation, the server transmits the setting information of those items to the terminal. The setting information for the aforementioned item is the most recent operation information for that item or pre-set information. A program characterized by the following features.

13. A program to be executed on a terminal computer, The terminal is connected to a server having a storage unit via a network. An air conditioning system is connected to the aforementioned network. The aforementioned program, Current driving settings information and, A first operation unit for storing the current operation setting information as first operation information in the storage unit, A second operating unit causes the air conditioner to perform the operation according to the first operating information stored in the storage unit when the first operating unit is operated, A third operation unit for changing the operation setting information stored in the memory unit to the desired operation setting information, When the third operation unit is operated, a change screen is provided that accepts changes to the operation setting information, To display on the display unit of the terminal, The operation instruction for performing the operation using the operation setting information accepted on the aforementioned change screen is stored in the storage unit. The aforementioned change screen displays information corresponding to the driving mode of the operation. A program characterized by the following features.

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