WO2011093277A1 - 電力管理装置、および電力管理方法、ならびに当該電力管理装置を備えた電力管理システム、当該電力管理システムを備えた家屋、電力管理装置のプログラム、およびコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a power management apparatus and a power management method for managing the power of each device provided in a house, a power management system including the power management apparatus, a house including the power management system, and a power management apparatus.
- the present invention relates to a program and a computer-readable recording medium.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a solar power generation apparatus that displays the amount of power generated by a solar cell and the amount of power consumed by a user. According to this, it is possible to confirm at a glance the relationship between the amount of power generated by the current solar cell and the amount of power consumed by the user.
- the amount of power generated by its own solar cell is, for example, 20% lower than the average power generation amount of solar power generation devices installed in the same region. If there is a problem, it has a function of displaying advice information for recommending whether or not there is an abnormality in the solar cell.
- it also has a function of displaying advice information related to a fee paid by the user to an electric power company that supplies commercial power based on the amount of generated power and the amount of consumed power. According to the above, based on the displayed advice information, the user can confirm the presence or absence of a failure of the solar power generation device or take an action for realizing a reduction in power consumption.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a solar power generation device that displays the amount of power generated by a solar battery and the amount of power consumed by a user.
- the solar power generation device consumes power for each home appliance in the home. It has a function to display the amount of power. Based on this, advice information related to the factor that increases the power consumption amount is displayed for the home appliance with a large power consumption amount.
- advice information related to the factor that increases the power consumption amount is displayed for the home appliance with a large power consumption amount.
- it also has a function of displaying advice information that recommends replacement of a consumer electronics device with high power consumption with a new model (model with lower power consumption). At this time, the economic effect that the user can obtain by replacing the purchase is also displayed. According to the above, the user can suppress power consumption by acting according to various advice information.
- the solar power generation apparatus disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 displays advice information for reducing power consumption.
- advice information that recommends a reduction in power consumption, and in order to actually reduce the power consumption, the user must take action according to the advice himself / herself. is there.
- the user when it is recommended to turn off the home appliance, the user must turn off the home appliance by his / her own operation.
- the proposed advice when the proposed advice is to be adopted, the user needs to perform the operation himself / herself, which may cause the user to feel troublesome. In some cases, the user may feel that he / she is forced to act in accordance with the displayed advice information.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a power management apparatus that presents advice regarding power saving to the user and does not bother the user when controlling an actual device based on the advice. And a power management method, and a power management system including the power management apparatus, a house including the power management system, a program for the power management apparatus, and a computer-readable recording medium.
- the power management apparatus is a power management apparatus connected to a plurality of devices, and includes an advice generation unit that generates power saving advice and an advice output unit that outputs the advice. And a control execution means for collectively executing control corresponding to the advice for each of the plurality of devices.
- the advice related to power saving generated by the advice generation unit can be output by the advice output unit. And based on the produced
- the power management apparatus can not only provide advice regarding power saving to the user but also collectively control a plurality of devices based on the advice. That is, when the user intends to adopt the provided advice, the user does not need to perform an operation on his / her own, so that the user is not bothered. Therefore, the power saving effect can be obtained reliably, and the user's life can be made more comfortable and enriched.
- the power management method is a power management method executed by a power management apparatus connected to a plurality of devices in order to solve the above-described problem, and includes an advice generation step for generating advice on power saving, and the advice And a control execution step for collectively executing the control corresponding to the advice for each of the plurality of devices.
- the power management apparatus further includes a state acquisition unit that acquires the state of at least one of the plurality of devices, and the advice generation unit generates the advice according to the acquired state. It is characterized by doing.
- advice reflecting at least one device state of a plurality of devices is provided to the user. And based on the said advice, a specific apparatus can be collectively controlled among several apparatus.
- a power management system includes any one of the power management apparatuses described above and the plurality of devices.
- the house according to the present invention is characterized by including the above-described power management system in order to solve the above problems.
- the house which can make a user's life more comfortable and enriched by not only providing a user with advice regarding power saving but also collectively controlling a plurality of devices based on the advice. Is realized.
- the above-described power management apparatus may be realized by a computer.
- Possible recording media also fall within the scope of the present invention.
- the power management apparatus provides the user with advice on power saving.
- a plurality of devices can be collectively controlled based on the advice. That is, when the user intends to adopt the provided advice, the user does not need to perform an operation on his / her own, so that the user is not bothered. Therefore, the power saving effect can be obtained reliably, and the user's life can be made more comfortable and enriched.
- FIG. 1 It is a figure which shows the structure of the power management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the structure of the house which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the detail of the information registered into the apparatus information database which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying advice on a television. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying advice on a television. It is a figure which shows one display example in the case of displaying advice on a mobile phone. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying advice on a television.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the house 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the house 2 has a living room 6, a dining kitchen 8, a children's room 10, a corridor 4, and an entrance (not shown). Furthermore, in the house 2, a solar power generation device 12 is externally attached to a roof or the like, and a power conditioner 14 for the solar power generation device 12 is also provided. Further, the house 2 has a door 22 connected to the outside of the house 2 separately from the entrance door 16. The entrance door 16 of the house 2 is connected to the hallway 4, and the hallway 4 is provided with a power management advice device (power management device) 1, a power monitor 18, and a switchboard 20.
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- the living room 6 electric lights 30, 32 are arranged, and a window 24 having a curtain 26 is attached. Furthermore, an air conditioner 28, a humidifier 38, and an air purifier 40 are provided.
- the living room 6 is also provided with a television 34 and a BD recorder 36.
- the living room 6 is connected to the hallway 4 through a door 86 (not shown), and is connected to the dining kitchen 8 through a door 80 (not shown).
- the dining kitchen 8 is provided with an electric lamp 48, and a window 42 having a curtain 44 and a ventilation fan 60 are attached thereto. Furthermore, an air conditioner 46, a humidifier 52, and an air purifier 54 are provided. The dining kitchen 8 is also provided with a refrigerator 50, a television 56, and a DVD player 58. The dining kitchen 8 is connected to the child room 10 through a door 82 (not shown).
- an electric lamp 68 is arranged, and a window 62 having a curtain 64 and a ventilation fan 78 are attached. Furthermore, an air conditioner 66, a humidifier 72, an air purifier 74, and a dehumidifier 76 are provided. The child room 10 is also provided with a washing machine 70. The child room 10 is connected to the hallway 4 via a door 84 (not shown).
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a power management system 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the power management system 90 includes at least the power management advice device 1, the power conditioner 14, the television 34, a plurality of devices 82, 84, 86, and a mobile phone (portable device) 80.
- FIG. 1 shows only a part of the devices constituting the power management system 90.
- all devices shown in FIG. 2 constitute the power management system 90. That is, the house 2 includes a power management system 90.
- the power management advice device 1 includes a power generation amount measurement unit (power generation amount measurement unit) 100, a power generation amount comparison unit 102, a device state acquisition unit (state acquisition unit) 104, a device state comparison unit 106, and a power consumption measurement unit (power consumption measurement). Means) 108, power consumption comparison unit (comparison unit) 110, advice generation unit (advice generation unit) 112, advice output unit (advice output unit) 114, collective control permission unit 116, collective control execution unit (control execution unit) 118 , A device information database (device information DB) 120 and a recording database (recording DB) 122 are provided.
- the advice output unit 114 is connected to the television 34 and the mobile phone 80.
- the advice output unit 114 is not necessarily limited to this, and may be connected to the power monitor 18, for example. Further, the advice output unit 114 is not necessarily connected to one television, and can be connected to all televisions in the house 2 such as being connected to the television 34 and the television 56. An example of an advice output method to the televisions 34 and 56 is shown below.
- an advice output method (1) a method of connecting the power management advice device 1 to any one of a plurality of external input terminals provided on the television, and (2) a channel on which no television program is broadcast. (3) A method for providing a power management advice device 1 with a web server function, generating advice data as home page data, accessing the web server by connecting to the Internet from a television, and (4) a television. Provide a TV with a widget function that can start another application program while watching the TV, and display it using the program, (5) Display using an emergency alert broadcasting mechanism, or a similar mechanism (6) Power management advice device 1 itself is provided with a display, Method for performing display, and the like.
- the power management advice device 1 is connected to each device shown in FIG. 2 and can communicate with each other.
- FIG. 1 shows some specific devices among the devices connected to the power management advice device 1.
- the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 shown in FIG. 1 correspond to any device (excluding the power management advice device 1) shown in FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating details of information registered in the device information DB 120.
- information indicating in which location (room, corridor, entrance) in the house 2 each device and each equipment provided in the house 2 is registered in the device information DB 120 in advance. Yes. Therefore, the power management advice device indicates in the device information DB 120 which location in the house 2 is the device for which the state / value is to be acquired, or in which location the device to be controlled is in the house 2. It can be specified based on the registered information.
- the device status acquisition unit 104 acquires the current device status of at least one of the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86.
- the device state is a power on / off state of the devices 82, 84, 86, a set mode state (for example, heating / cooling), or the like. It may be a level (value) (for example, set temperature or the like) or a value (for example, measured value of humidity or the like) measured through a sensor or the like included in the device 82, 84, or 86.
- the device status acquired by the device status acquisition unit 104 is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates advice corresponding to the device state based on the input device state.
- the advice generated by the advice generation unit 112 is output to the advice output unit 114, and the advice output unit 114 outputs the input advice to the mobile phone 80 or the television 34.
- advice according to the device status acquired by the device status acquisition unit 104 is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80 or the television 34, and the user can confirm the advice.
- the user can determine (instruct) whether to follow the displayed advice via the mobile phone 80 or the remote controller of the television 34.
- the generated advice may be output to the power management advice device 1 itself, and the advice may be displayed on a display unit (not shown) included in the power management advice device 1 so that the user can confirm the advice. Then, the power management advice device 1 may be configured to determine (instruct) whether or not the user follows the displayed advice from an input unit (not shown).
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command corresponding to the device state based on the input device state.
- the information is transmitted to the power management advice device 1, and the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command to a specific device among the plurality of devices 82, 84, and 86, and the device to which the control command is input operates according to the control command. In this manner, among the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86, a specific device among the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 is collectively controlled based on advice according to at least one of the current device states. can do.
- the apparatus state acquisition part 104 may generate
- the other device state is a predetermined reference level (reference value) or the like (for example, a specified temperature or the like).
- the device state acquired by the device state acquisition unit 104 is output to the recording DB 122 and recorded.
- a predetermined reference level (reference value) and the like are recorded in the recording DB 122.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the current device state recorded in the recording DB 122 with other device states.
- the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the current device state may be acquired from a plurality of devices, and the acquired device states may be compared (for example, the current outside air temperature and the room temperature). Comparison with temperature). Or you may compare the change (transition) with time of the apparatus state in one apparatus.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates advice according to the comparison result based on the input comparison result.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command corresponding to the comparison result based on the input comparison result. Since the subsequent processing is the same as the above-described example, it is not mentioned here.
- the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 are based on the advice according to the comparison result between at least one of the current device states and the other device states. Among them, specific devices can be controlled collectively. According to this, it is possible to provide appropriate advice to the user in consideration of the current device state and other device states.
- the target device for acquiring the device status is the same as the target device for collective control, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this.
- a configuration may be adopted in which the device status of another device different from any of the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 is acquired, and advice corresponding to the device status is generated. And based on the produced
- the power consumption measuring unit 108 measures the current power consumption of each of the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86.
- the power consumption measured by the power consumption measuring unit 108 is output to the recording DB 122 and recorded.
- the recording DB 122 in addition to the power consumption measured by the power consumption measuring unit 108, a history of power consumption measured by the power consumption measuring unit 108 in the past is recorded.
- the power consumption comparison unit 110 compares the current power consumption recorded in the recording DB 122 with the past power consumption history.
- the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the power consumption is measured over time, and if the comparison result between the power consumption and the past power consumption history becomes a specific comparison result a predetermined number of times, advice is generated for the comparison result. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for outputting to the unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates advice according to the comparison result based on the input comparison result.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command corresponding to the comparison result based on the input comparison result. Since the subsequent processing is the same as the above-described example, it is not mentioned here.
- the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 Among them, specific devices can be controlled collectively. For example, when the current power consumption exceeds the past power consumption, the user is alerted that there is a possibility that wasteful power is consumed, and a countermeasure is provided. As described above, when excessive power consumption is observed compared to the past, the user is notified of the abnormality, so that useless power consumption can be prevented.
- the power generation amount measuring unit 100 measures the current power generation amount from the power conditioner 14.
- the power generation amount measured by the power generation amount measurement unit 100 is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates advice according to the generated power generation amount based on the input power generation amount.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command corresponding to the power generation amount based on the input power generation amount. Since the subsequent processing is the same as the above-described example, it is not mentioned here. Thus, based on the advice according to the electric power generation amount of the solar power generation device 12, a specific apparatus can be collectively controlled among several apparatus 82,84,86.
- the power generation amount measured by the power generation amount measuring unit 100 is output to the recording DB 122 and recorded.
- the power consumption amount in the house 2 is recorded in the recording DB 122.
- the power generation amount comparison unit 102 compares the current power generation amount recorded in the recording DB 122 with the power consumption amount in the house 2. The comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates advice according to the comparison result based on the input comparison result.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command corresponding to the comparison result based on the input comparison result. Since the subsequent processing is the same as the above-described example, it is not mentioned here.
- a specific device among the plurality of devices 82, 84, 86 is collectively controlled. can do. According to this, it is possible to provide appropriate advice to the user in consideration of the power generation amount and the power consumption amount. For example, when power generation amount ⁇ power consumption amount, a power saving effect can be achieved by providing the user with advice for suppressing the power consumption amount as much as possible.
- information input to the advice generation unit 112 corresponds to a trigger for generating advice.
- the trigger and the advice corresponding to the trigger are stored in advance in a memory (not shown) in association with each other in the power management advice device. That is, corresponding advice is prepared in advance for each assumed trigger. Therefore, “generate advice” is intended to retrieve and obtain advice corresponding to the input information (trigger) from the memory.
- Control command generation In the power management advice device, information input to the collective control permission unit 116 becomes a trigger when generating a control command.
- the trigger and the control command corresponding to the trigger are stored in advance in a memory (not shown) in association with each other in the power management advice device. That is, for each assumed trigger, a corresponding control command is prepared in advance. Therefore, “generating a control command” is intended to retrieve and obtain a control command corresponding to input information (trigger) from a memory.
- the power generation amount measurement unit 100 measures the current power generation amount from the power conditioner 14 and outputs it to the power generation amount comparison unit 102.
- the power generation amount comparison unit 102 compares the measured power generation amount with the power consumption amount in the house 2. In this example, since power generation amount ⁇ power consumption amount, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires a temperature setting value from the air conditioner 28 in the living room 6.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired set value with a specified value (18 ° C.). In this example, since set value> specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 gives an advice “The air conditioner's set temperature seems to be high. Would you like to set the set value to 18 ° C? If you close the curtain, the room temperature will not escape.” Generate.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example when advice is displayed on the television 34. As shown in FIG. 4, the generated advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34. At this time, two options (a) yes and (b) no are displayed for whether or not to follow the displayed advice. The user can determine whether to follow the displayed advice by making an input of either “Yes” or “No”.
- generated advice on the television 34 was demonstrated above, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, it may be displayed on the mobile phone 80 or may be displayed on the power monitor 18.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for setting the temperature setting value of the air conditioner to a specified value (18 ° C.) and a control command B for closing the curtain of the room based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, and outputs the control command B to the curtain 26 of the living room 6 where the air conditioner 28 is installed.
- the temperature setting value of the air conditioner 28 during the heating operation is changed to a specified value (18 ° C.), and the curtain 26 is automatically closed. Therefore, the temperature of the living room 6 is not easily lowered, and the power consumption of the air conditioner 28 is reduced. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- control command A may be output with respect to all the air conditioners 28, 48, and 66 currently operating in the house 2, respectively.
- the control command B may be output to the curtains 26, 44, 64 in each room.
- the temperature set value of all the air conditioners 28, 48, 66 is set to 18 ° C., and all the curtains 26, 44, 64 are closed, so that the power saving effect is further enhanced.
- the power generation amount measurement unit 100 measures the current power generation amount from the power conditioner 14 and outputs it to the power generation amount comparison unit 102.
- the power generation amount comparison unit 102 compares the measured power generation amount with the power consumption amount in the house 2. In this example, since power generation amount ⁇ power consumption amount, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires a temperature setting value from the air conditioner 28 in the living room 6.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired set value with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since the set value ⁇ the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 says, “It seems that the set temperature of the air conditioner is low. Would you like to set the set value at 28 ° C.? You can shut off the outdoor heat by closing the curtain.” Generate advice.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for setting the temperature setting value of the air conditioner to a specified value (28 ° C.) and a control command B for closing the curtain of the room based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, and outputs the control command B to the curtain 26 of the living room 6 where the air conditioner 28 is installed.
- the temperature setting value of the air conditioner 28 during the cooling operation is changed to a specified value (28 ° C.), and the curtain 26 is automatically closed. Therefore, the temperature of the living room 6 is difficult to rise, and the power consumption of the air conditioner 28 is reduced. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- control command A may be output with respect to all the air conditioners 28, 48, and 66 currently operating in the house 2, respectively.
- the control command B may be output to the curtains 26, 44, 64 in each room.
- the temperature set value of all the air conditioners 28, 48, 66 is set to 28 ° C., and all the curtains 26, 44, 64 are closed, so that the power saving effect is further enhanced.
- the power generation amount measurement unit 100 measures the current power generation amount from the power conditioner 14 and outputs it to the power generation amount comparison unit 102.
- the power generation amount comparison unit 102 compares the measured power generation amount with the power consumption amount in the house 2. In this example, since power generation amount> power consumption amount, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires each temperature setting value from the three air conditioners 28, 48, 66.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired set value with a specified value (18 ° C.). In this example, since any set value ⁇ specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 advises, “The amount of power generation exceeds the amount of power consumption, so it is okay to use a little more electricity. Should I raise the temperature setting value of the air conditioner by 2 ° C?” Is generated.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34.
- advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example when advice is displayed on the television 34.
- FIG. 4 shows an example in which advice is displayed on the entire screen of the television 34, the advice may be displayed on a part of the screen of the television 34 as shown in FIG. According to this, even when the advice is displayed while the user is viewing the program, the program being viewed is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to determine whether to follow the displayed advice by inputting either “Yes” or “No” while viewing the program.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command for setting the temperature setting value of the air conditioner to a temperature 2 ° C. higher than the current value based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command to the air conditioners 28, 48 and 66.
- the temperature set values of the air conditioners 28, 48 and 66 during the heating operation all increase by 2 ° C., so that the power consumption increases.
- the power generation amount> the power consumption amount the temperature of each room can be raised without forcing the user to add an additional electricity bill.
- the power generation amount measurement unit 100 measures the current power generation amount from the power conditioner 14 and outputs it to the power generation amount comparison unit 102.
- the power generation amount comparison unit 102 compares the measured power generation amount with the power consumption amount in the house 2. In this example, since power generation amount> power consumption amount, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires each temperature setting value from the three air conditioners 28, 48, 66.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired set value with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since any set value ⁇ specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 gives the advice “Since the amount of power generation exceeds the amount of power consumption, it is okay to use a little more electricity. Should the temperature setting value of the air conditioner be lowered by 2 ° C.?” Generate.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command for setting the temperature setting value of the air conditioner to a temperature 2 ° C. lower than the current value based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command to the air conditioners 28, 48 and 66.
- the temperature setting values of the air conditioners 28, 48, and 66 all decrease by 2 ° C., so that the power consumption increases.
- the power generation amount> the power consumption amount the user can lower the temperature of each room without an additional burden of electricity charges.
- the air conditioner 28 has a sensor for measuring the temperature outside the house 2 and a sensor for acquiring the temperature in the living room 6.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the driving state from the air conditioner 28 in the living room 6.
- “heating state” is acquired and output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature outside the house 2 and the temperature inside the living room 6 from the air conditioner 28.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired outside air temperature with the room temperature. In this example, since the outside air temperature> the room temperature, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “It seems that the outside is warm. Should I turn off the air conditioner and open the window?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning off the power of the air conditioner and a control command B for closing the curtain of the room based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, and outputs the control command B to the curtain 26 of the living room 6 where the air conditioner 28 is installed.
- the air conditioner 28 is turned off and the curtain 26 is automatically opened. Therefore, the temperature of the living room 6 rises and the power consumption of the air conditioner 28 is reduced. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the air conditioner 28 has a sensor for measuring the temperature outside the house 2 and a sensor for acquiring the temperature in the living room 6.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the driving state from the air conditioner 28 in the living room 6.
- the “cooling state” is acquired and output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature outside the house 2 and the temperature inside the living room 6 from the air conditioner 28.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired outside air temperature with the room temperature. In this example, since the outside air temperature ⁇ the room temperature, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “It seems that the outside is cooler. Turn off the air conditioner and open the window?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning off the power of the air conditioner and a control command B for closing the curtain of the room based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, and outputs the control command B to the curtain 26 of the living room 6 where the air conditioner 28 is installed.
- the air conditioner 28 is turned off and the curtain 26 is automatically opened. Therefore, the temperature of the living room 6 is lowered, and the power consumption of the air conditioner 28 is reduced. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the state of the front light and the front door, and outputs the state to the device state comparison unit 106.
- the device state comparison unit 106 determines the transition of the state of the entrance lamp and the transition of the state of the entrance door. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not “the entrance door is unlocked after the entrance light is automatically turned on and locked after the door is opened”. In this example, the determination result that this determination is “true” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the driving state from the air conditioner 28 in the living room 6. Furthermore, the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the operation state from the lamps 30 and 32 in the living room 6. In this example, “lighting state” is acquired. The device state acquisition unit 104 outputs all the acquired states to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Are you going out? It seems that the air conditioner and light are on, but should you turn it off?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80.
- advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example when advice is displayed on the mobile phone 80.
- a method for displaying advice on the mobile phone 80 there is a method for sending an email describing advice to the mobile phone 80 possessed by the user. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, advice is displayed in the text of the mail.
- a title that can be seen at a glance that an email containing advice is received may be attached to the email (“Advice ⁇ Mail ”in the figure).
- two options (a) yes and (b) no are displayed for whether or not to follow the displayed advice.
- the information is transmitted to the power management advice device 1 when the user inputs either “Yes” or “No”.
- URLs corresponding to “Yes” and “No” are displayed in the mail, and the user accesses either one of the URLs from the mobile phone 80, so that the user can answer “Yes”.
- the power management advice device 1 can be configured to notify which one of “No” and “No” is selected. Accordingly, the user can determine whether to follow the advice displayed on the mobile phone 80 via the mobile phone 80 even when the user is out.
- the collective control permission unit 116 Based on the input information, the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning off the power of the air conditioner, a control command B for turning off the light, and a control command C for turning on the power of the answering machine. To do.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, and C to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, outputs the control command B to the lamps 30, 32, and outputs the control command C to the answering machine.
- the control of each device described above can be realized by using, for example, an echo net (ECHONET) or a DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance).
- the power of the air conditioner 28 is turned off after the user goes out, and the lamps 30 and 32 are turned off. Furthermore, the answering machine is turned on. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained and the security of the house 2 can be automatically increased.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the state of the front light and the front door, and outputs the state to the device state comparison unit 106.
- the device state comparison unit 106 determines the transition of the state of the entrance lamp and the transition of the state of the entrance door. Thereby, it is determined whether or not “the entrance door is unlocked and the entrance light is automatically turned on after the door is opened”. In this example, the determination result that this determination is “true” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Return. Can you turn on the air conditioner or electricity?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 Based on the input information, the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning on the power of the air conditioner, a control command B for turning on the light, and a control command C for turning off the power of the answering machine. To do.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, and C to the collective control execution unit 118. .
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28, outputs the control command B to the lamps 30, 32, and outputs the control command C to the answering machine.
- the power supply of the air conditioner 28 is turned on after the user returns home, and the lights 30 and 32 are lit. Furthermore, the answering machine is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to save the user's trouble after returning home and to obtain a power saving effect.
- the power consumption measuring unit 108 measures the power consumption of the lamps 30, 32, 48, and 68, respectively.
- the power consumption comparison unit 110 compares each measured power consumption with the past power consumption history. Thus, it is determined whether or not the time when each measured power consumption exceeds the history lasts for 3 hours or more. In this example, since the time when the power consumption of the lamps 30, 32, and 68 exceeds the past history continues for 3 hours or more, the determination result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice based on the input information, such as “Looks like the living room and the children's room are all turned on, but are all going to be turned off?”.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34.
- advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example when advice is displayed on the television 34. 4 and 5 show an example in which two options (a) yes and (b) no are displayed for whether or not to follow the displayed advice. For example, as the third option, (C) For this advice, an option of “Yes” may always be added.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command for turning off the lamp based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command to the lamps 30, 32, and 48.
- the living room 6 and the dining kitchen 8 are automatically turned off by these processes. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the advice generation unit 112 says, “Last night, the living room and dining room seemed to have been turned on. , "Is it all automatically turned off?”
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command for turning off the lamp based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command to the lamps 30, 32, and 48.
- the living room 6 and the dining kitchen 8 are automatically turned off by these processes. As a result, a power saving effect can be obtained. Thereafter, the collective control execution unit 118 automatically outputs a control command for turning off the lamp for a lamp whose power consumption exceeds the history for three hours or more.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the DVD insertion state from the DVD player 58 of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, it is acquired at the timing when the user inserts a movie DVD, and the acquired “insertion state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “A DVD has been inserted, do you want to watch a movie? Do you want to set the environment for the movie?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 Based on the input information, the collective control permission unit 116 turns on the power of the television 56 and sets the external input to the input to which the DVD player is connected, the control command B for closing the curtain, A control command C for darkening and a control command D for turning off the power of the device are generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, and C to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the television 56, outputs the control command B to the curtain 44, outputs the control command C to the lamp 48, and outputs the control command D to the DVD player 58 connected to the television 56.
- Other devices other DVD devices, BD devices, game devices, etc.
- the TV 56 is turned on and the movie recorded on the DVD starts to be played.
- the dining kitchen 8 becomes dark, and other devices that are not used during movie viewing are automatically turned off. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- control command A is a control command “change the external input of the television to the input to which the DVD player is connected”.
- Other control commands are the same as those described above.
- the device status acquisition unit 104 acquires the power status of the DVD player 58 from the DVD player 58 of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, it is acquired when the user turns on the power, and the acquired “power-on state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Is the DVD player turned on, do you want to watch a movie? Do you want to set the environment for the movie?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 Based on the input information, the collective control permission unit 116 turns on the power of the television 56 and sets the external input to the input to which the DVD player is connected, the control command B for closing the curtain, A control command C for darkening and a control command D for turning off the power of the device are generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, and C to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the television 56, outputs the control command B to the curtain 44, outputs the control command C to the lamp 48, and outputs the control command D to the DVD player 58 connected to the television 56.
- Other devices other DVD devices, BD devices, game devices, etc.
- the TV 56 is turned on and the movie recorded on the DVD starts to be played.
- the dining kitchen 8 becomes dark, and other devices that are not used during movie viewing are automatically turned off. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- control command A is a control command “change the external input of the television to the input to which the DVD player is connected”.
- Other control commands are the same as those described above.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the external input state of the television 56 from the television 56 of the dining kitchen 8.
- the user acquires an external input of the television 56 at the input timing when the DVD player 58 is connected, and outputs the acquired “external input state” to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “The television display has been switched to DVD, do you want to watch a movie? Do you want to set the environment for the movie?”.
- the advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 56. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 56.
- the collective control permission unit 116 turns off the control command A for turning on the power of the DVD player, the control command B for closing the curtain, the control command C for dimming the lamp, and the equipment.
- Control command D to be generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, C, and D to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command A to the DVD player 58, outputs a control command B to the curtain 44, outputs a control command C to the lamp 48, and a DVD player connected to the television 56.
- the data is output to devices other than 58 (other DVD devices, BD devices, game devices, etc.).
- the power of the DVD player 58 is turned on, and the reproduction of the movie recorded on the DVD starts.
- the dining kitchen 8 becomes dark, and other devices that are not used during movie viewing are automatically turned off. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the external input state of the television 34 from the television 34 in the living room 6.
- the user acquires the external input of the television 34 at the timing when the input is connected to the game machine, and outputs the acquired “external input state” to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the brightness state around the television 34 from the brightness sensor of the television 34, and acquires time data from the clock in the living room 6.
- the acquired “brightness state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (7 o'clock to 16 o'clock). In this example, since the current time is included from 7 o'clock to 16 o'clock, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “The display on the television has been switched to a game machine. Do you want to play a game? The advice output unit 114 outputs this advice to the television 34. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the television 34.
- the collective control permission unit 116 controls the control command A for turning on the power of the game machine, the control command B for adjusting the lamp to a predetermined brightness, and the control command for turning off the power of the device. C and a control command D for opening the curtain are generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, C, and D to the collective control execution unit 118. To do.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the game machine, outputs the control command B to the lamps 30 and 32, and outputs the control command C to other devices (other DVDs) other than the game machine connected to the television 34.
- Device, BD device, game device, etc.) and a control command D is output to the curtain 26.
- the power of the game machine is turned on, and the game recorded in the game software can be played. Further, the curtain is opened, the brightness of the living room 6 becomes a predetermined brightness (appropriate brightness), and the power of other devices that are not used is automatically turned off during game play. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the television 56 includes a brightness sensor that detects the brightness around the television 56.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the DVD insertion state from the DVD player 58 of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, it is acquired at the timing when the user inserts a movie DVD, and the acquired “insertion state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device status acquisition unit 104 further acquires type information of the inserted DVD video from the DVD player 58.
- the “determination result” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the brightness state around the television 56 from the brightness sensor of the television 56, and acquires time data from the clock of the dining kitchen 8.
- the acquired “brightness state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (7 o'clock to 16 o'clock). In this example, since the current time is included from 7 o'clock to 16 o'clock, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Look at watching animation. Do you want to set the environment for animation?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 Based on the input information, the collective control permission unit 116 turns on the power of the television 56 and sets the external input to the input to which the DVD player is connected, and adjusts the light to a predetermined brightness. A control command B, a control command C for turning off the power of the device, and a control command D for opening the curtain are generated. When the user inputs “Yes” to the advice displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80, the collective control permission unit 116 sends the generated control commands A, B, C, and D to the collective control execution unit 118. Output.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs a control command A to the television 56, outputs a control command B to the lamp 48, and outputs a control command C to a device other than the DVD player 58 connected to the television 56 (another DVD device). , A BD device, a game device, etc.) and a control command D is output to the curtain 26.
- the TV 56 is turned on and the movie recorded on the DVD starts to be played.
- the curtain is opened, the brightness of the dining kitchen 8 becomes a predetermined brightness (appropriate brightness), and the power of other devices that are not used during movie viewing is automatically turned off. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- control command A is a control command “change the external input of the television to the input to which the DVD player is connected”.
- Other control commands are the same as those described above.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the person in the dining kitchen 8 from the human sensor of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, since people gather in the dining kitchen 8, the acquired “detection result” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the lighting states of the lights 30, 32, 48, and 68, and acquires time data from the clock of the dining kitchen 8.
- the acquired “lighting state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (18:00 to 19:00). In this example, since the current time is included from 18:00 to 19:00, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature> the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Are you a meal? Should you turn off the lights in the rooms other than the dining room and kitchen?
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 controls the control command A for adjusting the lamp to a predetermined brightness, the control command B for turning on the power of the air conditioner, and the control command C for turning off the power of the device. Is generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A, B, and C to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the lamp 48, outputs the control command B to the air conditioner 46, and outputs the control command C to the lamps 30, 32, 68 in the rooms other than the dining kitchen 8 and the air conditioners 28, 66. Output to.
- the brightness of the dining kitchen 8 becomes a predetermined brightness (appropriate darkness), and the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8 operates. Moreover, since the lights 30, 32, 68 in the rooms other than the dining kitchen 8 are turned off and the air conditioners 28, 66 in the rooms other than the dining kitchen 8 are stopped, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the person in the dining kitchen 8 from the human sensor of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, since people gather in the dining kitchen 8, the acquired “detection result” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the brightness state outside the house 2 from the brightness sensor of the house 2. In this example, since the outside of the house 2 is bright, it is output to the acquired “brightness state” advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the lighting states of the lights 30, 32, and 68, and acquires time data from the clock of the dining kitchen 8.
- the acquired “lighting state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, or 11 o'clock to 14 o'clock). In this example, since the current time is included from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, or from 11 o'clock to 14 o'clock, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (18 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature is less than the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice such as “Meal time? Should I turn off the lights in rooms other than the dining room and kitchen and open the dining curtain?”
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 controls the control command A for turning off the lamp, the control command B for opening the curtain, the control command C for turning on the power of the air conditioner, and the power of the air conditioner.
- Control command D to be generated.
- the collective control permission unit 116 sends the generated control commands A, B, C, and D to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the lamps 30, 32, 68, outputs the control command B to the curtain 44, outputs the control command C to the air conditioner 46, and sends the control command D to other than the dining kitchen 8.
- the curtain of the dining kitchen 8 is opened, and the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8 is operated. Further, since the lights 30, 32, 68 in the rooms other than the dining kitchen 8 are turned off and the air conditioners 28, 66 are stopped, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the person in the dining kitchen 8 from the human sensor of the dining kitchen 8. In this example, since people gather in the dining kitchen 8, the acquired “detection result” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the brightness state outside the house 2 from the brightness sensor of the house 2. In this example, since the outside of the house 2 is dark, it is output to the acquired “brightness state” advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the lighting states of the lights 30, 32, 48, and 68, and acquires time data from the clock of the dining kitchen 8.
- the acquired “lighting state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, or 11 o'clock to 14 o'clock). In this example, since the current time is included from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, or from 11 o'clock to 14 o'clock, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (18 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature is less than the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Is it time for a meal? Turn off the lights in a room other than the dining room or kitchen and turn on the dining room?”
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 controls the control command A for adjusting the lamp to a predetermined brightness, the control command B for turning on the power of the air conditioner, and the control command C for turning off the power of the device. And generate When the user inputs “Yes” to the advice displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80, the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the lamps 30, 32, 48, 68, outputs the control command B to the air conditioner 46, and outputs the control command C to the lamps 30, 32, 66 in rooms other than the dining kitchen 8. And output to the air conditioners 28 and 66.
- the brightness of the dining kitchen 8 becomes a predetermined brightness (appropriate brightness), and the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8 operates. Further, since the lights 30, 32, 68 in the rooms other than the dining kitchen 8 are turned off and the air conditioners 28, 66 are stopped, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the indoor person from the human sensor in the living room 6, the dining kitchen 8, and the child room 10, and acquires the detection result of the indoor sound from the sound sensor.
- the acquired “detection result” of the person in the room is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the “detection result” of the acquired indoor sound with the prescribed data (sneezing sound). In this example, since a sneezing sound is detected in the child room 10, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Looks like the air is dirty. Would you like to operate the air purifier in the room in the room?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for controlling the power source of the air purifier based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command A to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air purifiers 40, 54, and 74.
- Air cleaners 40, 54, and 74 have air sensors that detect the amount of pollen or dust around them.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the person in the room from the human sensors in the living room 6, the dining kitchen 8, and the child room 10.
- the acquired “detection result” of the person in the room is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the detection result of the amount of surrounding pollen or dust from the air sensors of the air purifiers 40, 54, and 74.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of the amount of surrounding pollen or dust with a specified value (predetermined pollen concentration or dust concentration). In this example, since the density of the surrounding dust> the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Looks like the air is dirty. Would you like to operate the air purifier in the room in the room?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for controlling the power source of the air purifier based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command A to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air purifiers 40, 54, and 74.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the detection result of the person in the room from the human sensors in the living room 6, the dining kitchen 8, and the child room 10.
- the acquired “detection result” of the person in the room is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the detection result of the ambient humidity from the humidity sensors of the humidifiers 38, 52, and 72.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of ambient humidity with a specified value (predetermined humidity). In this example, since the ambient humidity is less than the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “Air is dry. Would you like to operate the humidifier in the room in the room?” Based on the input information.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for controlling the power supply of the humidifier based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command A to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the humidifiers 38, 53, and 72.
- the humidifiers 38 and 72 in the living room 6 and the child room 10 are operated by these processes. Moreover, since the power of the humidifier 52 of the dining kitchen 8 where no one is present is turned off, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the processing state of the washing machine from the washing machine 70. In this example, it is acquired when the washing machine finishes the dehydration process, and the acquired “processing state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the detection result of the ambient humidity from the humidity sensor of the humidifier 72.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of ambient humidity with a specified value (predetermined humidity). In this example, since the ambient humidity is less than the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires time data from the clock of the child room 10.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired time data with a specified value (18:00 to 6 o'clock). In this example, since the current time is included from 18:00 to 6:00, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “The air is dry, so I think it will dry even when the room is dried. Should I stop the drying course?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for controlling the power supply of the washing machine and a control command B for turning on the lamp based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the washing machine 70, and outputs the control command B to the lamp in the room where the laundry is dried.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the processing state of the washing machine from the washing machine 70. In this example, it is acquired at the timing when the washing machine starts the drying process, and the acquired “processing state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the humidity detection result outside the house 2 from the humidity sensor in the child room 10.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of ambient humidity with a specified value (predetermined humidity). In this example, since the outside humidity is less than the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the detection result of the ambient humidity from the humidifier 72.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of ambient humidity with a specified value (predetermined humidity). In this example, since ambient humidity> specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “While the drying course is being executed, the humidity has increased. Would you like to open the window and take in outside air with low humidity?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for opening the window and a control command B for turning on the power of the ventilation fan based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the window 62 and outputs the control command B to the ventilation fan 78.
- the window 62 is opened and the ventilation fan 78 is operated.
- the ventilation fan 78 is operated.
- dry air enters the child room 10 and the indoor humidity can be lowered.
- the indoor humidity can be lowered without operating the dehumidifier, so that a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the processing state of the washing machine 70 from the washing machine 70. In this example, it is acquired at the timing when the washing machine starts the drying process, and the acquired “processing state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires a detection result of ambient humidity from the humidifier 72.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired “detection result” of ambient humidity with a specified value (predetermined humidity). In this example, since ambient humidity> specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice “The humidity has increased because the drying course is being executed. Would you like to operate the dehumidifier?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning on the power of the dehumidifier based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control command A to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the dehumidifier 76.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the operation setting state of the refrigerator 50 from the refrigerator 50.
- the acquired “operation setting state” is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 further acquires the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46 of the dining kitchen 8.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature> the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 is based on the input information, “The operation setting of the refrigerator is“ strong ”, but“ weak ”should be enough to cool down. Would you like to lower the room temperature and set the refrigerator operation setting to “Weak”? Is generated.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for changing the operation setting of the refrigerator and a control command B for turning on the power of the air conditioner based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the refrigerator 50 and outputs the control command B to the air conditioner 46.
- the air conditioner 46 is operated by these processes, and the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 is lowered. As a result, even if the operation setting of the refrigerator 50 is “weak”, the inside of the refrigerator 50 can be sufficiently cooled, and a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the temperature outside the house 2 and the temperature inside the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired outside air temperature with the room temperature. In this example, since the outside air temperature ⁇ the room temperature, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 says, “The dining kitchen has a high room temperature, so it costs electricity for the refrigerator. Should I open the window and turn the ventilation fan to replace the air?” Generate advice.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for opening the window and a control command B for turning on the power of the ventilation fan based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the window 42 and outputs the control command B to the ventilation fan 60.
- the window 42 is opened and the ventilation fan 60 is operated.
- the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 decreases, so that the inside of the refrigerator 50 can be sufficiently cooled. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the temperature outside the house 2 and the temperature inside the dining kitchen 8 from the air conditioner 46.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired outside air temperature with the room temperature. In this example, since the outside air temperature> the room temperature, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116. In addition, the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature> the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice such as “The dining kitchen has a high room temperature so that the electric bill for the refrigerator is charged. Should we cool the dining kitchen?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning on the power of the air conditioner and a control command B for closing the door based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 46 and outputs the control command B to the doors 80 and 82.
- the doors 80 and 82 of the dining kitchen 8 are closed, and the air conditioner 46 is operated.
- the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 decreases, so that the inside of the refrigerator 50 can be sufficiently cooled. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- the device state acquisition unit 104 acquires the temperature outside the house 2 and the temperature inside the dining kitchen 8 from the sensor of the dining kitchen 8.
- the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired outside air temperature with the room temperature. In this example, since the outside air temperature> the room temperature, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116. In addition, the device state comparison unit 106 compares the acquired room temperature with a specified value (28 ° C.). In this example, since the room temperature> the specified value, the comparison result is output to the advice generation unit 112 and the collective control permission unit 116.
- the advice generation unit 112 Based on the input information, the advice generation unit 112 generates an advice such as “The dining kitchen has a high room temperature so that the electricity bill for the refrigerator is charged. Do you want to cool the diing kitchen?”.
- the advice output unit 114 transmits this advice to the mobile phone 80. As a result, advice is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 80.
- the collective control permission unit 116 generates a control command A for turning on the power of the air conditioner and a control command B for controlling opening / closing of the door based on the input information.
- the collective control permission unit 116 outputs the generated control commands A and B to the collective control execution unit 118.
- the collective control execution unit 118 outputs the control command A to the air conditioner 28 and outputs the control command B to the doors 80 and 82.
- the door 80 of the dining kitchen 8 is opened and the door 82 is closed. And the air conditioner 28 of the living room 6 operates. As a result, the temperature in the dining kitchen 8 decreases, so that the inside of the refrigerator 50 can be sufficiently cooled. Therefore, a power saving effect can be obtained.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of the television 34 when the trigger condition is changed.
- the currently set trigger condition (T1), advice (A1) displayed corresponding to T1, and collective control performed corresponding to T1 (P1) is displayed.
- two options (a) Yes and (b) No are displayed for whether or not the contents of T1 are to be corrected.
- the user can determine whether or not to correct the contents of the displayed T1 by inputting either “Yes” or “No”.
- the specific contents of T1 can be changed. For example, change from “power generation ⁇ power consumption and heating setting temperature of air conditioner exceeds 18 degrees” to “power generation ⁇ power consumption and heating setting temperature of air conditioner exceeds 20 degrees”. Can do.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of the television 34 when the advice text to be displayed is changed.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen display example of the television 34 when changing the contents of the collective control.
- the currently set advice text (A1), the trigger condition (T1) corresponding to A1, and the collective control (A1) P1) is displayed. Then, whether or not to correct the contents of A1 can be determined by inputting either “Yes” or “No”.
- the specific contents of A1 can be changed. For example, “The air conditioner seems to have a high set temperature. Would you like to set the value to 18 ° C? If you close the curtain, the room temperature will not escape.” would you like to set all the air conditioner settings to 18 degrees? If you close the curtains, the room temperature will not escape. "
- the contents of the currently set collective control (P1), the trigger condition (T1) corresponding to P1, and the advice corresponding to P1 (A1) is displayed. Then, whether or not to correct the contents of P1 can be determined by inputting either “Yes” or “No”.
- the contents of P1 can be changed. For example, “Set the temperature setting values of all operating air conditioners to 18 degrees and close the curtains in the room where the air conditioners are operating” to “Set the temperature setting values of all operating air conditioners to 18 degrees. Can be changed.
- the trigger condition (T1) is satisfied, it is possible to set whether or not the collective control (P1) is automatically performed. As shown in FIG. 10, two options of (a) ON and (b) OFF are displayed for whether or not to always answer “Yes”. The user can always determine whether or not to perform collective control by inputting either “ON” or “OFF”.
- each unit included in the power management advice device 1 may be configured by hardware logic. Alternatively, it may be realized by software using a CPU as follows.
- the power management advice device 1 stores a CPU that executes instructions of a program that realizes each function, a RAM that stores the program and that expands the program into an executable format, and stores the program and various data.
- a storage device such as a memory is provided. With this configuration, the object of the present invention can also be achieved by a predetermined recording medium.
- This recording medium only needs to record the program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of the program of the power management advice device 1 which is software for realizing the above-described functions so that it can be read by a computer.
- This recording medium is supplied to the power management advice device 1.
- the power management advice device 1 or CPU or MPU as a computer may read and execute the program code recorded on the supplied recording medium.
- the recording medium that supplies the program code to the power management advice device 1 is not limited to a specific structure or type. That is, this recording medium is, for example, a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / BD / CD-R. Including a disk system, a card system such as an IC card (including a memory card) / optical card, or a semiconductor memory system such as a mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM / flash ROM.
- a tape system such as a magnetic tape or a cassette tape
- a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk
- an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / BD / CD-R.
- a card system such as an IC card (including a memory card)
- the power management advice device 1 is configured to be connectable to a communication network, the object of the present invention can be achieved.
- the program code is supplied to the power management advice device 1 via the communication network.
- the communication network is not limited to a specific type or form as long as it can supply program codes to the power management advice device 1.
- the Internet intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network (Virtual Private Network), telephone line network, mobile communication network, or satellite communication network may be used.
- the transmission medium constituting the communication network may be any medium that can transmit the program code, and is not limited to a specific configuration or type.
- an infrared ray such as IrDA or a remote control, Bluetooth (registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR even with a wired line such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, or ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
- a wired line such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, or ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
- the present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.
- the power management advice device 1 may be provided with display means such as a display so that advice is displayed on the power management advice device 1 so that the user can confirm the advice.
- the power management advice device 1 may be provided with an input unit that can input a user instruction, and the user may determine (instruct) whether to follow the displayed advice through the input unit.
- the power management apparatus is further connected to another device different from any of the plurality of devices, and the power management device includes a state acquisition unit that acquires the state of the other device. Further, the advice generation means generates the advice according to the acquired state.
- the target device to be collectively controlled may not be the same as the target device from which the state of the device is acquired.
- the power management apparatus is characterized in that the advice generation unit generates the advice according to the acquired state transition.
- the power management apparatus further includes a measurement value acquisition unit that acquires a value measured through a sensor included in the device from at least one of the plurality of devices, and the advice generation unit is acquired. The advice according to the measured value is generated.
- the power management apparatus is further connected to another device different from any of the plurality of devices, and the power management device obtains a value measured through a sensor included in the other device.
- the apparatus further comprises a measurement value acquisition means for acquiring, wherein the advice generation means generates the advice according to the acquired measurement value.
- the user with an adbus that reflects a value measured through a sensor provided in a device different from the device to be collectively controlled.
- the value used for generating the advice is not necessarily limited to the value measured through the sensor provided in the target device to be collectively controlled.
- the advice generation means generates the advice according to the transition of the acquired measurement value.
- the power management apparatus further includes power consumption measuring means for measuring the power consumption of each of the plurality of devices, and comparison means for comparing the measured power consumption with past power consumption.
- the advice generation means generates the advice according to the comparison result by the comparison means.
- a specific apparatus can be collectively controlled among several apparatus. For example, when the current power consumption exceeds the past power consumption, the user is alerted that there is a possibility that wasteful power is consumed, and a countermeasure is provided. As described above, when excessive power consumption is observed compared to the past, the user is notified of the abnormality, so that useless power consumption can be prevented.
- the power management apparatus is further connected to a solar power generation apparatus, further includes a power generation amount measuring unit that measures a power generation amount in the solar power generation apparatus, and the advice generation unit is measured The advice according to the power generation amount is generated.
- the power management apparatus is characterized in that the advice output means transmits the advice to a portable device possessed by the user.
- the advice generated by the power management apparatus can be displayed on the mobile phone possessed by the user. Therefore, since the advice generated by the power management device is displayed on the mobile phone while the user is moving around the house or going out, the user can check the provided advice content on the spot. can do.
- the power management advice device can be applied as, for example, a device or a system that provides advice on power saving in preparation for a building such as a house or an office building.
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本実施形態に係る家屋2の詳しい構成について、図2を参照して説明する。図2は、本発明の一実施形態に係る家屋2の構成を示す概略図である。
図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る電力管理システム90の構成を示す図である。この図に示すように、電力管理システム90は、少なくとも電力管理アドバイス装置1、パワーコンディショナ14、テレビ34、複数の機器82,84,86、および携帯電話機(携帯装置)80を含んでいる。なお、図1に示したのはあくまで電力管理システム90を構成する一部の機器に過ぎない。実際には、図2に示す全ての機器が、電力管理システム90を構成している。すなわち家屋2は電力管理システム90を備えている。
図3は、機器情報DB120に登録されている情報の詳細を示す図である。この図に示すように、家屋2に備えられる各機器、各設備が、家屋2内のいずれの場所(部屋、廊下、玄関)に存在するのかを示す情報は、予め機器情報DB120に登録されている。したがって、電力管理アドバイス装置は、状態/値を取得する対象の装置が家屋2内のどの場所にあるのか、または、制御対象の機器が家屋2内のどの場所にあるのかを、機器情報DB120に登録されている情報に基づいて特定することができる。
電力管理システム90の動作について、具体例を挙げて説明する。
電力管理アドバイス装置において、アドバイス生成部112に入力される情報は、アドバイスを生成する際のトリガーに相当する。また、当該トリガーと、当該トリガーに対応するアドバイスとは、電力管理アドバイス装置において、互いに関連付けられて図示しないメモリに予め格納されている。すなわち、想定されるトリガーごとに、対応するアドバイスは予め用意されている。したがって、「アドバイスを生成する」ことは、入力された情報(トリガー)に対応するアドバイスをメモリから検索して取得する、ことを意図している。
電力管理アドバイス装置において、一括制御許可部116に入力される情報は、制御コマンドを生成する際のトリガーとなる。また、当該トリガーと、当該トリガーに対応する制御コマンドとは、電力管理アドバイス装置において、互いに関連付けられて図示しないメモリに予め格納されている。すなわち、想定されるトリガーごとに、対応する制御コマンドは予め用意されている。したがって、「制御コマンドを生成する」ことは、入力された情報(トリガー)に対応する制御コマンドをメモリから検索して取得する、ことを意図している。
以下では、エアコンおよびカーテンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は冬であり、エアコン28の動作を暖房にしていることを前提にする。
以下では、エアコンおよびカーテンを一括制御する他の例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、エアコン28の動作を冷房にしていることを前提にする。
以下では、複数のエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は冬であり、エアコン28の動作を暖房にしていることを前提にする。
以下では、複数のエアコンを一括制御する他の例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、エアコン28の動作を冷房にしていることを前提にする。
以下では、エアコンおよびカーテンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は冬であり、エアコン28の動作を暖房にしていることを前提にする。また、エアコン28は家屋2の外の温度を測定するセンサおよびリビングルーム6内の温度を取得するセンサをそれぞれ有している。
以下では、エアコンおよびカーテンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、エアコン28の動作を冷房にしていることを前提にする。また、エアコン28は家屋2の外の温度を測定するセンサおよびリビングルーム6内の温度を取得するセンサをそれぞれ有している。
以下では、ユーザが家屋2から外出する場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、以下の例では、玄関に人感センサが備え付けられており、この人感センサが人を検知すると、玄関の電灯が自動的に点灯することを前提にする。また、リビングルーム6には留守番警報装置が備えられている。この装置は、外出時に窓が開く等するとユーザ(居住者)にメールで通知する機能を有する。
以下では、ユーザが家屋2に帰宅した場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、以下の例では、玄関に人感センサが備え付けられており、この人感センサが人を検知すると、玄関の電灯が自動的に点灯することを前提にする。また、リビングルーム6には留守番警報装置が備えられている。この装置は、外出時に窓が開く等するとユーザ(居住者)にメールで通知する機能を有する。
以下では、複数の電灯を一括制御する例を説明する。
以下では、DVDプレーヤ58に映画のDVDが挿入された場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。
以下では、DVDプレーヤ58の電源が入った場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。
以下では、テレビ56の外部入力が、DVDプレーヤ58が接続されている入力にされた場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。
以下では、テレビ34の外部入力に、ゲーム機が接続されている入力にされた場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、時刻は、外が明るい時間帯(7時~16時ごろ)であることを前提とする。また、テレビ34は、テレビ34の周囲の明るさを検知する明るさセンサを有している。
以下では、DVDプレーヤ58にアニメーション映画のDVDが挿入された場合における、複数機器を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、時刻は、外が明るい時間帯(7時~16時ごろ)であることを前提とする。また、テレビ56は、テレビ56の周囲の明るさを検知する明るさセンサを有している。
以下では、ダイニングキッチン8に人が集まった場合における、電灯およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、時刻は18時~19時ごろであることを前提にする。また、ダイニングキッチン8は、室内に人がいるか否かを検出する人感センサを有している。
以下では、ダイニングキッチン8に人が集まった場合における、電灯およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、家屋2の外が明るく、季節は冬であり、時刻は6時~9時ごろ、または11時~14時ごろであることを前提にする。また、家屋2は、家屋2の外の明るさを検知する明るさセンサを有している。
以下では、ダイニングキッチン8に人が集まった場合における、電灯およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、家屋2の外が暗く、季節は冬であり、時刻は6時~9時ごろ、または11時~14時ごろであることを前提にする。
以下では、室内の空気が汚れている場合における、空気清浄機を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、リビングルーム6、および子供部屋10には人がいることを前提にする。また、リビングルーム6、ダイニングキッチン8、および子供部屋10は、室内に人がいるか否かを検出する人感センサと、室内の音声を検知する音センサとを有している。
以下では、室内の空気が汚れている場合における、空気清浄機を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、リビングルーム6、および子供部屋10には人がいることを前提にする。また、空気清浄機40,54,74は、周囲の花粉または埃の量を検知する空気センサを有している。
以下では、室内の湿度が低下している場合における、加湿器を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、リビングルーム6、および子供部屋10には人がいることを前提にする。また、加湿器38,52,72は、周囲の湿度を検知する湿度センサを有している。
以下では、洗濯中の室内の湿度が低下している場合における、洗濯機を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、現段階は、洗濯物の脱水処理が終了した段階(乾燥処理をする前の大気状態)であることを前提にする。また、現在は夜間(18時~6時ごろ)であることを前提にする。
以下では、洗濯中の室内の湿度が上昇している場合における、窓および換気扇を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、現段階は、洗濯物の乾燥処理をしている段階であることを前提にする。また、子供部屋10は、家屋2の外の湿度を検知する湿度センサを有している。
以下では、洗濯中の室内の湿度が上昇している場合における、除湿機を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、現段階は、洗濯物の乾燥処理をしている段階であることを前提にする。
以下では、冷蔵庫の動作設定が「強」になっている場合における、冷蔵庫およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であることを前提にする。
以下では、冷蔵庫が配されている部屋の温度が高くなっている場合における、窓および換気扇を一括制御する例を説明する。なお、ダイニングキッチン8内の温度よりも家屋2外の温度の方が低いことを前提にする。
以下では、冷蔵庫が配されている部屋の温度が高くなっている場合における、扉およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、ダイニングキッチン8内の温度よりも家屋2外の温度の方が高いことを前提にする。
以下では、冷蔵庫が配されている部屋の温度が高くなっている場合における、扉およびエアコンを一括制御する例を説明する。なお、季節は夏であり、ダイニングキッチン8内の温度よりも家屋2外の温度の方が高く、ダイニングキッチン8内にはエアコンが設けられていないことを前提にする。また、ダイニングキッチン8は、家屋2の外の温度およびダイニングキッチン8内の温度を測定するセンサを有している。
最後に、電力管理アドバイス装置1に含まれている各部は、ハードウェアロジックによって構成すれば良い。または、次のように、CPUを用いてソフトウェアによって実現しても良い。
以上のように、本発明に係る電力管理装置は、上記複数の機器のいずれとも異なる他の機器にさらに接続されており、電力管理装置は、上記他の機器の状態を取得する状態取得手段をさらに備えており、上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記状態に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴としている。
2 家屋
4 廊下
6 リビングルーム
8 ダイニングキッチン
10 子供部屋
12 太陽光発電装置
14 パワーコンディショナ
34 テレビ
80 携帯電話機
82,84,86 機器
90 電力管理システム
100 発電量計測部
102 発電量比較部
104 機器状態取得部
106 機器状態比較部
108 消費電力計測部
110 消費電力比較部
112 アドバイス生成部
114 アドバイス出力部
116 一括制御許可部
118 一括制御実行部
120 機器情報データベース(機器情報DB)
122 記録用データベース(記録用DB)
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- 複数の機器に接続された電力管理装置であって、
節電に関するアドバイスを生成するアドバイス生成手段と、
上記アドバイスを出力するアドバイス出力手段と、
上記アドバイスに対応した制御を、上記複数の機器に対してそれぞれ一括して実行する制御実行手段とを備えていることを特徴とする電力管理装置。 - 上記複数の機器の少なくともいずれかの状態を取得する状態取得手段をさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記状態に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 電力管理装置は、上記複数の機器のいずれとも異なる他の機器にさらに接続されており、
電力管理装置は、上記他の機器の状態を取得する状態取得手段をさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記状態に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記状態の遷移に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項2または3に記載の電力管理装置。
- 上記複数の機器の少なくともいずれかから、当該機器が備えるセンサを通じて測定した値を取得する測定値取得手段をさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記測定値に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 電力管理装置は、上記複数の機器のいずれとも異なる他の機器にさらに接続されており、
電力管理装置は、上記他の機器が備えるセンサを通じて測定した値を取得する測定値取得手段をさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記測定値に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 上記アドバイス生成手段は、取得された上記測定値の遷移に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項5または6に記載の電力管理装置。
- 上記複数の機器におけるそれぞれの消費電力を計測する消費電力計測手段と、
計測された消費電力を、過去の消費電力と比較する比較手段とをさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、上記比較手段による比較結果に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 電力管理装置は、太陽光発電装置にさらに接続されており、
上記太陽光発電装置における発電量を計測する発電量計測手段をさらに備えており、
上記アドバイス生成手段は、計測された上記発電量に応じた上記アドバイスを生成することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の電力管理装置。 - 上記アドバイス出力手段は、上記アドバイスを、ユーザが所持する携帯装置に送信することを特徴とする請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の電力管理装置。
- 複数の機器に接続された電力管理装置が実行する電力管理方法であって、
節電に関するアドバイスを生成するアドバイス生成ステップと、
上記アドバイスを出力するアドバイス出力ステップと、
上記アドバイスに対応した制御を、上記複数の機器に対してそれぞれ一括して実行する制御実行ステップとを備えていることを特徴とする電力管理方法。 - 請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の電力管理装置と、上記複数の機器とを備えていることを特徴とする電力管理システム。
- 請求項12に記載の電力管理システムを備えていることを特徴とする家屋。
- 請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の電力管理装置を動作させるプログラムであって、コンピュータを上記の各手段として機能させるためのプログラム。
- 請求項14に記載のプログラムを記録しているコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体。
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