WO2012118056A1 - Network system, method for displaying operation screen, electronic device, and method for controlling electronic device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a technology of a network system including a display arranged in a house and a portable terminal.
- the present invention relates to a technique for displaying an operation screen for operating a plurality of home appliances on a display or a terminal.
- Electronic devices for controlling home appliances placed in houses have been proposed. For example, there is a technology in which an electronic device controls an air conditioner, a TV, a curtain opening / closing device, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave oven, a solar cell, etc., and displays the state of those devices on a display. Proposed.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a television operating method.
- Patent Document 1 discloses a television operating method.
- another received program screen is displayed on the hand display screen of the hand terminal while the received program screen is displayed on the TV display screen of the TV receiver.
- a reception remote control screen capable of selecting a reception channel is displayed on the local display screen.
- a related web screen is displayed on the hand display screen by button operation, and when the user moves it to the TV display screen, a web remote control screen for operating the cursor on the related web screen is displayed on the hand display screen. Is displayed.
- the display of the first electronic device is different from the display size of the second electronic device, the display of the first electronic device and the display of the second electronic device can be used more efficiently.
- a network system that can be used is required.
- the present invention has been made to solve such a problem.
- the objective in a certain situation is to provide the network system which can utilize more efficiently the display of the 1st electronic device and the display of the 2nd electronic device from which sizes mutually differ.
- An object in another aspect is to provide a method of displaying an operation screen that can more efficiently use a display of a first electronic device and a display of a second electronic device that have different sizes.
- a network system includes a first electronic device including a first display and a second electronic device.
- the second electronic device includes an operation unit, a communication interface for acquiring information related to a plurality of home appliances, a second display smaller than the first display, and a processor.
- the processor causes the second display to display a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances based on the information about the home appliance, receives the first command via the operation unit, and A second operation screen relating to more home appliances than the second display is displayed on the display.
- a processor displays the image which shows the household appliance currently installed in the 1st area among several household appliances on the map which shows the 1st area as a 1st operation screen on the 2nd display.
- the first display shows the home appliances installed in the second area of the plurality of home appliances on the map indicating the second area wider than the first area as the second operation screen. Display an image.
- the processor receives a second command for selecting one home appliance from the first operation screen via the operation unit, and the second display displays a part of the first operation screen as a part of the first operation screen.
- the third instruction for selecting one household appliance from the second operation screen is received via the operation unit when the information related to the selected household appliance is displayed.
- information related to the selected home appliance is displayed on the first display.
- the network system further includes a computer capable of data communication with the first electronic device and the second electronic device.
- the first electronic device receives information on a plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the second electronic device.
- the second electronic device receives information on a plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the first electronic device.
- the first electronic device includes a remote control receiver for receiving a first command from the second electronic device.
- the second electronic device includes a remote control transmission unit for transmitting the first command to the first electronic device.
- the operation unit includes a tablet.
- the second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel.
- the processor receives the first command, the processor displays a remote control screen on the touch panel.
- the operation unit includes a tablet.
- the second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel.
- a method for displaying an operation screen in a network system including a first electronic device having a first display and a second electronic device having a second display smaller than the first display.
- the first electronic device displays a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances on the second display, and the first electronic device accepts the first command.
- the step and the second electronic device display a second operation screen related to more home appliances on the first display than on the second display. Steps.
- An electronic device includes an internal display, an operation unit, a communication interface capable of acquiring information on a plurality of home appliances, and a processor.
- the processor displays a first operation screen on a part of the plurality of home appliances on the internal display based on the information on the home appliances acquired by the communication interface, receives a first command via the operation unit, A signal for causing the external display to display a second operation screen related to more home appliances than that displayed on the internal display is generated.
- the processor generates a signal for displaying the second operation screen on the external display, and then displays the remote control screen of the second operation screen on the internal display.
- an electronic device control method including an internal display, an operation unit, and a communication interface capable of acquiring information on a plurality of home appliances.
- the control method includes a step of causing the internal display to display a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances based on information about the home appliance acquired by the communication interface, and a first command via the operation unit.
- a network system and an operation screen display method that can more efficiently use the display of the first electronic device and the display of the second electronic device that are different in size from each other are provided.
- FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing an overall configuration of a network system 1 according to the present embodiment.
- network system 1 is installed in, for example, a house or an office.
- the network system 1 includes a television 200A (first electronic device) installed in a living room, an air conditioner 200B installed in the living room, a refrigerator 200C installed in the kitchen, and a washing machine 200D installed in the washroom. And home appliances such as the TV 200E installed in the bedroom.
- the network system 1 includes other home appliances, solar cells, batteries, a management server 300, a Web server 400, a human sensor 200X installed in each room, and the like. It is preferable that a human sensor is installed in each room.
- the network system 1 includes a terminal 100 (second electronic device) for controlling home appliances, human sensors 200X, and the like.
- the terminal 100 can perform data communication with home appliances, the human sensor 200X, and the like via a wired or wireless network.
- the terminal 100 uses, for example, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications) as a network.
- the terminal 100 may be portable, may be detachable from a base placed on a table, or may be fixed to a wall of a room.
- the display 202 of the television 200A is larger than the touch panel 106 of the terminal 100 (the area is wide) and can display more information than the terminal.
- FIGS. 2A to 2D are first image diagrams showing terminal 100 and television 200A according to the present embodiment.
- 3A to 3C are second image diagrams showing terminal 100 and television 200A according to the present embodiment.
- television 200 ⁇ / b> A receives the operation state of the home appliance from management server 300 via Web server 400.
- the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the state of the home appliance based on data from the Web server 400 (management server 300).
- the television 200A when the power consumption of one of the home appliances exceeds a predetermined value, the television 200A superimposes the television image on the display 202, and a message 202A indicating that the power consumption of one of the home appliances exceeds the predetermined value. Is displayed. At this time, the terminal 100 displays a power consumption state (power supply state) of the house.
- a power consumption state power supply state
- television 200A ends the display of the message after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of display of message 202A.
- the terminal 100 causes the touch panel 106 to display a message 106A indicating that any power consumption of the home appliance has exceeded a predetermined value, superimposed on the power consumption state of the house.
- Terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has touched message 106 ⁇ / b> A via touch panel 106. Alternatively, the terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has selected the message 106A via a button described later.
- terminal 100 when the user touches message 106A, terminal 100 causes touch panel 106 to display home appliances installed on the first floor on a map on the first floor based on data from management server 300.
- touch panel 106 has an overuse ranking screen as a layout map of home appliances installed on the first floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of current power consumption, and detailed information on the selected home appliance. Is displayed.
- the layout of home appliances arranged on the first floor includes a map of the first floor and an image of home appliances arranged on the map of the first floor.
- the layout of home appliances arranged on the second floor includes a map of the second floor and an image of home appliances arranged on the map of the second floor.
- the touch panel 106 may display only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in the ranking of overuse) on the map.
- the touch panel 106 displays software buttons including names of home appliances and names of floors or rooms where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption.
- the touch panel 106 displays a button 1061 indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption, a button 1062 indicating a microwave oven with the second highest power consumption, and a button 1063 indicating a television with the third highest power consumption. .
- the touch panel 106 displays an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances. Touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption of the selected home appliance and a button 106B for turning off the power of the home appliance.
- the air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected.
- the touch panel 106 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icons different from the colors of the other home appliance icons. Then, the touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption amount of the air conditioner, the current power consumption accumulated amount, the operation command currently being executed, and a button 106B for turning off the power supply of the air conditioner.
- terminal 100 when the user touches TV button 1063 on the second floor, terminal 100 causes touch panel 106 to connect the home appliance installed on the second floor to touch panel 106 based on the data from management server 300. Display on the map.
- Touch panel 106 displays, as an overuse ranking screen, a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of current power consumption, and detailed information about the selected home appliance.
- the touch panel 106 displays a television icon on the map on the second floor larger than icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the television icons different from the colors of other home appliance icons.
- the touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption of the television, the current power consumption amount, the operation command currently being executed, and a button 106B for turning off the power of the television.
- the terminal 100 turns off the power of the television via the network or the management server 300.
- the terminal 100 acquires the detection result of the human sensor 200X in each room from the management server 300.
- the terminal 100 displays a message 106 ⁇ / b> C stating that “no one is in the room”.
- the terminal 100 may display a message 106C indicating that “no one is in the room” for only the selected home appliance, and may indicate that “no one is in the room” for other home appliances. Message 106C may be displayed.
- the terminal 100 displays an icon 106 ⁇ / b> D indicating a television on the upper part of the touch panel 106.
- the terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has slid a plurality of fingers on the touch panel 106 in the direction of the icon 106D.
- terminal 100 when the user slides a plurality of fingers on touch panel 106 in the direction of icon 106D, terminal 100 generates a signal for displaying an operation screen on television 200A, and operation screen on television 200A. Send a transition instruction. However, the terminal 100 transmits an operation screen transition command to the television 200A based on another operation such as a long press or a gesture or an operation combining a plurality of operations (an operation different from a normal tap operation). May be.
- Web server 400 management server 300
- television 200A causes display 202 to display home appliances installed in the house on a map of the entire house. That is, the television 200A displays the home appliances installed on the first floor on the left side of the display 202 on the first floor map, and the home appliances installed on the second floor on the right side of the display 202 on the second floor map. Display.
- display 202 has an overuse ranking screen as a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the first floor, a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, and a large amount of current power consumption. Displays the ranking of home appliances. For example, the display 202 displays software buttons including names of home appliances and floors or room names where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption. Here, the display 202 displays a selection from a button indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption to a button indicating a washing machine with the tenth highest power consumption.
- the display 202 displays only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in the ranking of overuse) on the map for easy viewing by the user, that is, to display the home appliance icons large. May be.
- the display 202 displays an image showing the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances.
- an air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected.
- the display 202 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of the other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the other home appliance icons.
- the terminal 100 After transmitting the operation screen transition command to the television 200A, the terminal 100 displays a screen (remote control screen) for changing the selected button on the display 202.
- the user can remotely operate the screen of the display 202 according to the remote control screen. More specifically, terminal 100 displays on touch panel 106 that terminal 100 is in a remote control mode for controlling television 200A.
- the terminal 100 displays on the touch panel 106 images indicating the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, and the left direction, and an enter button 106E positioned at the center of those images.
- the terminal 100 transmits a button change command to the television 200A based on the sliding direction. For example, when the user slides his / her finger to the right on the touch panel 106, the television 200A causes the display 202 to display an operation screen in which the microwave oven is selected.
- terminal 100 transmits a determination command to television 200A.
- the television 200 ⁇ / b> A causes the display 202 to display the detailed screen 202 ⁇ / b> B of the selected home appliance by superimposing it on the layout diagram of the home appliance based on the determination instruction.
- the TV 200A displays, as a detailed screen 202B, a current power consumption amount, a current power consumption integrated amount, a currently executed operation command, a button for changing the operation mode, and a button 202C for turning off the power of the home appliance. Is displayed on the display 202.
- the user inputs a slide operation or a touch operation to the terminal 100 to select a button for changing the operation mode on the display 202 of the television 200A or a button 202C for turning off the power of the home appliance.
- the terminal 100 transmits a command for changing the operation mode and a command for turning off the power to the television 200A.
- the television 200A changes the operation mode of the home appliance or turns off the power source of the home appliance according to the instruction.
- touch panel 106 on terminal 100 and display 202 on television 200A are connected. It can be used more efficiently. More specifically, when display 202 displays a layout of home appliances installed on the first and second floors, and touch panel 106 displays a layout of home appliances disposed on either the first or second floor.
- the vertical and horizontal lengths of the display 202 are preferably at least twice as long as the vertical and horizontal lengths of the touch panel 106, respectively. In this case, displaying the operation screen on the television 200A makes it easier for a plurality of users to see more information than that displayed on the touch panel 106.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of terminal 100 according to the present embodiment.
- the terminal 100 includes a memory 101, a display 102, a tablet 103, a button 104, a communication interface 105, a speaker 107, a remote control transmission unit 109, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110.
- a memory 101 a memory 101, a display 102, a tablet 103, a button 104, a communication interface 105, a speaker 107, a remote control transmission unit 109, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110.
- a CPU Central Processing Unit
- the memory 101 is realized by various types of RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), a hard disk, and the like.
- the memory 101 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory), which is used via an interface for reading.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- CD-ROM Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
- DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory
- Memory card FD (Flexible Disk), hard disk, magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM It is also realized by a medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner such as EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).
- the memory 101 stores a control program executed by the CPU 110, a home appliance layout, and the like.
- the display 102 displays the operating state of the home appliance by being controlled by the CPU 110.
- the tablet 103 detects a touch operation with a user's finger and inputs touch coordinates or the like to the CPU 110.
- the CPU 110 receives a command from the user via the tablet 103.
- the tablet 103 is laid on the surface of the display 102. That is, in the present embodiment, display 102 and tablet 103 constitute touch panel 106. However, the terminal 100 may not have the tablet 103.
- the button 104 is disposed on the surface of the terminal 100.
- the button 104 includes a determination key, a direction key, a numeric keypad, and the like.
- the button 104 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 110.
- the CPU 110 issues a command to change the selection target of the software buttons displayed on the display 102 of the terminal 100 from the user via the cross key. Accept.
- CPU 110 accepts a determination command for the software button being selected from the user via the determination button.
- the CPU 110 When the software button is displayed on the display 202 of the television 200A, the CPU 110 receives an instruction to change the selection target of the software buttons displayed on the display 202 of the television 200A from the user via the cross key. The command is transmitted to the television 200A via the remote control transmission unit 109.
- CPU 110 receives a determination command for the software button being selected from the user via the determination button, and transmits the determination command to television 200 ⁇ / b> A via remote control transmission unit 109.
- the tablet 103 and the button 104 of the touch panel 106 realize an operation unit.
- the tablet 103 of the touch panel 106 may realize the operation unit. That is, the terminal 100 may not have the button 104.
- only the button 104 may realize the operation unit. That is, the terminal 100 may not have the tablet 103.
- the communication interface 105 transmits / receives data to / from the management server 300 via the network by being controlled by the CPU 110.
- the communication interface 105 transmits and receives data to and from the management server 300 by using, for example, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN, or PLC.
- the communication interface 105 may be capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from the Web server 400, the terminal 100, and home appliances.
- Speaker 107 outputs sound based on a command from CPU 110.
- the CPU 110 causes the speaker 107 to output sound based on the sound data.
- the remote control transmission unit 109 transmits a control signal to the television 200A based on a command from the CPU 110.
- the remote control transmission unit 109 transmits a signal to the television 200A by using infrared rays, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.
- the CPU 110 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the terminal 100 in FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 101.
- the processing in the terminal 100 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 110.
- Such software may be stored in the memory 101 in advance.
- the software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product.
- the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
- Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 105 and temporarily stored in the memory 101.
- the CPU 110 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 101 and then executes the program.
- CD-ROM Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
- DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- memory card memory card
- FD Flexible Disk
- hard disk Magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM, EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) And the like, for example, a medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner.
- the program here includes not only a program directly executable by the CPU but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of television 200A according to the present embodiment.
- television 200A includes a memory 201, a display 202, a button 204, a communication interface 205, a speaker 207, a meter 208, a remote control receiving unit 209, and a CPU 210.
- the memory 201 can be realized in the same manner as the memory 101 of the terminal 100.
- the memory 201 stores a control program executed by the CPU 210, power consumption of the television 200A, instructions input to the television 200A, an operating state of the television 200A, and the like.
- the display 202 is controlled by the CPU 210. More specifically, the display 202 displays a still image or a moving image based on data from a TV tuner or VRAM (Video RAM) (not shown).
- VRAM Video RAM
- the button 204 is disposed on the surface of the television 200A.
- the television 200A may include a plurality of buttons 204 such as a determination key, a direction key, and a numeric keypad.
- the button 204 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 210.
- the communication interface 205 transmits / receives data to / from the Web server 400 via the network under the control of the CPU 210.
- the communication interface 205 transmits / receives data to / from the Web server 400 by using a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), PLC (Power Line Communications), or the like. .
- the communication interface 205 may be able to transmit / receive data to / from the terminal 100, the management server 300, and home appliances.
- Speaker 207 outputs sound based on a command from CPU 210.
- the CPU 210 causes the speaker 207 to output sound based on the sound data.
- the Meter 208 measures the amount of power consumed by TV 200A.
- the CPU 110 transmits the measured power amount to the management server 300 via the communication interface 205.
- Remote control receiving unit 209 receives a control signal from terminal 100.
- the remote control receiving unit 209 receives a signal from the terminal 100 by using infrared rays, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.
- the CPU 210 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the television 200 ⁇ / b> A of FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 201.
- the processing in the television 200 ⁇ / b> A is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 210.
- Such software may be stored in the memory 201 in advance.
- the software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product.
- the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
- Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 205 and temporarily stored in the memory 201.
- the CPU 210 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 201 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
- Other home appliances also have a meter 208 for measuring power consumption, an input unit (button 204) for receiving a command from the user, and power consumption, similarly to television 200A shown in FIG. And a communication interface 205 for transmitting the operation status to the terminal 100.
- the meter for measuring the power consumption may not be mounted on the home appliance.
- a power plug of a home appliance may be connected to an outlet via a tap that can measure power consumption.
- the power plug of a household appliance may be connected to the outlet which can measure power consumption.
- the tap or the outlet has a communication interface for transmitting power consumption to the management server 300 or the terminal 100.
- the management server 300 described later needs to store the correspondence between the tap and the home appliance or the correspondence between the outlet and the home appliance. Then, the management server 300 updates the power consumption of the home appliance corresponding to the tap or the outlet based on the power consumption obtained from the tap or the outlet.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of management server 300 according to the present embodiment.
- the management server 300 includes a memory 301, a communication interface 305, a clock 308, and a CPU 310.
- the memory 301 stores a control program executed by the CPU 310, a home appliance table 301A, and a sensor table 301B.
- FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing home appliance table 301A according to the present embodiment.
- home appliance table 301 ⁇ / b> A is associated with the home appliance ID for each home appliance, the home appliance name, the ID of the room in which the home appliance is installed, and whether or not the home appliance is operating.
- the information to be shown (YES or NO) and the power consumption of the home appliance in a predetermined period are stored.
- the home appliance table 301A may store an operation command currently being executed in association with a home appliance ID.
- the home appliance table 301A stores the integrated value of power consumption for one hour, one day, and one week in association with the home appliance ID. That is, the CPU 310 acquires the power consumption of the home appliance from the home appliance via the communication interface 305. CPU 310 updates the power consumption of the home appliance based on the current time from clock 308.
- FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing the sensor table 301B according to the present embodiment.
- sensor table 301B includes room ID, room name, human sensor ID, and information (YES or NO) indicating whether the human sensor has detected a person.
- the CPU 310, the terminal 100, the television 200A, and the Web server 400 can recognize that a home appliance set in a room where there is no person is operating.
- the CPU 310, the terminal 100, the television 200A, and the Web server 400 can recognize that there is no person in the room where the home appliances that are operating are installed.
- the communication interface 305 transmits / receives data to / from the home appliance, the terminal 100, and the Web server 400 via the network by being controlled by the CPU 310.
- the communication interface 305 uses a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications), etc., so that the home appliance, the terminal 100, and the Web server 400 are used. Send and receive data.
- the CPU 310 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the management server 300 in FIG. 10 by executing various types of programs stored in the memory 301.
- the processing in the management server 300 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 310.
- Such software may be stored in the memory 301 in advance.
- the software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product.
- the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
- Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 305 and temporarily stored in the memory 301.
- the CPU 310 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 301 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
- the meter for measuring the power consumption may not be mounted on the home appliance.
- a power plug of a home appliance may be connected to an outlet via a tap that can measure power consumption.
- the memory 301 of the management server 300 described later needs to store the correspondence between the tap and the home appliance or the correspondence between the outlet and the home appliance. Then, based on the power consumption obtained from the tap or the outlet via the communication interface 305, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 updates the power consumption of the household appliance corresponding to the tap or the outlet in the household appliance table 301A.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of Web server 400 according to the present embodiment.
- the Web server 400 includes a memory 401, a display 402, a button 404, a communication interface 405, and a CPU 410.
- the memory 401 can be realized in the same manner as the memory 101 of the terminal 100.
- the memory 401 stores a control program executed by the CPU 410, an arrangement diagram of home appliances, and the like.
- the display 402 is controlled by the CPU 410. More specifically, the display 402 displays a still image or a moving image based on data from a VRAM (Video RAM) (not shown).
- VRAM Video RAM
- the button 404 is realized by a keyboard or the like.
- the button 404 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 410.
- the communication interface 405 transmits / receives data to / from the management server 300 and the television 200A via the network under the control of the CPU 410.
- the communication interface 405 uses a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications), etc., so that data can be transmitted to the management server 300 and the TV 200A. Send and receive.
- the communication interface 405 may be capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal 100 and home appliances.
- the CPU 410 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the Web server 400 in FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 401.
- the processing in the television 200 ⁇ / b> A is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 410.
- Such software may be stored in the memory 401 in advance.
- the software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product.
- the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
- Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reader (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 405 and temporarily stored in the memory 401.
- the CPU 410 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 401 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
- FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing communication processing and display processing in the network system 1 according to the present embodiment.
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 is assumed to accept a command via the touch panel 106, but the command may be accepted via a cross key or a determination button.
- CPU 310 of management server 300 acquires the operation state from the home appliance via communication interface 305 (step S102, step S104, operation (1) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 acquires a detection result from the human sensor 200X in each room via the communication interface 305.
- CPU210 of a household appliance and a human sensitive sensor transmits an operation state and a detection result to the management server 300 regularly via the communication interface 205.
- the operating state includes, for each home appliance, an operation command being executed by the home appliance, power consumption of the home appliance, information indicating whether or not there is a person in the room in which the home appliance is installed, and the like.
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 refers to the home appliance table 301A and determines whether or not the operating state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, CPU 310 determines whether or not the integrated value of the power consumption of home appliances exceeds a predetermined value. When the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 satisfies the predetermined condition of the operation state of the home appliance via the communication interface 305 based on the home appliance table 301A and the sensor table 301B. And data indicating the operating state of the home appliance (including information indicating whether there is a person in the room in which the home appliance is installed) are transmitted to the Web server 400 (step S106, operation in FIG. 1). 2)).
- the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 displays data for displaying the message 202A (text data on the notification screen or data indicating that the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition and data indicating the operation state of the home appliance). Image data) is created (step S108, operation (3) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU of the Web server 400 transmits display data for displaying a message to the television 200A via the communication interface 405 (step S110, operation (4) in FIG. 1). In this case, the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 may transmit the display data in response to a request from the television 200A.
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A displays the state of the home appliance based on the received display data (step S112, operation (5) in FIG. 1). For example, when the power consumption of any one of the home appliances exceeds a predetermined value, the CPU 210 of the television 200A superimposes the television image on the display 202 to indicate that the power consumption of any home appliance exceeds the predetermined value.
- Message 202A is displayed. At this time, the terminal 100 displays the power consumption state of the house.
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A ends the message display after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display start of the message 202A.
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 receives, via the communication interface 305, data indicating that the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition and data indicating the operation state of the home appliance via the communication interface 305 after the display of the message 202A starts. 100 (step S114).
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 Based on the data from the management server 300, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 causes the touch panel 106 to superimpose on the power consumption state of the house and display a message 106A indicating that any power consumption of the home appliance exceeds a predetermined value. (Step S116, operation (6) in FIG. 1). CPU 110 of terminal 100 waits for the user to touch message 106A via touch panel 106 (step S118, operation (7) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the message 106 ⁇ / b> A via the touch panel 106.
- CPU 110 reads out a layout diagram of home appliances on the first floor from memory 101.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the home appliances installed on the first floor on the first floor map based on the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the data from management server 300.
- the CPU 110 displays, on the touch panel 106, an arrangement diagram of home appliances installed on the first floor as an overuse ranking screen, a ranking of home appliances with large current power consumption, Detailed information about the selected home appliance is displayed. Note that only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in at least the overuse ranking ranking) may be displayed for the user's ease of viewing.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display software buttons including names of home appliances and floors or room names where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption.
- the CPU 110 selects, on the touch panel 106, a button 1061 indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption, a button 1062 indicating a microwave oven with the second highest power consumption, and a button 1063 indicating a television with the third highest power consumption. Display as possible.
- the CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption of the selected home appliance and a button 106B for turning off the power of the home appliance.
- the CPU 110 may display a message 106 ⁇ / b> C indicating that on the touch panel 106 when there is no person in the room where the home appliance is being operated based on the operation state from the management server 300. Furthermore, when the home appliance is displayed at least in the overuse ranking ranking, the CPU 110 may display a message 106 ⁇ / b> C indicating that fact on the touch panel 106.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the icon of the air conditioner on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the icons of other home appliances. Then, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption amount of the air conditioner, the current power consumption integrated amount, the operation command currently being executed, and button 106B for turning off the air conditioner.
- the CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the TV button 1063 on the second floor via the touch panel 106.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the home appliances installed on the second floor on the second floor map based on the layout of home appliances on the second floor stored in memory 101 and the data from management server 300. .
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display an arrangement map of home appliances installed on the second floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of power consumption, and detailed information regarding the selected home appliance as an overuse ranking screen.
- the CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display a television icon on the map on the second floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or to make the color of the television icons different from the colors of other home appliance icons. Then, the CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption of the television, the current power consumption accumulated amount, the current operation command being executed, and the button 106B for turning off the power of the television.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display message 106C indicating that there is no person in the room where the television is installed, based on the operating state from management server 300.
- the CPU 110 When the CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the button 106 ⁇ / b> B, the CPU 110 turns off the power of the television via the network or the management server 300 by using the communication interface 105.
- CPU110 transmits the command for turning off the power supply of a household appliance to the management server 300 via the communication interface 105 (step S120, operation
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the home appliance via the communication interface 305 (step S122, operation (20) in FIG. 1). ).
- the CPU 210 of the home appliance changes the operation mode or turns off the power based on a command from the management server 300.
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects that the user performs an operation different from the normal tap operation (for example, touches the map with a plurality of fingers) via the touch panel 106, the CPU 110 displays the upper part of the touch panel 106. Is displayed with an icon 106D indicating a television. CPU 110 determines whether or not the user has slid a plurality of fingers on touch panel 106 in the direction of icon 106 ⁇ / b> D via touch panel 106.
- the CPU 110 detects that the user has slid a plurality of fingers on the touch panel 106 in the direction of the icon 106D via the touch panel 106, the CPU 110 generates a signal for displaying the operation screen on the television 200A, and the remote control transmission unit An operation screen transition instruction is transmitted to the television 200A via the control unit 109 (step S124, operation (9) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A receives the shift command via the remote control receiver 209, it requests an operation screen from the Web server 400 via the communication interface 205 (step S126, operation (10) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 requests the management server 300 for the operating state of the home appliance (step S128, operation (11) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits data indicating the operation state of the home appliance to the Web server 400 via the communication interface 305 (step S130, operation (12) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 reads out the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the second floor from the memory 401.
- the CPU 410 creates data indicating the operation screen based on the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the second floor and the operation state of home appliances from the management server 300 (step S132, operation (13) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 410 transmits data indicating the operation screen to the television 200A via the communication interface 405 (step S134, operation (14) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the home appliances installed in the house on the map of the entire house based on the data indicating the operation screen from the Web server 400 (step S136, operation in FIG. 1 (15)). )). More specifically, the CPU 210 displays the home appliances installed on the first floor on the left side of the display 202 on the first floor map, and the home appliances installed on the second floor on the right side of the display 202. Display above.
- the CPU 210 displays, on the display 202, an arrangement map of home appliances installed on the first floor, an arrangement diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, and a ranking of home appliances with a large current consumption amount as an overuse ranking screen. Is displayed.
- the CPU 210 causes the display 202 to display software buttons including names of home appliances and names of floors or rooms where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption.
- the CPU 210 displays on the display 202 a button indicating the washing machine with the tenth largest power consumption from the buttons indicating the air conditioners with the largest power consumption.
- the CPU 210 displays an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor on the display 202 in a manner different from other home appliances.
- an air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected.
- the CPU 210 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of the other home appliances on the display 202, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the other home appliance icons.
- the CPU 210 may cause the display 202 to display a message indicating that when there is no person in the room where the home appliance is being operated based on the operation state from the management server 300. Further, when the home appliance is displayed at least in the overuse ranking ranking, the CPU 210 may display a message indicating that on the display 202.
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 displays a screen (remote control screen) for moving the selected button on the touch panel 106 (step S138, operation (16) in FIG. 1).
- the user can remotely operate the screen of the display 202 according to the remote control screen. More specifically, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display that terminal 100 is in a remote control mode for controlling television 200A.
- CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display an image indicating the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, and the left direction, and determination button 106E positioned at the center of these images.
- CPU 110 detects a slide operation on touch panel 106 of the user's finger via touch panel 106.
- CPU 110 transmits a button change command to television 200A based on the detected slide operation. For example, when the user slides his / her finger on the touch panel 106 in the right direction, the CPU 110 transmits, via the remote control transmission unit 109, an instruction for changing the selection target to the right home appliance to the television 200A. .
- the CPU 210 of the television 200 ⁇ / b> A causes the display 202 to display an operation screen in which the microwave oven is selected based on the change command from the terminal 100 received via the remote control receiving unit 209.
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 transmits a decision command to the television 200A via the remote control transmission unit 109.
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the selected home appliance detail screen 202B in a manner superimposed on the home appliance layout diagram.
- the CPU 210 of the TV 200A has a detailed screen 202B as a current power consumption amount, an integrated amount of power consumption of the day, an operation command currently being executed, a button for changing the operation mode, and a power source for turning off the home appliance.
- the button 202C is displayed on the display 202.
- the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects a slide operation on the touch panel 106 of the user's finger via the touch panel 106.
- CPU 110 transmits a button change command to television 200A based on the detected slide operation. For example, when the user slides his / her finger downward on the touch panel 106, the CPU 110, via the remote control transmission unit 109, commands (up / down / left / right) for changing the selected button to the next lower button. Command) to the television 200A. Further, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects that the user has touched the decision button 106E via the touch panel 106. CPU 110 transmits a determination command to television 200A via remote control transmitter 109 (step S140, operation (17) in FIG. 1).
- the CPU 210 of the television 200A selects the button for changing the operation mode and the button 202C for turning off the home appliance based on the up / down / left / right commands from the terminal 100 (changes the display mode). Based on the determination command from the terminal 100, the CPU 210 transmits, via the communication interface 205, a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the Web server 400 (step S142). , Operation (18) in FIG.
- the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the management server 300 via the communication interface 405 (step S144, operation in FIG. 1). 19)).
- the CPU 310 of the management server 300 changes the operation mode of the home appliance or turns off the home appliance via the communication interface 305 (step S146, operation (20) in FIG. 1). More specifically, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the home appliance via the communication interface 305. The CPU 210 of the home appliance changes the operation mode or turns off the power based on a command from the management server 300.
- the television 200 ⁇ / b> A exchanges data with the management server 300 via the Web server 400. That is, the television 200 ⁇ / b> A receives the home appliance layout and the home appliance operating state from the Web server 400.
- the terminal 100 directly exchanges data with the management server 300. That is, the terminal 100 creates a layout of home appliances by itself.
- the terminal 100 may also exchange data with the management server 300 via the Web server 400. Then, the television 200 ⁇ / b> A may directly exchange data with the management server 300 without using the Web server 400.
- the terminal 100, the management server 300, and the Web server 400 are separate devices, and they perform data communication by wired communication or wireless communication.
- one, two, or more devices may have the functionality of these devices.
- the terminal 100 may also serve as the management server 300 and the web server 400 (the network system 1 does not include the management server 300 and the web server 400).
- the management server 300 may fulfill the function of the Web server 400 (the network system 1 does not have the Web server 400).
- the present invention can also be applied to a case where the invention is achieved by supplying a program to the terminal 100 or another computer. Then, a storage medium storing a program represented by software for achieving the present invention is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the program code stored in the storage medium It is possible to enjoy the effects of the present invention also by reading and executing.
- the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
- the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
- 1 network system 100 terminal, 101 memory, 101A home appliance table, 101B sensor table, 102 display, 103 tablet, 104 button, 105 communication interface, 106 touch panel, 107 speaker, 109 remote control transmitter, 110 CPU, 200A TV, 200B air conditioner , 200C refrigerator, 200D washing machine, 200E television, 200X human sensor, 201 memory, 202 display, 204 button, 205 communication interface, 207 speaker, 208 meter, 209 remote control receiver, 300 management server, 301 memory, 301A household appliance table , 301B sensor table, 305 communication interface, 308 clock, 40 Web server, 401 memory, 402 display, 404 button, 405 communication interface.
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Disclosed is a network system capable of effectively using a display of a first electronic device and a display of a second electronic device which have mutually different sizes, and also disclosed is a method for displaying an operation screen. Provided is a network system provided with a first electronic device (200) having a first display (202), and a second electronic device (100). The second electronic device comprises an operation unit, a communication interface for acquiring information relating to a plurality of home electrical appliances, a second display (106) smaller than the first display, and a processor. On the basis of the information relating to the home electrical appliances, the processor functions to display a first operation screen relating to a part of the plurality of home electrical appliances on the second display. Upon receiving a first command through the operation unit, the processor functions to display a second operation screen relating to a larger number of home electrical appliances than those displayed on the second display, on the first display.
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本発明は、住宅などに配置されるディスプレイや持ち運び可能な端末を含むネットワークシステムの技術に関する。特に、ディスプレイや端末に複数の家電を操作するための操作画面を表示するための技術に関する。
The present invention relates to a technology of a network system including a display arranged in a house and a portable terminal. In particular, the present invention relates to a technique for displaying an operation screen for operating a plurality of home appliances on a display or a terminal.
住宅などに配置される家電を制御するための電子機器が提案されている。たとえば、電子機器が、エアコンや、テレビや、カーテン開閉装置や、冷蔵庫や、洗濯機や、電子レンジや、太陽電池などを制御したり、ディスプレイにそれらの装置の状態を表示したりする技術が提案されている。
Electronic devices for controlling home appliances placed in houses have been proposed. For example, there is a technology in which an electronic device controls an air conditioner, a TV, a curtain opening / closing device, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave oven, a solar cell, etc., and displays the state of those devices on a display. Proposed.
一方で、端末とテレビとを含むネットワークシステムが知られている。たとえば、特開2010-239251号公報(特許文献1)には、テレビ操作方法が開示されている。特開2010-239251号公報(特許文献1)によると、TV受像機のTV表示画面に受信番組画面が表示された状態で、手元端末の手元表示画面に他の受信番組画面が表示されている状態で、ユーザがこの受信番組画面をTV受信画面に移すと、手元表示画面に受信チャンネルを選択可能な受信用リモコン画面が表示される。そして、ボタン操作によって、手元表示画面に関連ウェブ画面を表示させ、ユーザがこれをTV表示画面に移すと、手元表示画面にこの関連ウェブ画面上でカーソルの操作をするためのウェブ用リモコン画面が表示される。
On the other hand, network systems including terminals and televisions are known. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-239251 (Patent Document 1) discloses a television operating method. According to Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2010-239251 (Patent Document 1), another received program screen is displayed on the hand display screen of the hand terminal while the received program screen is displayed on the TV display screen of the TV receiver. In this state, when the user moves the received program screen to the TV reception screen, a reception remote control screen capable of selecting a reception channel is displayed on the local display screen. Then, a related web screen is displayed on the hand display screen by button operation, and when the user moves it to the TV display screen, a web remote control screen for operating the cursor on the related web screen is displayed on the hand display screen. Is displayed.
第1の電子機器のディスプレイのサイズと第2の電子機器のディスプレイのサイズとが異なる場合に、第1の電子機器のディスプレイと第2の電子機器のディスプレイとをより効率的に利用することができるネットワークシステムが求められている。
When the display size of the first electronic device is different from the display size of the second electronic device, the display of the first electronic device and the display of the second electronic device can be used more efficiently. A network system that can be used is required.
本発明は、かかる問題を解決するためになされたものである。ある局面における目的は、互いにサイズが異なる第1の電子機器のディスプレイと第2の電子機器のディスプレイとをより効率的に利用することができるネットワークシステムを提供することである。他の局面における目的は、互いにサイズが異なる第1の電子機器のディスプレイと第2の電子機器のディスプレイとをより効率的に利用することができる操作画面の表示方法を提供することである。
The present invention has been made to solve such a problem. The objective in a certain situation is to provide the network system which can utilize more efficiently the display of the 1st electronic device and the display of the 2nd electronic device from which sizes mutually differ. An object in another aspect is to provide a method of displaying an operation screen that can more efficiently use a display of a first electronic device and a display of a second electronic device that have different sizes.
一実施の形態に従うネットワークシステムは、第1のディスプレイを含む第1の電子機器と、第2の電子機器とを備える。第2の電子機器は、操作部と、複数の家電に関する情報を取得するための通信インターフェイスと、第1のディスプレイよりも小さな第2のディスプレイと、プロセッサとを含む。プロセッサは、家電に関する情報に基づいて、第2のディスプレイに、複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を表示させ、操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、第1のディスプレイに第2のディスプレイよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を表示させる。
A network system according to an embodiment includes a first electronic device including a first display and a second electronic device. The second electronic device includes an operation unit, a communication interface for acquiring information related to a plurality of home appliances, a second display smaller than the first display, and a processor. The processor causes the second display to display a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances based on the information about the home appliance, receives the first command via the operation unit, and A second operation screen relating to more home appliances than the second display is displayed on the display.
好ましくは、プロセッサは、第2のディスプレイに、第1の操作画面として、第1のエリアを示すマップ上に複数の家電のうちの第1のエリア内に設置されている家電を示す画像を表示させ、第1のディスプレイは、第2の操作画面として、第1のエリアよりも広い第2のエリアを示すマップ上に複数の家電のうちの第2のエリア内に設置されている家電を示す画像を表示させる。
Preferably, a processor displays the image which shows the household appliance currently installed in the 1st area among several household appliances on the map which shows the 1st area as a 1st operation screen on the 2nd display. The first display shows the home appliances installed in the second area of the plurality of home appliances on the map indicating the second area wider than the first area as the second operation screen. Display an image.
好ましくは、プロセッサは、操作部を介して、第1の操作画面の中から1つの家電を選択するための第2の命令を受け付け、第2のディスプレイに、第1の操作画面の一部として、選択された家電に関する情報を表示させ、第1の命令を受け付けたときに、操作部を介して、第2の操作画面の中から1つの家電を選択するための第3の命令を受け付け、第3の命令に応じて、第1のディスプレイに、選択された家電に関する情報を表示させる。
Preferably, the processor receives a second command for selecting one home appliance from the first operation screen via the operation unit, and the second display displays a part of the first operation screen as a part of the first operation screen. When the first instruction is received, the third instruction for selecting one household appliance from the second operation screen is received via the operation unit when the information related to the selected household appliance is displayed. In response to the third command, information related to the selected home appliance is displayed on the first display.
好ましくは、ネットワークシステムは、第1の電子機器と第2の電子機器とデータ通信可能なコンピュータをさらに備える。第1の電子機器は、第2の電子機器を介さずにコンピュータから複数の家電に関する情報を受信する。第2の電子機器は、第1の電子機器を介さずにコンピュータから複数の家電に関する情報を受信する。第1の電子機器は、第2の電子機器から第1の命令を受信するためのリモコン受信部を含む。第2の電子機器は、第1の電子機器に第1の命令を送信するためのリモコン送信部を含む。
Preferably, the network system further includes a computer capable of data communication with the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The first electronic device receives information on a plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the second electronic device. The second electronic device receives information on a plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the first electronic device. The first electronic device includes a remote control receiver for receiving a first command from the second electronic device. The second electronic device includes a remote control transmission unit for transmitting the first command to the first electronic device.
好ましくは、操作部は、タブレットを含む。第2のディスプレイとタブレットとがタッチパネルを構成している。プロセッサは、第1の命令を受け付けたときに、タッチパネルにリモコン用画面を表示させる。
Preferably, the operation unit includes a tablet. The second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel. When the processor receives the first command, the processor displays a remote control screen on the touch panel.
好ましくは、操作部は、タブレットを含む。第2のディスプレイとタブレットとがタッチパネルを構成している。
Preferably, the operation unit includes a tablet. The second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel.
他の実施の形態に従うと、第1のディスプレイを有する第1の電子機器と第1のディスプレイよりも小さな第2のディスプレイを有する第2の電子機器とを含むネットワークシステムにおける操作画面の表示方法が提供される。この表示方法は、第1の電子機器が、第2のディスプレイに複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を表示するステップと、第1の電子機器が、第1の命令を受け付けるステップと、第2の電子機器が、第1の電子機器に入力された第1の命令に応じて、第1のディスプレイに第2のディスプレイよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を表示するステップとを備える。
According to another embodiment, there is provided a method for displaying an operation screen in a network system including a first electronic device having a first display and a second electronic device having a second display smaller than the first display. Provided. In this display method, the first electronic device displays a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances on the second display, and the first electronic device accepts the first command. In response to the first command input to the first electronic device, the step and the second electronic device display a second operation screen related to more home appliances on the first display than on the second display. Steps.
他の実施の形態に従う電子機器は、内部ディスプレイと、操作部と、複数の家電に関する情報を取得可能な通信インターフェイスと、プロセッサとを備える。プロセッサは、通信インターフェイスによって取得された家電に関する情報に基づいて、複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を内部ディスプレイに表示させ、操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、内部ディスプレイで表示されているよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成する。
An electronic device according to another embodiment includes an internal display, an operation unit, a communication interface capable of acquiring information on a plurality of home appliances, and a processor. The processor displays a first operation screen on a part of the plurality of home appliances on the internal display based on the information on the home appliances acquired by the communication interface, receives a first command via the operation unit, A signal for causing the external display to display a second operation screen related to more home appliances than that displayed on the internal display is generated.
好ましくは、プロセッサは、第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成した後に、第2の操作画面のリモートコントロール用画面を、内部ディスプレイに表示させる。
Preferably, the processor generates a signal for displaying the second operation screen on the external display, and then displays the remote control screen of the second operation screen on the internal display.
さらに他の実施の形態に従うと、内部ディスプレイと、操作部と、複数の家電に関する情報を取得可能な通信インターフェイスとを備える電子機器の制御方法が提供される。制御方法は、通信インターフェイスによって取得された家電に関する情報に基づいて、複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を内部ディスプレイに表示させるステップと、操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、内部ディスプレイで表示されているよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成するステップとを含む。
According to still another embodiment, an electronic device control method including an internal display, an operation unit, and a communication interface capable of acquiring information on a plurality of home appliances is provided. The control method includes a step of causing the internal display to display a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances based on information about the home appliance acquired by the communication interface, and a first command via the operation unit. Receiving and generating a signal for causing the external display to display a second operation screen related to more home appliances than displayed on the internal display.
以上のように、ある局面において、互いにサイズが異なる第1の電子機器のディスプレイと第2の電子機器のディスプレイとをより効率的に利用することができるネットワークシステムおよび操作画面の表示方法が提供される。
As described above, in one aspect, a network system and an operation screen display method that can more efficiently use the display of the first electronic device and the display of the second electronic device that are different in size from each other are provided. The
この発明の上記および他の目的、特徴、局面および利点は、添付の図面と関連して理解されるこの発明に関する次の詳細な説明から明らかとなるであろう。
The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention which is to be understood in connection with the accompanying drawings.
以下、図面を参照しつつ、本発明の実施の形態について説明する。以下の説明では、同一の部品には同一の符号を付してある。それらの名称および機能も同じである。したがって、それらについての詳細な説明は繰り返さない。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.
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まず、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステムの全体構成について説明する。図1は、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1の全体構成を示すイメージ図である。 <Overall configuration of network system>
First, the overall configuration of the network system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing an overall configuration of anetwork system 1 according to the present embodiment.
まず、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステムの全体構成について説明する。図1は、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1の全体構成を示すイメージ図である。 <Overall configuration of network system>
First, the overall configuration of the network system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing an overall configuration of a
図1を参照して、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1は、たとえば、住宅やオフィスなどに設置される。ネットワークシステム1は、リビングルームに設置されるテレビ200A(第1の電子機器)と、リビングルームに設置されるエアコン200Bと、キッチンに設置される冷蔵庫200Cと、洗面所に設置される洗濯機200Dと、寝室に設置されるテレビ200Eなどの家電を含む。
Referring to FIG. 1, network system 1 according to the present embodiment is installed in, for example, a house or an office. The network system 1 includes a television 200A (first electronic device) installed in a living room, an air conditioner 200B installed in the living room, a refrigerator 200C installed in the kitchen, and a washing machine 200D installed in the washroom. And home appliances such as the TV 200E installed in the bedroom.
ネットワークシステム1は、その他の家電や、太陽電池や、バッテリーや、管理サーバ300や、Webサーバ400や、部屋毎に設置される人感センサ200Xなどを含む。部屋毎に人感センサが設置されていることが好ましい。
The network system 1 includes other home appliances, solar cells, batteries, a management server 300, a Web server 400, a human sensor 200X installed in each room, and the like. It is preferable that a human sensor is installed in each room.
ネットワークシステム1は、家電や人感センサ200Xなどを制御するための端末100(第2の電子機器)を含む。端末100は、有線あるいは無線のネットワークを介して、家電や人感センサ200Xなどとデータ通信が可能である。端末100は、ネットワークとして、たとえば、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)、有線LAN(Local Area Network)、またはPLC(Power Line Communications)などを利用する。端末100は、持ち運び可能であってもよいし、テーブル上に載置されたベースに着脱自在であってもよいし、部屋の壁に固設されるものであってもよい。
The network system 1 includes a terminal 100 (second electronic device) for controlling home appliances, human sensors 200X, and the like. The terminal 100 can perform data communication with home appliances, the human sensor 200X, and the like via a wired or wireless network. The terminal 100 uses, for example, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications) as a network. The terminal 100 may be portable, may be detachable from a base placed on a table, or may be fixed to a wall of a room.
なお、本実施の形態においては、テレビ200Aのディスプレイ202は、端末100のタッチパネル106よりも大きく(面積が広い)、端末よりも多くの情報を表示させることができる。
In the present embodiment, the display 202 of the television 200A is larger than the touch panel 106 of the terminal 100 (the area is wide) and can display more information than the terminal.
<ネットワークシステムの動作概要>
次に、図2A~図2Dおよび図3~図3Cを参照して、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1の動作概要について説明する。図2A~図2Dは、本実施の形態に係る端末100とテレビ200Aとを示す第1のイメージ図である。図3A~図3Cは、本実施の形態に係る端末100とテレビ200Aとを示す第2のイメージ図である。 <Overview of network system operation>
Next, an outline of the operation of thenetwork system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D and FIGS. 3 to 3C. 2A to 2D are first image diagrams showing terminal 100 and television 200A according to the present embodiment. 3A to 3C are second image diagrams showing terminal 100 and television 200A according to the present embodiment.
次に、図2A~図2Dおよび図3~図3Cを参照して、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1の動作概要について説明する。図2A~図2Dは、本実施の形態に係る端末100とテレビ200Aとを示す第1のイメージ図である。図3A~図3Cは、本実施の形態に係る端末100とテレビ200Aとを示す第2のイメージ図である。 <Overview of network system operation>
Next, an outline of the operation of the
図2Aを参照して、本実施の形態に係るテレビ200Aは、Webサーバ400を介して管理サーバ300から家電の動作状態を受信する。家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たした場合に、テレビ200Aは、Webサーバ400(管理サーバ300)からのデータに基づいて家電の状態をディスプレイ202に表示させる。
Referring to FIG. 2A, television 200 </ b> A according to the present embodiment receives the operation state of the home appliance from management server 300 via Web server 400. When the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition, the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the state of the home appliance based on data from the Web server 400 (management server 300).
たとえば、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた場合に、テレビ200Aは、ディスプレイ202に、テレビ画像に重畳させて、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた旨のメッセージ202Aを表示させる。このとき、端末100は、住宅の電力消費状態(電力供給状態)などを表示している。
For example, when the power consumption of one of the home appliances exceeds a predetermined value, the television 200A superimposes the television image on the display 202, and a message 202A indicating that the power consumption of one of the home appliances exceeds the predetermined value. Is displayed. At this time, the terminal 100 displays a power consumption state (power supply state) of the house.
図2Bを参照して、テレビ200Aは、メッセージ202Aの表示開始から所定時間経過後に、メッセージの表示を終了させる。端末100は、管理サーバ300からのデータに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、住宅の電力消費状態に重畳させて、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた旨のメッセージ106Aを表示させる。端末100は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザがメッセージ106Aにタッチしたか否かを判断する。あるいは、端末100は、後述するボタンを介して、ユーザがメッセージ106Aを選択したか否かを判断する。
Referring to FIG. 2B, television 200A ends the display of the message after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of display of message 202A. Based on the data from the management server 300, the terminal 100 causes the touch panel 106 to display a message 106A indicating that any power consumption of the home appliance has exceeded a predetermined value, superimposed on the power consumption state of the house. Terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has touched message 106 </ b> A via touch panel 106. Alternatively, the terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has selected the message 106A via a button described later.
図2Cを参照して、ユーザがメッセージ106Aにタッチすると、端末100は、管理サーバ300からのデータに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、1階に設置されている家電を1階のマップ上に表示させる。本実施の形態においては、タッチパネル106は、使い過ぎランキング画面として、1階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位と、選択中の家電に関する詳細情報とを表示する。
Referring to FIG. 2C, when the user touches message 106A, terminal 100 causes touch panel 106 to display home appliances installed on the first floor on a map on the first floor based on data from management server 300. . In the present embodiment, touch panel 106 has an overuse ranking screen as a layout map of home appliances installed on the first floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of current power consumption, and detailed information on the selected home appliance. Is displayed.
より詳細には、1階に配置されている家電の配置図は、1階のマップと当該1階のマップ上に配置される家電の画像とを含む。同様に、2階に配置されている家電の配置図は、2階のマップと当該2階のマップ上に配置される家電の画像とを含む。
More specifically, the layout of home appliances arranged on the first floor includes a map of the first floor and an image of home appliances arranged on the map of the first floor. Similarly, the layout of home appliances arranged on the second floor includes a map of the second floor and an image of home appliances arranged on the map of the second floor.
なお、ユーザの見易さのために、タッチパネル106は、限られた個数の(使い過ぎランキング順位に表示される)家電のアイコンのみをマップ上に表示してもよい。
In addition, for the user's ease of viewing, the touch panel 106 may display only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in the ranking of overuse) on the map.
たとえば、タッチパネル106は、現在の電力消費が大きい順に家電の名前と当該家電が設置されているフロアまたは部屋名を含むソフトウェアボタンを表示する。タッチパネル106は、消費電力が1番多いエアコンを示すボタン1061と、消費電力が2番目に多い電子レンジを示すボタン1062と、消費電力が3番目に多いテレビを示すボタン1063を選択可能に表示する。
For example, the touch panel 106 displays software buttons including names of home appliances and names of floors or rooms where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption. The touch panel 106 displays a button 1061 indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption, a button 1062 indicating a microwave oven with the second highest power consumption, and a button 1063 indicating a television with the third highest power consumption. .
タッチパネル106は、1階のマップ上の選択中の家電を示す画像を、他の家電と異なる態様で表示する。タッチパネル106は、選択中の家電の現在の消費電力量と、当該家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bとを表示する。
The touch panel 106 displays an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances. Touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption of the selected home appliance and a button 106B for turning off the power of the home appliance.
ここでは、1階に設置されているエアコンが選択されている。タッチパネル106は、1階のマップ上のエアコンのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示したり、エアコンのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。そして、タッチパネル106は、エアコンの現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、エアコンの電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bを表示する。
Here, the air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected. The touch panel 106 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icons different from the colors of the other home appliance icons. Then, the touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption amount of the air conditioner, the current power consumption accumulated amount, the operation command currently being executed, and a button 106B for turning off the power supply of the air conditioner.
図2Dを参照して、ユーザが2階のテレビのボタン1063にタッチすると、端末100は、管理サーバ300からのデータに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、2階に設置されている家電を2階のマップ上に表示させる。タッチパネル106は、使い過ぎランキング画面として、2階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位と、選択中の家電に関する詳細情報とを表示する。
Referring to FIG. 2D, when the user touches TV button 1063 on the second floor, terminal 100 causes touch panel 106 to connect the home appliance installed on the second floor to touch panel 106 based on the data from management server 300. Display on the map. Touch panel 106 displays, as an overuse ranking screen, a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of current power consumption, and detailed information about the selected home appliance.
ここでは、2階に設置されているテレビが選択されている。タッチパネル106は、2階のマップ上のテレビのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示したり、テレビのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。そして、タッチパネル106は、テレビの現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、テレビの電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bを表示する。端末100は、ユーザがボタン106Bにタッチすると、ネットワークや管理サーバ300を介して、テレビの電源をOFFする。
Here, the TV set on the second floor is selected. The touch panel 106 displays a television icon on the map on the second floor larger than icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the television icons different from the colors of other home appliance icons. The touch panel 106 displays the current power consumption of the television, the current power consumption amount, the operation command currently being executed, and a button 106B for turning off the power of the television. When the user touches the button 106B, the terminal 100 turns off the power of the television via the network or the management server 300.
本実施の形態においては、端末100は、管理サーバ300から各部屋の人感センサ200Xの検知結果を取得する。端末100は、タッチパネル106に、動作中の家電が設置されている部屋に人がいない場合には、「部屋に誰もいない」旨のメッセージ106Cを表示する。なお、端末100は、選択中の家電のみに対して「部屋に誰もいない」旨のメッセージ106Cを表示してもよいし、それ以外の家電に対しても「部屋に誰もいない」旨のメッセージ106Cを表示してもよい。
In the present embodiment, the terminal 100 acquires the detection result of the human sensor 200X in each room from the management server 300. When there is no person on the touch panel 106 in the room where the active home appliance is installed, the terminal 100 displays a message 106 </ b> C stating that “no one is in the room”. Note that the terminal 100 may display a message 106C indicating that “no one is in the room” for only the selected home appliance, and may indicate that “no one is in the room” for other home appliances. Message 106C may be displayed.
図3Aを参照して、ユーザが複数の指でマップにタッチすると、端末100は、タッチパネル106の上部にテレビを示すアイコン106Dを表示させる。端末100は、ユーザが複数の指をタッチパネル106上でアイコン106Dの方向へスライドさせたか否かを判断する。
Referring to FIG. 3A, when the user touches the map with a plurality of fingers, the terminal 100 displays an icon 106 </ b> D indicating a television on the upper part of the touch panel 106. The terminal 100 determines whether or not the user has slid a plurality of fingers on the touch panel 106 in the direction of the icon 106D.
図3Bを参照して、ユーザがタッチパネル106上で複数の指をアイコン106Dの方向へスライドさせると、端末100は、テレビ200Aに操作画面を表示させるための信号を生成し、テレビ200Aに操作画面の移行命令を送信する。だたし、端末100は、長押しやジェスチャーなどのような他の操作または複数の操作を組み合わせた操作(通常のタップ操作と異なる操作)に基づいて、テレビ200Aに操作画面の移行命令を送信してもよい。テレビ200Aは、Webサーバ400(管理サーバ300)からのデータに基づいて、ディスプレイ202に、住宅に設置されている家電を住宅全体のマップ上に表示させる。すなわち、テレビ200Aは、ディスプレイ202の左側に1階に設置されている家電を1階のマップ上に表示させると共に、ディスプレイ202の右側に2階に設置されている家電を2階のマップ上に表示させる。
Referring to FIG. 3B, when the user slides a plurality of fingers on touch panel 106 in the direction of icon 106D, terminal 100 generates a signal for displaying an operation screen on television 200A, and operation screen on television 200A. Send a transition instruction. However, the terminal 100 transmits an operation screen transition command to the television 200A based on another operation such as a long press or a gesture or an operation combining a plurality of operations (an operation different from a normal tap operation). May be. Based on the data from Web server 400 (management server 300), television 200A causes display 202 to display home appliances installed in the house on a map of the entire house. That is, the television 200A displays the home appliances installed on the first floor on the left side of the display 202 on the first floor map, and the home appliances installed on the second floor on the right side of the display 202 on the second floor map. Display.
本実施の形態においては、ディスプレイ202は、使い過ぎランキング画面として、1階に設置されている家電の配置図と、2階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位とを表示する。たとえば、ディスプレイ202は、現在の電力消費が大きい順に家電の名前と当該家電が設置されているフロアまたは部屋名を含むソフトウェアボタンを表示する。ここでは、ディスプレイ202は、消費電力が1番多いエアコンを示すボタンから消費電力が10番目に多い洗濯機を示すボタンまでを選択可能に表示する。
In the present embodiment, display 202 has an overuse ranking screen as a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the first floor, a layout diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, and a large amount of current power consumption. Displays the ranking of home appliances. For example, the display 202 displays software buttons including names of home appliances and floors or room names where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption. Here, the display 202 displays a selection from a button indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption to a button indicating a washing machine with the tenth highest power consumption.
なお、ユーザの見易さのために、すなわち家電のアイコンを大きく表示するために、ディスプレイ202は、限られた個数の(使い過ぎランキング順位に表示される)家電のアイコンのみをマップ上に表示してもよい。
Note that the display 202 displays only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in the ranking of overuse) on the map for easy viewing by the user, that is, to display the home appliance icons large. May be.
ディスプレイ202は、1階のマップ上の選択中の家電を示す画像を、他の家電と異なる態様で表示する。ここでは、1階に設置されているエアコンが選択されている。ディスプレイ202は、1階のマップ上のエアコンのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示したり、エアコンのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。
The display 202 displays an image showing the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances. Here, an air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected. The display 202 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of the other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the other home appliance icons.
端末100は、操作画面の移行命令をテレビ200Aに送信後、ディスプレイ202の選択中のボタンを変更させるための画面(リモートコントロール用画面)を表示する。ユーザは、リモートコントロール用画面にしたがって、ディスプレイ202の画面を遠隔操作することができる。より詳細には、端末100は、タッチパネル106に、端末100がテレビ200Aを制御するためのリモートコントロールモードであることを表示する。端末100は、タッチパネル106に、上方向、下方向、右方向、左方向を示す画像と、それらの画像の中心に位置する決定ボタン106Eとを表示する。
After transmitting the operation screen transition command to the television 200A, the terminal 100 displays a screen (remote control screen) for changing the selected button on the display 202. The user can remotely operate the screen of the display 202 according to the remote control screen. More specifically, terminal 100 displays on touch panel 106 that terminal 100 is in a remote control mode for controlling television 200A. The terminal 100 displays on the touch panel 106 images indicating the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, and the left direction, and an enter button 106E positioned at the center of those images.
ユーザが指をタッチパネル106上でスライドさせると、端末100は、スライド方向に基づいて、テレビ200Aにボタンの変更命令を送信する。たとえば、ユーザがタッチパネル106上で指を右方向にスライドさせると、テレビ200Aは電子レンジが選択されている操作画面をディスプレイ202に表示させる。
When the user slides his / her finger on the touch panel 106, the terminal 100 transmits a button change command to the television 200A based on the sliding direction. For example, when the user slides his / her finger to the right on the touch panel 106, the television 200A causes the display 202 to display an operation screen in which the microwave oven is selected.
図3Cを参照して、いずれかの家電が選択されている状態で、ユーザが決定ボタン106Eにタッチすると、端末100はテレビ200Aに決定命令を送信する。テレビ200Aは、決定命令に基づいて、家電の配置図に重畳させて、選択された家電の詳細画面202Bをディスプレイ202に表示させる。テレビ200Aは、詳細画面202Bとして、現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、動作モードを変更するためのボタンや、家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン202Cをディスプレイ202に表示させる。
Referring to FIG. 3C, when a user touches determination button 106E in a state where any home appliance is selected, terminal 100 transmits a determination command to television 200A. The television 200 </ b> A causes the display 202 to display the detailed screen 202 </ b> B of the selected home appliance by superimposing it on the layout diagram of the home appliance based on the determination instruction. The TV 200A displays, as a detailed screen 202B, a current power consumption amount, a current power consumption integrated amount, a currently executed operation command, a button for changing the operation mode, and a button 202C for turning off the power of the home appliance. Is displayed on the display 202.
ユーザは、端末100にスライド操作やタッチ操作を入力することによって、テレビ200Aのディスプレイ202上の動作モードを変更するためのボタンや家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン202Cを選択する。端末100は、動作モードの変更するための命令や電源のOFFするための命令をテレビ200Aに送信する。テレビ200Aは、当該命令に応じて、家電の動作モードを変更したり、家電の電源をOFFしたりする。
The user inputs a slide operation or a touch operation to the terminal 100 to select a button for changing the operation mode on the display 202 of the television 200A or a button 202C for turning off the power of the home appliance. The terminal 100 transmits a command for changing the operation mode and a command for turning off the power to the television 200A. The television 200A changes the operation mode of the home appliance or turns off the power source of the home appliance according to the instruction.
このように、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1は、端末100が表示する家電の個数よりもテレビ200Aが表示する家電の個数が多いため、端末100のタッチパネル106とテレビ200Aのディスプレイ202とをより効率的に利用することができる。より詳細には、ディスプレイ202が1階および2階に設置されている家電の配置図を表示し、タッチパネル106が1階および2階のいずれかに配置されている家電の配置図を表示する場合、ディスプレイ202の縦方向および横方向の長さが、それぞれ、タッチパネル106の縦方向および横方向の長さの2倍以上であることが好ましい。この場合には、テレビ200Aに操作画面を表示することによって、複数のユーザにとって、タッチパネル106に表示されていたよりも多くの情報が見易くなる。
Thus, in network system 1 according to the present embodiment, since the number of home appliances displayed on television 200A is larger than the number of home appliances displayed on terminal 100, touch panel 106 on terminal 100 and display 202 on television 200A are connected. It can be used more efficiently. More specifically, when display 202 displays a layout of home appliances installed on the first and second floors, and touch panel 106 displays a layout of home appliances disposed on either the first or second floor. The vertical and horizontal lengths of the display 202 are preferably at least twice as long as the vertical and horizontal lengths of the touch panel 106, respectively. In this case, displaying the operation screen on the television 200A makes it easier for a plurality of users to see more information than that displayed on the touch panel 106.
以下、このような機能を実現するためのネットワークシステム1の具体的な構成について詳述する。
Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the network system 1 for realizing such a function will be described in detail.
<端末100のハードウェア構成>
図4を参照して、本実施の形態に係る端末100のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図4は、本実施の形態に係る端末100のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware configuration ofterminal 100>
With reference to FIG. 4, one aspect of the hardware configuration ofterminal 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of terminal 100 according to the present embodiment.
図4を参照して、本実施の形態に係る端末100のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図4は、本実施の形態に係る端末100のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware configuration of
With reference to FIG. 4, one aspect of the hardware configuration of
端末100は、メモリ101と、ディスプレイ102と、タブレット103と、ボタン104と、通信インターフェイス105と、スピーカ107、リモコン送信部109、CPU(Central Processing Unit)110とを含む。
The terminal 100 includes a memory 101, a display 102, a tablet 103, a button 104, a communication interface 105, a speaker 107, a remote control transmission unit 109, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 110.
メモリ101は、各種のRAM(Random Access Memory)や、ROM(Read-Only Memory)や、ハードディスクなどによって実現される。たとえば、メモリ101は、読取用のインターフェイスを介して利用される、USB(Universal Serial Bus)メモリ、CD-ROM(Compact Disc - Read Only Memory)、DVD-ROM(Digital Versatile Disk - Read Only Memory)、メモリカード、FD(Flexible Disk)、ハードディスク、磁気テープ、カセットテープ、MO(Magnetic Optical Disc)、MD(Mini Disc)、IC(Integrated Circuit)カード(メモリカードを除く)、光カード、マスクROM、EPROM、EEPROM(Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)などの、不揮発的にプログラムを格納する媒体などによっても実現される。メモリ101は、CPU110によって実行される制御プログラムや家電の配置図などを記憶する。
The memory 101 is realized by various types of RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), a hard disk, and the like. For example, the memory 101 is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory), which is used via an interface for reading. Memory card, FD (Flexible Disk), hard disk, magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM It is also realized by a medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner such as EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). The memory 101 stores a control program executed by the CPU 110, a home appliance layout, and the like.
ディスプレイ102は、CPU110によって制御されることによって、家電の動作状態を表示する。タブレット103は、ユーザの指によるタッチ操作を検出して、タッチ座標などをCPU110に入力する。CPU110は、タブレット103を介して、ユーザからの命令を受け付ける。
The display 102 displays the operating state of the home appliance by being controlled by the CPU 110. The tablet 103 detects a touch operation with a user's finger and inputs touch coordinates or the like to the CPU 110. The CPU 110 receives a command from the user via the tablet 103.
本実施の形態においては、ディスプレイ102の表面にタブレット103が敷設されている。すなわち、本実施の形態においては、ディスプレイ102とタブレット103とがタッチパネル106を構成する。ただし、端末100は、タブレット103を有していなくともよい。
In the present embodiment, the tablet 103 is laid on the surface of the display 102. That is, in the present embodiment, display 102 and tablet 103 constitute touch panel 106. However, the terminal 100 may not have the tablet 103.
ボタン104は、端末100の表面に配置される。ボタン104は、決定キー、方向キー、テンキーなどを含む。ボタン104は、ユーザからの命令を受け付けて、当該命令をCPU110に入力する。
The button 104 is disposed on the surface of the terminal 100. The button 104 includes a determination key, a direction key, a numeric keypad, and the like. The button 104 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 110.
たとえば、端末100のディスプレイ102にソフトウェアボタンが表示されている場合、CPU110は、十字キーを介して、ユーザから端末100のディスプレイ102に表示されているソフトウェアボタンのうちの選択対象を変更する命令を受け付ける。CPU110は、決定ボタンを介してユーザから選択中のソフトウェアボタンの決定命令を受け付ける。
For example, when a software button is displayed on the display 102 of the terminal 100, the CPU 110 issues a command to change the selection target of the software buttons displayed on the display 102 of the terminal 100 from the user via the cross key. Accept. CPU 110 accepts a determination command for the software button being selected from the user via the determination button.
テレビ200Aのディスプレイ202にソフトウェアボタンが表示されている場合、CPU110は、十字キーを介して、ユーザからテレビ200Aのディスプレイ202に表示されているソフトウェアボタンのうちの選択対象を変更する命令を受け付けて、リモコン送信部109を介して当該命令をテレビ200Aに送信する。CPU110は、決定ボタンを介してユーザから選択中のソフトウェアボタンの決定命令を受け付けて、リモコン送信部109を介して当該決定命令をテレビ200Aに送信する。
When the software button is displayed on the display 202 of the television 200A, the CPU 110 receives an instruction to change the selection target of the software buttons displayed on the display 202 of the television 200A from the user via the cross key. The command is transmitted to the television 200A via the remote control transmission unit 109. CPU 110 receives a determination command for the software button being selected from the user via the determination button, and transmits the determination command to television 200 </ b> A via remote control transmission unit 109.
なお、本実施の形態においては、タッチパネル106のタブレット103とボタン104とが操作部を実現する。ただし、タッチパネル106のタブレット103のみが操作部を実現してもよい。すなわち、端末100がボタン104を有さなくてもよい。あるいは、ボタン104のみが操作部を実現してもよい。すなわち、端末100がタブレット103を有さなくてもよい。
In this embodiment, the tablet 103 and the button 104 of the touch panel 106 realize an operation unit. However, only the tablet 103 of the touch panel 106 may realize the operation unit. That is, the terminal 100 may not have the button 104. Alternatively, only the button 104 may realize the operation unit. That is, the terminal 100 may not have the tablet 103.
通信インターフェイス105は、CPU110によって制御されることによって、ネットワークを介して、管理サーバ300とデータを送受信する。通信インターフェイス105は、たとえば、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)、有線LAN、またはPLCなどを利用することによって、管理サーバ300とデータを送受信する。ただし、通信インターフェイス105は、Webサーバ400、端末100、家電とデータを送受信できてもよい。
The communication interface 105 transmits / receives data to / from the management server 300 via the network by being controlled by the CPU 110. The communication interface 105 transmits and receives data to and from the management server 300 by using, for example, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN, or PLC. However, the communication interface 105 may be capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from the Web server 400, the terminal 100, and home appliances.
スピーカ107は、CPU110からの命令に基づいて、音声を出力する。たとえば、CPU110は、音声データに基づいて、スピーカ107に音声を出力させる。
Speaker 107 outputs sound based on a command from CPU 110. For example, the CPU 110 causes the speaker 107 to output sound based on the sound data.
リモコン送信部109は、CPU110からの命令に基づいて、テレビ200Aに制御信号を送信する。たとえば、リモコン送信部109は、赤外線、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)などを利用することによって、テレビ200Aに信号を送信する。
The remote control transmission unit 109 transmits a control signal to the television 200A based on a command from the CPU 110. For example, the remote control transmission unit 109 transmits a signal to the television 200A by using infrared rays, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.
CPU110は、メモリ101に記憶されている各種のプログラムを実行することによって、図10の端末100の処理など、各種の情報処理を実行する。換言すれば、端末100における処理は、各ハードウェアおよびCPU110により実行されるソフトウェアによって実現される。このようなソフトウェアは、メモリ101に予め記憶されている場合がある。また、ソフトウェアは、記憶媒体に格納されて、プログラム製品として流通している場合もある。あるいは、ソフトウェアは、いわゆるインターネットに接続されている情報提供事業者によってダウンロード可能なプログラム製品として提供される場合もある。
The CPU 110 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the terminal 100 in FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 101. In other words, the processing in the terminal 100 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 110. Such software may be stored in the memory 101 in advance. The software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
このようなソフトウェアは、図示しない読取装置を利用することによってその記憶媒体から読み取られて、あるいは、通信インターフェイス105を利用することによってダウンロードされて、メモリ101に一旦格納される。CPU110は、ソフトウェアを実行可能なプログラムの形式でメモリ101に格納してから、当該プログラムを実行する。
Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 105 and temporarily stored in the memory 101. The CPU 110 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 101 and then executes the program.
なお、記憶媒体としては、CD-ROM(Compact Disc - Read Only Memory)、DVD-ROM(Digital Versatile Disk - Read Only Memory)、USB(Universal Serial Bus)メモリ、メモリカード、FD(Flexible Disk)、ハードディスク、磁気テープ、カセットテープ、MO(Magnetic Optical Disc)、MD(Mini Disc)、IC(Integrated Circuit)カード(メモリカードを除く)、光カード、マスクROM、EPROM、EEPROM(Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)などの、不揮発的にプログラムを格納する媒体が挙げられる。
As storage media, CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory), USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, memory card, FD (Flexible Disk), hard disk , Magnetic tape, cassette tape, MO (Magnetic Optical Disc), MD (Mini Disc), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (excluding memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM, EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) And the like, for example, a medium for storing the program in a nonvolatile manner.
ここでいうプログラムとは、CPUにより直接実行可能なプログラムだけでなく、ソースプログラム形式のプログラム、圧縮処理されたプログラム、暗号化されたプログラム等を含む。
The program here includes not only a program directly executable by the CPU but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.
<家電のハードウェア構成>
本実施の形態に係る家電のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。以下では、家電を代表してテレビ200Aのハードウェア構成について説明する。図5は、本実施の形態に係るテレビ200Aのハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware configuration of home appliances>
One aspect of the hardware configuration of the home appliance according to this embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the hardware configuration of thetelevision 200A will be described on behalf of home appliances. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of television 200A according to the present embodiment.
本実施の形態に係る家電のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。以下では、家電を代表してテレビ200Aのハードウェア構成について説明する。図5は、本実施の形態に係るテレビ200Aのハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware configuration of home appliances>
One aspect of the hardware configuration of the home appliance according to this embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, the hardware configuration of the
図5を参照して、テレビ200Aは、メモリ201と、ディスプレイ202と、ボタン204と、通信インターフェイス205と、スピーカ207と、メータ208と、リモコン受信部209と、CPU210とを含む。
Referring to FIG. 5, television 200A includes a memory 201, a display 202, a button 204, a communication interface 205, a speaker 207, a meter 208, a remote control receiving unit 209, and a CPU 210.
メモリ201は、端末100のメモリ101と同様に実現され得る。メモリ201は、CPU210によって実行される制御プログラムや、テレビ200Aの消費電力や、テレビ200Aに入力された命令や、テレビ200Aの動作状態などを記憶する。
The memory 201 can be realized in the same manner as the memory 101 of the terminal 100. The memory 201 stores a control program executed by the CPU 210, power consumption of the television 200A, instructions input to the television 200A, an operating state of the television 200A, and the like.
ディスプレイ202は、CPU210によって制御される。より詳細には、ディスプレイ202は、図示しないTVチューナやVRAM(Video RAM)からのデータに基づいて、静止画像や動画像を表示する。
The display 202 is controlled by the CPU 210. More specifically, the display 202 displays a still image or a moving image based on data from a TV tuner or VRAM (Video RAM) (not shown).
ボタン204は、テレビ200Aの表面に配置される。テレビ200Aは、決定キー、方向キー、テンキーなどの複数のボタン204を有してもよい。ボタン204は、ユーザからの命令を受け付けて、当該命令をCPU210に入力する。
The button 204 is disposed on the surface of the television 200A. The television 200A may include a plurality of buttons 204 such as a determination key, a direction key, and a numeric keypad. The button 204 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 210.
通信インターフェイス205は、CPU210によって制御されることによって、ネットワークを介して、Webサーバ400とデータを送受信する。通信インターフェイス205は、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)、有線LAN(Local Area Network)、またはPLC(Power Line Communications)などを利用することによって、Webサーバ400とデータを送受信する。
The communication interface 205 transmits / receives data to / from the Web server 400 via the network under the control of the CPU 210. The communication interface 205 transmits / receives data to / from the Web server 400 by using a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), PLC (Power Line Communications), or the like. .
ただし、通信インターフェイス205は、端末100、管理サーバ300、家電とデータを送受信できてもよい。
However, the communication interface 205 may be able to transmit / receive data to / from the terminal 100, the management server 300, and home appliances.
スピーカ207は、CPU210からの命令に基づいて、音声を出力する。たとえば、CPU210は、音声データに基づいて、スピーカ207に音声を出力させる。
Speaker 207 outputs sound based on a command from CPU 210. For example, the CPU 210 causes the speaker 207 to output sound based on the sound data.
メータ208は、テレビ200Aが消費している電力量を測定する。CPU110は、通信インターフェイス205を介して、測定された電力量を管理サーバ300に送信する。
Meter 208 measures the amount of power consumed by TV 200A. The CPU 110 transmits the measured power amount to the management server 300 via the communication interface 205.
リモコン受信部209は、端末100から制御信号を受信する。たとえば、リモコン受信部209は、赤外線、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)などを利用することによって、端末100から信号を受信する。
Remote control receiving unit 209 receives a control signal from terminal 100. For example, the remote control receiving unit 209 receives a signal from the terminal 100 by using infrared rays, a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like.
CPU210は、メモリ201に記憶されている各種のプログラムを実行することによって、図10のテレビ200Aの処理など、各種の情報処理を実行する。換言すれば、テレビ200Aにおける処理は、各ハードウェアおよびCPU210により実行されるソフトウェアによって実現される。このようなソフトウェアは、メモリ201に予め記憶されている場合がある。また、ソフトウェアは、記憶媒体に格納されて、プログラム製品として流通している場合もある。あるいは、ソフトウェアは、いわゆるインターネットに接続されている情報提供事業者によってダウンロード可能なプログラム製品として提供される場合もある。
The CPU 210 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the television 200 </ b> A of FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 201. In other words, the processing in the television 200 </ b> A is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 210. Such software may be stored in the memory 201 in advance. The software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
このようなソフトウェアは、図示しない読取装置を利用することによってその記憶媒体から読み取られて、あるいは、通信インターフェイス205を利用することによってダウンロードされて、メモリ201に一旦格納される。CPU210は、ソフトウェアを実行可能なプログラムの形式でメモリ201に格納してから、当該プログラムを実行する。なお、記憶媒体およびプログラムは、端末100に係る記録媒体やプログラムと同様に実現され得る。
Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 205 and temporarily stored in the memory 201. The CPU 210 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 201 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
<その他の家電について>
本実施の形態に係るその他の家電も、図5に示すテレビ200Aと同様に、消費電力を測定するためのメータ208と、ユーザからの命令を受け付けるための入力部(ボタン204)と、消費電力と動作状態とを端末100に送信するための通信インターフェイス205とを有していればよい。 <About other home appliances>
Other home appliances according to the present embodiment also have ameter 208 for measuring power consumption, an input unit (button 204) for receiving a command from the user, and power consumption, similarly to television 200A shown in FIG. And a communication interface 205 for transmitting the operation status to the terminal 100.
本実施の形態に係るその他の家電も、図5に示すテレビ200Aと同様に、消費電力を測定するためのメータ208と、ユーザからの命令を受け付けるための入力部(ボタン204)と、消費電力と動作状態とを端末100に送信するための通信インターフェイス205とを有していればよい。 <About other home appliances>
Other home appliances according to the present embodiment also have a
なお、消費電力を測定するためのメータは、家電に搭載されていなくともよい。たとえば、家電の電源プラグが、消費電力を測定することができるタップを介して、コンセントに接続されてもよい。または、家電の電源プラグが、消費電力を測定することができるコンセントに接続されてもよい。この場合、タップまたはコンセントは、消費電力を管理サーバ300や端末100に送信するための通信インターフェイスを有している。さらにこの場合、後述する管理サーバ300は、タップと家電との対応関係またはコンセントと家電との対応関係を記憶しておく必要がある。そして、管理サーバ300は、タップまたはコンセントから得られる消費電力に基づいて、当該タップまたはコンセントに対応する家電の消費電力を更新する。
Note that the meter for measuring the power consumption may not be mounted on the home appliance. For example, a power plug of a home appliance may be connected to an outlet via a tap that can measure power consumption. Or the power plug of a household appliance may be connected to the outlet which can measure power consumption. In this case, the tap or the outlet has a communication interface for transmitting power consumption to the management server 300 or the terminal 100. Furthermore, in this case, the management server 300 described later needs to store the correspondence between the tap and the home appliance or the correspondence between the outlet and the home appliance. Then, the management server 300 updates the power consumption of the home appliance corresponding to the tap or the outlet based on the power consumption obtained from the tap or the outlet.
<管理サーバ300のハードウェア構成>
図6を参照して、本実施の形態に係る管理サーバ300のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図6は、本実施の形態に係る管理サーバ300のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware Configuration ofManagement Server 300>
With reference to FIG. 6, one aspect of the hardware configuration ofmanagement server 300 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of management server 300 according to the present embodiment.
図6を参照して、本実施の形態に係る管理サーバ300のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図6は、本実施の形態に係る管理サーバ300のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware Configuration of
With reference to FIG. 6, one aspect of the hardware configuration of
図6を参照して、管理サーバ300は、メモリ301と、通信インターフェイス305と、時計308と、CPU310とを含む。
Referring to FIG. 6, the management server 300 includes a memory 301, a communication interface 305, a clock 308, and a CPU 310.
メモリ301は、CPU310によって実行される制御プログラムと家電テーブル301Aとセンサテーブル301Bとを記憶する。
The memory 301 stores a control program executed by the CPU 310, a home appliance table 301A, and a sensor table 301B.
図7は、本実施の形態に係る家電テーブル301Aを示すイメージ図である。図7を参照して、家電テーブル301Aは、家電毎に、家電のIDに対応付けて、家電の名前と、家電が設置されている部屋のIDと、家電が動作中であるか否かを示す情報(YES or NO)と、所定期間における家電の消費電力量とを格納する。また、家電テーブル301Aは、現在実行中の操作命令を家電IDに対応付けて格納してもよい。
FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing home appliance table 301A according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 7, home appliance table 301 </ b> A is associated with the home appliance ID for each home appliance, the home appliance name, the ID of the room in which the home appliance is installed, and whether or not the home appliance is operating. The information to be shown (YES or NO) and the power consumption of the home appliance in a predetermined period are stored. Further, the home appliance table 301A may store an operation command currently being executed in association with a home appliance ID.
たとえば、家電テーブル301Aは、1時間、1日、1週間の消費電力量の積算値を家電IDに対応付けて格納する。すなわち、CPU310が、通信インターフェイス305を介して家電から家電の消費電力量を取得する。CPU310は、時計308からの現在時刻に基づいて、家電の消費電力量を更新する。
For example, the home appliance table 301A stores the integrated value of power consumption for one hour, one day, and one week in association with the home appliance ID. That is, the CPU 310 acquires the power consumption of the home appliance from the home appliance via the communication interface 305. CPU 310 updates the power consumption of the home appliance based on the current time from clock 308.
図8は、本実施の形態に係るセンサテーブル301Bを示すイメージ図である。図8を参照して、センサテーブル301Bは、部屋のIDと、部屋の名前と、人感センサのIDと、人感センサが人を検知したか否かを示す情報(YES or NO)とを格納する。これによって、CPU310や端末100やテレビ200AやWebサーバ400が、人がいない部屋に設定されている家電が動作していることを認識することができる。換言すれば、CPU310や端末100やテレビ200AやWebサーバ400は、動作している家電が設置されている部屋に人がいないことを認識することができる。
FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing the sensor table 301B according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 8, sensor table 301B includes room ID, room name, human sensor ID, and information (YES or NO) indicating whether the human sensor has detected a person. Store. As a result, the CPU 310, the terminal 100, the television 200A, and the Web server 400 can recognize that a home appliance set in a room where there is no person is operating. In other words, the CPU 310, the terminal 100, the television 200A, and the Web server 400 can recognize that there is no person in the room where the home appliances that are operating are installed.
通信インターフェイス305は、CPU310によって制御されることによって、ネットワークを介して、家電、端末100、Webサーバ400とデータを送受信する。通信インターフェイス305は、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)、有線LAN(Local Area Network)、またはPLC(Power Line Communications)などを利用することによって、家電、端末100、Webサーバ400とデータを送受信する。
The communication interface 305 transmits / receives data to / from the home appliance, the terminal 100, and the Web server 400 via the network by being controlled by the CPU 310. The communication interface 305 uses a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications), etc., so that the home appliance, the terminal 100, and the Web server 400 are used. Send and receive data.
CPU310は、メモリ301に記憶されている各種のプログラムを実行することによって、図10の管理サーバ300の処理など、各種の情報処理を実行する。換言すれば、管理サーバ300における処理は、各ハードウェアおよびCPU310により実行されるソフトウェアによって実現される。このようなソフトウェアは、メモリ301に予め記憶されている場合がある。また、ソフトウェアは、記憶媒体に格納されて、プログラム製品として流通している場合もある。あるいは、ソフトウェアは、いわゆるインターネットに接続されている情報提供事業者によってダウンロード可能なプログラム製品として提供される場合もある。
The CPU 310 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the management server 300 in FIG. 10 by executing various types of programs stored in the memory 301. In other words, the processing in the management server 300 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 310. Such software may be stored in the memory 301 in advance. The software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
このようなソフトウェアは、図示しない読取装置を利用することによってその記憶媒体から読み取られて、あるいは、通信インターフェイス305を利用することによってダウンロードされて、メモリ301に一旦格納される。CPU310は、ソフトウェアを実行可能なプログラムの形式でメモリ301に格納してから、当該プログラムを実行する。なお、記憶媒体およびプログラムは、端末100に係る記録媒体やプログラムと同様に実現され得る。
Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reading device (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 305 and temporarily stored in the memory 301. The CPU 310 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 301 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
上述したように、消費電力を測定するためのメータは、家電に搭載されていなくともよい。たとえば、家電の電源プラグが、消費電力を測定することができるタップを介して、コンセントに接続されてもよい。この場合、後述する管理サーバ300のメモリ301は、タップと家電との対応関係またはコンセントと家電との対応関係を記憶しておく必要がある。そして、管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介してタップまたはコンセントから得られる消費電力に基づいて、家電テーブル301Aにおける当該タップまたはコンセントに対応する家電の消費電力を更新する。
As described above, the meter for measuring the power consumption may not be mounted on the home appliance. For example, a power plug of a home appliance may be connected to an outlet via a tap that can measure power consumption. In this case, the memory 301 of the management server 300 described later needs to store the correspondence between the tap and the home appliance or the correspondence between the outlet and the home appliance. Then, based on the power consumption obtained from the tap or the outlet via the communication interface 305, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 updates the power consumption of the household appliance corresponding to the tap or the outlet in the household appliance table 301A.
<Webサーバ400のハードウェア構成>
図9を参照して、本実施の形態に係るWebサーバ400のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図9は、本実施の形態に係るWebサーバ400のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware Configuration ofWeb Server 400>
With reference to FIG. 9, one aspect of the hardware configuration ofWeb server 400 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of Web server 400 according to the present embodiment.
図9を参照して、本実施の形態に係るWebサーバ400のハードウェア構成の一態様について説明する。図9は、本実施の形態に係るWebサーバ400のハードウェア構成を表わすブロック図である。 <Hardware Configuration of
With reference to FIG. 9, one aspect of the hardware configuration of
図9を参照して、Webサーバ400は、メモリ401と、ディスプレイ402と、ボタン404と、通信インターフェイス405と、CPU410とを含む。
9, the Web server 400 includes a memory 401, a display 402, a button 404, a communication interface 405, and a CPU 410.
メモリ401は、端末100のメモリ101と同様に実現され得る。メモリ401は、CPU410によって実行される制御プログラムや、家電の配置図などを記憶する。
The memory 401 can be realized in the same manner as the memory 101 of the terminal 100. The memory 401 stores a control program executed by the CPU 410, an arrangement diagram of home appliances, and the like.
ディスプレイ402は、CPU410によって制御される。より詳細には、ディスプレイ402は、図示しないVRAM(Video RAM)からのデータに基づいて、静止画像や動画像を表示する。
The display 402 is controlled by the CPU 410. More specifically, the display 402 displays a still image or a moving image based on data from a VRAM (Video RAM) (not shown).
ボタン404は、キーボードなどによって実現される。ボタン404は、ユーザからの命令を受け付けて、当該命令をCPU410に入力する。
The button 404 is realized by a keyboard or the like. The button 404 receives a command from the user and inputs the command to the CPU 410.
通信インターフェイス405は、CPU410によって制御されることによって、ネットワークを介して、管理サーバ300やテレビ200Aとデータを送受信する。通信インターフェイス405は、無線LAN、ZigBee(登録商標)、Bluetooth(登録商標)、有線LAN(Local Area Network)、またはPLC(Power Line Communications)などを利用することによって、管理サーバ300やテレビ200Aとデータを送受信する。
The communication interface 405 transmits / receives data to / from the management server 300 and the television 200A via the network under the control of the CPU 410. The communication interface 405 uses a wireless LAN, ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wired LAN (Local Area Network), or PLC (Power Line Communications), etc., so that data can be transmitted to the management server 300 and the TV 200A. Send and receive.
ただし、通信インターフェイス405は、端末100や家電とデータを送受信できてもよい。
However, the communication interface 405 may be capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal 100 and home appliances.
CPU410は、メモリ401に記憶されている各種のプログラムを実行することによって、図10のWebサーバ400の処理など、各種の情報処理を実行する。換言すれば、テレビ200Aにおける処理は、各ハードウェアおよびCPU410により実行されるソフトウェアによって実現される。このようなソフトウェアは、メモリ401に予め記憶されている場合がある。また、ソフトウェアは、記憶媒体に格納されて、プログラム製品として流通している場合もある。あるいは、ソフトウェアは、いわゆるインターネットに接続されている情報提供事業者によってダウンロード可能なプログラム製品として提供される場合もある。
The CPU 410 executes various types of information processing such as the processing of the Web server 400 in FIG. 10 by executing various programs stored in the memory 401. In other words, the processing in the television 200 </ b> A is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 410. Such software may be stored in the memory 401 in advance. The software may be stored in a storage medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the so-called Internet.
このようなソフトウェアは、図示しない読取装置を利用することによってその記憶媒体から読み取られて、あるいは、通信インターフェイス405を利用することによってダウンロードされて、メモリ401に一旦格納される。CPU410は、ソフトウェアを実行可能なプログラムの形式でメモリ401に格納してから、当該プログラムを実行する。なお、記憶媒体およびプログラムは、端末100に係る記録媒体やプログラムと同様に実現され得る。
Such software is read from the storage medium by using a reader (not shown), or downloaded by using the communication interface 405 and temporarily stored in the memory 401. The CPU 410 stores the software in the form of an executable program in the memory 401 and then executes the program. Note that the storage medium and the program can be realized in the same manner as the recording medium and the program related to the terminal 100.
<ネットワークシステム1における処理>
次に、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1における通信処理と表示処理とについて説明する。図10は、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1における通信処理と表示処理とを示すシーケンス図である。なお、以下では、端末100のCPU110が、タッチパネル106を介して命令を受け付けるものとしているが、十字キーや決定ボタンを介して命令を受け付けてもよい。 <Processing innetwork system 1>
Next, communication processing and display processing in thenetwork system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing communication processing and display processing in the network system 1 according to the present embodiment. In the following, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 is assumed to accept a command via the touch panel 106, but the command may be accepted via a cross key or a determination button.
次に、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1における通信処理と表示処理とについて説明する。図10は、本実施の形態に係るネットワークシステム1における通信処理と表示処理とを示すシーケンス図である。なお、以下では、端末100のCPU110が、タッチパネル106を介して命令を受け付けるものとしているが、十字キーや決定ボタンを介して命令を受け付けてもよい。 <Processing in
Next, communication processing and display processing in the
図3および図10を参照して、管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介して家電から動作状態を取得する(ステップS102、ステップS104、図1における動作(1))。また、管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介して各部屋の人感センサ200Xから検知結果を取得する。あるいは、家電および人感センサのCPU210は、定期的に、通信インターフェイス205を介して、管理サーバ300に動作状態や検知結果を送信する。なお、動作状態は、家電毎に、家電が実行中の操作命令、家電の消費電力量、家電が設置されている部屋に人がいるか否かを示す情報などを含む。
Referring to FIGS. 3 and 10, CPU 310 of management server 300 acquires the operation state from the home appliance via communication interface 305 (step S102, step S104, operation (1) in FIG. 1). In addition, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 acquires a detection result from the human sensor 200X in each room via the communication interface 305. Or CPU210 of a household appliance and a human sensitive sensor transmits an operation state and a detection result to the management server 300 regularly via the communication interface 205. FIG. Note that the operating state includes, for each home appliance, an operation command being executed by the home appliance, power consumption of the home appliance, information indicating whether or not there is a person in the room in which the home appliance is installed, and the like.
管理サーバ300のCPU310は、家電テーブル301Aを参照して、当該家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たしたか否かを判断する。たとえば、CPU310は、家電の消費電力量の積算値が所定値を超えたか否かを判断する。家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たした場合に、管理サーバ300のCPU310は、家電テーブル301Aとセンサテーブル301Bとに基づいて、通信インターフェイス305を介して、家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たしたことを示すデータと家電の動作状態(家電が設置されている部屋に人がいるか否かを示す情報を含む)を示すデータとをWebサーバ400に送信する(ステップS106、図1における動作(2))。
The CPU 310 of the management server 300 refers to the home appliance table 301A and determines whether or not the operating state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, CPU 310 determines whether or not the integrated value of the power consumption of home appliances exceeds a predetermined value. When the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 satisfies the predetermined condition of the operation state of the home appliance via the communication interface 305 based on the home appliance table 301A and the sensor table 301B. And data indicating the operating state of the home appliance (including information indicating whether there is a person in the room in which the home appliance is installed) are transmitted to the Web server 400 (step S106, operation in FIG. 1). 2)).
Webサーバ400のCPU410は、家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たしたことを示すデータと家電の動作状態を示すデータとに基づいて、メッセージ202Aを表示するためのデータ(通知画面のテキストデータまたは画像データ)を作成する(ステップS108、図1における動作(3))。Webサーバ400のCPUは、通信インターフェイス405を介して、メッセージを表示するための表示データをテレビ200Aに送信する(ステップS110、図1における動作(4))。この場合、Webサーバ400のCPU410は、テレビ200Aからの要求に応答して当該表示データを送信してもよい。
The CPU 410 of the Web server 400 displays data for displaying the message 202A (text data on the notification screen or data indicating that the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition and data indicating the operation state of the home appliance). Image data) is created (step S108, operation (3) in FIG. 1). The CPU of the Web server 400 transmits display data for displaying a message to the television 200A via the communication interface 405 (step S110, operation (4) in FIG. 1). In this case, the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 may transmit the display data in response to a request from the television 200A.
テレビ200AのCPU210は、受信した表示データに基づいて、家電の状態を表示する(ステップS112、図1における動作(5))。たとえば、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた場合に、テレビ200AのCPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、テレビ画像に重畳させて、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた旨のメッセージ202Aを表示させる。このとき、端末100は、住宅の電力消費状態などを表示している。テレビ200AのCPU210は、メッセージ202Aの表示開始から所定時間経過後に、メッセージの表示を終了する。
The CPU 210 of the television 200A displays the state of the home appliance based on the received display data (step S112, operation (5) in FIG. 1). For example, when the power consumption of any one of the home appliances exceeds a predetermined value, the CPU 210 of the television 200A superimposes the television image on the display 202 to indicate that the power consumption of any home appliance exceeds the predetermined value. Message 202A is displayed. At this time, the terminal 100 displays the power consumption state of the house. The CPU 210 of the television 200A ends the message display after a predetermined time has elapsed from the display start of the message 202A.
管理サーバ300のCPU310は、メッセージ202Aの表示開始から所定時間経過後に、通信インターフェイス305を介して、家電の動作状態が所定の条件を満たしたことを示すデータと家電の動作状態を示すデータを端末100に送信する(ステップS114)。
The CPU 310 of the management server 300 receives, via the communication interface 305, data indicating that the operation state of the home appliance satisfies a predetermined condition and data indicating the operation state of the home appliance via the communication interface 305 after the display of the message 202A starts. 100 (step S114).
端末100のCPU110は、管理サーバ300からのデータに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、住宅の電力消費状態に重畳させて、家電のいずれかの消費電力が所定値を超えた旨のメッセージ106Aを表示させる(ステップS116、図1における動作(6))。端末100のCPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザがメッセージ106Aにタッチするのを待ち受ける(ステップS118、図1における動作(7))。
Based on the data from the management server 300, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 causes the touch panel 106 to superimpose on the power consumption state of the house and display a message 106A indicating that any power consumption of the home appliance exceeds a predetermined value. (Step S116, operation (6) in FIG. 1). CPU 110 of terminal 100 waits for the user to touch message 106A via touch panel 106 (step S118, operation (7) in FIG. 1).
CPU110は、タッチパネル106を介してユーザがメッセージ106Aにタッチしたことを検知する。CPU110は、メモリ101から1階の家電の配置図を読み出す。CPU110は、1階の家電の配置図と管理サーバ300からのデータとに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、1階に設置されている家電を1階のマップ上に表示させる。上述したように、本実施の形態においては、CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、使い過ぎランキング画面として、1階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位と、選択中の家電に関する詳細情報とを表示させる。なお、ユーザの見易さのために、限られた個数の(少なくとも使い過ぎランキング順位に表示される)家電のアイコンのみを表示させてもよい。
The CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the message 106 </ b> A via the touch panel 106. CPU 110 reads out a layout diagram of home appliances on the first floor from memory 101. CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the home appliances installed on the first floor on the first floor map based on the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the data from management server 300. As described above, in the present embodiment, the CPU 110 displays, on the touch panel 106, an arrangement diagram of home appliances installed on the first floor as an overuse ranking screen, a ranking of home appliances with large current power consumption, Detailed information about the selected home appliance is displayed. Note that only a limited number of home appliance icons (displayed in at least the overuse ranking ranking) may be displayed for the user's ease of viewing.
たとえば、CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、現在の電力消費が大きい順に家電の名前と当該家電が設置されているフロアまたは部屋名を含むソフトウェアボタンを表示させる。CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、消費電力が1番多いエアコンを示すボタン1061と、消費電力が2番目に多い電子レンジを示すボタン1062と、消費電力が3番目に多いテレビを示すボタン1063とを選択可能に表示する。
For example, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display software buttons including names of home appliances and floors or room names where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption. The CPU 110 selects, on the touch panel 106, a button 1061 indicating an air conditioner with the highest power consumption, a button 1062 indicating a microwave oven with the second highest power consumption, and a button 1063 indicating a television with the third highest power consumption. Display as possible.
CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、1階のマップ上の選択中の家電を示す画像を、他の家電と異なる態様で表示させる。CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、選択中の家電の現在の消費電力量と、当該家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bとを表示させる。
The CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor in a manner different from other home appliances. CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption of the selected home appliance and a button 106B for turning off the power of the home appliance.
CPU110は、管理サーバ300からの動作状態に基づいて、動作中の家電が設置されている部屋に人がいない場合に、その旨を示すメッセージ106Cをタッチパネル106に表示させてもよい。さらに、CPU110は、当該家電が少なくとも使い過ぎランキング順位に表示されている場合に、その旨を示すメッセージ106Cをタッチパネル106に表示させてもよい。
The CPU 110 may display a message 106 </ b> C indicating that on the touch panel 106 when there is no person in the room where the home appliance is being operated based on the operation state from the management server 300. Furthermore, when the home appliance is displayed at least in the overuse ranking ranking, the CPU 110 may display a message 106 </ b> C indicating that fact on the touch panel 106.
ここでは、1階に設置されているエアコンが選択されている。CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、1階のマップ上のエアコンのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示させたり、エアコンのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。そして、CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、エアコンの現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、エアコンの電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bを表示させる。
Here, the air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected. CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the icon of the air conditioner on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the icons of other home appliances. Then, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption amount of the air conditioner, the current power consumption integrated amount, the operation command currently being executed, and button 106B for turning off the air conditioner.
CPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザが2階のテレビのボタン1063にタッチしたことを検知する。CPU110は、メモリ101に格納されている2階の家電の配置図と管理サーバ300からのデータとに基づいて、タッチパネル106に、2階に設置されている家電を2階のマップ上に表示させる。CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、使い過ぎランキング画面として、2階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位と、選択中の家電に関する詳細情報とを表示させる。
The CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the TV button 1063 on the second floor via the touch panel 106. CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display the home appliances installed on the second floor on the second floor map based on the layout of home appliances on the second floor stored in memory 101 and the data from management server 300. . CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display an arrangement map of home appliances installed on the second floor, a ranking of home appliances with a large amount of power consumption, and detailed information regarding the selected home appliance as an overuse ranking screen.
CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、2階のマップ上のテレビのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示させたり、テレビのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。そして、CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、テレビの現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、テレビの電源をOFFするためのボタン106Bとを表示させる。
The CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display a television icon on the map on the second floor larger than the icons of other home appliances, or to make the color of the television icons different from the colors of other home appliance icons. Then, the CPU 110 causes the touch panel 106 to display the current power consumption of the television, the current power consumption accumulated amount, the current operation command being executed, and the button 106B for turning off the power of the television.
ここでは、CPU110は、管理サーバ300からの動作状態に基づいて、テレビが設置されている部屋に人がいない旨を示すメッセージ106Cをタッチパネル106に表示させる。
Here, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display message 106C indicating that there is no person in the room where the television is installed, based on the operating state from management server 300.
CPU110は、ユーザがボタン106Bにタッチしたことを検知すると、通信インターフェイス105を利用することによって、ネットワークや管理サーバ300を介して、テレビの電源をOFFする。より詳細には、CPU110は、通信インターフェイス105を介して、家電の電源のOFFするための命令を管理サーバ300に送信する(ステップS120、図1における動作(8))。管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介して、家電の動作モードを変更するための命令や家電の電源のOFFするための命令を家電に送信する(ステップS122、図1における動作(20))。家電のCPU210は、管理サーバ300からの命令に基づいて、動作モードを変更したり、電源をOFFしたりする。
When the CPU 110 detects that the user has touched the button 106 </ b> B, the CPU 110 turns off the power of the television via the network or the management server 300 by using the communication interface 105. In more detail, CPU110 transmits the command for turning off the power supply of a household appliance to the management server 300 via the communication interface 105 (step S120, operation | movement (8) in FIG. 1). The CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the home appliance via the communication interface 305 (step S122, operation (20) in FIG. 1). ). The CPU 210 of the home appliance changes the operation mode or turns off the power based on a command from the management server 300.
ここで、端末100のCPU110が、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザが通常のタップ操作と異なる操作(例えば、複数の指でマップにタッチする等)したことを検知すると、CPU110は、タッチパネル106の上部にテレビを示すアイコン106Dを表示させる。CPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザが複数の指をタッチパネル106上でアイコン106Dの方向へスライドさせたか否かを判断する。
Here, when the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects that the user performs an operation different from the normal tap operation (for example, touches the map with a plurality of fingers) via the touch panel 106, the CPU 110 displays the upper part of the touch panel 106. Is displayed with an icon 106D indicating a television. CPU 110 determines whether or not the user has slid a plurality of fingers on touch panel 106 in the direction of icon 106 </ b> D via touch panel 106.
CPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザが複数の指をタッチパネル106上でアイコン106Dの方向へスライドさせたことを検知すると、テレビ200Aに操作画面を表示させるための信号を生成し、リモコン送信部109を介してテレビ200Aに操作画面の移行命令を送信する(ステップS124、図1における動作(9))。テレビ200AのCPU210は、リモコン受信部209を介して移行命令を受信すると、通信インターフェイス205を介してWebサーバ400に操作画面を要求する(ステップS126、図1における動作(10))。Webサーバ400のCPU410は、当該要求に応じて、管理サーバ300に家電の動作状態を要求する(ステップS128、図1における動作(11))。管理サーバ300のCPU310は、当該要求に応じて、通信インターフェイス305を介して、Webサーバ400に家電の動作状態を示すデータを送信する(ステップS130、図1における動作(12))。
When the CPU 110 detects that the user has slid a plurality of fingers on the touch panel 106 in the direction of the icon 106D via the touch panel 106, the CPU 110 generates a signal for displaying the operation screen on the television 200A, and the remote control transmission unit An operation screen transition instruction is transmitted to the television 200A via the control unit 109 (step S124, operation (9) in FIG. 1). When the CPU 210 of the television 200A receives the shift command via the remote control receiver 209, it requests an operation screen from the Web server 400 via the communication interface 205 (step S126, operation (10) in FIG. 1). In response to the request, the CPU 410 of the Web server 400 requests the management server 300 for the operating state of the home appliance (step S128, operation (11) in FIG. 1). In response to the request, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits data indicating the operation state of the home appliance to the Web server 400 via the communication interface 305 (step S130, operation (12) in FIG. 1).
Webサーバ400のCPU410は、メモリ401から1階および2階の家電の配置図を読み出す。CPU410は、1階および2階の家電の配置図と管理サーバ300からの家電の動作状態とに基づいて、操作画面を示すデータを作成する(ステップS132、図1における動作(13))。CPU410は、通信インターフェイス405を介して、テレビ200Aに操作画面を示すデータを送信する(ステップS134、図1における動作(14))。
The CPU 410 of the Web server 400 reads out the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the second floor from the memory 401. The CPU 410 creates data indicating the operation screen based on the layout of home appliances on the first floor and the second floor and the operation state of home appliances from the management server 300 (step S132, operation (13) in FIG. 1). The CPU 410 transmits data indicating the operation screen to the television 200A via the communication interface 405 (step S134, operation (14) in FIG. 1).
テレビ200AのCPU210は、Webサーバ400からの操作画面を示すデータに基づいて、ディスプレイ202に、住宅に設置されている家電を住宅全体のマップ上に表示させる(ステップS136、図1における動作(15))。より詳細には、CPU210は、ディスプレイ202の左側に1階に設置されている家電を1階のマップ上に表示させると共に、ディスプレイ202の右側に2階に設置されている家電を2階のマップ上に表示させる。
The CPU 210 of the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the home appliances installed in the house on the map of the entire house based on the data indicating the operation screen from the Web server 400 (step S136, operation in FIG. 1 (15)). )). More specifically, the CPU 210 displays the home appliances installed on the first floor on the left side of the display 202 on the first floor map, and the home appliances installed on the second floor on the right side of the display 202. Display above.
CPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、使い過ぎランキング画面として、1階に設置されている家電の配置図と、2階に設置されている家電の配置図と、現在の電力消費量が大きい家電の順位とを表示させる。たとえば、CPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、現在の電力消費が大きい順に家電の名前と当該家電が設置されているフロアまたは部屋名を含むソフトウェアボタンを表示させる。ここでは、CPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、消費電力が1番多いエアコンを示すボタンから消費電力が10番目に多い洗濯機を示すボタンを選択可能に表示する。
The CPU 210 displays, on the display 202, an arrangement map of home appliances installed on the first floor, an arrangement diagram of home appliances installed on the second floor, and a ranking of home appliances with a large current consumption amount as an overuse ranking screen. Is displayed. For example, the CPU 210 causes the display 202 to display software buttons including names of home appliances and names of floors or rooms where the home appliances are installed in descending order of current power consumption. Here, the CPU 210 displays on the display 202 a button indicating the washing machine with the tenth largest power consumption from the buttons indicating the air conditioners with the largest power consumption.
CPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、1階のマップ上の選択中の家電を示す画像を、他の家電と異なる態様で表示する。ここでは、1階に設置されているエアコンが選択されているとする。CPU210は、ディスプレイ202に、1階のマップ上のエアコンのアイコンを他の家電のアイコンよりも大きく表示したり、エアコンのアイコンの色を他の家電のアイコンの色と異ならせたりする。
The CPU 210 displays an image indicating the selected home appliance on the map on the first floor on the display 202 in a manner different from other home appliances. Here, it is assumed that an air conditioner installed on the first floor is selected. The CPU 210 displays the air conditioner icon on the map on the first floor larger than the icons of the other home appliances on the display 202, or makes the color of the air conditioner icon different from the colors of the other home appliance icons.
CPU210は、管理サーバ300からの動作状態に基づいて、動作中の家電が設置されている部屋に人がいない場合に、その旨を示すメッセージをディスプレイ202に表示させてもよい。さらに、CPU210は、当該家電が少なくとも使い過ぎランキング順位に表示されている場合に、その旨を示すメッセージをディスプレイ202に表示させてもよい。
The CPU 210 may cause the display 202 to display a message indicating that when there is no person in the room where the home appliance is being operated based on the operation state from the management server 300. Further, when the home appliance is displayed at least in the overuse ranking ranking, the CPU 210 may display a message indicating that on the display 202.
端末100のCPU110は、タッチパネル106に、選択中のボタンを移動させるための画面(リモートコントロール用画面)を表示する(ステップS138、図1における動作(16))。ユーザはリモートコントロール用画面にしたがって、ディスプレイ202の画面を遠隔操作することができる。より詳細には、CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、端末100がテレビ200Aを制御するためのリモートコントロールモードであることを表示させる。CPU110は、タッチパネル106に、上方向、下方向、右方向、左方向を示す画像と、それらの画像の中心に位置する決定ボタン106Eとを表示させる。
The CPU 110 of the terminal 100 displays a screen (remote control screen) for moving the selected button on the touch panel 106 (step S138, operation (16) in FIG. 1). The user can remotely operate the screen of the display 202 according to the remote control screen. More specifically, CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display that terminal 100 is in a remote control mode for controlling television 200A. CPU 110 causes touch panel 106 to display an image indicating the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, and the left direction, and determination button 106E positioned at the center of these images.
CPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザの指のタッチパネル106上でスライド操作を検知する。CPU110は、検知したスライド操作に基づいて、テレビ200Aにボタンの変更命令を送信する。たとえば、ユーザが、タッチパネル106上で指を右方向にスライドさせると、CPU110は、リモコン送信部109を介して、選択対象を1つ右の家電へと変更するための命令をテレビ200Aに送信する。
CPU 110 detects a slide operation on touch panel 106 of the user's finger via touch panel 106. CPU 110 transmits a button change command to television 200A based on the detected slide operation. For example, when the user slides his / her finger on the touch panel 106 in the right direction, the CPU 110 transmits, via the remote control transmission unit 109, an instruction for changing the selection target to the right home appliance to the television 200A. .
テレビ200AのCPU210は、リモコン受信部209を介して受信した端末100からの変更命令に基づいて、ディスプレイ202に電子レンジが選択された操作画面を表示させる。
The CPU 210 of the television 200 </ b> A causes the display 202 to display an operation screen in which the microwave oven is selected based on the change command from the terminal 100 received via the remote control receiving unit 209.
テレビ200Aにおいていずれかの家電が選択されている状態で、ユーザが決定ボタン106Eにタッチすると、端末100のCPU110は、リモコン送信部109を介してテレビ200Aに決定命令を送信する。テレビ200AのCPU210は、決定命令に基づいて、ディスプレイ202に、家電の配置図に重畳させて、選択された家電の詳細画面202Bを表示させる。テレビ200AのCPU210は、詳細画面202Bとして、現在の消費電力量、本日の消費電力積算量、現在の実行中の動作命令、動作モードを変更するためのボタンや、家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン202Cをディスプレイ202に表示させる。
When the user touches the decision button 106E in a state where any home appliance is selected on the television 200A, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 transmits a decision command to the television 200A via the remote control transmission unit 109. Based on the determination instruction, the CPU 210 of the television 200A causes the display 202 to display the selected home appliance detail screen 202B in a manner superimposed on the home appliance layout diagram. The CPU 210 of the TV 200A has a detailed screen 202B as a current power consumption amount, an integrated amount of power consumption of the day, an operation command currently being executed, a button for changing the operation mode, and a power source for turning off the home appliance. The button 202C is displayed on the display 202.
端末100のCPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザの指のタッチパネル106上でスライド操作を検知する。CPU110は、検知したスライド操作に基づいて、テレビ200Aにボタンの変更命令を送信する。たとえば、ユーザが、タッチパネル106上で指を下方向にスライドさせると、CPU110は、リモコン送信部109を介して、選択されているボタンを1つ下のボタンへと変更するための命令(上下左右命令)をテレビ200Aに送信する。また、端末100のCPU110は、タッチパネル106を介して、ユーザが決定ボタン106Eにタッチしたことを検知する。CPU110は、リモコン送信部109を介して、決定命令をテレビ200Aに送信する(ステップS140、図1における動作(17))。
The CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects a slide operation on the touch panel 106 of the user's finger via the touch panel 106. CPU 110 transmits a button change command to television 200A based on the detected slide operation. For example, when the user slides his / her finger downward on the touch panel 106, the CPU 110, via the remote control transmission unit 109, commands (up / down / left / right) for changing the selected button to the next lower button. Command) to the television 200A. Further, the CPU 110 of the terminal 100 detects that the user has touched the decision button 106E via the touch panel 106. CPU 110 transmits a determination command to television 200A via remote control transmitter 109 (step S140, operation (17) in FIG. 1).
テレビ200AのCPU210は、端末100からの上下左右命令に基づいて、動作モードを変更するためのボタンや家電の電源をOFFするためのボタン202Cを選択中にする(表示態様を変更する)。CPU210は、端末100からの決定命令に基づいて、通信インターフェイス205を介して、家電の動作モードを変更するための命令や家電の電源のOFFするための命令をWebサーバ400に送信する(ステップS142、図1における動作(18))。Webサーバ400のCPU410は、通信インターフェイス405を介して、家電の動作モードを変更するための命令や家電の電源のOFFするための命令を管理サーバ300に送信する(ステップS144、図1における動作(19))。
The CPU 210 of the television 200A selects the button for changing the operation mode and the button 202C for turning off the home appliance based on the up / down / left / right commands from the terminal 100 (changes the display mode). Based on the determination command from the terminal 100, the CPU 210 transmits, via the communication interface 205, a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the Web server 400 (step S142). , Operation (18) in FIG. The CPU 410 of the Web server 400 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the management server 300 via the communication interface 405 (step S144, operation in FIG. 1). 19)).
管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介して、家電の動作モードを変更したり、家電の電源のOFFしたりする(ステップS146、図1における動作(20))。より詳細には、管理サーバ300のCPU310は、通信インターフェイス305を介して、家電の動作モードを変更するための命令や家電の電源のOFFするための命令を家電に送信する。家電のCPU210は、管理サーバ300からの命令に基づいて、動作モードを変更したり、電源をOFFしたりする。
The CPU 310 of the management server 300 changes the operation mode of the home appliance or turns off the home appliance via the communication interface 305 (step S146, operation (20) in FIG. 1). More specifically, the CPU 310 of the management server 300 transmits a command for changing the operation mode of the home appliance and a command for turning off the power of the home appliance to the home appliance via the communication interface 305. The CPU 210 of the home appliance changes the operation mode or turns off the power based on a command from the management server 300.
<その他の実施の形態>
本実施の形態においては、テレビ200Aが、Webサーバ400を介して、管理サーバ300とデータをやり取りするものであった。すなわち、テレビ200Aが、Webサーバ400から家電の配置図と家電の動作状態とを受信するものであった。一方、端末100は、管理サーバ300と直接データをやり取りするものであった。すなわち、端末100は、自身で家電の配置図を作成するものであった。 <Other embodiments>
In the present embodiment, thetelevision 200 </ b> A exchanges data with the management server 300 via the Web server 400. That is, the television 200 </ b> A receives the home appliance layout and the home appliance operating state from the Web server 400. On the other hand, the terminal 100 directly exchanges data with the management server 300. That is, the terminal 100 creates a layout of home appliances by itself.
本実施の形態においては、テレビ200Aが、Webサーバ400を介して、管理サーバ300とデータをやり取りするものであった。すなわち、テレビ200Aが、Webサーバ400から家電の配置図と家電の動作状態とを受信するものであった。一方、端末100は、管理サーバ300と直接データをやり取りするものであった。すなわち、端末100は、自身で家電の配置図を作成するものであった。 <Other embodiments>
In the present embodiment, the
しかしながら、端末100も、Webサーバ400を介して、管理サーバ300とデータをやり取りしてもよい。そして、テレビ200Aも、Webサーバ400を介さずに、管理サーバ300と直接データをやり取りしてもよい。
However, the terminal 100 may also exchange data with the management server 300 via the Web server 400. Then, the television 200 </ b> A may directly exchange data with the management server 300 without using the Web server 400.
また、本実施の形態においては、端末100と、管理サーバ300と、Webサーバ400とが別々の装置であって、それらが有線通信または無線通信によって、データ通信するものであった。しかしながら、これらの装置の機能を1つ、2つ、またはそれ以上の装置が有してもよい。たとえば、端末100が、管理サーバ300とWebサーバ400の役割も果たしてもよい(ネットワークシステム1が管理サーバ300とWebサーバ400とを含まない)。管理サーバ300が、Webサーバ400の機能を果たしてもよい(ネットワークシステム1がWebサーバ400を有しない)。
Further, in the present embodiment, the terminal 100, the management server 300, and the Web server 400 are separate devices, and they perform data communication by wired communication or wireless communication. However, one, two, or more devices may have the functionality of these devices. For example, the terminal 100 may also serve as the management server 300 and the web server 400 (the network system 1 does not include the management server 300 and the web server 400). The management server 300 may fulfill the function of the Web server 400 (the network system 1 does not have the Web server 400).
本発明は、端末100や他のコンピュータなどにプログラムを供給することによって達成される場合にも適用できることはいうまでもない。そして、本発明を達成するためのソフトウェアによって表されるプログラムを格納した記憶媒体を、システム或いは装置に供給し、そのシステム或いは装置のコンピュータ(又はCPUやMPU)が記憶媒体に格納されたプログラムコードを読み出し実行することによっても、本発明の効果を享受することが可能となる。
Needless to say, the present invention can also be applied to a case where the invention is achieved by supplying a program to the terminal 100 or another computer. Then, a storage medium storing a program represented by software for achieving the present invention is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the program code stored in the storage medium It is possible to enjoy the effects of the present invention also by reading and executing.
この場合、記憶媒体から読み出されたプログラムコード自体が前述した実施の形態の機能を実現することになり、そのプログラムコードを記憶した記憶媒体は本発明を構成することになる。
In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.
また、コンピュータが読み出したプログラムコードを実行することにより、前述した実施の形態の機能が実現されるだけでなく、そのプログラムコードの指示に基づき、コンピュータ上で稼動しているOS(オペレーティングシステム)などが実際の処理の一部または全部を行い、その処理によって前述した実施の形態の機能が実現される場合も含まれることは言うまでもない。
Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code However, it is needless to say that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.
さらに、記憶媒体から読み出されたプログラムコードが、コンピュータに挿入された機能拡張ボードやコンピュータに接続された機能拡張ユニットに備わるメモリに書き込まれた後、そのプログラムコードの指示に基づき、その機能拡張ボードや機能拡張ユニットに備わるCPUなどが実際の処理の一部または全部を行い、その処理によって前述した実施の形態の機能が実現される場合も含まれることは言うまでもない。
Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.
この発明を詳細に説明し示してきたが、これは例示のためのみであって、限定ととってはならず、発明の範囲は添付の請求の範囲によって解釈されることが明らかに理解されるであろう。
Although the invention has been described and shown in detail, it is clearly understood that this is by way of example only and should not be taken as a limitation, the scope of the invention being construed by the appended claims Will.
1 ネットワークシステム、100 端末、101 メモリ、101A 家電テーブル、101B センサテーブル、102 ディスプレイ、103 タブレット、104 ボタン、105 通信インターフェイス、106 タッチパネル、107 スピーカ、109 リモコン送信部、110 CPU、200A テレビ、200B エアコン、200C 冷蔵庫、200D 洗濯機、200E テレビ、200X 人感センサ、201 メモリ、202 ディスプレイ、204 ボタン、205 通信インターフェイス、207 スピーカ、208 メータ、209 リモコン受信部、300 管理サーバ、301 メモリ、301A 家電テーブル、301B センサテーブル、305 通信インターフェイス、308 時計、400 Webサーバ、401 メモリ、402 ディスプレイ、404 ボタン、405 通信インターフェイス。
1 network system, 100 terminal, 101 memory, 101A home appliance table, 101B sensor table, 102 display, 103 tablet, 104 button, 105 communication interface, 106 touch panel, 107 speaker, 109 remote control transmitter, 110 CPU, 200A TV, 200B air conditioner , 200C refrigerator, 200D washing machine, 200E television, 200X human sensor, 201 memory, 202 display, 204 button, 205 communication interface, 207 speaker, 208 meter, 209 remote control receiver, 300 management server, 301 memory, 301A household appliance table , 301B sensor table, 305 communication interface, 308 clock, 40 Web server, 401 memory, 402 display, 404 button, 405 communication interface.
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- 第1のディスプレイを含む第1の電子機器と、
第2の電子機器とを備え、前記第2の電子機器は、
操作部と、
複数の家電に関する情報を取得するための通信インターフェイスと、
前記第1のディスプレイよりも小さな第2のディスプレイと、
プロセッサとを含み、前記プロセッサは、
前記家電に関する情報に基づいて、前記第2のディスプレイに、複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を表示させ、
前記操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、前記第1のディスプレイに前記第2のディスプレイよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を表示させる、ネットワークシステム。 A first electronic device including a first display;
A second electronic device, wherein the second electronic device comprises:
An operation unit;
A communication interface for acquiring information about multiple home appliances;
A second display smaller than the first display;
A processor, the processor comprising:
Based on the information on the home appliance, the first display on a part of the plurality of home appliances is displayed on the second display,
A network system that accepts a first command via the operation unit and causes the first display to display more second operation screens related to home appliances than the second display. - 前記プロセッサは、前記第2のディスプレイに、前記第1の操作画面として、第1のエリアを示すマップ上に複数の家電のうちの前記第1のエリア内に設置されている家電を示す画像を表示させ、
前記第1のディスプレイは、前記第2の操作画面として、前記第1のエリアよりも広い第2のエリアを示すマップ上に複数の家電のうちの前記第2のエリア内に設置されている家電を示す画像を表示させる、請求項1に記載のネットワークシステム。 The processor displays, on the second display, an image showing home appliances installed in the first area among a plurality of home appliances on the map showing the first area as the first operation screen. Display
The first display is a home appliance installed in the second area among a plurality of home appliances on a map showing a second area wider than the first area as the second operation screen. The network system according to claim 1, wherein an image indicating the image is displayed. - 前記プロセッサは、
前記操作部を介して、前記第1の操作画面の中から1つの家電を選択するための第2の命令を受け付け、
前記第2のディスプレイに、前記第1の操作画面の一部として、選択された家電に関する情報を表示させ、
前記第1の命令を受け付けたときに、
前記操作部を介して、前記第2の操作画面の中から1つの家電を選択するための第3の命令を受け付け、
前記第3の命令に応じて、前記第1のディスプレイに、選択された家電に関する情報を表示させる、請求項1または2に記載のネットワークシステム。 The processor is
Accepting a second command for selecting one home appliance from the first operation screen via the operation unit;
The second display displays information about the selected home appliance as part of the first operation screen,
When receiving the first instruction,
Accepting a third command for selecting one home appliance from the second operation screen via the operation unit;
The network system according to claim 1, wherein information related to the selected home appliance is displayed on the first display in response to the third command. - 前記第1の電子機器と前記第2の電子機器とデータ通信可能なコンピュータをさらに備え、
前記第1の電子機器は、前記第2の電子機器を介さずに前記コンピュータから前記複数の家電に関する情報を受信し、
前記第2の電子機器は、前記第1の電子機器を介さずに前記コンピュータから前記複数の家電に関する情報を受信し、
前記第1の電子機器は、前記第2の電子機器から前記第1の命令を受信するためのリモコン受信部を含み、
前記第2の電子機器は、前記第1の電子機器に前記第1の命令を送信するためのリモコン送信部を含む、請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載のネットワークシステム。 A computer capable of data communication with the first electronic device and the second electronic device;
The first electronic device receives information on the plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the second electronic device,
The second electronic device receives information on the plurality of home appliances from the computer without going through the first electronic device,
The first electronic device includes a remote control receiver for receiving the first command from the second electronic device,
4. The network system according to claim 1, wherein the second electronic device includes a remote control transmission unit for transmitting the first command to the first electronic device. 5. - 前記操作部は、タブレットを含み、
前記第2のディスプレイと前記タブレットとがタッチパネルを構成し、
前記プロセッサは、前記第1の命令を受け付けたときに、前記タッチパネルにリモコン用画面を表示させる、請求項4に記載のネットワークシステム。 The operation unit includes a tablet,
The second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel,
The network system according to claim 4, wherein the processor displays a remote control screen on the touch panel when the first command is received. - 前記操作部は、タブレットを含み、
前記第2のディスプレイと前記タブレットとがタッチパネルを構成する、請求項1から3のいずれか1項に記載のネットワークシステム。 The operation unit includes a tablet,
The network system according to claim 1, wherein the second display and the tablet constitute a touch panel. - 第1のディスプレイを有する第1の電子機器と前記第1のディスプレイよりも小さな第2のディスプレイを有する第2の電子機器とを含むネットワークシステムにおける操作画面の表示方法であって、
前記第1の電子機器が、前記第2のディスプレイに複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を表示するステップと、
前記第1の電子機器が、第1の命令を受け付けるステップと、
前記第2の電子機器が、前記第1の電子機器に入力された前記第1の命令に応じて、前記第1のディスプレイに前記第2のディスプレイよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を表示するステップとを備える、操作画面の表示方法。 An operation screen display method in a network system including a first electronic device having a first display and a second electronic device having a second display smaller than the first display,
The first electronic device displaying a first operation screen on a part of a plurality of home appliances on the second display;
The first electronic device accepting a first command;
In response to the first command input to the first electronic device, the second electronic device displays, on the first display, a second operation screen related to more home appliances than the second display. A method for displaying an operation screen. - 電子機器であって、
内部ディスプレイと、
操作部と、
複数の家電に関する情報を取得可能な通信インターフェイスと、
プロセッサとを備え、
前記プロセッサは、
前記通信インターフェイスによって取得された家電に関する情報に基づいて、前記複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を前記内部ディスプレイに表示させ、
前記操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、前記内部ディスプレイで表示されているよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成する、電子機器。 Electronic equipment,
An internal display,
An operation unit;
A communication interface that can acquire information about multiple home appliances;
With a processor,
The processor is
Based on information related to home appliances acquired by the communication interface, a first operation screen related to a part of the plurality of home appliances is displayed on the internal display,
An electronic device that receives a first command via the operation unit and generates a signal for causing the external display to display a second operation screen related to more home appliances than displayed on the internal display. - 前記プロセッサは、前記第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成した後に、前記第2の操作画面のリモートコントロール用画面を、前記内部ディスプレイに表示させる、請求項8に記載の電子機器。 9. The processor according to claim 8, wherein the processor displays a remote control screen of the second operation screen on the internal display after generating a signal for displaying the second operation screen on an external display. Electronics.
- 内部ディスプレイと、操作部と、複数の家電に関する情報を取得可能な通信インターフェイスとを備える電子機器の制御方法であって、
前記通信インターフェイスによって取得された家電に関する情報に基づいて、前記複数の家電のうちの一部に関する第1の操作画面を前記内部ディスプレイに表示させるステップと、
前記操作部を介して第1の命令を受け付けて、前記内部ディスプレイで表示されているよりも多くの家電に関する第2の操作画面を外部ディスプレイに表示させるための信号を生成するステップとを含む、電子機器の制御方法。 An electronic device control method comprising an internal display, an operation unit, and a communication interface capable of acquiring information on a plurality of home appliances,
Based on information about home appliances acquired by the communication interface, displaying a first operation screen related to some of the plurality of home appliances on the internal display;
Receiving a first command via the operation unit, and generating a signal for causing the external display to display a second operation screen related to more home appliances than displayed on the internal display. Control method of electronic equipment.
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