WO2015159410A1 - Device-controlling system, device-controlling apparatus, device, device-controlling method, and program - Google Patents

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WO2015159410A1
WO2015159410A1 PCT/JP2014/060958 JP2014060958W WO2015159410A1 WO 2015159410 A1 WO2015159410 A1 WO 2015159410A1 JP 2014060958 W JP2014060958 W JP 2014060958W WO 2015159410 A1 WO2015159410 A1 WO 2015159410A1
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a device control system, a device control apparatus, a device, a device control method, and a program for controlling a plurality of devices.
  • a technology is known in which priorities are set for a plurality of devices and each device is controlled based on the priorities.
  • a demand priority setting unit that sets a priority of demand control and a priority notification unit that notifies the controller of the set priority are provided on the home appliance side.
  • the home appliance demand control system which determines the order of the household appliances made into the electric power suppression object based on the priority from is described.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a device control system, a device control device, a device, a device control method, and a program capable of performing appropriate control using priority as compared with the prior art. With the goal.
  • a device control system includes: A device control system in which a device control device and a plurality of devices are connected via a communication network, Each of the plurality of devices includes priority storage means for storing a priority indicating an allowable level of power usage,
  • the device control device includes a priority changing unit that changes a priority stored in the priority storage unit of a device that satisfies a predetermined change condition among the plurality of devices,
  • Each of the plurality of devices includes priority control execution means for executing control based on the priority changed by the priority change means.
  • the priority stored in each device is changed, and each device is controlled using the changed priority. For this reason, it is possible to perform appropriate control using the priority that is optimally set.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a device according to a first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a priority control table. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority change processing according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority control processing according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus control apparatus in Embodiment 2. It is a figure which shows the structural example of conditional control information. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus control apparatus in Embodiment 3. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a priority table. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority change processing according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of control information transmission processing according to the third embodiment.
  • the device control system 1 includes a device control device 10 and a plurality of devices 20.
  • the device control apparatus 10 and each of the devices 20 are connected to each other via a network 30 such as ECHONET (Energy Conservation and Homecare Network).
  • ECHONET Energy Conservation and Homecare Network
  • the device control apparatus 10 is, for example, a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) controller, and monitors and controls each device 20 via the network 30. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the device control apparatus 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a control unit 14, and a storage unit 15.
  • HEMS Home Energy Management System
  • the communication unit 11 performs data communication with each device 20 via the network 30 under the control of the control unit 14.
  • the communication unit 11 includes a communication interface such as a communication connector, for example.
  • the display unit 12 displays various information according to the control of the control unit 14.
  • the display unit 12 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode (LED), and the like. For example, when the priority of the device 20 is changed in a priority change process described later, a message notifying that is displayed on the display unit 12.
  • the operation unit 13 receives an operation by the user and outputs the received information to the control unit 14.
  • the operation unit 13 includes, for example, a touch screen and buttons.
  • the control unit 14 controls the operation of the entire device control apparatus 10.
  • the control unit 14 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an RTC (Real Time Clock), and the like.
  • the control unit 14 includes a communication amount acquisition unit 141, a priority change unit 142, and a notification unit 143 as a functional configuration.
  • the communication amount acquisition unit 141 monitors the communication unit 11 and determines the amount of data transmitted / received to / from each device 20 (communication amount) every predetermined time while the device control apparatus 10 is activated. Acquire it and record it in the traffic record file 151 for each device 20 in association with the acquisition date.
  • the priority changing unit 142 changes the priority based on the communication amount of each device 20. Details of the processing by the priority changing unit 142 will be described later.
  • the notification unit 143 controls the display unit 12 to notify that (change notification).
  • the notification unit 143 determines that the priority of the device 20 is changed within a predetermined time
  • the notification unit 143 controls the display unit 12 to notify the change (notification before change).
  • reporting part 143 may perform the above-mentioned alerting
  • the storage unit 15 stores the above-described communication volume recording file 151 and various data.
  • the storage unit 15 includes, for example, a flash memory and a hard disk drive.
  • the device 20 is an electric device such as an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a lighting device, a game machine, a TV, a personal computer, a rice cooker, an IH cooker, or a humidifier.
  • the device 20 can switch between two modes, “normal mode” and “priority control mode”, as operation modes by a switch or the like (not shown).
  • the operation mode is “priority control mode”
  • the device 20 executes control according to the priority to be held.
  • the device 20 has a main function unit (not shown) for realizing the original function of the device 20 (for example, an air conditioning function for an air conditioner and a lighting function for a lighting device).
  • a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23 are provided.
  • the communication unit 21 performs data communication with the device control apparatus 10 via the network 30 under the control of the control unit 23.
  • the communication unit 21 includes a communication interface such as a communication connector, for example.
  • the storage unit 22 stores various data.
  • the storage unit 22 includes, for example, a flash memory.
  • the storage unit 22 includes a priority storage unit 221 and a priority control table 222.
  • the priority storage unit 221 stores a priority indicating an allowable level of power that can be used by the device 20.
  • a priority indicating an allowable level of power that can be used by the device 20.
  • an appropriate priority corresponding to the type of the device 20 is stored in the priority storage unit 221 as an initial value (default value).
  • a relatively high priority is set as an initial value in the case of a device 20 that interferes with daily life if sufficient power is not supplied, such as a refrigerator or a lighting fixture.
  • a relatively low priority is set as an initial value.
  • the device control system 1 is configured according to the ECHONET Lite standard, a priority column is provided in the ECHONET Lite property, and the priority of each device 20 (device object) is set (stored). Also good.
  • the contents of control corresponding to this priority are defined for each priority.
  • control unit 23 controls the operation of the entire device 20.
  • the control unit 23 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash memory, an RTC (Real Time Clock), and the like.
  • control part 23 is provided with the priority control execution part 231 as a functional structure.
  • the priority control execution unit 231 refers to the priority control table 222 and performs control based on the set priority (priority stored in the priority storage unit 221). Details of processing by the priority control execution unit 231 will be described later.
  • the device control apparatus 10 executes the priority change process shown in FIG. 5 periodically or in response to a process start instruction from the user.
  • the priority changing unit 142 of the device control apparatus 10 selects one device 20 that is not selected in the current priority changing process from among the connected devices 20 (step S101).
  • the device 20 selected in step S101 is also referred to as a selected device 20.
  • the priority changing unit 142 refers to the communication volume recording file 151 and acquires the current communication volume of the selected device 20 (step S102). Note that the priority changing unit 142 may acquire the communication amount for the latest one hour.
  • the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not the acquired communication amount is larger than a first threshold value for determining priority change (step S103).
  • the first threshold value may be a value obtained by adding a predetermined margin to the average communication amount under normal use of the selected device 20.
  • the first threshold value may be different for each type of device 20.
  • step S103 When the communication amount is larger than the first threshold (step S103; Yes), it is desirable to control the device 20 to apply a very large load to the network 30 and to use a large amount of power and reduce the communication amount. it is conceivable that. Therefore, the priority changing unit 142 instructs the device 20 to decrease the priority by 1 (step S104). In response to this instruction, the control unit 23 of the device 20 updates the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 to a value smaller by one. Then, the process proceeds to step S107.
  • the priority changing unit 142 determines whether the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S105).
  • the second threshold value may be a value that is 1/10 of the average communication amount under normal use of the selected device 20 or the like.
  • the value of the second threshold value may be different for each type of device 20.
  • step S105 When the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S105; Yes), it is considered that the device 20 hardly puts a load on the network 30, and the use amount may be increased by increasing the communication amount. It is done. Therefore, the priority changing unit 142 instructs the device 20 to increase the priority by 1 (step S106). Then, the process proceeds to step S107.
  • step S107 the notification unit 143 notifies the display unit 12 that the priority of the device 20 has been changed by displaying a message such as “the priority of the device XX has been changed”. Then, the process proceeds to step S110.
  • the notification unit 143 refers to the communication amount recording file 151 and within a predetermined time (for example, within 30 minutes) It is determined whether or not the priority of 20 is changed (step S108). For example, the notification unit 143 refers to the history of the traffic volume recorded in the traffic volume recording file 151, predicts the future traffic volume of the selected device 20, and sets the traffic volume to the first threshold value within 30 minutes. What is necessary is just to discriminate
  • step S108 When it is determined that the priority is changed within a predetermined time (step S108; Yes), the notification unit 143 displays a message such as “the priority of the device XX will be changed soon” on the display unit 12. This is notified to the user (step S109). Then, the process proceeds to step S110.
  • step S108 when it is determined that the priority is not changed (step S108; No), the process proceeds to step S110.
  • step S110 the priority changing unit 142 determines whether all the devices 20 connected to the network 30 have been selected in step S101. When there is an unselected device 20 (step S110; No), the priority changing unit 142 performs steps S101 to S110, and repeats the process of changing the priority of the device 20 according to the communication amount of the device 20. When all the devices 20 have been selected (step S110; Yes), the priority changing process ends.
  • the device 20 executes the priority control process shown in FIG. 6 every predetermined time or when the priority is changed by the priority change process described above.
  • the priority control execution unit 231 of the device 20 determines whether or not the current operation mode is the “priority control mode” (step S201). When it is not in the “priority control mode” (step S201; No), the priority control process ends.
  • the priority control execution unit 231 refers to the priority control table 222 and corresponds to the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221.
  • the control content is acquired (step S202). For example, when the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 is “3” and the information shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the priority control table 222, “operation prohibiting 50% or more of the maximum output” The control content indicating is acquired.
  • the priority control execution unit 231 controls the device 20 based on the acquired control content (step S203). For example, as in the above example, when the control content indicating “operation prohibition of 50% or more of the maximum output” is acquired and the device 20 is operating at the output of 70%, the priority control execution unit 231 Processing for reducing the output of the device 20 to 50% or less is performed. This completes the priority control process.
  • the device control apparatus 10 changes the priority stored in advance in the device 20 by adding or subtracting it. Therefore, since the priority is set taking into account the original priority value stored in the device 20, the priority is an optimum value. And it becomes possible to control the apparatus 20 appropriately using the optimally set priority.
  • the device 20 retains the priority changed by the device control apparatus 10, and therefore, the control using the priority is performed independently of the instruction from the device control apparatus 10. Can be done.
  • the user when the priority is changed and when the priority is actually changed, the user is notified of that. Therefore, the user can quickly know the operation switching due to the priority change.
  • Embodiment 2 (Embodiment 2) Then, the apparatus control system 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is demonstrated. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the device control system 2 has substantially the same configuration as the device control system 1 according to the first embodiment.
  • conditional control information 152 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10 as compared with the first embodiment.
  • the conditional control information 152 is information in which a condition determined by priority is associated with a control content to be executed when this condition is satisfied.
  • control unit 14 is newly provided with a conditional control information transmission unit 144.
  • the conditional control information transmission unit 144 transmits the conditional control information 152 to each device 20 by broadcast communication (broadcast) or the like at a timing scheduled in advance or at a timing instructed by the user.
  • the priority control execution unit 231 of each device 20 that has received the conditional control information 152 determines whether or not the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 satisfies the condition indicated by the conditional control information 152. If the condition is satisfied, the process according to the control content is executed. For example, when the device 20 with the priority “1” receives the conditional control information 152 shown in FIG. 8, the operation of the device 20 is stopped, but the device 20 with the priority “2” has the same conditional control information. If 152 is received, no processing is performed.
  • the device control apparatus 10 does not specify the communication partner, and broadcasts the conditional control information 152 to each device 20 by broadcast. It becomes possible to control appropriately according to the priority.
  • a plurality of conditional control information 152 having different conditions and control contents are stored in the storage unit 15, and the specific conditional control information 152 specified by the user and all the conditional control information 152 are simultaneously transmitted, Each device 20 may be controlled.
  • Embodiment 3 the apparatus control system 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention is demonstrated.
  • the device control system 3 has substantially the same configuration as the device control systems 1 and 2 according to the first and second embodiments.
  • a priority table 153 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10 as compared with the first embodiment.
  • the priority table 153 is a table in which the priority of each device 20 is stored.
  • control unit 14 of the device control apparatus 10 newly includes a control information transmission unit 145.
  • the control information transmission unit 145 performs processing (control information transmission processing) for transmitting control information to each device 20 based on the priorities stored in the priority table 153. Details of the control information transmission process will be described later.
  • the priority changing unit 142 of the device control apparatus 10 acquires the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 from each device 20 (step S301). Then, the priority changing unit 142 registers the acquired priority value as an initial value of the priority table 153 (step S302).
  • the priority changing unit 142 selects one unselected device 20 (step S303), and acquires the communication amount of the selected device 20 (step S304). Then, the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not the acquired communication amount is larger than the first threshold for priority determination (step S305).
  • step S305 When the communication amount is larger than the first threshold (step S305; Yes), the priority changing unit 142 updates the priority of the device 20 registered in the priority table 153 to a value smaller by 1 (step S306). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S309.
  • the priority changing unit 142 determines whether the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S307).
  • step S307 When the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S307; Yes), the priority changing unit 142 updates the priority of the device 20 registered in the priority table 153 to a value larger by 1 (step S308). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S309.
  • step S309 the notification unit 143 notifies the user that the priority of the device 20 has been changed, and the process proceeds to step S312.
  • step S307 when the traffic is equal to or greater than the second threshold (step S307; No), the notification unit 143 determines whether or not the priority of the device 20 is changed within a predetermined time (step S310). ) If changed (step S310; Yes), the fact is notified (step S311), and the process proceeds to step S312.
  • step S312 the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not all the devices 20 connected to the network 30 have been selected in step S303. When there is an unselected device 20 (step S312; No), the priority changing unit 142 performs the processing of steps S303 to S312 and updates the priority of the priority table 153 according to the communication amount of the device 20. Repeat the process. When all the devices 20 have been selected (step S312; Yes), the priority change process ends.
  • control information transmission unit 145 of the device control apparatus 10 performs the control information transmission process illustrated in FIG.
  • control information transmission unit 145 refers to the priority table 153, and identifies a device having a priority equal to or higher than a preset value (for example, 3 or more) (step S401).
  • control information transmission unit 145 transmits control information for instructing control (for example, activation ON) set in advance to the identified device 20 via the network 30 (step S402).
  • control information for instructing control for example, activation ON
  • the priority control execution unit 231 of the device 20 executes control based on the received control information.
  • the control information transmission process ends here.
  • the device control apparatus 10 changes the priority set for each device 20 according to the condition and holds the priority in the priority table 153. Therefore, the device control apparatus 10 can transmit control information to each device 20 based on the priority, and can execute control based on the priority.
  • the content of the control information transmitted from the control information transmission unit 145 to each device 20 is arbitrary.
  • the control information transmission unit 145 refers to the priority table 153 and transmits control information that instructs the device 20 having a priority equal to or lower than a predetermined value to turn off the power, switch to the energy saving mode, or the like. Also good.
  • a priority control table 222 as shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10. Then, the control information transmission unit 145 may transmit the control information instructing the control according to the priority to each device 20 with reference to the priority control table.
  • the communication amount of the device 20 is compared with the first and second thresholds, and the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 of the device 20 is changed ( Addition, subtraction).
  • the priority may be changed by multiplying the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 by a predetermined constant.
  • the priority may be changed based on various predetermined change conditions other than the traffic. Examples of changing the priority under various conditions are shown in (1) to (5) below.
  • the priority changing unit 142 compares the power consumption of each device 20 acquired from a power measurement sensor (not shown) or the like with a threshold, The priority may be changed. For example, the priority changing unit 142 may subtract the priority of the device 20 that is used more than a threshold value.
  • the various attributes of each device 20 are held in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10, and the priority changing unit 142 in the priority changing process, the device 20 The priority may be changed based on the attribute. For example, in the priority changing process, the priority changing unit 142 subtracts the priority of the device 20 whose elapsed time from the manufacturing date is equal to or higher than the threshold, or adds the priority of the device 20 whose energy saving contribution is equal to or higher than the threshold. May be.
  • the priority changing unit 142 may change the priority based on the surrounding environment of the device 20.
  • the priority changing unit 142 receives weather information from a weather forecast server (not shown), and if the weather is clear and the daytime is a time zone, the priority changing unit 142 sets the priority of the device 20 whose type is lighting. You may subtract greatly.
  • the priority changing unit 142 obtains today's highest temperature, lowest temperature, lowest humidity, and highest humidity from the weather forecast server. The degree may be subtracted.
  • the priority changing unit 142 grasps the number of people in the room in which the device 20 is installed from a human sensor (not shown) or the like, and is installed in the room when the number is higher than a predetermined number.
  • the priorities of the devices 20 may be added.
  • the priority changing unit 142 determines the priority of the device 20. You may add. In addition, for example, designation of a desired orientation (comfort orientation, information acquisition orientation) is received from the user in advance, and in the priority change processing, the priority change unit 142 relates to the specified orientation.
  • the priority of the device 20 may be added.
  • the priority changing unit 142 adds the priority of the device 20 whose type is an air conditioner or a humidifier when the comfort orientation is designated, and the type is designated when the information acquisition orientation is designated. You may add the priority of the apparatus 20 which is a television or a personal computer.
  • the priority changing unit 142 may change the priority of the device 20 by combining a plurality of the above-described conditions.
  • Such a program distribution method is arbitrary, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), an MO (Magneto Optical Disk), or a memory card. It may be stored and distributed in a network, or distributed via a communication network such as the Internet.
  • a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), an MO (Magneto Optical Disk), or a memory card. It may be stored and distributed in a network, or distributed via a communication network such as the Internet.
  • the present invention can be suitably employed in a system such as HEMS.

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This device-controlling system (1) comprises a device-controlling apparatus (10) and a plurality of devices (20). The device-controlling apparatus (10) is connected to each of the devices (20) via a communication network (30), and each of the devices (20) stores a priority degree that represents an allowable power-usage level. The device-controlling apparatus (10) changes the priority degrees stored by devices (20) that meet change criteria. The respective devices (20) perform control operations based on the priority degrees changed by the device-controlling apparatus (10).

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機器制御システム、機器制御装置、機器、機器制御方法、および、プログラムDEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM, DEVICE CONTROL DEVICE, DEVICE, DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM
　本発明は、複数の機器を制御する機器制御システム、機器制御装置、機器、機器制御方法、および、プログラムに関する。 The present invention relates to a device control system, a device control apparatus, a device, a device control method, and a program for controlling a plurality of devices.
　複数の機器に優先度を設定し、優先度に基づいて各機器を制御する技術が知られている。例えば、特許文献１には、デマンド制御の優先度を設定するデマンド優先度設定手段及び設定された優先度をコントローラに通知する優先度通知手段を家電機器側に設け、コントローラが、優先度通知手段からの優先度に基づいて電力抑制対象とする家電機器の順番を決定する家電機器デマンド制御システムについて記載されている。 A technology is known in which priorities are set for a plurality of devices and each device is controlled based on the priorities. For example, in Patent Document 1, a demand priority setting unit that sets a priority of demand control and a priority notification unit that notifies the controller of the set priority are provided on the home appliance side. The home appliance demand control system which determines the order of the household appliances made into the electric power suppression object based on the priority from is described.
特開２０１０－７５０１５号公報JP 2010-75015 A
　特許文献１に記載のシステムでは、ユーザがデマンド優先度設定手段の設定をすることにより各家電機器の優先度が設定される。しかし、ユーザが各家電機器に適切な優先度を設定することは困難であり、適切な優先度が設定されないとコントローラは、機器を正しく制御することができない。 In the system described in Patent Document 1, the priority of each home appliance is set by the user setting the demand priority setting means. However, it is difficult for the user to set an appropriate priority for each home appliance, and the controller cannot correctly control the device unless an appropriate priority is set.
　本発明は上記実情に鑑みてなされたものであり、従来よりも、優先度を用いた適切な制御が可能な機器制御システム、機器制御装置、機器、機器制御方法、および、プログラムを提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a device control system, a device control device, a device, a device control method, and a program capable of performing appropriate control using priority as compared with the prior art. With the goal.
　上記目的を達成するため、本発明に係る機器制御システムは、
　機器制御装置と複数の機器とが通信ネットワークを介して接続される機器制御システムであって、
　前記複数の機器のそれぞれは、使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を記憶する優先度記憶手段を備え、
　前記機器制御装置は、前記複数の機器のうち予め定めた変更条件を満たす機器の前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度を変更する優先度変更手段を備え、
　前記複数の機器のそれぞれは、前記優先度変更手段が変更した優先度に基づいた制御を実行する優先制御実行手段を備える。 In order to achieve the above object, a device control system according to the present invention includes:
A device control system in which a device control device and a plurality of devices are connected via a communication network,
Each of the plurality of devices includes priority storage means for storing a priority indicating an allowable level of power usage,
The device control device includes a priority changing unit that changes a priority stored in the priority storage unit of a device that satisfies a predetermined change condition among the plurality of devices,
Each of the plurality of devices includes priority control execution means for executing control based on the priority changed by the priority change means.
　本発明によれば、各機器に記憶されている優先度を変更し、変更後の優先度を用いて各機器を制御する。そのため、最適な設定がなされた優先度を用いた適切な制御が可能となる。 According to the present invention, the priority stored in each device is changed, and each device is controlled using the changed priority. For this reason, it is possible to perform appropriate control using the priority that is optimally set.
本発明の各実施形態に係る機器制御システムの全体構成を示す図である。It is a figure showing the whole equipment control system composition concerning each embodiment of the present invention. 実施形態１における機器制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus control apparatus in Embodiment 1. 実施形態１における機器の構成を示すブロック図である。1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a device according to a first embodiment. 優先度制御テーブルの構成例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structural example of a priority control table. 実施形態１における優先度変更処理の手順を示すフローチャートである。4 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority change processing according to the first embodiment. 実施形態１における優先度制御処理の手順を示すフローチャートである。3 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority control processing according to the first embodiment. 実施形態２における機器制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus control apparatus in Embodiment 2. 条件付制御情報の構成例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structural example of conditional control information. 実施形態３における機器制御装置の構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the apparatus control apparatus in Embodiment 3. 優先度テーブルの構成例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the structural example of a priority table. 実施形態３における優先度変更処理の手順を示すフローチャートである。14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of priority change processing according to the third embodiment. 実施形態３における制御情報送信処理の手順を示すフローチャートである。10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of control information transmission processing according to the third embodiment.
　以下、本発明の各実施形態について、図面を参照しながら詳細に説明する。なお、図中同一または相当部分には同一符号を付す。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.
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　本発明の実施形態１について説明する。実施形態１に係る機器制御システム１は、図１に示すように、機器制御装置１０と、複数の機器２０と、を備える。機器制御装置１０と、機器２０のそれぞれとは、ＥＣＨＯＮＥＴ（Energy Conservation and Homecare Network）などのネットワーク３０を介して、互いに通信可能に接続されている。 (Embodiment 1)
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the device control system 1 according to the first embodiment includes a device control device 10 and a plurality of devices 20. The device control apparatus 10 and each of the devices 20 are connected to each other via a network 30 such as ECHONET (Energy Conservation and Homecare Network).
　機器制御装置１０は、例えば、ＨＥＭＳ（Home Energy Management System）のコントローラであり、ネットワーク３０を介して、各機器２０の監視や制御を行う。機器制御装置１０は、図２に示すように、通信部１１と、表示部１２と、操作部１３と、制御部１４と、記憶部１５と、を備える。 The device control apparatus 10 is, for example, a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) controller, and monitors and controls each device 20 via the network 30. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the device control apparatus 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an operation unit 13, a control unit 14, and a storage unit 15.
　通信部１１は、制御部１４の制御の下、ネットワーク３０を介して、各機器２０とデータ通信を行う。通信部１１は、例えば、通信コネクタなどの通信インタフェースを備える。 The communication unit 11 performs data communication with each device 20 via the network 30 under the control of the control unit 14. The communication unit 11 includes a communication interface such as a communication connector, for example.
　表示部１２は、制御部１４の制御に従って、各種の情報を表示する。表示部１２は、例えば、液晶ディスプレイ、ＬＥＤ（Light Emitting Diode）などを備える。例えば、後述する優先度変更処理において機器２０の優先度が変更された際に、その旨を報知するメッセージが表示部１２に表示される。 The display unit 12 displays various information according to the control of the control unit 14. The display unit 12 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, a light emitting diode (LED), and the like. For example, when the priority of the device 20 is changed in a priority change process described later, a message notifying that is displayed on the display unit 12.
　操作部１３は、ユーザによる操作を受け付け、受け付けた情報を制御部１４に出力する。操作部１３は、例えば、タッチスクリーン、ボタンなどを備える。 The operation unit 13 receives an operation by the user and outputs the received information to the control unit 14. The operation unit 13 includes, for example, a touch screen and buttons.
　制御部１４は、機器制御装置１０全体の動作を制御する。制御部１４は、例えば、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）、ＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）、ＲＴＣ（Real Time Clock）などを備える。制御部１４は、機能的な構成として、通信量取得部１４１と、優先度変更部１４２と、報知部１４３と、を備える。 The control unit 14 controls the operation of the entire device control apparatus 10. The control unit 14 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an RTC (Real Time Clock), and the like. The control unit 14 includes a communication amount acquisition unit 141, a priority change unit 142, and a notification unit 143 as a functional configuration.
　通信量取得部１４１は、機器制御装置１０が起動している間、予め定めた時間毎に、通信部１１を監視して各機器２０との間で送受信されるデータの量（通信量）を取得し、取得日時と対応付けて、機器２０毎に通信量記録ファイル１５１に記録する。 The communication amount acquisition unit 141 monitors the communication unit 11 and determines the amount of data transmitted / received to / from each device 20 (communication amount) every predetermined time while the device control apparatus 10 is activated. Acquire it and record it in the traffic record file 151 for each device 20 in association with the acquisition date.
　優先度変更部１４２は、各機器２０の通信量に基づいて優先度を変更する。優先度変更部１４２による処理の詳細については後述する。 The priority changing unit 142 changes the priority based on the communication amount of each device 20. Details of the processing by the priority changing unit 142 will be described later.
　報知部１４３は、優先度変更部１４２が優先度を変更した際に、表示部１２を制御してその旨を報知（変更後報知）する。また、報知部１４３は、予め定めた時間以内に機器２０の優先度が変更されると判断した場合に、表示部１２を制御してその旨を報知（変更前報知）する。なお、報知部１４３は、特定の音声を出力させたり、管理者にメール送信するなどして、上述の変更後報知や変更前報知を行ってもよい。 When the priority changing unit 142 changes the priority, the notification unit 143 controls the display unit 12 to notify that (change notification). In addition, when the notification unit 143 determines that the priority of the device 20 is changed within a predetermined time, the notification unit 143 controls the display unit 12 to notify the change (notification before change). In addition, the alerting | reporting part 143 may perform the above-mentioned alerting | reporting before change and alerting | reporting before a change, such as outputting a specific audio | voice or mail-transmitting to an administrator.
　記憶部１５は、上述した通信量記録ファイル１５１や各種のデータを記憶する。記憶部１５は、例えば、フラッシュメモリやハードディスクドライブなどを備える。 The storage unit 15 stores the above-described communication volume recording file 151 and various data. The storage unit 15 includes, for example, a flash memory and a hard disk drive.
　図１に戻り、機器２０は、エアコン、冷蔵庫、照明機器、ゲーム機、テレビ、パソコン、炊飯器、ＩＨ調理器、加湿器などの電気機器である。また、機器２０は、運転モードとして、「通常モード」と「優先度制御モード」との２つのモードを図示せぬスイッチなどで切替可能である。運転モードが「優先度制御モード」の場合、機器２０は、保持する優先度に応じた制御を実行する。 Referring back to FIG. 1, the device 20 is an electric device such as an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a lighting device, a game machine, a TV, a personal computer, a rice cooker, an IH cooker, or a humidifier. In addition, the device 20 can switch between two modes, “normal mode” and “priority control mode”, as operation modes by a switch or the like (not shown). When the operation mode is “priority control mode”, the device 20 executes control according to the priority to be held.
　続いて、機器２０の構成について説明する。機器２０は、図３に示すように、機器２０の本来の機能（例えば、エアコンであれば空調機能、照明機器であれば照明機能）を実現するための主機能部（図示せず）の他に、通信部２１と、記憶部２２と、制御部２３と、を備える。 Subsequently, the configuration of the device 20 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the device 20 has a main function unit (not shown) for realizing the original function of the device 20 (for example, an air conditioning function for an air conditioner and a lighting function for a lighting device). In addition, a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23 are provided.
　通信部２１は、制御部２３の制御の下、ネットワーク３０を介して、機器制御装置１０とデータ通信を行う。通信部２１は、例えば、通信コネクタなどの通信インタフェースを備える。 The communication unit 21 performs data communication with the device control apparatus 10 via the network 30 under the control of the control unit 23. The communication unit 21 includes a communication interface such as a communication connector, for example.
　記憶部２２は、各種のデータを記憶する。記憶部２２は、例えば、フラッシュメモリなどを備える。また、記憶部２２は、優先度記憶部２２１と、優先度制御テーブル２２２と、を備える。 The storage unit 22 stores various data. The storage unit 22 includes, for example, a flash memory. The storage unit 22 includes a priority storage unit 221 and a priority control table 222.
　優先度記憶部２２１には、この機器２０が使用できる電力の許容レベルを示す優先度が記憶されている。なお、本実施形態では、機器２０の工場出荷時に、機器２０の種類に対応した適切な優先度が、初期値（デフォルト値）として、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている。具体的には、冷蔵庫や照明器具のように、電力が十分に供給されていないと日常生活に支障をきたす機器２０の場合、初期値として比較的高い優先度が設定されている。また、ゲーム機のように、電力が供給されなくても日常生活に支障をきたさない機器２０の場合、初期値として比較的低い優先度が設定されている。 The priority storage unit 221 stores a priority indicating an allowable level of power that can be used by the device 20. In the present embodiment, when the device 20 is shipped from the factory, an appropriate priority corresponding to the type of the device 20 is stored in the priority storage unit 221 as an initial value (default value). Specifically, a relatively high priority is set as an initial value in the case of a device 20 that interferes with daily life if sufficient power is not supplied, such as a refrigerator or a lighting fixture. In the case of a device 20 that does not interfere with daily life even if power is not supplied, such as a game machine, a relatively low priority is set as an initial value.
　なお、ＥＣＨＯＮＥＴ Ｌｉｔｅの規格に準じて機器制御システム１が構成されている場合、ＥＣＨＯＮＥＴ Ｌｉｔｅのプロパティに優先度の欄を設けて、各機器２０（機器オブジェクト）の優先度を設定（記憶）してもよい。 If the device control system 1 is configured according to the ECHONET Lite standard, a priority column is provided in the ECHONET Lite property, and the priority of each device 20 (device object) is set (stored). Also good.
　優先度制御テーブル２２２には、図４に示すように、優先度毎に、この優先度に対応した制御の内容が規定されている。 In the priority control table 222, as shown in FIG. 4, the contents of control corresponding to this priority are defined for each priority.
　図３に戻り、制御部２３は、機器２０全体の動作を制御する。制御部２３は、例えば、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）、ＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）、フラッシュメモリ、ＲＴＣ（Real Time Clock）などを備える。また、制御部２３は、機能的な構成として、優先制御実行部２３１を備える。 3, the control unit 23 controls the operation of the entire device 20. The control unit 23 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash memory, an RTC (Real Time Clock), and the like. Moreover, the control part 23 is provided with the priority control execution part 231 as a functional structure.
　優先制御実行部２３１は、優先度制御テーブル２２２を参照して、設定されている優先度（優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度）に基づいた制御を行う。優先制御実行部２３１による処理の詳細については後述する。 The priority control execution unit 231 refers to the priority control table 222 and performs control based on the set priority (priority stored in the priority storage unit 221). Details of processing by the priority control execution unit 231 will be described later.
　続いて、機器制御システム１の動作について説明する。 Subsequently, the operation of the device control system 1 will be described.
　始めに、機器制御装置１０が実行する優先度変更処理について説明する。機器制御装置１０は、定期的に、又は、ユーザからの処理開始の指示に応答して、図５に示す優先度変更処理を実行する。 First, priority change processing executed by the device control apparatus 10 will be described. The device control apparatus 10 executes the priority change process shown in FIG. 5 periodically or in response to a process start instruction from the user.
　まず、機器制御装置１０の優先度変更部１４２は、接続されている機器２０のなかから、今回の優先度変更処理で選択されていない機器２０を１つ選択する（ステップＳ１０１）。なお、以下の説明では、ステップＳ１０１で選択した機器２０を選択機器２０とも表記する。 First, the priority changing unit 142 of the device control apparatus 10 selects one device 20 that is not selected in the current priority changing process from among the connected devices 20 (step S101). In the following description, the device 20 selected in step S101 is also referred to as a selected device 20.
　続いて、優先度変更部１４２は、通信量記録ファイル１５１を参照して、選択機器２０の現在の通信量を取得する（ステップＳ１０２）。なお、優先度変更部１４２は、直近１時間分の通信量を取得してもよい。 Subsequently, the priority changing unit 142 refers to the communication volume recording file 151 and acquires the current communication volume of the selected device 20 (step S102). Note that the priority changing unit 142 may acquire the communication amount for the latest one hour.
　続いて、優先度変更部１４２は、取得した通信量が、優先度変更判別用の第１の閾値よりも大きいか否かを判定する（ステップＳ１０３）。なお、第１の閾値は、選択機器２０の通常の使用下での平均通信量に予め定めたマージンを加えた値などにすればよい。また、機器２０の種類毎に、第１の閾値の値を異ならせてもよい。 Subsequently, the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not the acquired communication amount is larger than a first threshold value for determining priority change (step S103). The first threshold value may be a value obtained by adding a predetermined margin to the average communication amount under normal use of the selected device 20. In addition, the first threshold value may be different for each type of device 20.
　通信量が第１の閾値よりも大きい場合（ステップＳ１０３；Ｙｅｓ）、この機器２０はネットワーク３０に非常に大きな負荷をかけており、使用電力が大きく、通信量を減らすように制御するのが望ましいと考えられる。そのため、優先度変更部１４２は、この機器２０に対して、優先度を１小さくすることを指示する（ステップＳ１０４）。この指示を受けて、機器２０の制御部２３は、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度を１小さい値に更新する。そして、処理はステップＳ１０７に移る。 When the communication amount is larger than the first threshold (step S103; Yes), it is desirable to control the device 20 to apply a very large load to the network 30 and to use a large amount of power and reduce the communication amount. it is conceivable that. Therefore, the priority changing unit 142 instructs the device 20 to decrease the priority by 1 (step S104). In response to this instruction, the control unit 23 of the device 20 updates the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 to a value smaller by one. Then, the process proceeds to step S107.
　一方、取得した通信量が第１の閾値以下の場合（ステップＳ１０３；Ｎｏ）、優先度変更部１４２は、その通信量が、第２の閾値よりも小さいか否かを判定する（ステップＳ１０５）。なお、第２の閾値は、選択機器２０の通常の使用下での平均通信量の１０分の１の値などにすればよい。また、機器２０の種類毎に、第２の閾値の値を異ならせてもよい。 On the other hand, when the acquired communication amount is equal to or smaller than the first threshold (step S103; No), the priority changing unit 142 determines whether the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S105). . Note that the second threshold value may be a value that is 1/10 of the average communication amount under normal use of the selected device 20 or the like. In addition, the value of the second threshold value may be different for each type of device 20.
　通信量が第２の閾値よりも小さい場合（ステップＳ１０５；Ｙｅｓ）、この機器２０はネットワーク３０にほとんど負荷をかけておらず、通信量を増加させてある程度使用電力を大きくしてもよいと考えられる。そのため、優先度変更部１４２は、この機器２０に対して、優先度を１大きくすることを指示する（ステップＳ１０６）。そして処理はステップＳ１０７に移る。 When the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S105; Yes), it is considered that the device 20 hardly puts a load on the network 30, and the use amount may be increased by increasing the communication amount. It is done. Therefore, the priority changing unit 142 instructs the device 20 to increase the priority by 1 (step S106). Then, the process proceeds to step S107.
　ステップＳ１０７において、報知部１４３は、表示部１２に「機器ＸＸの優先度が変更されました」等のメッセージを表示させる等して、機器２０の優先度が変更された旨を報知する。そして、処理はステップＳ１１０に移る。 In step S107, the notification unit 143 notifies the display unit 12 that the priority of the device 20 has been changed by displaying a message such as “the priority of the device XX has been changed”. Then, the process proceeds to step S110.
　一方、通信量が第２の閾値以上の場合（ステップＳ１０５；Ｎｏ）、報知部１４３は、通信量記録ファイル１５１を参照して、予め定めた時間以内（例えば、３０分以内）に、この機器２０の優先度が変更されるか否かを判別する（ステップＳ１０８）。例えば、報知部１４３は、通信量記録ファイル１５１に記録されている通信量の履歴を参照して、選択機器２０の今後の通信量を予測し、３０分以内に通信量が第１の閾値を越えると考えられる場合や、３０分以内に通信量が第２の閾値より小さくなると考えられる場合に、優先度が変更されると判別すればよい。 On the other hand, when the communication amount is equal to or greater than the second threshold (step S105; No), the notification unit 143 refers to the communication amount recording file 151 and within a predetermined time (for example, within 30 minutes) It is determined whether or not the priority of 20 is changed (step S108). For example, the notification unit 143 refers to the history of the traffic volume recorded in the traffic volume recording file 151, predicts the future traffic volume of the selected device 20, and sets the traffic volume to the first threshold value within 30 minutes. What is necessary is just to discriminate | determine that a priority will be changed when it thinks that it will exceed, or when it is thought that communication traffic will become smaller than a 2nd threshold value within 30 minutes.
　予め定めた時間以内に優先度が変更されると判別した場合（ステップＳ１０８；Ｙｅｓ）、報知部１４３は、表示部１２に「機器ＸＸの優先度が間もなく変更されます」等のメッセージを表示させて、その旨をユーザに報知する（ステップＳ１０９）。そして、処理はステップＳ１１０に移る。 When it is determined that the priority is changed within a predetermined time (step S108; Yes), the notification unit 143 displays a message such as “the priority of the device XX will be changed soon” on the display unit 12. This is notified to the user (step S109). Then, the process proceeds to step S110.
　一方、優先度が変更されないと判別した場合（ステップＳ１０８；Ｎｏ）、処理はステップＳ１１０に移る。 On the other hand, when it is determined that the priority is not changed (step S108; No), the process proceeds to step S110.
　ステップＳ１１０において、優先度変更部１４２は、ステップＳ１０１でネットワーク３０に接続されている全ての機器２０を選択したか否かを判別する。未選択の機器２０がある場合（ステップＳ１１０；Ｎｏ）、優先度変更部１４２は、ステップＳ１０１～ステップＳ１１０を行い、機器２０の通信量に応じて機器２０の優先度を変更する処理を繰り返す。全ての機器２０を選択した場合（ステップＳ１１０；Ｙｅｓ）、優先度変更処理は終了する。 In step S110, the priority changing unit 142 determines whether all the devices 20 connected to the network 30 have been selected in step S101. When there is an unselected device 20 (step S110; No), the priority changing unit 142 performs steps S101 to S110, and repeats the process of changing the priority of the device 20 according to the communication amount of the device 20. When all the devices 20 have been selected (step S110; Yes), the priority changing process ends.
　続いて、機器２０が実行する優先度制御処理について説明する。予め定めた時間毎、又は、前述した優先度変更処理によって優先度が変更された場合に、機器２０は、図６に示す優先度制御処理を実行する。 Subsequently, priority control processing executed by the device 20 will be described. The device 20 executes the priority control process shown in FIG. 6 every predetermined time or when the priority is changed by the priority change process described above.
　まず、機器２０の優先制御実行部２３１は、現在の運転モードが、「優先度制御モード」であるか否かを判別する（ステップＳ２０１）。「優先度制御モード」でない場合（ステップＳ２０１；Ｎｏ）、優先度制御処理は終了する。 First, the priority control execution unit 231 of the device 20 determines whether or not the current operation mode is the “priority control mode” (step S201). When it is not in the “priority control mode” (step S201; No), the priority control process ends.
　一方、「優先度制御モード」である場合（ステップＳ２０１；Ｙｅｓ）、優先制御実行部２３１は、優先度制御テーブル２２２を参照して、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度に対応する制御内容を取得する（ステップＳ２０２）。例えば、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度が「３」であり、優先度制御テーブル２２２に図４に示す情報が格納されている場合、「最大出力の５０％以上の運転禁止」を示す制御内容が取得される。 On the other hand, when it is the “priority control mode” (step S201; Yes), the priority control execution unit 231 refers to the priority control table 222 and corresponds to the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221. The control content is acquired (step S202). For example, when the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 is “3” and the information shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the priority control table 222, “operation prohibiting 50% or more of the maximum output” The control content indicating is acquired.
　図６に戻り、優先制御実行部２３１は、取得した制御内容に基づいて、機器２０を制御する（ステップＳ２０３）。例えば、上述の例のように、「最大出力の５０％以上の運転禁止」を示す制御内容が取得されており、機器２０が出力７０％で運転している場合、優先制御実行部２３１は、機器２０の出力を５０％以下に下げるための処理を行う。以上で優先度制御処理は終了する。 Referring back to FIG. 6, the priority control execution unit 231 controls the device 20 based on the acquired control content (step S203). For example, as in the above example, when the control content indicating “operation prohibition of 50% or more of the maximum output” is acquired and the device 20 is operating at the output of 70%, the priority control execution unit 231 Processing for reducing the output of the device 20 to 50% or less is performed. This completes the priority control process.
　このように、本実施形態によれば、機器制御装置１０は、機器２０に予め記憶されている優先度を加算や減算するなどして変更する。そのため、機器２０に記憶されている元の優先度の値も考慮に入れられて優先度が設定されるため、優先度は最適な値となる。そして、最適に設定された優先度を用いて、機器２０を適切に制御することが可能となる。 Thus, according to the present embodiment, the device control apparatus 10 changes the priority stored in advance in the device 20 by adding or subtracting it. Therefore, since the priority is set taking into account the original priority value stored in the device 20, the priority is an optimum value. And it becomes possible to control the apparatus 20 appropriately using the optimally set priority.
　また、本実施形態によれば、機器２０は、機器制御装置１０によって変更された優先度を保持するため、機器制御装置１０からの指示によらずに、単独で、優先度を用いた制御を行うことが可能となる。 Further, according to the present embodiment, the device 20 retains the priority changed by the device control apparatus 10, and therefore, the control using the priority is performed independently of the instruction from the device control apparatus 10. Can be done.
　また、本実施形態によれば、優先度が変更されるとき、および、実際に優先度が変更されたときに、その旨がユーザに報知される。従って、ユーザは、優先度変更による運転の切替などを迅速に知ることが可能となる。 Further, according to the present embodiment, when the priority is changed and when the priority is actually changed, the user is notified of that. Therefore, the user can quickly know the operation switching due to the priority change.
（実施形態２）
　続いて、本発明の実施形態２に係る機器制御システム２について説明する。なお、図１に示すように、機器制御システム２は、実施形態１に係る機器制御システム１と実質的に同じ構成である。 (Embodiment 2)
Then, the apparatus control system 2 which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is demonstrated. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the device control system 2 has substantially the same configuration as the device control system 1 according to the first embodiment.
　図７に示すように、機器制御システム２では、実施形態１と比較して、機器制御装置１０の記憶部１５には、条件付制御情報１５２が格納されている。条件付制御情報１５２は、図８に示すように、優先度により定められた条件と、この条件を満たす場合に実行する制御内容と、が対応付けられた情報である。 As shown in FIG. 7, in the device control system 2, conditional control information 152 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10 as compared with the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the conditional control information 152 is information in which a condition determined by priority is associated with a control content to be executed when this condition is satisfied.
　また、制御部１４は、新たに条件付制御情報送信部１４４を備えている。条件付制御情報送信部１４４は、予めスケジューリングされているタイミング、又は、ユーザから指示されたタイミングで、条件付制御情報１５２を、各機器２０に一斉同報通信（ブロードキャスト）等で送信する。 Also, the control unit 14 is newly provided with a conditional control information transmission unit 144. The conditional control information transmission unit 144 transmits the conditional control information 152 to each device 20 by broadcast communication (broadcast) or the like at a timing scheduled in advance or at a timing instructed by the user.
　条件付制御情報１５２を受信した各機器２０の優先制御実行部２３１は、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度が、条件付制御情報１５２が示す条件を満たしているか否かを判別し、満たしている場合、制御内容に応じた処理を実行する。例えば、優先度「１」の機器２０が図８に示す条件付制御情報１５２を受信した場合、この機器２０の運転は停止されるが、優先度「２」の機器２０が同じ条件付制御情報１５２を受信した場合、何らの処理も実行されない。 The priority control execution unit 231 of each device 20 that has received the conditional control information 152 determines whether or not the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 satisfies the condition indicated by the conditional control information 152. If the condition is satisfied, the process according to the control content is executed. For example, when the device 20 with the priority “1” receives the conditional control information 152 shown in FIG. 8, the operation of the device 20 is stopped, but the device 20 with the priority “2” has the same conditional control information. If 152 is received, no processing is performed.
　このように、本実施形態によれば、機器制御装置１０は、通信相手先を特定せずに、条件付制御情報１５２をブロードキャストで各機器２０に一斉送信するだけの処理で、各機器２０を優先度に応じて適切に制御することが可能となる。
　なお、条件や制御内容が異なる複数の条件付制御情報１５２を記憶部１５に格納しておき、ユーザが指定した特定の条件付制御情報１５２や全ての条件付制御情報１５２を一斉送信して、各機器２０を制御してもよい。 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the device control apparatus 10 does not specify the communication partner, and broadcasts the conditional control information 152 to each device 20 by broadcast. It becomes possible to control appropriately according to the priority.
In addition, a plurality of conditional control information 152 having different conditions and control contents are stored in the storage unit 15, and the specific conditional control information 152 specified by the user and all the conditional control information 152 are simultaneously transmitted, Each device 20 may be controlled.
（実施形態３）
　続いて、本発明の実施形態３に係る機器制御システム３について説明する。なお、図１に示すように、機器制御システム３は、実施形態１、２に係る機器制御システム１、２と実質的に同じ構成である。 (Embodiment 3)
Then, the apparatus control system 3 which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention is demonstrated. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the device control system 3 has substantially the same configuration as the device control systems 1 and 2 according to the first and second embodiments.
　図９に示すように、機器制御システム３では、実施形態１と比較して、機器制御装置１０の記憶部１５には、優先度テーブル１５３が格納されている。優先度テーブル１５３は、図１０に示すように、各機器２０の優先度が格納されているテーブルである。 As shown in FIG. 9, in the device control system 3, a priority table 153 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10 as compared with the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the priority table 153 is a table in which the priority of each device 20 is stored.
　また、図９に戻り、本実施形態に係る機器制御装置１０の制御部１４は、制御情報送信部１４５を新たに備える。制御情報送信部１４５は、優先度テーブル１５３に格納されている優先度に基づいて、各機器２０に制御情報を送信する処理（制御情報送信処理）を行う。制御情報送信処理の詳細については後述する。 Returning to FIG. 9, the control unit 14 of the device control apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment newly includes a control information transmission unit 145. The control information transmission unit 145 performs processing (control information transmission processing) for transmitting control information to each device 20 based on the priorities stored in the priority table 153. Details of the control information transmission process will be described later.
　続いて、本実施形態における、優先度変更処理の動作について、図１１のフローチャートを参照して説明する。なお、実施形態１の優先度変更処理と実質的に同じ内容のステップについては、適宜説明を簡略化する。 Subsequently, the operation of priority change processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, about the step of the content substantially the same as the priority change process of Embodiment 1, description is simplified suitably.
　まず、機器制御装置１０の優先度変更部１４２は、各機器２０から、優先度記憶部２２１に記憶されている優先度を取得する（ステップＳ３０１）。そして、優先度変更部１４２は、取得した優先度の値を、優先度テーブル１５３の初期値として登録する（ステップＳ３０２）。 First, the priority changing unit 142 of the device control apparatus 10 acquires the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 from each device 20 (step S301). Then, the priority changing unit 142 registers the acquired priority value as an initial value of the priority table 153 (step S302).
　続いて、優先度変更部１４２は、未選択の機器２０を１つ選択し（ステップＳ３０３）、選択した機器２０の通信量を取得する（ステップＳ３０４）。そして、優先度変更部１４２は、取得した通信量が、優先度判定用の第１の閾値よりも大きいか否かを判定する（ステップＳ３０５）。 Subsequently, the priority changing unit 142 selects one unselected device 20 (step S303), and acquires the communication amount of the selected device 20 (step S304). Then, the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not the acquired communication amount is larger than the first threshold for priority determination (step S305).
　通信量が第１の閾値よりも大きい場合（ステップＳ３０５；Ｙｅｓ）、優先度変更部１４２は、優先度テーブル１５３に登録されているこの機器２０の優先度を１小さい値に更新する（ステップＳ３０６）。そして処理はステップＳ３０９に移る。 When the communication amount is larger than the first threshold (step S305; Yes), the priority changing unit 142 updates the priority of the device 20 registered in the priority table 153 to a value smaller by 1 (step S306). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S309.
　一方、取得した通信量が第１の閾値以下の場合（ステップＳ３０５；Ｎｏ）、優先度変更部１４２は、その通信量が、第２の閾値よりも小さいか否かを判定する（ステップＳ３０７）。 On the other hand, when the acquired communication amount is equal to or less than the first threshold (step S305; No), the priority changing unit 142 determines whether the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S307). .
　通信量が第２の閾値よりも小さい場合（ステップＳ３０７；Ｙｅｓ）、優先度変更部１４２は、優先度テーブル１５３に登録されているこの機器２０の優先度を１大きい値に更新する（ステップＳ３０８）。そして処理はステップＳ３０９に移る。 When the communication amount is smaller than the second threshold (step S307; Yes), the priority changing unit 142 updates the priority of the device 20 registered in the priority table 153 to a value larger by 1 (step S308). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S309.
　ステップＳ３０９において、報知部１４３は、機器２０の優先度が変更されたことをユーザに報知し、ステップＳ３１２に処理は移る。 In step S309, the notification unit 143 notifies the user that the priority of the device 20 has been changed, and the process proceeds to step S312.
　一方、通信量が第２の閾値以上の場合（ステップＳ３０７；Ｎｏ）、報知部１４３は、予め定めた時間以内に、この機器２０の優先度が変更されるか否かを判別し（ステップＳ３１０）、変更される場合は（ステップＳ３１０；Ｙｅｓ）、その旨を報知し（ステップＳ３１１）、ステップＳ３１２に処理は移る。 On the other hand, when the traffic is equal to or greater than the second threshold (step S307; No), the notification unit 143 determines whether or not the priority of the device 20 is changed within a predetermined time (step S310). ) If changed (step S310; Yes), the fact is notified (step S311), and the process proceeds to step S312.
　ステップＳ３１２において、優先度変更部１４２は、ステップＳ３０３でネットワーク３０に接続されている全ての機器２０を選択したか否かを判別する。未選択の機器２０がある場合（ステップＳ３１２；Ｎｏ）、優先度変更部１４２は、ステップＳ３０３～ステップＳ３１２の処理をし、機器２０の通信量に応じて、優先度テーブル１５３の優先度を更新する処理を繰り返す。全ての機器２０を選択した場合（ステップＳ３１２；Ｙｅｓ）、優先度変更処理は終了する。 In step S312, the priority changing unit 142 determines whether or not all the devices 20 connected to the network 30 have been selected in step S303. When there is an unselected device 20 (step S312; No), the priority changing unit 142 performs the processing of steps S303 to S312 and updates the priority of the priority table 153 according to the communication amount of the device 20. Repeat the process. When all the devices 20 have been selected (step S312; Yes), the priority change process ends.
　続いて、制御情報送信処理について説明する。例えば、予めスケジューリングされているタイミングで、機器制御装置１０の制御情報送信部１４５は、図１２に示す制御情報送信処理を行う。 Subsequently, the control information transmission process will be described. For example, the control information transmission unit 145 of the device control apparatus 10 performs the control information transmission process illustrated in FIG.
　まず、制御情報送信部１４５は、優先度テーブル１５３を参照して、予め設定されている値以上（例えば、３以上）の優先度を有する機器を特定する（ステップＳ４０１）。 First, the control information transmission unit 145 refers to the priority table 153, and identifies a device having a priority equal to or higher than a preset value (for example, 3 or more) (step S401).
　続いて、制御情報送信部１４５は、ネットワーク３０を介して、特定した機器２０に、予め設定されている制御（例えば、起動ＯＮ）を指示するための制御情報を送信する（ステップＳ４０２）。機器２０の優先制御実行部２３１は、受信した制御情報に基づいた制御を実行する。以上で制御情報送信処理は終了する。 Subsequently, the control information transmission unit 145 transmits control information for instructing control (for example, activation ON) set in advance to the identified device 20 via the network 30 (step S402). The priority control execution unit 231 of the device 20 executes control based on the received control information. The control information transmission process ends here.
　このように、本実施形態によれば、機器制御装置１０が、各機器２０に設定されている優先度を条件に応じて変更するとともに、優先度テーブル１５３に保持する。そのため、機器制御装置１０が、優先度に基づいて各機器２０に制御情報を送信して、優先度に基づいた制御を実行させることが可能となる。
　なお、上述した制御情報送信処理において、制御情報送信部１４５が各機器２０に送信する制御情報の内容は任意である。例えば、制御情報送信部１４５は、優先度テーブル１５３を参照して、予め定めた値以下の優先度を有する機器２０に、電源ＯＦＦや省エネモードへの切替等を指示する制御情報を送信してもよい。
　また、図４に示すような優先度制御テーブル２２２を機器制御装置１０の記憶部１５に格納する。そして、制御情報送信部１４５は、この優先度制御テーブルを参照して、各機器２０に、優先度に応じた制御を指示する制御情報を送信してもよい。 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the device control apparatus 10 changes the priority set for each device 20 according to the condition and holds the priority in the priority table 153. Therefore, the device control apparatus 10 can transmit control information to each device 20 based on the priority, and can execute control based on the priority.
In the control information transmission process described above, the content of the control information transmitted from the control information transmission unit 145 to each device 20 is arbitrary. For example, the control information transmission unit 145 refers to the priority table 153 and transmits control information that instructs the device 20 having a priority equal to or lower than a predetermined value to turn off the power, switch to the energy saving mode, or the like. Also good.
Further, a priority control table 222 as shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10. Then, the control information transmission unit 145 may transmit the control information instructing the control according to the priority to each device 20 with reference to the priority control table.
（変形例）
　なお、本発明は、上記各実施形態（実施形態１～３）に限定されず、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲での種々の変更は勿論可能である。 (Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments (Embodiments 1 to 3), and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
　例えば、上記各実施形態では、優先度変更処理において、機器２０の通信量を第１および第２の閾値と比較して、機器２０の優先度記憶部２２１に格納されている優先度を変更（加算、減算）した。しかしながら、優先度記憶部２２１に格納されている優先度に予め定めた定数を乗算することなどによって、優先度を変更してもよい。また、優先度変更処理では、通信量以外の様々な予め定めた変更条件に基づいて、優先度を変更してもよい。以下、様々な条件で優先度を変更する例を（１）～（５）に示す。 For example, in each of the above embodiments, in the priority change process, the communication amount of the device 20 is compared with the first and second thresholds, and the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 of the device 20 is changed ( Addition, subtraction). However, the priority may be changed by multiplying the priority stored in the priority storage unit 221 by a predetermined constant. In the priority change process, the priority may be changed based on various predetermined change conditions other than the traffic. Examples of changing the priority under various conditions are shown in (1) to (5) below.
（１）機器の消費電力により優先度を変更
　優先度変更処理において、優先度変更部１４２は、電力計測センサ（図示せず）などから取得した各機器２０の消費電力を閾値と比較して、優先度を変更してもよい。例えば、優先度変更部１４２は、閾値以上使用されている機器２０の優先度を減算してもよい。 (1) Changing the priority according to the power consumption of the device In the priority changing process, the priority changing unit 142 compares the power consumption of each device 20 acquired from a power measurement sensor (not shown) or the like with a threshold, The priority may be changed. For example, the priority changing unit 142 may subtract the priority of the device 20 that is used more than a threshold value.
（２）機器の属性により優先度を変更
　例えば、機器制御装置１０の記憶部１５に、各機器２０の各種属性を保持しておき、優先度変更処理において、優先度変更部１４２が、機器２０の属性に基づいて、優先度を変更してもよい。例えば、優先度変更部１４２は、優先度変更処理において、製造日からの経過年数が閾値以上の機器２０の優先度を減算したり、省エネ貢献度が閾値以上の機器２０の優先度を加算してもよい。 (2) Changing the priority according to the attribute of the device For example, the various attributes of each device 20 are held in the storage unit 15 of the device control apparatus 10, and the priority changing unit 142 in the priority changing process, the device 20 The priority may be changed based on the attribute. For example, in the priority changing process, the priority changing unit 142 subtracts the priority of the device 20 whose elapsed time from the manufacturing date is equal to or higher than the threshold, or adds the priority of the device 20 whose energy saving contribution is equal to or higher than the threshold. May be.
（３）機器の周囲の環境により優先度を変更
　例えば、優先度変更処理において、優先度変更部１４２が、機器２０の周囲の環境に基づいて、優先度を変更してもよい。例えば、優先度変更部１４２は、気象予報サーバ（図示せず）から天候情報を受信し、天気が晴れであり、且つ、日中時間帯ならば、種類が照明である機器２０の優先度を大きく減算してもよい。
　また、優先度変更部１４２は、気象予報サーバから今日の最高気温、最低気温、最低湿度、最高湿度を取得し、人の快適と感じる範囲内であれば、種類がエアコンである機器２０の優先度を減算してもよい。
　また、優先度変更部１４２は、人感センサ（図示せず）等から、機器２０が設置されている部屋の人数を把握し、予め定めた人数以上である場合に、その部屋に設置されている機器２０の優先度を加算しもよい。 (3) Changing the priority according to the surrounding environment of the device For example, in the priority changing process, the priority changing unit 142 may change the priority based on the surrounding environment of the device 20. For example, the priority changing unit 142 receives weather information from a weather forecast server (not shown), and if the weather is clear and the daytime is a time zone, the priority changing unit 142 sets the priority of the device 20 whose type is lighting. You may subtract greatly.
The priority changing unit 142 obtains today's highest temperature, lowest temperature, lowest humidity, and highest humidity from the weather forecast server. The degree may be subtracted.
The priority changing unit 142 grasps the number of people in the room in which the device 20 is installed from a human sensor (not shown) or the like, and is installed in the room when the number is higher than a predetermined number. The priorities of the devices 20 may be added.
（４）ユーザの設定により優先度を変更
　例えば、事前にユーザから使用を優先したい機器２０の指定を受け付けておき、優先度変更処理において、優先度変更部１４２は、この機器２０の優先度を加算してもよい。
　また、例えば、事前にユーザから、所望の志向性（快適性志向、情報取得志向）の指定を受け付けておき、優先度変更処理において、優先度変更部１４２は、指定された志向性に関連した機器２０の優先度を加算してもよい。例えば、優先度変更部１４２は、快適性志向が指定されている場合は、種類がエアコンや加湿器である機器２０の優先度を加算し、情報取得志向が指定されている場合は、種類がテレビやパソコンである機器２０の優先度を加算してもよい。 (4) Change the priority according to the user setting For example, the specification of the device 20 to be prioritized for use is received from the user in advance, and in the priority changing process, the priority changing unit 142 determines the priority of the device 20. You may add.
In addition, for example, designation of a desired orientation (comfort orientation, information acquisition orientation) is received from the user in advance, and in the priority change processing, the priority change unit 142 relates to the specified orientation. The priority of the device 20 may be added. For example, the priority changing unit 142 adds the priority of the device 20 whose type is an air conditioner or a humidifier when the comfort orientation is designated, and the type is designated when the information acquisition orientation is designated. You may add the priority of the apparatus 20 which is a television or a personal computer.
（５）各種条件を組み合わせて優先度を変更
　また、優先度変更部１４２は、上述した各条件を複数組み合わせて、機器２０の優先度を変更してもよい。 (5) Changing the priority by combining various conditions The priority changing unit 142 may change the priority of the device 20 by combining a plurality of the above-described conditions.
　また、上記各実施形態において、機器制御装置１０がそれぞれ実行するプログラムを、既存のコンピュータ等に適用することで、当該コンピュータ等を本発明に係る機器制御装置１０として機能させることも可能である。 In each of the above embodiments, by applying a program executed by the device control apparatus 10 to an existing computer or the like, it is possible to cause the computer or the like to function as the device control apparatus 10 according to the present invention.
　このようなプログラムの配布方法は任意であり、例えば、ＣＤ－ＲＯＭ（Compact Disk Read-Only Memory）、ＤＶＤ（Digital Versatile Disk）、ＭＯ（Magneto Optical Disk）、メモリカードなどのコンピュータ読み取り可能な記録媒体に格納して配布してもよいし、インターネットなどの通信ネットワークを介して配布してもよい。 Such a program distribution method is arbitrary, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), an MO (Magneto Optical Disk), or a memory card. It may be stored and distributed in a network, or distributed via a communication network such as the Internet.
　本発明は、本発明の広義の精神と範囲を逸脱することなく、様々な実施形態及び変形が可能とされるものである。また、上述した実施形態は、本発明を説明するためのものであり、本発明の範囲を限定するものではない。つまり、本発明の範囲は、実施形態ではなく、請求の範囲によって示される。そして、請求の範囲内及びそれと同等の発明の意義の範囲内で施される様々な変形が、本発明の範囲内とみなされる。 The present invention is capable of various embodiments and modifications without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. Further, the above-described embodiment is for explaining the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. That is, the scope of the present invention is shown not by the embodiments but by the claims. Various modifications within the scope of the claims and within the scope of the equivalent invention are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.
　本発明は、ＨＥＭＳなどのシステムに好適に採用され得る。 The present invention can be suitably employed in a system such as HEMS.
　１，２，３　機器制御システム、　１０　機器制御装置、　２０　機器、　３０　ネットワーク、　１１，２１　通信部、　１２　表示部、　１３　操作部、　１４，２３　制御部、　１４１　通信量取得部、　１４２　優先度変更部、　１４３　報知部、　１４４　条件付制御情報送信部、　１４５　制御情報送信部、　１５，２２　記憶部、　１５１　通信量記録ファイル、　１５２　条件付制御情報、　１５３　優先度テーブル、　２２１　優先度記憶部、　２２２　優先度制御テーブル、　２３１　優先制御実行部 1, 2, 3 device control system, 10 device control device, 20 devices, 30 network, 11, 21 communication unit, 12 display unit, 13 operation unit, 14, 23 control unit, 141 communication amount acquisition unit, 142 priority change Unit, 143 notification unit, 144 conditional control information transmission unit, 145 control information transmission unit, 15, 22 storage unit, 151 traffic record file, 152 conditional control information, 153 priority table, 221 priority storage unit, 222 Priority control table, 231 Priority control execution unit

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  1. 　機器制御装置と複数の機器とが通信ネットワークを介して接続される機器制御システムであって、
    　前記複数の機器のそれぞれは、使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を記憶する優先度記憶手段を備え、
    　前記機器制御装置は、前記複数の機器のうち予め定めた変更条件を満たす機器の前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度を変更する優先度変更手段を備え、
    　前記複数の機器のそれぞれは、前記優先度変更手段が変更した優先度に基づいた制御を実行する優先制御実行手段を備える、
    　機器制御システム。     A device control system in which a device control device and a plurality of devices are connected via a communication network,
    Each of the plurality of devices includes priority storage means for storing a priority indicating an allowable level of power usage,
    The device control device includes a priority changing unit that changes a priority stored in the priority storage unit of a device that satisfies a predetermined change condition among the plurality of devices,
    Each of the plurality of devices includes priority control execution means for executing control based on the priority changed by the priority change means.
    Equipment control system.
  2. 　前記機器制御装置は、優先度により定められた条件と、制御内容と、が対応付けられた条件付制御情報を前記複数の機器に送信する条件付制御情報送信手段を備え、
    　前記優先制御実行手段は、前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度が、受信した前記条件付制御情報が示す条件を満たすか否かを判別し、満たす場合に、前記条件付制御情報が示す制御内容に対応した制御を実行する、
    　請求項１に記載の機器制御システム。     The device control apparatus includes conditional control information transmitting means for transmitting conditional control information in which a condition determined by priority and control content are associated with each other to the plurality of devices,
    The priority control execution unit determines whether or not the priority stored in the priority storage unit satisfies a condition indicated by the received conditional control information. Execute the control corresponding to the control content shown,
    The device control system according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記機器制御装置は、
    　前記優先度変更手段が変更した前記機器毎の優先度を含む優先度テーブルを記憶する優先度テーブル記憶手段と、
    　前記優先度テーブルに含まれる優先度に基づいて、各機器に制御情報を送信する制御情報送信手段と、を備え、
    　前記優先制御実行手段は、前記制御情報に基づいた制御を実行する、
    　請求項１又は２に記載の機器制御システム。     The device control device
    A priority table storage unit that stores a priority table including the priority of each device changed by the priority changing unit;
    Control information transmitting means for transmitting control information to each device based on the priority included in the priority table,
    The priority control execution means executes control based on the control information;
    The equipment control system according to claim 1 or 2.
  4. 　前記機器制御装置は、前記優先度変更手段が優先度を変更するか否かを判別し、変更すると判別した場合、その旨を報知する変更前報知手段を備える、
    　請求項１から３の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The device control device includes a pre-change notification unit that determines whether or not the priority changing unit changes the priority, and notifies the change when it is determined that the priority is changed.
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  5. 　前記機器制御装置は、前記優先度変更手段が優先度を変更した際に、その旨を報知する変更後報知手段を備える、
    　請求項１から４の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The device control device includes a post-change notification unit that notifies the fact when the priority change unit changes the priority,
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
  6. 　前記優先度変更手段は、通信量によって定められた前記変更条件を満たす機器の優先度を変更する、
    　請求項１から５の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The priority changing means changes the priority of the device that satisfies the change condition defined by the traffic.
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7. 　前記優先度変更手段は、消費電力によって定められた前記変更条件を満たす機器の優先度を変更する、
    　請求項１から５の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The priority changing means changes the priority of a device that satisfies the change condition determined by power consumption.
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  8. 　前記優先度変更手段は、環境によって定められた前記変更条件を満たす周辺環境である機器の優先度を変更する、
    　請求項１から５の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The priority changing means changes the priority of a device that is a surrounding environment that satisfies the change condition defined by the environment.
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  9. 　前記優先度変更手段は、前記変更条件を満たす機器の前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度を加算又は減算する、
    　請求項１から８の何れか１項に記載の機器制御システム。     The priority changing means adds or subtracts the priority stored in the priority storage means of the device that satisfies the change condition;
    The device control system according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
  10. 　複数の機器に通信ネットワークを介して接続される機器制御装置であって、
    　前記複数の機器のうち予め定めた変更条件を満たす機器に記憶されている使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を変更する優先度変更手段、
    　を備える機器制御装置。     A device control device connected to a plurality of devices via a communication network,
    Priority changing means for changing a priority representing an allowable level of power used stored in a device satisfying a predetermined change condition among the plurality of devices;
    A device control device comprising:
  11. 　前記優先度変更手段が変更した前記機器毎の優先度を記憶する優先度記憶手段と、
    　前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度に基づいて、各機器に制御情報を送信する制御情報送信手段と、を備える、
    　請求項１０に記載の機器制御装置。     Priority storage means for storing the priority of each device changed by the priority changing means;
    Control information transmission means for transmitting control information to each device based on the priority stored in the priority storage means,
    The device control apparatus according to claim 10.
  12. 　機器制御装置に通信ネットワークを介して接続される機器であって、
    　使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を記憶する優先度記憶手段と、
    　前記優先度記憶手段に記憶されている優先度に基づいた制御を実行する優先制御実行手段と、
    　を備える機器。     A device connected to a device control device via a communication network,
    Priority storage means for storing a priority indicating an allowable level of power consumption;
    Priority control execution means for executing control based on the priority stored in the priority storage means;
    Equipment with.
  13. 　通信ネットワークを介して接続される複数の機器のうち、予め定めた変更条件を満たす機器に記憶されている使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を変更する、
    　機器制御方法。     Of the plurality of devices connected via the communication network, change the priority representing the allowable level of power used stored in a device that satisfies a predetermined change condition,
    Device control method.
  14. 　複数の機器に通信ネットワークを介して接続されるコンピュータを、
    　前記複数の機器のうち予め定めた変更条件を満たす機器に記憶されている使用電力の許容レベルを表す優先度を変更する優先度変更手段、
    　として機能させるプログラム。     A computer connected to multiple devices via a communication network
    Priority changing means for changing a priority representing an allowable level of power used stored in a device satisfying a predetermined change condition among the plurality of devices;
    Program to function as.
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