JP2017188717A - Apparatus control system, apparatus control method, controller, and apparatus control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to control, at an appropriate timing, not only an apparatus in an area in which a user is present, a presence-site area, but also an apparatus in the user's movement destination area.SOLUTION: An apparatus control system comprises: electric apparatuses (3), a plurality of apparatuses arranged indoors (5) to be controlled; a plurality of sensor modules (2) arranged indoors; and a controller (1). The controller acquires sensor data from the sensor modules; detects an area of indoor areas in which a user (6) is present, a presence-site area (No.1); acquires a movement destination area (No.2) to which the user is to move, using a history of the sensor data; and, on the basis of sensor data acquired from a sensor module in the presence-site area and sensor data acquired from a sensor module in the movement destination area, controls an electric apparatus in the presence-site area (No.1) and an electric apparatus in the movement destination area (No.2).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a device control system having a plurality of sensor modules, a controlled device, and a controller that controls the controlled device, a device control method implemented by the device control system, a controller that controls the controlled device, and The present invention relates to a device control program for controlling a controlled device.

  In general, many devices (for example, electric devices) are used in order to make the environment (for example, temperature) in the home comfortable. The term “home” means a predetermined area (space) such as a certain site or a certain building. Examples of the equipment include heating equipment such as an electric carpet and a floor heating system for reducing cold, cooling equipment such as a fan for removing heat, and an air conditioner for air conditioning.

  In addition, a plurality of sensor modules are installed in a home, and a server device as a control device collects and analyzes sensor data of these sensor modules via a communication network, and based on the result of the analysis, A system for controlling a controlled device has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). However, in such a system, when the number of sensor modules managed by the server device increases and the sensor data transmitted from the sensor module to the server device increases, packet collision in a communication network may occur due to insufficient processing capacity of the server device. Therefore, the server device may not be able to control the controlled device at an appropriate timing.

  In order to avoid such inconvenience, the house is treated as a plurality of divided areas, sensor data of human sensors installed in each divided area is received, and a person (user) is received based on the sensor data. There has been proposed a system that preferentially displays devices in an area where the device exists on a display unit of a remote controller (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2012-195705 A JP 2010-220036 A JP2013-9897A

  However, the system proposed by Patent Document 3 increases the display priority for devices in the area where the user exists, and the operation of the device in the area where the user moves next (movement destination area) is increased. It cannot be changed. For this reason, there are cases where the devices in the destination area cannot be controlled at the optimum timing.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and controls not only the controlled device in the area where the user exists, but also the controlled device in the user's destination area at an appropriate timing. An object of the present invention is to provide a device control system, a device control method, a controller, and a device control program that make it possible.

  A device control system according to an aspect of the present invention outputs a plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area and sensor data arranged in the area and indicating a detection result of the state in the area. A plurality of sensor modules, and a controller, wherein the controller stores information, area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region, the plurality of controlled devices, and the plurality of sensor modules. Based on the sensor data, an area management unit that stores in the storage unit, a history management unit that stores the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history, A presence detection unit for detecting a presence area that is an area where a user is present in the plurality of areas, and the data history , A behavior estimation unit for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user is present, and a first in the presence area of the plurality of sensor modules The presence of the plurality of controlled devices based on sensor data acquired from the sensor module and sensor data acquired from the second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules. And a device control unit that controls the controlled device in the area and the controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices.

  A device control method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area, sensor data arranged in the area and indicating a detection result of a state in the area. A plurality of sensor modules to output, a controller having a storage unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region, and a position where the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules are arranged. In the device control method, the step of storing the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history, and based on the sensor data, The presence of the user using the step of detecting the presence area, which is the area where the user exists, and the data history A step of obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the recorded area, sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the existing area among the plurality of sensor modules, and the Based on the sensor data acquired from the second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules, the controlled device and the plurality of controlled devices in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices. And a step of controlling a controlled device in the destination area of the control device.

  A controller according to another aspect of the present invention is arranged in a predetermined area, acquires the sensor data from a plurality of sensor modules that output sensor data indicating a detection result of a state, and is arranged in the area. A controller for controlling a plurality of controlled devices, wherein a storage unit for storing information, area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region, the plurality of controlled devices, and the plurality of sensor modules are arranged. Based on the sensor data, an area management unit that stores the position in the storage unit, a history management unit that stores the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history, Using the presence detection unit that detects the presence area that is the area where the user is present in the plurality of areas, and the data history, A behavior estimation unit for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user exists, and a first sensor in the presence area among the plurality of sensor modules The presence area of the plurality of controlled devices based on sensor data acquired from the module and sensor data acquired from the second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules And a device control unit that controls the controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices.

  A device control program according to another aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area, sensor data arranged in the area and indicating a detection result of a state in the area. A plurality of sensor modules to output, and a computer having a storage unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region, and the positions of the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules. In the system, the computer stores the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history, and there is a user in the plurality of areas based on the sensor data. The presence of the user using the process of detecting the presence area that is the area that is being performed and the data history A process for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from a field area, sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the presence area among the plurality of sensor modules, and the plurality Based on the sensor data acquired from the second sensor module in the destination area of the sensor module, the controlled device and the plurality of controlled devices in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices And a process for controlling the controlled device in the movement destination area.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to control not only the controlled device in the area where the user exists, but also the controlled device in the user's destination area at an appropriate timing.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the apparatus control system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a sensor module and a controller of the device control system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an area update process in the controller of the device control system according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the daily presence data for every area in the apparatus control system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sensor module of the device control system according to the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a controller of the device control system according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing presence detection processing in the controller of the device control system according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a destination area estimation process in the controller of the device control system according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a control operation of the electric device in the controller of the device control system according to the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the apparatus control system which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the sensor module of the apparatus control system which concerns on Embodiment 2, and a controller. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a controller of the device control system according to the second embodiment.

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<< 1-1 >> Configuration of Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a device control system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The device control system in FIG. 1 is a system that can implement the device control method according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the device control system according to Embodiment 1 includes a plurality of electrical devices 3 as a plurality of controlled devices, a plurality of sensor modules 2 (2a, 2b), and a device control device. And a controller 1. The controller 1 mainly includes a communication unit (for example, a communication circuit) 11 for performing communication via the communication network 4, and a control unit (for example, a control circuit) 12 for controlling the overall operation of the controller 1. And a storage unit (for example, a semiconductor memory or a hard disk device) 13 for storing information. Further, the control unit 12 may be a processor as an information processing unit that executes a software program stored in the storage unit 13. The controller 1 may be an information processing device dedicated to the device control system, or may be a computer (server device) that executes a device control program stored in the storage unit 13.

  The sensor module 2 a (2) is an independent detection device, and the sensor module 2 b (2) is a detection device provided inside the electrical device 3 or as a part of the electrical device 3. The region (space) 5 is divided into a plurality of areas. The area 5 composed of a plurality of areas is also referred to as “home”. In the present application, the term “home” means a predetermined area (space) such as a certain site or a certain building. FIG. 1 shows four area numbers obtained by dividing the home into four areas. 1, No. 1 2, no. 3, No. Although four are shown, the number of areas should just be plural, and is not limited to four. Further, in FIG. 1, No. 1 2 is provided with one electric device 3 (including the sensor module 2b). 3, No. 4 shows a case where one electrical device 3 (not including a sensor module) and one sensor module 2a are arranged, but the present invention is not limited to such a form. Area No. 1, No. 1 2, no. 3, No. Two or more electric devices 3 may be arranged in each of the four, or two or more sensor modules 2 may be arranged. Also, in FIG. 1, No. 1 2, no. 3, No. 4, the controller 1 has an area no. 1, No. 1 2, no. 3, No. 4 may be set.

  The controller 1 is connected to the plurality of sensor modules 2 via the communication network 4, can communicate with the plurality of sensor modules 2, and can acquire sensor data indicating a state detected by the plurality of sensor modules 2. The controller 1 is connected to a plurality of electrical devices 3 via a communication network 4, can communicate with the plurality of electrical devices 3, and stores device data indicating operation states of the plurality of electrical devices 3 and contents of user operations. The plurality of electric devices 3 can be controlled. The electric device 3 is, for example, a home appliance. The plurality of electrical devices 3 can include at least one of a heating device, a cooling device, an air conditioner, a video device, an audio device, and a lighting device. The communication network 4 used for communication between the plurality of sensor modules 2 and the controller 1 and communication between the plurality of electrical devices 3 and the controller 1 may be either wired or wireless. The wired communication method is, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark) that is a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or serial communication. The wireless communication method is, for example, WiFi as a wireless LAN, WiSUN (Wireless Smart Utility Network), or iBeacon.

  The controller 1 can acquire sensor data from the sensor module 2 and use it. The sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules 2 includes, for example, a plurality of area numbers. 1, No. 1 2, no. 3, No. 4, data (human detection data) indicating the presence of movement (object movement) of the user 6 in any one of 4 and data indicating that the user 6 has performed an operation on the plurality of electrical devices 3 (for example, a power switch of a lighting device) Or a signal indicating that the operating state of the plurality of electrical devices 3 has been changed (for example, a signal indicating a change in the volume of the acoustic device). Specifically, the controller 1 can acquire operation state data indicating the operation state of the electric device 3 and operation content data indicating the contents of the user operation of the electric device 3, and the acquired operation state data and operation content can be acquired. Data can also be used as sensor data. For example, when there is an operation of turning on or off a power switch of an electrical device (for example, a heating device) in an area, it can be determined that there is a person (user) in this area. The operation content data can be used as human detection data like the sensor data of the sensor module 2. In addition, for example, when the volume level of an electrical device (for example, an acoustic device) in a certain area is equal to or higher than a predetermined level, it may be determined that there is a high possibility that a user exists in this area. Therefore, the operation state data can be used as human detection data in the same manner as the sensor data of the sensor module 2. Therefore, the human detection data as the sensor data in the present application includes not only the sensor data of the sensor module 2 but also the operating state data of the electric device 3 and the operation content data of the electric device 3.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the sensor module 2 and the controller 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the sensor module 2 detects a state (for example, physical quantity) in each area and outputs a detection signal (sensor data) according to the detection result (for example, detects a moving object). (Human sensor) 21, a sensor control unit (for example, control circuit) 22 for controlling the entire operation of the sensor module 2, a communication unit (for example, communication circuit) 23 such as a network interface, and sensor data are stored. Sensor storage unit (for example, a semiconductor memory) 24. The sensor control unit 22 can communicate with the communication unit 11 of the controller 1 via the communication unit 23 and the communication network 4. The sensor control unit 22 can receive sensor data acquisition timing information from the controller 1. The communication unit 23 of the sensor control unit 22 communicates with the communication unit 11 of the controller 1 via the communication network 4. Further, the sensor control unit 22 may transmit the sensor data stored in the sensor storage unit 24 to the controller 1 via the communication unit 23 for each time interval based on the acquisition timing information (at a constant cycle). it can. However, the configuration of the sensor module 2 is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, when the sensor module 2 b is a part of the electrical device 3, the communication unit of the electrical device 3 may be used instead of the communication unit 23, or the storage unit of the electrical device 3 instead of the sensor storage unit 24. May be used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 1 includes a communication unit 11, a control unit 12, a storage unit 13, an operation unit 14 to which a user instruction is input, and a display unit 15 that displays information. . The operation unit 14 is, for example, a keyboard or a mouse. The display unit 15 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display. The operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 may be a touch panel display input device formed integrally. The control unit 12 includes an area management unit 121, a history management unit 122, a presence detection unit 123, a behavior estimation unit 124, and a device control unit 125. “Present” is an area (place) where a person (user) exists. “Presence detection” is to identify an area where a user exists. The storage unit 13 includes a data history storage unit 132 and an area data storage unit 131. The data history storage unit 132 and the area data storage unit 131 may be separate storage units (for example, a semiconductor memory) or different storage areas of the same storage unit (for example, a semiconductor memory). The history management unit 122 causes the data history storage unit 132 to store one or more sensor data received by the communication unit 11 as a data history. The data history is sensor data for a predetermined period (for example, data for the past year).

  Sensor module 2 are known or are installed in advance in which area. The controller 1 can acquire the installation position of the sensor module 2 using, for example, installation information based on the ECHONET Lite protocol (communication protocol established by the Echonet Consortium), or the sensor module 2 can be provided with a latitude and longitude sensor. It can be acquired by providing it, or can be acquired by user-inputting positional information into the storage unit 13 of the controller 1 when the sensor module 2 is installed. In addition, for example, when the communication unit 23 uses wireless communication, the controller 1 uses the radio wave intensity during communication with an access point (not shown) whose installation location is known (the higher the radio wave intensity, Near), area data can be acquired. Furthermore, the controller 1 can calculate the location of the communication unit 23 using the difference in radio wave intensity during communication with an access point having two or more set positions known. It is also possible to obtain the position of the sensor module in the house from the illuminance sensor provided in the sensor module 2 and the time. For example, the installation position of the sensor module is obtained (estimated) by collating the data history indicating the relationship between the pre-measured time in the house and the illuminance with the data of the illuminance sensor acquired from the sensor module 2. Is possible. The association between the sensor module 2 and the installation area is stored in the area data storage unit 131.

  The presence detection unit 123 detects an area (present area) where a person (user) exists from the sensor data received by the communication unit 11. The sensor data used for detecting the area where the user is present may be, for example, human detection data output from a human sensor that is the sensor unit 21 that detects movement. In addition, sensor data used for detection of an area where the user is present includes a human sensor using an infrared sensor, a sensor that detects a user through analysis processing of image data acquired by camera shooting, and a power switch of the electrical device 3. Operation content data based on on and off, and operation content data based on an operation input by a user of the electrical device 3 may be used. In addition, the presence detection unit 123 may determine whether the area is where the user exists by combining two or more of these sensor data.

  For example, even if the human sensor as the sensor module 2 that detects the user's movement detects the movement (when outputting sensor data), the human sensor detects the user when the movement of the user stops. (Sensor data is not output.) After the user's detection by the human sensor, the operation button of the lighting device which is the electric device 3 is operated. For example, if the lighting device is turned on, the lighting device is installed while the lighting device is turned on. It is highly possible that a user exists in a certain area, and it can be determined that a user exists. However, there are cases where the user who performed the lighting operation moves to another area while the lighting device as the electric device 3 is turned on. For this reason, when the user's detection by the human sensor as the sensor module 2 does not continue for a certain fixed time (for example, when motion detection is not repeated for a certain time or longer), illumination is performed. Even when the device is on, there is a high possibility that the user does not exist in the area where the lighting device is set (that is, it can be estimated that the user does not exist). In addition, the operation of another electric device can be taken into consideration when detecting that a user exists in a certain area. For example, the information of the infrared sensor by the remote controller is acquired and used as the presence detection data, such as the power on / off operation of the television, which is the video device as the electrical device 3, and the channel switching operation of the television. can do. In this way, presence detection with higher accuracy can be performed by using a plurality of sensor data in combination.

  In addition, the presence detection unit 123 stores, for each area (present area) where the detected user exists in the area data storage unit 131, a history (present history) indicating that the user exists in that area. Save. “Presentation history” is the attendance time and attendance time for each area. The “present time” is the time when the user is present in the area. The presence time is the time when the user enters the area (entry time), the time when the user leaves the area (exit time), or both. The “present time” is a time (period) in which the user exists in the area. The presence history saved in the area data storage unit 131 is read at the next presence detection and used for presence detection. For example, when there is a presence history indicating that the user has been in the same area at the same time in the past (for example, the past 5 weeks), the presence detection unit 123 indicates that the user is in that area. The certainty (presence probability) of the presence determination is raised, and if there is no presence history, the determination of the presence of the user in the area (decision of presence) is reduced. May be. By performing presence detection from these presence histories in consideration of the calculated probability, the accuracy of presence detection can be further increased.

  The behavior estimation unit 124 detects (estimates) the behavior of the user who has moved across the area (that is, moved beyond the boundary of the area) from the value indicated by the sensor data acquired from the sensor module 2. For example, area No. 1 sensor module 2 is activated (that is, a moving user is detected). No. 1 adjacent to No. 1 2 is activated (that is, when a user is detected), the user is in area No. 1 to area no. Since there is a high possibility that the user has moved to area 2, 1 to area no. It is determined (estimated) that it has moved to 2.

  In addition, the behavior estimation unit 124 has an area No. As the sensor module 2 of area 1, area no. When the user is reflected in the captured image output from the camera (imaging device) that captures image No. 1 (that is, the presence of the user is detected from the captured image), the area No. No longer appears in the captured image output from the camera that captures the image 1 (that is, the presence of the user is not detected from the captured image). No. 1 adjacent to No. 1 Assuming that the user is shown in the captured image output from the camera as the sensor module 2 of No. 2 (that is, the presence of the user is detected from the captured image), the user has the area No. 1 to area no. Since there is a high possibility that the user has moved to area 2, 1 to area no. It is determined (estimated) that it has moved to 2.

  In addition, the behavior estimation unit 124 can perform the determination (estimation) of the behavior accompanied by the movement of the user with higher accuracy (ie, increase the reliability of the estimation result) by combining the values indicated by the plurality of sensor data. it can. For example, the behavior estimation unit 124 uses the area No. 1 sensor module 2 detects the user and area No. 1 is turned off, and immediately after that, the area No. No. 1 adjacent to No. 1 2 sensor module 2 detects the user and area No. 2 is detected, the area No. 2 is detected. 1 to area no. It is possible to determine (estimate) that the user has moved to 2 with higher accuracy.

  The area management unit 121 manages information (area data) regarding a plurality of areas used by the behavior estimation unit 124, stores area data in the area data storage unit 131, reads area data from the area data storage unit 131, and The area data stored in the data storage unit 131 is updated. For example, the area management unit 121 regards the entire range in the house as a range in which the user can move, and divides the entire range in the house into a plurality of areas (that is, determines the arrangement and boundaries of the plurality of areas). In addition, the area management unit 121 passes through an area where the user stays in the area for a certain period of time after moving into the area, and passes through the area for a certain period of time even if the user moves into the area (ie, for a certain period of time). It is also possible to classify the types of areas by regarding the areas that move to other areas within the same range as different types of areas. The types of areas are, for example, living room, bedroom, kitchen, children's room, corridor, entrance, bathroom, toilet and the like. In addition, the types of areas are an area where the user is expected to stay for a long time (for example, a room), an area where the user is not expected to stay for a long time (for example, a corridor, an entrance), and the user stays but moves within an hour. It may be an area (bathroom, toilet, etc.). The device control unit 125 can predetermine a default value of sensor data acquisition frequency (number of acquisitions of sensor data per unit time) for each type of area determined by the area management unit 121. In addition, the area management unit 121 classifies the types of the plurality of areas based on the data history regarding the time zone in which the user stays for a certain period of time or more and the number of people who stay for a certain period of time or more in one day. You can also

  The area data storage unit 131 stores area data. The area data can include, for example, an area name, an area ID (identifier), an area type classified by the area management unit 121, an acquisition frequency of sensor data determined for each area type, and the like. The area data storage unit 131 can also store a detection result as to whether or not each of the plurality of areas is an area where the user exists (present area). The area data stored in the area data storage unit 131 is input in advance and is updated by the area management unit 121. The plurality of areas in the house include, for example, a living room, a kitchen, a hallway, a bathroom, and the like. Of a plurality of areas, entrances, corridors, and the like can be classified into areas that pass when the user moves but do not stop. The washrooms, bathrooms, toilets, etc. of the plurality of areas can be classified into areas where the user stays for a certain period of time. The living room, dining room, bedroom, etc. of the plurality of areas can be classified into areas where the user stays for a long time. The area data storage unit 131 stores the area type together with the area data.

  The area management unit 121 can update the area data stored in the area data storage unit 131 by a user input from the operation unit 14. For example, when the area management unit 121 changes a room to two rooms by providing a partition, the room that was one area is changed into two areas corresponding to the room (1) and the room (2). The area data stored in the area data storage unit 131 can be updated so as to be managed separately. Thus, by appropriately setting the area, it is possible to acquire only the sensor data of the necessary area and efficiently control only the electric device 3 in the area where the user exists.

  The area management unit 121 may add, delete, and update area data based on the sensor data history and the area data history. For example, when living dining is integrated and there is a user in the living room, a history that there is always a user in dining is detected more than a certain number of times (or over a certain period of time). The management unit 121 can update the living room and the dining area as the same area.

  The device control unit 125 includes the presence area detected by the presence detection unit 123 and the electrical devices of the user's destination area (predicted destination area) estimated by the behavior estimation unit 124 in the presence area. Control is performed to make the user comfortable and the user who has moved to the destination area. Here, the “comfortable state” refers to a comfortable state such as changing the predetermined fixed values of temperature and humidity to other values that the user feels comfortable with. The device control unit 125 can set the fixed value to, for example, a value obtained by calculating the temperature and humidity from a value in a range generally regarded as pleasant by the discomfort index. In addition, the device control unit 125 can set the fixed value to a value indicating a state in which the user feels comfortable in consideration of the PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) value. Furthermore, the device control unit 125 can determine the fixed value using a different method depending on the purpose. For example, the device control unit 125 can set the fixed value to a value equal to or lower than a certain value in order to achieve the purpose of avoiding heat stroke. In addition, the device control unit 125 can set the fixed value to a value equal to or less than a certain value in order to prevent the growth of bacteria or viruses. Furthermore, the device control unit 125 can set the fixed value to a value at which the humidity is equal to or less than a certain value in order to prevent tick propagation. Furthermore, the device control unit 125 can set the fixed value according to the outdoor environment value such as the outdoor temperature and humidity so that the difference from the outdoor temperature and humidity does not become too large.

  In addition, the “comfortable state” can be determined according to the presence time in the area where the user existed before moving. If the user's presence time in an area that existed immediately before is longer than a certain length, the user regards the temperature and humidity of the area as a comfortable state, and moves with the temperature and humidity. The device can be controlled to reduce the difference in temperature and humidity of the previous area.

  Further, the “comfortable state” includes automatically controlling the electric device 3 that is a necessary controlled device in the area. For example, the lighting device that is the electrical device 3 in the destination area is turned on, the wind direction of the air conditioner that is the electrical device 3 in the destination area is controlled to face the user, and the television that is the electrical device 3 in the destination area is controlled. For example, adjusting the volume.

  The user input is input from, for example, the operation unit 14 provided in the controller 1. Further, the user input may be performed by an operation in which options are displayed as buttons (touch panel operation buttons) on the display unit 15 and the user selects them with a finger. The user input may be performed by wireless communication from a mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, etc.) connected to the communication network 4.

<< 1-2 >> Operation of First Embodiment FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an area update process of the controller 1 included in the device control system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, first, the area management unit 121 in the control unit 12 determines whether or not there is a user input (for example, an input from the operation unit 14) instructing area update (step S30). When it is determined that there is a user input for instructing area update (YES in step S30), area management unit 121 updates area data indicating an in-home area (step S31).

  Next, the area management unit 121 displays the area number. N (N is a positive integer) data indicating the time zone in which the user exists (present data) and area No. The data indicating the time zone in which the user is present in the comparison target area other than N (present data) is compared (step S32). It is determined whether the presence data of N is equal to the presence data of the comparison target area (step S33). Also, when the determination in step S30 is NO, the process proceeds to steps S32 and S33. The area management unit 121 is an area number. N is equal to the presence data in the comparison target area (YES in step S33), the area No. N and the comparison target area are integrated (step S34). In determining whether the presence data are equal (step S33), the area management unit 121 determines that the data match when the data matching rate is equal to or greater than a certain value (a certain reference value). Or, when the data mismatch rate is less than a certain value, or when the match rate is greater than or equal to a certain value (a certain reference value) , A method of judging that they match can be adopted.

  FIG. 1-No. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of whether or not a person (user) exists in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5 presence data and area no. 6 presence data are recorded at exactly the same time zone. For example, when such a pattern continues for a certain period (for example, one week) or more, the area management unit 121 determines whether the area No. 5 and area no. It can be determined that the presence data of 6 match.

  Next, as shown in FIG. When the presence data of N is equal to the presence data of the comparison target area (for example, adjacent area), these areas are integrated (step S34). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5 and area no. 6 can be integrated as the same area to be a new area.

  Next, the area management unit 121 performs a loop process so that presence data is compared for all areas (steps S35 and S36).

  Next, the area management unit 121 stores the updated area data in the area data storage unit 131 (step S37). When the area management unit 121 updates the area data stored in the area data storage unit 131, the device control unit 125 in the control unit 12 eliminates duplication of processing for each area, and sensors for necessary areas. It is possible to efficiently acquire data and control the electrical equipment 3 in a necessary area at an appropriate timing. In addition, when the area management unit 121 updates the area based on the user designation or the data history, the device control unit 125 can perform efficient control of the electric device suitable for the user's behavior for each area. it can.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sensor module 2 in the device control system according to the first embodiment. First, the sensor control unit 22 determines whether or not it is time (for example, time for each fixed period) to acquire sensor data based on the sensor acquisition cycle (step S1). The sensor control unit 22 can determine that the time based on the sensor acquisition period has been reached when the elapsed time from the acquisition (detection) of the previous sensor data has reached a predetermined reference time. If the time based on the sensor acquisition cycle has been reached (YES in step S1), the sensor control unit 22 causes the sensor unit 21 to detect the state of the detection target, acquires sensor data, and stores the sensor data in the sensor storage unit 24. Store (step S2). If the time based on the sensor acquisition cycle has not been reached (NO in step S1), the sensor control unit 22 determines whether or not there has been a data request from the controller 1 (step S3). When there is a data request from the controller (YES in step S3), the sensor control unit 22 causes the sensor unit 21 to acquire sensor data (performs state detection), and acquires the acquired sensor. Data is transmitted from the communication unit 23 to the controller 1. If there is no data request from controller 1 (NO in step S3), the process returns to step S1. Note that the data request cycle from the controller 1 may be a predetermined cycle, for example.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the controller 1 in the device control system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, first, the presence detection unit 123 in the control unit 12 detects in which area the user is present based on the sensor data (presence detection). An existing area is specified (step S10). Sensor data used for presence detection is read from the data history storage unit 132 via the history management unit 122, and area data used for presence detection is read from the area data storage unit 131.

  Next, the behavior estimation unit 124 in the control unit 12 acquires sensor data in the presence area specified that the user exists (step S11). The behavior estimation unit 124 acquires the sensor data in the presence area from the data history storage unit 132 in order to estimate the user's behavior existing in the presence area. However, if the data stored in the data history storage unit 132 is older than a predetermined threshold period, the behavior estimation unit 124 acquires the latest sensor data from the sensor module 2.

  Next, the behavior estimation unit 124 estimates the user's destination area (movement destination prediction area) based on the data stored in the data history storage unit 132 (step S13).

  The device control unit 125 acquires sensor data of the movement destination area (step S14). The device control unit 125 acquires the sensor data in the destination area from the data history storage unit 132. If the data stored in the data history storage unit 132 is older than a predetermined threshold period, the device control unit 125 Get the latest sensor data.

  Next, the device control unit 125 controls the electric device 3 in the presence area (step S15). For example, the device control unit 125 controls devices necessary for the user to spend comfortably from information indicated by sensor data in the presence area.

  Next, the device control unit 125 controls the electric device with respect to the destination area acquired in Step S14 (Step S16). For example, the device control unit 125 performs control of devices necessary for the user to spend comfortably from information indicated by sensor data in the area.

  Next, the device control unit 125 updates the acquisition period of the sensor data in the area (step S17). For example, the device control unit 125 can change the acquisition cycle in these areas in a short time so that the acquisition frequency of sensor data in the presence area and the destination area increases. In addition, as the presence area changes as the user moves, the device control unit 125 updates the presence area and updates the sensor data acquisition cycle for the area.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing presence detection processing (step S10) in the controller 1 of the device control system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, first, the presence detection unit 123 determines whether or not the presence detection process is the first time (step S100). The presence detection unit 123 reads out whether or not the presence detection result for each area is stored from the area data storage unit 131. If it is not stored, the presence detection unit 123 is the first time. Run.

  If it is the first presence detection process (YES in step S100), presence detection unit 123 sets an area ID to N, which is an area number (step S101).

  In the next step S102, the presence detection unit 123 reads the data from the data history storage unit 132, and the area No. This is a step of determining whether or not a user exists in N. The determination is whether or not the motion sensor has reacted (that is, whether or not movement has been detected), whether or not the user is reflected in the camera image, and the user's body temperature (temperature above the reference temperature) is detected by the infrared sensor. It is performed by combining a plurality of these sensor information, such as whether or not it has been completed, whether or not the electric device is turned on, and whether or not the electric device has been operated.

  In the next step S103, the presence detection unit 123 checks the area number. When it is detected that a user exists in N, the presence state is saved. The presence state is stored in the area data storage unit 131.

  In the next step S104, the presence detection unit 123 updates N to the number of the next area ID.

  In the next step S105, the presence detection unit 123 is a step of determining whether or not N has been detected for all areas. If there is an area where the presence detection is to be performed, the presence detection unit 123 returns to step S102 to update the area No. The presence detection of whether the user exists in N is performed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation (step S12) of the behavior estimation unit 124 of the controller 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. Read out N presence data. The presence data is stored together with the area data in the area data storage unit 131 by the presence detection process in step S10. For this reason, it is not necessary to receive sensor data from the behavior estimation unit 124 sensor module 2 or to re-execute processing for presence detection using data in the data history storage unit 132. The presence data can include not only whether or not the user is present but also the time that the user is present.

  In the next step S112, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. Read N sensor data. As a result of step S111, the area No. When the user exists in N, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. The sensor data in N is read. At this time, first, the sensor data is read from the data history storage unit 132, and when the stored latest data has passed the threshold time or more from the acquisition, the latest data is acquired from the sensor module and updated. . This threshold time is predetermined for each sensor module, and is stored in the data history storage unit 132 together with the sensor data.

  In the next step S113, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. The destination area from N is estimated. The behavior estimation unit 124 calculates the destination area by using the area No. It is possible to use a camera installed in N or a user's movement by an infrared sensor. The behavior estimation unit 124 can also estimate the destination area by using the area movement history held in the data history storage unit 132 (that is, judging that the movement is the same as this history). In addition, the behavior estimation unit 124 has an area No. The destination area can also be specified from the power supply status and operation history of the electrical devices other than N.

  In the next step S114, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. It is determined whether or not there is a user at a destination from N (for example, area No. X). This can be determined by reading data from the area data storage unit 131.

  In the next step S115, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. Read X sensor data. First, the behavior estimation unit 124 reads the sensor data from the data history storage unit 132, and when the latest stored data has passed a threshold time or more from the acquisition, acquires the latest data from the sensor module. ,Update. This threshold time is predetermined for each sensor module, and is stored in the data history storage unit 132 together with the sensor data.

  In the next step S116, the behavior estimation unit 124 sets the movement source presence area No. N sensor data and destination area No. The difference between the values indicated by the sensor data of X is calculated. The behavior estimation unit 124 detects a difference in data regarding the environment such as temperature, humidity, and illuminance.

  In the next step S15, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. N devices are controlled, and in the next step S16, the behavior estimation unit 124 determines whether the area No. Device control of X is performed. Details of the device control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In next step S <b> 118, the behavior estimating unit 124 stores the area number in the area data storage unit 131. N and area no. Update the presence data of X. If the user has an area no. N to area no. The area No. When there are no more N users, the area No. N presence data is updated to information indicating that there is no user. Area No. If there is no user in X in advance, the area No. Assuming that a user is present in X, the area No. X is updated to the field data indicating that the user exists.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation (steps S15 and S16) of the device control unit 125 of the controller 1.

  In step S121, the device control unit 125 determines the area No. The N electric devices 3 are controlled. Area No. N to Area No. When the user moves to X, the area No. If no user exists in N, the area No. The power source of the device operating at N is turned off, or the set temperature is changed to reduce power consumption.

  In the next step S122, the device control unit 125 determines the area No. It is determined whether or not N has been present for a certain time. Area No. If N has a user for a certain time or more, the environment can be considered to be suitable for the user to exist. In addition, taking into consideration the burden on the user due to the difference from the environment before the movement, the difference in the environment between the movement-source presence area and the movement-destination area can be reduced. Therefore, in step S123, the device control unit 125 determines the area number. N and area no. The difference of X is calculated. In this step, the area No. N and area no. The values indicated by the sensor data such as the temperature and humidity of X are compared.

  In the next step S124, the device control unit 125 determines the area number. X device is controlled, and according to the result of step S123, the area No. X environment is set to area no. Close to N environment.

  In the next step S125, the device control unit 125 checks the area number. X area No. As a result of the comparison with N, other devices different from the device to be controlled are controlled. The device control unit 125 is, for example, an area number. By moving to X, area no. X lighting device is turned on. If the attendance time of N is less than a certain time, the area No. N. No. Control the area air conditioner, dehumidifier, etc. Move the X environment closer to a comfortable one.

  The device control in the device control shown in FIG. 9 (steps S15 and S16 in FIG. 8) is, for example, temperature / humidity and airflow control for realizing a comfortable indoor thermal environment in consideration of PMV (Predicted Mean Vote) values. is there. In addition, taking into account behavior estimation, temperature / humidity and airflow control for bringing the environment of the current area where the user is present closer to the environment of the destination can also be used. For example, if it is estimated to move to the entrance, if there is a large difference between the outdoor and indoor environments, suddenly moving to a hot place, or moving to a cold place, a heavy burden is placed on the body. Therefore, it is possible to control the indoor environment as close to the outdoor state as possible. In such a case, the PMV value can be taken into consideration, and the comfort can be controlled while being maintained. Moreover, it can also be control which changes the state of apparatuses including the power supply of the apparatus which considered action estimation. The control for changing the state of the device is, for example, control for increasing the volume of the television or lowering the volume of the television when moving from the living room to the kitchen.

<< 1-3 >> Effects of First Embodiment As described above, according to the first embodiment, the area where the user exists and the destination area are identified from the presence detection unit 123 and the behavior estimation unit 124. The sensor data is acquired for each identified area, the frequency of sensor data acquisition is controlled, and the devices in the required area are controlled by controlling the devices for each area according to the information indicated by the acquired sensor data. It becomes possible to control efficiently.

  Conventionally, when acquiring all sensor data in a house, if it is acquired in order by time-sharing processing, it takes a long time to acquire sensor data necessary for controlling devices in the area where the user exists. It may take time, and the processing load for sensor data acquisition and analysis processing increases, and processing for controlling the device may take time. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, by specifying an area to be subjected to device control, sensor data of a necessary area can be efficiently acquired, and device control for realizing an optimum environment is performed at an appropriate timing. Can be performed.

  In addition, the sensor data acquisition frequency of the area that only passes when the user moves is increased, the sensor data acquisition frequency of the area that stays for a certain period of time is slightly lower, and the sensor data acquisition frequency of the area that stays for a long time is set lower By doing so, it is possible to appropriately adjust the acquisition frequency of the sensor data depending on the stay time of the user during the movement. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the acquisition of unnecessary sensor data, to suppress the load on the controller due to the acquisition and analysis of sensor data, and to control the electrical device at an appropriate timing.

<< 2 >> Embodiment 2
<< 2-1 >> Configuration of Embodiment 2 FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a device control system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 10, components that are the same as or correspond to the components shown in FIG. 1 are assigned the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the sensor module 2 and the controller 1a of the device control system according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 11, the same reference numerals as those shown in FIG. 2 are given to the same or corresponding elements as those shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the controller 1a obtains a user request and, based on the request, specifies information on a request target sensor module that is a target of a request among the plurality of sensor modules 2. The data request control unit 201 determines a sensor data acquisition cycle in the requested sensor module 2. Further, the controller 1a obtains an individual profile that is individual information (for example, information on preferences) of the user, and information that specifies a sensor module corresponding to the individual profile among the plurality of sensor modules 2 based on the individual profile. And an individual profile control unit 202 that determines an acquisition cycle of the sensor data in the sensor module corresponding to the individual profile. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the controller 1a of the device control system according to the second embodiment is different from the controller 1a in that the control unit 12a includes a data request control unit 201 and an individual profile control unit 202. Different from the controller 1 of the device control system according to the first embodiment. However, the controller 1a according to the second embodiment may include only one of the data request control unit 201 and the individual profile control unit 202.

  The data request control unit 201 determines the necessary sensor data type, sensing cycle, and sensing accuracy according to the data request profile indicating the necessary sensor data type and sensing cycle (sensor data acquisition cycle) according to the service function and conditions. And sensor data is acquired from the sensor module via the communication unit 11. This data request profile may be generated from an information table held in the storage unit 13 of the controller 1a, or may be obtained from an external storage device (not shown). The data request profile is determined by a service profile including service conditions and service functions that are changed based on individual factors such as user requests, user age, and user gender.

  The service function specified in the service profile is, for example, the type of service to be provided, such as whether the function of the electrical device in the house is a comfort control service, a health promotion service, or a net home delivery service. It is. Which service is requested is determined by, for example, a user input operation from the operation unit 14.

  The individual profile control unit 202 determines service conditions based on individual factors such as a user request, a user age, and a user gender. The individual profile is generated based on the user's request, age, sex, etc. registered in advance (for example, input in advance by the user). The user's request is, for example, a comfort control service, a health promotion service, or an internet home delivery service. The service conditions of the individual profile differ when the user selects and requests these provided services. For example, when the requested service function is a comfort control service for home devices, if one of the service conditions is a comfortable temperature, the service condition of the comfortable temperature is, for example, a user who does not like the heat. A condition indicating whether the user is a (hot person) or a user who does not like the cold (a cold person), and whether the user is a user (elderly person) older than the determined first age The required comfort differs depending on the condition indicating whether the user is an age 2 or younger (infant), the condition indicating whether the user is a woman or a man, and the like. Therefore, the individual profile control unit 202 can control the service conditions so as to match the user's personality.

  Fixed conditions, such as a user's age and sex, are input beforehand (for example, input by the user himself / herself). The input is performed from the operation unit 14 provided in the controller, for example. Further, the input may be input in such a manner that options are displayed on the display unit 15 and are selected. The input may be performed from a mobile terminal via a communication unit 11 in which a mobile terminal (not shown) is connected to the network.

  User preference can also be used as user information for determining an individual profile. This is based on the search keyword used by the user on the mobile terminal connected to the communication network 4, the word used for the mail, or the word based on the result of the speech recognition of the word used by the user input from the microphone by the cloud server. This is possible by extracting words related to the service. For example, whether the user is hot or cold depends on how often the user uses the word “hot” when the outside air temperature is, or how often the word is related to “hot”. The user's preference for temperature by entering in the individual profile whether to use the word "cold" or how often to use the word "cold" Can be reflected in service conditions.

  As described above, the comfortable temperature setting serving as the service condition can be determined from the information input by the user and the user's preference obtained by analyzing the data history. For example, if the user is a man in his twenties who does not like the heat (is hot) and the season is summer, the initial value of the comfortable temperature can be set to 23 ° C. Furthermore, the word “hot” or “cold” is obtained from the input information of the remote controller and the voice input from the microphone input of the portable terminal when the user changes the set temperature of the air conditioner with respect to the temperature determined as the initial value. It is also possible to change the comfortable temperature setting for the user by reflecting the history information recognized by voice. The changed comfortable temperature setting is stored in the storage unit 13 by the individual profile control unit 202.

  Thus, the service conditions are determined by the individual profile control unit 202, and the data request profile is determined by the service profile. The data request control unit 201 controls data acquisition according to the determined data request profile. For example, when the comfort control service for home electrical equipment is indicated in the service profile, the room temperature, room humidity, user activity, user body temperature, user clothing status, etc. should be acquired in the data request profile Specified as data. The data to be acquired corresponding to the service can be held in advance in the controller 1 a by the service, and can be provided as a file by the service provider in advance or via the communication network 4. It can also be set by downloading information disclosed by the provider. The data acquisition cycle is also determined by the cycle in which the data to be acquired changes. For example, in the case of a comfort control service, data acquisition is performed at a frequency of once every 10 minutes, user activity is acquired at a frequency of once per minute, and the user's body temperature and clothing state are acquired. Can be determined to be acquired at a timing when the amount of activity changes by a predetermined threshold value or more. Further, when the required data accuracy is the comfort control service, the accuracy is within the range required for the comfort control. For example, the temperature is 0.1 [° C.] unit, the humidity is 1% unit, the activity amount is 1 [cal] unit, the body temperature is 0.1 [° C.] unit, and the clothing state is 1 [clo] unit. , Etc. These data acquisition cycle, data acquisition cycle and accuracy can also be held in advance in the controller for each service, and can be provided as a file or data by the service provider, The information can be set by downloading information disclosed by the service provider.

  The individual profile control unit 202 can determine the service condition as an individual element of the user and change the data request profile based on the presence detection result that the user detected by the human sensor exists, for example. . By changing the data request profile, the data request control unit 201 can increase the frequency of acquisition of sensor data in the area where the user exists or acquire the latest value. For example, when a user is present in the living room, in order to make the state in the living area comfortable, the devices installed in the living room, an air conditioner, an air purifier, a ventilation fan, a lighting device, and the like are controlled. At this time, the sensor data in the living room is re-acquired in order to detect the latest state in the living room, but the data acquisition cycle is changed depending on the function of the service.

  The sensor control unit 22 of the sensor module receives a request for a data acquisition cycle from the data request control unit 201 via the communication unit 11 from the communication unit 23 and transmits sensor data.

<< 2-2 >> Operation of Second Embodiment FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the controller 1a of the device control system according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 12, the same step number as the step number shown in FIG. 6 is assigned to the same or corresponding process as the process shown in FIG. 6.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in step S9, the controller 1a reads the data request profile. The data request profile may be input from the outside, or read from a table held in the controller 1a (for example, the storage unit 13) according to the service profile. The controller 1a acquires sensor data according to the read data request profile. Further, compression according to data accuracy according to the data request profile is also performed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the presence detection unit 123 in the control unit 12a detects in which area the user exists based on the sensor data (presence detection), and the user exists. Is identified (step S10). Sensor data used for presence detection is read from the data history storage unit 132 via the history management unit 122, and area data used for presence detection is read from the area data storage unit 131. Next, the behavior estimation unit 124 in the control unit 12a acquires sensor data in the presence area identified as the presence of the user (step S11). The behavior estimation unit 124 acquires the sensor data in the presence area from the data history storage unit 132 in order to estimate the user's behavior existing in the presence area.

  Next, the behavior estimation unit 124 estimates the user's destination area (movement destination prediction area) based on the data stored in the data history storage unit 132 (step S13). The device control unit 125 acquires sensor data of the movement destination area (step S14). Next, the device control unit 125 controls the electric device 3 in the presence area (step S15). For example, the device control unit 125 controls devices necessary for the user to spend comfortably from information indicated by sensor data in the presence area. Next, the device control unit 125 controls the electric device with respect to the destination area acquired in Step S14 (Step S16). For example, the device control unit 125 performs control of devices necessary for the user to spend comfortably from information indicated by sensor data in the area.

  Next, the device control unit 125 updates the acquisition period of the sensor data in the area (step S17). For example, the device control unit 125 can change the acquisition cycle in these areas in a short time so that the acquisition frequency of sensor data in the presence area and the destination area increases. In addition, as the presence area changes as the user moves, the device control unit 125 updates the presence area and updates the sensor data acquisition cycle for the area.

  The sensor control unit 22 of the sensor module receives a request for a data acquisition cycle from the data request control unit 201 via the communication unit 11 from the communication unit 23 and transmits sensor data. Except for the above, the configuration and operation of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

<< 2-3 >> Effects of Second Embodiment As described above, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment, the user's request is taken into consideration, and More appropriate contents can be controlled in consideration of user preferences.

  In addition, since the processing load is reduced for sensor data acquisition and analysis processing, device control can be performed at an appropriate timing.

<< 3 >> Modified Example The sensor module 2 may be a wearable sensor worn by a user. The wearable sensor may have a function of measuring the user's body temperature, heart rate, and amount of activity. The position of the wearable sensor may be capable of acquiring position information by a latitude and longitude sensor. The position of the wearable sensor can also be determined (estimated) from the service data acquisition time and the illuminance at the position where the user exists. The position of the wearable sensor can also be estimated from the radio wave intensity during communication between the communication unit 23 and the access point. In this case, it becomes possible to detect the presence position of the user more accurately, and the device can be controlled at a more appropriate timing.

  1, 1a controller (device control device), 2, 2a, 2b sensor module, 3 electrical device (controlled device), 4 communication network, 5 home (area, space), 6 people (user), 11 communication unit, 12 , 12a control unit, 13 storage unit, 14 operation unit, 15 display unit, 21 sensor unit, 22 sensor control unit, 23 communication unit, 24 sensor storage unit, 121 area management unit, 122 history management unit, 123 presence detection unit , 124 behavior estimation unit, 125 device control unit, 131 area data storage unit, 132 data history storage unit, 201 data request control unit, 202 individual profile control unit.

Claims (10)

A plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area;
A plurality of sensor modules arranged in the region and outputting sensor data indicating a detection result of a state in the region;
A controller,
With
The controller is
A storage unit for storing information;
An area management unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region and positions where the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules are disposed in the storage unit;
A history management unit for storing the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history;
Based on the sensor data, a presence detection unit that detects a presence area that is an area where a user of the plurality of areas exists,
Using the data history, an action estimation unit for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user exists;
Sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the presence area of the plurality of sensor modules, and sensor data acquired from a second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules; And a device control unit that controls the controlled device in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices and the controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices. Equipment control system characterized by. The controller acquires the request of the user, and based on the request, information for specifying a request target sensor module that is a target of the request among the plurality of sensor modules, and the request target sensor module The device control system according to claim 1, further comprising a data request control unit that determines an acquisition period of the sensor data. The controller acquires an individual profile that is individual information of the user, and based on the individual profile, specifies information on a sensor module corresponding to the individual profile among the plurality of sensor modules, and the individual profile. The device control system according to claim 1, further comprising an individual profile control unit that determines an acquisition period of the sensor data in a corresponding sensor module. The presence detection unit detects a presence time, which is a time during which a user exists for the plurality of areas, and stores the presence time in the storage unit,
The area management unit may integrate any two or more of the plurality of areas based on the presence time stored in the storage unit, or may be any of the plurality of areas. The division of an area is determined. The apparatus control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules is:
Motion detection data indicating that there is a movement of the user in any of the plurality of areas, operation detection data indicating that there is an operation by the user in the plurality of controlled devices, and the plurality of controlled devices. 5. The device control system according to claim 1, comprising at least one of state change detection data indicating that the operation state has been changed. Each of the plurality of sensor modules has a sensor storage unit that stores the sensor data,
The device controller according to claim 1, wherein the controller acquires the sensor data stored in the sensor storage unit. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the plurality of controlled devices include any one of a heating device, a cooling device, an air conditioner, a video device, an audio device, and a lighting device. Control system. A plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area, a plurality of sensor modules arranged in the area and outputting sensor data indicating a detection result of a state in the area, and included in the area A device control method in a system including a controller having a storage unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas and positions where the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules are arranged,
Storing the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history;
Detecting a presence area which is an area where a user is present among the plurality of areas based on the sensor data;
Using the data history, obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user exists;
Sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the presence area of the plurality of sensor modules, and sensor data acquired from a second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules; And controlling a controlled device in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices and a controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices based on Device control method. A controller that is arranged in a predetermined area, acquires the sensor data from a plurality of sensor modules that output sensor data indicating a detection result of a state, and controls a plurality of controlled devices arranged in the area There,
A storage unit for storing information;
An area management unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas included in the region and positions where the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules are disposed in the storage unit;
A history management unit for storing the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history;
Based on the sensor data, a presence detection unit that detects a presence area that is an area where a user of the plurality of areas exists,
Using the data history, an action estimation unit for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user exists;
Sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the presence area of the plurality of sensor modules, and sensor data acquired from a second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules; And a device control unit that controls the controlled device in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices and the controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices. A controller characterized by. A plurality of controlled devices arranged in a predetermined area, a plurality of sensor modules arranged in the area and outputting sensor data indicating a detection result of a state in the area, and included in the area In a system including a computer having a storage unit that stores area data indicating a plurality of areas and positions where the plurality of controlled devices and the plurality of sensor modules are arranged, the computer includes:
Processing to store the sensor data acquired from the plurality of sensor modules in the storage unit as a data history;
Based on the sensor data, a process of detecting a presence area that is an area where a user of the plurality of areas exists;
Using the data history, a process for obtaining a destination area estimated as a destination to which the user moves from the presence area in which the user exists;
Sensor data acquired from a first sensor module in the presence area of the plurality of sensor modules, and sensor data acquired from a second sensor module in the destination area of the plurality of sensor modules; For controlling the controlled device in the presence area of the plurality of controlled devices and the controlled device in the destination area of the plurality of controlled devices based on Device control program.

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