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WO2012099114A1
WO2012099114A1 PCT/JP2012/050839 JP2012050839W WO2012099114A1 WO 2012099114 A1 WO2012099114 A1 WO 2012099114A1 JP 2012050839 W JP2012050839 W JP 2012050839W WO 2012099114 A1 WO2012099114 A1 WO 2012099114A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
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    • F24F11/46—Improving electric energy efficiency or saving
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
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  • the present invention relates to a remote controller with an external connection terminal provided with an external connection terminal for connecting to an external device and exchanging information in addition to a communication means for controlling an operation target device.
  • a remote controller that controls the operation target device includes a radio system (RF: Radio Frequency) capable of two-way communication, so that operation information obtained from the operation target device can be obtained. Some of them obtain logs and manage the electricity bill for a certain period on the remote control side.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • a remote controller that controls devices to be operated such as home appliances is equipped with both a radio system (RF: Radio Frequency) and an infrared system (IR: Infrared) in one remote controller.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • IR Infrared
  • the present invention provides a remote controller with an external connection terminal that includes an external connection terminal that can be connected to an external device, and that can transfer, transmit, or output operation information acquired from an operation target device to the external device. Objective.
  • the present invention provides a housing, a key operation unit that is disposed on one surface of the housing and controls the operation target device, and the operation target device by wireless communication.
  • Wireless communication means for exchanging information between and an external connection terminal for exchanging information by connecting to an external device, on both sides of the surface of the housing provided with the key operation means,
  • the wireless communication means and the external connection terminal are arranged.
  • the present invention further includes a display unit on a surface of the housing provided with the key operation unit, the display unit and the key operation unit are arranged side by side, and the wireless communication unit and the external connection terminal are It is preferable that they are respectively arranged on both sides of the display means of the casing.
  • the present invention further includes an infrared transmission unit that operates an operation target device using infrared rays, and the infrared transmission unit includes the wireless communication unit and the external unit arranged on both sides of the display unit of the casing. It is preferable to arrange on a side surface different from the connection terminal.
  • the present invention is a personal computer in which the external device acquires operation information of the operation target device via the external connection terminal and performs operation information management, and the external connection terminal is connected to the personal computer.
  • a USB connection terminal to be connected is preferable.
  • a remote controller with an external connection terminal is a wireless communication means for exchanging information with an operation target device across a surface of a casing on which a key operation means for controlling the operation target device is disposed,
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a relationship among a remote controller with an external connection terminal, an operation target device, and an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the remote controller with an external connection terminal, the operation target device, and the external device of FIG.
  • FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the remote controller with external connection terminals according to the present embodiment.
  • 4 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the operation door of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 3 is removed.
  • FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a state where the top cover of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 4 is removed.
  • 6 is an external perspective view showing a substrate of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG.
  • FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the substrate of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 6 as viewed from the back side.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the procedure of the pairing setting operation performed between the remote controller and the air conditioner according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of air conditioner model information that can be received during the pairing setting of FIG.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of air conditioner model information necessary for the pairing setting in FIG.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure when log information is exchanged between the remote controller and the air conditioner after pairing setting according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure when log information is exchanged between a remote controller connected via the USB connection terminal according to the present embodiment and a PC.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen for managing air conditioner operation information based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a PC screen that performs air conditioner operation information management based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a remote controller with an external connection terminal, an operation target device, and an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure in an object apparatus and an external apparatus.
  • the remote controller 1 performs remote operation and various settings for the air conditioner indoor unit 2 using two-way wireless communication by an RF module, and performs various settings from the air conditioner indoor unit 2. Operation information and the like can be acquired and used for operation management and various settings.
  • the remote controller 1 according to the present embodiment can connect various kinds of obtained operation information and the like to a personal computer (PC) 3 via a USB connection terminal as an external connection terminal and perform operation information management on the PC 3 side. it can.
  • the remote controller 1 according to the present embodiment can remotely operate a humidifier 4 or the like, which is an operation target device other than the air conditioner indoor unit 2, using an infrared (IR) LED as an infrared transmission means.
  • IR infrared
  • the remote controller 1 has a USB connection with an RF module 11 including a transceiver and antenna for performing bidirectional wireless communication with the air conditioner indoor unit 2, and a personal computer (PC) 3 as an external device for information management and the like.
  • USB socket 12 as an external connection terminal for performing, IRLED 13 for controlling humidifier 4 and the like by infrared transmission by infrared (IR) diode, data such as various operation information received from air conditioner indoor unit 2 (here, 40 days))
  • An MPU board 14 including an MPU (microprocessor unit) for controlling each part of the remote controller 1 and an LCD unit 2 for displaying operation information of the remote controller 1 and operation information of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 , Key operation unit 16 for operating the operation target device, dedicated to timekeeping for time management TC and (real time clock) 17, is constituted by a supply battery 18 or the like power to each unit of the remote controller 1.
  • the air conditioner indoor unit 2 includes an RF module 21 that performs bidirectional wireless communication with the RF module 11 of the remote controller 1, and an air conditioner indoor unit 2 based on a command from the remote controller 1 received by the RF module 21. And a memory that collects operation information (operation time, operation mode, operation status, electricity bill, etc.) of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 and holds data for a certain period (here, 10 days)
  • An MPU board 22 on which an MPU is mounted is provided.
  • the PC 3 includes a USB socket 31 for connecting a USB cable to the USB socket 12 of the remote controller 1.
  • the operation information management software attached at the time of selling the remote controller 1 can be installed on the PC 3 so that data can be transmitted / received to / from the USB connection, and the operation information on the air conditioner indoor unit 2 and the like is periodically collected in the PC 3. In addition, management can be continuously performed on the PC screen.
  • the humidifier 4 includes an IRPD (infrared receiving) unit 41 that receives an infrared signal transmitted from the IRLED 13 of the remote controller 1.
  • the remote controller 1 can control the humidifier 4 by this infrared signal (command).
  • FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the remote controller with an external connection terminal according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the operation door of the remote controller with an external connection terminal of FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the top cover of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 4 is removed
  • FIG. 6 is an external perspective view showing a substrate of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of the substrate of the remote controller with external connection terminals of FIG. 6 as viewed from the back side.
  • the remote controller 1 with an external connection terminal has a cubic shape and displays a screen on the tip side (the back side in the figure) so that it can be easily operated while being held in the hand.
  • An LCD unit 15 is arranged, and on the front side of the LCD unit 15, a large-sized operation key 16 a that is frequently used in the key operation unit 16, and various operation keys and setting keys in the operation door 51 are provided. Is arranged (see 16b in FIG. 4). As described above, the LCD unit 15 and the key operation unit 16 are arranged in the longitudinal direction on the upper surface of the casing of the remote controller 1.
  • a USB socket 12 as an external connection terminal and an RF module 11 as a wireless communication means are connected to an LCD unit 15 as a display means. It is arranged on each side. This is because if the external connection terminal (USB socket 12) and the wireless communication means (RF module 11) are arranged close to each other, they may interfere with each other, resulting in noise and a decrease in reception sensitivity. This is because there is a risk of adverse effects.
  • USB socket 12 and the RF module 11 are arranged on the LCD unit 15 side, as shown in FIG. 1, when the operator operates the key operation unit 16 while holding the remote controller 1 in his / her hand. This is because if the hand touches the antenna or the USB socket 12 of the RF module 11, there is a risk that the reception sensitivity may be lowered or noise may be adversely affected.
  • the IRLED 13 as the infrared transmission means is disposed on a side surface different from the USB socket 12 and the RF module 11, that is, on the side surface on the distal end side of the remote controller 1. This is because the IRLED 13 is located at a certain distance from the USB socket 12 and the RF module 11, so that it is difficult to interfere with each other, and the IRLED 13 is provided at the distal end portion of the remote controller 1, so This is to facilitate transmission of infrared rays.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the operation door 51 is removed from the remote controller 1 shown in FIG. 3, in which various operation keys 16b are arranged.
  • the operation door 51 is connected to a remote control body and a hinge 52 so as to be rotatable.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram in which the top cover 50 is removed from the remote control body of FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is obtained by removing the case for fixing the LCD unit 15 and the key operation unit 16 from the remote control body of FIG. 5, and the liquid crystal display panel of the LCD unit 15 is disposed on the substrate 53 on the front side.
  • FIG. 7 is a view of the substrate 53 of FIG. 6 from the back side.
  • the RF module 11 as a wireless communication means and the USB socket 12 as an external connection terminal are arranged at both ends of the substrate 53.
  • the IRLED 13 as the infrared transmission means is disposed near the center of the tip of the substrate 53.
  • the RF module 11 and the USB socket 12 are disposed on both sides across the surface of the casing on which the key operation unit 16 is disposed.
  • the module 11 and the USB socket 12 do not interfere with each other, and it is possible to prevent adverse effects such as noise and a decrease in reception sensitivity.
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal when the LCD unit 15 and the key operation unit 16 are arranged side by side on the surface of the housing, the RF module 11 is sandwiched between the LCD unit 15 and the remote controller. Since the USB sockets 12 are arranged on both sides, it is difficult for an operator's hand to touch the RF module 11 and the USB socket 12, and it is possible to prevent the possibility that the reception sensitivity is lowered and the adverse effects such as noise are generated.
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal when the IRLED 13 is provided, the side surface different from the surface on which the USB socket 12 and the RF module 11 are arranged, that is, the front end side of the remote controller 1 is provided. Since it is arranged on the side surface, it is located at a certain distance from the RF module 11 and the USB socket 12, and it is difficult to interfere with each other, and infrared rays can be easily transmitted to the operation target device.
  • USB socket 12 which is a USB connection terminal as an external connection terminal
  • USB connection terminal As an external connection terminal
  • Bluetooth Bluetooth (trademark)
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and the optical communication means using light having a wavelength other than infrared or super A sound wave generation unit that emits sound waves or the like to control the operation target device may be used.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the procedure of the pairing setting operation performed between the remote controller and the air conditioner according to the present embodiment
  • FIG. 9 is the model information of the air conditioner that can be received during the pairing setting of FIG.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of air conditioner model information necessary for the pairing setting shown in FIG.
  • EEPROM non-illustrated non-volatile memory mounted on the MPU board 9 of the remote controller 1 (LCD unit 15).
  • EEPROM non-illustrated non-volatile memory mounted on the MPU board 9 of the remote controller 1
  • the remote control registration setting mode is set, and a pairing display for displaying a procedure for pairing with the air conditioner indoor unit 2 is performed.
  • the air conditioner indoor unit 2 is also displayed by a lamp (not shown) provided in the air conditioner indoor unit 2.
  • the pairing execution state is indicated by a buzzer sounding and a lamp being lit. Is sent to the RF module 21 to start pairing (step S60).
  • step S61 a pairing request signal is sent to the RF module 11 and pairing is started.
  • the LCD unit 15 of the remote controller 1 displays “Pairing registration in progress”.
  • communication for pairing is performed between the RF modules 11 and 21 (step S62), and after confirming whether the model can be registered for pairing (step S63), the RF module 21 transfers to the MPU board 22.
  • a pairing completion signal indicating that the pairing of the RF module is completed is transmitted (step S64), and a pairing completion signal indicating that the pairing of the RF module is completed is transmitted from the RF module 11 to the MPU board 14 (step S65). ).
  • an air conditioner model information request is transmitted as general-purpose data from the remote controller 1 to the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (step S66).
  • the air conditioner model information signal that can be received from the air conditioner indoor unit 2 includes a series name (Z / S), an indoor unit year (AZ), a character string (16 characters of model name). ), Derivative model (1), air conditioner ID (MAC address), and the like.
  • the RF module 21 on the air conditioner indoor unit 2 side transmits a general-purpose data transmission completion signal to the remote controller 1 to notify the successful transmission (step S67). .
  • the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 switches the RF module 11 to the reception mode (step S68).
  • the MPU board 22 of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 transfers the air conditioner model information to the remote controller 1 side (step S69).
  • the RF module 11 transmits an information transfer completion signal to the air conditioner indoor unit 2 to notify that the transmission has been successful (step S70).
  • the remote controller 1 When the remote controller 1 acquires the air conditioner model information, the remote controller 1 notifies the RF module 11 that the reception mode has been canceled (step S71), and receives the reception mode completion (step S72).
  • the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 determines whether or not the air conditioner indoor unit 2 that performs pairing setting is a corresponding model based on the acquired air conditioner model information.
  • the received signal includes at least the signal shown in FIG. 10 for the corresponding model and the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 transmits the pairing establishment general-purpose data to the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (step S73).
  • the RF module 21 of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 receives the general data for which pairing has been established, it notifies the remote controller 1 that the transmission of the general data has been completed (successful transmission) (step S74).
  • the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 displays that the pairing has been established on the LCD unit 15 for 5.5 seconds.
  • the operator selects “Z” or “S” according to the series name, the selected model content Is written to EEPROM.
  • the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 determines that the air conditioner indoor unit 2 to be paired is not a corresponding model, or if the received air conditioner model information is other than the signal shown in FIG.
  • the general-purpose data in which the ring is not established is transmitted to the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (step S75).
  • the RF module 21 of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 receives the general-purpose data that is not paired, it notifies the remote controller 1 that the transmission of the general-purpose data has been completed (step S76).
  • the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 displays a pairing failure indication on the LCD unit 15 for 5.5 seconds, performs a pairing clear process (step S77), and receives a notification that the pairing clear has been completed (step S78). ).
  • pairing clear processing is also performed on the MPU board 22 side of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (step S79), and notification that pairing clear has been completed is received (step S80). In this way, the pairing setting is completed.
  • the remote controller 1 and the air conditioner indoor unit 2 of this embodiment perform two-way communication using an RF module, if there is another model of air conditioner in an adjacent room or the like, the operation target device cannot be distinguished. It is necessary to perform ring setting.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure when log information is exchanged between the remote controller and the air conditioner after pairing setting according to the present embodiment.
  • the remote controller 1 requests and collects an operation status log (history) from the air conditioner indoor unit 2 at a fixed time every day.
  • step S81 the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 reaches a fixed time (here, AM0: 03) by the RTC 17, the MPU board 22 of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 via the RF modules 11 and 21 is used.
  • a log request is transmitted to (step S81).
  • the remote controller 1 waits for log data to be sent from the air conditioner indoor unit 2 after transmitting the log request.
  • the log reception wait is terminated, and the log collection for that day is terminated.
  • the EEPROM of the MPU board 22 of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 has a capacity that can store a log of the air conditioner operation status for a maximum of 10 days, so when a reception error occurs the next time the log can be received, Log transfer is performed collectively.
  • log data is sequentially sent from the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (steps S82, 83...), It is stored in the EEPROM of the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 each time.
  • the log saving method if there is an unsaved area in the EEPROM, the log is written in that area, and if there is no unsaved area, the oldest log writing area is overwritten and saved.
  • the remote controller 1 receives the log end indicating the end of the log data from the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (step S84), the log acquisition is completed.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure when log information is exchanged between a remote controller connected via the USB connection terminal according to the present embodiment and a PC. According to the communication sequence between the air conditioner 1 and the remote controller 2 described above, a log of the air conditioner operating status stored in the EEPROM of the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 is transmitted to the PC 3.
  • the EEPROM of the MPU board 14 of the remote controller 1 has a capacity capable of storing a log received from the air conditioner for a maximum of 40 days.
  • step S85 a display of “connection detection: USB connected” is displayed on the LCD unit 15 of the remote controller 1.
  • the PC 3 requests air conditioner information from the remote controller 1 (step S86).
  • the remote controller 1 transmits the air conditioner information stored in the EEPROM of the MPU board 14 to the PC 3 (step S87).
  • the air conditioner information includes air conditioner product name, series name, capacity band, indoor unit year, operating voltage, air conditioner MAC address, room information, and remote control type.
  • the PC 3 compares the received air conditioner information with the managed air conditioner information, and identifies which air conditioner the received air conditioner information corresponds to. When managing a plurality of air conditioners in the PC 3, it is necessary to check which air conditioner the received air conditioner information corresponds to.
  • the PC 3 requests the air conditioner operation setting information from the remote controller 1 in order to read the operation setting information (step S88).
  • the remote controller 1 transmits the air conditioner operation setting information stored in the EEPROM of the MPU board 14 to the PC 3 (step S89).
  • the air conditioner operation setting information includes volume level, presence / absence of voice, absence eco switching, presence / absence of internal clean, maintenance time, presence / absence of energy saving fan, presence / absence of automatic power, and current switching.
  • the PC 3 makes a log request to the remote controller 1 for reading the log (step S90).
  • the remote controller 1 transmits log data in response to the log request from the PC 3 (step S91).
  • the PC 3 and the remote controller 1 repeat the next data request and log data transmission (steps S92, S93, S94).
  • the remote controller 1 transmits a log end to the PC 3 when there is no log data to be transmitted (step S95), and the log reading process in the PC 3 is completed.
  • the USB connection connecting the PC 3 and the remote controller 1 is disconnected (step S96), and when the remote controller 1 is released from the communication mode with the PC 3, the display of the LCD unit 15 shifts to the normal display.
  • the operation log of the air conditioner temporarily stored in the air conditioner indoor unit 2 (can be stored for up to 10 days) is transmitted to the remote controller 1 and stored (can be stored for up to 40 days).
  • the PC 3 is connected via USB, the log stored in the remote controller 1 is transferred to the PC 3 side.
  • the PC 3 can manage the operation information of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 as shown in FIGS. 13 to 28 using the operation information management software installed in advance.
  • FIGS. 13 to 28 are diagrams showing examples of PC screens for managing air conditioner operation information based on log information acquired by the PC.
  • the PC 3 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 13 by the operation information management software.
  • the operator clicks on the air conditioner selection tag 100 and clicks the “living 1” button 101 and clicks on the calendar tag 102, the daily operating time, electricity bill, and month of the “living 1” air conditioner are clicked.
  • a calendar screen 103 on which unit, yearly electricity bill, monthly target electricity bill, etc. are displayed is displayed. Thereby, it becomes possible to continuously grasp the operation status and the electricity bill for each air conditioner, and it can be used for efficient use and setting of the air conditioner.
  • the remote controller 1 When the PC 3 and the remote controller 1 are connected by USB, as shown in FIG. 14, the remote controller 1 is connected, and a window 104 indicating that data is being received is displayed. Then, when new operation information is taken into the PC 3, the PC 3 has a screen in which the operation time up to the previous day and the electricity bill stored in the remote control 1 are added to the calendar screen 103 as shown in FIG. Is displayed.
  • a graph screen 106 in which the daily electricity bill is converted into a bar graph can be displayed.
  • the total electricity bill the total of the air-conditioner electricity bill for this month's “Living 1”, the previous month's electricity bill, the annual electricity bill, the previous year's electricity bill, the monthly target electricity Since the cost is also displayed, it becomes possible to grasp the operating condition of the air conditioner from various perspectives.
  • the graph screen 106 in which the living room 1 button 101 and the bedroom 1 button 107 are totaled is different in color (if monochrome display, Displayed with a difference in density. Thereby, it is possible to grasp at a glance the total and the breakdown of the electricity bills of the air conditioners in all rooms.
  • the graph screen 106 is provided with a reduction button 109 and an enlargement button 110. For example, when the enlarge button 110 is clicked in the state shown in FIG. 17, the graph screen 106 can be enlarged and displayed as the graph rate changes as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to clearly grasp subtle changes in the electricity bill.
  • the air conditioner selection tag 100 includes a living 1 button 101, a dining 1 button 111, a Japanese-style room 1 button 112, a bedroom 1 button 113, a children's room 1 button 114, other 1 button 115, and a children's room 2 button. If a large number of air conditioners are registered, clicking the all room total button 108 displays a graph of the total electricity bill for all rooms per day. In the graph of total electricity charges for all rooms in a day, since the electricity charges for each room are displayed in different colors (in the case of monochrome display, the concentration is different), the breakdown of the electricity charges for many air conditioners is also included. It can be grasped at a glance.
  • a window 117 showing the operation status of the day in detail can be opened.
  • the window can display the total electricity bill, operating time, average outside air temperature, and the like for that room.
  • the air conditioner setting confirmation screen 119 shown in FIG. 21 is a screen when the living room 1 button 101 of the air conditioner selection tag 100 is clicked and the air conditioner setting confirmation tag 118 is clicked.
  • the air conditioner setting confirmation screen 119 can easily confirm details of the setting contents of the air conditioner registered in the living room 1 button 101 on the screen of the PC 3.
  • the air conditioner setting confirmation screen 119 displays the function of the setting content, when the operator changes the setting content, it can be changed while correctly understanding the setting content.
  • an air conditioner setting confirmation screen 119 for the next page is displayed as shown in FIG.
  • the previous page button 121 is clicked.
  • the changed setting information is sent from the PC 3 connected to the USB to the remote controller 1, and when the command or the like is sent from the remote controller 1 to the air conditioner indoor unit 2, the changed setting information is also sent.
  • the setting of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 is changed.
  • a one-point advice window 122 is opened, and advice for efficiently using the air conditioner is displayed to the operator.
  • another one-point advice window 122 can be opened by clicking the next page button 122a or the previous page button 122b (see FIG. 24).
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal can display the display contents that could not be displayed only by the display screen of the remote controller 1 using the display of the external device such as the PC 3. .
  • the remote controller 1 according to the present embodiment includes an RF module as a wireless communication unit and a USB connection terminal as an external connection terminal, and the operation information of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 is temporarily transmitted to the remote controller 1 via the RF module.
  • the operation information of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 can be collectively managed by the PC 3 by further storing it and transferring it to the PC 3 via the USB connection terminal.
  • the operation status of the air conditioner can be continuously displayed with graphics or the like by the PC 3, and the function description of the setting contents can also be displayed when the setting of the air conditioner indoor unit 2 is changed. A good system can be built.
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal includes an RF module 11 as a wireless communication means and a USB socket 12 as an external connection terminal. Since the operation key 16a as the operation means is disposed on both sides of the surface, the external connection terminal and the wireless communication means do not interfere with each other, and there is an adverse effect such as noise and a decrease in reception sensitivity. Can be prevented.
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal has the RF module 11 and the USB socket 12 disposed on both sides of the LCD unit 15 as a display unit. This makes it difficult for the operator's hand to touch the RF module 11 and the USB socket 12, and can prevent the reception sensitivity from being lowered and noise.
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal further includes an IRLED 13 as an infrared transmission means, and is different from the USB socket 12 and the RF module 11, that is, the LCD unit 15 of the remote controller 1. It is arrange
  • the remote controller with an external connection terminal is useful when two-way communication is possible with the operation target device, and is particularly useful for households that require management of the operation status of the operation target device. Suitable for remote controllers with external connection terminals when controlling electrical appliances.

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La présente invention comprend : un boîtier ; une section d'entrée à touches (16) qui est disposée sur une surface du boîtier et qui commande une unité de climatisation d'intérieur (2) ; un module RF (11) qui échange des informations avec l'unité de climatisation d'intérieur (2) par l'intermédiaire d'une communication radio ; et une prise USB (12) qui échange des informations avec un PC (3) lorsqu'elle est connectée à celui-ci. Le module RF (11) et la prise USB (12) sont disposés sur des côtés opposés du boîtier, sur la surface duquel se trouve la section de commande à touches (16), située entre ces derniers. La présente invention comprend en outre une unité d'affichage LCD (15) sur la surface du boîtier pourvue de la section de commande à touches (16). Le module RF (11) et la prise USB (12) sont disposés sur des côtés opposés du boîtier, avec l'unité LCD (15) située entre ces derniers.
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