摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air conditioner capable of performing energy-saving operation while achieving a comfortable air-conditioned space. <P>SOLUTION: The air conditioner includes an image pickup device detecting the presence or absence of an obstacle. An area to be air-conditioned is divided into a plurality of obstacle position determining areas. The image pickup device performs determination of the presence or absence of the obstacle in each of the divided obstacle position determining areas distinctly from a wall existing around the space to be air-conditioned. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT</p> |