摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that it is difficult to extend functions in a household electrical appliance. <P>SOLUTION: An additional function part 102 performs a processing for realizing an additional function not originally provided in an air conditioner 14 on the basis of state information acquired by a first sensor 104a and a second sensor 104b and generates an operation instruction to the air conditioner 14. The additional function part 102 outputs the generated operation instruction to the air conditioner 14. Thus, the air conditioner 14 can be handled through a home network 3 as if the air conditioner 14 is provided with the additional function. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |