JP2010277381A - Electrical energy supply system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrical energy supply system that facilitates safe participation of an undertaker as well as a general public member so that electrical energy supply equipment to be used for charging a battery for driving a travel motor in an electrical vehicle is installed in a home parking space, a parking space of commercial facilities such as a restaurant, or a general parking space provided to a rest area or an optional place. <P>SOLUTION: The electrical energy supply system is constituted by: an information processor 1 including a user database using the Internet lines and storing information on the user of electrical energy, and a power supply terminal database storing information on each power supply terminal device; a cellphone 8 for calling the user; an identification medium for identifying the user; and the power supply terminal device 4 for supplying electrical energy for charging the electrical vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an electric energy supply system that supplies electricity used for charging a battery (secondary battery) of an electric vehicle or driving a portable device. The present invention relates to an electric energy supply system that allows an individual to easily participate in the supply system.

  Today, the reduction in carbon dioxide emissions has been a tailwind, and there has been a great increase in the popularity of electric vehicles in Japan and worldwide.

  As a result, the use of electric vehicles has begun, but at present, it is difficult to charge the battery for driving the motor for traveling. You will be using a car.

  However, even when the battery is fully charged, the mileage of the electric vehicle will decrease due to the driving environment, the number of passengers, battery deterioration, etc., so that the electric vehicle can be further spread and used with peace of mind. In order to do so, it was indispensable to open a charging facility for charging the battery so as not to cause inability to travel due to insufficient capacity of the battery that drives the motor for traveling at the destination.

  That said, the charging facility has the following problems, especially when charging a battery with a charge level close to zero, using the dedicated charger at the charging facility for quick charging. However, for example, it takes a considerable amount of time to rapidly charge a battery for an electric device mounted on a gasoline engine vehicle having a capacity much smaller than a battery for driving a driving motor mounted on an electric vehicle. Even from the current situation, when charging a battery with an electric storage capacity close to zero in an electric vehicle, the charger is occupied for a long time.

  In any case, in order to further spread the electric vehicle and to use it with peace of mind, it is necessary to open a charging facility for charging the battery for driving the driving motor at an early stage. Had to be easily recharged at any time and anywhere, so as not to cause inability to drive due to lack of capacity.

JP-A-6-231361 (Pages 1-5, FIGS. 1-4)

  The present invention relates to an electric energy supply device required when charging a battery for driving a motor for driving mounted on an electric vehicle, a parking lot of a commercial facility such as a home parking space of a general household, a restaurant, In order to be able to be installed in a service area or a general parking lot provided in any place, not only business operators but also general individuals can participate in the electric energy supply business for charging easily and safely. In this way, an electric energy supply system that can greatly promote the popularization of electric vehicles can be provided.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the first form of the electric energy supply system according to the present invention includes a user database for storing information on electric energy users, and a user registered in the user database. A communication terminal capable of communicating with a power supply, an authentication medium for identifying a user, a power receiver for receiving electric energy, and a power supply terminal device connected to a power supply line for electric energy and an Internet line, and individual power supply A power supply terminal database for storing information on the terminal device, and the user registered in the user database receives the certification information recorded on the authentication medium from a predetermined input means connected to the power supply terminal device. Once entered, the user is confirmed from the user database based on the same certification information and the certification information is input. If the terminal device is determined from the power supply terminal database, then the usage information of the power supply terminal device is transmitted to the communication means of the user, and if the user wishes to receive electric energy by the usage information received by the user, the power reception terminal By transmitting the request to the transmission source of the usage information, it is configured to receive electric energy from the power supply terminal device.

  Further, the communication means is a mobile phone of a user registered in the user database.

  In addition, the certification information is configured to be able to communicate by electromagnetic induction between the authentication medium and the power supply terminal device.

  Further, the authentication medium is provided in a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of the power feeding terminal device, whereby receiving means provided in the socket of the power feeding terminal device. The authentication information recorded in the recording means of the same authentication medium is communicated between them.

  The authentication medium is formed on a card body, and the card body is engaged with a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of a power supply terminal device. The authentication information recorded in the recording means of the authentication medium formed on the card body is communicated with the receiving means provided in the socket of the power supply terminal device.

  Also, a through hole through which the pin terminal can pass is provided at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug of the card body, and the card body is received by inserting the pin terminal of the power receiving plug into the through hole. It is configured so that it can be engaged with the plug.

  In addition, when the user is determined from the user database, at least the user can confirm whether or not the user has the ability to pay the electric energy fee.

  In addition, when the usage information is transmitted to the user, it can be transmitted to the communication means of the user via a communication carrier with which the user has a contract.

  In addition, the usage information is transmitted to the user's mobile phone by a predetermined mail.

  In addition, when transmitting the usage information of the power supply terminal device to the user, it is configured to be able to display at least an additional rate for the price of the area where the power supply terminal device is installed.

  In addition, when the user transmits a power reception request for receiving electric energy, a URL address for setting the power reception request is displayed in the usage information of the power supply terminal device transmitted to the user, and the URL address The power receiving request can be transmitted after a predetermined setting is made according to the menu in the menu.

  The menu includes an item for setting the purchase amount of electric energy.

  Further, the power supply terminal device is configured to be able to add options corresponding to the installation location as necessary.

  Further, the power supply terminal device is provided with connection terminals for at least the Internet line and the LAN as required.

  The power supply terminal device includes a connection unit to which a power receiver for receiving electric energy is connected, an outlet unit having predetermined input means for inputting information recorded in a predetermined recording medium, an Internet line and electric energy It is comprised from the connection control part which can each be connected to a feeder, and it is assumed that the outlet part and the connection control part are connected by a predetermined line.

  Further, the electric energy supply line connected to the power supply terminal device is assumed to be a commercial power supply line.

  Further, the commercial power receiver is configured to be able to supply a part of the received power to the power supply terminal device.

  Further, the third party who installs the power supply terminal device is configured to be able to set the selling price of the electric energy supplied from the power supply terminal device.

  Further, the electric energy supply system according to the first embodiment is configured as a charging power source for charging a secondary battery mounted on an electric vehicle or a driving power source for a portable personal computer.

  Furthermore, the second form of the electrical energy supply system according to the present invention is capable of connecting a power receiver that receives electrical energy, and that is connected to the power supply terminal device connected to the power supply line and the Internet line of the electrical energy, and the power supply. Power supply terminal database for storing terminal device information, prepaid information medium having a prepaid function for prepaying and purchasing a predetermined amount of use, and prepaid information for storing information on the amount of electric energy available for the prepaid information medium A database, and a person who owns the medium inputs usable electric energy information recorded on the medium from a predetermined input means connected to the power supply terminal device. It is assumed that electric energy can be received from the power supply terminal device.

  Further, it is assumed that usable electric energy amount information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid information medium can be communicated by electromagnetic induction.

  The prepaid information medium is formed on a card body, and the card body is engaged with a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of a power supply terminal device. It is configured such that usable electrical energy amount information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid information medium formed on the card body is communicated with the receiving means provided in the socket of the power supply terminal device.

  Also, a through hole through which the pin terminal can pass is provided at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug of the card body, and the card body is received by inserting the pin terminal of the power receiving plug into the through hole. It is configured so that it can be engaged with the plug.

  Further, the power supply terminal device is configured to be able to add options corresponding to the installation location as necessary.

  Further, the power supply terminal device is provided with connection terminals for at least the Internet line and the LAN as required.

  The power supply terminal device includes a connection unit to which a power receiver for receiving electric energy is connected, an outlet unit having predetermined input means for inputting information recorded in a predetermined recording medium, an Internet line and electric energy It is comprised from the connection control part which can each be connected to a feeder, and it is assumed that the outlet part and the connection control part are connected by a predetermined line.

  Further, the electric energy supply line connected to the power supply terminal device is assumed to be a commercial power supply line.

  Further, the commercial power receiver is configured to be able to supply a part of the received power to the power supply terminal device.

  Further, the third party who installs the power supply terminal device is configured to be able to set the selling price of the electric energy supplied from the power supply terminal device.

  In addition, the electric energy supply system according to the second embodiment is configured as a charging power source for charging a secondary battery mounted on an electric vehicle or a driving power source for a portable personal computer.

  The power supply terminal device includes at least a connection portion to which a power receiving body for receiving electric energy is connected, and a predetermined input unit. When information to be recorded on a predetermined recording medium is input from the input unit, The same information is transmitted to the information processing apparatus by connecting to the Internet line, and the circuit between the connection portion to which the power receiver is connected and the electric energy feeding line can be opened and closed by a signal from the information processing apparatus. It is configured as

  Further, the power supply terminal device is provided with connection terminals for at least the Internet line and the LAN as required.

  In addition, the power supply terminal device includes an outlet unit including the connection unit and an input unit, and a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line and an electric energy supply line, respectively, and the outlet unit and the connection control unit are connected to a predetermined line. Connected with

  Further, the input means is provided in a socket for connecting the power receiving plug of the power receiving body, and by connecting the power receiving plug of the power receiving body to the socket, the input means is the same as the recording medium provided in the power receiving plug. It is assumed that the information recorded in the recording means of the recording medium is communicated.

  The communication is configured to be able to communicate by electromagnetic induction.

  A through hole through which the pin terminal can pass is provided at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug of the power receiving body that receives the card as a prepaid information medium, and the pin terminal of the power receiving plug is provided in the through hole. It is configured to be able to be engaged with the power receiving plug by inserting the.

  Also, the card-specific identification information is recorded on the card.

  According to the electric energy supply system of the present invention, since the system uses an Internet line, electric power supply is an electric energy supply device that supplies electric energy for charging a battery for driving a motor for driving mounted on an electric vehicle. The person who installed the terminal device does not need to deal directly with the purchaser of the electric energy, and the supplied electric energy is only for the purchaser who can pay the price corresponding to the amount of use. Since the power supply is made possible, both the power seller as the electric energy supplier and the electric energy purchase applicant can use the supply system safely and safely.

  In addition, since the electric energy supplied from the power supply terminal device can be supplied from the existing power supply equipment (commercial power), no major work is required when installing the power supply terminal device. Since the power supply terminal device can be installed with electrical work that is almost the same as the installation work, those who wish to participate can participate in the electric energy supply business as if purchasing household appliances using the Internet, and therefore participate in the electric energy supply business. The range of people who can do it can be expanded, so that not only business operators but also ordinary individuals can easily participate.

  In addition, the value of the electric energy to be supplied can be determined by each participant himself / herself, so that the participation of general individuals can be expanded, thereby charging the battery for driving motors mounted on electric vehicles. Easily install power supply terminal devices that supply electrical energy for use in home parking spaces for general households, parking lots for commercial facilities such as restaurants, and general parking lots provided in service areas and arbitrary locations. can do.

  From the above, the establishment of an electrical energy supply facility that holds the key to further popularize and use electric vehicles more safely, that is, early installation of the power supply terminal device in this electrical energy supply system, Since there are more than the current number of gas station stores, the battery that drives the motor for driving the electric car can be easily charged anytime, anywhere, and the battery can be used while shopping, eating, or parking for business. If the battery is properly charged, the amount of charge stored in the battery can always be ensured to some extent, and the trouble of going to a gas station to replenish gasoline like a gasoline engine car can be eliminated.

  And if this electric energy supply system has a prepaid service form that prepaid a predetermined amount of electric energy, the company will distribute the prepaid card as a novelty product to customers, etc. It can also be used as a medium and used as a gift card for a company or an individual, and can greatly promote the spread of electric vehicles.

  This electric energy supply system not only supplies electric energy for charging a battery for driving a motor mounted on an electric vehicle, but also electric energy required for indoor / outdoor construction work and restaurants. It is also possible to supply electric energy when driving portable information equipment such as a notebook personal computer in a commercial facility such as.

The system diagram which shows the supply system of the electrical energy which concerns on this invention. The perspective view which showed an example of the power receiving plug with which an electric vehicle is equipped. The front view which showed the card | curd which provided the medium for authentication. The figure which showed the plug for electric power reception which fastened the card | curd. The front view which showed an example of the electric power feeding terminal device. The front view which showed the other example in the electric power feeding terminal device. The figure which showed an example of the usage information in the electric power feeding terminal device transmitted to a user. The figure which showed an example of the electrical energy receiving request information which a user can designate. The system figure which showed the supply system of the electrical energy based on this invention which uses a prepaid card | curd. The front view which showed the plug for electric power reception. The figure which showed the state which fastened the card | curd to the power receiving plug. The front view which showed an example of the card | curd which provided the prepaid information medium.

  An electrical energy supply system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In the first form of the electric energy supply system, a user database that stores information on the user of electric energy, a communication means that can communicate with a user registered in the user database, and a user are identified. An authentication medium, a power supply terminal device capable of connecting a power receiving body for receiving electric energy and connected to a power supply line and an Internet line of the electric energy, and a power supply terminal database storing information of each power supply terminal device I have.

  The form of service in the first form is a form of service provided to users registered in advance in the system, and the user is charged for the cost of electric energy used later. For example, the use of the system Every time, the price is withdrawn from the designated account of the financial institution designated by the user.

  The electric energy supply system in the first embodiment has the configuration shown in FIG.

  The user database and the power supply terminal database in the configuration shown in FIG. 1 are provided in the information processing apparatus 1 installed in a management center that manages and operates the electric energy supply system.

  The communication means in the configuration shown in FIG. 1 uses a mobile phone 8 for which a user has a contract with a communication carrier.

  The authentication medium in the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is provided as an authentication medium 7 on a plug 6a of a power cable 6 connected to a power receiving connection terminal of an electric vehicle, as shown in FIG.

  Instead of providing the authentication medium 7 on the plug 6a of the power cable 6, as shown in FIG. 3, the authentication medium 7 is provided on the card 10, and the card 10 is connected to the card as shown in FIG. In some cases, the card 10 is engaged with the plug 6a by inserting the terminal 6b of the plug 6a of the power cable 6 into the through hole 10a formed in the power cable 6.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the power feeding terminal device in the configuration shown in FIG. 1 has a socket 4 a disposed on the main body of the power feeding terminal device 4, and a terminal 6 b included in the plug 6 a of the power cable 6 is provided in the socket 4 a. Identification information for identifying the user of this system to be recorded in the recording means of the terminal insertion port 4b to be inserted and the authentication medium 7 provided in the plug 6a or the authentication medium 7 provided in the card 10 engaged with the plug 6a. A receiving unit 4c for receiving by electromagnetic induction is provided.

  Further, when the identification information is received by the receiving unit 4c, the power supply terminal device 4 automatically connects to the Internet line 2 and transmits the identification information to the information processing device 1 in the management center. The circuit from the power supply terminal device 4 (socket 4a) to which the plug 6a of the power cable 6 is connected and the electric energy power supply line 3 can be opened and closed by a signal from the processing device 1.

  Moreover, although not shown in the figure, the power supply terminal device 4 is installed in an outlet part provided with a socket 4a including the terminal insertion port 4b and the receiving part 4c, and in a place away from the outlet part, for example, in a building. In some cases, it may be composed of a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line 2 and the power supply line 3 respectively.

  In some cases, for example, a power supply terminal device is provided in a store or the like so that a power source of a personal computer or the like can be supplied. In this case, as shown in FIG. Identification for identifying the user of this system to record in the recording means of the terminal insertion port 9b for inserting the terminal included in the card and the authentication medium 7 provided in the plug or the authentication medium 7 provided in the card 10 attached to the plug Along with a socket 9a provided with a receiving portion 9c for receiving information by electromagnetic induction, a connection terminal port 9d for a connection terminal for an Internet line and a local area network (LAN) and a universal serial bus (USB) terminal is provided. It is suitable to do.

  The indoor power supply terminal device 9 is also not shown in the figure, but the socket 9a provided with the terminal insertion port 9b and the receiving unit 9c, the outlet unit provided with the connection terminal port 9d, and a place away from the outlet unit. In some cases, it may be constituted by a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line 2 and the feeder line 3 to be installed.

And it can connect to the outlet part provided with the socket 4a provided with the terminal insertion port 4b and the receiving part 4c described above, and the Internet line 2 and the feeder line 3 installed in a place away from the outlet part, for example, in a building, respectively. In the power supply terminal device 4 including the connection control unit, a terminal insertion port 9b for inserting a terminal included in a plug of a power cable in a personal computer or the like so that the connection control unit can be used as an indoor power supply terminal device 9, and a plug A receiving unit 9c for receiving identification information for identifying a user of the system, which is recorded on the recording means of the authentication medium 7 provided on the authentication medium 7 provided or the card 10 attached to the plug, by electromagnetic induction; Along with the provided socket 9a, the connection terminal port 9d for the connection terminal for the Internet line and LAN and the USB terminal There is also a case of providing.
In some cases, the terminal insertion port 9b for power supply, the receiving unit 9c, and the connection terminal 9d for LAN or the like may be in the form of an outlet box so that it can be easily replaced with an existing AC outlet or the outlet box.

  An electric energy supply system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and a flow until electric energy for charging a battery for driving a driving motor mounted on the electric vehicle 5 is supplied.

  First, when the terminal 6b included in the plug 6a of the power cable 6 connected to the power receiving connection terminal of the electric vehicle 5 is inserted into the terminal insertion port 4b included in the socket 4a of the power feeding terminal device 4 installed in the parking lot, for example ( Symbol S1) in the figure, the authentication medium 7 provided on the plug 6a of the power cable 6 or the authentication medium 7 provided on the card 10 engaged with the plug and the receiver provided on the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 Management in which communication is performed with the electromagnetic induction effect with 4c, and the identification information for identifying the user of the system recorded in the recording means of the authentication medium 7 is used to manage and operate the system on the Internet line 2. It is transmitted to the center (symbol S2 in the figure).

  Next, based on the identification information for identifying the user of this system sent over the Internet line 2 by the information processing apparatus 1 installed in the management center, the user possessed by the information processing apparatus 1 A person who wants to supply electric energy as a user (a driver of the electric vehicle 5) is determined from the database, and the feeding terminal device 4 that has read identification information for identifying the user of the system is the same information. The usage information (see FIG. 7) of the power supply terminal device 4 that is confirmed from the power supply terminal database of the processing device 1 and used by the same user is passed through the communication carrier contracted by the confirmed user of this system. Then, it is transmitted by e-mail to the cellular phone 8 of the user registered in this system (symbol S3 in the figure).

  Next, the user confirms usage information of the power supply terminal device 4 described in the mail received from the display content displayed on the display 8a of the mobile phone 8 (see FIG. 7), and wishes to receive electric energy under the same conditions. In order to do so, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) address for setting the power reception request described in the received mail is accessed, and predetermined according to the menu in the URL address displayed on the display 8a of the mobile phone 8. Is set (see FIG. 8), and the power reception request is transmitted to the management center (information processing apparatus 1) that is the transmission source of the usage information (symbol S4 in the figure).

  As a result, a signal permitting electric power supply from the management center that manages and operates this system is transmitted to the designated power supply terminal device 4 via the Internet line 2 (symbol S5 in the figure).

  Next, the power supply terminal device 4 that has received the signal opens the circuit between the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 and the power supply line 3 of the electric energy, and electric energy is applied to the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 ( The symbol S6) in the figure, the plug 6a of the power cable 6 connected to the power receiving connection terminal of the electric vehicle 5 connected to the socket 4a and the electric vehicle 5 (power receiving connection terminal) via the power cable 6 Electric power is supplied (symbol S7 in the figure).

  In the second form of the electric energy supply system, a power receiving terminal device that can connect a power receiving body that receives electric energy and is connected to a power supply line and an Internet line of the electric energy, and information on the power supply terminal device A power supply terminal database for storing, a prepaid information medium having a prepaid function for purchasing in advance for a predetermined amount of use, and a prepaid information database for storing information on the amount of electric energy available for the prepaid information medium. Yes.

  The form of service in the second form is not a form of service provided to a user registered in advance in the system as in the first form, but a prepaid type that pays in advance for a predetermined usage amount. It is a service form.

  The electric energy supply system according to the second embodiment is configured as shown in FIG.

  The prepaid information medium in the configuration shown in FIG. 9 uses a card 10 provided with a prepaid medium 11, and a terminal 6 b provided in a plug 6 a of a power cable 6 in a through hole 10 a formed in the card 10. By inserting (see FIG. 10), the card 10 can be engaged with the plug 6a (see FIG. 11).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the card 10 can display a company name or the like on the card 10 and distribute it as a novelty item to a customer or the like, or can be used as a gift card for a company or an individual. .

  The power supply terminal device in the configuration shown in FIG. 9 has the same specifications as the first embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 5, a socket 4a is arranged on the main body of the power supply terminal device 4, and the socket 4a has The amount information recorded on the recording means of the prepaid medium 11 provided in the terminal insertion port 4b for inserting the terminal 6b of the plug 6a of the power cable 6 and the card 10 that can be engaged with the plug 6a is obtained by electromagnetic induction. A receiving unit 4c for receiving is provided.

  In addition, when the identification information is received by the receiving unit 4c, the power supply terminal device 4 automatically connects to the Internet line 2 and transmits the same amount information to the information processing device 1 in the management center. The circuit from the power supply terminal device 4 (socket 4a) to which the plug 6a of the power cable 6 is connected and the electric energy power supply line 3 can be opened and closed by a signal from the processing device 1.

  Moreover, although not shown in the figure, the power supply terminal device 4 is installed in an outlet part provided with a socket 4a including the terminal insertion port 4b and the receiving part 4c, and in a place away from the outlet part, for example, in a building. In some cases, it may be composed of a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line 2 and the power supply line 3 respectively.

  In some cases, for example, a power supply terminal device is provided in a store or the like so that a power source of a personal computer or the like can be supplied. In this case, as shown in FIG. And a receiving portion 9c for receiving the amount information recorded on the recording means of the prepaid medium 11 provided on the card 10 that can be engaged with the plug 6a by electromagnetic induction. In addition to the socket 9a, it is suitable to provide and connect the connection terminal port 9d for the connection terminal for the Internet line and LAN and the USB terminal.

  The indoor power supply terminal device 9 is also not shown in the figure, but the socket 9a provided with the terminal insertion port 9b and the receiving unit 9c, the outlet unit provided with the connection terminal port 9d, and a place away from the outlet unit. In some cases, it may be constituted by a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line 2 and the feeder line 3 to be installed.

  And it can connect to the outlet part provided with the socket 4a provided with the terminal insertion port 4b and the receiving part 4c described above, and the Internet line 2 and the feeder line 3 installed in a place away from the outlet part, for example, in a building, respectively. In the power supply terminal device 4 including the connection control unit, a terminal insertion port 9b for inserting a terminal included in a plug of a power cable in a personal computer or the like so that the connection control unit can be used as an indoor power supply terminal device 9, and a plug In addition to a socket 9a provided with a receiving portion 9c for receiving the amount information recorded on the recording means of the prepaid medium 11 provided on the card 10 that can be attached by electromagnetic induction, a connection terminal for the Internet line and LAN, USB In some cases, a connection terminal port 9d of the terminal is provided.

  The prepaid information database and the power supply terminal database in the configuration shown in FIG. 9 are provided in the information processing apparatus 1 installed in a management center that manages and operates the electric energy supply system.

  The electric energy supply system according to the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the electric vehicle 5 parked in the parking lot is charged with the electric energy for charging the battery that drives the driving motor mounted on the electric vehicle 5. The flow until it is supplied will be described.

  First, the terminal 6b of the plug 6a of the power cable 6 connected to the power receiving connection terminal of the electric vehicle 5 is inserted into the through hole 10a formed in the card 10, and the card 10 is engaged with the plug 6a (see FIG. 11), when the plug 6a is inserted into the terminal insertion port 4b of the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 installed in the parking lot in this state (symbol S1 in the figure), the card is attached to the plug. 10 is communicated by electromagnetic induction between the prepaid medium 11 provided in 10 and the receiving unit 4c provided in the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4, and the amount information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid medium 11 is The data is transmitted to the management center that manages and operates the system via the Internet line 2 (symbol S2 in the figure).

  Next, the amount of electrical energy that can be supplied based on the amount information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid medium 11 of the card 10 sent by the Internet line 2 by the information processing apparatus 1 installed in the same management center. At the same time, the power supply terminal device 4 that has read the same amount information is determined from the power supply terminal database of the information processing device 1, so that the prepaid medium 11 of the card 10 is received from the management center that manages and operates this system. A signal for permitting power supply of electric energy that limits the amount information recorded in the recording means is transmitted to the specified power supply terminal device 4 via the Internet line 2 (symbol S5 in the figure).

  Next, the power supply terminal device 4 that has received the signal opens the circuit between the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 and the power supply line 3 of the electric energy, and electric energy is applied to the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 ( The symbol S6) in the figure, the plug 6a of the power cable 6 connected to the power receiving connection terminal of the electric vehicle 5 connected to the socket 4a and the electric vehicle 5 (power receiving connection terminal) via the power cable 6 Electric power is supplied (symbol S7 in the figure).

  Further, when the card 10 in the first embodiment is inserted into the through hole 10a formed in the card 10 and the terminal 6b included in the plug 6a of the power cable 6 is inserted, the card 10 is engaged with the plug 6a. 10 is provided in the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 and a predetermined medium (authentication medium 7, prepaid medium 11) provided on the card 10 regardless of which side of the front and back surfaces is engaged. There is a case where communication by electromagnetic induction is performed with the receiving unit 4c.

  If the information on the predetermined medium (authentication medium 7, prepaid medium 11) in the first and second forms is correct, it is necessary to exchange confirmation information between the management center and the user. It is preferable that the information can be used immediately, but if the information on the medium is incorrect, the user is notified that the system cannot be used. May be notified by e-mail or the like.

  Further, when notifying that the supply of electrical energy in the first mode has ended, the end may be notified by turning off the lamp indicating that the power supply terminal device 4 is in use.

  Further, in the second form, there is a case where the end of use is indicated by turning off the lamp indicating that the power supply terminal device 4 is in use. In the second form, the prepaid medium 11 of the card 10 is used. This is performed when the amount information recorded in the recording means becomes “0 yen”.

  In the second embodiment, the power supply terminal device 4 may be provided with a power supply timer that can set the power supply time.

  In some cases, the power supply terminal device 4 in the first form and the second form may be provided with a power consumption indicator that displays the amount of power used.

  In the first and second embodiments, power supply from the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4 is automatically performed by removing the plug 6a of the power cable 6 connected to the socket 4a of the power supply terminal device 4. In this case, a predetermined database (user database, prepaid information database, power supply terminal) in the information processing apparatus 1 installed in the management center that manages and operates the electric energy supply system may be used. Database) is updated.

  Further, when a failure occurs in the electrical energy supply system in the first and second embodiments, the supply of electrical energy is stopped, and the supplied amount of supplied electrical energy is predetermined until the failure occurs. Is stored in the recording means, and when the supply system is restored, it is installed at the management center that manages and operates this electric energy supply system based on the stored information (electric energy supply amount, etc.) In some cases, a predetermined database (user database, prepaid information database, power supply terminal database) in the information processing apparatus 1 is updated.

  In addition, the first configuration which is a service configuration provided to a user registered in advance in the system, while combining the common configurations in the first configuration and the second configuration into one and leaving different configurations, respectively, There may be a case where the electric energy supply system can use both of the second form, which is a prepaid service form in which a predetermined amount of use is paid in advance.

  In addition, when using a power supply terminal device equipped with a LAN or USB connection terminal for powering a portable information device such as a personal computer, the charge includes a charge for using the LAN line in addition to the charge for the power to be supplied. It can also be a system.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing apparatus 2 Internet line 3 Feed line 4 Feed terminal apparatus 4a Socket 4b Terminal insertion port 4c Receiving part 5 Electric vehicle 6 Power cable 6a Plug 6a 'Plug 6b terminal 7 Authentication medium 8 Mobile phone 8a Display 9 Indoor feed terminal Device 9a Socket 9b Terminal insertion port 9c Receiver 9d Connection terminal port 10 Card 10a Through hole 11 Prepaid medium

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  A user database for storing information on users of electric energy, a communication means capable of communicating with users registered in the user database, an authentication medium for identifying users, and a power receiver for receiving electric energy. A user who is connectable and has a power supply terminal device connected to a power supply line for electric energy and an Internet line, and a power supply terminal database for storing information of each power supply terminal device, and is registered in the user database However, when the proof information recorded on the authentication medium is input from the predetermined input means connected to the power supply terminal device, the user is confirmed and the proof information is input from the user database based on the proof information. Is determined from the power supply terminal database, and then the usage information of the power supply terminal device is If the user wishes to receive electrical energy based on the usage information received by the user and transmitted to the communication means, the electrical power can be received from the power supply terminal device by transmitting the power reception request to the transmission source of the usage information. A system for supplying electrical energy.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein the communication means is a mobile phone of a user registered in a user database.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein the certification information is configured to be able to communicate by electromagnetic induction between the authentication medium and the power supply terminal device.   The authentication medium is provided in a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of the power feeding terminal device so that the receiving medium provided in the socket of the power feeding terminal device is connected. 4. The electric energy supply system according to claim 3, wherein the certification information recorded in the recording means of the authentication medium is communicated.   The authentication medium is formed on a card body, and the card body is engaged with a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of a power feeding terminal device. 4. The electrical energy of claim 3, wherein the authentication information recorded in the recording means of the authentication medium formed on the card body is communicated with the receiving means provided in the socket of the terminal device. Supply system.   The card body is provided with a through hole through which the pin terminal can pass at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug, and the card body is for receiving power by inserting the pin terminal of the power receiving plug into the through hole. The electric energy supply system according to claim 5, wherein the electric energy supply system is configured to be able to be engaged with the plug.   2. The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein when a user is determined from the user database, at least whether or not the user has an ability to pay an electric energy fee can be confirmed.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein when the usage information is transmitted to the user, the user can be transmitted to the communication means of the user through a communication carrier with which the user is contracted. .   The electric energy supply system according to claim 8, wherein the usage information is transmitted to a user's mobile phone by a predetermined mail.   The supply of electric energy according to claim 1, wherein when transmitting usage information of the power supply terminal device to the user, at least an additional rate with respect to a price of a region where the power supply terminal device is installed can be displayed. system.   When transmitting a power reception request that the user desires to receive electric energy, a URL address for setting the power reception request is displayed in the usage information of the power supply terminal device transmitted to the user, and the URL address The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein the electric energy supply system can be transmitted after a predetermined setting is performed according to the menu.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 11, wherein the menu includes an item for setting an electric energy purchase amount.   A power receiving terminal device that can be connected to a power receiving body that receives electric energy and is connected to each of the electric energy power supply line and the Internet line, a power supply terminal database that stores information on the power supply terminal device, and a predetermined usage amount A prepaid information medium having a prepaid function for purchasing in advance and a prepaid information database for storing information on the amount of electric energy that can be used for the prepaid information medium. Supplying electrical energy that can receive electrical energy from the power supply terminal device based on the electrical energy amount information when the usable electrical energy amount information recorded on the same medium is input from a predetermined input means to be connected system.   14. The electric energy supply system according to claim 13, wherein the electric energy amount information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid information medium can be communicated by electromagnetic induction.   The prepaid information medium is formed on a card body, and the card body is engaged with a power receiving plug of a power receiving body that receives electric energy, and the power receiving plug is connected to a socket of a power supply terminal device. 15. The configuration according to claim 14, wherein communication of usable electric energy information recorded in the recording means of the prepaid information medium formed on the card body is performed with the receiving means provided in the socket of the terminal device. The electrical energy supply system described.   The card body is provided with a through hole through which the pin terminal can pass at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug, and the card body is for receiving power by inserting the pin terminal of the power receiving plug into the through hole. The electric energy supply system according to claim 15, wherein the electric energy supply system is configured to be engageable with a plug.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, wherein the power supply terminal device is configured such that an option corresponding to an installation location can be added as necessary.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, wherein the power supply terminal device is provided with connection terminals for at least the Internet line and the LAN as required.   The power feeding terminal device includes a connection unit to which a power receiver for receiving electrical energy is connected, an outlet unit having predetermined input means for inputting information recorded in a predetermined recording medium, an Internet line, and electrical energy supply. 14. The electrical energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, comprising a connection control unit that can be connected to each electric wire, wherein the outlet unit and the connection control unit are connected by a predetermined line.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1, wherein the electric energy supply line connected to the power supply terminal device is a commercial electric power supply line.   21. The electrical energy supply system according to claim 20, wherein a receiver of the commercial power is configured to be able to supply a part of the received power to a power supply terminal device.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, wherein a third party installing the power supply terminal device is configured to set a selling price of electric energy supplied from the power supply terminal device.   14. The electric energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, wherein the electric energy supply system is configured as a charging power source for charging a secondary battery mounted on an electric vehicle.   The electric energy supply system according to claim 1 or 13, wherein the electric energy supply system is configured as a driving power source for a portable personal computer.   At least a connection part to which a power receiving body for receiving electric energy is connected and a predetermined input means are provided, and when information to be recorded on a predetermined recording medium is input from the input means, it is automatically connected to the Internet line. The information is transmitted to the information processing apparatus, and the circuit between the connection portion to which the power receiver is connected and the electric energy feeding line can be opened and closed by a signal from the information processing apparatus. Power supply terminal device.   26. The power feeding terminal device according to claim 25, wherein the power feeding terminal device is provided with connection terminals for at least an Internet line and a LAN as required.   27. The power supply terminal device according to claim 26, wherein the connection terminal for LAN is configured such that a circuit thereof is opened and closed in accordance with opening and closing of a circuit between the connection portion and the power supply line.   The power supply terminal device includes an outlet unit including the connection unit and an input unit, and a connection control unit that can be connected to the Internet line and an electric energy supply line, respectively, and the outlet unit and the connection control unit are configured with a predetermined line. The power feeding terminal device according to claim 25, which is connected.   The input means is provided in a socket for connecting a power receiving plug of the power receiver, and the same recording is performed with a recording medium provided in the power receiving plug by connecting the power receiving plug of the power receiver to the socket. 26. The power feeding terminal device according to claim 25, configured to perform communication of information to be recorded in a medium recording unit.   30. The power supply terminal device according to claim 29, wherein the communication is configured to be able to communicate by electromagnetic induction.   For receiving power by providing a through hole through which the pin terminal can pass at a position corresponding to the pin terminal position of the power receiving plug of the power receiving body that receives electric energy, and inserting the pin terminal of the power receiving plug into the through hole. A card that can be attached to a plug.   32. The card according to claim 31, wherein identification information for each card is recorded on the card.

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